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Huda Badri
MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Hi! My name is Huda and I am based in Minneapolis, MN. I offer both Telehealth and in-person services. I am passionate about working with teenagers and adults who are navigating growth and change in their lives. My goal is to provide a respectful, genuine, safe, and accepting space in order to establish a strong therapeutic relationship. I believe the client is the expert in their life’s story. I am honored and excited  to partner together in order to create a space to slow down, explore, challenge, and move to a space of balance.
Hi! My name is Huda and I am based in Minneapolis, MN. I offer both Telehealth and in-person services. I am passionate about working with teenagers and adults who are navigating growth and change in their lives. My goal is to provide a respectful, genuine, safe, and accepting space in order to establish a strong therapeutic relationship. I believe the client is the expert in their life’s story. I am honored and excited  to partner together in order to create a space to slow down, explore, challenge, and move to a space of balance.
(612) 682-0901 View (612) 682-0901
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Alyssa Belling
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Welcome! If you’re feeling nervous as you’re thinking about starting this therapy journey, please know that this is a typical and expected experience. I am excited to meet you and work at a pace comfortable for you.
Welcome! If you’re feeling nervous as you’re thinking about starting this therapy journey, please know that this is a typical and expected experience. I am excited to meet you and work at a pace comfortable for you.
(763) 220-6366 View (763) 220-6366
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Catherine Russell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Some of my work is with adolescent and adult women,teaching them the skills to manage underlying anxiety and trauma which often predate their substance use, adding to the effectiveness of the medication.
I work with families who have experienced a variety of traumas in my work at Children's Hospital in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Much of the that job involves counseling parents who have lost an infant or child, or who have a child with chronic health problems, or whose child has a life threatening condition. In addition, couples who try to have another child after a loss have specific needs. When interventions are available to address the trauma of child illness or death right away, we can sometimes reduce the severity of the struggles with their trauma.
Some of my work is with adolescent and adult women,teaching them the skills to manage underlying anxiety and trauma which often predate their substance use, adding to the effectiveness of the medication.
I work with families who have experienced a variety of traumas in my work at Children's Hospital in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Much of the that job involves counseling parents who have lost an infant or child, or who have a child with chronic health problems, or whose child has a life threatening condition. In addition, couples who try to have another child after a loss have specific needs. When interventions are available to address the trauma of child illness or death right away, we can sometimes reduce the severity of the struggles with their trauma.
(612) 260-4569 View (612) 260-4569
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Shauna Huberty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55403  (Online Only)
I support adults experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, chronic stress, and relationship challenges. You don't have to face these challenges alone. Our sessions are a collaboration in a safe, non-judgmental space. Your needs shape the clinical approach we will take in treatment. Together, we'll build coping skills, discover your strengths, and foster lasting transformation.
I support adults experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, chronic stress, and relationship challenges. You don't have to face these challenges alone. Our sessions are a collaboration in a safe, non-judgmental space. Your needs shape the clinical approach we will take in treatment. Together, we'll build coping skills, discover your strengths, and foster lasting transformation.
(563) 281-5310 View (563) 281-5310
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Libby Dunnigan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55403
We all have unique experiences that shape our perspectives. I believe that through self-awareness and vulnerability, we can all grow to become more resilient and confident individuals. As a licensed clinical therapist, I will guide you through the therapeutic process and empower you with the skills to feel more in control in your life. I’ll help you build a toolbox of coping strategies to find what works best for you. I have a client-centered, collaborative style that draws techniques from a variety of therapy modalities including (but not limited to): CBT, Psychodynamic, DBT, Solution-focused, Strength-based, and Play Therapy.
We all have unique experiences that shape our perspectives. I believe that through self-awareness and vulnerability, we can all grow to become more resilient and confident individuals. As a licensed clinical therapist, I will guide you through the therapeutic process and empower you with the skills to feel more in control in your life. I’ll help you build a toolbox of coping strategies to find what works best for you. I have a client-centered, collaborative style that draws techniques from a variety of therapy modalities including (but not limited to): CBT, Psychodynamic, DBT, Solution-focused, Strength-based, and Play Therapy.
(720) 782-2241 View (720) 782-2241
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Nicole Campbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Nicole is an empathetic, direct, and nonjudgmental therapist who utilizes compassion and humor in their work with youth. As a Japanese American and member of the LGBTQ+ community, Nicole is passionate about providing a social justice lens and safe space to discuss systemic oppression, implicit biases, the current political environment, and the impact of these environmental stressors on the therapeutic relationship and our collective mental health.
Nicole is an empathetic, direct, and nonjudgmental therapist who utilizes compassion and humor in their work with youth. As a Japanese American and member of the LGBTQ+ community, Nicole is passionate about providing a social justice lens and safe space to discuss systemic oppression, implicit biases, the current political environment, and the impact of these environmental stressors on the therapeutic relationship and our collective mental health.
(952) 831-2000 View (952) 831-2000
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Pamela Gilliam Martin
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55403
I am committed to your health and well-being through the delivery of evidence based therapeutic approaches. As a Mental Health Practitioner, I work with adults addressing a variety of concerns including addictions, eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, stress management, depression, self-esteem, career, life transitions, grief/loss and relationship issues.
I am committed to your health and well-being through the delivery of evidence based therapeutic approaches. As a Mental Health Practitioner, I work with adults addressing a variety of concerns including addictions, eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, stress management, depression, self-esteem, career, life transitions, grief/loss and relationship issues.
(651) 644-4100 x140 View (651) 644-4100 x140
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Negin Moallem
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55403  (Online Only)
I have over 8 years of experience helping women, young adults and teenagers from many races and ethnicities, work through their struggles ranging from eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues to family conflict.
Seeking therapy, whether it's your first time or returning, is a courageous step .The therapeutic relationship is one of the strongest tools we can develop for healing. I strive to create a non-judgmental, person-centered and compassionate space for all my clients. I believe everyone is an expert in their lives and I provide a space to help you better understand your emotions, relational patterns, life changes, and past and/or present trauma. I utilize evidenced based theories, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance Commitment therapy, EFFT and Cognitive Processing Therapy.
I have over 8 years of experience helping women, young adults and teenagers from many races and ethnicities, work through their struggles ranging from eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues to family conflict.
Seeking therapy, whether it's your first time or returning, is a courageous step .The therapeutic relationship is one of the strongest tools we can develop for healing. I strive to create a non-judgmental, person-centered and compassionate space for all my clients. I believe everyone is an expert in their lives and I provide a space to help you better understand your emotions, relational patterns, life changes, and past and/or present trauma. I utilize evidenced based theories, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance Commitment therapy, EFFT and Cognitive Processing Therapy.
(612) 662-1793 View (612) 662-1793
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Stacy Christensen
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55403
I specialize in recovering from interpersonal trauma, body image concerns and disordered eating, OCD, chronic pain, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, health-related and illness anxiety, specific phobias, and panic. I utilize an integrative approach that empowers clients to internalize the therapeutic process and develop sustainable change. I incorporate Dynamic and Relational approaches, ACT, IFS, mindfulness-based interventions, and trauma focused therapies. I’m knowledgeable in interpersonal neurobiology and take a science-based approach to understanding the development of mental illness and the achievement of mental wellness.
I specialize in recovering from interpersonal trauma, body image concerns and disordered eating, OCD, chronic pain, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, health-related and illness anxiety, specific phobias, and panic. I utilize an integrative approach that empowers clients to internalize the therapeutic process and develop sustainable change. I incorporate Dynamic and Relational approaches, ACT, IFS, mindfulness-based interventions, and trauma focused therapies. I’m knowledgeable in interpersonal neurobiology and take a science-based approach to understanding the development of mental illness and the achievement of mental wellness.
(763) 296-2813 View (763) 296-2813
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Annette Schulz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Life hands us many experiences, why walk through it alone. Glad you are taking a step to take care of you! Whether you are struggling with things beyond your control or difficult thoughts and feelings, therapy gets to be a space where you are supported. With almost 20 years in the field, I am here to support you. You may desire to address current stressors, focus on self growth or heal from the past. You may be focused on building a better future, relationships or intimacy. I believe we all deserve to experience life satisfaction and have the power within us to get there.
Life hands us many experiences, why walk through it alone. Glad you are taking a step to take care of you! Whether you are struggling with things beyond your control or difficult thoughts and feelings, therapy gets to be a space where you are supported. With almost 20 years in the field, I am here to support you. You may desire to address current stressors, focus on self growth or heal from the past. You may be focused on building a better future, relationships or intimacy. I believe we all deserve to experience life satisfaction and have the power within us to get there.
(612) 294-7846 View (612) 294-7846
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Svetlana Petrovich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55403
It is no easy task to lift the shadow of depression, to rebuild your life after a traumatic experience, or to make healthy decisions when chronically stressed, emotionally dysregulated, or when experiencing a relationship/identity crisis. My compassionate, engaging approach and incisive reflection creates a nourishing space for individuals to endeavor on their healing journeys.
It is no easy task to lift the shadow of depression, to rebuild your life after a traumatic experience, or to make healthy decisions when chronically stressed, emotionally dysregulated, or when experiencing a relationship/identity crisis. My compassionate, engaging approach and incisive reflection creates a nourishing space for individuals to endeavor on their healing journeys.
(612) 712-5781 View (612) 712-5781
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Kelle A Kasner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Waitlist for new clients
I self identify as white, fat, cisgender female, badass single mama.
Have you made significant changes in your life but find yourself stuck in old patterns? Are you in recovery from drugs or alcohol or disordered eating, but still find yourself struggling in other ways? My Name is Kelle Kirk and I help folks in recovery STAY in recovery. Many of us have found out that cutting out the drinking or drugging or changing our relationship to food or our bodies didn't "fix" everything; in some ways, maybe we found things to be more intense or complicated in this new landscape. You have come so far and made such progress, let's work on the being human and truly do something different.
I self identify as white, fat, cisgender female, badass single mama.
Have you made significant changes in your life but find yourself stuck in old patterns? Are you in recovery from drugs or alcohol or disordered eating, but still find yourself struggling in other ways? My Name is Kelle Kirk and I help folks in recovery STAY in recovery. Many of us have found out that cutting out the drinking or drugging or changing our relationship to food or our bodies didn't "fix" everything; in some ways, maybe we found things to be more intense or complicated in this new landscape. You have come so far and made such progress, let's work on the being human and truly do something different.
(612) 778-3943 View (612) 778-3943
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Pamela L Dehkes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55403
I have a special interest but not limited to women's issues, PTSD and trauma, and healthy relationships.
I believe that the foundation of growth begins within the relationship between individual and therapist. The desire to feel seen, heard, and understood is universal and is an essential part of our overall well-being. I celebrate the courage of individuals who take steps into healing by engaging in the therapeutic process to manifest the life they desire. I am passionate about working together to ensure that you become an expert on yourself and believe in your own insight, strength, and self awareness. I believe that humor and laughter bring out our authentic selves and utilize this philosophy in my work.
I have a special interest but not limited to women's issues, PTSD and trauma, and healthy relationships.
I believe that the foundation of growth begins within the relationship between individual and therapist. The desire to feel seen, heard, and understood is universal and is an essential part of our overall well-being. I celebrate the courage of individuals who take steps into healing by engaging in the therapeutic process to manifest the life they desire. I am passionate about working together to ensure that you become an expert on yourself and believe in your own insight, strength, and self awareness. I believe that humor and laughter bring out our authentic selves and utilize this philosophy in my work.
(952) 260-6314 View (952) 260-6314
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Patricia White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Currently, I am offering online and in-office sessions. If the whole world's a stage (as Shakespeare wrote), you are the lead actor. I take a supporting role for you or your child to achieve optimal mental health. I welcome all ages and forms of diversity, including non-binary or trans-identified individuals. I work with children/adolescents, adults, couples and families of any configuration.
Currently, I am offering online and in-office sessions. If the whole world's a stage (as Shakespeare wrote), you are the lead actor. I take a supporting role for you or your child to achieve optimal mental health. I welcome all ages and forms of diversity, including non-binary or trans-identified individuals. I work with children/adolescents, adults, couples and families of any configuration.
(612) 400-8941 View (612) 400-8941
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Stephanie Dietz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55403
I have current openings for both in-person and telehealth appointments. Being willing to work on bettering yourself takes a lot of bravery and hard work. I am here to help you along this journey. To support, validate, and lift you up. To help you gain a better understanding of yourself. To teach healthy ways of coping with life’s hardships. To encourage you when things are tough, and hope seems lost. To challenge you to do, think, and feel different as you work towards having a life that feels worth living.
I have current openings for both in-person and telehealth appointments. Being willing to work on bettering yourself takes a lot of bravery and hard work. I am here to help you along this journey. To support, validate, and lift you up. To help you gain a better understanding of yourself. To teach healthy ways of coping with life’s hardships. To encourage you when things are tough, and hope seems lost. To challenge you to do, think, and feel different as you work towards having a life that feels worth living.
(612) 421-3917 View (612) 421-3917
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Cara Snyder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LIMHP, CMSW, LISW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55403  (Online Only)
Change. Anxiety. Feeling stuck. Confusion. Loss. Chronic illness. Depression. Sleep. Relationships. Stress. Life feels like a struggle. Together we will develop a plan that uses evidence-based methods to help you identify and achieve your goals. I value your unique story and am dedicated to helping you stay motivated as you take steps toward improved mental wellness.
Change. Anxiety. Feeling stuck. Confusion. Loss. Chronic illness. Depression. Sleep. Relationships. Stress. Life feels like a struggle. Together we will develop a plan that uses evidence-based methods to help you identify and achieve your goals. I value your unique story and am dedicated to helping you stay motivated as you take steps toward improved mental wellness.
(531) 233-5007 View (531) 233-5007
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Kait Nolte
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LGSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55403
My approach to therapy is relational, attachment focused, systems based, and trauma informed as I believe how we experience the world is through an eclectic lens of our relational and developmental histories, genetic and biological make-up, experiences with others, and the communities in which we live. I believe that sometimes healing is best ignited through connection, support, and exploration. I practice primarily with adult individuals, families, and couples navigating the effects of stress, PTSD/trauma, identity exploration and self-esteem, life transitions, oppression, and dual-diagnosis.
My approach to therapy is relational, attachment focused, systems based, and trauma informed as I believe how we experience the world is through an eclectic lens of our relational and developmental histories, genetic and biological make-up, experiences with others, and the communities in which we live. I believe that sometimes healing is best ignited through connection, support, and exploration. I practice primarily with adult individuals, families, and couples navigating the effects of stress, PTSD/trauma, identity exploration and self-esteem, life transitions, oppression, and dual-diagnosis.
(651) 615-4657 View (651) 615-4657
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Dr. Stacey Solakian
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55403
My typical client is a strong woman. She can do all things and she takes care of everyone in her life. She rarely (if ever) asks for help, but is the first call when others need help. She is smart, hardworking, and exceptional. She is also exhausted, sad and lonely. She feels lost, broken and increasingly resentful of those she loves which makes her feel guilty. Sometimes she has thoughts of escaping her life. Sometimes those thoughts are dark which leads to feelings of fear and shame. If you share any of these feelings or experiences, you don’t have to suffer anymore. I can help.
My typical client is a strong woman. She can do all things and she takes care of everyone in her life. She rarely (if ever) asks for help, but is the first call when others need help. She is smart, hardworking, and exceptional. She is also exhausted, sad and lonely. She feels lost, broken and increasingly resentful of those she loves which makes her feel guilty. Sometimes she has thoughts of escaping her life. Sometimes those thoughts are dark which leads to feelings of fear and shame. If you share any of these feelings or experiences, you don’t have to suffer anymore. I can help.
(612) 662-0900 View (612) 662-0900
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Zoe Slaughter
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55403  (Online Only)
I firmly believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship. I aim to create a warm and judgment-free zone by utilizing a person-centered approach with a social justice lens, Health at Every Size principles, humor, and an array of mindfulness, self-care, and self-compassion tools. I believe the therapeutic relationship is a partnership that learns and grows together. I consider my therapeutic approach laidback, informal, compassionate and full of curiosity. As we work together I hope to help provide you with insight, gain life/coping skills, and encourage exploring what you need to live a fulfilled and authentic life.
I firmly believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship. I aim to create a warm and judgment-free zone by utilizing a person-centered approach with a social justice lens, Health at Every Size principles, humor, and an array of mindfulness, self-care, and self-compassion tools. I believe the therapeutic relationship is a partnership that learns and grows together. I consider my therapeutic approach laidback, informal, compassionate and full of curiosity. As we work together I hope to help provide you with insight, gain life/coping skills, and encourage exploring what you need to live a fulfilled and authentic life.
(612) 421-8847 View (612) 421-8847
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Healing Movement Psychedelic Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55403
I am a Latinx bilingual licensed psychologist dedicated to supporting people from diverse cultural and economic background as they cultivate their own resilience building practices. I use my experience working with patients to determine how to best facilitate the development of a healthy mind/body. The human psyche is beautifully complicated. It can create for us moments of exhilarating joy and excruciating pain. The key to maximize joy and minimize pain is very different for each individual. It is important to have a wide range of resilience building practices to draw from in order to create individualized self-care plans.
I am a Latinx bilingual licensed psychologist dedicated to supporting people from diverse cultural and economic background as they cultivate their own resilience building practices. I use my experience working with patients to determine how to best facilitate the development of a healthy mind/body. The human psyche is beautifully complicated. It can create for us moments of exhilarating joy and excruciating pain. The key to maximize joy and minimize pain is very different for each individual. It is important to have a wide range of resilience building practices to draw from in order to create individualized self-care plans.
(651) 564-9006 View (651) 564-9006
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Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.