Therapists in Saint Paul, MN

Are you looking for healing so that you can connect to your current life in a present and intentional way? Maybe you have some past attachment wounds that need tending to. Or, maybe you are in the perinatal phases of fertility challenges, pregnancy, or postpartum and could use support as you work to navigate it all. I am here to help you hold space for healing and connect to the growth that feels authentic to you. Together, we can explore your story, help you connect to healing, and build a confident sense of self so that you can feel present in your life!

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist/Bilingual Psychotherapist focused on providing a range of services for the community including Individual and Family Therapy for Adolescents and Adults. I am not only bilingual (Spanish Language) but fully bicultural as well. I have an experience of more of 15 years. My areas of clinical specialty are mood disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, trauma, complex trauma, PTSD, abuse and neglect issues, attachment trauma, acculturation issues, women's issues, post-partum depression, infertility grief & loss, multicultural family adjustments and parenting.

You may have lost a job, a beloved pet, or are caring for an aging loved one. Perhaps a significant relationship in your life has taken a turn and you feel alone or confused with what your "new normal" looks like. Maybe you are a recent college graduate and struggle to find meaning in your everyday adult life. Whatever your problem may be, I can help navigate the turbulent waters in life and help you reach both your short- and long-term goals.

I am a trauma-informed, relational therapist. I enjoy helping my clients improve their relationships with themselves and others. I approach therapy from a gentle, yet direct, place to help clients find hope in the midst of suffering. My practice is informed by a belief that all humans are worthy of compassion and acceptance, and I invite my clients to show up exactly as who they are. I am committed to being anti-racist, body positive, sex positive, and affirming of the LGBTQIA+ population.

My office is a warm and comforting place for you to tell your story, deal with life's stressors, treat depression and anxiety, work on healthy relationships, or heal old wounds. I provide a more holistic perspective in my appraoch to therapy, looking at the total needs you might have to best help you to heal and grow. It is very important to me that you feel heard and well cared for in your therapy process. We will work together to help you to make changes and to feel stronger.

Your reasoning for seeking therapy is specific and unique. My name is Susan and I help my Clients to create a safe place to explore, grow, and better understand their feelings and motivations. Together, we will find new ways to listen deeply and understand the roots of the patterns keeping you stuck, frustrated, or lost. I believe that therapy is a learned skill that we will refine together to come up with a course of therapy that suits your personal values, preferences, and needs.

I use an integrative, individualized approach with clients because I believe therapy is a journey based on trust, and should be a space that honors clients knowledge and personal needs. Therapy is more than just a place to vent, and I strive to help people create forward movement. My style is warm, candid, and when appropriate, fairly humorous. My own journey as a daughter, partner, and mother to a 15 and 10 year old informs my work deeply. I work hard to create a space where clients feel free of judgment, while still gently challenging people to do things that may be uncomfortable.

Are you feeling anxious about your relationships, work, or how to maintain self care in a fast, stressful world ? Are you experiencing grief from losses or trauma? Do you take care of others more than yourself? Would you like someone safe to process your thoughts and feelings with? I'm an experienced mental health practitioner who offers compassionate services to clients across the life span.

Has life brought an overwhelming amount of changes and challenges? Are you seeking help to make peace with the past & find a path through your difficulties? Do you need to explore new ways of approaching life instead of the old patterns? Healing is possible, and as a compassionate and trained listener I will partner with you on your own unique journey toward growth & peace as you face your struggles. A warm & trusting therapy relationship helps you take the risk of exploring, understanding and accepting yourself so that you can open up to new tools for moving forward.

You're not crazy! Relationships are hard and they require hard work. They can also be extremely rewarding and worth all the work. Therapy is quite similar. Do you need help to bring the spark back into your marriage? Heal your relationship after an affair? Work through painful or traumatic memories? Help coping with life cycle transitions? Develop better communication? As your therapist I will support you in achieving these goals by encouraging and respectfully challenging you in order to create the change you are seeking through therapy.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, questioning life, or hoping for clarity, I am here to help. Taking the first step towards change is not an easy one, but a courageous one. I believe that most people are capable of change given the opportunity and motivation to do so. I pride myself on meeting my clients where they are at on their journey and working as a team to help clients grow, heal and transform. I offer a safe environment where my clients are free from moral judgment and other biases that may hinder personal development.

Do you find yourself wishing your life was different in some way, but you're unsure of how to get there? Are you struggling to manage feelings of anxiety, sadness, or to cope with the stressors of everyday life? Perhaps you need someone to hear you, walk beside you, help shed light on a new perspective, motivate you, help you manage difficult emotions, or to help you make positive behavioral changes. I would be honored to be that person for you and am confident I could help you get to where you want to be.

Send me an email to schedule a free virtual consultation. I work with people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, family issues, parenting and behavioral problems, work stress, trauma and abuse issues, autism spectrum disorders, family therapy, adoption issues, infertility, and self esteem issues.

Are you feeling stressed or anxious? Do you feel like you've tried everything but nothing has helped? Are these issues impacting your relationships or your job? There is hope!

Ever feel stuck in life due to unforeseen circumstances and are unsure about how to move forward? I imagine that you are struggling with developing healthy lifestyle habits, or positive coping strategies and may be experiencing persistent depression or anxiety. Perhaps your depression and anxiety stem from a major life change, traumatic experiences, conflict in relationships, financial hardships, chronic or terminal illness, or the loss of a loved one. If any of those things are true for you, then I can help you become unstuck and live your most fulfilling life. You deserve to move forward and begin your healing journey.

Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, grief, relationships, or a loss of a sense of self that affects your day-to-day life? Does it feel like most of the time you are just going through the motions of life? Just trying to get through the day, answering emails, texts, or calls because you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, frustrated, lost, or sad? Do you question, wonder, or hope that things could be better? Together we work through and move past challenges/losses, make sense of emotions, and learn coping skills to help manage, improve, and overcome difficult relationships.

Finding a therapist can be overwhelming. I greatly respect your courage in seeking support and reaching out. I strive to create a safe space for your most authentic self and am dedicated to meeting you with empathy, genuine curiosity, and a balance of challenge and support. I welcome a wide variety of clients, both individuals and couples, to navigate anxiety, depression, identity exploration, life transitions, and an examination of the many relationships in our lives. I see therapy as a collaborative space where all of your identities can feel seen and heard.

It's been a hell of a couple years, hasn't it? If you're finding yourself struggling in your personal relationships or feeling down, unmotivated, anxious, fearful ON TOP of the the stress and anxiety that these last couple of years has brought, I have good news for you. 1. You are not alone. 2. I can help. You absolutely can experience more happiness and fulfillment in your life. And you deserve to as well.

Jill Gray has a doctorate in psychology and has been a licensed psychologist for more than two decades. Originally from the Twin Cities, Jill attended Cornell College where she obtained her undergraduate degree, and she received her graduate degree from Argosy University in Eagan, Minnesota. “I enjoy helping people reclaim their lives from trauma and addiction; overcome depression or anxiety and increase their ability to feel peaceful with their lives. I work to help people get to a place in their lives where they feel they are capable of living the life they want to live and handling the stress of daily life effectively.”