Do you feel weighed down by trauma, grief, or loss? Do you experience sadness, or intrusive memories of previous experiences? If so, my specialty is working with people like you. I have extensive experience with all types of trauma survivors, including survivors of sexual and physical abuse. I am grounded in a solid Christian faith and am comfortable exploring aspects of spirituality. I have strengths in the areas of empathy, positivity, winning others over, and strategy.

Throughout my career, it has been my pleasure to walk along side individuals as they connect to where their journey of self exploration is beginning, or starting again. To support clients as they become more secure and confident in themselves while learning their own personal patterns. And how life experiences can impact the here and now. I am honored to work with so many individuals, from women’s health, perinatal mood disorders, pregnancy and postpartum as well as couples, young people, and families.

Struggling with life-satisfaction or relationships that leave you stressed, angry, anxious, or depressed? I intimately understand the mental and emotional gymnastics of self-guided solutions which may be an emotional rollercoaster. Are parenting responsibilities or dealing with someone's ADHD characteristics a confusing process? I have successfully worked with children with ADD/ADHD utilizing a patented neurofeedback technology which works to increase focus, reduce distracting behaviors, and susceptibility to audio and visual distractions.

Struggle is not sign of failure. It is a sign you are human. If you are struggling, you are not alone. There is hope. Over the past 18 years, I have worked with hundreds of individuals, couples and families in a variety of settings and circumstances. My clients have experienced relief from depression, anxiety and trauma. Couples have improved their communication and connection. Families have developed peaceful, effective solutions to emotional and behavior problems.

Hello, my name is Mary Bauer. I am Licensed Mental Health Professional who has been in the business for 15 years. I specialize in depression, stress/anxiety, anger, alcohol and/or drug problems, individual, family, child/teen problems, and/or couple problems, or just feeling lonely. I have immediate openings. Right now I am doing face to face counseling and teletherapy. I have immediate openings. I would love to help you and/ or your family!!!!

** Currently on Maternity Leave and accepting clients to begin middle of December 2020.** I specialize in helping children increase their emotional and behavioral regulation. Through a collaborative approach, I provide individual therapy with the child, while also involving parents in the process to provide parents with the tools to support their child. My collaborative, relational, playful, light-hearted style allows me to develop a warm, compassionate therapeutic relationship with every client, which creates a safe environment for children, teens, and adults to learn the skills to manage daily life experiences.

We are all influenced by our relationships, past and present. Sometimes those relationships bring up issues for us that we need to work through. I am an open and supportive therapist. I will encourage and support you in figuring out what works for you and your relationships. I look forward to working with you. Feel free to call or visit my website.

Life has difficult challenges that we all face. Whether you are currently experiencing relational difficulties, a painful life transition, parenting issues, grief and loss, or just feel stuck, I would like to help you move towards the life you envision for yourself. Let's work together and examine what is holding you back from living your life to the fullest and work towards making the changes necessary to live your life authentically and fully.

I am a Master's Level Clinician with more than 20 years experience in Mental Health. I enjoy working with a variety of clients. I particularly enjoy providing services for: Children & Adolescents, Parenting Issues, Couples/Martial Therapy & Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (E.M.D.R.) therapy. If you are wanting more information re: the types of services which I provide, feel free to view my websites: victoriamentalhealth.com & davidhoy.com for my (2) offices in the Twin Cities area. Thank you for learning more about my services.

I have been in practice for 29 years. I have learned we all seek to feel valued & safe in our relationships. Sometimes when we are not feeling valued we become angry & in the process self defeating in our behaviors. My goal is to help clients gain confidence so they are better able to get their needs met within their relationships.

Do you feel upset, irritable, or downright angry at times? Are you looking for help changing the way you act in certain situations? Would you like to be more loving in relationships, to be the partner or parent you aspire to? I can help you identify and resolve issues that are interfering with your ability to accomplish your goals. I specialize in Attachment Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Firmly rooted in Christian values, I serve individuals from all walks of life in a non-judgmental fashion.

I specialize in psychological assessment, neuropsychological testing, and developmental evaluations with individuals of all ages (toddlers through adults). The goals of such assessments are to : 1) Identify and clarify any specific difficulties, 2) Explain how a person is affected, and 3) Provide guidance for how a person can be helped best. My testing procedures are designed to be comprehensive (covering all of the referral concerns) and each evaluation is specific to the individual person. I greatly appreciate the individuals and families I work with, and I thoroughly enjoy being able to provide insight and assisting in one's personal growth.

I see clients of all ages, including individuals and families. My areas of interest include; anxiety and depression, recovery from trauma, grief and loss, and disenfranchised grief. I have training in various modalities of therapy such a play therapy, art therapy, sand tray therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, animal assisted interventions and trauma systems therapy.

Right now life feels unstable, confusing, and scary! In a few weeks and months, everything you know has changed. As the person who was already exhausted, struggling in relationships, and overwhelmed with the chaos of your own feelings, thoughts, and behaviors these problems have intensified. You feel lost and alone and you cannot do the activities you did enjoy.

In the last 12 years I have worked with clients who are seeking to make changes & take charge of their lives. I have extensive experience working with people who have experienced difficulties such as depression & anxiety. I have found that mood changes that go unrecognized or are not addressed can bring challenges into relationships we have. My passion is to help families & couples find ways to support one another while making changes. I work with individuals to process through grief & loss, that has occurred from the loss of a loved one or recent life transition. In addition to infertility & pregnancy related concerns.

I have over twenty years experience providing counseling to adolescents, couples, families and individuals. I have extensive experience working with victims of sexual abuse and trauma. I have helped numerous individuals overcome sexual behavior problems including pornography addictions. I am an empathetic mediator for issues including familial conflict, divorce, custody disputes, and parent/child conflict.Parental Alienation is one area of expertise. I work with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, past trauma and current crisis. Client's describe me as a therapist who genuinely cares, listens and validates their experience while helping them move past the thoughts, behaviors and feelings that are negatively impacting their lives.

We are created for connection. All of us are searching for meaning, purpose and belonging. We are made to be in relationships with each other. Our relationships provide an opportunity for life's greatest joy and greatest heartache. All of us experience the brokenness of our world and fall short of relational wholeness. Each of us a unique combination of biology and experience, which results in unique challenges, vulnerabilities, strengths, and hopes. I believe everyone has the insight, ability, and potential to thrive in our human experience and sustain a meaningful life.

- Licensed Mental Health Professional- OCD and Anxiety Disorders - Mood and Personality Disorders - Anger Management - Adult Treatment - Individual and Group Facilitation Work within clinic and in clients' own environment, in the field where individuals with anxiety disorders are exposed to and learn to diffuse stressful situations. Highly skilled solutions oriented mental health therapist dedicated to providing responsible care and implementing effective treatment to adults experiencing distressful anxiety disorders. Effective motivator with inherent ability to build trust and guide clients through interventions that involve In Vivo exposure - usually on a graduated basis, starting with tolerable levels of exposure and progressing through agreed, increasing levels of challenge.

**Immediate openings - including Sundays** .... "Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly." Positive change and healing are attainable for everyone, in any stage of life. I enjoy empowering clients by helping them learn to self-manage their struggles and heal emotional wounds for healthier, more secure relationships with themselves and others. My greatest passions include supporting young adults to better understand themselves, challenge old definitions of themselves, and a find a sense of purpose.