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Melissa A. Raatz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CHT, ART, CCTP

Melissa A. Raatz

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CHT, ART, CCTP (she, her)

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3 Endorsed
10505 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 203-3, Minnetonka, MN 55305
Not accepting new clients
Let's Connect (763) 401-7618
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I believe all clients hold the key to their own success and can be guided to that end in a safe, trusting, honest environment. Building relationship and skills for growth, understanding and healing are among my goals in therapy. My personal journey through adoption, trauma, abuse, raising a child with mental health concerns, spiritual enlightenment, natural mental health, divorce, and remarriage have become the gifts I share though therapy. I believe the keys essential to reaching any goal lies within each of us believing in ourselves and knowing that someone also believes in us.
My experience is in working with emotional dysregulation, anxiety, depression, selective mutism, trauma, oppositional behaviors, family change, loss and grief, parenting skills, adoption issues, spiritual awakening and trauma. I enjoy teaching adults and children how to take control of their lives in mind, body, and spirit to navigate a stressful world.
I am trained/certified in a wide variety of areas. Accelerated Resolution, Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Sand Tray, Mindfulness, NLP, EMDR, Coaching, Breathwork, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Trauma Focused, Healing Touch, Family Systems. I am also a Minnesota Board of Social Work Approved Clinical Supervisor.
Call or Melissa A. Raatz now for a free 15 minute consultation - (763) 401-7618

My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

Know Thyself Healing & Therapy - Minnetonka

10505 Wayzata Boulevard

Suite 203-3

Minnetonka, MN 55305 map

(763) 401-7618
My calendar is full but we do have other wonderful clinicians with openings at our agency. Check out our website or message me for help.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Child 
$225 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (763) 401-7618
Photo of Melissa A. Raatz, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CHT, ART, CCTP

My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

Know Thyself Healing & Therapy - Minnetonka

10505 Wayzata Boulevard

Suite 203-3

Minnetonka, MN 55305 map

(763) 401-7618
My calendar is full but we do have other wonderful clinicians with openings at our agency. Check out our website or message me for help.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Child 
$225 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $225
  • Couple Sessions $200

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • HealthEZ
  • HealthPartners of MN and WI
  • Hennepin Health
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Medical Assistance
  • Minnesota Care
  • Optum
  • South Country Health Alliance
  • Surest (formerly Bind)
  • TRICARE
  • TriWest
  • UCare
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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I am credentialed with several of the larger insurance providers. I also accept private pay / self pay clients and EAPs.
Photo of Melissa A. Raatz, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CHT, ART, CCTP
Melissa A. Raatz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CHT, ART, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (763) 401-7618
"
I am credentialed with several of the larger insurance providers. I also accept private pay / self pay clients and EAPs.
Photo of Melissa A. Raatz, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CHT, ART, CCTP
Melissa A. Raatz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CHT, ART, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (763) 401-7618

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Minnesota / 03462 Melissa A. Raatz
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 37 years
  • Attended St. Thomas/St Catherine, Graduated 2016
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Mind/Body Science Institute 2015
  • Certificate from Minnesota Association of Clinical Social Workers 2016
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Certifications: Clinical Trauma Professional, Accelerated Resolution Therapist, Brainspotting, First Responder trained.
Photo of Melissa A. Raatz, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CHT, ART, CCTP
Melissa A. Raatz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CHT, ART, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (763) 401-7618
"
Certifications: Clinical Trauma Professional, Accelerated Resolution Therapist, Brainspotting, First Responder trained.
Photo of Melissa A. Raatz, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CHT, ART, CCTP
Melissa A. Raatz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CHT, ART, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (763) 401-7618

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anxiety
  • Child

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Anger Management
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Cancer
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Mood Disorders
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Thinking Disorders
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I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter.
Photo of Melissa A. Raatz, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CHT, ART, CCTP
Melissa A. Raatz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CHT, ART, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (763) 401-7618
"
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter.
Photo of Melissa A. Raatz, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CHT, ART, CCTP
Melissa A. Raatz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CHT, ART, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (763) 401-7618

3 Endorsements

Sarah Evert
Sarah Evert
Clinical Social Work/TherapistMSWLICSW
I highly recommend Melissa for those seeking an authentic connection in therapy. Melissa is a highly skilled therapist who provides a warm setting for sessions, believes in her clients, and shares her knowledge.
Rebecca Tveten
Rebecca Tveten
Clinical Social Work/TherapistMSWLICSW
Melissa is an intuitive and compassionate therapist who deeply cares about her clients. Her ability to tune into their needs and provide thoughtful support creates a healing space where growth and transformation can take place.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Ethnicity

Native American
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Religion

Christian

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Ethnicity

Native American
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Sandtray
  • Attachment-based
  • Brainspotting
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Gestalt
  • Gottman Method
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Sandplay
  • SAVE, Breathwork, Reiki, NLP, Mindfulness
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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I've seen the greatest impact for clients and their trauma by utilizing Accelerated Resolution Therapy and/or Brainspotting. I've been amazed at the response and changes in clients after only a few sessions.
Photo of Melissa A. Raatz, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CHT, ART, CCTP
Melissa A. Raatz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CHT, ART, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (763) 401-7618
"
I've seen the greatest impact for clients and their trauma by utilizing Accelerated Resolution Therapy and/or Brainspotting. I've been amazed at the response and changes in clients after only a few sessions.
Photo of Melissa A. Raatz, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CHT, ART, CCTP
Melissa A. Raatz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CHT, ART, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (763) 401-7618

Location

Primary Location

Know Thyself Healing & Therapy - Minnetonka

10505 Wayzata Boulevard

Suite 203-3

Minnetonka, MN 55305

(763) 401-7618

Nearby Areas

Counties

Zips

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My calendar is full but we do have other wonderful clinicians with openings at our agency. Check out our website or message me for help.
Photo of Melissa A. Raatz, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CHT, ART, CCTP
Melissa A. Raatz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CHT, ART, CCTP
Call for a free consultation now - (763) 401-7618
"
My calendar is full but we do have other wonderful clinicians with openings at our agency. Check out our website or message me for help.
Photo of Melissa A. Raatz, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CHT, ART, CCTP
Melissa A. Raatz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CHT, ART, CCTP
Call for a free consultation now - (763) 401-7618