Therapists in Minnesota

I believe that each person comes to therapy with a unique perspective and set of strengths; and that it is through a combination of tapping into these innate strengths and learning new skills that you can begin to live your best life. As a therapist, I believe my role is to provide you with a supportive and nonjudgmental environment to process life's challenges, to support you in exploring and increasing insight into the impact of these challenges on your everyday life, and to facilitate the learning of new skills and perspectives to address these challenges and improve your life.

Life can create great challenges that are difficult to cope with alone. As a therapist, I create an empathetic, nonjudgmental, and collaborative space for growth and healing. Who you are and what you have experienced are unique, and so will your path to healing. Whether it is a specific problem in your life, a deeper issue that impacts your relationships or if you are uncertain about your goals, I will work with you to develop strategies for growth and change.

I work with clients experientially to feel deeply into their own emotions that may be locked away. I seek out glimmers of core emotion in the present moment -- that is where the magic or possibility for change lives. I help clients learn to relate to people in a healthier, more wholesome way -- this may be learning to reach out, or it may mean having a sense of what you need and want so you can get those needs met in your relationships. I work by listening closely and pushing clients know what's going on internally. I tell them what I am feeling and ask clients to be in touch with their bodies and feeling not just their thinking.

My experience includes work with families, children, adolescents, and adults from a variety of cultural and familial backgrounds. Blended families, families in conflict, couples in any stage from pre-marital to divorcing, and individuals longing to be heard are just a few of the populations with which I enjoy working. I have also spent time working with families involved in CPS and foster care, as well as families involved with court-ordered reunification.

My goal as a therapist is to create a warm and accepting environment where clients can explore their concerns and feel understood. I believe that creating a safe place for clients to be vulnerable and trust, leads to a more successful therapeutic experience. We can work together to help you better understand your strengths, feel empowered, and develop goals to live a better life.

Are you using unhealthy coping mechanisms to deal with your anxiety and/or depression? Increasingly, the pressures of life, complicated relationships, traumatic events which are or feel beyond our control are leading us to problematic emotional states. Frequently, negative emotions such as shame, anger or hatred, or envy and jealousy, link to negative self-talk, dictating our feelings, thoughts and actions. I find it is usually helpful to apply a holistic approach, working with the mind/body connection which counsels attention to the present moment rather than dwelling in the past or obsessing about the future.

Have you experienced traumatic events in your life that leave you feeling stuck? Do you feel anxious or worry that you're just not good enough? Do you hope to find more compassion and care for yourself? I work with clients to identify where these patterns come from, and focus on building skills to bring you closer to safety and connection. I lean on mindfulness and self-compassion, exploring the connection between body and mind, as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychoeducation. As your therapist, it’s my role to walk alongside you on your journey.

Are you feeling overwhelmed with life? Do you struggle to get through your day? My emphasis is on helping you to identify problem areas in your life and come up with practical solutions to help overcome internal and/or external hurdles. I believe one of the most important factors in meeting your goals is for us to establish an open and trusting relationship. I will listen to your description of the reality you experience and facilitate defining your goals for therapy.

I love working with clients who are interested in developing a therapeutic relationship to improve their mental health symptoms. Clients who are insightful and reflective, but are also really wanting to feel better. There is so much that can be done to improve symptoms related to trauma, anxiety, and depression.

Image. Your mind is racing. All. The. Damn. Time. Your to-do list is a collection of post-it notes covering your table and you don't know where to start. You go about your day and all the sudden your heart is pounding, hands shaking, breathing is heavy, you have no idea why you feel this way, but it's confusing and you're losing control. Your internal voice is relentlessly mean and makes you feel like you'll never be "Normal." Sleep what's that? The struggle of being "enough" is real and the weight of your past is dragging you down. You're exhausted, nobody is listening and you feel alone is this fight against your own mind.

Welcome. I am a clinical sport and performance psychologist that strives to help individuals, families, couples and teams be consistent and confident in life's endeavors. My aim is to create mindful awareness of what is contributing to your success and what may be a barrier. You and I will work as a team to create consistent progress and achievement in working towards not only hitting your goals but getting to the next level. I work with athletes and performers of all types and levels including youth, amateur, collegiate and professional athletes.

Accepting New Clients Now- daytime + evening availability for clients age 16+. Maggie’s ideal clients are engaged and motivated to pursue self-improvement, rich relationships, and healthy habits. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Maggie strives to create a safe, welcoming environment where clients can show up as their authentic selves. She seeks to help clients identify patterns in their past that inform their beliefs about themselves in the present. Maggie is engaged, intuitive, and committed to helping you acheive your goals with a consistent, caring approach.

I have a special interest in working with issues of stress management, body image, grief and loss, relational conflict, and depression and anxiety, and believe trauma and adverse childhood experiences contribute greatly to these areas. I believe counseling services offer people a safe space to explore and express their obstacles, problems, and successes, and to discover solutions and potentials so they can be empowered to pursue their goals and passions. A supportive connection is the most important aspect of a strong therapeutic relationship.

Overwhelmed? Feeling distressed with worry, fear, sadness, despair, or a combination of difficult feelings? Relationship challenges? Parenting challenges? Terry is a family therapist who believes most people can manage their own lives, except for those few times when life throws a curveball, then we may have difficulty figuring how to handle that ball. We often find ourselves going in circles using old techniques. My desire and privilege is to come alongside you in your journey forward.