Therapists Beginning With V in Minnesota

I see clients of all ages, including individuals and families. My areas of interest include; anxiety and depression, ADD and ADHD, adjustment disorders, 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, and trauma systems therapy.

I believe that the road to healing begins with a therapeutic relationship based on acceptance, trust, and unconditional positive regard. Using existential therapy and person centered approaches, I guide clients towards exploring strengths and values to help frame their thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a way that focuses on their proven resilience and empowers clients to live their most authentic lives. My greatest reward as a therapist is witnessing the courage and vulnerability clients demonstrate in taking steps to transform their lives by using healthy coping mechanisms, new forms of communication, and CBT techniques.

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 14 and 9 year old informs my work deeply. I work hard to create a space where clients feel free of judgment.

I provide a warm and supportive atmosphere where individuals can express their feelings, communicate their problems, and feel understood. I emphasize that when a client is living in a secure state of mind, they will be able to locate solutions to any problem. I recognize and encourage each individual to understand their innate potential for change and growth. The therapeutic process can be challenging and at times uncomfortable, but I will walk this journey with you, asking the hard questions, listening intently, and exploring perspectives. I hope that you will contact me when you are ready to venture into this wonderful new place.

I have been working in the Mental Health field since 2010. During this time, I have been providing services in the Duluth area to individuals and families ages 7 and up who have been experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties. I have extensive training in treating trauma, thought disorders, as well as working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, and interpersonal difficulties.

For many of us, living fully in the present moment is hard to do when pain from the past forces itself into our daily lives. That pain can come from past abuse or neglect, rejection, disappointment, grief, a serious medical condition, feeling different or never fitting in, losses that may accompany aging or other life transitions, or the accumulated assaults of racism, sexism, homophobia or any other "ism". My goal as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and a Certified Becoming Safely Embodied Practitioner is to work together with you to help you learn to live more fully in the present moment, free from the pain of the past.

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS limited to those looking for help with ethnic/racial identity, racial trauma, chemical health, and GLBTQ persons. Racism, oppression, gender, sexuality, class, and poverty can have a significant impact on our well-being physical and mental health. Sometimes, these experiences or life situations can lead us to reach conclusions about ourselves that keep us from living our best life. I create space in which we nurture your inner wisdom to help you grow and heal. I can also help you with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness, Substance Use Disorders, homelessness, trauma, loss, health, and sexuality.

(4.5.22: accepting clients on a limited basis. send me an email!) I'm ready to meet your needs as the client no matter how diverse your needs are. I want to know your pronouns and make sure I say your name correctly. I have experience with acute symptoms including suicidal thoughts, self-harming behaviors, oppositional behaviors, and severe depression and anxiety. I have worked with adoptees and their new families. I have worked with complex childhood trauma and its effects. I want to help you determine how to make your life as satisfying as it can be and to reduce and shape your thoughts and behaviors which bring you distress.

*Not Accepting New Clients At This Time.* I have been a practicing psychologist for 23 years. I am compassionate, empathetic and I create a safe space that facilitates healing. I strongly believe that people have the resources and inner strength to overcome adverse experiences. I address each client as a person with unique circumstances and collaboratively work with them to achieve their goals in therapy. I have training in therapies designed to assist individuals in processing trauma, empower themselves and replace negative sensations with neutral or positives.

I am committed to providing a therapeutic atmosphere where you feel engaged and supported. A space where you feel comfortable to self-reflect to be able to create balance, feel peace, and feel more connected to those around you. I strive to create a collaborative experience working together towards goals identified by you. Together, identifying and drawing out resilient qualities to use towards healing and growth. I practice from a strengths-based approach while integrating therapeutic interventions to meet your unique goals.

Currently not taking new clients. Are you having relationship difficulties? Do you feel sad, anxious, overwhelmed? Do you often find yourself uncertain of where these emotions are coming from? Perhaps you looking for someone you can go to for support? I can help. I aspire to create a therapy space that feels safe. It can be difficult to feel comfortable when opening up to someone and telling your story. I use humor and shared interests to create a therapeutic relationship. Call for a consultation and together we can add power and control back into your life.

I work with a variety of people from early childhood to older people with much experience. I specialize in trauma and use a solution focused approach. I am certified in EMDR and love seeing the small successes clients achieve. I also offer clinical supervision.

Current Tues & Fri openings for in-person appts. I work with adults facing a variety of challenges who desire to make meaningful and lasting changes in the ways they understand and work with emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. I draw from psychodynamic and existential perspectives and use an empathic, relationship-based approach to tailor our therapy process to your unique needs, circumstances, and goals. By looking together intensively at the historic roots of problems, insights can develop into ways that old solutions get perpetuated in the present and new possibilities for more satisfying ways of being can emerge.

Most of us are seeking some kind of peace in our lives. At times our lives feel off track. We feel stuck, and hungry for things to be different. I will teach you skills and tools to make the needed changes to create the life you want. I give homework at the end of every session to help change the patterns in life that aren't working. These tools will assist you in reconnecting with your own wisdom, and in guiding you to your own answers. It’s possible to live a life of peace and joy. Since COVID many clients have discovered Telemedicine is a very convient way to engage in therapy without having to leave work or home.

Hello and welcome to the beginning of your healing journey! My name is Neko and I joined this field because I believe that life is a journey where invitations to heal, grow and prosper are constantly received.

Feeling down lately, unable to cope, overwhelmed and nothing seems to lift your spirits? Does stress, anxiety or excessive worry affect your daily routine and your relationships? It might be time to seek help from a licensed professional. Together we concentrate on how you are currently feeling emotionally and physically, how your thoughts and feelings are affecting your relationships and your daily life. We will focus on how we can work together to lift your spirits and help you cope with the challenges that come your way.

Have you heard of "mental workouts"? In order for us to get better at being our best selves, we need to train every day. Allow me to be your mental coach in making sure that you are in the best shape to tackle your current life stresses and concerns. I’ve experienced a fair share of stress, being misunderstood, taken advantage of, feeling hopeless, and trapped between multiple worlds so I know that we all need a mental break to repair and strategize ways to cope and continue our hectic lives.

Hello, my name is Fue Vang. I am a first generation, cis-male, bilingual, Hmong-American. I would like to first off applaud your strength, courage, and resilience that brought you here. I currently hold a Master’s Degree in Clinical Counseling with an emphasis on Substance Use Disorders. I am licensed as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor. I have worked in the mental health field for over 12 years. Over these years I have gained experiences working with (but not limited to); individuals that struggle with depression, trauma, SPMI, anxiety, family conflict, grief, abuse, adjustment , substance use, and societal conflicts.

I come to the mental health field with a desire to serve my community, you, to connect to your authentic self and ignite your healing journey. I believe you already have the internal resources for your healing. I am here to walk with you to discover how to access those resources. I am passionate about social justice and equity in mental health and strive to provide counseling services that address cultural and contextual factors in diverse communities to ensure all members are psychologically and physically safe and secure.

We believe you are inherently resilient and that with our expertise, you can reclaim your full potential to manage the mental health challenges you experience. Our clinical and support teams are committed to you and your mental health. We work collaboratively to maintain the highest standard of care for you, which includes listening to your needs and ensuring that our services are a good fit for you. ​Our clinicians have years of clinical experience working with diverse populations whose emotional, psychological and behavioral challenges range from mild to severe. We look forward to being a part of your process.