Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapists in Minnesota
I'm Josh Olayiwola. Hi there. I'm excited to see you visit my page and take a significant step in your health. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), having worked in both clinical and school settings. Further, I'm pursuing CMPC through the Association for Applied Sports Psychology (AASP). Do you anxioutime? Perhaps you are depressed more often than not? Maybe you have trouble focusing. Or maybe you suffer from sports performance anxiety as a high school or collegiate athlete. You've come to the correct page! As you journey through the highs and lows of life, I'm excited to walk alongside you.
I'm Josh Olayiwola. Hi there. I'm excited to see you visit my page and take a significant step in your health. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), having worked in both clinical and school settings. Further, I'm pursuing CMPC through the Association for Applied Sports Psychology (AASP). Do you anxioutime? Perhaps you are depressed more often than not? Maybe you have trouble focusing. Or maybe you suffer from sports performance anxiety as a high school or collegiate athlete. You've come to the correct page! As you journey through the highs and lows of life, I'm excited to walk alongside you.
I am a licensed therapist with years of experience working across diverse populations, blending clinical training and personal insight to make therapy both effective and relatable. At Anchors of Healing, we believe everyone has internal anchors—strengths and values that ground them. Our work helps you uncover and put those anchors into practice.
As the founder of a group practice, I lead a team of dedicated therapists who walk alongside clients through trauma, life transitions, & maternity-related challenges. We offer 24/7 support, including secure messaging, so you can apply skills in real time and feel supported beyond sessions.
I am a licensed therapist with years of experience working across diverse populations, blending clinical training and personal insight to make therapy both effective and relatable. At Anchors of Healing, we believe everyone has internal anchors—strengths and values that ground them. Our work helps you uncover and put those anchors into practice.
As the founder of a group practice, I lead a team of dedicated therapists who walk alongside clients through trauma, life transitions, & maternity-related challenges. We offer 24/7 support, including secure messaging, so you can apply skills in real time and feel supported beyond sessions.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 40+ years of experience. I have written, presented, and consulted extensively about diversity, developmental psychology, multiculturalism, severe psychopathology, childhood abuse, trauma, sexual assault, community/domestic violence and African-American mental health. I believe everyone has a right to wellness & use strategies that promote humor, hard work, experiential learning resilience. There is a saying: "You do not have to teach a cut how to heal, you just have to create the best environment for healing to take place." My goal is to create a loving space for healing to take place.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 40+ years of experience. I have written, presented, and consulted extensively about diversity, developmental psychology, multiculturalism, severe psychopathology, childhood abuse, trauma, sexual assault, community/domestic violence and African-American mental health. I believe everyone has a right to wellness & use strategies that promote humor, hard work, experiential learning resilience. There is a saying: "You do not have to teach a cut how to heal, you just have to create the best environment for healing to take place." My goal is to create a loving space for healing to take place.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, but you don’t have to face it alone. I offer a safe, supportive environment where you can share your experiences and begin your journey towards healing.
With over 20 years working in the mental health field, I help children, teens, young adults, and adults manage anxiety, depression, and everyday struggles. I provide psychoeducation about how anxiety and depression affect each of us and teach healthy coping skills as a path forward in life.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, but you don’t have to face it alone. I offer a safe, supportive environment where you can share your experiences and begin your journey towards healing.
With over 20 years working in the mental health field, I help children, teens, young adults, and adults manage anxiety, depression, and everyday struggles. I provide psychoeducation about how anxiety and depression affect each of us and teach healthy coping skills as a path forward in life.
Are you struggling to cope with feelings of sadness, anger, or anxiety? Is it a struggle just to get through the day? Do you feel like you're in a rut? If so, therapy may be the answer you're looking for.
Are you struggling to cope with feelings of sadness, anger, or anxiety? Is it a struggle just to get through the day? Do you feel like you're in a rut? If so, therapy may be the answer you're looking for.
Sandra Streitman, Ph. D. is a clinical neuropsychologist with interest in neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders such as ADHD, OCD, learning disabilities, mood and anxiety disorders, and pervasive developmental (autism spectrum) disorders. She specializes in neuropsychology testing and evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults. She integrates neurocognitive, emotional and behavioral aspects of these disorders in order help parents better understand and manage the behaviors. She also evaluates intellectually gifted children with accompanying learning and attention issues, and children with seizures, and traumatic brain injuries. She encourages early intervention for learning and attention disorders, the importance of multi-disciplinary collaboration, and neuropsychological evaluation of neurodevelopmental disorders.
Sandra Streitman, Ph. D. is a clinical neuropsychologist with interest in neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders such as ADHD, OCD, learning disabilities, mood and anxiety disorders, and pervasive developmental (autism spectrum) disorders. She specializes in neuropsychology testing and evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults. She integrates neurocognitive, emotional and behavioral aspects of these disorders in order help parents better understand and manage the behaviors. She also evaluates intellectually gifted children with accompanying learning and attention issues, and children with seizures, and traumatic brain injuries. She encourages early intervention for learning and attention disorders, the importance of multi-disciplinary collaboration, and neuropsychological evaluation of neurodevelopmental disorders.
Julie graduated from The Adler Graduate School of Minnesota and The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Special Education Teacher, and Parent and Adult Educator. Her specialties include working with families with young children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with daily functioning or are striving for a more balanced, holistic, and fulfilling lifestyle. Through the use of multiple approaches, including CBT, solution-focused, humanistic, Adlerian, nutrition, and fitness counseling, she facilitates relational living within a systems approach.
Julie graduated from The Adler Graduate School of Minnesota and The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Special Education Teacher, and Parent and Adult Educator. Her specialties include working with families with young children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with daily functioning or are striving for a more balanced, holistic, and fulfilling lifestyle. Through the use of multiple approaches, including CBT, solution-focused, humanistic, Adlerian, nutrition, and fitness counseling, she facilitates relational living within a systems approach.
“You were given this Life because you are strong enough to live it”. My personal journey of Adoption has fueled my passion to provide unconditional and authentic support for families and individuals with warmth & compassion. Since 2007 I’ve been working in the mental health field in a variety of roles which have enriched my clinical practice. I have been incredibly inspired by working with adolescent and young adults navigate the challenges of childhood & current life circumstances.
“You were given this Life because you are strong enough to live it”. My personal journey of Adoption has fueled my passion to provide unconditional and authentic support for families and individuals with warmth & compassion. Since 2007 I’ve been working in the mental health field in a variety of roles which have enriched my clinical practice. I have been incredibly inspired by working with adolescent and young adults navigate the challenges of childhood & current life circumstances.
I work with couples who feel distant, misunderstood, or stuck in repetitive patterns affecting communication, intimacy, and shared responsibilities. Couples often want to feel heard, supported, and connected. I help by guiding them in expressing needs, active listening, negotiating roles, and practicing skills to strengthen emotional connection and relationship satisfaction.
I work with couples who feel distant, misunderstood, or stuck in repetitive patterns affecting communication, intimacy, and shared responsibilities. Couples often want to feel heard, supported, and connected. I help by guiding them in expressing needs, active listening, negotiating roles, and practicing skills to strengthen emotional connection and relationship satisfaction.
My ideal clients are kids, teens, and young adults who feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, or challenges related to neurodivergence. They need a safe, supportive space to process their emotions, learn coping skills, and feel understood. Their goals often include managing stress, building confidence, improving relationships, and discovering their strengths. They want relief, hope, and the ability to move forward because they’re ready for positive change.
My ideal clients are kids, teens, and young adults who feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, or challenges related to neurodivergence. They need a safe, supportive space to process their emotions, learn coping skills, and feel understood. Their goals often include managing stress, building confidence, improving relationships, and discovering their strengths. They want relief, hope, and the ability to move forward because they’re ready for positive change.
My focus is on Individualized goals that are developed for each client and family. Therapy sessions are tailored to match these goals, as well as the unique interpersonal and organizational needs of each client.
My focus is on Individualized goals that are developed for each client and family. Therapy sessions are tailored to match these goals, as well as the unique interpersonal and organizational needs of each client.
I specialize in helping children, teens, and adults increase their emotional and behavioral regulation for anxiety disorders, OCD, and early childhood behavioral challenges. 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/teen. 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.
I specialize in helping children, teens, and adults increase their emotional and behavioral regulation for anxiety disorders, OCD, and early childhood behavioral challenges. 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/teen. 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.
I provide diagnosis assessment, therapy and intervention services if needed to adults and families.
I provide diagnosis assessment, therapy and intervention services if needed to adults and families.
Do you feel like you’re stuck in a cycle of "managing" your symptoms rather than actually moving past them? Whether you are navigating the heavy weight of grief, the persistent shadow of anxiety, or the physical toll of chronic pain, you don’t have to settle for just getting through the day. I believe that therapy should do more than just provide a place to talk—it should provide a path to feeling better.
I’m Joe Bauer, and I specialize in helping adults reclaim their lives from stress, fear, and pain.
Do you feel like you’re stuck in a cycle of "managing" your symptoms rather than actually moving past them? Whether you are navigating the heavy weight of grief, the persistent shadow of anxiety, or the physical toll of chronic pain, you don’t have to settle for just getting through the day. I believe that therapy should do more than just provide a place to talk—it should provide a path to feeling better.
I’m Joe Bauer, and I specialize in helping adults reclaim their lives from stress, fear, and pain.
Hi, I’m Jessica! I work with children and adolescents ages 3–18, specializing in neurodivergence (autism and ADHD), anxiety, emotional regulation, and behavioral concerns. I use play and art-based approaches to help kids express themselves in ways that feel natural and engaging. I take a strengths-based, child-centered approach and value collaboration with caregivers. I also believe humor matters — sometimes a laugh helps make hard moments lighter. Outside of therapy, I love spending time with my two dogs, reading, playing games, and wearing all of the seasonal socks. I can't wait to meet you!
Hi, I’m Jessica! I work with children and adolescents ages 3–18, specializing in neurodivergence (autism and ADHD), anxiety, emotional regulation, and behavioral concerns. I use play and art-based approaches to help kids express themselves in ways that feel natural and engaging. I take a strengths-based, child-centered approach and value collaboration with caregivers. I also believe humor matters — sometimes a laugh helps make hard moments lighter. Outside of therapy, I love spending time with my two dogs, reading, playing games, and wearing all of the seasonal socks. I can't wait to meet you!
Philosophy and Practice: We all struggle with our mental health from time to time. Whether we have a chronic condition or a situational issue, when life seems overwhelming, or when we can not figure out what to do next to make life better; that is the time to seek out help. Being mentally healthy is about finding a balance in life and being able to find some happiness. What you can expect: A confidential, respectful, empathetic, cognitive-behavioral plan to assist an individual or family in improving their overall well being and level of functioning.
Philosophy and Practice: We all struggle with our mental health from time to time. Whether we have a chronic condition or a situational issue, when life seems overwhelming, or when we can not figure out what to do next to make life better; that is the time to seek out help. Being mentally healthy is about finding a balance in life and being able to find some happiness. What you can expect: A confidential, respectful, empathetic, cognitive-behavioral plan to assist an individual or family in improving their overall well being and level of functioning.
Providing a safe and therapeutic environment for people to explore options for a happy and healthier life for themselves and the people they love is the cornerstone of my approach to therapy. I strive to provide quality services for people of all ages, groups, and family units that embrace a solution-focused model. With an extensive professional background working with children and families as a therapist and manager of the Adult, Children, Family, and Respite services, my experience has equipped many different approaches to your therapeutic process. Experiential and innovative forms of therapy including Equine Assisted Therapy.
Providing a safe and therapeutic environment for people to explore options for a happy and healthier life for themselves and the people they love is the cornerstone of my approach to therapy. I strive to provide quality services for people of all ages, groups, and family units that embrace a solution-focused model. With an extensive professional background working with children and families as a therapist and manager of the Adult, Children, Family, and Respite services, my experience has equipped many different approaches to your therapeutic process. Experiential and innovative forms of therapy including Equine Assisted Therapy.
Bethany is deeply committed to social equality and actively tries to establish an inclusive, safe environment for all people, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, political affiliation, race, ethnicity, religious or spiritual origin, or other factors. Bethany particularly enjoys supporting & working with LGBTQ and transgender people of all ages. Bethany provides therapy for humans experiencing relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, schizophrenia, personality disorders, mood disorders, attachment trauma, survivors of complex trauma, & adjustment disorders.
Bethany is deeply committed to social equality and actively tries to establish an inclusive, safe environment for all people, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, political affiliation, race, ethnicity, religious or spiritual origin, or other factors. Bethany particularly enjoys supporting & working with LGBTQ and transgender people of all ages. Bethany provides therapy for humans experiencing relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, schizophrenia, personality disorders, mood disorders, attachment trauma, survivors of complex trauma, & adjustment disorders.
I use a compassionate person centered approach grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy. I will tailor each treatment plan to meet clients where they are to help people of all ages. I have a background working in ABA therapy and specialize working with kids on the spectrum. I have the most experience working with kids and young adults, however I am willing to learn and grow my skills in any area with all types of clients. Whether you’re seeking guidance, have questions about my services, or want to discuss how I can help, I’m here for you. Feel free to reach out.
I use a compassionate person centered approach grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy. I will tailor each treatment plan to meet clients where they are to help people of all ages. I have a background working in ABA therapy and specialize working with kids on the spectrum. I have the most experience working with kids and young adults, however I am willing to learn and grow my skills in any area with all types of clients. Whether you’re seeking guidance, have questions about my services, or want to discuss how I can help, I’m here for you. Feel free to reach out.
Trusted and helpful: CDS has experienced professionals to meet the different needs of your child, adolescent, or adult. Within CDS multi-disciplinary clinics, providers offer assessment & therapy for concerns in mental health, development, learning, relationships, and language. Healthcare is rapidly changing and CDS focuses on high-quality services & collaboration. CDS clinicians are from different backgrounds - including mental health services (testing & therapy), behavioral/developmental interventions, & forensic services. For a personal and positive experience, connect with our community of providers.
Trusted and helpful: CDS has experienced professionals to meet the different needs of your child, adolescent, or adult. Within CDS multi-disciplinary clinics, providers offer assessment & therapy for concerns in mental health, development, learning, relationships, and language. Healthcare is rapidly changing and CDS focuses on high-quality services & collaboration. CDS clinicians are from different backgrounds - including mental health services (testing & therapy), behavioral/developmental interventions, & forensic services. For a personal and positive experience, connect with our community of providers.
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Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapists
Who is ABA therapy for?
ABA therapy is most widely applied to teach basic behavioral, communication, and social skills to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disorders. It may also be used to help people undergoing rehabilitation following brain injury. It uses reward-based learning techniques to impart essential life skills. ABA is also used in the treatment of some other conditions. One is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) , to help children overcome difficulties with concentration and controlling impulsive behaviors. For people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, it is sometimes used to help them overcome compulsive behavior. ABA therapy is also sometimes used in cases of PTSD, to help people turn to positive behaviours when they have experiences that trigger distressing memories.
Why do people need ABA?
Children with autism and other developmental disorders need ABA therapy as a way to learn how to communicate and engage with others, improve their general ability to function and lead fulfilling lives, and diminish dangerous behaviors. The techniques used in ABA therapy are based on established principles of learning, and positive reinforcement—supplying earned rewards—is an important strategy for motivating positive behaviour change.
What happens in ABA therapy?
The first thing that happens in ABA therapy is an evaluation of the child in service of developing a treatment plan. The therapist meets with the child’s parent(s) in order to learn about the family and the child, assesses the child’s behavior and ability level, and then creates a plan tailored to the specific needs of that person. Once the treatment goals are established, the skills to be learned are broken down into small, component steps. Treatment sessions focus on learning and practicing each step, and furnishing meaningful rewards as steps are learned, behaviors are spontaneously implemented, and goals are accomplished. ABA therapists also train caregivers and families so that behavioral progress occurs beyond the clinical setting.
What problems does ABA therapy treat?
One of the primary goals of ABA therapy is to decrease the outbursts and other nonproductive behaviors of children with autism. At the same time, ABA aims to remedy language deficits and help such children learn how to communicate successfully. ABA therapy helps children learn age-appropriate social skills and gain skills, such as attention and focus, that are necessary for school.