Therapists in Minnesota

I enjoy working with individual adults, teens, and children (10+) with a variety of mental health concerns. I have significant experience working with people coping with grief and loss. Through supporting hundreds of individuals and families mourning a death, I recognize how unique grief is to each one of us. I work to normalize and validate the diversity of one's grief experiences to promote hope and healing.

Eliana graduated from Bethel University with a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology. She is working towards her license through the state of Minnesota as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor as well as attaining her certificate in Child and Adolescent Counseling. Eliana enjoys working with individuals, families and children and adolescents from a broad range of cultural backgrounds. She has experience working with very young children (ages 0-5) as well as children and adolescents with ADHD, ODD, anxiety, depression and trauma. Eliana utilizes a holistic approach to therapy that is person-centered and strengths-based.

Justin enjoys working with individuals, couples, families and adolescents and has extensive experience in working with individuals and families that are affected by trauma, stress, anxiety, and depression. He uses a variety of approaches to therapy and utilizes a holistic approach to therapy, incorporating mind, body, and soul care. Justin considers himself bilingual with spending many years studying and working in Germany as a translator. He has also volunteered and spent many years as a student missionary with the fellowship of catholic university students (FOCUS) along being an active member of the Catholic church.

We are all deserving of joy, optimism and healthy relationships. Being human is a vulnerable experience and there are things we’re not taught or prepared for. We all seek acceptance and to be loved and cared for, yet many of us may struggle to find that as a result of past relationships and experiences.

Jennah Brooks is a clinical trainee who has been serving kids, adults and families since 2012. She graduated from Saint Mary's with a degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Jennah believes in solution focused techniques and that consistency, appropriate and challenging goals, and family focused work can create healthy and long lasting change for clients. Her main areas of focus have been serving children, adults and families in both community, school based and office settings. She works with decreasing behavioral symptoms for kids, family support for the whole system and psychoeducation for families.

Crisis is a normal part of human life. We all have them. We can allow them to demoralize us and make us more scared and hopeless, but that’s not the only option. We can also use these moments of pain to learn and grow, and become stronger and more resilient. If we are patient, they can also transform our hearts and make us more compassionate.

Trying to manage a family, career, friendships, and find time for yourself as the daily cycle continues, leaves you exhausted. So many tasks left undone. Life is feeling overwhelming. Thoughts of tomorrow keep you awake at night. Empathy towards others is depleted leading you feeling irritable and snippy towards others. Your gas tank is empty and your relationships are struggling. You want to succeed. Searching desperately for balance and a way to rejuvenate but feeling lost on where to begin.

Jessica provides individual therapy to adults experiencing a variety of symptoms and diagnoses, such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, personality disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, adjustment disorders, and various other presenting concerns.

I see teens and adults, and love working with emerging adults as they navigate life transitions. I have worked in the counseling field for ten years, specializing in working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, life stressors, and school stressors.

Dr. Follingstad enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults affected by traumatic events. She utilizes a psychodynamic approach to therapy, incorporating CBT and narrative therapy. Dr. Follingstad works with clients on a variety of issues (PTSD, Abuse, Incest, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Psychological Testing). Dr. Follingstad has more than 25 years of experience working and living in Minnesota communities that included a mix of ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and etiologies. She understands that everyone is unique, so she works to ensure that every voice is heard.

In my practice of therapy, I focus first and foremost on the development of an open, supportive, and collaborative relationship with clients. Whether this is your first time in therapy or a return to seeking support, I understand that coming to therapy can be challenging. I work with a variety of challenges regarding relationships, interpersonal conflict, and relationship challenges, as well as other issues ranging from depression and anxiety, trauma, life transitions, gender and sexuality, and more.

Hope and optimism can feel like they are far, far away when you are in the midst of chronic depression. A day without depression is a huge change in some people's lives. Mental health treatment can bring optimism in the midst of pessimism and darkness. Psychotherapy introduces tools to help you cope with the exhaustion of emptiness and frustration of social anxiety. Whether your issues are related to depression or dysfunctional relationship patterns, there is hope.

Stacy received his Master of Arts Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Mary's University in 2008. He has been licensed through the Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy since 2010. Stacy enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families and has extensive experience in working with individuals and families that are affected by mental health issues related to adoption, divorce and blended family situations. He utilizes a holistic approach to therapy, incorporating mind, body, and soul care. Stacy provides therapy in a school based program and Outpatient Practice at Family Innovations Eden Prairie.

Kim is trained in Adaptive Internal Relational Network Therapy (AIR) and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR). Kim utilizes a strengths-based approach, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods with a heavy emphasis on Adlerian Therapy. She is passionate about nurturing others’ ability to grow through their trauma and become their best selves. Kim has previously worked with teens, children and families in schools and has also worked for the State of Minnesota with both the Department of Corrections and the Department of Health Services.

Are you feeling frustrated with the people you are in relationship with, worried about the state of the world, or seeking a place where you can explore your values, identity, and lifestyle? I can help you feel more fulfilled in your relationships and more at peace with the unknown while you discover yourself in a straightforward and casual space. Together we can help you create a life that feels emotionally sound, in balance with your values and identity.

We all possess the strength and ability to learn what motivates us and what holds us back. Together I'd like to create a plan to aid in reducing the pain and suffering with whatever struggles you have in life and learn new ways to find happiness and inner-peace. My passion for guiding youth has always been at the forefront of my practice. It can be difficult as a parent or guardian and see your child struggle with depression, anxiety, anger or self-esteem. I want to support your child in a way to become a happy healthy adult.

Our compassionate and trauma-informed therapists can provide individual and family services based on individual mental health needs. We have therapists who specialize in foster care and adoption, early childhood trauma, fetal alcohol exposure, anxiety and depression, chemical use concerns, adolescent identity challenges, and family conflict.

Possibilities Therapeutic Services supports your journey towards growth by exploring self defeating thoughts and feelings to open pathways for new healthier relationship and lifestyle possibilities in the future. Therapeutic services are based on the tenants and techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral and Solution-Focused Theories. Approved MN-DHS problem gambler provider-Rule 82 assessments.

I specialize in working with adults, couples, non-monogamous relationships, and families, traditional and non-traditional. I come from a communication and conflict resolution background. This knowledge and experience uniquely positions me to help clients repair relationships or negotiate boundaries for healthier ways of relating with others.