Therapists in Andover, MN

It is difficult and very anxiety provoking to make the initial appointment, although, that is the first step towards success! I want to validate that emotional response, and to bring comfort by providing a faith driven approach enlightened with hope and strength for your personal growth and development. I assist my clients to be empowered by their self-worth, and work collaboratively to reach their ideal goal of success and progress. I provide a supportive, humorous, and safe environment where it's possible to connect on a therapeutic level.

Embarking on a journey of health and healing can be daunting. I'm here to accompany you as we navigate this path together. With over 13 years of experience as a licensed psychologist and marriage/family therapist, I provide support to individuals, couples, and families of all ages facing diverse challenges. My specialization includes assisting first responders, military personnel, and their families, as well as guiding fertility journeys and addressing OCD. I also provide psychological testing to help identify different challenges and guide treatment. Let's begin this collaborative journey towards healing and growth.

Clients I work with are often not very willing to open up about themselves and are at times uninterested in therapy. Some would like to change but do not want to have to talk with someone to accomplish change, others have tried before and never been able to form a good relationship with a therapist. My clients often have a high resting level of anger and likely have had issues in life with anger or are described as difficult by others.

I believe that people are complex, capable beings that have many of the internal resources that they need, but trauma and daily life stress can make it hard to function and consistently access those resources within.

I am committed to empowering individuals, couples and families to take charge of their lives as a means of enhancing their relationships and improving the quality of their lives. Most individuals enter therapy when how they have been doing life is no longer working. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches in my work and incorporate into each clients work those I believe will be most helpful to them and their situation. I most enjoy working with people experiencing especially challenging situations who are seeking more effective ways of coping with life stressors.

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC). I specialize in providing mental health and substance use related therapy. I work with adults in the areas of anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and substance use. I come from a strength-based, solution focused and person centered approach with clients' goals in mind. I work from psycho-dynamic, DBT, CBT, and 12 step facilitation theoretical frameworks. My interests include mindfulness based stress reduction, meditation, physical and mental health concerns.

My ideal client would be someone that is ready for change through humility and vulnerability. Someone that is willing to go on the journey with me in order to find their inner strength and use it to manipulate their world to the way they want to see it.

Do you feel alone in your marriage or family? Are you contemplating separation, divorce and/or remarriage? I would like to come along side you and understand your challenges and empower you to make life altering choices in your personal life to facilitate healing and wholeness. By using our faith as the foundation of accepting who we are and where we are at in our lives, we can come to understand our purpose and work with the gifts that God bestowed upon us to grow and to learn to love ourselves.

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor for the State of Minnesota. I believe everyone has a story to tell. I try to provide a safe space for that story to be told. I believe it is important to meet people where they are and help them find their way to health and healing.

“I’m imperfect and I’ll accept you as being imperfect.” I like to ask questions, so I hope you’re open to exploring those layers with me. My holistic approach seeks the root of what interrupts life from feeling manageable, or is causing disconnection from oneself/others. I especially enjoy working with couples and families - viewing the relationship as my client. Challenges and disagreements are inevitable in relationships. And that's okay! It's how we go about it that matters. My goal is to bring to light negative patterns, increase empathy, and help couples/families build tools so that they can resolve issues sooner and smoother.

I seek to understand and empower you and your family members with the healing and tools to maintain lasting change that makes life worth living. I will partner with you to embrace, rather than avoid or fight, your difficulties so you can live life more fully and authentically.

I am a Licensed Psychologist and hold a masters and doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas. My experience is diverse and includes psychotherapy and psychological assessment with adults, adolescents and couples.

Are you experiencing unwanted tension and challenges in your important relationships? Does your family life feel chaotic and you don't know what to do or where to turn? Are you experiencing a personal life crisis? Asking for help is hard. I can help individuals, couples and families work through unique personal situations. Whether you are looking for ways to connect in your meaningful relationships in a healthier way or an adult experiencing specific obstacles in life, I believe we could work together to find relief.

Do you feel you can't do it alone? Do you feel trapped, stuck or discouraged? Do you have nowhere else to turn? I provide an environment that is supportive and nurturing, where you are heard, validated, and understood while making new life choices. It is my belief and experience that people make healthy, positive 'change' when given the encouragement and skills/tools to do so. I look forward to connecting with you, as you search for understanding, meaning, and satisfaction in your life.

I have worked extensively for years with men, women, and children who have struggled with anger and domestic abuse issues. The focus is on learning skills and techniques to address behaviors as well as therapeutic education to address the thought processes which attribute to those behaviors. In addition, I work with men, women, and children dealing with other issues. I treat all of my clients with dignity and respect. Focusing on individual strengths and utilizing encouragement and support, clients who wish to make real changes for their lives will have the necessary skills to do so.

Are you feeling stressed out? On the surface it may look like you have it all: a wonderful partner, nice family, or a great career but underneath, you are overwhelmed. Others may think you are put together, sometimes, even coming to you for support. They don't realize you are experiencing increased worry, anxiousness, and exhaustion. You feel stressed out, distracted, and even panicked. You just can't keep up. When you stop to think about it, you are not living the life you expected. You are tired and don't know where to turn.

Welcome. I have been providing therapy services for 20+ years in many settings including: inpatient hospital units, outpatient hospital clinics, emergency departments and outpatient mental health clinics. I work with adolescents, adults of all ages and couples. I also have a specialty in eating disorders and OCD. I believe balance is key to a successful, healthy life. In visiting this website, you are taking the first step in improving your quality of life. I look forward to meeting you.

I have a passion for supporting the mental wellness of individuals who work in high stress employment positions. I have an understanding of the law enforcement and corrections fields. I specialize in working with individuals in law enforcement, corrections, military, medical, security, and other first responder roles. Sometimes life can become heavy over time and can lead to feelings of being alone, unheard, and lost. I take the approach of learning about your unique story, providing space and support to debrief and process significant events and ongoing stress areas, and teaching skills to develop overall mental wellness.

My counseling style is one of acceptance, encouragement, and interaction. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, solution focus, and narrative counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I have a strong passion for incorporating spirituality and Christian counseling in treating emotional and mental health challenges.