Brainspotting Therapists in Andover, MN
I have done Phases 1 and 2 of Brainspotting and love it!
I work with adults ages 18 and up. I work with adults struggling with PTSD, complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, panic disorder, OCD, eating disorders, and many others. If you are motivated then I'm motivated to work with you. Healing isn't linear and I'm with you every step of the way!
I have done Phases 1 and 2 of Brainspotting and love it!
I work with adults ages 18 and up. I work with adults struggling with PTSD, complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, panic disorder, OCD, eating disorders, and many others. If you are motivated then I'm motivated to work with you. Healing isn't linear and I'm with you every step of the way!
I believe you are a complex, capable human, with many internal resources to thrive, but daily life stress and trauma can make it hard to function with consistent access those resources within.
I believe you are a complex, capable human, with many internal resources to thrive, but daily life stress and trauma can make it hard to function with consistent access those resources within.
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.
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.
I am a Certified Brainspotting practitioner and am also trained in EMDR, Anchored Relational Model therapy, Thought Field Therapy (TFT), the Immanuel Approach and a variety of cutting-edge neurosomatic techniques to facilitate the healing of all neural pathways from which anxiety, depression and trauma fires in the brain and nervous system.
I'm passionate to partner with you to receive mind/body/spirit healing that lasts, regardless of the amount of trauma or overwhelm you have experienced! You will learn to integrate holistic tools that heal far more deeply than what talk therapy alone can accomplish. I will empower you to shift your neurobiology throughout each day, allowing you gain the capacity to neutralize the painful life experiences that your body has been storing. I specialize with neurophysiological healing from all forms of overwhelm and trauma including developmental and chronic trauma and complex dissociation.
I am a Certified Brainspotting practitioner and am also trained in EMDR, Anchored Relational Model therapy, Thought Field Therapy (TFT), the Immanuel Approach and a variety of cutting-edge neurosomatic techniques to facilitate the healing of all neural pathways from which anxiety, depression and trauma fires in the brain and nervous system.
I'm passionate to partner with you to receive mind/body/spirit healing that lasts, regardless of the amount of trauma or overwhelm you have experienced! You will learn to integrate holistic tools that heal far more deeply than what talk therapy alone can accomplish. I will empower you to shift your neurobiology throughout each day, allowing you gain the capacity to neutralize the painful life experiences that your body has been storing. I specialize with neurophysiological healing from all forms of overwhelm and trauma including developmental and chronic trauma and complex dissociation.
Emily Hierlinger
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LAMFT
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Further, I am trained in Brainspotting as a trauma intervention, for a way to navigate trauma processing and symptoms with clients in an attuned and supportive way.
What aspects of your life give you a sense of gratitude or fulfillment? Are there sticky points where it would be helpful to have a separate, nonjudgmental perspective to talk through with?
I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, relational concerns, and trauma. I work with clients with Autism and ADHD symptoms impacting their ability to live a fulfilling life, and adults looking to be more present in their lives and relationships. I am particularly interested in working with couples with communication issues, discussing relationship longevity, rebuilding trust, and navigating Ethical Non-Monogamy.
Further, I am trained in Brainspotting as a trauma intervention, for a way to navigate trauma processing and symptoms with clients in an attuned and supportive way.
What aspects of your life give you a sense of gratitude or fulfillment? Are there sticky points where it would be helpful to have a separate, nonjudgmental perspective to talk through with?
I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, relational concerns, and trauma. I work with clients with Autism and ADHD symptoms impacting their ability to live a fulfilling life, and adults looking to be more present in their lives and relationships. I am particularly interested in working with couples with communication issues, discussing relationship longevity, rebuilding trust, and navigating Ethical Non-Monogamy.
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Using tools like Brainspotting, neurofeedback, and emotional regulation skills, we work to calm the body and build a stronger foundation for healing.
From there, we explore the experiences that shaped your sense of self and relationships, helping you reconnect with your values and what truly matters most. Together, we honor the protective armor that once helped you survive while gently letting go of what no longer serves you—so you can live with more clarity, confidence, and connection.
Using tools like Brainspotting, neurofeedback, and emotional regulation skills, we work to calm the body and build a stronger foundation for healing.
From there, we explore the experiences that shaped your sense of self and relationships, helping you reconnect with your values and what truly matters most. Together, we honor the protective armor that once helped you survive while gently letting go of what no longer serves you—so you can live with more clarity, confidence, and connection.
With CBT, IFS, Somatic work, Adlerian therapy, and brainspotting to help process trauma and ease your nervous system, I help clients heal from trauma, shift unhelpful thought patterns, and build resilience for lasting balance and growth.
Life can become heavy in ways we don't always anticipate. Stress, emotional pain, and longstanding patterns can leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from ourselves. Together, we'll explore the roots of your struggles, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change. My approach is warm, collaborative, evidence-based, and nonjudgmental. You'll gain insight, practical tools, and a deeper understanding of yourself so you can move through life with greater calm, confidence, and connection. Healing is possible, and you don't have to do it alone.
With CBT, IFS, Somatic work, Adlerian therapy, and brainspotting to help process trauma and ease your nervous system, I help clients heal from trauma, shift unhelpful thought patterns, and build resilience for lasting balance and growth.
Life can become heavy in ways we don't always anticipate. Stress, emotional pain, and longstanding patterns can leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from ourselves. Together, we'll explore the roots of your struggles, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change. My approach is warm, collaborative, evidence-based, and nonjudgmental. You'll gain insight, practical tools, and a deeper understanding of yourself so you can move through life with greater calm, confidence, and connection. Healing is possible, and you don't have to do it alone.
Trained in Brainspotting, I use this focused mindfulness to promote deeper processing and somatic healing.
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in a pattern that isn't serving you? Asking for support can often be a step toward healing. I am passionate about walking alongside your journey to recovery, resilience, and self-discovery. By exploring the relationship between the brain, body, and our need for connection, we can understand and heal the parts of ourselves that are hurting. I emphasize holistic health and enjoy bringing humor into navigating everyday stressors and life transitions. Before starting my practice, I worked in management & non-profits and bring this diverse set of skills to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space.
Trained in Brainspotting, I use this focused mindfulness to promote deeper processing and somatic healing.
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in a pattern that isn't serving you? Asking for support can often be a step toward healing. I am passionate about walking alongside your journey to recovery, resilience, and self-discovery. By exploring the relationship between the brain, body, and our need for connection, we can understand and heal the parts of ourselves that are hurting. I emphasize holistic health and enjoy bringing humor into navigating everyday stressors and life transitions. Before starting my practice, I worked in management & non-profits and bring this diverse set of skills to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space.
Together we’ll work gently but deeply, using somatic and relational approaches like Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
The patterns you’re struggling with once helped you survive and they don’t have to define your future. With support, healing is possible. You can understand these patterns with compassion, release what no longer serves you, and build a life that feels grounded, meaningful, and more like you, with greater connection and self-trust.
Together we’ll work gently but deeply, using somatic and relational approaches like Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
The patterns you’re struggling with once helped you survive and they don’t have to define your future. With support, healing is possible. You can understand these patterns with compassion, release what no longer serves you, and build a life that feels grounded, meaningful, and more like you, with greater connection and self-trust.
The modalities I use include BrainSpotting, EMDR,holistic and culturally responsive approach, client-centered approach, strength-based, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing and faith based therapy.
I am passionate about working with individuals who are navigating growth and change in their lives. I work with individuals struggling with the effects of stress and anxiety, depression, substance use issues,powerlessness, self criticism, navigating life transitions and those experiencing grief and loss and many other issues. Therapy is a collaborative effort between the client and the clinician.
The modalities I use include BrainSpotting, EMDR,holistic and culturally responsive approach, client-centered approach, strength-based, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing and faith based therapy.
I am passionate about working with individuals who are navigating growth and change in their lives. I work with individuals struggling with the effects of stress and anxiety, depression, substance use issues,powerlessness, self criticism, navigating life transitions and those experiencing grief and loss and many other issues. Therapy is a collaborative effort between the client and the clinician.
I am also trained in DBT and Brainspotting.
We all have a need to feel seen and understood. Different experiences can frequently leave us feeling misunderstood by ourselves and others. During our work together we will identify these misunderstandings and work towards alleviating the pain and suffering they have caused. I am consistently inspired by the strength and vulnerability of those seeking change. I have deep respect for how difficult and gruesome the process can be and consider it an honor to walk alongside an individuals' path towards healing.
I am also trained in DBT and Brainspotting.
We all have a need to feel seen and understood. Different experiences can frequently leave us feeling misunderstood by ourselves and others. During our work together we will identify these misunderstandings and work towards alleviating the pain and suffering they have caused. I am consistently inspired by the strength and vulnerability of those seeking change. I have deep respect for how difficult and gruesome the process can be and consider it an honor to walk alongside an individuals' path towards healing.
I offer a mix of Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting, and anti-oppressive therapy.
Hi, I’m Nina (she/her) and I’m glad you’re here. As a Mixed (Indigenous Mexican and white settler), bi/queer, polyamorous, fat, cis woman, I bring an inclusive, anti-oppressive, and decolonial lens to therapy. I work with individuals of all ages (children, teens, and adults) and offer a compassionate, affirming space that honors your identity and experiences. I enjoy working with folks on issues connected to sex, kink, dating, and relationships (including a range of relationship structures); identity exploration (racial/cultural/gender/sexuality); body positivity & self-esteem (from a fat liberation lens); and pregnancy/parenting.
I offer a mix of Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting, and anti-oppressive therapy.
Hi, I’m Nina (she/her) and I’m glad you’re here. As a Mixed (Indigenous Mexican and white settler), bi/queer, polyamorous, fat, cis woman, I bring an inclusive, anti-oppressive, and decolonial lens to therapy. I work with individuals of all ages (children, teens, and adults) and offer a compassionate, affirming space that honors your identity and experiences. I enjoy working with folks on issues connected to sex, kink, dating, and relationships (including a range of relationship structures); identity exploration (racial/cultural/gender/sexuality); body positivity & self-esteem (from a fat liberation lens); and pregnancy/parenting.
Welcome! I'm glad you found my profile. Even if you decide I'm not the right therapist for you, I want to commend you for taking the first step toward improving your mental health. Often, finding the right provider is the hardest part of therapy. I might be the therapist for you if any of the following apply: you've experienced traumatic events and feel stuck, you're grappling with professional burnout or compassion fatigue, you're breaking a family cycle of abuse, or if you've tried traditional talk therapy and need something different.
Welcome! I'm glad you found my profile. Even if you decide I'm not the right therapist for you, I want to commend you for taking the first step toward improving your mental health. Often, finding the right provider is the hardest part of therapy. I might be the therapist for you if any of the following apply: you've experienced traumatic events and feel stuck, you're grappling with professional burnout or compassion fatigue, you're breaking a family cycle of abuse, or if you've tried traditional talk therapy and need something different.
Twin Cities Mental Health&Couples Faten Khoury
Marriage & Family Therapist, Post, MS, LMFT
Roseville, MN 55113
My interventions are evidence-based and research-supported, drawing from EMDR, ART, Brainspotting, IFS, AEDP, ACT, and DBT, along with a Medical Family Therapy lens.
With over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I have learned that meaningful change begins with understanding what is happening beneath the patterns that keep us stuck. I work with adults and couples navigating relationship struggles, recurring conflict, trauma, anxiety, and major life transitions. Together, we work toward healing unresolved experiences, changing patterns that no longer serve you, and build healthier, more connected relationships with yourself and loved ones.
I specialize in couples therapy, &relationship. My approach is attachment-focused, experiential, &trauma-informed, integrating evidence-based.
My interventions are evidence-based and research-supported, drawing from EMDR, ART, Brainspotting, IFS, AEDP, ACT, and DBT, along with a Medical Family Therapy lens.
With over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I have learned that meaningful change begins with understanding what is happening beneath the patterns that keep us stuck. I work with adults and couples navigating relationship struggles, recurring conflict, trauma, anxiety, and major life transitions. Together, we work toward healing unresolved experiences, changing patterns that no longer serve you, and build healthier, more connected relationships with yourself and loved ones.
I specialize in couples therapy, &relationship. My approach is attachment-focused, experiential, &trauma-informed, integrating evidence-based.
Shoshana Alexander-Daniels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Waitlist for new clients
We can use Brainspotting or Deep Brain Reorienting for deeper processing.
Hi, I'm Shoshana (they/she). I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), an artist, a parent, and an educator. I'm Black and biracial (Black and white), gender agnostic, and neurodivergent. If I were a D&D character, I'd be chaotic good.
I focus my work on BIPOC clients. This includes people who are Black, Latine, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Arab, Indigenous, and multiracial. I center BIPOC who are LGBTQIA+, disabled, immigrants, and refugees. I work with adults of all ages, and all levels of experience with therapy. My clients say they enjoy my directness, humor, and respectful collaboration.
We can use Brainspotting or Deep Brain Reorienting for deeper processing.
Hi, I'm Shoshana (they/she). I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), an artist, a parent, and an educator. I'm Black and biracial (Black and white), gender agnostic, and neurodivergent. If I were a D&D character, I'd be chaotic good.
I focus my work on BIPOC clients. This includes people who are Black, Latine, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Arab, Indigenous, and multiracial. I center BIPOC who are LGBTQIA+, disabled, immigrants, and refugees. I work with adults of all ages, and all levels of experience with therapy. My clients say they enjoy my directness, humor, and respectful collaboration.
I have training in the Gottman Method (Lvl 1 & 2), neurodivergent couples therapy (through Relational Life Therapy Inst.), EDMR, and Brainspotting (Lvl 1).
I see individuals (13+), couples, and families. My specialties include neurodivergence, infidelity, body image concerns, attachment trauma, and sexual concerns. I also enjoy and have experience working with men's issues, OCD, first responders and their families, ethical non-monogamy, and gender/sexual identity. Having a theatre background, I have a special place in my heart working for performers, actors, and artists.
I have training in the Gottman Method (Lvl 1 & 2), neurodivergent couples therapy (through Relational Life Therapy Inst.), EDMR, and Brainspotting (Lvl 1).
I see individuals (13+), couples, and families. My specialties include neurodivergence, infidelity, body image concerns, attachment trauma, and sexual concerns. I also enjoy and have experience working with men's issues, OCD, first responders and their families, ethical non-monogamy, and gender/sexual identity. Having a theatre background, I have a special place in my heart working for performers, actors, and artists.
Brainspotting invites stress and trauma to resolve, gently and efficiently.
Keeping anxiety at bay is exhausting, while everyday stressors shoot fear throughout your body. You toss and turn at night only to face it all over again each morning. You want to enjoy life without so much internal noise, but aren’t sure where to turn. For some time now, you've known something needs to change, and traditional talk therapy has only gotten you so far. At this point, you know chronic anxiety isn't going away on its own.
Brainspotting invites stress and trauma to resolve, gently and efficiently.
Keeping anxiety at bay is exhausting, while everyday stressors shoot fear throughout your body. You toss and turn at night only to face it all over again each morning. You want to enjoy life without so much internal noise, but aren’t sure where to turn. For some time now, you've known something needs to change, and traditional talk therapy has only gotten you so far. At this point, you know chronic anxiety isn't going away on its own.
A certified Brainspotting Practitioner, I help process trauma and emotional blocks, creating profound, nervous-system change.
Are you struggling with depression or feelings of profound disconnection from your partner or friends? Feeling isolated is exhausting. You may have achieved professional success, yet inside, you feel adrift. We are wired for deep belonging, but the stress of modern life and early childhood pain can blur your clarity and strain your relationships. You need more than just coping skills; you deserve to reclaim your spark, rebuild authentic connections, and foster the emotional maturity and resilience you need to thrive. I work with creative men, women, and LGBTQ+ clients ready to transform isolation into insight and be seen.
A certified Brainspotting Practitioner, I help process trauma and emotional blocks, creating profound, nervous-system change.
Are you struggling with depression or feelings of profound disconnection from your partner or friends? Feeling isolated is exhausting. You may have achieved professional success, yet inside, you feel adrift. We are wired for deep belonging, but the stress of modern life and early childhood pain can blur your clarity and strain your relationships. You need more than just coping skills; you deserve to reclaim your spark, rebuild authentic connections, and foster the emotional maturity and resilience you need to thrive. I work with creative men, women, and LGBTQ+ clients ready to transform isolation into insight and be seen.
Few things in life are as challenging as navigating the complexities of the human experience. That's where Marie Odegaard, MA, LPCC, a seasoned and compassionate licensed counselor, comes in. With almost two decades of experience in the field, Marie has developed a reputation for providing and creating a warm, safe, non-judgmental, strength based therapy that empowers clients to heal, grow and thrive.
Few things in life are as challenging as navigating the complexities of the human experience. That's where Marie Odegaard, MA, LPCC, a seasoned and compassionate licensed counselor, comes in. With almost two decades of experience in the field, Marie has developed a reputation for providing and creating a warm, safe, non-judgmental, strength based therapy that empowers clients to heal, grow and thrive.
My name is Sophie. I am a neurospicy healer, abolitionist, disruptor, truth-teller, single mother & lifelong student & practitioner of cultural self-study. The human experience is not easy by any means, but what we choose to do with our given fate is what shapes our continued becoming (individually & collectively). We often feel like we are alone in our struggles. It is not until we feel safe enough to open up to someone that we realize our perception of aloneness is far from true. Some of the hardest work people do with me is learning how to hold space for themselves & really attune to the intelligence of their own heart.
My name is Sophie. I am a neurospicy healer, abolitionist, disruptor, truth-teller, single mother & lifelong student & practitioner of cultural self-study. The human experience is not easy by any means, but what we choose to do with our given fate is what shapes our continued becoming (individually & collectively). We often feel like we are alone in our struggles. It is not until we feel safe enough to open up to someone that we realize our perception of aloneness is far from true. Some of the hardest work people do with me is learning how to hold space for themselves & really attune to the intelligence of their own heart.
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How does brainspotting work?
Brainspotting works by using eye positioning to identify and process traumatic memories so that a client is better able to move forward and live with less fear. The theory behind brainspotting is that by identifying where a person looks when thinking of traumatic memories, a therapist will be able to guide them to focus on that spot and work with the client to get them out of the “fight, flight, freeze” response associated with the traumatic memory.
Is brainspotting an evidence-based therapy?
Brainspotting is a theory-based alternative therapy. It is one of the newest forms of treatment, so very little research has been completed that examines the mechanism by which it works. The theory behind brainspotting is that eye position can be linked to areas of the brain that store and process memory.
How effective is brainspotting?
Because it is such a new treatment, the effectiveness of brainspotting cannot be quantified. Some people have found it to be effective on its own, or in conjunction with other types of therapy. It is considered an alternative therapy, and it is popular with people for whom more traditional therapies have proven ineffective.
How long does brainspotting take to work?
A typical brainspotting session will last between 60 to 90 minutes. There is no required number of sessions needed to complete brainspotting therapy, but in many cases it is delivered over the course of about six sessions. Clients are encouraged to rate their level of distress prior to a session and again following a session, and to track progress.