Therapists for Adults in Arden Hills, MN
I came into the therapy profession as a second career. I hold a PhD in musicology and spent my earlier years working as a musician and music teacher/professor. I find that many of the same skills I used in music/teaching also apply to therapy. Each individual's goals and path toward healing and growing are unique, and I see my job as being a guide on that path. I believe clients already have the answers inside, and our work together is to uncover the truth that lives within. I lean heavily on understanding family systems and historical patterns that shaped who we are as we work together to decide who we can become.
I came into the therapy profession as a second career. I hold a PhD in musicology and spent my earlier years working as a musician and music teacher/professor. I find that many of the same skills I used in music/teaching also apply to therapy. Each individual's goals and path toward healing and growing are unique, and I see my job as being a guide on that path. I believe clients already have the answers inside, and our work together is to uncover the truth that lives within. I lean heavily on understanding family systems and historical patterns that shaped who we are as we work together to decide who we can become.
I believe that everyone has inherent strengths that can be illuminated through therapy. My approach is centered on exploring your authenticity, providing space where you can share thoughts and feelings without fear or criticism, and strengthening your understanding of yourself in connection to your community. I enjoy working collaboratively with individuals, looking at cultural/systemic barriers when discussing factors of stress. Folks who tend to find their way into my office are looking to address concerns around their identity, anxiety, depression, life transitions, or a wide spectrum of traumatic experiences.
I believe that everyone has inherent strengths that can be illuminated through therapy. My approach is centered on exploring your authenticity, providing space where you can share thoughts and feelings without fear or criticism, and strengthening your understanding of yourself in connection to your community. I enjoy working collaboratively with individuals, looking at cultural/systemic barriers when discussing factors of stress. Folks who tend to find their way into my office are looking to address concerns around their identity, anxiety, depression, life transitions, or a wide spectrum of traumatic experiences.
Whether working with children, adolescents, or adults, I love working alongside my clients to help them discover how to harness their strengths to guide them in meeting their goals.
My main goal as a therapist is to help my clients understand how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are intertwined. Sometimes we need to challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and access a full range of emotions that produces change and creates a healthier outcome. We’ll work together to explore where beliefs originated and work to challenge them.
Whether working with children, adolescents, or adults, I love working alongside my clients to help them discover how to harness their strengths to guide them in meeting their goals.
My main goal as a therapist is to help my clients understand how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are intertwined. Sometimes we need to challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and access a full range of emotions that produces change and creates a healthier outcome. We’ll work together to explore where beliefs originated and work to challenge them.
It is my life's purpose to help people discover their potential and transform themselves in order to enjoy the fullest life possible. Together we will uncover and utilize your strengths to find solutions in a compassionate, respectful, and non-judgemental way. Providing my clients with a supportive, creative, and caring environment is essential to me. I value the connection I have with my clients, and I am grateful and passionate about my work. It is tremendously rewarding to witness and share in my client's growth, and transformation, and to watch them thrive.
It is my life's purpose to help people discover their potential and transform themselves in order to enjoy the fullest life possible. Together we will uncover and utilize your strengths to find solutions in a compassionate, respectful, and non-judgemental way. Providing my clients with a supportive, creative, and caring environment is essential to me. I value the connection I have with my clients, and I am grateful and passionate about my work. It is tremendously rewarding to witness and share in my client's growth, and transformation, and to watch them thrive.
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor. I have a long history of working to improve people’s mental wellness and promote recovery and participation in community. Charlie is experienced in working with trauma, depressive disorders, loneliness, anxiety disorders and behavioral issues. Charlie’s training is in mental health and substance use disorders, focusing on changing repetitive behaviors that no longer serve you.
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor. I have a long history of working to improve people’s mental wellness and promote recovery and participation in community. Charlie is experienced in working with trauma, depressive disorders, loneliness, anxiety disorders and behavioral issues. Charlie’s training is in mental health and substance use disorders, focusing on changing repetitive behaviors that no longer serve you.
When relationships feel stuck, distant, or just plain hard — I help individuals, couples, and families work through trauma, anxiety, depression, and relational struggles. Many come feeling trapped in patterns that no longer serve them, longing for clarity and change aligned with their values. With a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy and seminary training, I offer Christian counseling when desired—grounded in grace, relational depth, and the belief that healing happens through faith, insight, and intentional care. Therapy is a space to be seen, known, and supported.
When relationships feel stuck, distant, or just plain hard — I help individuals, couples, and families work through trauma, anxiety, depression, and relational struggles. Many come feeling trapped in patterns that no longer serve them, longing for clarity and change aligned with their values. With a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy and seminary training, I offer Christian counseling when desired—grounded in grace, relational depth, and the belief that healing happens through faith, insight, and intentional care. Therapy is a space to be seen, known, and supported.
I work with adult (17+) individuals, couples, and groups in Minnesota.
If you find yourself coping with life events and stressors in unhelpful ways, let's talk. Issues we can face together include anxiety, abuse, career path, childhood wounds, depression, grief and loss, parenting, life in the performing arts, relationships, sexual violation, substance use, and trauma. Let's determine the underlying causes of your unwanted symptoms in order to apply state-of-the-art, evidence-based treatment approaches in a safe therapeutic environment.
I work with adult (17+) individuals, couples, and groups in Minnesota.
If you find yourself coping with life events and stressors in unhelpful ways, let's talk. Issues we can face together include anxiety, abuse, career path, childhood wounds, depression, grief and loss, parenting, life in the performing arts, relationships, sexual violation, substance use, and trauma. Let's determine the underlying causes of your unwanted symptoms in order to apply state-of-the-art, evidence-based treatment approaches in a safe therapeutic environment.
You’re feeling disconnected, maybe from yourself, maybe from others and there’s a quiet sense of loneliness that’s hard to shake. You might feel stuck, overwhelmed by anxiety or fear, unsure of how to move forward. Joy and meaning feel distant, and you’re searching for a way to reconnect with who you are and what matters most.
Whether you’re new to therapy or have already begun your own healing work, you don’t have to navigate this alone. Reaching this point often means something inside you is ready for change, and that’s an important place to begin.
You’re feeling disconnected, maybe from yourself, maybe from others and there’s a quiet sense of loneliness that’s hard to shake. You might feel stuck, overwhelmed by anxiety or fear, unsure of how to move forward. Joy and meaning feel distant, and you’re searching for a way to reconnect with who you are and what matters most.
Whether you’re new to therapy or have already begun your own healing work, you don’t have to navigate this alone. Reaching this point often means something inside you is ready for change, and that’s an important place to begin.
I help adults heal from the impact of past relationships—whether that means childhood trauma, betrayal, or the lingering effects of disconnection.
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.
I help adults heal from the impact of past relationships—whether that means childhood trauma, betrayal, or the lingering effects of disconnection.
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.
Diane L Hovey
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CPT, CSAT
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
If you are searching for help with betrayal trauma, infidelity, sexual betrayal, or other relational trauma, you may feel like your reality has been turned upside down. Many describe this experience as disorienting, overwhelming, and difficult to make sense of—especially when trust and safety have been broken. My work focuses on helping you move through this disruption toward meaning-making, resilience, and a renewed sense of self, purpose, and direction.
If you are searching for help with betrayal trauma, infidelity, sexual betrayal, or other relational trauma, you may feel like your reality has been turned upside down. Many describe this experience as disorienting, overwhelming, and difficult to make sense of—especially when trust and safety have been broken. My work focuses on helping you move through this disruption toward meaning-making, resilience, and a renewed sense of self, purpose, and direction.
Whether you're seeking support during a challenging time, experiencing relational stress, or embarking on journey of self-love and personal growth, I'm grateful to walk alongside you. I enjoy working with a wide range of themes including interpersonal and relationship concerns, anxiety, stress, depression, women's issues (e.g. intersection of mental health and menstrual cycle), life changes, explorations of spirituality, values, vocation, and life purpose, and more.
Whether you're seeking support during a challenging time, experiencing relational stress, or embarking on journey of self-love and personal growth, I'm grateful to walk alongside you. I enjoy working with a wide range of themes including interpersonal and relationship concerns, anxiety, stress, depression, women's issues (e.g. intersection of mental health and menstrual cycle), life changes, explorations of spirituality, values, vocation, and life purpose, and more.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and need a safe space to process the stress and worries of life? Are there hurtful and frustrating relationships you need help navigating? Are you feeling hopeless, shut down, or "off?" Do you need dedicated time to heal from trauma in a lasting way?
We can work together towards lessening your anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief, so your pain can decrease and you can more fully live your life. Whether you are a parent, connected to the military, first responder, or individual, you have come to the right place.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and need a safe space to process the stress and worries of life? Are there hurtful and frustrating relationships you need help navigating? Are you feeling hopeless, shut down, or "off?" Do you need dedicated time to heal from trauma in a lasting way?
We can work together towards lessening your anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief, so your pain can decrease and you can more fully live your life. Whether you are a parent, connected to the military, first responder, or individual, you have come to the right place.
Are you feeling sad or anxious daily? Are you living the life you want to live? My approach in working with clients involves empowering, emotionally focused work, which includes building a connection for better growth during your therapy journey. I believe in supporting each client along the path of their own healing journey, and in doing so, helping clients live a more happy and balanced life. I enjoy seeing clients with relationship issues, depression and anxiety.
Are you feeling sad or anxious daily? Are you living the life you want to live? My approach in working with clients involves empowering, emotionally focused work, which includes building a connection for better growth during your therapy journey. I believe in supporting each client along the path of their own healing journey, and in doing so, helping clients live a more happy and balanced life. I enjoy seeing clients with relationship issues, depression and anxiety.
Change is possible and I believe there is always more healing available to us. Through integrating art and trauma therapy I seek to empower people to express themselves, access their strength, heal, and move forward.
Change is possible and I believe there is always more healing available to us. Through integrating art and trauma therapy I seek to empower people to express themselves, access their strength, heal, and move forward.
Facing hardships is something we all have in common. How each of us experience those hardships varies based on who we are, where we come from, what expectations we may have had, and what information we had at the time. Sometimes the hardship was not feeling safe growing up, for example not feeling like you could be yourself or being bullied. A hardship could also be a medical diagnosis, a car accident, being the victim or witness to a crime, a phobia, losing a loved one...and the list goes on. If you are ready to face what hardships you have experienced and how it’s impacted you, I would be honored to help you in this journey.
Facing hardships is something we all have in common. How each of us experience those hardships varies based on who we are, where we come from, what expectations we may have had, and what information we had at the time. Sometimes the hardship was not feeling safe growing up, for example not feeling like you could be yourself or being bullied. A hardship could also be a medical diagnosis, a car accident, being the victim or witness to a crime, a phobia, losing a loved one...and the list goes on. If you are ready to face what hardships you have experienced and how it’s impacted you, I would be honored to help you in this journey.
While I work with adults of all backgrounds, I especially enjoy working with young adults.
I’m glad you're considering help for yourself or a loved one. The thought of working through hard things in your life may evoke feelings of anxiety, discouragement, indifference, or even anger. And yet, the next steps may feel confusing or intimidating. I want to be the one to help you with those next steps. Over the years, I’ve been blessed to work with people who’ve experienced the above thoughts and feelings but were willing to go through some discomfort to ultimately be free from long-lasting, sometimes life-long, mental health difficulties.
While I work with adults of all backgrounds, I especially enjoy working with young adults.
I’m glad you're considering help for yourself or a loved one. The thought of working through hard things in your life may evoke feelings of anxiety, discouragement, indifference, or even anger. And yet, the next steps may feel confusing or intimidating. I want to be the one to help you with those next steps. Over the years, I’ve been blessed to work with people who’ve experienced the above thoughts and feelings but were willing to go through some discomfort to ultimately be free from long-lasting, sometimes life-long, mental health difficulties.
I have over 11 years of experience helping adults with anxiety, attachment issues, grief, trauma and more.
My focus is on validating your emotional experience, allowing you to be seen and heard with understanding and compassion, connecting you with your body, and encouraging authentic expression. I work from the premise that each individual has within them the ability to be whole and thrive. As children and throughout life we are reinforced for certain behaviors that are not in our true nature and we let go of some of our inherent gifts because they are not reinforced.
I have over 11 years of experience helping adults with anxiety, attachment issues, grief, trauma and more.
My focus is on validating your emotional experience, allowing you to be seen and heard with understanding and compassion, connecting you with your body, and encouraging authentic expression. I work from the premise that each individual has within them the ability to be whole and thrive. As children and throughout life we are reinforced for certain behaviors that are not in our true nature and we let go of some of our inherent gifts because they are not reinforced.
You can make the change you want. And I can help. I can assist you in transforming negative and destructive thoughts and behavior into more helpful and compassionate responses. I start with assessing your particular patterns that are self-defeating to what you would like to change in your life. Then I design a program to help you change these behaviors and cope with your existing situation. This mindfulness-based therapy emphasizes working together to help you with depression, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, and chronic or emotional pain; resolve relationship issues; or recover from trauma and grief.
You can make the change you want. And I can help. I can assist you in transforming negative and destructive thoughts and behavior into more helpful and compassionate responses. I start with assessing your particular patterns that are self-defeating to what you would like to change in your life. Then I design a program to help you change these behaviors and cope with your existing situation. This mindfulness-based therapy emphasizes working together to help you with depression, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, and chronic or emotional pain; resolve relationship issues; or recover from trauma and grief.
I am a therapist, clinical supervisor, and trainer with almost 15 years of experience in providing services to children, teens, families, and parents. I have specialties in early childhood mental health and permanency/adoption concerns. I am trained in Trauma-Informed Child Parent Psychotherapy (TI- CPP) and completed the Permanency and Adoption Competency program through UMN in 2015. Every person and child is different and I work to use many techniques based on development, age, and presenting concerns. I am also passionate about including parents in a child's treatment and love working with parents individually as well.
I am a therapist, clinical supervisor, and trainer with almost 15 years of experience in providing services to children, teens, families, and parents. I have specialties in early childhood mental health and permanency/adoption concerns. I am trained in Trauma-Informed Child Parent Psychotherapy (TI- CPP) and completed the Permanency and Adoption Competency program through UMN in 2015. Every person and child is different and I work to use many techniques based on development, age, and presenting concerns. I am also passionate about including parents in a child's treatment and love working with parents individually as well.
I currently offer Individual psychotherapy and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) services. I focus on treating addictions, anxiety, depression, and helping with sports performance issues. I believe that developing a safe and secure relationship with each of my patients is essential for them to learn new ways of thinking and behaving, to find meaning and purpose in their life, & to move towards creating a whole and complete sense of self. My approach to healing is informed by acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive-behavior therapy, transpersonal psychology, person-centered therapy, & somatic approaches to healing.
I currently offer Individual psychotherapy and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) services. I focus on treating addictions, anxiety, depression, and helping with sports performance issues. I believe that developing a safe and secure relationship with each of my patients is essential for them to learn new ways of thinking and behaving, to find meaning and purpose in their life, & to move towards creating a whole and complete sense of self. My approach to healing is informed by acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive-behavior therapy, transpersonal psychology, person-centered therapy, & somatic approaches to healing.
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FAQ - About Adult Counseling
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioral therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists hold various licenses depending on their training and state requirements. Common therapy credentials include Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs). Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) receive additional doctoral-level training and may focus on assessments or more specialized therapeutic approaches. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.