Attachment-based Therapists in Brown County, MN
With over 24 years of experience, I bring a deep commitment to helping individuals, children, couples, and families understand, heal, and grow. You’ll be working with someone who emphasizes building on your existing strengths—believing the capacity for healthy change is already within you—and provides a safe, supportive environment tailored to your needs. From talk, art, and play therapy modalities to working with complex issues like trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, family conflict, and domestic abuse, my goal is to guide you toward greater clarity, healthier relationships, and a more satisfying life.
With over 24 years of experience, I bring a deep commitment to helping individuals, children, couples, and families understand, heal, and grow. You’ll be working with someone who emphasizes building on your existing strengths—believing the capacity for healthy change is already within you—and provides a safe, supportive environment tailored to your needs. From talk, art, and play therapy modalities to working with complex issues like trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, family conflict, and domestic abuse, my goal is to guide you toward greater clarity, healthier relationships, and a more satisfying life.
An ideal mental health therapy client is someone who is open to growth, willing to engage in the therapeutic process, and committed to making positive changes in their life. They may not have all the answers, but they are ready to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with the guidance of a therapist.
Issues & Struggles:
• Struggling with anxiety, depression, or overwhelming emotions.
• Feeling stuck in negative thought patterns or self-doubt.
• Dealing with life transitions (career changes, relationships, loss).
• Experiencing trauma, PTSD, or unresolved past experiences.
• Battling stress, burnout, or perfectionism.
An ideal mental health therapy client is someone who is open to growth, willing to engage in the therapeutic process, and committed to making positive changes in their life. They may not have all the answers, but they are ready to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with the guidance of a therapist.
Issues & Struggles:
• Struggling with anxiety, depression, or overwhelming emotions.
• Feeling stuck in negative thought patterns or self-doubt.
• Dealing with life transitions (career changes, relationships, loss).
• Experiencing trauma, PTSD, or unresolved past experiences.
• Battling stress, burnout, or perfectionism.
I believe in providing a caring, supportive, and client-centered environment. I want to offer effective therapeutic interventions to help adults, families, and children manage their mental health symptoms, so they can live a more happy and healthier lifestyle, plus finding their inner peace of "Serenity" in their life. I work with children as young as 4 years old, adolescents, adults, and families. I provide individual, family, and group therapies. I have also worked with a number of diverse individuals and families with a wide range of mental health disorders.
I believe in providing a caring, supportive, and client-centered environment. I want to offer effective therapeutic interventions to help adults, families, and children manage their mental health symptoms, so they can live a more happy and healthier lifestyle, plus finding their inner peace of "Serenity" in their life. I work with children as young as 4 years old, adolescents, adults, and families. I provide individual, family, and group therapies. I have also worked with a number of diverse individuals and families with a wide range of mental health disorders.
Hello, I'm Lindsay Boettger and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor(LPCC). I have been practicing in the field for twelve years in various roles including therapy, clinical supervision, and as Director. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and my first goal is helping you to feel comfortable and supported. I provide individual and family therapy. Although I typically think about your concerns using a developmental lens, I believe it is imperative that I tailor my approach to you and your needs.
Hello, I'm Lindsay Boettger and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor(LPCC). I have been practicing in the field for twelve years in various roles including therapy, clinical supervision, and as Director. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and my first goal is helping you to feel comfortable and supported. I provide individual and family therapy. Although I typically think about your concerns using a developmental lens, I believe it is imperative that I tailor my approach to you and your needs.
Taryn received her Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Argosy University, Eagan and her Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Taryn has clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in outpatient, community, in-home, and school settings. She provides individual, couples, and family therapy services to all ages. She operates from a Relational focused philosophy that emphasizes building a relationship as the key foundation to successful therapy. Taryn utilizes an eclectic approach with clients and will choose the approach that best meets the client’s needs.
Taryn received her Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Argosy University, Eagan and her Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Taryn has clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in outpatient, community, in-home, and school settings. She provides individual, couples, and family therapy services to all ages. She operates from a Relational focused philosophy that emphasizes building a relationship as the key foundation to successful therapy. Taryn utilizes an eclectic approach with clients and will choose the approach that best meets the client’s needs.
Footnotes: Family Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTPII, NCC, MA
Serves Area
Connecting hope and healing for good. Highly respectful, confidential and expertly trained. Area professionals seek counseling services with Amanda Gerdts due to the unique care and structure of her company. If you have tried counseling before and were frustrated, if you have felt unheard or stuck within your relationships, if you have a trauma history and have been discouraged or fearful of your memories, then you are in the right place! Amanda is a marriage warrior, a highly trained trauma expert and offers confidentiality options that business professionals love. Grace Focused Christian Counseling. Real Change. Real Hope.
Connecting hope and healing for good. Highly respectful, confidential and expertly trained. Area professionals seek counseling services with Amanda Gerdts due to the unique care and structure of her company. If you have tried counseling before and were frustrated, if you have felt unheard or stuck within your relationships, if you have a trauma history and have been discouraged or fearful of your memories, then you are in the right place! Amanda is a marriage warrior, a highly trained trauma expert and offers confidentiality options that business professionals love. Grace Focused Christian Counseling. Real Change. Real Hope.
Most clients seeking a trauma therapist want a no-nonsense, empathetic guide who gets it. They're craving someone who’s battle-tested, offering real-world tools, not textbook fluff. They need a fearless ally who can navigate the darkest waters with them, providing hardcore validation, unwavering support, and practical strategies for healing. Clients want a therapist who's as raw and real as their pain, ready to dig deep, confront the past, and ignite a powerful transformation. You can find a longer Video Introduction and description of services by visiting www.wadelang.com
Most clients seeking a trauma therapist want a no-nonsense, empathetic guide who gets it. They're craving someone who’s battle-tested, offering real-world tools, not textbook fluff. They need a fearless ally who can navigate the darkest waters with them, providing hardcore validation, unwavering support, and practical strategies for healing. Clients want a therapist who's as raw and real as their pain, ready to dig deep, confront the past, and ignite a powerful transformation. You can find a longer Video Introduction and description of services by visiting www.wadelang.com
I have been helping couples and families find ways to bring calm, relaxation and even FUN back into their lives. Every family is unique and I will help you find your authentic and genuine connection by communicating and interacting in new ways that express your individuality. Through regaining trust and opening up communication families are reducing stress and depression and finding their way back together ... I'd like to show you how. Depression and anxiety are on the rise and can be making a big impact on how your marriage. Learning how to manage stressors and reduce fighting is a game changer, let's get started !
I have been helping couples and families find ways to bring calm, relaxation and even FUN back into their lives. Every family is unique and I will help you find your authentic and genuine connection by communicating and interacting in new ways that express your individuality. Through regaining trust and opening up communication families are reducing stress and depression and finding their way back together ... I'd like to show you how. Depression and anxiety are on the rise and can be making a big impact on how your marriage. Learning how to manage stressors and reduce fighting is a game changer, let's get started !
I work with high-performing adults including healthcare professionals, academic faculty, leaders, and those in demanding roles who are navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, or persistent patterns that no longer respond to effort alone.
Many of my clients are used to functioning at a high level, yet find themselves feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. Therapy becomes a space to step out of constant output and into a more sustainable, aligned way of living and working.
I work with high-performing adults including healthcare professionals, academic faculty, leaders, and those in demanding roles who are navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, or persistent patterns that no longer respond to effort alone.
Many of my clients are used to functioning at a high level, yet find themselves feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. Therapy becomes a space to step out of constant output and into a more sustainable, aligned way of living and working.
Online Therapists
Luyang Gao
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
2 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Waitlist for new clients
Psychotherapy is the intricate healing process of restoring parts of ourselves that we are struggling with. While we humans cannot choose what happens to us or make everything “right” to us, we have the power to alter how suffering affects us.
Psychotherapy is the intricate healing process of restoring parts of ourselves that we are struggling with. While we humans cannot choose what happens to us or make everything “right” to us, we have the power to alter how suffering affects us.
As a therapist, my goal is to allow you to be who you are right now, using a lot of empathy (and well-meaning humor) as well as structure and direction, when necessary. My approach is one of curiosity about you and your ideal self and future. I am typically pretty direct in my approach, which people tend to really appreciate and enjoy! Working together, we will identify and collaborate on goals and how to move you towards them. I would be honored to assist you on your health and wellness journey. Check out my interview on MPR: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2020/03/24/davis-tips-for-staying-resilient-during-the-covid19-pandemic
As a therapist, my goal is to allow you to be who you are right now, using a lot of empathy (and well-meaning humor) as well as structure and direction, when necessary. My approach is one of curiosity about you and your ideal self and future. I am typically pretty direct in my approach, which people tend to really appreciate and enjoy! Working together, we will identify and collaborate on goals and how to move you towards them. I would be honored to assist you on your health and wellness journey. Check out my interview on MPR: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2020/03/24/davis-tips-for-staying-resilient-during-the-covid19-pandemic
I am a Christian therapist, and I will have current openings for telehealth clients. I want to understand your story. I will work collaboratively with you to meet your unique needs. I am here to help you process through a wide variety of life's struggles. My goal is to challenge long standing patterns, offer unique perspective and help you build a tool kit in order to bring change and relief from current circumstances.
I am a Christian therapist, and I will have current openings for telehealth clients. I want to understand your story. I will work collaboratively with you to meet your unique needs. I am here to help you process through a wide variety of life's struggles. My goal is to challenge long standing patterns, offer unique perspective and help you build a tool kit in order to bring change and relief from current circumstances.
I work with individuals navigating anxiety, life transitions, self-discovery, rumination, and building a loving relationship with themselves. I also support those navigating estranged relationships. With couples and parents, I help them navigate shifts in their relationship dynamics—whether expanding their family, managing parental burnout, or feeling the weight of the invisible load. I encourage couples to embrace healthy communication, approach conflict with curiosity, and cultivate safety during vulnerable moments. I also specialize in supporting mothers with boundaries, anger, community building, and the challenges of PPA/D.
I work with individuals navigating anxiety, life transitions, self-discovery, rumination, and building a loving relationship with themselves. I also support those navigating estranged relationships. With couples and parents, I help them navigate shifts in their relationship dynamics—whether expanding their family, managing parental burnout, or feeling the weight of the invisible load. I encourage couples to embrace healthy communication, approach conflict with curiosity, and cultivate safety during vulnerable moments. I also specialize in supporting mothers with boundaries, anger, community building, and the challenges of PPA/D.
Hi, I'm Stacey K. I’m a board-certified licensed therapist specializing in women’s mental health as well as a certified specialist in anxiety and ADHD. Central to my practice is a holistic approach that considers more than just traditional talk therapy. I help clients invest in their well-being, stop putting themselves last, repair relationships, increase self-worth, navigate boundaries, and move away from harsh inner critics, perfectionism, and ‘people-pleasing.'
Hi, I'm Stacey K. I’m a board-certified licensed therapist specializing in women’s mental health as well as a certified specialist in anxiety and ADHD. Central to my practice is a holistic approach that considers more than just traditional talk therapy. I help clients invest in their well-being, stop putting themselves last, repair relationships, increase self-worth, navigate boundaries, and move away from harsh inner critics, perfectionism, and ‘people-pleasing.'
I am honored to work with individuals, couples and families who experience conflict and disconnection. With couples and families this may look like: infidelity, lack of intimacy, sexual concerns, parenting challenges, broken trust, lack of communication, difficult transitions and not feeling validated. You will have a safe place to share your reality, while being held accountable. Let's get you seen and heard by one another!
I am honored to work with individuals, couples and families who experience conflict and disconnection. With couples and families this may look like: infidelity, lack of intimacy, sexual concerns, parenting challenges, broken trust, lack of communication, difficult transitions and not feeling validated. You will have a safe place to share your reality, while being held accountable. Let's get you seen and heard by one another!
Ever felt that it’s overwhelming to try and fit the pieces of your life together? Maybe you’ve been working on the puzzle for a while but the picture isn’t matching the one on the box, or life knocked the puzzle off the table and left you to pick up the pieces, or you’ve used all the pieces but the picture isn’t complete. When this happens, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or ill-prepared for the ups and downs of daily life. Wherever you are wanting to feel more put together, it can be frustrating and exhausting to keep trying when your efforts aren’t having the impact you would want.
Ever felt that it’s overwhelming to try and fit the pieces of your life together? Maybe you’ve been working on the puzzle for a while but the picture isn’t matching the one on the box, or life knocked the puzzle off the table and left you to pick up the pieces, or you’ve used all the pieces but the picture isn’t complete. When this happens, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or ill-prepared for the ups and downs of daily life. Wherever you are wanting to feel more put together, it can be frustrating and exhausting to keep trying when your efforts aren’t having the impact you would want.
Are you seeking healing, deeper connection, and emotional growth in your relationship or within yourself? Are you struggling with issues like Relationship Challenges, Anxiety, Trauma, Grief, Depression, Self-Esteem, or Life Transitions? I offer a safe space to release old wounds and embrace emotional healing.
Are you seeking healing, deeper connection, and emotional growth in your relationship or within yourself? Are you struggling with issues like Relationship Challenges, Anxiety, Trauma, Grief, Depression, Self-Esteem, or Life Transitions? I offer a safe space to release old wounds and embrace emotional healing.
I work from a person centered approach, which means you are the driving force for your own therapy. I believe you have the power to heal and grow. I believe in authenticity and being your full self, and I try to bring myself into the therapy room as well. I look forward to working with you to explore and meet your goals.
I work from a person centered approach, which means you are the driving force for your own therapy. I believe you have the power to heal and grow. I believe in authenticity and being your full self, and I try to bring myself into the therapy room as well. I look forward to working with you to explore and meet your goals.
Allison Bjork
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Saint Paul, MN 55105
Waitlist for new clients
Allison provides individual therapy to clients ages 18+ and is patient, straightforward and kind. Allison is an experienced clinician working with trauma, mood disorders, relationship issues, OCD, cultural issues and stress from navigating life’s challenges. She uses humor and a relaxed approach to help clients feel safe while addressing difficult topics. Allison emphasizes client autonomy and safety in every session, guiding clients to better understand themselves and their relationship with the world around them. She uses a combination of CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Psychoeducation and more.
Allison provides individual therapy to clients ages 18+ and is patient, straightforward and kind. Allison is an experienced clinician working with trauma, mood disorders, relationship issues, OCD, cultural issues and stress from navigating life’s challenges. She uses humor and a relaxed approach to help clients feel safe while addressing difficult topics. Allison emphasizes client autonomy and safety in every session, guiding clients to better understand themselves and their relationship with the world around them. She uses a combination of CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Psychoeducation and more.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist that works with couples at critical stages of their life together: premarital/coupling well, parenting well, navigating midlife transitions in identity, spirituality, and purpose as well as a unique focus on midlife-end-of-life (unexpected terminal illness diagnosis & the accompanying family system issues that arise).
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist that works with couples at critical stages of their life together: premarital/coupling well, parenting well, navigating midlife transitions in identity, spirituality, and purpose as well as a unique focus on midlife-end-of-life (unexpected terminal illness diagnosis & the accompanying family system issues that arise).
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Attachment-based Therapists
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.