Brainspotting Therapists in Burnsville, MN
I view therapy as a way to take a moment for yourself and spend it with someone who can listen, offer support, and share skills/knowledge to help in healing and growth. I absolutely love spending time with clients, getting to know them, and being part of their therapy process. I also work with a certified therapy dog who offers another level of peace, calm, and comfort for all clients.
I view therapy as a way to take a moment for yourself and spend it with someone who can listen, offer support, and share skills/knowledge to help in healing and growth. I absolutely love spending time with clients, getting to know them, and being part of their therapy process. I also work with a certified therapy dog who offers another level of peace, calm, and comfort for all clients.
I'm Venus Burney; I am a mom, a caregiver, and a black woman, and of the Christian faith. I welcome people of any faith or spiritual belief system. I am encouraging, insightful, and identity affirming. I believe that people do not have to share the same beliefs to be affirmed, and respected. The world is a rocky place, with many ravines and hills that can make it challenging at best to navigate, but it's doable. I lead with integrity and with will work to explore paths and processes that bring about hope and change for those who are seeking it. If you're up to do the work, I'll come along side you.
I'm Venus Burney; I am a mom, a caregiver, and a black woman, and of the Christian faith. I welcome people of any faith or spiritual belief system. I am encouraging, insightful, and identity affirming. I believe that people do not have to share the same beliefs to be affirmed, and respected. The world is a rocky place, with many ravines and hills that can make it challenging at best to navigate, but it's doable. I lead with integrity and with will work to explore paths and processes that bring about hope and change for those who are seeking it. If you're up to do the work, I'll come along side you.
Finally, my theoretical approaches are psychodynamic, self-psycholgy, brainspotting, and narrative exposure therapy.
Do you feel stuck in the same relationship patterns, struggling with self-doubt, or carrying unresolved trauma that continues to affect your life? I work with adults who want to better understand themselves, improve their relationships, and heal from past experiences. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. Together, we focus on helping you gain clarity, build confidence, and create healthier patterns in your life and relationships.
Finally, my theoretical approaches are psychodynamic, self-psycholgy, brainspotting, and narrative exposure therapy.
Do you feel stuck in the same relationship patterns, struggling with self-doubt, or carrying unresolved trauma that continues to affect your life? I work with adults who want to better understand themselves, improve their relationships, and heal from past experiences. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. Together, we focus on helping you gain clarity, build confidence, and create healthier patterns in your life and relationships.
I've also been trained in Brainspotting I & II for trauma.
I see children ages 8+, teens, and adults in a relaxed space. Your goals are my priority. A bit about me: I studied Special Education & Behavior Strategy at MN State University-Mankato, focusing on helping Indigenous youth grow socially and emotionally. Later, I received my Master's in Counseling & Psychological Services from St. Mary's University of MN.
I've also been trained in Brainspotting I & II for trauma.
I see children ages 8+, teens, and adults in a relaxed space. Your goals are my priority. A bit about me: I studied Special Education & Behavior Strategy at MN State University-Mankato, focusing on helping Indigenous youth grow socially and emotionally. Later, I received my Master's in Counseling & Psychological Services from St. Mary's University of MN.
Are you feeling stuck in your relationship? No matter what you say, you don't feel truly heard or seen? Do you find yourself stuck in your head, going over the same worries, the same arguments, the same patterns, wondering how to finally break free?
Whether you're navigating relationship challenges, anxiety, or long-standing emotional patterns, I help individuals, couples, and families reconnect with themselves and each other in a more authentic way. I specialize in working with clients who are caught in cycles, especially those struggling to express their needs in relationships or to manage anxiety that feels all consuming.
Are you feeling stuck in your relationship? No matter what you say, you don't feel truly heard or seen? Do you find yourself stuck in your head, going over the same worries, the same arguments, the same patterns, wondering how to finally break free?
Whether you're navigating relationship challenges, anxiety, or long-standing emotional patterns, I help individuals, couples, and families reconnect with themselves and each other in a more authentic way. I specialize in working with clients who are caught in cycles, especially those struggling to express their needs in relationships or to manage anxiety that feels all consuming.
Sheila J. Marker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Burnsville, MN 55337
Waitlist for new clients
My passion is to come along side of you in your struggles, offering hope and encouragement that you can find healing and wholeness in your life. My commitment is to provide an environment that is supportive and safe. We will journey together to find the pathway to a new life; a life filled with meaning, purpose and fulfillment.
My passion is to come along side of you in your struggles, offering hope and encouragement that you can find healing and wholeness in your life. My commitment is to provide an environment that is supportive and safe. We will journey together to find the pathway to a new life; a life filled with meaning, purpose and fulfillment.
Do you fear no one will understand you? In situations longer than you should be? Struggling with the complexities of grief or major life transitions? I work with adolescents, teens, and adults to help heal their self-worth wounds before their potential harmful coping skills manifest into lifelong struggles, and help folks rewrite their story once they understand that the only person that needs to understand them is themselves.
Do you fear no one will understand you? In situations longer than you should be? Struggling with the complexities of grief or major life transitions? I work with adolescents, teens, and adults to help heal their self-worth wounds before their potential harmful coping skills manifest into lifelong struggles, and help folks rewrite their story once they understand that the only person that needs to understand them is themselves.
I am trained in Brainspotting and use this option with many clients especially those who have experienced drama.
My partner Kristin Lindgren and I started New Path Counseling LLC to provide clinical social work services and educational assistance. I provide the clinical social work services focusing on work with adults, young adults, teens and others. I provide services based on a trauma informed approach and focus on adjustment disorder, depression, shame and guilt along with life transitions. I also provide Employee Assistance Program Services, Life Coaching and career counseling. You can also connect with me at: https://www.betterhelp.com/michael-arieta/
I am trained in Brainspotting and use this option with many clients especially those who have experienced drama.
My partner Kristin Lindgren and I started New Path Counseling LLC to provide clinical social work services and educational assistance. I provide the clinical social work services focusing on work with adults, young adults, teens and others. I provide services based on a trauma informed approach and focus on adjustment disorder, depression, shame and guilt along with life transitions. I also provide Employee Assistance Program Services, Life Coaching and career counseling. You can also connect with me at: https://www.betterhelp.com/michael-arieta/
For PTSD, I am trained in EMDR and Certified in Brainspotting.
If you are here reading this, you want something better for yourself. We are complex individuals, and when you gain a better understanding of who you truly are, you will be amazed at how life takes on a new perspective. To be more productive in your work, having healthier and deeper relationships, and to be more comfortable with yourself, are among the many benefits of therapy. I believe in the power of therapy and having greater personal insight. I have seen it work for my clients and myself. If you ready to take this first step, let's talk!
For PTSD, I am trained in EMDR and Certified in Brainspotting.
If you are here reading this, you want something better for yourself. We are complex individuals, and when you gain a better understanding of who you truly are, you will be amazed at how life takes on a new perspective. To be more productive in your work, having healthier and deeper relationships, and to be more comfortable with yourself, are among the many benefits of therapy. I believe in the power of therapy and having greater personal insight. I have seen it work for my clients and myself. If you ready to take this first step, let's talk!
I'm a LICSW trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and trauma-focused CBT.
In the midst of life's storm, finding solace and healing is not just a distant dream – it's an achievable reality. If you're grappling with the heavy weight of depression, the relentless grip of anxiety, or the lingering echoes of past traumas, please know that you're not alone. Together, we can navigate the labyrinth of emotions, working hand in hand to bring back the light that depression has dimmed. Let's uncover the roots of your anxiety and cultivate tools to regain control over your thoughts. And as we address the scars left by trauma, we'll embark on a journey towards reclaiming your power and rewriting your story.
I'm a LICSW trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and trauma-focused CBT.
In the midst of life's storm, finding solace and healing is not just a distant dream – it's an achievable reality. If you're grappling with the heavy weight of depression, the relentless grip of anxiety, or the lingering echoes of past traumas, please know that you're not alone. Together, we can navigate the labyrinth of emotions, working hand in hand to bring back the light that depression has dimmed. Let's uncover the roots of your anxiety and cultivate tools to regain control over your thoughts. And as we address the scars left by trauma, we'll embark on a journey towards reclaiming your power and rewriting your story.
I am certified in PREPARE/ENRICH for Premarital, pre-commitment, and Marital Counseling; and trained in Trauma-CBT and Brainspotting.
Every person has their own story shaped by culture, language, family, experiences, and more, making you unique. All of these factors make you the expert in your healing and needs. I take a holistic approach and consider your psychological, physical, spiritual, religious, and social life. I hope to use this to help you feel safe and confident in and outside the therapy room. It is important to me to develop a solid therapeutic relationship with my clients. I have seen how a therapeutic relationship where being challenged, heard, validated, and empowered is valuable. I bring humor, curiosity, and transparency into the therapy room.
I am certified in PREPARE/ENRICH for Premarital, pre-commitment, and Marital Counseling; and trained in Trauma-CBT and Brainspotting.
Every person has their own story shaped by culture, language, family, experiences, and more, making you unique. All of these factors make you the expert in your healing and needs. I take a holistic approach and consider your psychological, physical, spiritual, religious, and social life. I hope to use this to help you feel safe and confident in and outside the therapy room. It is important to me to develop a solid therapeutic relationship with my clients. I have seen how a therapeutic relationship where being challenged, heard, validated, and empowered is valuable. I bring humor, curiosity, and transparency into the therapy room.
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My specialties: Existential Mental Health Counseling, Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Spiritual Psychotherapy based on Torah teachings; Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment disorders, Career counseling; MBTI, Strengths Finder.
Do you feel lonely and stuck? Are you angry? Are you frustrated with your children and parenting issues? Are you deeply hurt? It might be time for change. I can help you get unstuck and will be with you on your journey until you gain enough strength to take it on your own. In a safe environment and with two creative minds life can become brighter and easier to handle.
My specialties: Existential Mental Health Counseling, Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Spiritual Psychotherapy based on Torah teachings; Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment disorders, Career counseling; MBTI, Strengths Finder.
Do you feel lonely and stuck? Are you angry? Are you frustrated with your children and parenting issues? Are you deeply hurt? It might be time for change. I can help you get unstuck and will be with you on your journey until you gain enough strength to take it on your own. In a safe environment and with two creative minds life can become brighter and easier to handle.
You may feel like you will never find a therapist you connect with, or that no one could understand what you are going through. The pain of struggle and daily life, especially now, can be overwhelming. You may feel alone in this world struggling with daily life tasks. My passion is helping couples who feel completely stuck in their relationship learn how to communicate effectively, as well as individuals seeking therapy who need support to find themselves again. I have competency in all types of relationships, people with physical &/or intellectual disabilities, OCD and anxiety, parenting, sexual orientation, and addiction.
You may feel like you will never find a therapist you connect with, or that no one could understand what you are going through. The pain of struggle and daily life, especially now, can be overwhelming. You may feel alone in this world struggling with daily life tasks. My passion is helping couples who feel completely stuck in their relationship learn how to communicate effectively, as well as individuals seeking therapy who need support to find themselves again. I have competency in all types of relationships, people with physical &/or intellectual disabilities, OCD and anxiety, parenting, sexual orientation, and addiction.
I see therapy as collaborative with my clients and utilize play/sand tray, brainspotting, trauma-focused, and strengths-based approaches.
Is your child struggling with anxiety, autism, or emotional challenges? Are you looking for a compassionate therapist who specializes in neurodiversity? I believe it is important to empower others to consciously narrate their lives. I value helping people through empowerment, nurturance, and education. As a child and adult therapist serving Saint Paul and Minneapolis, I specialize in autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, sexual trauma, anxiety, and depression.
I see therapy as collaborative with my clients and utilize play/sand tray, brainspotting, trauma-focused, and strengths-based approaches.
Is your child struggling with anxiety, autism, or emotional challenges? Are you looking for a compassionate therapist who specializes in neurodiversity? I believe it is important to empower others to consciously narrate their lives. I value helping people through empowerment, nurturance, and education. As a child and adult therapist serving Saint Paul and Minneapolis, I specialize in autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, sexual trauma, anxiety, and depression.
I use a variety of modalities including Internal Family Systems and Brainspotting rooted in non-pathologizing, trauma-informed care to help you make sense of your experiences and emotions in a way that promotes healing.
Update: limited spots available- Hello! Asking for help and finding a therapist is not an easy process and I am so glad you’re here.
You may be feeling like your thoughts, experiences, and emotions are too much or too painful and you deserve a nonjudgmental space to be heard. You may also feel like your relationships, school/work, sense of self, and home life are being negatively impacted by how you feel inside and you want to figure out why you're feeling this way. So, if the ways in which you've learned to keep yourself safe so far aren't working as well as they used to and you're ready for change, let's talk about it.
I use a variety of modalities including Internal Family Systems and Brainspotting rooted in non-pathologizing, trauma-informed care to help you make sense of your experiences and emotions in a way that promotes healing.
Update: limited spots available- Hello! Asking for help and finding a therapist is not an easy process and I am so glad you’re here.
You may be feeling like your thoughts, experiences, and emotions are too much or too painful and you deserve a nonjudgmental space to be heard. You may also feel like your relationships, school/work, sense of self, and home life are being negatively impacted by how you feel inside and you want to figure out why you're feeling this way. So, if the ways in which you've learned to keep yourself safe so far aren't working as well as they used to and you're ready for change, let's talk about it.
"Maybe the journey isn't so much about becoming anything. Maybe it's about unbecoming everything that isn't really you." Paulo Coelho - Is it time to discover and claim your true self? Together we can identify how and where old patterns, behaviors and narratives are preventing the changes longed for. Along wth processing, healing and transforming these obstacles you will uncover your true self and desires and create a path to your flourishing and fulfilling life. With an Intensive Therapy format your personalized experience will be unhurried and uninterrupted time to dig deep, heal faster and create an exciting path forward.
"Maybe the journey isn't so much about becoming anything. Maybe it's about unbecoming everything that isn't really you." Paulo Coelho - Is it time to discover and claim your true self? Together we can identify how and where old patterns, behaviors and narratives are preventing the changes longed for. Along wth processing, healing and transforming these obstacles you will uncover your true self and desires and create a path to your flourishing and fulfilling life. With an Intensive Therapy format your personalized experience will be unhurried and uninterrupted time to dig deep, heal faster and create an exciting path forward.
I am certified in AIR/Anchored Relational Therapy and Brainspotting.
I believe therapy is a powerful tool for personal exploration, self understanding and relationship growth. My approach is rooted in empathy, mutual respect, and collaboration.
I work with adults (18+) providing individual and couples/relational therapy. My work focuses on anxiety and stress management, communication skills, exploring identity and sexuality, understanding our relationships, navigating life transitions at different all stages, healing from traumatic experiences, and goal setting. I bring an understanding of the somatic (body based) experience and the relationship between the mind and body in our health and healing.
I am certified in AIR/Anchored Relational Therapy and Brainspotting.
I believe therapy is a powerful tool for personal exploration, self understanding and relationship growth. My approach is rooted in empathy, mutual respect, and collaboration.
I work with adults (18+) providing individual and couples/relational therapy. My work focuses on anxiety and stress management, communication skills, exploring identity and sexuality, understanding our relationships, navigating life transitions at different all stages, healing from traumatic experiences, and goal setting. I bring an understanding of the somatic (body based) experience and the relationship between the mind and body in our health and healing.
We offer talk therapy with mind/body/spirit approaches, including Brainspotting, ART, and somatic therapies to regulate the nervous system.
Do you feel stuck, caught in anxiety spirals, struggling within relationships, or depressed right now? The heavy weight of depression, anxiety, and the constant “what-ifs” of life can feel exhausting and debilitating at times, and all you want to know is that everything will be ok. If you feel depressed, worried, unsure, or disconnected from yourself, we want you to know there is hope and a meaningful future for you and your relationships. Our therapists are here to support you in healing the deeper roots of your experiences while building the skills you need to manage anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, and past trauma.
We offer talk therapy with mind/body/spirit approaches, including Brainspotting, ART, and somatic therapies to regulate the nervous system.
Do you feel stuck, caught in anxiety spirals, struggling within relationships, or depressed right now? The heavy weight of depression, anxiety, and the constant “what-ifs” of life can feel exhausting and debilitating at times, and all you want to know is that everything will be ok. If you feel depressed, worried, unsure, or disconnected from yourself, we want you to know there is hope and a meaningful future for you and your relationships. Our therapists are here to support you in healing the deeper roots of your experiences while building the skills you need to manage anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, and past trauma.
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.
Alexander Larson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MPS, LPCC, LADC
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Within the realm of traditional psychotherapy, Alex provides interventions such as narrative therapy, brainspotting, CBT, and motivational interviewing.
Alex Larson is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) and a licensed alcohol and drug counselor (LADC). As an undergraduate student, he studied under leading ethnopharmacologist Dr. Dennis McKenna. Alex completed his Master of Professional Studies in Integrated Behavioral Health at the University of Minnesota.
Within the realm of traditional psychotherapy, Alex provides interventions such as narrative therapy, brainspotting, CBT, and motivational interviewing.
Alex Larson is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) and a licensed alcohol and drug counselor (LADC). As an undergraduate student, he studied under leading ethnopharmacologist Dr. Dennis McKenna. Alex completed his Master of Professional Studies in Integrated Behavioral Health at the University of Minnesota.
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Brainspotting Therapists
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.