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Austen McFarren
Counselor, MS, ND LPCC, MN LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Moorhead, MN 56560
Whether you were born with a genetic condition, or have had an injury in the last year, living with a disability that causes ongoing pain can seem hopeless. If your pain is impacting your relationships with family and friends, you're not alone. If your conditions interfere with your ability to do ever day tasks, you are worthy. If the quality of your life feels at the mercy of others, you can experience stability. If you are looking for someone who has experienced a similar path and has found a life worth living, start your therapy journey now.
Whether you were born with a genetic condition, or have had an injury in the last year, living with a disability that causes ongoing pain can seem hopeless. If your pain is impacting your relationships with family and friends, you're not alone. If your conditions interfere with your ability to do ever day tasks, you are worthy. If the quality of your life feels at the mercy of others, you can experience stability. If you are looking for someone who has experienced a similar path and has found a life worth living, start your therapy journey now.
(701) 394-5814 View (701) 394-5814
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Nicholas J Gard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Moorhead, MN 56560
Life's problems can be complicated and confusing. If you are looking for guidance and encouragement to improve your life, I can help. I strive to provide a comfortable and non-judgmental environment to help you make positive changes. I believe that you are the expert of you. Together, we can identify your strengths and address your weaknesses to make lasting changes.
Life's problems can be complicated and confusing. If you are looking for guidance and encouragement to improve your life, I can help. I strive to provide a comfortable and non-judgmental environment to help you make positive changes. I believe that you are the expert of you. Together, we can identify your strengths and address your weaknesses to make lasting changes.
(218) 304-8871 View (218) 304-8871
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John G Altendorf
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Moorhead, MN 56560
I have over twenty years of experience working with children, adolescents, college students, families, and couples to find ways to deal with the issues life throws at them. If you are reading this, you have taken the first step towards an improved lifestyle. Each person has her/his own perspective and is treated as an individually and unique person. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, behavior issues, PTSD, and problems related to adjusting to specific life issues. I will treat you with respect and dignity in a confidential setting. The relationship you have with your therapist is of utmost importance.
I have over twenty years of experience working with children, adolescents, college students, families, and couples to find ways to deal with the issues life throws at them. If you are reading this, you have taken the first step towards an improved lifestyle. Each person has her/his own perspective and is treated as an individually and unique person. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, behavior issues, PTSD, and problems related to adjusting to specific life issues. I will treat you with respect and dignity in a confidential setting. The relationship you have with your therapist is of utmost importance.
(701) 809-0165 View (701) 809-0165
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Allen Irish-Zabolotny
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPC, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Moorhead, MN 56561
My name is Allen and I want to thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, or feeling connected to others I would like to help. Many of my clients come to me because they no longer want to feel the way they do and simply want to feel better, have less anxiety, and to be confident to live the life they want. Some seek me out to utilize EMDR as a way to overcome their struggles. No matter what you may be struggling with, A2Z is here to help you through those struggles. Give me a call and leaving a voicemail will ensure a return call, as I may be with another client.
My name is Allen and I want to thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, or feeling connected to others I would like to help. Many of my clients come to me because they no longer want to feel the way they do and simply want to feel better, have less anxiety, and to be confident to live the life they want. Some seek me out to utilize EMDR as a way to overcome their struggles. No matter what you may be struggling with, A2Z is here to help you through those struggles. Give me a call and leaving a voicemail will ensure a return call, as I may be with another client.
(701) 205-1238 View (701) 205-1238
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Darrin Doyle Tonsfeldt
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LP, LPCC, NCC, CEAP
Verified Verified
Moorhead, MN 56560
Adults, adolescents, and couples, reach out to me for assistance with psychological trauma and help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, stress, emotional crisis, grief, spiritual growth, and relationship issues. I specialize in helping people stuck in their trauma who do not feel like they can move on from the hurt and pain they have experienced in their life. Additionally work with couples on finding better ways of growing their relationships and assisting people who have been exposed to traumatic events or incidents.
Adults, adolescents, and couples, reach out to me for assistance with psychological trauma and help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, stress, emotional crisis, grief, spiritual growth, and relationship issues. I specialize in helping people stuck in their trauma who do not feel like they can move on from the hurt and pain they have experienced in their life. Additionally work with couples on finding better ways of growing their relationships and assisting people who have been exposed to traumatic events or incidents.
(701) 436-2032 View (701) 436-2032
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Dr. Todd F Lewis
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Moorhead, MN 56560
Not accepting new clients
Welcome to my profile! I am honored to take this moment to share a bit about my counseling approach and philosophy of helping. I believe that individuals have within themselves the power and tools to improve the quality of their lives. I am passionate about providing a welcoming place to assist individuals in becoming more aware of what they want and need, the choices they have in life, and their own potential to heal. I view counseling as a collaborative process of building on the strengths and assets of clients and promote these to maximize life satisfaction and healthy living.
Welcome to my profile! I am honored to take this moment to share a bit about my counseling approach and philosophy of helping. I believe that individuals have within themselves the power and tools to improve the quality of their lives. I am passionate about providing a welcoming place to assist individuals in becoming more aware of what they want and need, the choices they have in life, and their own potential to heal. I view counseling as a collaborative process of building on the strengths and assets of clients and promote these to maximize life satisfaction and healthy living.
(336) 664-8103 View (336) 664-8103

Online Therapists

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Dave Churchill
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I help individuals, couples, and families address the life problems that cause conflict and distress.
Our lives are full of stressful events, and stress often leads to problems such as anxiety, anger, depression, and substance use. Among the common, stressful events people encounter are life changes such as marriage problems and divorce. Others include major life turning points like re-marriage, children's arrival at adolescence, and retirement. Reaching out for help during difficult times can be a big decision, yet getting help is often the path to resolving life problems.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I help individuals, couples, and families address the life problems that cause conflict and distress.
Our lives are full of stressful events, and stress often leads to problems such as anxiety, anger, depression, and substance use. Among the common, stressful events people encounter are life changes such as marriage problems and divorce. Others include major life turning points like re-marriage, children's arrival at adolescence, and retirement. Reaching out for help during difficult times can be a big decision, yet getting help is often the path to resolving life problems.
(320) 238-1142 View (320) 238-1142
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David Berg, MA, LMFT, LADC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Rapids, MN 56470
Online Therapy and Telehealth only. Currently accepting new day clients. My passion is helping people improve their lives, relationships, and find greater fulfillment. I help people help themselves. I've had the pleasure of a career of many years practicing counseling, therapy, coaching, and social work with individuals, couples, groups, and families in multiple settings. I am a Certified Clinically Trained Gottman Method and Emotions Focused Couples Therapist.
Online Therapy and Telehealth only. Currently accepting new day clients. My passion is helping people improve their lives, relationships, and find greater fulfillment. I help people help themselves. I've had the pleasure of a career of many years practicing counseling, therapy, coaching, and social work with individuals, couples, groups, and families in multiple settings. I am a Certified Clinically Trained Gottman Method and Emotions Focused Couples Therapist.
(218) 453-7020 View (218) 453-7020
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Osman Baar
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
I like to create an environment free of judgment and allow my clients to speak their minds without criticism. I use positive psychotherapy and counseling that focuses on the client's internal strengths and resourcefulness rather than on their weaknesses, failures, and shortcomings. I provide telehealth services in the evening and in person on Tuesdays at Fergus Falls, MN. I utilize various evidence-based therapy approaches, including TF-CBT, DBT, and person-centered therapy, to treat multiple mental health problems and disorders, including depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, relationship problems, stress, and trauma.
I like to create an environment free of judgment and allow my clients to speak their minds without criticism. I use positive psychotherapy and counseling that focuses on the client's internal strengths and resourcefulness rather than on their weaknesses, failures, and shortcomings. I provide telehealth services in the evening and in person on Tuesdays at Fergus Falls, MN. I utilize various evidence-based therapy approaches, including TF-CBT, DBT, and person-centered therapy, to treat multiple mental health problems and disorders, including depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, relationship problems, stress, and trauma.
(218) 318-2763 View (218) 318-2763
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Jeffrey S Widner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 214-9389 View (218) 214-9389

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Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.