Out of Network Therapists in Coon Rapids, MN

I lead couples and families in finding new ways to communicate because every voice within the system has a right to be heard and valued. The therapy process is an exploration of alternative strategies to find what works for you. I don't believe any individual is broken or needs fixing. We all struggle with feeling lost after negative events. It can seem like a situation is hopeless, but I have witnessed clients courageously choosing to forgive, rebuild, and reconnect. Lighted Pathways Therapy LLC guides clients to embrace their inner resilience. Every human struggle makes you braver to face the next challenge with renewed strength.

Making the choice to start therapy is a difficult one. You’re here because you are making a brave choice and you’re wanting help to break from that feeling of being stuck in one or more areas of your life. You try and form healthier habits and quit the old ones, but for some reason it is not working. You desire relationships that build you up, but more often than not, you find yourself in unhealthy ones, and are left feeling confused and alone. Parenting, school and life feel overwhelming and you are ready for a long lasting change. Good News, you’ve come to the right place !

Immediate openings (virtual and in-person therapy)! We invite women & families of all kinds and sizes as we partner with you in growth + healing. Providers are VMHC are uniquely specialized to empower individuals seeking support for anxiety, sexuality, self-identity and self-acceptance, a traumatic childhood or event, perfectionism and burn-out, parenting stress, heartache associated with infertility, pregnancy complications/loss, impact of birth trauma, or postpartum challenges, autism, ADHD, and/or depression. Let's connect!

Let’s be honest – life is moving faster and getting more stressful by the minute. The thought of finding the time or motivation to do anything about it, though, is a funny joke. And so the cycle continues: you keep going to the same job, staying in the same relationship, and putting up with others' expectations. You're stressed, frustrated, and depressed. You find that your thoughts are distracting you, your body is tense, and you snap at everyone and everything. You can't even catch a decent night's sleep! You sometimes even argue with yourself because you "should" be happy with everything you have. So what gives?

One of the sweetest things in all the world is the ability to enjoy yourself when you're with others. Imagine your home as a place where family members find it easy to relax and have a good time with each other. Then imagine that nice feeling radiating out to others with whom you come in contact. You find it easy to forget yourself and be comfortable when you talk to other people. These things are possible. I know. It happened to me.

You, the client, are the priority of my psychology practice. I work as a Licensed Psychologist and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. What your goals and vision are for your life personally and professionally is the focus of your psychotherapy and/or marriage therapy. I will provide a therapeutic environment based on positive regard for you and assist and assess what your wants and needs are psychologically. I am willing, committed, and trained as your psychologist/coach to help empower you in your life choices. I specialize in Couples Counseling, Marriage Therapy, Trauma Therapy, Depression Therapy, and Life Coaching.

Licensed School Counselor, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor working from an Adlerian framework to offer safe, supportive, challenging of emotional and chemical health concerns for children, teens, and adults in a comfortable, accepting environment.

When life hands you lemons...get a therapist! Are you feeling stressed, stuck, lonely, or out of control? How about feeling overwhelmed with a life decision or change? Maybe you've recently experienced a breakup or are having troubles in your relationship and don't know how to communicate your needs. Do you have concerns about your child's mental health and need some more support? My mission is to empower women, children and families by providing welcoming and accessible therapy services with respect, hard work, and a bit of humor!

Wise ones have advised, "Know thyself." My work as a therapist is to assist you to do just that...to help you learn about yourself, but to learn with much more compassion and empathy than you've likely allowed yourself before. Whether you are seeking couple's, individual, or family therapy, I will work with you to understand the issues you name more fully. We will then identify resources, strategies, and tools you can use to address and manage those issues more effectively. I utilize psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR, mindfulness-based, and relational approaches, and attempt to offer a holistic perspective.

We all encounter hardships and struggles at various times in our lives. I deliver assessment and therapy services to children, adults, and families to identify possible mental health concerns and promote understanding and healing across the lifespan. I value taking the time to develop a meaningful therapeutic relationships with my clients. I will join you and your family to discover insight, acceptance, and balance. It is my sincere hope that during our work together you experience flexibility, warmth, and compassion in order to overcome obstacles that may interfere with the overall health and well-being of you and your family.

I am committed to empowering individuals, couples and families to take charge of their lives as a means of enhancing their relationships and improving the quality of their lives. Most individuals enter therapy when how they have been doing life is no longer working. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches in my work and incorporate into each clients work those I believe will be most helpful to them and their situation. I most enjoy working with people experiencing especially challenging situations who are seeking more effective ways of coping with life stressors.

Compassionate and Caring. Over 30 years experience with individual, marriage and family therapy. Certified Family Trauma Professional.

Welcome to Affiliated Counseling Center! We are here to help you and your loved ones with whatever is holding you back or making you feel "stuck" in life, with mood issues such as anxiety and depression, life changes, grief and bereavement, relationship issues, personal growth and many other life issues. We have a talented team of therapists who specialize in a variety of areas and tailor their approach to each client's individual needs and situation. We offer testing and assessment services as well to children, adolescents and adults. We look forward to working with you! We offer in person and virtual sessions.

I believe that people are complex, capable beings that have many of the internal resources that they need, but trauma and daily life stress can make it hard to function and consistently access those resources within.

Are you having difficulty feeling connected in your relationship? Do you find yourself not communicating as well as you would like? You may be tired of feeling distant and disconnected, or constantly not feeling like your relationship is living up to your expectations. Maybe you don't even remember a time when it wasn't this way, but you know you are ready for some relief. You're ready to improve how you talk about feelings. You're ready to live a life where you are excited each day to come home to your partner. Most of all, your ready for intimacy to live up to what you want it to be.

We offer counseling in Blaine, Anoka, and Roseville for individuals, couples, and families. We journey with clients through their life struggle. We provide a safe and non-judgmental environment in which we hear you through ears of empathy and understanding. We have experience working with individuals facing many issues and we believe in the power of effective and efficient care. We believe that there is always hope, that getting to your dreams is possible and that healing is attainable. We journey alongside you through your life difficulties with ears, eyes, and hearts of empathy and understanding.

Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, or PTSD and you aren't quite sure how to improve things? Do you tend to emotionally eat to deal with life challenges and that impacts your mental health? Are you wanting a more holistic approach rather than just focusing on medication or talk therapy? I assist clients in identifying behavior changes ranging from improving nutrition to reduce symptoms to learning how to manage trauma triggers.

Have you heard of "mental workouts"? In order for us to get better at being our best selves, we need to train every day. Allow me to be your mental coach in making sure that you are in the best shape to tackle your current life stresses and concerns. I’ve experienced a fair share of stress, being misunderstood, taken advantage of, feeling hopeless, and trapped between multiple worlds so I know that we all need a mental break to repair and strategize ways to cope and continue our hectic lives.

I conduct Pre-Bariatric Surgery Psychological Evaluations and psychotherapy pre and post surgery as needed. I also help people with Pre-Adoption Psychological Evaluations prior to international adoption. Additionally, within a team assessment methodology approach, I provide psychological testing and evaluation along with my pre-licensed doctoral candidate colleagues under my supervision. We assess ADHD, Personality, Cognitive and Memory, Behavior, Trauma, Functional Assessments, and other evaluations (ages 8+ for testing).