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Susan C Brennan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brainerd, MN 56401
Do you feel discouraged about the direction your life is going? Is it difficult lately for you to make decisions? Are you grieving because of unresolved challenges in your marriage or family relationships? Talk therapy helps sort out what is not working and how to take steps toward a healthier outlook. Getting unstuck and moving again is not as difficult as it may seem once barriers are identified and resolved. Your life goals are not beyond reach, and all things are possible one step at a time.
Do you feel discouraged about the direction your life is going? Is it difficult lately for you to make decisions? Are you grieving because of unresolved challenges in your marriage or family relationships? Talk therapy helps sort out what is not working and how to take steps toward a healthier outlook. Getting unstuck and moving again is not as difficult as it may seem once barriers are identified and resolved. Your life goals are not beyond reach, and all things are possible one step at a time.
(218) 318-2408 View (218) 318-2408
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Danielle Arnold
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
Nisswa, MN 56468
I focus on WHOLE body wellness. If you've tried traditional therapy and it hasn't helped you in the way you'd like, or if you'd like a more holistic approach that includes the physical body in the healing of the emotional and mental body, I can help. I provide an inclusive environment that allows healing to take place on a variety of levels. Embodied counseling uses body practices intertwined with traditional talk therapy, weaving in research backed therapeutic yoga techniques such as breathwork, movement, and mindfulness to regulate the nervous system, process emotions, and assist you in healing depression, anxiety, and trauma.
I focus on WHOLE body wellness. If you've tried traditional therapy and it hasn't helped you in the way you'd like, or if you'd like a more holistic approach that includes the physical body in the healing of the emotional and mental body, I can help. I provide an inclusive environment that allows healing to take place on a variety of levels. Embodied counseling uses body practices intertwined with traditional talk therapy, weaving in research backed therapeutic yoga techniques such as breathwork, movement, and mindfulness to regulate the nervous system, process emotions, and assist you in healing depression, anxiety, and trauma.
(218) 304-3938 View (218) 304-3938
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Kari Silverberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CHT, EAS-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brainerd, MN 56401
Did you know that when you experience conflict in your relationship, the issue is usually not what it seems? We engage in struggles with our partner for reasons that are often unknown--even to ourselves. By exploring some of the hidden reasons we chose the person we are with and learning the true nature of our conflicts with one another, we can ultimately grow toward a more satisfying, rewarding relationship. Your partner doesn't want to join you? That's OK. You might be surprised how much can change by the things you learn on your own.
Did you know that when you experience conflict in your relationship, the issue is usually not what it seems? We engage in struggles with our partner for reasons that are often unknown--even to ourselves. By exploring some of the hidden reasons we chose the person we are with and learning the true nature of our conflicts with one another, we can ultimately grow toward a more satisfying, rewarding relationship. Your partner doesn't want to join you? That's OK. You might be surprised how much can change by the things you learn on your own.
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Lorraine Sellner
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Brainerd, MN 56401
Sometimes relationships and your mood can improve with small changes to your thoughts and behaviors. I have many years of experience working with depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship conflict and trauma. I believe in a holistic approach that includes the mind, body, spiritual and emotions.
Sometimes relationships and your mood can improve with small changes to your thoughts and behaviors. I have many years of experience working with depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship conflict and trauma. I believe in a holistic approach that includes the mind, body, spiritual and emotions.
(218) 644-7166 View (218) 644-7166
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Tiffany Marie Conner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brainerd, MN 56401
Hi. I'm here to support you through your therapeutic process, whatever that looks like. I believe that each person's therapy experience is unique to them and aim to work with a client in a way that is most meaningful to them. I enjoy working with people of all ages, backgrounds and situations. I began my career working with and learning about children and play therapy. I've expanded my knowledge to include trauma, anxiety, OCD, depression, stress, anger and other mental health concerns with all ages. Please call or email with any questions. I am happy to help.
Hi. I'm here to support you through your therapeutic process, whatever that looks like. I believe that each person's therapy experience is unique to them and aim to work with a client in a way that is most meaningful to them. I enjoy working with people of all ages, backgrounds and situations. I began my career working with and learning about children and play therapy. I've expanded my knowledge to include trauma, anxiety, OCD, depression, stress, anger and other mental health concerns with all ages. Please call or email with any questions. I am happy to help.
(218) 521-7120 View (218) 521-7120
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Jennifer Owens
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baxter, MN 56425
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or simply not meeting your life goals, therapy can help. So often, clients come to me feeling as though no one else has listened to them or taken them seriously. It is my goal to make you feel heard and understood, while providing guidance to assist you to take steps to improve your well-being. My practice focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship, and helping you feel comfortable as we move forward step by step toward your goals.
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or simply not meeting your life goals, therapy can help. So often, clients come to me feeling as though no one else has listened to them or taken them seriously. It is my goal to make you feel heard and understood, while providing guidance to assist you to take steps to improve your well-being. My practice focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship, and helping you feel comfortable as we move forward step by step toward your goals.
(218) 297-0012 View (218) 297-0012
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Audriana Bagwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brainerd, MN 56401
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! I’m a trauma therapist who is passionate about helping my clients heal and grow. I understand how difficult it can be to seek help when you’re struggling, and I’m here to support you every step of the way. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced grief, loss, or childhood trauma and are ready to take the first step towards healing. Note: I additionally have a special interest in working with parents who have lost a child, and am trained in utilizing EMDR with people who cope with dissociation.
Hello! I’m a trauma therapist who is passionate about helping my clients heal and grow. I understand how difficult it can be to seek help when you’re struggling, and I’m here to support you every step of the way. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced grief, loss, or childhood trauma and are ready to take the first step towards healing. Note: I additionally have a special interest in working with parents who have lost a child, and am trained in utilizing EMDR with people who cope with dissociation.
(218) 297-8864 View (218) 297-8864
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Sharon Lois Greenberger
Counselor, MS, CCMHC, LADC, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brainerd, MN 56401  (Online Only)
Individuals struggling in life experiencing issues with addiction, alcohol and substance use, anxiety, depression, conflict resolution, self worth, relationship, daily stressors, and difficulties being overwhelmed and focusing. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing mental health crisis by assisting with developing healthy coping strategies while in distress.
Individuals struggling in life experiencing issues with addiction, alcohol and substance use, anxiety, depression, conflict resolution, self worth, relationship, daily stressors, and difficulties being overwhelmed and focusing. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing mental health crisis by assisting with developing healthy coping strategies while in distress.
(218) 712-1477 View (218) 712-1477
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Wishing Well Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baxter, MN 56425
Dedicated to women's holistic well-being, I specialize in addressing the unique challenges faced by women aged 15 and up. Through a blend of compassion, understanding, and a touch of humor, I focus on the complexities of life through the female lens. I work to support clients in navigating different life stages, learn strategies to help improve relationships, process trauma, break unhealthy generational patterns, understand our own mental health and how it may change throughout the course of our lifetimes all while gaining healthy coping skills and working to find the true meaning of love for ourselves and others.
Dedicated to women's holistic well-being, I specialize in addressing the unique challenges faced by women aged 15 and up. Through a blend of compassion, understanding, and a touch of humor, I focus on the complexities of life through the female lens. I work to support clients in navigating different life stages, learn strategies to help improve relationships, process trauma, break unhealthy generational patterns, understand our own mental health and how it may change throughout the course of our lifetimes all while gaining healthy coping skills and working to find the true meaning of love for ourselves and others.
(218) 203-4048 View (218) 203-4048
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Megan Mueller
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brainerd, MN 56401
Welcome! Brene Brown, social worker/researcher states: "One day you will tell your story of how you overcame and what you went through and it will be someone else's survival guide". I believe in our ability to overcome our struggles in life, and how these can bring out our strengths and character that we otherwise would not have known in ourselves. Starting therapy is a journey and a courageous first step to take. I have confidence that with support and guidance you can find strength and meaning in the difficulties that bring you to therapy.
Welcome! Brene Brown, social worker/researcher states: "One day you will tell your story of how you overcame and what you went through and it will be someone else's survival guide". I believe in our ability to overcome our struggles in life, and how these can bring out our strengths and character that we otherwise would not have known in ourselves. Starting therapy is a journey and a courageous first step to take. I have confidence that with support and guidance you can find strength and meaning in the difficulties that bring you to therapy.
(763) 347-2683 View (763) 347-2683
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True Balance Counseling
Psychologist, MS, LMFT, PhD, LP, RPT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brainerd, MN 56401
Anxiety? Depression? Just sick and tired of being sick and tired? We get it. Life can be a pain in the .....well.... a pain. Sometimes we just have to let it all out. Our team of experienced therapists get it. Trauma? YEP! ADHD? YEP! Military and public service? YEP! Let us help. We can offer you an alternative, non- doctory, take of your shoes and be comfy, place to let it all start to heal. We work with children, adults, couples, and families. Let us help you, help yourself.
Anxiety? Depression? Just sick and tired of being sick and tired? We get it. Life can be a pain in the .....well.... a pain. Sometimes we just have to let it all out. Our team of experienced therapists get it. Trauma? YEP! ADHD? YEP! Military and public service? YEP! Let us help. We can offer you an alternative, non- doctory, take of your shoes and be comfy, place to let it all start to heal. We work with children, adults, couples, and families. Let us help you, help yourself.
(320) 632-5524 View (320) 632-5524
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Gayle MacBride
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brainerd, MN 56401  (Online Only)
Ready to rest a little easier? I'm here to help with all of the things that keep you up at night. Trauma, anxiety, insomnia/sleep problems, stress with a partner or work? Ready to find balance in your life, call me! My clients are professionals and parents who are ready to put to bed the things that keep them awake when they should be asleep. We address work-life balance, boundaries, and old patterns, including being everything to everyone. My clients appreciate a practical, honest style that gets them on the right path to feeling better. They want a practical approach to help get results juggling soccer schedules or board members.
Ready to rest a little easier? I'm here to help with all of the things that keep you up at night. Trauma, anxiety, insomnia/sleep problems, stress with a partner or work? Ready to find balance in your life, call me! My clients are professionals and parents who are ready to put to bed the things that keep them awake when they should be asleep. We address work-life balance, boundaries, and old patterns, including being everything to everyone. My clients appreciate a practical, honest style that gets them on the right path to feeling better. They want a practical approach to help get results juggling soccer schedules or board members.
(952) 222-7532 View (952) 222-7532
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Moriah Krueger
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brainerd, MN 56401
I am devoted to working with clients who are looking for professional support in achieving their goals with their mental health needs. It is rewarding to give them the necessary and applicable tools to navigate life's obstacles and unexpected turns. I take an empathetic, caring, and strengths-based approach, which allows foundational support to individuals of all backgrounds, distinct needs, and strengths.
I am devoted to working with clients who are looking for professional support in achieving their goals with their mental health needs. It is rewarding to give them the necessary and applicable tools to navigate life's obstacles and unexpected turns. I take an empathetic, caring, and strengths-based approach, which allows foundational support to individuals of all backgrounds, distinct needs, and strengths.
(763) 247-4775 View (763) 247-4775
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Brooke Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Baxter, MN 56425  (Online Only)
Now Accepting clients virtually for EVENING hours! Take the first step towards transformation. Together, we can explore your journey, implement strategies for change, and uncover the results that are not only possible but achievable. Life is too precious not to live it to the fullest, and I am here to support you every step of the way. I invite you to discover moments of peace and cultivate hope for the future. Life is too short not to embrace the joy and contentment that can be found within it.
Now Accepting clients virtually for EVENING hours! Take the first step towards transformation. Together, we can explore your journey, implement strategies for change, and uncover the results that are not only possible but achievable. Life is too precious not to live it to the fullest, and I am here to support you every step of the way. I invite you to discover moments of peace and cultivate hope for the future. Life is too short not to embrace the joy and contentment that can be found within it.
(651) 867-4131 View (651) 867-4131
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Beka Swisher
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Brainerd, MN 56401
Waitlist for new clients
Today you are searching for a therapist. You are wondering if I might be a good fit for you...can I help? You may be experiencing a season of high anxiety, trying to deal with depressive thoughts, or feeling stuck. You may be struggling to set boundaries, feeling burned out or like your trauma and past are defining you. As a parent, you may be in a season of overwhelm while raising your own children. While healing and building new ways of thinking are not necessarily easy, I am honored to see if we might be a good fit to do this work together.
Today you are searching for a therapist. You are wondering if I might be a good fit for you...can I help? You may be experiencing a season of high anxiety, trying to deal with depressive thoughts, or feeling stuck. You may be struggling to set boundaries, feeling burned out or like your trauma and past are defining you. As a parent, you may be in a season of overwhelm while raising your own children. While healing and building new ways of thinking are not necessarily easy, I am honored to see if we might be a good fit to do this work together.
(320) 381-8336 View (320) 381-8336
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Ellie Mental Health Services
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, EdD, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brainerd, MN 56401  (Online Only)
Everyone has experienced pain and disappointment in their life. For some of us that pain is keeping us from the life we want. You may have learned to cope in ways that are no longer helpful and have become "stuck." I consider it an honor to hear your story and help you navigate what is keeping you from moving forward.
Everyone has experienced pain and disappointment in their life. For some of us that pain is keeping us from the life we want. You may have learned to cope in ways that are no longer helpful and have become "stuck." I consider it an honor to hear your story and help you navigate what is keeping you from moving forward.
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Claudia Petcu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LPsy, LGSW
Verified Verified
Brainerd, MN 56401
You know by now that the process of transitioning through whatever situation you are dealing with in your life can be very difficult and painful. Partnering with a professional will help you get through the stormy waters, manage the difficulties and the pain, and access the resources you really need to get out of the storm. My areas of expertise are relationships, depression, loss of motivation, anxiety, stress, trauma, sexual abuse and sexual addiction and issues, domestic abuse, and fears of all kinds. I help people release their blockages so they can free themselves and continue to continue to live their lives to the fullest.
You know by now that the process of transitioning through whatever situation you are dealing with in your life can be very difficult and painful. Partnering with a professional will help you get through the stormy waters, manage the difficulties and the pain, and access the resources you really need to get out of the storm. My areas of expertise are relationships, depression, loss of motivation, anxiety, stress, trauma, sexual abuse and sexual addiction and issues, domestic abuse, and fears of all kinds. I help people release their blockages so they can free themselves and continue to continue to live their lives to the fullest.
(612) 712-5203 View (612) 712-5203
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Ande Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Brainerd, MN 56401
Waitlist for new clients
My ideal client might be afraid to begin with. They may think I will tell them they are crazy, or look at them in shock for what they tell me. When I reassure them their trauma has taken a toll, but they are not crazy, and I can help them, they will relax. They will learn to trust me and open up. By opening up about their lives and what they have been through and working through their trauma, they will come out on the other side realizing they no longer need to experience the pain, and can experience the joy they always strived for.
My ideal client might be afraid to begin with. They may think I will tell them they are crazy, or look at them in shock for what they tell me. When I reassure them their trauma has taken a toll, but they are not crazy, and I can help them, they will relax. They will learn to trust me and open up. By opening up about their lives and what they have been through and working through their trauma, they will come out on the other side realizing they no longer need to experience the pain, and can experience the joy they always strived for.
(218) 321-6133 View (218) 321-6133

Online Therapists

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Jennifer Abrahamson
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anoka, MN 55303
I focus on utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy as well as weaving in psychoeducation and skills from other modalities that would be beneficial to meeting client needs.
I work with individuals ages 18 and up. I have interest and experience in working with anxiety, attention/concentration issues, body image issues, depression, self-worth/self-esteem and stress. I strive to meet each individual where they are at and develop treatment goals based on what the client believes will make positive changes for their lives. I believe that with the right amount of encouragement and support, everyone is capable of making positive changes.
I focus on utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy as well as weaving in psychoeducation and skills from other modalities that would be beneficial to meeting client needs.
I work with individuals ages 18 and up. I have interest and experience in working with anxiety, attention/concentration issues, body image issues, depression, self-worth/self-esteem and stress. I strive to meet each individual where they are at and develop treatment goals based on what the client believes will make positive changes for their lives. I believe that with the right amount of encouragement and support, everyone is capable of making positive changes.
(763) 878-7739 View (763) 878-7739
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Farhiyo Idifle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
Hello! I'm Farhiyo Idifle, a psychotherapist in Saint Cloud, MN, offering in-person psychotherapy services. I'm dedicated to helping teenagers and adults navigate life's challenges and transformations in a respectful, safe, and accepting environment that fosters a strong therapeutic alliance. I firmly believe that each client is the expert in their own life's story, and it's an honor for me to collaborate with individuals in creating a space where they can slow down, explore, confront challenges, and seek balance.
Hello! I'm Farhiyo Idifle, a psychotherapist in Saint Cloud, MN, offering in-person psychotherapy services. I'm dedicated to helping teenagers and adults navigate life's challenges and transformations in a respectful, safe, and accepting environment that fosters a strong therapeutic alliance. I firmly believe that each client is the expert in their own life's story, and it's an honor for me to collaborate with individuals in creating a space where they can slow down, explore, confront challenges, and seek balance.
(320) 391-9551 View (320) 391-9551

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Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists

How does solution-focused therapy work?

The treatment works by helping a client notice which behaviors and thoughts have positive results on their lives and building a plan around how to maximise these strengths. Practitioners of solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) believe that individuals already have the experience, wisdom, and resilience to create change in their lives, but may need a guide to help them realise which changes to make and how to make them.

Is solution-focused brief therapy evidence-based?

Yes. Solution-focused brief therapy has been extensively studied, and researchers find strong evidence that it’s an effective treatment for many behavioral and psychological concerns. This may be due to the uplifting nature and practicality of the treatment, which allows patients to employ strategies to reach their goals that are incremental and achievable.

How long does solution-focused brief therapy last?

Solution-focused brief therapy, as the name implies, is brief. The timeline may vary from person to person, given the challenges they face and their situation in life, but treatment is typically complete within four to eight sessions. This therapy type is a pragmatic one: it’s concerned more with “how” problems can be addressed and improved than getting to the root of “why” they exist in the first place.

Is solution-focused brief therapy a type of cognitive behavioral therapy?

Solution-focused brief therapy is related to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)in that both are pragmatic approaches that deal less with gaining a full understanding of the cause of a mental health problem and more with creating plans for how to cope with these problems and improve an individual’s day-to-day life. They are distinct, however, in that SFBT emphasises building on strengths and resources, while CBT focuses on changing negative thoughts and behaviors.