Child Therapists in Edina, MN
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Krista A Mrozinski
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, IMH-E
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Minnesota and nationally certified in Trauma-Focused
Child
Parent Psychotherapy (CPP).
I believe everyone should have a safe and healing place to work through life's difficulties. I assist families and couples through therapeutic work and help support and repair opportunities to honor fulfilling relationships with themselves and their greater support networks. I take a holistic approach and strive to provide clients with proactive, integrative strategies to assist with mental health concerns.
Andrea L Johnson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Hello, I am a doctorate level licensed psychologist in Edina, MN. I've been in private practice for more than 20 years but have been working with
children
and families for over 30 years. I work primarily with teens and college students/young adults as well as adults, families, and provide parent support. I am holistic in my approach, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral, mindfulness, psychoeducation, and integrative health approaches to improving emotional health. I think the most important part of initiating therapy is finding a therapist that you connect with and is a 'good fit'.
Tamer I. Fawzy
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified
Verified
For
children
, I specialize in parent management training and self-instructional training for the treatment of ADHD, oppositional and defiant concerns.
I specialize in the delivery of evidence-based assessment and treatment for a variety of presenting concerns. My primary expertise is in the treatment of anxiety, mood, and trauma-based disorders. I'm also well suited for anyone seeking treatment of self-regulation disorders: such as ADHD or oppositional behaviors. My approach to therapy rests on the premise that personal values and goals are the best long term drivers of our behaviors.I believe that feeling better is not always the same as getting better; that making meaningful, stable changes in one's life often requires some sacrifice in discomfort.
Kelly Ann Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
NO Current Openings: Kelly Johnson is an LMFT working towards her Registered Play Therapy credentials. Kelly has been supporting
children
, adolescents, and adults in various in-home and outpatient settings. Kelly currently works with ages 3+ focusing on anxiety, depression, adjustment (life changes), relationship issues, stress, postpartum and parenting concerns. In her practice with adolescents and adults, Kelly utilizes a narrative, structural, and CBT approach in her work to discover a person’s story and work through their hardships. In her work with
children
Kelly utilizes experiential play therapy.
Waitlist for new clients
Sam Marzouk
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified
Verified
As a
child
and adolescent clinical psychologist, I strongly believe in the power of evidence-based psychology to improve the well-being of
children
, teens and young adults.
As a parent of a struggling teenage son, you want to do whatever you can to help get your teen on the right path. I help struggling teenage guys discover their identity, realize their strengths, and use those strengths to catapult into adulthood with a sense of competence and confidence. Adolescence is an exciting time where teens form their unique identity, build meaningful social connections, and learn to think in an innovative way. Ironically, what makes adolescence so exciting can also make it enormously stressful for both teens and their caretakers.
Lauren Gavin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, RPT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you're interested in receiving therapeutic support for your
child
and family please reach out and we can schedule an intake to further address your
child
's individual needs.
I am a compassionate and empathetic therapist who specializes in working with
children
and families. I work to create a safe and comfortable environment to help
children
give voice to areas where they are struggling. My goal is to help
children
express and navigate the demands of their environment in order to gain a better sense of stability, safety, happiness, and overall wellbeing.
Gay Rosenthal
Psychologist, MA, LP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with individuals, couples, and families through the typical and extreme challenges they may face in their lives. I understand the causes and solutions to anxiety, depression, and life change emotions. I have consulted and worked within preschool and school settings facilitating the social and emotional development of students. I am committed to preventing high conflict divorce and the related impact on
children
and parents. Toward this goal, I also participate in collaborative practice and alternative dispute resolution processes as another part of my practice. I am devoted and passionate in my work.
Christine S Siegel
Psychologist, MA, LP
Verified
Verified
I have worked with
children
and adults, both with and without intellectual/developmental challenges. My goal is to help people achieve a sense of mastery, autonomy, and purpose in their lives. By identifying and building on strengths you already have, we can work together to help create more balance and contentment in your life. I enjoy fostering mindfulness and other skills which reduce distress and build resiliency, and have co-authored a book on
children
and anxiety.
Erin Mckeen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
While I feel comfortable treating a wide array of concerns in adults, adolescents and
children
, particular areas of expertise include: depression/anxiety, identity and self-esteem, divorce, blended families, neurodiversity, LGBTQIA+, trauma and women's issues.
Are you ready to reclaim your wholeness, increase your resilience, and develop life-changing skills you can use on your own? I am a marriage and family therapist and certified art therapist passionate about the integration of mind, body, and spirit in mental health treatment. I believe in honoring the uniqueness of each person by tailoring treatment to meet YOUR specific needs. My approach is focused, creative, and non-judgmental. I strive to make each session together count. I will help you draw upon your strengths to overcome personal barriers to happiness and create more loving relationships.
Allison Kay Peterson
Psychologist, MA, LP
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Whether you are the parent of a new
child
or a young adult, parenting is the most challenging and most rewarding role you take on everyday.
My goal is to help you manage the role of parenting in a supportive and non-judgmental environment, develop a more balanced family life and address emotional and behavioral concerns within your home. I am able to work with the individuals in your family as well as your family as a whole. In my work, I take a direct yet affirming approach in addressing complex emotional and behavioral concerns. I especially enjoy engaging families in developing effective communication and behavior management skills.
Amy Engelhard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Parenting is HARD.
Children
are an emotional rollercoaster and it is a new challenge every day trying to figure out how to be "good enough" for them. Every step brings a continued feeling of not knowing. For many families, this can result parents in feeling down, anxious, exhausted, or irritable. Guilt can fall onto us because all these emotions are put on our
children
and partners. It can be lonely to feel this way about the joyous world of being a parent.
Stephanie Ann Palazzola
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I have specific training in applied behavioral analysis (ABA) methods for treating
children
with autism and have participated in the state of Minnesota's evidence based practices for treating those with anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral concerns.
My goal is to support clients to improve their quality of daily life and I am committed to supporting them achieve better outcomes for themselves. I work with clients and their families to learn healthy strategies for managing anxiety and depression that may be debilitating or preventing them from doing things they once loved and enjoy doing.
Waitlist for new clients
Laura Knopp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
** Please contact me if you would like to be placed on a waiting list.** As your
child
approaches the door, do you wonder how today went? Do you worry the school will call or that she held it together and will "lose it" at home? Is your
child
struggling most days? Does he or she have difficulty with managing emotions, focusing, making friends, worries, or fears. Does he or she often look sad or worried? Is your once engaging
child
withdrawn, angry, or argumentative? You've tried everything you know and are at a loss to help. Does nothing seems to work? Perhaps you feel like a failure as a parent. You don't have to do this alone.
Libby Dunnigan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Libby has a particular interest in working with
children
and adolescents.
Libby is a licensed clinical therapist who believes that we all have unique experiences that shape our perspectives. Through self-awareness, vulnerability and understanding, we can all grow to become more resilient and confident individuals. Libby values the importance of the relationship between therapist and client. Her therapeutic style is collaborative, insight oriented, and client-centered, using a multidisciplinary approach to meet each client’s individual needs.
Waitlist for new clients
Nicole Rohrer
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, MA, RPT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have a passion for working with
children
ages 6 months to 7 years old and their families in areas of anxiety, depression, adjustment, trauma, adoption, foster care, attachment, and other mental health concerns. I hope to provide healing for
children
who have experienced trauma and help them strengthen and/or build healthy attachments to their caregivers.
Benjamin Dockter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As parents, it can be frustrating to feel like you've done everything in your power to help your
child
and are unable to come up with a solution. If this sounds like something you're going through, please reach out so that we can work together to find strategies to assist your
child
as they go through this journey. We can also address parenting strategies and stress management to help support you and your
child
's overall health. Together we can help your family write a story that's filled with resiliency, strength, forgiveness, and healing.
Alison Dolan
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a parent, it can be difficult to see your
child
going through a challenging time and not know how to help. There are so many blogs, posts, and other parents' advice that add to the overwhelming nature and it can led us to feel defeated to have tried everything under the sun to no avail. Sometimes it can take a fresh set of eyes to help look at the dynamics and other factors that may be contributing to your
child
's difficulties to help get the momentum of change going in the desired direction.
Nick Seivert
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified
Verified
Specific types of CBT I utilize include Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Collaborative Problem Solving, Parent Training, modified Parent-
Child
Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I provide Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for
children
, adolescents, adults, and families. While I treat a wide range of problems, I have particular specialties with OCD and related disorders, anxiety disorders, and many issues that present in childhood. My approach is best characterized as evidence-based, goal-oriented, active, and collaborative. I am trained in a variety of treatment approaches, though, and hope to bring a perspective and flexibility to help you meet your particular goals for psychotherapy.
Emily Chandler Melander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, EdS
Verified
Verified
Hello! I am a LICSW, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and have been providing therapeutic services and support to Minnesota
children
, teens, adults and families for more than 20 years. I have extensive experience working in both the school and outpatient settings. I am passionate about supporting the healthy development of
children
and teens as well as supporting the parents and guardians raising them.
Arisa Lyseng
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
Verified
Arisa has experience with
children
, adults, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds with concerns of anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.
Arisa Lyseng is originally from Japan and is fluent in both Japanese and English. Arisa graduated from Adler Graduate School with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She uses a person-centered and Adlerian approach to therapy, as well as mindfulness techniques. She has years of experience working in the health care field and has been an ally for many people who are in their most vulnerable state.
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Child Therapists
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How long are sessions with child therapists?
Children’s therapy sessions can last 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes. The length of the session may depend on your child’s age and the type of therapy practiced. You can discuss this with therapists you consult and the one you ultimately move forward with.
How do I get a child to agree to seek therapy?
The best approach is to have an open-ended conversation with your child about how they’re doing and what they might be struggling with. When you raise therapy, discuss the concept in an age-appropriate way, for example explaining that a therapist’s job is to help kids handle their hard or uncomfortable feelings. Frame therapy positively, as an opportunity to explore and build emotional skills—it’s an important tool in the toolbox to help kids feel their best.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.