Codependency Therapists in Edina, MN

Are you experiencing difficulty with personal or work life issues or relationships? Are you unsure about how to bring up issues at home or work to have a constructive discussion? Do you avoid issues hoping that they'll get better or go away? Do you repress your feelings about the "little" things then lose your "cool"? I develop trusting relationships with clients while working on these issues and others. I view the client and myself as a team focused on gaining insight and skills so the client can cope with present day issues and enhance relationships.

Welcome! My name is Charmagne (shar-main), and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from CSB/SJU, and Master’s degree in Counseling + Psychological Services from St. Mary’s University of MN. I have 15 years of experience in the mental health field! I work with teens 14+ and adults struggling with anxiety, high sensitivity, depression, low self esteem, grief and loss, transitions, divorce, poor coping or social skills, spiritual concerns, caregiver stress, codependency concerns, and/or adult children of alcoholics.

If life seems out of balance, you find it difficult to cope with stress, you can’t stop worrying, you are often sad or depressed, or you feel dissatisfied with relationships or your life’s direction, then perhaps psychotherapy can help. I specialize in helping adults and older adolescents (age 16 and older) overcome issues that range from anxiety, depression, mild trauma, anger, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, compulsive behaviors, and substance abuse/ codependency issues to managing life transitions.

Considering therapy is courageous! I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and validating space for couples, individuals, and families to gain clarity about unhelpful patterns, get support as they work through emotions that are tough to feel and even tougher to share. I hope to help clients build a solid emotional intelligence tool kit to respond more intuitively to themselves and more effectively to the people around them. I believe that in the face of life’s challenges, people are capable of change and of living their best lives. My hope is that you will be empowered to believe that, too.

I work with clients who experience the following challenges: finding compassion for self and others, having difficulty maintaining healthy relationship, experiencing road blocks (Unprocessed Grief, suppressed anger and resentment, debilitating fear, addiction, betrayal, shame filled internal messages, anxiety and depression). Are these obstacles keeping you from experiencing serenity and inner peace, lack of engagement and connection?

My father was an alcoholic who drank to coverup anxiety and depression and eventually died from it. His life and subsequent death has had a significant impact on me. I couldn't save him but I realized from an early age that I wanted to help others with their problems. Perhaps you have a difficult situation or feel stuck or discouraged. Together we will work to build a supportive and safe relationship; identify and clarify issues; help you tell your unique story; and develop strategies for action so that you can make positive changes and move forward in your life.

Make concrete changes in your life by unlocking your potential and maximizing your performance across any area of your life. As a Life Coach, I use techniques and strategies from many fields, including Neuro-Linguistics, spirituality, hypnosis,& energy to work with you at your pace. In coaching, the questions, answers and solutions rest with you and evolve from the coaching process. Coaching differs from therapy and I have a vast toolbox to assist you in eliminating fears, habits, phobias, lack of motivation, internal conflicts, relationship challenges & other issues that interfere with your health, happiness and wealth. Transformation can be fun.

Therapy for the individual looking for effective and compassionate support making transformational life changes. Common issues addressed include depression, anxiety, stress, life-stage transitions, self-esteem, self-care, relationship conflict, and work/home life balance. Clients typically experience loneliness, sadness, grief, anger, irritability, anxiousness, perfectionism, low energy, limited motivation, social isolation, relationship conflicts, identity issues, and/or a general dissatisfaction in life.

I believe strongly in the power of human resilience and believe our relationships are a key factor in this. As a marriage and family therapist, I enjoy working with adults, couples and families. I have experience working in a treatment setting for chemical dependency and complex trauma, where I gained experience in using somatic approaches such as EMDR Accelerated Resolution Therapy and inner child work to help individuals overcome childhood wounds to be more present and functional in their current lives and relationships. I am also an AAMFT approved supervisor and with current openings for individual, dyad or group supervision.

I provide support in finding your voice, getting yourself rooted authenticity and learning how to hold on to yourself in relationships. Not having a strong sense of who you are can make you feel small but as Brené Brown says, "do not shrink, do not puff up, stand your sacred ground." Together we will explore your own strength though practices of self-discovery and personal empowerment. Whether you're in a relationship or single and looking, we'll work together so you can feel secure as your own person. Healthy and happy relationships depend on a healthy and happy you!

Are you having trouble in your close relationships? Tired of fighting about everything? Do you feel like your family life is completely out of control? My clients - families, couples and individuals alike - tell me that they appreciate my kindness, sense of humor and calm non-judgmental outlook. Our relationships are the foundation of well being and that is where I put my focus as a therapist. It can be tough to untangle things but you CAN rebuild relationship - it IS doable. I believe whole-heartedly that we do best when we are connected to one another in a healthy way.

It seems inevitable that at some point in everyone's life, the thread that connects us to our deepest center becomes frayed or lost. We may experience this as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, physical illness, feeling "stuck", and more. These symptoms are messengers of the soul and can lead us to that deep place where healing and transformation can occur. Our psyche also speaks to us through joy, a sense of "calling," intuitions, synchronicities, talents, etc... but often we listen best to pain. Together, we can rediscover your authentic Self and access your own wellspring of healing.

When we understand our life from the context of what happened to us, rather than what’s wrong with us, things make a lot more sense and we can begin to heal. I want to know what’s important to you and how the problems you are experiencing impact your life and relationships. I work with teens and adults throughout the lifespan seeking help for anxiety, depression, trauma, losses, career and life transitions. I use an integrated approach to therapy including ART (accelerated resolution therapy) inner child work, somatic practices, trauma recovery and a personal strengths focus to help you find healing and create the life you want.

Emotional healing and trauma thriving is a process. I will join you in your quest and walk alongside every step of the way. Your journey with me will touch every area of your humanity; providing a wholistic approach to your healing.

I enjoy working with people that are motivated and active in therapy. Whether the issue is at work, in a relationship, or how you think or feel about things, we can move through it with honesty, laughter, and grace. I also enjoy working with couples because a lot of change can come from partners working through issues together. Relationships are really hard so helping people navigate through the rough patches, while reinforcing the good, is especially rewarding. I also like working with teens, because we can intervene early. I think we can help teens avoid unnecessary pain later in life, if we teach them skills now.

My style is generally focused on the relational aspects of life, whether that is relationships with our family, your partner, the therapeutic relationship we build, or your relationship with yourself. My style of therapy centers around systemic theories, relational principles and relational ethics. I have experience as an in-home therapist, outpatient therapist, and a therapist for individuals needing services at a residential level. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families. I have developed a passion for working with people and have immense respect for the transformative power of our relationships.

WELCOME – I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and MN Board-approved Supervisor with over 20 years of experience working with all age levels, treatment settings, and with a wide variety of patient concerns. My areas of expertise include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, divorce, eating disorders, relationships, and grief/loss. I also have specialized training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which are highly effective treatments for PTSD.