Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Edina, MN

I am a licensed professional clinical counselor with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with teens, adults, and families on a variety of issues including life transitions, emotion regulation, parenting issues, anxiety, and trauma. I take a nonjudgmental, holistic approach to therapy and works to meet clients where they are. My goal is to help clients heal and feel empowered to take control of their lives. I work to provide a safe and trusting environment regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation. I focus on a strength based approach when working with clients.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with adults with serious and persistent mental illness. I also work with individuals 18 years and older who struggle with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, PTSD and Substance Use Disorder. I have experience in the area of trauma, developmental and intellectual delays, life transitions, domestic violence, grief and loss, and interpersonal relationship challenges. My integrative approach utilizes DBT, CBT , ART, and Motivational Interviewing.

Do life’s challenges leave you feeling frustrated, anxious, and hopeless? Are your relationships full of arguments and conflict? Navigating life's hardships can be exhausting and lonely, but you don't have to face it alone. Engaging in therapy can help you learn strategies to make real and lasting changes, deal with trauma and difficulties from the past, and have the life you truly want.

I have a few immediate openings- As a therapist, I aim to provide my clients with a safe, nonjudgmental environment for them to explore their thoughts, behaviors, and emotional experience. My approach focuses on empowering clients to explore their inner strengths and resources to enable them to navigate their concerns and stressors, and to take steps toward living a life in the ways that are meaningful to them. With each client bringing their unique experiences to therapy, I tailor each session to the individual needs of the client.

Life can feel overwhelming when you're trapped in negative emotions. Your nervous system is on overdrive. You're exhausted, but unhelpful thoughts keep you from feeling rested. You're irritable. You feel like something is wrong with you. Even minor inconveniences feel like they have the power to derail your whole day. Your relationships suffer - at work, at school, at home, and with yourself. These negative emotions can feel like they've swallowed you whole; you yearn to feel calm, light, and free so you can enjoy your life, your relationships, and your own company again.

When life becomes messy and you need a compassionate, collaborative, non-judgmental, and experienced therapist, I am here for you. My primary focus is on medical family therapy, family therapy, and working with young adults and adolescents. I have an extensive background working with eating disorders, acute and chronic illness, anxiety, depression, learning disorders, perfectionism, parenting, and adjusting to life’s challenges.

I am accepting new clients, in-person only. Everyone has an innate capacity to shape their lives to align with their personal meaning and values. However, life events, mental health, and or addiction can knock us off our path and force us to seek comfort in ways that aren't sustainable long-term. Rather than demonize these initial coping methods, I seek to assist clients in discovering new, or old, ways of coping and thriving. Life is challenging, and therapy is not always easy, but change is very real.

As a licensed addictions counselor and mental health practitioner with Club Recovery I understand very well the nature of Gambling Disorder and see myself in the people I serve. I have come to develop my perspective on treatment from my own journey in recovery. My goal is to help patients with true insight of Gambling Disorder, how it has effected them and their families, and develop an understanding of this still very misunderstood aspect of the disease of addiction. My gambling treatment program utilizes a cognitive -behavioral model that focuses on raising awareness of one’s emotions, thoughts and behaviors related to gambling.

Looking for a therapist can be overwhelming, but it can also be an exciting opportunity for change. Perhaps you are seeking help overcoming feelings of anxiety or depression, or increasing connection and reducing conflict in a significant relationship in your life. Or maybe it's time to seek clarity about your past so that you can finally look forward towards a healthy, promising future. As a therapist with many years of counseling experience, I am deeply committed to offering an accepting, non-judgmental, and safe environment that can help you discover new possibilities for healing, positive change, and a better future.

*** NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME*** My role as a therapist is to help clients develop the coping strategies to cope effectively with challenges they are facing, and explore feelings, beliefs, thoughts, and events in a supportive way. I treat women and men experiencing depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, life and career transitions, relationship issues, perinatal mood disorders, infertility, menopause, co-dependency, and more.

It is not easy to ask for help when our pain is so personal and private. My goal is to foster a safe environment to help individuals share concerns and sensitive topics that need healing. My goal is to empower participants to take the lead in their therapy and collaborate with them to ensure therapy is moving at a comfortable pace. I see each person as unique and special, therefore their journey in treatment needs to be created specifically for them. I believe therapy can be impactful and I am passionate about seeing healing and freedom develop for each and every individual.

Amy is one of the easiest people to talk to that you may ever meet. She’s very warm, friendly, and wise. And she’s got a dynamite sense of humor. She’s an overall stellar human being. Don’t let Amy’s bright smile fool you, she is tough. In a very warm and approachable way, she is serious about getting down to work and helping clients change their lives.

Is lack of sleep interfering with your life? Are you relying on sleeping pills but still not getting good sleep? Do stress and anxiety interfere with your sleep? Sleeping well is one of the best things you can do for your mental and physical health. I specialize in evaluating and treating insomnia and other sleep problems, including circadian rhythm disorders (sleep schedule, shift work problems, etc.), nightmares, and bedtime/sleep issues in children and teens. I also specialize in anxiety disorders, stress, difficult life transitions, work and relationship issues, and women's issues.

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'.

Feeling unable to connect to the present is an unsettling reality. I understand how anxiety and depression can get in the way of being able to fully enjoy life. Do you have difficulty connecting with friends, family, a partner, or others? I want to help you process these feelings by offering a warm and authentic approach to therapy with a touch of humor.