Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Edina, MN

··Accepting New Clients·· I help individuals and couples who are struggling with addiction and relationship problems. I'll help you discover the core reason(s) for why you're struggling and help develop strategies that work to change your way of thinking and behaviors so you can have longer sobriety, reduce relapses and have healthier relationships. We'll work to develop tailored relapse prevention/intervention skills for addiction, coping skills for managing mental health symptoms, and conflict resolution skills for your relationships.

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 have over 15 years’ experience working with individuals and groups in community mental health. I will suggest the most helpful areas to focus your energy on first. Your treatment plan will reflect your larger goals broken down into achievable objectives. I often assign homework between sessions. I am an active participant in therapy. I am an active listener and will ask questions, challenge assumptions and believe in you. My role is to guide, teach skills and provide helpful feedback. Your role is to show up, participate, tell me what isn't working for you and what is. Your opinions and perspectives are important to me.

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.

The individuals I work with are all extremely unique and I take the time to learn each one's story, strengths, and values. While your story will include challenges and obstacles, I find it beneficial to focus on strengths and supports more than on the "problem" itself. Just like everyone's life experiences are unique, people's therapy preferences differ. Some people are looking for a safe space to process their feelings or discuss challenges. Others are feeling stuck and want help coming up strategies. I use a collaborative approach to ensure that therapy sessions are in line with your needs.

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 with a comprehensive and varied history of practice in community non-profits, government, schools, treatment centers, and the private sector. I encompass empathy, a spirit of collaboration and empowerment, and I have a skill set rooted in various therapeutic models and theory. Utilizing a trauma and feminist theory lens, I often incorporate elements of Narrative, Internal Family Systems, Systemic, and Dialectical Behavioral therapies, somatic and mindfulness practices, and art-based interventions when working with clients, adolescent to adult.

I pursued counseling as a career because I saw how loved ones with mental illness were stigmatized and I wanted to be part of changing that. I am passionate about advocating that we can shape the life we want and I want to help people on their journey toward healing and living.

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.

Therapy is a sacred, safe and healing space for one to engage in self-exploration and acceptance without judgment, criticism or guilt. I am passionate about working with individuals, couples and families and believe that having authentic and meaningful relationships are core to becoming & staying healthy individuals. I have 10 years of experience working with people struggling with disordered eating, anxiety, depression, trauma & all the different issues people face from age 12 and up. My goal is to help people find and use their voice, face their fears, and be honest with themselves.

We work with individuals of all ages with anxiety, mood and related issues across the lifespan. When working with younger children, we meet with parents without the child for the first evaluation session, and then meet with the child individually during the second evaluation session.Our center also routinely works with college-aged and young adult clients. Here, our therapists incorporate components of therapy geared specifically to this age group: identity development, fostering independence and autonomy, and helping clients navigate the challenges experienced during their transition into adulthood.

Seeking help from a therapist can be a difficult decision. Successful therapy is highly based on the client-therapist relationship as well as openness to change. I have a warm eclectic style that creates a trusting therapeutic environment. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families to address unhealthy patterns that keep them stuck in emotional distress and unfulfilling relationships. I treat a variety of issues including trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, spiritual and relationship issues.

Feeling stuck? Looking for a proven way to feel better? I have years of experience working with Adolescents and Adults struggling with Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder,, Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse. LGBTQ Allied. See me if you like a direct straightforward approach. I will hold you accountable in a compassionate caring way. We will break down big problems into manageable parts. You will learn practical, hands on strategies that work even if your life is messy, painful or difficult. I am enthusiastic about my work and there's always room for fun and laughter. I won't let you stay stuck!

I've been working with adults and teens for over 45 years. My approach is empathic, direct, and thoughtful. Given I have a wide background in my training, I adapt my therapeutic approach to your needs. I find that effective therapy is a collaborative approach where we work together to understand your concerns, their origins and most importantly what can be done to bring about both the internal and behavioral changes that will be beneficial to you. My goal in therapy is to help integrate your shame and vulnerabilities into a healthy identity grounded in self-esteem and pride.

If you are reading this, its an important step you just took towards your own healing journey. At Life and Light Healing and Wellness we lovingly attend to you, to all that makes you...you, to co-create a healing space. Whether it's the dark clouds of depression, the tentacles of anxiety, or the storm of PTSD, our clinicians are equipped with the tools and skills to support you through your journey to healing.

We all encounter challenges that can lead to feeling overwhelmed, stuck, lost, or anxious. I believe through trusting, compassionate relationships and connecting with the wisdom of the body and the inner Self, it is possible to find freedom, growth, and fulfillment. I have been a Licensed Alcohol and Drug counselor since 2008, working with substance use and trauma, before completing my master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. I specialize in working with couples and individuals ages 16 and older.

Incidents from your past may interfere with your present life. A moment may trigger vivid memories, painful feelings, and intrusive negative thoughts. Your coping strategies may seem insufficient, and at times you may feel stuck with intense emotions and rumination. My specialty is helping people to heal from the impact of past adversity and trauma. I believe that everyone has within them innate capacities to heal and grow, and to discover and develop their inner strengths and wisdom. I have advanced training and expertise in evidence-based methods (EMDR, DBT , and Somatic Therapy) that can help you to recover from the past.

Allison provides individual therapy to clients ages 18+ and is patient, straightforward and kind. Allison is an experienced clinician working with trauma, mood disorders, relationship issues, OCD, cultural issues and stress from navigating life’s challenges. She uses humor and a relaxed approach to help clients feel safe while addressing difficult topics. Allison emphasizes client autonomy and safety in every session, guiding clients to better understand themselves and their relationship with the world around them. She uses a combination of CBT, DBT , Motivational Interviewing, Psychoeducation and more.