LGBTQ+ Therapists in Edina, MN

My goal as a therapist is to help people live more emotionally healthy and relationally successful lives. I work with people to help them understand and experience their emotions differently so their emotions help vs hinder their successes. I am trained in EMDR and incorporate it into the work to help clients process emotion at a deeper level to get unstuck in life and to overcome traumatic memories.

Do you feel like you are your harshest critic? Are you finding it difficult to live authentically due to social, familial, or societal expectations? Do you want to connect more with your romantic partner(s)? I can help! I'm Jason, and I'm an LGBTQIA + affirming therapist. I enjoy working with individuals and couples and believe everyone has the innate power to change, grow, and heal. Using humor, compassion, and a non-judgemental stance, I utilize a collaborative strengths-based approach to help foster an open and inclusive environment.

Immediate clients openings available! I approach treatment and therapy through a trauma-informed and harm-reduction lens. I would like to assist you in processing your emotions in a healthy manner and to assist you in learning the necessary skills to acquire new tools to make the changes you want in your life. I am passionate in helping individuals that struggle with PTSD, substance use, depression, anxiety, fear, shame/guilt, grief/loss, life transitions, identity issues, and relationship concerns.

I am a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and a pre-licensed outpatient therapist under supervision to become a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I have immediate openings. I believe that mental health is something we all need to attend to and that each of us is on an ongoing journey toward personal growth, but sometimes challenges arise that make us lose our sense of self and/or our place within our communities. I view my role as to help you address these barriers while encouraging your ability to make changes. I believe that finding a community and finding meaning/purpose are crucial aspects of the healing process.

I am a licensed professional clinical counselor. I have been working with adults, youth and families for more than 10 years. I have supported clients in a range of settings with a variety of emotional, social, & behavioral concerns, including mood disorders, self-destructive behaviors, substance abuse, non-suicidal self-injury, anger, LGBTQ + friendly and generational trauma. Everyone has a story to be told and heard.

I take a holistic approach to therapy. I believe health and happiness happen when a person has mental, physical, and relational balance. I work with children 5 or older and adults of all backgrounds and orientations. I am an ally with the LGBTQ + and immigrant communities. I have worked in homes, communities, schools, and residential treatment with a wide diversity of people. I am a Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider and incorporate nutrition as part of treatment.

Positive mental health is a right for all, critical to managing our day-to-day life, and necessary to realize one's full potential and authentic self. Although life can saddle us with extreme stress, counseling gives us the tools and support to understand the root of that stress and develop through it. Counseling promotes and emphasizes wellness, empowerment, and growth. It's a powerful way to explore and optimize our holistic wellbeing. Contacting a professional for therapy can feel intimidating. However, seeking counseling early on can help deescalate issues and equip clients with tools to manage and prevent future issues.

At some point in our lives, many of us look around and realize we no longer like the life we've built - or maybe even who we've become while living it. We may even know we should like it, but somehow it no longer fits. I build relationships with clients, creating a safe place to express and explore these feelings. Therapy creates change by examining the experiences, patterns, thoughts, and energy that contribute to feeling stuck. I love working with clients to address the issues holding them back so they can create a life and self that excites them again.

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.

The world is a challenging place as we learn about - or experience - harmful events. Perhaps you have uncertainties in work, a relationship, or otherwise. I understand that coping with your own personal challenges can be daunting at times. I effectively use feedback, self-evaluating questions, and reflection -- leading to happiness and fulfillment. I also tell my clients that I might have certain insights by looking at patterns, behaviors, and habits they don't realize are present. It's important to me that new beginnings come from within and not from my direct advice or influence. Sessions via computer and phone offered.

I use cognitive behavioral therapy to help people improve their mental health. I believe that each person deserves treatment tailored to their experience and needs. In session, I help people change patterns of unhealthy thoughts or behaviors and examine meaning of life experiences. As a counselor, I am open-minded, analytical, and casual while allowing space for challenging clients to improve their lives. I practice from an informed consent perspective aimed at reducing barriers to care and emphasizing bodily autonomy. This often involves writing letters of support for medical transition services.

I am a trans -genderqueer femme, disabled, Two-Spirit, Native American radical activist & social worker. I practice trauma-focused feminist therapy with trans youth & young adults ages 13-25. Except for trans letters, for which I see all ages, youth and adults. My specialties surround gender & sexuality, & trauma survivors experiencing depression, bipolar, anxiety, self-harm, suicidality, disability, chronic pain, multiples/alters, dissociation, sexual assault, & histories with abuse & violence. I am body, sex, & kink positive, poly-inclusive, value accountability, & recognize the intersectional impact of systematic oppression.

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!

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.