Humana Therapists in Edina, MN

Looking for a therapist can be hard, frustrating & reinforce our depression or anxiety. We see countless profiles & pictures of people we think may not understand what is going on in addition to what we are experiencing or already experienced. The profiles we do have the courage to click on may reduce our fears a little yet does not share much regarding if this will be a good fit. As a woman of color, who is married & a mom, I understand the struggles with transitions/adjustments, depression, anxiety & trauma. I would love to help you be seen & heard through our sessions & in your life.

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.

Seeking first to understand, then to assist you in resolving problem areas in your life, my focus is on helping you grow to a place of personal safety, security, and stability in your life. Please call or email to discuss how I may be able to help you address any issues that you may be facing.

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.

If you’re struggling to get a good night’s rest, feeling disconnected from your life, worrying about everything under the sun, or feeling nervous about normal daily activities, you are not alone. These are just a few of the common struggles that many people deal with on a daily basis. Humans have an amazing ability to heal. It is possible to make changes that lead you to living your personal best life. I have spent decades working with individuals who have experienced trauma and suffer with such things as anxiety, grief, depression, anger, addictions, self harm, and adjustments to various life changes.

Are you someone whose anxiety takes over at the worst possible times? Do you have trouble getting out of bed in the mornings? These are just a couple of things that can get in the way of living a happier life. I offer effective ways to manage your anxiety and depression, no matter what the cause might be. Together we will learn effective coping skills to deal with anxiety, trauma, depression, and a variety of other problems. At times, these problems may drastically affect our relationships with those closest to us.

I believe that people need a therapist who has the ability to understand their experience. Once a person has the experience of being understood, a foundation is established to work through more vulnerable and difficult material. It is this proces of establishing a safe and understanding experience and working through of material that allows the possibility of change and the realization of one's true self and potentials.

Are you feeling stuck in patterns that hurt? Do you have a vague memory of when things were easier and life was more satisfying? Life, with it's expected and unexpected transitions can be challenging for all of us, even agonizing at times. We all need help from others on occasion...I am a strength based therapist who believes that by design you have everything you need to navigate through these times and I want to help you in recapturing something more promising. I'm ready when you are.

Licensed and serving clients in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, my focus in therapy is to: 1) assist clients to clearly identify the root causes of the challenges and difficulties they are facing; 2) ensure client safety and stability, and; 3) work with each client to identify solutions which they feel will best address and resolve their unique life situations. I do not use a one-size-fits-all, or cookie-cutter approach. I work relationally and collaboratively, helping each individual hold themselves accountable for gaining the skills they need to successfully navigate their own life journey with all of its challenges and successes.

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.

I work with clients of all ages and offer an array of services: diagnostic assessment, individual/couples/family therapy, skills training, guided relaxation/meditation, Quantum Neuro Reset Therapy (QNRT.com), parent coaching, consultation, postpartum services, etc. I work with athletes preparing them emotionally for sporting competitions. I enjoy providing clinical supervision to practitioners and supervising research. I provide consultation services to professionals, mentors professionals, and give educational in-services and presentations. I can also coach individuals toward achieving weight loss, fitness, finacial freedom, healthy aging and spiritual guidance.

Immediate openings available, schedule online now! My ideal client is someone who’s ready to learn new skills and make changes in their lives. I believe the core benefit of therapy is working to get off “auto-pilot” by improving mindfulness and awareness of automatic thoughts. Once mindfulness is improved, we can work together to change distorted thoughts into something more rational/realistic. I seek to help you feel more regulated, or calm, when strong emotions present themselves.

As a provider with a passion to help my clients improve their quality of life and meet their goals, the ideal client would be any individual willing to work together towards building open communication and trust. It is important to me that my clients understand I am here to support and empower them as they take steps to better themselves. It is often helpful to help encourage those being seen to express where they hope to be and what they seek to accomplish to put together a realistic plan of care in doing what we can together to help meet those objectives.

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.

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.

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.

Welcome! Openings available! 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.