Teletherapy for Edina, MN

My approach is holistic, person-centered, and trauma-informed, and based in talk-therapy. I work with adults, children/teens and families with a range of mental health issues, with a special interest in working with those who suffer from chronic and complex conditions, including PANS/PANDAS, Lyme disease, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). I also support families who are navigating their child’s diagnosis within the school setting, particularly with IEPs and 504 plans. With a deep appreciation for functional medicine, I believe that health is multifactorial, and aim to go beyond the diagnoses of her patients.

Life contain moments infused with joy and sorrow. How we story these moments holds incredible power over how we see ourselves/our place in the world. Our stories may build us up, tear us down, or inspire us to keep going. In my work I aim to create a therapeutic space that encourages you to imagine new possibilities for yourself & gain the tools you need to write an amazing tomorrow. I offer remote psychological assessment and therapy for children-young adults with mood/behavioral/ADHD/learning disorders/autism/trauma. My approach is trauma-informed/tailored developmentally/respects neurodiversity and individual/cultural identities.

Estimated 8-12 week wait. I have been a therapist for over 15 years and currently own a group practice in Edina. I provide therapy for individuals who want help with sexual concerns, disordered eating maintenance/body image recovery, prenatal/postpartum issues, burnout/moral injury in helping fields, trauma recovery, and problematic drinking/sober curiosities. I want to understand what it is you hold most dear and find meaningful in your life and relationships. By doing this, I can help you identify and navigate how to align with your values, intentionally, through awareness of unhelpful patterns and incremental behavioral change.

I specialize in the treatment of children, adolescents, adults and their families covering a range of issues. I focus on working through and solving problems that are unique to each person's perspective. I feel it important to listen to each party's concerns and get to the root of the matter with assertive yet gentle guidance. My goal is to provide a safe emotional environment for children and adolescents dealing with complex issues so that they can express their concerns and develop ways of coping with their difficulties, successfully.

I believe people are basically competent, come to therapy because their usual coping skills are not working with problems. I am actively involved: therapy is a working partnership in which we review all your clues and then find solutions that fit for your specific needs. I believe in the healing qualities of relationships. I have trained in Pia Mellody's PIT Model to work with people in recovery from childhood trauma, addictions and relationship problems who are struggling with anxiety, depression and other emotional stresses. I am currently only accepting private pay for new clients.

I love seeing clients who feel stuck in their relationship patterns or personal struggles and are ready to make a change. I see both couples & individuals with a variety of mental health concerns, and work with them to uncover and address the barriers that are holding them back.

I have strived to develop a foundation of working with a wide variety of clients in a variety of different settings and modalities. Clients have benefitted from increased mood regulation, ability to cope mental health symptoms, and the ability to manage interpersonal relationships. Clients develop skills to view their current circumstances from various perspectives. Supporting the client with building a life worth living and supporting their journey is a shared goal for clients and myself within the therapeutic relationship. I am also a board approved supervisor with the MN Board of Behavioral Health

**I am not taking new couples as this time.** Individual therapy is one of the best gifts that we can give ourselves. I tend to work with clients who want to move away from unhealthy habits, seek transformation and are actively working to create the life they desire. You may find that Individual therapy could also revamp your relationship(s) through the process of learning new self-care habits, reducing your anxiety, finding a healthier work/life balance, and exploring new parts of yourself that will foster increased self-esteem.

I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy, biofeedback and neurofeedback to help people , including reducing or eliminating the need for medications. I work with Liz Nash, MA, LMFT, AT-RBC and Brenda Hightshoe, MA, LPCC. We treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, traumatic brain injury and learning disabilities. CBT helps you create adaptive thinking. We use quantitative EEG "brain mapping" with the Neuroguide normative database to help see why people have the problems they're having. Quantitative EEG "targets" training with neurofeedback, which helps clients learn to pay attention without drugs, relax, and feel more like themselves.

I help middle-age couples who are stuck in the same fight over and over again break their cycle. People who see me long for their best friend to come back and want to reconnect with their partner.

As a therapist I work hard to understand my patients at a personal level. I provide a warm and trusting atmosphere where we can explore the difficulties in their lives. Together, through the therapeutic relationship we work on emotional problems to make deep and lasting changes. We address road blocks which may have developed over the years and seem to keep them stuck in negative patterns. Through an increased awareness of these patterns alternative choices can be made by my patients. Working together in therapy my patients are increasingly able to live more fulfilling and meaningful lives.

I have 35 years of experience helping people find a way to live a richer and more satisfying life. Therapy is about empowering individuals and coming face-to-face with adversities. Clients are helped to explore past experiences that impact current emotions and behaviors. In order to change you need to resolve internal conflicts that lead to emotional distress, unwanted behaviors and physical symptoms. I help to create a safe place for you to be able to talk about the meaning of your feelings and thoughts thus gaining greater knowledge of self.

I offer therapy to individuals, couples and families who want a welcoming, safe place to process what is happening within or among them. From clients, I learn how they see the world, how they understand themselves, what patterns create their interactions, and where they want to go from here. Clients are empowered to determine their goals and create new perspectives on themselves and the world around them. The hope is that, during sessions, clients will gain new skills and thought patterns for the benefit of the relationships that give their lives meaning.

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.

FREE consultation! Accepting new clients! Trauma sucks, I can help you. I work with women from a wide range of backgrounds (POC, queer, poly, DV survivors, etc) who are dealing with stress or burnout at work, relationship or family issues, panic attacks, procrastination, systemic violence, or just a buildup of one thing after another leaving life void of humor or play. You don't have to stay stuck here. I'd love to work together to create a plan of recovery and support! Lets talk and see if this will be the right match for you.

I offer a collaborative holistic and strengths based approach that empowers clients. I provide a supportive environment for self-expression to help return clients to a sense of wellness and health. I believe that through embracing creativity client's can find relief from emotional pain, gain self-awareness and insight, and heal from trauma. I help others empower themselves to heal through compassionate presence.

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.

At The Art of Healing, we believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality therapy services, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability status, or any other aspect of their identity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive space where all individuals feel welcomed, respected, and valued. We understand that each individual brings their own unique experiences and perspectives, and we strive to create a collaborative and empowering therapeutic relationship that honors your values, preferences, and goals.

Asking for help is a brave and courageous first step in your path to healing. Whether you are struggling with processing emotions, challenging relationships, or significant life events, we will work together to explore and identify what you want to achieve to improve the quality of your life.