EMDR Therapists in Elk River, MN
Bonnett Ottelia Chandler
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA LPCC
Verified Verified
Elk River, MN 55330 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy and trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Are you looking for an affirming and relatable therapist? Do you feel stuck or overwhelmed in your day-to-day life? Is it difficult for you to move on from past or present pain? Perhaps you feel sadness, failure, anxiety, or a sense of despair. Do these feelings keep you from living the life you want? Disempowering thoughts and feelings of what happened and are currently going through may keep you stuck. You want to go forward but trauma has interfered. I can help you transform painful emotions into renewed wellbeing. How? You will gain a fresh perspective and learn strategies allowing you to discover your true and authentic self.
I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy and trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Are you looking for an affirming and relatable therapist? Do you feel stuck or overwhelmed in your day-to-day life? Is it difficult for you to move on from past or present pain? Perhaps you feel sadness, failure, anxiety, or a sense of despair. Do these feelings keep you from living the life you want? Disempowering thoughts and feelings of what happened and are currently going through may keep you stuck. You want to go forward but trauma has interfered. I can help you transform painful emotions into renewed wellbeing. How? You will gain a fresh perspective and learn strategies allowing you to discover your true and authentic self.
Liz Iverson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Elk River, MN 55330
I rely on a combination of therapeutic techniques and interventions, including CBT, Solution-Focused, EMDR, and take trauma-informed, mindfulness approach when assisting clients to discover, plan, and achieve their desired goals within the context of their values and culture.
I have a passion in working with children, adolescents, and their families who are experiencing struggles with transitions, adjustment issues, family conflict, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, anger, grief, and trauma. I also provide services to adult individuals who are struggling with adjustment issues, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and self-esteem. I provide a comfortable environment of encouragement, respect, and empowerment to assist clients in acquiring new knowledge and skills to be equipped in reaching their therapeutic goals and strengthen their primary relationships.
I rely on a combination of therapeutic techniques and interventions, including CBT, Solution-Focused, EMDR, and take trauma-informed, mindfulness approach when assisting clients to discover, plan, and achieve their desired goals within the context of their values and culture.
I have a passion in working with children, adolescents, and their families who are experiencing struggles with transitions, adjustment issues, family conflict, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, anger, grief, and trauma. I also provide services to adult individuals who are struggling with adjustment issues, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and self-esteem. I provide a comfortable environment of encouragement, respect, and empowerment to assist clients in acquiring new knowledge and skills to be equipped in reaching their therapeutic goals and strengthen their primary relationships.
Katie Burggraff
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Elk River, MN 55330
I am trained in EMDR and currently in the certification process.
If you’re new to therapy, I’m here for you. If you had a bad experience with a previous therapist, I’m here for you. If you are hesitant to start mental health services, or looking for a new provider, I’m here for you. Starting therapy can be scary, I will walk along side you normalizing the human experience, de-stigmatize and provide psychoeducation on mental health, and help you work towards your optimal functioning. I value transparency, vulnerability, humor, and compassion and will help you with tools and strategies to get you back to feeling more like yourself right away.
I am trained in EMDR and currently in the certification process.
If you’re new to therapy, I’m here for you. If you had a bad experience with a previous therapist, I’m here for you. If you are hesitant to start mental health services, or looking for a new provider, I’m here for you. Starting therapy can be scary, I will walk along side you normalizing the human experience, de-stigmatize and provide psychoeducation on mental health, and help you work towards your optimal functioning. I value transparency, vulnerability, humor, and compassion and will help you with tools and strategies to get you back to feeling more like yourself right away.
Jennifer Knapp
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Elk River, MN 55330
I am also a trauma informed therapist, meaning I have extensive training, including EMDR, DBT and body based therapies, to come along side and support you in a way that works for you.
We are not meant to live in isolation. From the moment we are born, our identity and sense of self is tied in with those around us. Over time, it may shift from parents to peer groups to intimate partners, but how we interact with others is at the core of our emotional well-being. Parenting comes with a unique set of questions, self-doubt, and high stakes. For many of us, it may activate unresolved hurt or resentment from our own childhood or invite feelings of inadequacy and uncertainty. Our intimate relationships are another significant part of our lives. Clients can learn how to connect, improve understanding, and strengthen their intimate relationships by moving past the cycles that break down communication and build walls of hurt and defensiveness. Couples can re-establish that “spark,” share a vision of a connected future, and feel both valued and validated by their partners. Experiencing trauma impacts our ability to connect with and receive connection from others. Sometimes we get so stuck in that trauma that it shifts our view of the world and can permanently alter our perception. Therapy is a place to process through this experience, so you can move forward with life.
I am also a trauma informed therapist, meaning I have extensive training, including EMDR, DBT and body based therapies, to come along side and support you in a way that works for you.
We are not meant to live in isolation. From the moment we are born, our identity and sense of self is tied in with those around us. Over time, it may shift from parents to peer groups to intimate partners, but how we interact with others is at the core of our emotional well-being. Parenting comes with a unique set of questions, self-doubt, and high stakes. For many of us, it may activate unresolved hurt or resentment from our own childhood or invite feelings of inadequacy and uncertainty. Our intimate relationships are another significant part of our lives. Clients can learn how to connect, improve understanding, and strengthen their intimate relationships by moving past the cycles that break down communication and build walls of hurt and defensiveness. Couples can re-establish that “spark,” share a vision of a connected future, and feel both valued and validated by their partners. Experiencing trauma impacts our ability to connect with and receive connection from others. Sometimes we get so stuck in that trauma that it shifts our view of the world and can permanently alter our perception. Therapy is a place to process through this experience, so you can move forward with life.
Rebecca Gerbig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Elk River, MN 55330
I am specifically trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR), as well as the Adaptive Internal Relational Network (AIR Network) model of therapy.
I believe it requires a great deal of courage to seek change through therapy, and am honored to be a part of this journey with my clients. I evaluate each client and their specific situation from a holistic perspective, and consider my approach to therapy to be patient-centered, trauma-informed, and relationally-oriented. I have particular interest in treating those with eating disorders, eating behavior challenges, and/or concerns related to trauma/complex trauma.
I am specifically trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR), as well as the Adaptive Internal Relational Network (AIR Network) model of therapy.
I believe it requires a great deal of courage to seek change through therapy, and am honored to be a part of this journey with my clients. I evaluate each client and their specific situation from a holistic perspective, and consider my approach to therapy to be patient-centered, trauma-informed, and relationally-oriented. I have particular interest in treating those with eating disorders, eating behavior challenges, and/or concerns related to trauma/complex trauma.
Sarah Sumner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elk River, MN 55330
You are doing your best to just keep it together. You feel disconnected and lonely even in a room filled with people. You’re stressed out and irritated by stupidity every day. Most days you are exhausted because sleeping isn’t an option while anxious and self-defeating thoughts run circles in your mind. You never feel good enough and you try to get through each day without telling someone to “f” off, but once in a while you can’t hold it back and some unfortunate bystander (an idiot driver, of course) gets the brunt of your frustrations with life. This isn’t how it has to be anymore. It’s time for things to change.
You are doing your best to just keep it together. You feel disconnected and lonely even in a room filled with people. You’re stressed out and irritated by stupidity every day. Most days you are exhausted because sleeping isn’t an option while anxious and self-defeating thoughts run circles in your mind. You never feel good enough and you try to get through each day without telling someone to “f” off, but once in a while you can’t hold it back and some unfortunate bystander (an idiot driver, of course) gets the brunt of your frustrations with life. This isn’t how it has to be anymore. It’s time for things to change.
Denae Kuenzel
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
Elk River, MN 55330
Waitlist for new clients
I hold a Doctoral Degree in Counseling Psychology and have also been a Registered Dietitian since 2009. I enjoy working with children (11+), adolescents, adults, older adults, and couples. My clinical interests include anxiety, trauma, eating disorders/body image, grief/loss, relationship challenges, life transitions, self-growth, and nutrition/wellness.
I hold a Doctoral Degree in Counseling Psychology and have also been a Registered Dietitian since 2009. I enjoy working with children (11+), adolescents, adults, older adults, and couples. My clinical interests include anxiety, trauma, eating disorders/body image, grief/loss, relationship challenges, life transitions, self-growth, and nutrition/wellness.
Craig Rice
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elk River, MN 55330 (Online Only)
I am well versed in several counseling techniques and have a compassionate approachable demeanor. My counseling experience is above par and I am also organized with an attention to detail. Clients warm up to me quickly and I enjoy helping them reach goals and learn new thinking patterns to view life in a more positive manner. My therapeutic style incorporates expert listening, positive feedback, direct guidance, and creating an environment where you will feel comfortable to discuss your personal thoughts and feelings. Therapy is a safe place to discuss things that cannot be shared with family, friends, or colleagues.
I am well versed in several counseling techniques and have a compassionate approachable demeanor. My counseling experience is above par and I am also organized with an attention to detail. Clients warm up to me quickly and I enjoy helping them reach goals and learn new thinking patterns to view life in a more positive manner. My therapeutic style incorporates expert listening, positive feedback, direct guidance, and creating an environment where you will feel comfortable to discuss your personal thoughts and feelings. Therapy is a safe place to discuss things that cannot be shared with family, friends, or colleagues.
Trilogy Counseling Services, PLLC
Verified Verified
Elk River, MN 55330
Trilogy Counseling is a group counseling practice located in Princeton, Roseville and Elk River, Minnesota. We also offer services online in Minnesota and Florida. We currently have eight Counselors who work with children, teens, adults, families, and couples. Trilogy Counseling providers offer unique individualized experiences for all clients we work with.
Trilogy Counseling is a group counseling practice located in Princeton, Roseville and Elk River, Minnesota. We also offer services online in Minnesota and Florida. We currently have eight Counselors who work with children, teens, adults, families, and couples. Trilogy Counseling providers offer unique individualized experiences for all clients we work with.
Serenity Circle Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elk River, MN 55330
Serenity Circle Counseling provides counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families to address issues such as anger, anxiety, chemical dependency, depression, empowerment, grief and loss, personal victimization, self-discovery, and trauma. We also offer psychological assessments and chemical dependency assessments.
Serenity Circle Counseling provides counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families to address issues such as anger, anxiety, chemical dependency, depression, empowerment, grief and loss, personal victimization, self-discovery, and trauma. We also offer psychological assessments and chemical dependency assessments.
Christine Junod
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Elk River, MN 55330
My clients have experienced Big T or little t traumas, or they're anxious and overthinking. My clients have been harmed by past relationships or experiences and often don't feel "heard" by the significant people in their lives. Some clients need help identifying and processing long-held feelings, some need someone to come alongside and help them navigate a tough time in life. My clients don't want to feel alone anymore. They want to move ahead and replace their burdens with hope.
My clients have experienced Big T or little t traumas, or they're anxious and overthinking. My clients have been harmed by past relationships or experiences and often don't feel "heard" by the significant people in their lives. Some clients need help identifying and processing long-held feelings, some need someone to come alongside and help them navigate a tough time in life. My clients don't want to feel alone anymore. They want to move ahead and replace their burdens with hope.
Shelly Melroe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Elk River, MN 55330
Another day of managing stress, trying to figure out what rules matter and what compromises have the least consequences. Get some rest, miss the deadline. Miss the workout, feel the irritability climb. Seems that playing by the rules has led you astray. The pieces seldom fit together anymore and all you really want is to feel good! Is it too much to ask to have a good relationship? One that loves and accepts you, without minimizing your needs or your hurt. Feeling so alone, when surrounded by people (people who don't hesitate to let you know what they need), is hard to explain. Yet you know it to be true for you.
Another day of managing stress, trying to figure out what rules matter and what compromises have the least consequences. Get some rest, miss the deadline. Miss the workout, feel the irritability climb. Seems that playing by the rules has led you astray. The pieces seldom fit together anymore and all you really want is to feel good! Is it too much to ask to have a good relationship? One that loves and accepts you, without minimizing your needs or your hurt. Feeling so alone, when surrounded by people (people who don't hesitate to let you know what they need), is hard to explain. Yet you know it to be true for you.
Sheila A. Selinsky
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Elk River, MN 55330
Not accepting new clients
Hello! I have worked with individuals, families and couples and have provided clinical supervision and mental health program management for 20+ years. In this time, I've had the privilege of working alongside individuals, couples, and families seeking support, clarity, and healing. I compassionately meet clients where they are and together we move toward their desired goals. I believe people are naturally gifted with the tools, wisdom and resilience to reach their greatest potential.
Hello! I have worked with individuals, families and couples and have provided clinical supervision and mental health program management for 20+ years. In this time, I've had the privilege of working alongside individuals, couples, and families seeking support, clarity, and healing. I compassionately meet clients where they are and together we move toward their desired goals. I believe people are naturally gifted with the tools, wisdom and resilience to reach their greatest potential.
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Carrie Crockford
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Big Lake, MN 55309
I am trained in Narrative Exposure Therapy and EMDR for the treatment of PTSD and complex trauma.
I provide therapy through a strengths-based, trauma-focused lens, and view each person as a resilient individual system capable of developing agency of their lived story and gaining mastery of their whole self. My clients include individuals and families living with challenges complicated by mental illness, emotional and behavioral disorders, trauma and family violence. My therapy services and community provider trainings are designed to provide an holistic and trauma-informed, culturally-attuned approach to understanding and healing from the abuse and trauma affecting individuals, relationships, families and systems.
I am trained in Narrative Exposure Therapy and EMDR for the treatment of PTSD and complex trauma.
I provide therapy through a strengths-based, trauma-focused lens, and view each person as a resilient individual system capable of developing agency of their lived story and gaining mastery of their whole self. My clients include individuals and families living with challenges complicated by mental illness, emotional and behavioral disorders, trauma and family violence. My therapy services and community provider trainings are designed to provide an holistic and trauma-informed, culturally-attuned approach to understanding and healing from the abuse and trauma affecting individuals, relationships, families and systems.
Jennifer M. Klutch
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Big Lake, MN 55309
Waitlist for new clients
I have a specialty focus for survivors of complex Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder (C-PTSD). I specialize in Accelerated Resolution Therapy, EMDR and other C-PTSD modalities that provide positive change for survivors of C-PTSD. Whether your journey has brought significant discoveries - or if you are feeling stuck and needing help, "There's more to YOUR story!"
I have a specialty focus for survivors of complex Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder (C-PTSD). I specialize in Accelerated Resolution Therapy, EMDR and other C-PTSD modalities that provide positive change for survivors of C-PTSD. Whether your journey has brought significant discoveries - or if you are feeling stuck and needing help, "There's more to YOUR story!"
Andrea M Hendel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Otsego, MN 55330
Therapeutic interventions include, but are not limited to Systemic, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), TF-CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Strengths Based interventions.
I specialize in working with law enforcement and other first responders to deal with on the job stress and work/home balance. I have passion working individuals and couples who have experienced high levels of stress, trauma or loss in their lives. I have a strong ability to connect with people and believe in everyone's ability to facilitate personal change. I love the opportunity to serve a wide range of issues (depression, anxiety, trauma, grief...) in my practice and offer varied hours through the week to accommodate many schedules. Sunrise Wellness takes a holistic approach to serving others through mind, body and spirit.
Therapeutic interventions include, but are not limited to Systemic, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), TF-CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Strengths Based interventions.
I specialize in working with law enforcement and other first responders to deal with on the job stress and work/home balance. I have passion working individuals and couples who have experienced high levels of stress, trauma or loss in their lives. I have a strong ability to connect with people and believe in everyone's ability to facilitate personal change. I love the opportunity to serve a wide range of issues (depression, anxiety, trauma, grief...) in my practice and offer varied hours through the week to accommodate many schedules. Sunrise Wellness takes a holistic approach to serving others through mind, body and spirit.
Brittany Stark
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rogers, MN 55374
Hello and Welcome! I am a Marriage and Family Therapist. I have a wide variety of experience working with individuals, families and facilitating group therapy. I have worked in a variety of settings including in-home, day treatment, outpatient and court ordered settings. I am a Certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) clinician who strives to help individuals seek the peace that they so deserve in their lives. I have experience working with individuals who struggle with severe and persistent trauma responses, anxiety and depression related disorder and interpersonal conflicts.
Hello and Welcome! I am a Marriage and Family Therapist. I have a wide variety of experience working with individuals, families and facilitating group therapy. I have worked in a variety of settings including in-home, day treatment, outpatient and court ordered settings. I am a Certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) clinician who strives to help individuals seek the peace that they so deserve in their lives. I have experience working with individuals who struggle with severe and persistent trauma responses, anxiety and depression related disorder and interpersonal conflicts.
Emily Like Schuleman
Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anoka, MN 55303 (Online Only)
Through counseling, we will explore ways to gain insight, identify new copings skills, and use evidence based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, Dialectical behavioral therapy, and EMDR.
"Courage doesn't happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life" - Shannon L. Alder Are you someone needing to make changes, learn new ways of coping, and working towards healing? My passion in the mental health field is to work with adolescents and adults suffering from trauma, substance abuse, and other various disorders. I believe the therapeutic relationship as a sacred place to feel safe to explore past experiences and gain insight to a new hopeful future.
Through counseling, we will explore ways to gain insight, identify new copings skills, and use evidence based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, Dialectical behavioral therapy, and EMDR.
"Courage doesn't happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life" - Shannon L. Alder Are you someone needing to make changes, learn new ways of coping, and working towards healing? My passion in the mental health field is to work with adolescents and adults suffering from trauma, substance abuse, and other various disorders. I believe the therapeutic relationship as a sacred place to feel safe to explore past experiences and gain insight to a new hopeful future.
Andrea Undlin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rogers, MN 55374
I primarily support my clients through brain-based therapy/intervention (EMDR/ Brainspotting) and an evidenced-based therapy called Internal Family Systems or “Parts work” to heal past or recent hurts that are fogging or distorting the lens they see their present world through.
Please note: limited daytime availability. If you're here, I applaud you. I understand the decision to see a therapist has many different starting points and it's not always an easy path getting here. Perhaps this is your first time seeking therapy and perhaps you've sought therapy before. No matter where you may be on your journey, I would be honored to support you. Life can be hard and experiences can feed us many lies that cause us to believe we are broken, crazy, or damaged. It is important to me that all of my clients realize the truth that they are worthy, loveable, capable, and resilient.
I primarily support my clients through brain-based therapy/intervention (EMDR/ Brainspotting) and an evidenced-based therapy called Internal Family Systems or “Parts work” to heal past or recent hurts that are fogging or distorting the lens they see their present world through.
Please note: limited daytime availability. If you're here, I applaud you. I understand the decision to see a therapist has many different starting points and it's not always an easy path getting here. Perhaps this is your first time seeking therapy and perhaps you've sought therapy before. No matter where you may be on your journey, I would be honored to support you. Life can be hard and experiences can feed us many lies that cause us to believe we are broken, crazy, or damaged. It is important to me that all of my clients realize the truth that they are worthy, loveable, capable, and resilient.
Amber Schneider
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Dayton, MN 55327 (Online Only)
I am a certified EMDR therapist, implementing this intervention to reconnect and strengthen the neurological wiring between the thinking and feeling brain to encourage healing and reduce suffering.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to begin their healing journey, no matter where they are at in the process. A majority of my professional career has been providing individual therapy to adults with a focus on the treatment of trauma, PTSD, complex PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, life transitions, relationship issues, and boundaries.
I am a certified EMDR therapist, implementing this intervention to reconnect and strengthen the neurological wiring between the thinking and feeling brain to encourage healing and reduce suffering.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to begin their healing journey, no matter where they are at in the process. A majority of my professional career has been providing individual therapy to adults with a focus on the treatment of trauma, PTSD, complex PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, life transitions, relationship issues, and boundaries.
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Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.