Female Therapists in Kandiyohi County, MN

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Turning Page Counseling, LLC
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Willmar, MN 56201  (Online Only)
I believe in providing all of my clients with the best therapy possible by using an approach that fits who they are as a person. I want my clients to have a safe, open space to be themselves, ask for what they need, and feel comfortable every time they come in. Therapy is a place of vulnerability that only works if the client can fully engage in the process and feel confident in their therapist. I strive to help clients reach a space where real healing is achieved and to have them leave sessions feeling understood and closer to their goals.
I believe in providing all of my clients with the best therapy possible by using an approach that fits who they are as a person. I want my clients to have a safe, open space to be themselves, ask for what they need, and feel comfortable every time they come in. Therapy is a place of vulnerability that only works if the client can fully engage in the process and feel confident in their therapist. I strive to help clients reach a space where real healing is achieved and to have them leave sessions feeling understood and closer to their goals.
(320) 852-2407 View (320) 852-2407
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Laura Weatherby
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
Willmar, MN 56201
I have an interest and experience in working with adults who want to understand why they act as they do and how they can change their thinking, behaviors, and emotions so it is more adaptive for them. Too many times we view ourselves as negative or unappealing but those thoughts, behaviors, and emotions started for an important reason - to protect us. But as we have grown those things are no longer advantageous for us and we must learn to do better for ourselves. It is not an easy journey but one that is very worthwhile.
I have an interest and experience in working with adults who want to understand why they act as they do and how they can change their thinking, behaviors, and emotions so it is more adaptive for them. Too many times we view ourselves as negative or unappealing but those thoughts, behaviors, and emotions started for an important reason - to protect us. But as we have grown those things are no longer advantageous for us and we must learn to do better for ourselves. It is not an easy journey but one that is very worthwhile.
(320) 403-9301 View (320) 403-9301
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Anxiety And Trauma Recovery Therapist Stephanie Okash
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Atwater, MN 56209
Great to meet you! I'm Stephanie Okash, psychotherapist, providing therapy to children, teens, and adults. I know the leap of faith that can be involved in reaching out to a therapist. I am honored each and every time someone chooses to work with me. My background includes helping clients with wide range of clinical concerns including mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, panic, trauma, ADHD, maladaptive coping skills, and relational problems.
Great to meet you! I'm Stephanie Okash, psychotherapist, providing therapy to children, teens, and adults. I know the leap of faith that can be involved in reaching out to a therapist. I am honored each and every time someone chooses to work with me. My background includes helping clients with wide range of clinical concerns including mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, panic, trauma, ADHD, maladaptive coping skills, and relational problems.
(320) 288-1499 View (320) 288-1499
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Allison Bratsch
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, LPC, MFTC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
New London, MN 56273
Waitlist for new clients
Ask me about Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)! Combined with intentional integration, KAP can equate to years of therapy in just a handful of sessions. I specialize in working with anxious, driven, high-achieving types with significant stress, who are seeking balance personally and professionally. Also as a couple and family-trained therapist, I have expertise in relationship challenges and communication. If your goal is to find balance and inner peace while continuing to thrive and excel, and you need someone to help you make big changes, you've found your therapist.
Ask me about Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)! Combined with intentional integration, KAP can equate to years of therapy in just a handful of sessions. I specialize in working with anxious, driven, high-achieving types with significant stress, who are seeking balance personally and professionally. Also as a couple and family-trained therapist, I have expertise in relationship challenges and communication. If your goal is to find balance and inner peace while continuing to thrive and excel, and you need someone to help you make big changes, you've found your therapist.
(320) 396-8236 View (320) 396-8236
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Marnie J Brooks Steinwand
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP, C-DBT, CSTIP
Verified Verified
Willmar, MN 56201
Having a space where you can feel comfortable sharing about what life has asked of you and what it is offering you can be powerful. Feeling seen, heard, and understood seems rare these days. Sitting alongside client’s as they navigate seasons of their lives, reflect on past versions of themselves, live within this season and bridge to their future is a blessing.
Having a space where you can feel comfortable sharing about what life has asked of you and what it is offering you can be powerful. Feeling seen, heard, and understood seems rare these days. Sitting alongside client’s as they navigate seasons of their lives, reflect on past versions of themselves, live within this season and bridge to their future is a blessing.
(320) 345-3942 View (320) 345-3942
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Ellie Holbrook
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LCPC, RYT500
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Willmar, MN 56201
As a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of Minnesota and Nevada, Ellie strives to help individuals feel balanced and fulfilled by assisting clients as they identify personal goals and objectives, develop practical and blended solutions, and implement strategies that will enhance performance, awareness, and life satisfaction. Ellie also encourages and facilitates self-discovery and awareness, insight, intrapersonal growth, and increased personal and relational fulfillment, while supporting her clients and helping them evaluate their individual experiences and progression.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of Minnesota and Nevada, Ellie strives to help individuals feel balanced and fulfilled by assisting clients as they identify personal goals and objectives, develop practical and blended solutions, and implement strategies that will enhance performance, awareness, and life satisfaction. Ellie also encourages and facilitates self-discovery and awareness, insight, intrapersonal growth, and increased personal and relational fulfillment, while supporting her clients and helping them evaluate their individual experiences and progression.
(320) 227-3529 View (320) 227-3529
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Michal Katz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kandiyohi, MN 56251  (Online Only)
Hi there, I'm Michal! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is strength-based. I believe that each client is the expert on their life and has the innate ability to heal themselves. I am here to support and help the client re-discover their natural and inherited inner wisdom. The client is never the problem, it is the environment and the conditioned or unhealthy defense mechanism that we learned along the way. Through reflection, analysis, and hands-on application of therapy, I have helped many clients develop new coping skills, insights, and capacity to resolve life challenges.
Hi there, I'm Michal! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is strength-based. I believe that each client is the expert on their life and has the innate ability to heal themselves. I am here to support and help the client re-discover their natural and inherited inner wisdom. The client is never the problem, it is the environment and the conditioned or unhealthy defense mechanism that we learned along the way. Through reflection, analysis, and hands-on application of therapy, I have helped many clients develop new coping skills, insights, and capacity to resolve life challenges.
(352) 697-7545 View (352) 697-7545
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Karen Dolan - The Journey Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CSW-PIP, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Willmar, MN 56201
New Clients Welcome! Schedule online at www.thejourneycentermn.com Life can be full of adventures that bring us joy and roadblocks that challenge our ability to focus and move forward. When there is too much going on in day to day life or changes you didn't ask for, life seems to fall apart. Feelings of being overwhelmed take over. No matter what your journey has been, or will be, The Journey Center can be there to support you. You aren’t alone. The Journey Center provides counseling and therapy services in support of achieving balanced mental health in a busy world.
New Clients Welcome! Schedule online at www.thejourneycentermn.com Life can be full of adventures that bring us joy and roadblocks that challenge our ability to focus and move forward. When there is too much going on in day to day life or changes you didn't ask for, life seems to fall apart. Feelings of being overwhelmed take over. No matter what your journey has been, or will be, The Journey Center can be there to support you. You aren’t alone. The Journey Center provides counseling and therapy services in support of achieving balanced mental health in a busy world.
(651) 237-8924 View (651) 237-8924
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Michele (Missy) Kay Butler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Willmar, MN 56201  (Online Only)
Is life overwhelming, confusing, and seems like a struggle much of the time? Are you having relationship conflicts, parenting issues, and/or issues of self-worth?
Is life overwhelming, confusing, and seems like a struggle much of the time? Are you having relationship conflicts, parenting issues, and/or issues of self-worth?
(320) 313-1639 View (320) 313-1639

Online Therapists

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Ellen Honsa
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Whether it is regarding yourself, your child, or your family, you may start questioning certain behaviors, thoughts, or emotions. You feel curious, wanting to know more about what is occurring in your mental health. Gaining insight into yourself is the best way to start the healing process, causing your mindset and lifestyle to elevate. Through outpatient therapy and/or testing, I can provide the in-depth services that are needed to reach your goals. As you start learning about what actually is occurring in your body, you will begin to embrace new perspectives.
Whether it is regarding yourself, your child, or your family, you may start questioning certain behaviors, thoughts, or emotions. You feel curious, wanting to know more about what is occurring in your mental health. Gaining insight into yourself is the best way to start the healing process, causing your mindset and lifestyle to elevate. Through outpatient therapy and/or testing, I can provide the in-depth services that are needed to reach your goals. As you start learning about what actually is occurring in your body, you will begin to embrace new perspectives.
(763) 297-3287 View (763) 297-3287
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Anran Zhou
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LAMFT
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55114
Currently Accepting Clients - If you find you are struggling to believe you are enough, or to deal with the weight of racialized trauma, immigration, or cross-cultural issues, wishing for less anxiety or depression, or seeking less conflict and more peace in your relationships, I can help. I work with couples, families, and individuals who want to feel seen and heard, and who long for a sense of belonging. I have special expertise supporting members of Asian/Asian American communities, and navigating the relational dynamics of interracial/intercultural couples.
Currently Accepting Clients - If you find you are struggling to believe you are enough, or to deal with the weight of racialized trauma, immigration, or cross-cultural issues, wishing for less anxiety or depression, or seeking less conflict and more peace in your relationships, I can help. I work with couples, families, and individuals who want to feel seen and heard, and who long for a sense of belonging. I have special expertise supporting members of Asian/Asian American communities, and navigating the relational dynamics of interracial/intercultural couples.
(651) 390-1615 View (651) 390-1615
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Tracy Koski
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Golden Valley, MN 55426
I place emphasis on building an authentic therapeutic relationship, motivating sustainable change, and valuing cultural and spiritual differences. I believe that individuals are the experts in their own lives. I am interested in working collaboratively with clients to leverage their inner strengths, embrace their humanness, and navigate life’s challenges.
I place emphasis on building an authentic therapeutic relationship, motivating sustainable change, and valuing cultural and spiritual differences. I believe that individuals are the experts in their own lives. I am interested in working collaboratively with clients to leverage their inner strengths, embrace their humanness, and navigate life’s challenges.
(651) 504-2772 View (651) 504-2772
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Janice Winchester Nadeau
Psychologist, PhD, LP, LMFT, RN, FT
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55403
I am an experienced psychologist, couple and family therapist and nurse. Having had a career as a nurse clinician and educator before I became a mental health professional I can address a broad range of issues. I enjoy helping people find ways to improve the quality of their lives and their relationships. I believe that, in general, people do the best they can under the circumstances. I also believe that people are most likely made desired change in a positive environment where they feel accepted and respected. My goal is to create that kind of an environment. Welcome.
I am an experienced psychologist, couple and family therapist and nurse. Having had a career as a nurse clinician and educator before I became a mental health professional I can address a broad range of issues. I enjoy helping people find ways to improve the quality of their lives and their relationships. I believe that, in general, people do the best they can under the circumstances. I also believe that people are most likely made desired change in a positive environment where they feel accepted and respected. My goal is to create that kind of an environment. Welcome.
(612) 255-9277 x1 View (612) 255-9277 x1
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Sharon Lois McIntosh
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, CCMHC, LADC, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brainerd, MN 56401  (Online Only)
Individuals struggling in life experiencing issues with addiction, alcohol and substance use, anxiety, depression, conflict resolution, self worth, relationship, daily stressors, and difficulties being overwhelmed and focusing. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing mental health crisis by assisting with developing healthy coping strategies while in distress.
Individuals struggling in life experiencing issues with addiction, alcohol and substance use, anxiety, depression, conflict resolution, self worth, relationship, daily stressors, and difficulties being overwhelmed and focusing. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing mental health crisis by assisting with developing healthy coping strategies while in distress.
(218) 712-1477 View (218) 712-1477
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Lisa Havelin Counseling LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55102  (Online Only)
We can be kind, strong, intelligent, and resourceful individuals and still there will be times when we need other people to support us, that’s just how we’re built. Acknowledging that vulnerability and asking for what we need is true wisdom. I honor and respect that in you. Every person is a unique expression of life, our work together supports you in embodying an authentic way of living. I deeply respect the painful things that bring people to seek support, as thresholds that offer the potential for healing, connection and purpose, and work to cultivate that optimism while also honoring the suffering that leads to such transitions
We can be kind, strong, intelligent, and resourceful individuals and still there will be times when we need other people to support us, that’s just how we’re built. Acknowledging that vulnerability and asking for what we need is true wisdom. I honor and respect that in you. Every person is a unique expression of life, our work together supports you in embodying an authentic way of living. I deeply respect the painful things that bring people to seek support, as thresholds that offer the potential for healing, connection and purpose, and work to cultivate that optimism while also honoring the suffering that leads to such transitions
(651) 867-3192 View (651) 867-3192
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Tamara Statz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, FT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55102
A client once reflected , "You help us have hard conversations." I couldn't have said it better myself. I help individuals, couples, and families talk about the stuff no one wants to talk about. Grief, loss, death, dying, moving to memory care, etc - these aren't dinner table conversations folks want to have. But we need to have them. That's where I come in.
A client once reflected , "You help us have hard conversations." I couldn't have said it better myself. I help individuals, couples, and families talk about the stuff no one wants to talk about. Grief, loss, death, dying, moving to memory care, etc - these aren't dinner table conversations folks want to have. But we need to have them. That's where I come in.
(612) 223-7492 View (612) 223-7492
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Anusha Ramaswami
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW, MT-BC
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome—I’m so glad you’re here! Whatever issues you are experiencing, we will explore your unique struggle, try to make meaning of the challenges you face, and find strategies that help you heal. Our work together will be grounded in relationship, growth, curiosity, and care, as I believe these are the roots of healing and liberation for all people. We'll also take a look at the environment you find yourself in, investigate how you're showing up in relationships and community, and uncover new ways for you to tap into your empowered, resilient, and resourced self.
Welcome—I’m so glad you’re here! Whatever issues you are experiencing, we will explore your unique struggle, try to make meaning of the challenges you face, and find strategies that help you heal. Our work together will be grounded in relationship, growth, curiosity, and care, as I believe these are the roots of healing and liberation for all people. We'll also take a look at the environment you find yourself in, investigate how you're showing up in relationships and community, and uncover new ways for you to tap into your empowered, resilient, and resourced self.
(651) 349-5953 View (651) 349-5953
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Birch Counseling, PLLC
LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
Golden Valley, MN 55422
At our centrally located Golden Valley location, we offer compassionate, person centered care for individuals, couples and families. At this and all our locations, we believe you, the client, are in the foreground of our work.
At our centrally located Golden Valley location, we offer compassionate, person centered care for individuals, couples and families. At this and all our locations, we believe you, the client, are in the foreground of our work.
(855) 338-2716 View (855) 338-2716
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Dana Barnaal
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Edina, MN 55424
Through building an environment of trust, compassion, and curiosity, we will focus on healing and growth from challenging experiences and life transitions. All feelings are welcome during our time together! You will feel empowered to be your authentic self and find joy, hope, and confidence to handle challenges. Everyone needs support, and I feel honored to witness and support my clients on their healing journey.
Through building an environment of trust, compassion, and curiosity, we will focus on healing and growth from challenging experiences and life transitions. All feelings are welcome during our time together! You will feel empowered to be your authentic self and find joy, hope, and confidence to handle challenges. Everyone needs support, and I feel honored to witness and support my clients on their healing journey.
(612) 808-5483 View (612) 808-5483
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Rachel Mira Hoff
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55408  (Online Only)
I am a visually impaired Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am trained and certified in Early Childhood Mental Health and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapy. I believe that we are all created for relationships and the current world we live in fosters isolation and individuality. I seek to provide children, families, and adults effective mental health care that teaches them how to heal and recreate healthy relationships.
I am a visually impaired Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am trained and certified in Early Childhood Mental Health and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapy. I believe that we are all created for relationships and the current world we live in fosters isolation and individuality. I seek to provide children, families, and adults effective mental health care that teaches them how to heal and recreate healthy relationships.
(612) 888-8683 View (612) 888-8683

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Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.