Narrative Therapists in Lake Elmo, MN

I am currently practicing out of CARE Counseling's Mendota Heights location, but I will be permanently moving to the Woodbury location on April 1st 2024 - - - I provide Individual counseling via both telehealth and in-person for individuals ages 12 and older at CARE Counseling. I most often work with individuals who experience difficulties with body image or self esteem, gender dysphoria, mild eating disorders, traumatic stress, anxiety, OCD, depression, and more. I use an Integrated approach of primarily narrative, existential, and feminist therapies, and often pull from other lenses depending on an individual's story.

I am passionate about working with families, couples, and individuals who are managing both physical and mental health conditions or couples/families going through various life transitions, and relational stress. We don't exist in isolation, especially when on the long journey of chronic health care. I work within an integrated and collaborative care model, viewing the problem from a holistic standpoint and alongside other members of the care team in order to best serve all areas of the client's life. What does this chapter of life look like? What is possible?

Hello! I'm Kafalyn Ngaima, a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapy Intern committed to guiding individuals, couples, and families towards holistic well-being. With a foundation rooted in systemic models such as Narrative Therapy, Bowens family system's, and Emotional focused Therapy , I provide a nurturing and inclusive space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and relationships. My academic background includes a Bachelor's degree in Criminology and Psychology from Iowa State University, followed by a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from National University.

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a national certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapist (CFCBT). I have sixteen years of experience working with adults, families, children, and teens on different issues. I am trained in to work with individuals facing struggles related to parenting skills, developmental and learning disabilities, trauma, abuse, grief, depression and anxiety. I am also a certified meditation instructor who uses mind, body and spirit techniques. If you are going through stormy moments and struggles that prevent you from living your fulfilling life, I am here to help you.

Hello, I would honor an opportunity of meeting with you and discussing your concerns. I have 25+ years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I believe each person has unique skills, talents, and abilities. I work with individuals and couples to uncover these abilities and use them in effective ways in their lives and in their relationships.

I work collaboratively with individuals, couples, & families to help them cultivate a deeper self-awareness, discover new ways of expression, transform dysfunctional patterns, have more satisfying relationships and ensue a more meaningful life. Research has shown having purpose and meaning in life increases overall wellbeing and life satisfaction, improves mental and physical health, enhances resiliency and self-esteem, and decreases the chances of depression.

At Integrated Life Counseling Center, it is our mission to provide a safe place to discover truth and innate strengths. We utilizes a holistic approach building on strengths with sensitivity to client's values and spirituality.Our missions - Integration of relationships with self and others, fully connected, restored and free. Life-giving transformation of individuals and families for generational and systemic change. Cultivate knowledge of interpersonal neurophysiology and its impact on daily living. Collaboration locally and globally.

Every healing journey is unique, and I am eager to help you foster wellbeing. I work with teens and adults offering trauma-informed, individual therapy, psychological testing, and group counseling to address many issues including anxiety, depression, OCD, life transitions, identity development, and grief and loss. As a therapist, I want to understand the world as you do and help you cultivate the motivation needed to make changes. I see you as the expert in your life, and I ask questions to help you generate understanding.

For support in managing difficulties in your personal & professional lives caused by unresolved traumas or conflict, therapy can help. I work with individuals, couples, & families to help collaboratively tackle the challenges they are facing, through creating a new insight & forming an action, solution plan. Additionally, I practice EMDR therapy, AEDP, Brainspotting and Neurofeedback and find it powerful in healing a range of psychological concerns including depression, anxiety, shame and trauma and areas where clients experience "being stuck". My practice is based on years of well-established evidence-based effective treatments.

The process of finding a therapist can feel overwhelming! If you’re reading this, you have officially taken the first step in finding a therapist that is right for you. Im proud of you! The clients that I work with are ready to show up to continue their pursuit towards awareness and change through therapy. Together, we will explore the narratives that have been helpful as well the narratives that are not serving you anymore. I provide an approach that is flexible and adaptable. I recognize that you may need to be challenged and validated all in one session.

From the Mississippi to the St. Croix River, I am dedicated to providing quality mental health services to Stillwater Area. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I offer individual and family therapy that suits your unique needs.

I have extensive experience helping clients with depression, anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, relationship issues, family conflicts as well as exploring gender and sexuality. I work to create an open and safe environment where clients can share their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. As a therapist, my goal is to work collaboratively with you to find solutions that work for you and help you discover your true potential in life.

My practice is a collaborative healing process where you can be your authentic self in a trusting, respectful environment. My priority is to build a safe, caring, validating space where you can be known and understood. It’s a privilege to build strong relationships and notice the positive effects that therapy can have on their lives. I use a systemic, collaborative, strengths-based therapeutic approach to help you through the challenges of life, connecting with your strengths to help learn new ways to live in wholeness.

I particularly enjoy working with clients who are working on increasing their self-esteem, improving emotional processing, and individuals wanting to enhance overall wellness. By learning new ways of understanding themselves, and by seeking new coping strategies for dealing with stress, clients can gain greater confidence being their authentic self, both in therapy sessions and out in the world. My goal is to support clients through their journey towards self-understanding, self-compassion, and confidence.