Therapists in Lauderdale, MN

Have you been feeling down? Like something is off? Are you at a transition point in your life? Are you struggling with a relationship? You've made it this far, why not give counseling a try? For many people it is the first step in changing behaviors and patterns that have led to distress and relational challenges. Together, we’ll explore what might be getting in your way, and identify strategies that you can use to feel better. Therapy can also be a great opportunity to explore questions related to meaning and purpose in life and in work, as well as personal and professional identity development.

Has life brought an overwhelming amount of changes and challenges? Are you seeking help to make peace with the past & find a path through your difficulties? Do you need to explore new ways of approaching life instead of the old patterns? Healing is possible, and as a compassionate and trained listener I will partner with you on your own unique journey toward growth & peace as you face your struggles. A warm & trusting therapy relationship helps you take the risk of exploring, understanding and accepting yourself so that you can open up to new tools for moving forward.

Making the decision to seek therapy can be incredibly challenging, and I feel honored to be part of your journey. It’s not always easy to acknowledge the need for support, but it’s a significant act of self-care. I believe that the desire for change stems from a place of discomfort and pain, and I'm eager to walk alongside you on this transformative journey, offering support that acknowledges your experiences, and guiding you to gain the essential skills to navigate and overcome your challenges with greater resilience.

I am straightforward, compassionate, and, at times, a bit irreverent. My style is pretty candid. With a background in behavioral neuroscience, I have a deep understanding of how the brain and behavior interact to create patterns of relating to self, others, and the world. So, I help clients create new patterns. Rather than assume one approach meets the needs of all clients, I adapt strategies from across types of therapies according to the individual.

The foundation of my work is to build a trusting and responsive relationship. I work with people to identify their goals and priorities and offer support to enact change that is meaningful and fulfilling. My areas of interest include addressing depression and anxiety, as well as trauma and core beliefs that impact the present moment. I enjoy working with people who are going through significant life changes (education, career, relationship, life stage transitions). I also have a special interest in perinatal mental health.

Prior to my eighteen years as a therapist and psychologist, I worked in the business world in retail sales, management, and company ownership. These life experiences enhance my ability to both understand and empathize with my clients in many of their daily problems. You may be experiencing overwhelming feelings of anxiety, depression, anger and low self-esteem. I can work with you to help manage your feelings and create a plan to address your circumstances. You deserve to live a happy and fulfilling life. I invite you to visit my web site www.gregmeyermalp.com to begin that journey.

Welcome! I'm here to support my clients cope with difficult emotions such as anger, worry, and hopelessness. Often, these challenges greatly impact us, our relationships, as well as other critical aspects of life. I support my clients in this journey and walk alongside them as they discover their strengths and persevere, whether it is overcoming anxiety or healing from lived trauma. My approach is cognitive behavioral, with an emphasis on using compassion, strengths, and behavioral activation in order to help individuals recover, grow, and develop new ways of adapting to life’s many challenges.

My therapeutic focus and passion is working with individuals who have experienced childhood trauma, are neurodivergent, and/or are a member of the LBTQI community. In our culture, neurodivergent and LGBTQI individuals are often ostracized and othered by their surrounding communities. I, myself, am a neurodivergent member of the LGBTQI community (bisexual) and identify as gender queer.

Hi, I'm a clinical psychologist and have spent the last 22 years providing DBT in the Twin Cities community; first during my doctoral internship, then for 15 years at the University of Minnesota Psychiatry Department, and now in my private practice. I have been trained in multiple variations of DBT by recognized experts in DBT. I specialize in working with individuals who have a history of trauma and offer prolonged exposure as a treatment for PTSD. My training and experience have prepared me for helping individuals with a history of or actively struggling with suicidal thoughts and ideation.

At Take Flight Counseling Services, we enjoy working with clients in the area of trauma, PTD, depression, anxiety, emotional and relationship issues. We work with adults and adolescence clients from diverse backgrounds. Personal experiences have helped us to understand how essential it is to work with all our clients from their frame of reference and to actively listen to each client's needs in the theraputic relationship.

When it comes to therapy, I know it takes a lot of courage and vulnerability to find the "right" therapist. It is an investment in time, energy and resources, so making it worthwhile is important. My approach is validating as well as direct. My clients have said that I get to the root of their situations quickly and provide clear ideas of how to cope differently. I am a skills-oriented therapist who has many ideas and strategies for working toward your goals.

TAKE CHARGE. SET GOALS. LET'S DO THIS. What do you need? Do you need a little guidance, cheerleader, pep talk, action plan, kick in the butt or just a compassionate ear to listen? Maybe you’re lost in the career or college process and want individual attention, guidance and planning? Let me help. Let’s connect.

Therapists can't be good at everything. That's why I devote the vast majority of my practice to couples. Relationships are hard and we can find ourselves acting in ways that surprise even ourselves when things go wrong. So, you won't find me occupying the moral high ground, playing therapy tricks on you, or judging you. I'm marriage and relationship friendly, so I won't push you toward a crisis, a divorce or a break-up. As it is 50% of marriages end in divorce and upwards of 65% of second marriages end in a break-up, so if you have hopes and dreams for making things work, I'll be behind you 100%.

Accepting New Clients Now! Life’s challenges never come when they’re most convenient. One day things are going great and you feel on top of the world; nothing can stop you from achieving success. The next day, you get thrown a curve ball at work, bulldozed by an unexpected illness, or simply overcome by the craziness of life and are left wondering how you got here. As a licensed professional counselor, Maggie strives to create a safe, welcoming environment where clients can show up as their authentic selves, in the midst of struggles and receive care and support.

We can work together to understand the significance of your personal challenges and how they are affecting your overall quality of life. My primary goal is to listen carefully to you so I can help you identify what beliefs, issues and circumstances are interfering with your own ability to resolve the struggles you are facing. I will provide a comfortable space for you to share your story and help you find clarity and insight.

One of my greatest passions is providing therapy services to individuals who are looking to re-discover themselves and start their healing process. I believe in viewing my clients in the holistic form and that finding balance is essential to leading a healthy and productive life. In therapy, our relationship will be a partnership. We will work together to find the root of the problem, discover your unmet needs, and develop tools to help you gain control and flourish in your life, once again.

As your therapist, I am interested in accompanying you on the exploration of your inner world. I believe so much pain and joy originate from how well we understand and celebrate ourselves and are understood and celebrated by those around us. Our work together will include 1. Getting to know the different parts of you, including those parts that most of us tend to reject and hide away 2. Examining and challenging some of the cultural messages you may have received growing up around sexuality, gender, vulnerability, and intimacy 3. Working to reveal the underbelly of shame by allowing it to transform into your greatest strength!