EMDR Therapists in Mankato, MN
I offer EMDR telehealth therapy to adults in a safe, supportive space where healing and growth are prioritized. Together, we create diagnostic assessments and personalized treatment plans that reflect your unique experiences and goals. My approach integrates compassionate, evidence-based care—including CBT, DBT-informed strategies, and solution-focused techniques—to support individuals navigating PTSD, anxiety, panic attacks, Complex PTSD, trauma-related disorders, and depression.
I offer EMDR telehealth therapy to adults in a safe, supportive space where healing and growth are prioritized. Together, we create diagnostic assessments and personalized treatment plans that reflect your unique experiences and goals. My approach integrates compassionate, evidence-based care—including CBT, DBT-informed strategies, and solution-focused techniques—to support individuals navigating PTSD, anxiety, panic attacks, Complex PTSD, trauma-related disorders, and depression.
Using techniques like EMDR, and ART we'll unlock and reframe painful memories, reducing their emotional charge.
Most clients seeking a trauma therapist want a no-nonsense, empathetic guide who gets it. They're craving someone who’s battle-tested, offering real-world tools, not textbook fluff. They need a fearless ally who can navigate the darkest waters with them, providing hardcore validation, unwavering support, and practical strategies for healing. Clients want a therapist who's as raw and real as their pain, ready to dig deep, confront the past, and ignite a powerful transformation. You can find a longer Video Introduction and description of services by visiting www.wadelang.com
Using techniques like EMDR, and ART we'll unlock and reframe painful memories, reducing their emotional charge.
Most clients seeking a trauma therapist want a no-nonsense, empathetic guide who gets it. They're craving someone who’s battle-tested, offering real-world tools, not textbook fluff. They need a fearless ally who can navigate the darkest waters with them, providing hardcore validation, unwavering support, and practical strategies for healing. Clients want a therapist who's as raw and real as their pain, ready to dig deep, confront the past, and ignite a powerful transformation. You can find a longer Video Introduction and description of services by visiting www.wadelang.com
I am trained in the latest trauma therapy called Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization Therapy) which often produces quick and life-lasting results.
Do you want to learn how to cope more effectively with anxiety, depression, and stress in life? Are you struggling from traumatic events or grief in your life? Are you struggling with making an important decision? Do you feel "stuck" in life? Do you have negative self-talk that manifests in maladaptive behaviors or gets in the way of happiness in life? Are you involved with narcissistic abuse? Are you struggling with chronic illness and/or medical trauma? You can achieve your goals with the right type of treatment. If you feel you might need help, please reach out to me. I offer a free consultation.
I am trained in the latest trauma therapy called Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization Therapy) which often produces quick and life-lasting results.
Do you want to learn how to cope more effectively with anxiety, depression, and stress in life? Are you struggling from traumatic events or grief in your life? Are you struggling with making an important decision? Do you feel "stuck" in life? Do you have negative self-talk that manifests in maladaptive behaviors or gets in the way of happiness in life? Are you involved with narcissistic abuse? Are you struggling with chronic illness and/or medical trauma? You can achieve your goals with the right type of treatment. If you feel you might need help, please reach out to me. I offer a free consultation.
We provide a range of therapy approaches: Zen, Movement, EMDR, Hypnosis, CBT, analytical therapies, and Humanistic.
Do you need a new couples therapist? Are you sick of sitting all day long and then sitting more for therapy? Is focus an issue for you? Finding a new therapist can be puzzling. At Minnesota Mental Health Services we emphasize privacy by being tucked away on the second floor of the Hugo building: "Where the hell is that?" (We'll email you directions :-). You will communicate directly with your therapist, no admin staff. The therapy is focused on both body and mind: movement and meditation. How to be both mindfully still and physically and emotionally active. We provide two types of therapy: Zen Therapy & Movement Therapy. Call today!
We provide a range of therapy approaches: Zen, Movement, EMDR, Hypnosis, CBT, analytical therapies, and Humanistic.
Do you need a new couples therapist? Are you sick of sitting all day long and then sitting more for therapy? Is focus an issue for you? Finding a new therapist can be puzzling. At Minnesota Mental Health Services we emphasize privacy by being tucked away on the second floor of the Hugo building: "Where the hell is that?" (We'll email you directions :-). You will communicate directly with your therapist, no admin staff. The therapy is focused on both body and mind: movement and meditation. How to be both mindfully still and physically and emotionally active. We provide two types of therapy: Zen Therapy & Movement Therapy. Call today!
Post graduate education at the University of Minesota Medical School and the EMDR Institute of California has prepared me to use hypnosis and eye movement desensitization reprocessing.
If you are tired of dealing with a mental health issue and would like some permanent relief or resolution, I can help you. M.Nelson Consulting focuses on individual,marital,and family therapy for adults,adolescents,and children. Stress reduction,relationship iissues,mood disorders(anxiety,phobias,depression)trauma and abuse,grief and loss,eating disorders,addictions,habit disorders,chronic and terminal illnesses,work,academic and sports performance are areas of expertise.
Post graduate education at the University of Minesota Medical School and the EMDR Institute of California has prepared me to use hypnosis and eye movement desensitization reprocessing.
If you are tired of dealing with a mental health issue and would like some permanent relief or resolution, I can help you. M.Nelson Consulting focuses on individual,marital,and family therapy for adults,adolescents,and children. Stress reduction,relationship iissues,mood disorders(anxiety,phobias,depression)trauma and abuse,grief and loss,eating disorders,addictions,habit disorders,chronic and terminal illnesses,work,academic and sports performance are areas of expertise.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, or stressed? Are you navigating a stressful situation and feeling alone? Are you looking for support as you heal from things from your past? Come to North Counseling. We are a team of mental health professionals who have helped many overcome their mental health challenges.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, or stressed? Are you navigating a stressful situation and feeling alone? Are you looking for support as you heal from things from your past? Come to North Counseling. We are a team of mental health professionals who have helped many overcome their mental health challenges.
EMDR can be particularly beneficial in the work of healing from trauma, chronic depression and anxiety, and negative self-concepts.
Everyone deserves quality mental health care. Mental health IS health.
Whether you are seeking support to get out of a stuck place, to process the past, or work through a tough life transition, I am honored to walk alongside you on your path of healing and growth.
After a long first career as an artist, I came to realize I wasn’t satisfied with my contribution to the world. I returned to school for a master’s in social work so that my sense of purpose and meaning can better align with my life’s work. Having made this mid-life shift, I know that change is possible.
EMDR can be particularly beneficial in the work of healing from trauma, chronic depression and anxiety, and negative self-concepts.
Everyone deserves quality mental health care. Mental health IS health.
Whether you are seeking support to get out of a stuck place, to process the past, or work through a tough life transition, I am honored to walk alongside you on your path of healing and growth.
After a long first career as an artist, I came to realize I wasn’t satisfied with my contribution to the world. I returned to school for a master’s in social work so that my sense of purpose and meaning can better align with my life’s work. Having made this mid-life shift, I know that change is possible.
Thinking about divorce? Did you just learn that your partner was having an affair? I practice Self Therapy: I will teach you to teach and cure yourself. We will examine your personality structure, childhood decisions, games, and script. You will learn how part of you had to adapt into a role that you still follow: Workaholic, Sceptic, Critic, Over-Reactor, Daydreamer, or Manipulator. The aim in Self Therapy is to achieve the goals that will enhance your life. Ultimately, we want to experience intimacy rather than compulsively playing "games" and collecting racket feelings (inadequacy, depression, rage, anxiety, indignation, etc.).
Thinking about divorce? Did you just learn that your partner was having an affair? I practice Self Therapy: I will teach you to teach and cure yourself. We will examine your personality structure, childhood decisions, games, and script. You will learn how part of you had to adapt into a role that you still follow: Workaholic, Sceptic, Critic, Over-Reactor, Daydreamer, or Manipulator. The aim in Self Therapy is to achieve the goals that will enhance your life. Ultimately, we want to experience intimacy rather than compulsively playing "games" and collecting racket feelings (inadequacy, depression, rage, anxiety, indignation, etc.).
I validate and support clients without judgment as they find who they are—or become who they want to be—through an Adlerian lens, using EMDR, DBT, and other evidence-based methods.
My ideal clients are individuals who have lost their sense of self or resilience—whether from trauma, addiction, chronic stress, or emotional exhaustion—and are searching for purpose and identity. They may think things like, “Something is wrong with me,” “I’m too much emotionally,” or “Nobody gets me.” Despite their struggles, they still carry a sense of hope that change is possible.
They’re not looking for quick fixes—they want real healing. They want to understand how they got here, how to stop repeating painful cycles, and how to build a life that feels meaningful. They need a space where they can be raw, honest, and human—witho
I validate and support clients without judgment as they find who they are—or become who they want to be—through an Adlerian lens, using EMDR, DBT, and other evidence-based methods.
My ideal clients are individuals who have lost their sense of self or resilience—whether from trauma, addiction, chronic stress, or emotional exhaustion—and are searching for purpose and identity. They may think things like, “Something is wrong with me,” “I’m too much emotionally,” or “Nobody gets me.” Despite their struggles, they still carry a sense of hope that change is possible.
They’re not looking for quick fixes—they want real healing. They want to understand how they got here, how to stop repeating painful cycles, and how to build a life that feels meaningful. They need a space where they can be raw, honest, and human—witho
As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I have worked with individuals including athletes, those within the LGBTQIA+ community and those living with various mental health disorders. I specialize in working with individuals with anxiety, life traumas, depression, life transitions, stress, domestic abuse, and grief. I provide a safe space with a nonjudgmental attitude that facilitates trust, healing, and change.
As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I have worked with individuals including athletes, those within the LGBTQIA+ community and those living with various mental health disorders. I specialize in working with individuals with anxiety, life traumas, depression, life transitions, stress, domestic abuse, and grief. I provide a safe space with a nonjudgmental attitude that facilitates trust, healing, and change.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) and have extensive experience working with individuals, and their family members, who have experienced trauma, addiction and attachment wounds as well as those experiencing caregiving stress.
Whether you are venturing into therapy for the first time or have had therapy in the past and are seeking a new provider, I look forward to hearing about what brings you to Evolving Perspective Mental Health.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) and have extensive experience working with individuals, and their family members, who have experienced trauma, addiction and attachment wounds as well as those experiencing caregiving stress.
Whether you are venturing into therapy for the first time or have had therapy in the past and are seeking a new provider, I look forward to hearing about what brings you to Evolving Perspective Mental Health.
I also am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) to help treat symptoms of PTSD or other clinically relevant concerns.
Welcome! My ideal client is someone in a stage of curiosity about themselves, perhaps noticing they have grown out of old strategies and are ready to learn some new tools. Life can be complicated, and you don't need to do it alone. Therapy is a place to re-connect with yourself to ensure you are living the quality of life you deserve.
I also am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) to help treat symptoms of PTSD or other clinically relevant concerns.
Welcome! My ideal client is someone in a stage of curiosity about themselves, perhaps noticing they have grown out of old strategies and are ready to learn some new tools. Life can be complicated, and you don't need to do it alone. Therapy is a place to re-connect with yourself to ensure you are living the quality of life you deserve.
I have been a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Minnesota providing in-person and telehealth therapy over the past 10 years. I’ve worked with families and individuals to help them overcome the difficulties and challenges of modern life. My therapeutic approach is providing support and practical feedback that addresses the personal challenges that you may be facing. I use a holistic, trauma-informed, mindfulness-based, body-centered integrated approach to therapy, utilizing CBT, Solutions-Focused therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy ( EMDR), and Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT).
I have been a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Minnesota providing in-person and telehealth therapy over the past 10 years. I’ve worked with families and individuals to help them overcome the difficulties and challenges of modern life. My therapeutic approach is providing support and practical feedback that addresses the personal challenges that you may be facing. I use a holistic, trauma-informed, mindfulness-based, body-centered integrated approach to therapy, utilizing CBT, Solutions-Focused therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy ( EMDR), and Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT).
Hello, my name is Laura Pierson. Therapy with me is client-led, curious, relaxed, and may involve some laughs and humor. I strive to create a cozy and comfortable environment that promotes self-exploration and growth. Areas of special interest and focus include enhancing interpersonal relationship satisfaction, women’s health and wellness, boundaries, self-improvement/growth, developing healthy attachments, and healing from trauma.
Hello, my name is Laura Pierson. Therapy with me is client-led, curious, relaxed, and may involve some laughs and humor. I strive to create a cozy and comfortable environment that promotes self-exploration and growth. Areas of special interest and focus include enhancing interpersonal relationship satisfaction, women’s health and wellness, boundaries, self-improvement/growth, developing healthy attachments, and healing from trauma.
I have done level one of IFS and basic training for EMDR.
I work with adults ages 18 and up. I work with adults struggling with PTSD, complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, panic disorder and many others. If you are motivated then I'm motivated to work with you.
I have done level one of IFS and basic training for EMDR.
I work with adults ages 18 and up. I work with adults struggling with PTSD, complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, panic disorder and many others. If you are motivated then I'm motivated to work with you.
I am EMDR trained through an EMDRIA certified trainer and certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (C-DBT).
I believe in taking a flexible and client-centered approach to mental health treatment. Drawing from a range of evidence-based theories and techniques, I tailor my approach to meet the unique needs and preferences of each individual.
I am EMDR trained through an EMDRIA certified trainer and certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (C-DBT).
I believe in taking a flexible and client-centered approach to mental health treatment. Drawing from a range of evidence-based theories and techniques, I tailor my approach to meet the unique needs and preferences of each individual.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTPII, NCC, MA
Mankato, MN 56001
Connecting hope and healing for good. Highly respectful, confidential and expertly trained. Area professionals seek counseling services with Amanda Gerdts due to the unique care and structure of her company. If you have tried counseling before and were frustrated, if you have felt unheard or stuck within your relationships, if you have a trauma history and have been discouraged or fearful of your memories, then you are in the right place! Amanda is a marriage warrior, a highly trained trauma expert and offers confidentiality options that business professionals love. Grace Focused Christian Counseling. Real Change. Real Hope.
Connecting hope and healing for good. Highly respectful, confidential and expertly trained. Area professionals seek counseling services with Amanda Gerdts due to the unique care and structure of her company. If you have tried counseling before and were frustrated, if you have felt unheard or stuck within your relationships, if you have a trauma history and have been discouraged or fearful of your memories, then you are in the right place! Amanda is a marriage warrior, a highly trained trauma expert and offers confidentiality options that business professionals love. Grace Focused Christian Counseling. Real Change. Real Hope.
Dr. Hector Rene Matascastillo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Mankato, MN 56001
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I am trained in DBT, EMDR (Certified Therapist, Approved Consultant and Trainer), and developed batterer intervention programs.
Shame and guilt are overwhelming. Whatever it is one did quickly becomes enmeshed with who they are. Trauma reorganizes our world and shame disallows the ability to see beyond the "new normal". I don't believe this way. I believe all can change and labels don't define a person.
I am trained in DBT, EMDR (Certified Therapist, Approved Consultant and Trainer), and developed batterer intervention programs.
Shame and guilt are overwhelming. Whatever it is one did quickly becomes enmeshed with who they are. Trauma reorganizes our world and shame disallows the ability to see beyond the "new normal". I don't believe this way. I believe all can change and labels don't define a person.
Whether you're processing painful past experiences or dealing with current life stress, I tailor therapy using EMDR, Brainspotting, FLASH, CBT, solution-focused, and narrative techniques to meet your unique needs.
Finding a therapist can feel intimidating—but what if therapy felt more like a conversation with someone who truly gets it? I offer a warm, informal, and compassionate space where you're free to be yourself—foul language, dark humor, tears, and all. My goal is for you to feel safe enough to say the hard things, get a little snarky if needed, and know that I’m in your corner the whole way.
Whether you're processing painful past experiences or dealing with current life stress, I tailor therapy using EMDR, Brainspotting, FLASH, CBT, solution-focused, and narrative techniques to meet your unique needs.
Finding a therapist can feel intimidating—but what if therapy felt more like a conversation with someone who truly gets it? I offer a warm, informal, and compassionate space where you're free to be yourself—foul language, dark humor, tears, and all. My goal is for you to feel safe enough to say the hard things, get a little snarky if needed, and know that I’m in your corner the whole way.
I am an EMDR therapist with years of experience supporting children, families, and individuals through various traumas.
Welcome! If you're carrying a story that feels too heavy, too painful, or perhaps too fragmented to tell, I offer a supportive space to help you or your teen reclaim the parts of your story that have been buried, silenced, or distorted by trauma. Together, we will work to gently untangle your story, reconnect with your inner strength, and move toward lasting relief and empowerment. You deserve to feel safe, grounded, and whole. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and respectful of your pace. Healing isn’t about “fixing” you — it’s about honoring the parts of you that adapted to survive and creating space for something new.
I am an EMDR therapist with years of experience supporting children, families, and individuals through various traumas.
Welcome! If you're carrying a story that feels too heavy, too painful, or perhaps too fragmented to tell, I offer a supportive space to help you or your teen reclaim the parts of your story that have been buried, silenced, or distorted by trauma. Together, we will work to gently untangle your story, reconnect with your inner strength, and move toward lasting relief and empowerment. You deserve to feel safe, grounded, and whole. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and respectful of your pace. Healing isn’t about “fixing” you — it’s about honoring the parts of you that adapted to survive and creating space for something new.
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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.