Anger Management Therapists in Maple Grove, MN

At Innovative Psychological Consultants most clients coming are anxious and worried about being judged. They believe they are somehow different, their problems unique, and wonder if they can even be helped. After 25 years of practice, you have to work really hard to surprise us. The reality is that people are people and there problems do not differ nearly as much as they perceive. Where it's relationship problems, stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma; we have a plan to help you achieve the results you are looking for.

Do you think change has to be hard or take a long time? Do you want more out of life? Are you wondering if you will ever be happy again? Do you want better quality relationships? Do you wish you could put a spark back into your marriage? Are you tired of trying and feeling hopeless? I take a no nonsense approach to therapy and use razor sharp precision to get to the core issues. I am highly skilled at helping clients remove the "porcupine quills" that hurt whenever a bad memory is triggered.

At times of change, an accepting ear, a kind word, and a gentle hand can bring comfort, clarity, and resolve. I have over 30 years experience providing psychotherapy to a wide variety of adolescents to elder adults, many persons with long standing, complex, and difficult to treat problems. I have extensive experience with the broadest cultural and ethnic diversity in treating individuals, groups, couples and families. I offer a free 30 minute consultation to give you the time to explore the possibility that we can work together on your goals. If necessary, I will also work with you to set up your equipment for video conferencing.

I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families and tap into their inner wisdom in order to deal with the challenges they are facing in their relationships. Whether it is within their family relationships, peer relationships or the relationship with one's self, the healing wisdom resides within. It is my pleasure to accompany you on the journey to unlock this knowledge that will improve the quality of your life and the quality of your relationships with those you love. I see people either in person or virtually.

I support you--an adult, a teen, or the child you love--overcome the suffering associated with anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, poor self-regulation, anger management , a negative self-image, lack of motivation, the effect of unresolved past experiences, challenging transitions, living and aging well with or without serious health concerns, and the frustration and hopelessness parents, partners, and children of all ages often feel communicating in families with entrenched in high conflict, power-over relationship patterns. I facilitate your path toward a more positive future with trauma sensitive evidence based practices.

I am fascinated by the infinite variety of ways people can get themselves in and out of trouble. I work with adults to overcome roadblocks, better understand themselves, and otherwise self-actualize. My clinical interests include anxiety, depression, anger , pride, trauma, self-esteem, self-efficacy, unwanted chemical and behavioral patterns, among others. I value empowerment highly in the therapeutic process and work well with motivated clients.

I am an experienced psychotherapist having devoted myself for over 40 years to this profession. While I was active duty in the US Army I earned a Master's Degree in Counseling from Boston University and have been a Minnesota State Board qualified Licensed Psychologist since 1992.

I work with individuals, youth, families, couples and professionals utilizing principles of somatic psychology. I have a Doctoral degree in clinical psychology, specializing in somatic psychology. I am certified in deep trauma work and relational somatic psychotherapy. I have helped countless clients process their trauma. I am committed in providing safe, caring and loving environment to my clients.

Throughout life, people face various obstacles. These obstacles may feel overwhelming and sometimes, insurmountable. Working with a therapist who is a good fit is a magnificent strength to help during these times. I work to create a safe environment to foster development of healthy communication skills and emphasize how to utilize support systems and healthy coping skills. I have experience working with adolescents in a school setting, in day treatment, in group therapy, and in an outpatient individual treatment setting. I have also worked with adults in a day treatment setting in addition to outpatient therapy.

My specialties are school-aged children and adolescents and their families, and young adults, but I do trauma-focused therapy with all ages. My clinical interests include trauma, anxiety, panic, depression, and transitional stress, whether that be exploring or revealing sexuality and/or gender identity, developmental transitions, managing increasing expectations of early adulthood, or navigating life changes. I believe in the importance of sharing knowledge about the mind-body relationship of trauma, panic, anxiety, and depression, to help my clients understand what they have been experiencing and why, and how to move forward.

Stacey provides therapy services to individuals, families, couples, teens, and children who are living with cancer, chronic illness, medical issues, or grief, either themselves, or in their close circle. Stacey has served patients and their families around medical concerns in many contexts including private practice, as a Child Life Specialist in local hospitals, 7 years of weekly support groups at Gilda's Club for adults living with cancer, through grief support groups, and speaking engagements. Stacey assists clients during long and short term illness, through post-treatment, in the event of terminal diagnosis, and through grief.

I come from a strength-based, family systems approach with your goals in mind. I want to help you develop the tools and skills to help with the solutions you are looking for in your life. I believe happiness isn't about what's going on in your life, it's about HOW WE COPE! I aim to connect with clients in a positive and collaborative way to help you live your best life possible! Seeking counseling can be a big step, but an important one. My goal is to make counseling a safe and supportive avenue for all.

Does she have what I need? Good question, can these bios capture an experience we could have together? If you find it painful to constantly hear, "How do deal with that, can't you just stop, I'd loose it!," Consider those signs you qualify for support. I work with all SUD, Codependency, Narcissistic Harm, Trauma, Loss, SPMI, Anxiety, Relationship transitions, Bi-Polar, Compulsions/Addictions, Grieving, Re-parenting, Adult Children from Dysfunction, 12 Step Work, & Sexual Lifestyles. (Open to 10y-Up) I'm invested in your painful realities getting better. Vulnerability encouraged. This could be where healing begins.

I am a clinical psychologist and proprietor of Minnesota Psychological Services, LLC. I consider myself a generalist clinician, meaning I can assess and treat most psychological and mental health concerns. I have extensive training and experience working with individuals in various stages of substance use recovery: individual therapy as a primary means to address problematic substance use and/or developing new strategies for coping with strong emotions and other behavioral concerns without substance use. I offer a genuine dual-diagnosis approach that most addiction treatments do not provide.