Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Maple Grove, MN

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with specialization in working with teenagers, families and adult survivors of trauma. I have a background in utilizing a mixture of approaches in therapy ranging from DBT, Air Network and creative interventions. I blend a skills-based approach with client-centered therapy. I take a collaborative approach to treatment planning. I value brining humor into therapy when it is appropriate. I believe in the validity of everyone’s story, and that client’s are the expert of their life. I value building a therapeutic relationship that allows clients to be vulnerable and experience safety.

I am a white, cis-gendered woman (she/hers) originally from Massachusetts. I have lived in many different states throughout the U.S and enjoy working with a diverse population. I strive to create a therapeutic space that consistently feels non-judgmental and safe for all people. I strongly believe in therapeutic collaboration with the individuals and families that I work with and find humor to be an important part of the healing process.

I have worked for several years with individuals, couples, families, children, and adolescents on many different presenting issues. I work collaboratively with people to identify strengths within themselves to address their life challenges. I work with many parents regarding parenting concerns, balancing marriage and kids, and trying to find themselves again after having children. I work with couples to re-start their relationship after many years of unspoken distance. My practice is broad-based; I have experience with a range of issues such as marital strife, blended families, substance abuse, mental illness, depression, grief, anxiety, sexual abuse, and loss.

Depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, loss, and traumatic events all have the ability to disrupt our lives, interfering with a clear focus on what is truly fulfilling and rewarding. I believe that each person has the ability to deeply connect with their unique life perspective to clear the confusion, develop their own internal wisdom, and begin living life more fully.

My heart's desire is for everyone to connect with their innate love, joy, and peace. I believe love and joy are always present within us, they are just often hidden under layers of pain and misunderstanding. Together, we can peel back the layers and bring back your vitality. I love to listen and ask questions, which helps clients get clear on who they are, what they want, and where they are going! You are safe to share your complete (sometimes tangled) truth with me. Tears, laughter, growls, and silence are welcome.

My passion is to see my clients create positive change & bring a healthy life balance back into their lives by helping them to develop personal insight, regain trust in self and others, develop & decipher verbal and nonverbal communication. If you are Active duty or a Veteran returning to civilian life and or reintegration; If you are facing a devastating or overwhelming life event, a new and or confusing diagnosis; Or feeling sad, anxious, frustration or hopeless, it would be an honor to help you navigate through these struggles to a place of positive movement, feelings of confidence, and a healthy balance of your life again.

Does she have what I need? Good question, hard to capture our experience together in a bio? If you find it painful to constantly hear, "How do you live with that, can't you just stop, that has to be hard!" Consider those signs you qualify for support. I work with Depression, OCD, Anxiety, Codependency, Narcissistic Harm, Trauma, Relationship/ Life Transitions, Compulsions, All Addictions, Intrusive Thoughts, Adult &Children from Dysfunction, &Sexual Lifestyles. (Open to 10y-Up) I'm invested in your painful realities improving. Vulnerability encouraged, so your healing begins.

My goal is to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment in the therapy room, where life stories can be told and heard. I am open-minded and respectful to all complexities of life that are brought up by the clients. I believe that clients are doing the best they can given how they see their situation or perceive their available resources. My delivery of services is competency-based and culturally focused in a way that promotes healing and liberation. I enjoy working with various populations and cultural backgrounds. I speak English, Ukrainian, and Russian and am happy to offer therapy in any other languages with an interpreter.

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.

Deciding to ask for help when dealing with life's struggles is a very important step. Finding the right person to work with is equally important. I am happy to meet with you and let you know where I would focus. If you decide we are not the right fit I will help you find the person that is right for you.