Family Therapy in Maple Grove, MN

The early years of adulthood are exciting, complex, and also sometimes confusing and challenging. There are often a lot of decisions to be made, social/ family /school/vocational pressures to face, and all while also working to establish a sense of who you are and what you believe. Maybe you feel stuck. Or maybe things have not gone as you expected as you've sought to grow your family through marriage or trying to conceive. It's not surprising that working through one, or several, of these challenges could become weighty, or start to impact your mental health/well-being. I'd be honored to collaborate with you and support you!

No matter what your age, life can be challenging, and sometimes we need additional support. Making the decision to consider counseling takes a lot of courage and I am so happy you are taking that first step! My goal is to meet you where you are, create a safe non-judgmental space, and work collaboratively with you. I will draw on different theories and techniques tailored to your specific goals because every individual, couple, and family is unique in their life experiences.

Do you believe that you could accomplish so much more in your career, social relationships and marriage? Is it a constant struggle to get to work on time, keep your home or office in order, manage your family issues without the arguing and yelling? Now may be the right time to work with a professional who has the experience, expertise and dedication to help you make some critical life changes. As a Life Coach, I specialize in assisting adults with ADD and their loved ones find workable solutions to their life challenges.

At Innovative Psychological Consultants I routinely see children and adolescent who are struggling in school or with family conflicts. I am able to quickly connect with young people, gain their trust, and get to the bottom of the issues they are struggling with. I also work with parents to find the best system of continuity for their children and assist with any parental coaching that may be needed so that kids are thriving with parental consistency and follow through.

Do you consider yourself a people pleaser? Is it hard to prioritize yourself without feeling guilty? Do you struggle to say no or tell people how you really feel? Are you trying to heal from emotional wounds from a loved one? Many of my clients say they feel stuck in a difficult relationship with their parent, spouse, or other loved one. They feel the stress, frustration, and resentment building but they "don't like confrontation" so they become exhausted and have little hope that things can change. They suffer from low self-esteem, overwhelm, and indecisiveness.

Sometimes we need additional help to get through challenges or significant life events. Therapy is important to help you and your family heal and grow from things that impact the entire family . I, Erin Guyette, provide therapy services for individuals of all ages and families who are experiencing significant distress and focus on healthy daily living and personal well-being. Let's work together to address your personal or your family 's mental health needs and create achievable goals. I am providing in-person and telehealth services at this time.

Are you looking for someone who can help you or your child with mental health and/or substance abuse issues, who understands addiction and mental health and can help in a non-judgmental way, and can allow you or your child to make your own goals for change? Are you a parent who needs help, support or therapy in order to be the parent you want to be? Want to be able to change your thinking and perspective to have a more fulfilling life that you are in the drivers seat of?

If you're ready for a change, you're in the right place. I love being able to help my clients release ties that have kept them stuck or in pain. Together we will work to identify wellness goals, assist in building healthy relationships, and move you toward a stronger more vibrant life. My clients say that I am easy to talk to and authentic, compassionate yet challenging. I help my clients to gain insight and tools so they can move on to live a life they feel good about. I work with individuals, adolescents, families, and couples to solve immediate issues, like anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life dissatisfaction.

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.

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 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.

Relationships can be so stressful. Finding common ground on parenting or values/beliefs at times feels impossible. A negative spiral begins where you don’t talk as much…you shut down, you yell, or maybe you just give up and walk away. You might begin to feel anxious or depressed and don’t know what else you can do to make this better for you and your family . Learning to communicate effectively and finding balance in your relationship can take work. I can help you and/or your partner learn how to improve communication, balance home/work responsibilities, and strengthen parenting strategies.

I believe that the ideal client is an individual who is motivated towards working towards improving their mood, situation, or life in the goals they choose. As a marriage and family therapist , I believe I'm best suited for working with couples and families. However, a significant amount of my nearly fourteen years of clinical experience has been working children and adolescents. I also enjoy working with those who are oppositional, anxious, depressed, have experienced trauma, are seeking parenting skills, or are looking for emotional management and coping strategies.

At Innovative Psychological Consultants, I know finding relief and discovering happiness is attainable when you put forth the time and energy to work on you. The greatest investment you can make is in yourself. By improve your coping skills, reducing your stress, and enhancing your skill set; you will find greater comfort with others and a contentment that stems from a stronger self-worth. Together we can build upon your strengths, help you resolve personal struggles, and be more effective.

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.

I enjoy working with young adults and adults. I see therapy as a collaborative effort between the client and the clinician. I meet my clients exactly where they are mentally, and we walk together until they get their desired progress/healing. I provide therapeutic services to those experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, ODD, low self-esteem, and self-harm behaviors. I use Brainspotting, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Based Focused Therapy, Psychoeducation, Mindfulness-based stress reduction, and Family -based Interventions.

Are you concerned about your child or teen? Are anxiety, depression, relational issues and stress negatively impacting your life? Seeking help takes courage and strength. By working together, I can help relieve the pain by developing healthy coping skills, so you can enjoy life again.