Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT) Therapists in Maple Grove, MN

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.

I believe in incorporating a positive psychological and holistic approach to the individuals I serve. By incorporating an overall wellness and "whole mind/body" approach with individuals, I believe each person can get the best out of themselves through mental health therapy. I utilize evidenced based clinical counseling techniques such as ACT, Mindfulness, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and a variety of sport counseling/psychology modalities into practice. Lastly, I take an individual approach to every person I treat, knowing that every person is different and deserves authentic, genuine, and exceptional mental health care.

I provide individual therapy for adults and older teens. I work with my clients to develop a genuine connection based on trust, honesty, support, and compassion. I recognize and honor people as individuals and meet them where they are, helping them navigate the many struggles they may face in their unique journey through life. Working together, we will address the issues that are affecting you and/or those you care about and develop a plan to overcome them. Throughout this process, my clients gain a stronger and deeper connection with themselves and the world around them.

Working at Innovative Psychological Consultants, I believe finding relief and the tools to cope and manage all of life's stressors is what alleviates symptoms, restores balance, and makes people successful. Many things in our lives can impact our functioning, therefore, I use an eclectic approach to therapy, finding the right tools for each individual. I also believe that humor and the ability to enjoy life, even when there are struggles is an important part of ones spirit and the therapeutic journey.

My name is Angela Mendez-Vanegas. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of Minnesota as well as a certified psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner. I have been a licensed therapist for over 11 years and I have worked in the mental health field for over 15 years. For many years I have worked with the BIPOC community in various therapeutic settings. This experience has allowed me to be fully aware of intersectionality and how much that has an impact in our lives. You can fully expect that I would encourage you to share your experience in this and how it informs your values and ways of living.

My primary goal with therapy is to assist clients on their journey towards an increased sense of self awareness, understanding, and acceptance. I am passionate about working with adults of all ages, couples, and families. I also have experience working with co-occurring (mental health and substance abuse) disorders.

In my work at Innovative Psychological Consultants I know that finding the right connection and fit is one of the most important things in therapy and counseling. I work hard to understand the individual needs of each client. Many people simply need a safe place to process and bounce around ideas. Others are looking for specific tools to help move them in a certain direction. We work together to figure out what will be best for you and how to get there.

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.

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?

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.

My work at Innovative Psychological Consultants has taught me that life is full of twists and turns. Sometimes no amount of training can prepare you for what comes. When you find yourself overwhelmed and confused, it can be useful to talk things through with a neutral person who can help organize your thoughts, explore your feelings, and work collaboratively to create solutions and next steps.

Yes, of course I will get it, I just wish my Bio could prove that. If you find it painful inside to constantly feel "This is hard to sort out, I can't stop, or I don't want to live like this." This reveals signs you qualify for support. I work with Depression, OCD, Anxiety, Codependency, Narcissistic Harm Abuse/Survivor, Self Healing, Trauma, Relationship or Life Transitions, Compulsions, All Addictions, Intrusive Thoughts, Adult & Children of Dysfunction, Sexual Lifestyle Help. The pain we carry gets lighter when open up. Typically, there's some deep inner work waiting. I owe you a place of safety to get vulnerable

I feel well-equipped and prepared to help you work through issues that may be getting in the way of you living your best life. It is a big step to reach out to a therapist and to begin talking about and working through issues that may seem overwhelming. I can help you identify goals for yourself and overcome obstacles. Together, we can develop a positive course moving forward to help you meet your purpose and positive vision for your life. I provide a safe environment with grounding and centering techniques, to explore emotions that may be difficult to talk about.

Collaboration and teamwork are paramount to achieving positive change, and I foster such an environment in my sessions. As an African American female, I am passionate about raising awareness of how mental health affects our daily lives and committed to providing mental health services to underrepresented communities. Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Clinical Counseling, I am continuously expanding my knowledge and skills to serve my clients better.

My work with clients is guided by each client’s strengths, resilience, and values. Putting in the work of therapy can be challenging and scary, especially in the process of trying to understand where you may be stuck in life, experiencing of intrusive thoughts, feelings of possible guilt of past actions, or living in shame. I strive to provide a safe, encouraging, and nonjudgmental environment to create a place/space for clients to hopefully feel at ease, supported, and empowered.

Do you find yourself discouraged with the demands of life or with not finding healthy relationships? Do you feel alone with the circumstances in your life? I specialize in working with depression, anxiety, chronic health, chronic pain, grief, abuse, trauma, autism, ADHD, mental illness, marriage issues, and parenting.

We Hear You. We See You. You Matter. We are proud to provide an environment of a calm, peaceful setting. This will be the place you want to come, an oasis from the outside world, and an opportunity to work with a therapist that is able to provide the therapy type that you need. We believe that providing an environment that is warm and welcoming, where you can focus solely on building a trust-based connection with the therapist that meets your needs is vital to your personal healing process and sets you up for success, and provides coping skills to apply as you experience challenges throughout your life.