Brainspotting Therapists in Maplewood, MN
Is your mental health wellness manageable on some days and at other times you feel over come by certain thoughts, emotions, past trauma response experiences, as well as interpersonal relationship conflicts? I will provide a safe space for you to process your concerns, empathize and validate your experiences. Our partnership will reflect how we work together as you cultivate the necessary skills to manage the areas of concern you have as related to symptoms with trauma, anxiety and depression and emotion regulation.
Is your mental health wellness manageable on some days and at other times you feel over come by certain thoughts, emotions, past trauma response experiences, as well as interpersonal relationship conflicts? I will provide a safe space for you to process your concerns, empathize and validate your experiences. Our partnership will reflect how we work together as you cultivate the necessary skills to manage the areas of concern you have as related to symptoms with trauma, anxiety and depression and emotion regulation.
I offer Brainspotting Therapy, a unique approach addressing trauma trapped in the subcortical brain.
I get it — life ebbs and flows.
As your dedicated partner in holistic wellness, I offer comprehensive support and collaborative care to help you maintain your mental well-being on your journey.
Whether you're experiencing compassion fatigue, seeking work-life balance, or navigating life's challenges, I’m here to provide the confidential, specialized care you deserve. Together, we work toward achieving results in your mental health journey, building resilience, and fostering healthy, meaningful relationships with yourself and others.
I offer Brainspotting Therapy, a unique approach addressing trauma trapped in the subcortical brain.
I get it — life ebbs and flows.
As your dedicated partner in holistic wellness, I offer comprehensive support and collaborative care to help you maintain your mental well-being on your journey.
Whether you're experiencing compassion fatigue, seeking work-life balance, or navigating life's challenges, I’m here to provide the confidential, specialized care you deserve. Together, we work toward achieving results in your mental health journey, building resilience, and fostering healthy, meaningful relationships with yourself and others.
She draws from various evidenced-based interventions including DBT, CBT, Advanced & Enhanced Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Brainspotting, and psychoeducation to develop skills, insight and regulation of the nervous system.
Gao is a bilingual (English/Hmong) psychotherapist serving individuals suffering from trauma, SPMI, chemical dependency, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Her professional experiences include 10+ years working with individuals in their home, consultation, inpatient care, crisis, and clinic/outpatient settings. She distills knowledge in county court systems via CPS and Civil Commitments: MI/CD/DD and Guardianship. She has seen the significance therapy has in providing individuals and families the opportunity to heal as self-identity blooms. Her commitment is to support you to become a better you.
She draws from various evidenced-based interventions including DBT, CBT, Advanced & Enhanced Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Brainspotting, and psychoeducation to develop skills, insight and regulation of the nervous system.
Gao is a bilingual (English/Hmong) psychotherapist serving individuals suffering from trauma, SPMI, chemical dependency, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Her professional experiences include 10+ years working with individuals in their home, consultation, inpatient care, crisis, and clinic/outpatient settings. She distills knowledge in county court systems via CPS and Civil Commitments: MI/CD/DD and Guardianship. She has seen the significance therapy has in providing individuals and families the opportunity to heal as self-identity blooms. Her commitment is to support you to become a better you.
I’m passionate about working with both adults and children around themes of identity and spirituality, life transitions, relationship and communication challenges, neurodivergence, anxiety, trauma, and perinatal experiences for people of all genders.
I believe in the power of honest human connection and provide a space where you can explore life’s complexities with curiosity and self-compassion. Our emotions, especially those we’ve been taught to suppress, hold valuable data that guide us toward deeper insight. My goal is to create an environment where you feel heard and empowered, while being welcomed in your vulnerability.
I’m passionate about working with both adults and children around themes of identity and spirituality, life transitions, relationship and communication challenges, neurodivergence, anxiety, trauma, and perinatal experiences for people of all genders.
I believe in the power of honest human connection and provide a space where you can explore life’s complexities with curiosity and self-compassion. Our emotions, especially those we’ve been taught to suppress, hold valuable data that guide us toward deeper insight. My goal is to create an environment where you feel heard and empowered, while being welcomed in your vulnerability.
Interventions included Brainspotting techniques to support processing of traumatic experiences, increase emotional regulation, reduce distress, and enhance coping with anxiety and depressive symptoms.
I take a warm, relational, and down-to-earth approach to therapy, grounded in Gestalt principles and trauma-informed, holistic practices. I believe healing happens through connection—when our minds, bodies, and emotions are given space to be noticed, understood, and integrated. Together, we’ll focus on building self-awareness, emotional clarity, and healthy boundaries, while honoring your strengths.
I am passionate about working with adolescents, and clients who have experienced complex traumas.
Interventions included Brainspotting techniques to support processing of traumatic experiences, increase emotional regulation, reduce distress, and enhance coping with anxiety and depressive symptoms.
I take a warm, relational, and down-to-earth approach to therapy, grounded in Gestalt principles and trauma-informed, holistic practices. I believe healing happens through connection—when our minds, bodies, and emotions are given space to be noticed, understood, and integrated. Together, we’ll focus on building self-awareness, emotional clarity, and healthy boundaries, while honoring your strengths.
I am passionate about working with adolescents, and clients who have experienced complex traumas.
Some techniques I use regularly include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Brainspotting .
Most of us experience barriers at one time or another, be it trauma, loss, depression, anxiety, or another challenge. Therapy is a place to unpack our experiences, understand the meaning we’ve made, heal and grow. I see myself as a partner and guide in helping clients improve their lives and overcome challenges. I practice from a systems and attachment perspective, believing that we are interconnected with those around us, and impacted by greater societal forces daily. I believe we are all seeking connection, to be known, to be loved and understood.
Some techniques I use regularly include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Brainspotting .
Most of us experience barriers at one time or another, be it trauma, loss, depression, anxiety, or another challenge. Therapy is a place to unpack our experiences, understand the meaning we’ve made, heal and grow. I see myself as a partner and guide in helping clients improve their lives and overcome challenges. I practice from a systems and attachment perspective, believing that we are interconnected with those around us, and impacted by greater societal forces daily. I believe we are all seeking connection, to be known, to be loved and understood.
Feeling stressed, frustrated, or stuck? At work, in your relationships, in life? Finding the right therapist shouldn't add to the strain. I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space to listen, explore what’s shaping your life, and combine insight with practical tools to create lasting change. Together we'll clarify goals, rewrite unhelpful patterns, and build a life that feels more manageable, connected, and meaningful.
Feeling stressed, frustrated, or stuck? At work, in your relationships, in life? Finding the right therapist shouldn't add to the strain. I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space to listen, explore what’s shaping your life, and combine insight with practical tools to create lasting change. Together we'll clarify goals, rewrite unhelpful patterns, and build a life that feels more manageable, connected, and meaningful.
We have immediate openings both in person and via telehealth! At Vibrant Life Therapy we strive to create safe spaces for individuals of all backgrounds to feel seen, heard, understood, and empowered. It takes courage to begin your healing journey, and we are here to help. We pride ourselves on having an amazing group of diverse providers who can meet you where you are at with openness and compassion. Each provider will walk alongside you on your path towards health and healing, with the goal of assisting you in living a Vibrant Life!
We have immediate openings both in person and via telehealth! At Vibrant Life Therapy we strive to create safe spaces for individuals of all backgrounds to feel seen, heard, understood, and empowered. It takes courage to begin your healing journey, and we are here to help. We pride ourselves on having an amazing group of diverse providers who can meet you where you are at with openness and compassion. Each provider will walk alongside you on your path towards health and healing, with the goal of assisting you in living a Vibrant Life!
Trained in Brainspotting with a background in gender, sexuality, and women's issues, I offer trauma-informed, affirming, collaborative care.
Let’s be honest—being an adolescent, teen, or young adult these days can feel extremely overwhelming. Sometimes emotions run high, identity feels uncertain, and life can start to feel isolating or hard to make sense of. You might feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of who you are becoming. In our work together, we’ll slow things down so there’s room for whatever you’re carrying, allowing your emotions and experiences to be met without judgment or shame. Along the way, there will be some messiness, tears, relief, and laughter—therapy isn’t tidy, and that's okay!
Trained in Brainspotting with a background in gender, sexuality, and women's issues, I offer trauma-informed, affirming, collaborative care.
Let’s be honest—being an adolescent, teen, or young adult these days can feel extremely overwhelming. Sometimes emotions run high, identity feels uncertain, and life can start to feel isolating or hard to make sense of. You might feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of who you are becoming. In our work together, we’ll slow things down so there’s room for whatever you’re carrying, allowing your emotions and experiences to be met without judgment or shame. Along the way, there will be some messiness, tears, relief, and laughter—therapy isn’t tidy, and that's okay!
Seeking out therapy can be an overwhelming step to take and I am so glad you are here! I strive to meet individual adults and couples with compassionate curiosity in an effort to address concerns such as those that come with anxiety, stress, life transitions, relational challenges, communication issues, career exploration/transition, chronic illness, aging, and grief.
Seeking out therapy can be an overwhelming step to take and I am so glad you are here! I strive to meet individual adults and couples with compassionate curiosity in an effort to address concerns such as those that come with anxiety, stress, life transitions, relational challenges, communication issues, career exploration/transition, chronic illness, aging, and grief.
I work with adults, adolescents and children facing anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, school or developmental concerns, relationship stress, and life transitions, using CBT, TF-CBT, Brainspotting, and early childhood mental health assessments.
Everyone has a story, and sharing yours can be a powerful step toward healing. In a supportive, nonjudgmental space, we explore your experiences, make sense of the past, and build practical tools to help you feel stronger, more in control, and ready to move forward.
I work with adults, adolescents and children facing anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, school or developmental concerns, relationship stress, and life transitions, using CBT, TF-CBT, Brainspotting, and early childhood mental health assessments.
Everyone has a story, and sharing yours can be a powerful step toward healing. In a supportive, nonjudgmental space, we explore your experiences, make sense of the past, and build practical tools to help you feel stronger, more in control, and ready to move forward.
With over 34 years in holistic psychotherapy, consulting, and education, I craft interventions to meet your goals while honoring your strengths. I lead training for mental health professionals, retreats, and men's groups. The ethos of my Authentic Manhood Programs is that every man can lead a fulfilling life. I provide tools for personal transformation through group work, individual therapy, and experiential learning. My programs develop mature, responsible manhood by focusing on holistic approaches and honoring each man's journey. Regardless of what led you to me, let's navigate blockages and embrace authentic living together.
With over 34 years in holistic psychotherapy, consulting, and education, I craft interventions to meet your goals while honoring your strengths. I lead training for mental health professionals, retreats, and men's groups. The ethos of my Authentic Manhood Programs is that every man can lead a fulfilling life. I provide tools for personal transformation through group work, individual therapy, and experiential learning. My programs develop mature, responsible manhood by focusing on holistic approaches and honoring each man's journey. Regardless of what led you to me, let's navigate blockages and embrace authentic living together.
I have the privilege and honor of working with individuals and couples with trauma history using Brainspotting, Narrative Exposure Therapy, and other trauma-focused modalities.
I am passionate about the impact of culture, equity, and social justice within Marriage and Family Therapy. This means working directly with Bodies of Culture, as Resmaa Menakem calls us, interracial couples, racial trauma, minority stress, identity development, children of immigrants, etc.
I have the privilege and honor of working with individuals and couples with trauma history using Brainspotting, Narrative Exposure Therapy, and other trauma-focused modalities.
I am passionate about the impact of culture, equity, and social justice within Marriage and Family Therapy. This means working directly with Bodies of Culture, as Resmaa Menakem calls us, interracial couples, racial trauma, minority stress, identity development, children of immigrants, etc.
Nina Hernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I offer a mix of Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting, and anti-oppressive therapy.
Hi, I’m Nina (she/her) and I’m glad you’re here. As a Mixed (Indigenous Mexican and white settler), bi/queer, polyamorous, fat, cis woman, I bring an inclusive, anti-oppressive, and decolonial lens to therapy. I work with individuals of all ages (children, teens, and adults) and offer a compassionate, affirming space that honors your identity and experiences. I enjoy working with folks on issues connected to sex, dating, and relationships; trauma healing (personal and generational); identity exploration (racial/cultural/gender/sexuality); body positivity & self-esteem (from a fat liberation lens); and pregnancy/parenting.
I offer a mix of Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting, and anti-oppressive therapy.
Hi, I’m Nina (she/her) and I’m glad you’re here. As a Mixed (Indigenous Mexican and white settler), bi/queer, polyamorous, fat, cis woman, I bring an inclusive, anti-oppressive, and decolonial lens to therapy. I work with individuals of all ages (children, teens, and adults) and offer a compassionate, affirming space that honors your identity and experiences. I enjoy working with folks on issues connected to sex, dating, and relationships; trauma healing (personal and generational); identity exploration (racial/cultural/gender/sexuality); body positivity & self-esteem (from a fat liberation lens); and pregnancy/parenting.
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I am an LPCC Candidate in counseling psychology from Adler University. My presence as a therapist is empathic and gentle. In addition to being psychoanalytically-informed, I utilize a somatic approach that focuses on feeling safe in your body throughout therapy. Learning to listen to our body's needs allows us to heal.
In my work with couples, I find it essential to focus on how individuals can be authentic in the relationship yet feel belonging and significance with their partner.
If your concern is complex trauma or simply needing help adjusting to life changes, I would be honored to work with you through the process.
I am an LPCC Candidate in counseling psychology from Adler University. My presence as a therapist is empathic and gentle. In addition to being psychoanalytically-informed, I utilize a somatic approach that focuses on feeling safe in your body throughout therapy. Learning to listen to our body's needs allows us to heal.
In my work with couples, I find it essential to focus on how individuals can be authentic in the relationship yet feel belonging and significance with their partner.
If your concern is complex trauma or simply needing help adjusting to life changes, I would be honored to work with you through the process.
For PTSD, I am trained in EMDR and Certified in Brainspotting.
If you are here reading this, you want something better for yourself. We are complex individuals, and when you gain a better understanding of who you truly are, you will be amazed at how life takes on a new perspective. To be more productive in your work, having healthier and deeper relationships, and to be more comfortable with yourself, are among the many benefits of therapy. I believe in the power of therapy and having greater personal insight. I have seen it work for my clients and myself. If you ready to take this first step, let's talk!
For PTSD, I am trained in EMDR and Certified in Brainspotting.
If you are here reading this, you want something better for yourself. We are complex individuals, and when you gain a better understanding of who you truly are, you will be amazed at how life takes on a new perspective. To be more productive in your work, having healthier and deeper relationships, and to be more comfortable with yourself, are among the many benefits of therapy. I believe in the power of therapy and having greater personal insight. I have seen it work for my clients and myself. If you ready to take this first step, let's talk!
I currently have three years of experience providing mental health services and have completed level 1 Brainspotting training.
You deserve a space where you don’t have to question whether you’ll be accepted. I am committed to providing inclusive, affirming care that actively supports LGBTQ+ individuals, diverse identities, and people navigating the impact of systemic and societal stressors. I believe therapy should recognize the real-world contexts: cultural, political, and social, that shape your mental health and your sense of safety in the world. Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you’ve tried before and didn’t feel fully understood.
I currently have three years of experience providing mental health services and have completed level 1 Brainspotting training.
You deserve a space where you don’t have to question whether you’ll be accepted. I am committed to providing inclusive, affirming care that actively supports LGBTQ+ individuals, diverse identities, and people navigating the impact of systemic and societal stressors. I believe therapy should recognize the real-world contexts: cultural, political, and social, that shape your mental health and your sense of safety in the world. Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you’ve tried before and didn’t feel fully understood.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Minnesota Board-Approved Clinical Supervisor, matrescence educator, grief ritualist, and founder of The Grief Room in St. Paul, MN. Since 2015, I have supported individuals, couples, and parents through life’s most tender transitions. My specialties include maternal mental health, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, birth and postpartum trauma, attachment wounds, childhood trauma, grief and loss, spiritual awakening, religious deconstruction, sexuality, hormonal mental health, and ancestral patterns.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Minnesota Board-Approved Clinical Supervisor, matrescence educator, grief ritualist, and founder of The Grief Room in St. Paul, MN. Since 2015, I have supported individuals, couples, and parents through life’s most tender transitions. My specialties include maternal mental health, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, birth and postpartum trauma, attachment wounds, childhood trauma, grief and loss, spiritual awakening, religious deconstruction, sexuality, hormonal mental health, and ancestral patterns.
I primarily support my clients through brain-based therapy/intervention (EMDR/ Brainspotting) and an evidenced-based therapy called Internal Family Systems or “Parts work” to heal past or recent hurts that are fogging or distorting the lens they see their present world through.
Please note: limited daytime availability. If you're here, I applaud you. I understand the decision to see a therapist has many different starting points and it's not always an easy path getting here. Perhaps this is your first time seeking therapy and perhaps you've sought therapy before. No matter where you may be on your journey, I would be honored to support you. Life can be hard and experiences can feed us many lies that cause us to believe we are broken, crazy, or damaged. It is important to me that all of my clients realize the truth that they are worthy, loveable, capable, and resilient.
I primarily support my clients through brain-based therapy/intervention (EMDR/ Brainspotting) and an evidenced-based therapy called Internal Family Systems or “Parts work” to heal past or recent hurts that are fogging or distorting the lens they see their present world through.
Please note: limited daytime availability. If you're here, I applaud you. I understand the decision to see a therapist has many different starting points and it's not always an easy path getting here. Perhaps this is your first time seeking therapy and perhaps you've sought therapy before. No matter where you may be on your journey, I would be honored to support you. Life can be hard and experiences can feed us many lies that cause us to believe we are broken, crazy, or damaged. It is important to me that all of my clients realize the truth that they are worthy, loveable, capable, and resilient.
I use a trauma-informed and intersectional approach, drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative, Brainspotting, and systemic therapy.
I work with adolescents (12+), adults, couples, and families navigating trauma, identity, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My practice is rooted in affirming care for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities, and I’m passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals (including those with ADHD and autism), as well as those exploring parenting, family systems, and non-monogamous relationships. Further areas of focus include couples relationship counseling, conflict resolution, sex and intimacy, complex trauma, chronic medical conditions, and the mental health impacts of social injustice.
I use a trauma-informed and intersectional approach, drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative, Brainspotting, and systemic therapy.
I work with adolescents (12+), adults, couples, and families navigating trauma, identity, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My practice is rooted in affirming care for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities, and I’m passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals (including those with ADHD and autism), as well as those exploring parenting, family systems, and non-monogamous relationships. Further areas of focus include couples relationship counseling, conflict resolution, sex and intimacy, complex trauma, chronic medical conditions, and the mental health impacts of social injustice.
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Brainspotting Therapists
How does brainspotting work?
Brainspotting works by using eye positioning to identify and process traumatic memories so that a client is better able to move forward and live with less fear. The theory behind brainspotting is that by identifying where a person looks when thinking of traumatic memories, a therapist will be able to guide them to focus on that spot and work with the client to get them out of the “fight, flight, freeze” response associated with the traumatic memory.
Is brainspotting an evidence-based therapy?
Brainspotting is a theory-based alternative therapy. It is one of the newest forms of treatment, so very little research has been completed that examines the mechanism by which it works. The theory behind brainspotting is that eye position can be linked to areas of the brain that store and process memory.
How effective is brainspotting?
Because it is such a new treatment, the effectiveness of brainspotting cannot be quantified. Some people have found it to be effective on its own, or in conjunction with other types of therapy. It is considered an alternative therapy, and it is popular with people for whom more traditional therapies have proven ineffective.
How long does brainspotting take to work?
A typical brainspotting session will last between 60 to 90 minutes. There is no required number of sessions needed to complete brainspotting therapy, but in many cases it is delivered over the course of about six sessions. Clients are encouraged to rate their level of distress prior to a session and again following a session, and to track progress.