Intervention Therapists in Mendota Heights, MN
Authentic, intuitive, collaborative, compassionate, humorous and direct are how many clients describe me. If you are in a life transition, impacted by grief and loss, have experienced traumatic events or entering or leaving a significant relationship, I collaborate with you to build insight, and move toward meaningful change at your own pace.
I specialize in working with those who have experienced trauma first hand as well as those who have experienced secondary trauma. Front facing healthcare workers, educators, caregivers and other mental health professionals often find their way to me.
Authentic, intuitive, collaborative, compassionate, humorous and direct are how many clients describe me. If you are in a life transition, impacted by grief and loss, have experienced traumatic events or entering or leaving a significant relationship, I collaborate with you to build insight, and move toward meaningful change at your own pace.
I specialize in working with those who have experienced trauma first hand as well as those who have experienced secondary trauma. Front facing healthcare workers, educators, caregivers and other mental health professionals often find their way to me.
Beginning counseling for the first time can be frightening. The journey to emotional health takes courage. Sometimes you don't realize your own strength until you come face to face with your greatest challenges. Owning our own story and loving ourselves through that process is one of the bravest things that you will ever do. Your courageous journey in counseling is a way to reach personal goals, reduce suffering, and get more joy out of life. We have an unlimited capacity to heal ourselves, despite the pain we've suffered.
Beginning counseling for the first time can be frightening. The journey to emotional health takes courage. Sometimes you don't realize your own strength until you come face to face with your greatest challenges. Owning our own story and loving ourselves through that process is one of the bravest things that you will ever do. Your courageous journey in counseling is a way to reach personal goals, reduce suffering, and get more joy out of life. We have an unlimited capacity to heal ourselves, despite the pain we've suffered.
Therapy is a deeply personal process, and finding the right therapist to guide your journey is essential. My clinical approach focuses on creating an accepting, supportive, and anti-oppressive space. I aim to help individuals work through challenges, heal from traumatic experiences, foster healthy relationships, build on their existing strengths, and nurture a positive sense of self. I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults facing trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, cultural identity, and challenging family dynamics. Additionally, I work closely with the Latinx and LGBTQIA+ community.
Therapy is a deeply personal process, and finding the right therapist to guide your journey is essential. My clinical approach focuses on creating an accepting, supportive, and anti-oppressive space. I aim to help individuals work through challenges, heal from traumatic experiences, foster healthy relationships, build on their existing strengths, and nurture a positive sense of self. I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults facing trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, cultural identity, and challenging family dynamics. Additionally, I work closely with the Latinx and LGBTQIA+ community.
Looking for a therapist who gets you? Finding the right fit makes all the difference, but what a daunting, exhausting task. So here's my pitch: I believe in meeting you where you are without judgment and remaining flexible in my approach. I prioritize straightforward communication so we can make adjustments that work for you. If you are navigating grief, anxiety, depression, burnout, low self-esteem, or are just feeling stuck, let's talk.
But we are more than our issues, so here's who tends to connect well with my approach: animal lovers, child-free folks, secular thinkers, introverts, planners, and out-of-state transplants.
Looking for a therapist who gets you? Finding the right fit makes all the difference, but what a daunting, exhausting task. So here's my pitch: I believe in meeting you where you are without judgment and remaining flexible in my approach. I prioritize straightforward communication so we can make adjustments that work for you. If you are navigating grief, anxiety, depression, burnout, low self-esteem, or are just feeling stuck, let's talk.
But we are more than our issues, so here's who tends to connect well with my approach: animal lovers, child-free folks, secular thinkers, introverts, planners, and out-of-state transplants.
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I have experience working with a culturally diverse population of individuals. My clients range from age 6 to age 65. Most of my experience is working with children, teens, young adults, adults, and families. I believe the greatest success is to accompany the client on their journey and to be the guide to navigate through the challenges of life. I regard the client to be the expert in their lives and it is important for them to discuss their goals and their expectations. My clients who experience the greatest success are motivated and ready to work, open-minded, flexible, introspective, honest, and trusting.
I have experience working with a culturally diverse population of individuals. My clients range from age 6 to age 65. Most of my experience is working with children, teens, young adults, adults, and families. I believe the greatest success is to accompany the client on their journey and to be the guide to navigate through the challenges of life. I regard the client to be the expert in their lives and it is important for them to discuss their goals and their expectations. My clients who experience the greatest success are motivated and ready to work, open-minded, flexible, introspective, honest, and trusting.
I work with individuals, couples, and families who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and are looking for support, healing, and healthier relationships. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, grief, and communication challenges, and want practical tools along with emotional understanding. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Structural Therapy, trauma-informed care, and faith-based principles when desired. Together, we explore thought patterns, relationship dynamics to build coping skills, strengthen connections.
I work with individuals, couples, and families who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and are looking for support, healing, and healthier relationships. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, grief, and communication challenges, and want practical tools along with emotional understanding. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Structural Therapy, trauma-informed care, and faith-based principles when desired. Together, we explore thought patterns, relationship dynamics to build coping skills, strengthen connections.
Healing is possible, even when life feels overwhelming. I specialize in working with teens and adults struggling with trauma, PTSD, OCD, anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders, including co-occurring mental health and addiction concerns. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling emotionally exhausted, disconnected, stuck in survival mode, or unsure how to move forward. Together, we create a safe, supportive space where healing and lasting change can begin.
Healing is possible, even when life feels overwhelming. I specialize in working with teens and adults struggling with trauma, PTSD, OCD, anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders, including co-occurring mental health and addiction concerns. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling emotionally exhausted, disconnected, stuck in survival mode, or unsure how to move forward. Together, we create a safe, supportive space where healing and lasting change can begin.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is better understand your own story. Working through your past allows you to better understand your patterns, beliefs, and strengths to optimize where you are headed. Too often in life, we experience events that silence us, making it hard to know where to turn. In my office, I work hard to create and hold space for my clients rooted in compassion, empathy, and safety. No matter where you are in your journey, I believe everyone has the potential to find more peace and live closer to their authentic beings.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is better understand your own story. Working through your past allows you to better understand your patterns, beliefs, and strengths to optimize where you are headed. Too often in life, we experience events that silence us, making it hard to know where to turn. In my office, I work hard to create and hold space for my clients rooted in compassion, empathy, and safety. No matter where you are in your journey, I believe everyone has the potential to find more peace and live closer to their authentic beings.
Hello! I'm so honored that you're considering partnering with me on your journey of emotional growth.
This is going to sound dorky and rehearsed; but helping people heal, grow, and live unapologetically authentic is my passion!
Being real, I know how hard the step you're taking right now is.
But I also know how important it is, & the courage it takes to trust someone to walk with you through the hard work of healing..
You. Are. Courageous.
Honestly, you can and will work harder than me through this. But you'll never be alone in it.
So if you're ready, reach out! Call, text, or email me.
I'm so excited to work together.
Hello! I'm so honored that you're considering partnering with me on your journey of emotional growth.
This is going to sound dorky and rehearsed; but helping people heal, grow, and live unapologetically authentic is my passion!
Being real, I know how hard the step you're taking right now is.
But I also know how important it is, & the courage it takes to trust someone to walk with you through the hard work of healing..
You. Are. Courageous.
Honestly, you can and will work harder than me through this. But you'll never be alone in it.
So if you're ready, reach out! Call, text, or email me.
I'm so excited to work together.
I have extensive experience as a school counselor, domestic abuse, substance abuse, the LGBT community, and juvenile/adult criminal justice system with crisis intervention.
Virtual Only: I specialize in providing clients with a unique approach to helping them reach specific life goals. I will help you recognize problems and take action to decrease or eliminate potential impacts to your emotional well-being. My customized approach, tailored to individual needs, allows me to help you create achievable goals that are based on your needs and lifestyle. I use state-of-the-art tools to identify your issues easily and effectively. I am committed to helping you make fluid movement in your life. I am licensed to provide services in 3 states:Texas, Missouri and Minnesota.
I have extensive experience as a school counselor, domestic abuse, substance abuse, the LGBT community, and juvenile/adult criminal justice system with crisis intervention.
Virtual Only: I specialize in providing clients with a unique approach to helping them reach specific life goals. I will help you recognize problems and take action to decrease or eliminate potential impacts to your emotional well-being. My customized approach, tailored to individual needs, allows me to help you create achievable goals that are based on your needs and lifestyle. I use state-of-the-art tools to identify your issues easily and effectively. I am committed to helping you make fluid movement in your life. I am licensed to provide services in 3 states:Texas, Missouri and Minnesota.
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LICSW) in the state of Minnesota. I believe that finding the right therapist to assist you at times can be very challenging, but I am here to help, especially if you are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and PTSD. A key part of my clinical practice begins with building a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients, offering a person-centered and solution-focused approach to support you in your journey. During sessions, you will feel heard, validated, and supported. Your voice will matter, and your feelings will be acknowledged.
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LICSW) in the state of Minnesota. I believe that finding the right therapist to assist you at times can be very challenging, but I am here to help, especially if you are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and PTSD. A key part of my clinical practice begins with building a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients, offering a person-centered and solution-focused approach to support you in your journey. During sessions, you will feel heard, validated, and supported. Your voice will matter, and your feelings will be acknowledged.
I'm described as having high empathy, compassion, a good sense of humor, and a relaxed style. Self-exploration, improved awareness, and personal empowerment are key elements for setting goals and making healthy changes. I enjoy helping individuals and families accomplish this by identifying goals and helping you achieve them.
I'm described as having high empathy, compassion, a good sense of humor, and a relaxed style. Self-exploration, improved awareness, and personal empowerment are key elements for setting goals and making healthy changes. I enjoy helping individuals and families accomplish this by identifying goals and helping you achieve them.
Hello, my heart is to walk alongside you, providing compassionate, clinically sound counseling that respects and integrates Christian faith when desired. I am honored to support the emotional and mental health needs of those in the church community and beyond. Whether you are weighed down by anxiety, shame, past trauma, or life transitions, you will be met with compassion and empathy. If you are seeking a safe, supported space to process life’s challenges, I will listen and walk with you toward hope, healing, and restoration.
Hello, my heart is to walk alongside you, providing compassionate, clinically sound counseling that respects and integrates Christian faith when desired. I am honored to support the emotional and mental health needs of those in the church community and beyond. Whether you are weighed down by anxiety, shame, past trauma, or life transitions, you will be met with compassion and empathy. If you are seeking a safe, supported space to process life’s challenges, I will listen and walk with you toward hope, healing, and restoration.
People that sit with me often ask some version of: Why does this keep happening? Why am I still having the same fight, feeling the same disconnect, or ending up in the same place again? Sometimes it looks like conflict. Sometimes it looks like shutting down, frustration, loneliness, or feeling misunderstood in relationships that matter to you. It can be parenting and realizing you’re reacting in ways you swore you wouldn’t. Sometimes it’s just the exhaustion of overthinking everything and not knowing why it still feels this hard.
People that sit with me often ask some version of: Why does this keep happening? Why am I still having the same fight, feeling the same disconnect, or ending up in the same place again? Sometimes it looks like conflict. Sometimes it looks like shutting down, frustration, loneliness, or feeling misunderstood in relationships that matter to you. It can be parenting and realizing you’re reacting in ways you swore you wouldn’t. Sometimes it’s just the exhaustion of overthinking everything and not knowing why it still feels this hard.
At Summit Guidance Center we specialize in working with people who suffer with depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma. Empathetic understanding and action-oriented skills training underscores our treatment philosophy. We utilize a client centered approach with cognitive, behavioral, and mindfulness based strategies to strengthen clients' adaptive response to difficult emotions and events.
At Summit Guidance Center we specialize in working with people who suffer with depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma. Empathetic understanding and action-oriented skills training underscores our treatment philosophy. We utilize a client centered approach with cognitive, behavioral, and mindfulness based strategies to strengthen clients' adaptive response to difficult emotions and events.
I have over 25 years experience working with people harmed by domestic, sexual and childhood violence from crisis intervention to addressing reoccuring emotional distress.
Does your heart beat too fast at unexpected times? Is there a whirlwind of emotion that you can't quite grasp? Does it feel like your struggling to survive? Many of us have been taught to "keep on" no matter what adversity we've experienced and often without the help we need. Are you attempting to navigate a world that doesn't make sense or align with your values? Are you caring for everyone else before you can get to your own needs? These experiences can cause anxiety, depression, irritability and even justified anger. I can help you process your experience(s), cope with your sadness, and find healing from trauma. Joy is possible.
I have over 25 years experience working with people harmed by domestic, sexual and childhood violence from crisis intervention to addressing reoccuring emotional distress.
Does your heart beat too fast at unexpected times? Is there a whirlwind of emotion that you can't quite grasp? Does it feel like your struggling to survive? Many of us have been taught to "keep on" no matter what adversity we've experienced and often without the help we need. Are you attempting to navigate a world that doesn't make sense or align with your values? Are you caring for everyone else before you can get to your own needs? These experiences can cause anxiety, depression, irritability and even justified anger. I can help you process your experience(s), cope with your sadness, and find healing from trauma. Joy is possible.
I'm Venus Burney; I am a mom, a caregiver, and a black woman, and of the Christian faith. I welcome people of any faith or spiritual belief system. I am encouraging, insightful, and identity affirming. I believe that people do not have to share the same beliefs to be affirmed, and respected. The world is a rocky place, with many ravines and hills that can make it challenging at best to navigate, but it's doable. I lead with integrity and with will work to explore paths and processes that bring about hope and change for those who are seeking it. If you're up to do the work, I'll come along side you.
I'm Venus Burney; I am a mom, a caregiver, and a black woman, and of the Christian faith. I welcome people of any faith or spiritual belief system. I am encouraging, insightful, and identity affirming. I believe that people do not have to share the same beliefs to be affirmed, and respected. The world is a rocky place, with many ravines and hills that can make it challenging at best to navigate, but it's doable. I lead with integrity and with will work to explore paths and processes that bring about hope and change for those who are seeking it. If you're up to do the work, I'll come along side you.
Dr. Rosella Collins-Puoch provides therapy in a safe and caring environment to enable her clients to comfortably work through and discover solutions to their personal life challenges. With compassion and understanding, she works to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. She integrates evidence-based methodologies such as psycho-dynamic psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and trauma therapy, as well as other techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to her clients’ needs.
Dr. Rosella Collins-Puoch provides therapy in a safe and caring environment to enable her clients to comfortably work through and discover solutions to their personal life challenges. With compassion and understanding, she works to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. She integrates evidence-based methodologies such as psycho-dynamic psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and trauma therapy, as well as other techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to her clients’ needs.
I have 20 years' combined experience working with culturally, ethnically and generationally diverse clients in therapy, chemical use, restorative justice, and counseling children and families in need. I'm dedicated to enthusiastic, respectful and dynamic interactions as a means of creating and nurturing community interest. As a psychotherapist and LADC, I've worked with adults, adolescents, and families from all walks of life. My goal is to foster well-being in individuals and families. I seek to eliminate the stigma of shame and guilt associated with mental health and substance use, which leads to understanding, respectful conversations that enable healing.
I have 20 years' combined experience working with culturally, ethnically and generationally diverse clients in therapy, chemical use, restorative justice, and counseling children and families in need. I'm dedicated to enthusiastic, respectful and dynamic interactions as a means of creating and nurturing community interest. As a psychotherapist and LADC, I've worked with adults, adolescents, and families from all walks of life. My goal is to foster well-being in individuals and families. I seek to eliminate the stigma of shame and guilt associated with mental health and substance use, which leads to understanding, respectful conversations that enable healing.
My experience spans a wide range of challenges, including trauma, life transitions, complicated grief, depression, anxiety, and more. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, a specialized approach for addressing symptoms of trauma. I believe you are the expert in your own life.
My experience spans a wide range of challenges, including trauma, life transitions, complicated grief, depression, anxiety, and more. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, a specialized approach for addressing symptoms of trauma. I believe you are the expert in your own life.
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Intervention Therapists
How does an intervention work?
An intervention is a planned, structured meeting in which a person’s family or friends voice concerns about the person’s behavior and its consequences; the goal is for the person to accept treatment. In this meeting, the person’s loved ones (often with the guidance of a trained interventionist) share how the person’s behavior has harmed them and the consequences if the person refuses treatment. They collectively ask the person to accept a proposed treatment plan.
How effective are interventions?
There isn’t extensive research on the efficacy of interventions, in part because success is difficult to measure. Individuals often enter addiction treatment after an intervention, for example, but treatment itself may not work, especially if the person only begins due to external pressure from others rather than due to internal motivation to change. However, if all other attempts at helping someone have failed, an intervention may be worth exploring.
What are the limitations of interventions?
While a friend or family member’s intentions are in the right place in wanting to help a loved one through an intervention, there are significant limitations to the approach. The surprising nature of the event can make the person feel ambushed or judged. They may feel embarrassed or ashamed as a result, and relationships may be strained or broken. This can make it difficult for the individual to be receptive to the concerns of their loved ones and the interventionist.
Are there alternatives to interventions?
Rather than confronting a loved one through an intervention, an effective and less pressured approach is to create space for a caring, open, one-on-one conversation. This works best if the loved one asks open-ended questions, listens attentively to the answers, and frames their observations and statements with concern rather than judgment. More than one conversation may be needed, but change can take root over time.