Therapists in Minneapolis, MN

Personal or relational suffering is often a call to look deeper into ourselves so that we can bring to light who we truly are. Diving into the depths of your pain takes courage, but it is there where your most authentic self can be discovered. I have a non-judgmental compassionate approach to all the different ways that life can be challenging. I am a Licensed Psychologist with over 15 years of experience assisting individuals in better understanding and accepting themselves so they can have more meaningful lives.

If you are seeking to show up more authentically in your life, sort through conflict, or improve your relationships, then you are in the right place. I will work with you to deepen your understanding of challenges you may be experiencing, learn new skills for dealing with difficulties, & ultimately find a path forward creating change and finding acceptance when needed. I am honored to work with many folks through experiences with: identity exploration, conflict, divorce, life changes, trauma, anxiety, depression, & difficult family dynamics. I see teens, parents, couples, families, & LGBTQ+ identified folks.

Do you ask yourself, “what is wrong with me?” or tell yourself that you shouldn’t feel so upset about your current situation or relationship? Or tell yourself that you shouldn’t be so reactive? Do you tell yourself that you are too judgmental and sensitive? We are certainly living with a challenging health pandemic, which can make our social, emotional, and relational challenges even worse. Knowing ourselves is an important part of addressing the challenges we face. Our stories matter and having a space to explore these stories helps us navigate challenges and embrace social, emotional and relational well-being.

I am passionate about helping people find and build on their inner strengths and learn new skills in order to feel more at ease emotionally and create a more satisfying life. I listen deeply to help people explore their strengths and also obstacles to creating the life they want. I enjoy helping people with a variety of problems including anxiety, depressed mood, relationship struggles, insomnia, and health problems including Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

I specialize in working with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem and body-image. I also focus on providing therapeutic solutions for clients experiencing trauma related to various forms of abuse, particularly those arising from dysfunctional relationships and family situations.

Saying life is stressful right now is an understatement as we try to navigate this "new norm." Telehealth (video and audio therapy) is a safe and easy way to get the support you need during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. This means you can get the help you need from your home, car, or any private space.

Your child is the center of your life. You love them with all your heart. But they're hurting. Perhaps they cry inconsolably, fight with other children, fight with you, have nightmares, or wet the bed. You're worn out trying to help them, and don't know what to do next. You wonder if their behaviors have to do with the stressful experiences they've endured in their short lives, but you don't know how to help.

I focus on helping you find a deeper and more positive sense of yourself. Together we explore your feelings, thought patterns, dreams, and attitudes to gain understanding about current problems and concerns. This work can positively transform the perspectives and behaviors that affect where you are feeling stuck, such as with relationship issues, or having symptoms of depression and anxiety, or problems with anger, substance abuse, career and work concerns, struggles with past abuse or trauma, facing acute or chronic health issues, or working through the process of aging.

I am compassionate, curious, creative, with a good sense of humor and, I care deeply about my clients. With over 25 years of experience in mental health, i have made positive impact on my clients, their families and the students I have taught. I am attuned to my client's needs and center their goals to develop a therapeutic relationship.

There is hope after trauma. MEND Therapy is unique in the twin cities in that we are an in-house, all-inclusive collaboration of trauma-informed body workers and psychotherapists. The research is clear: trauma lives in the body, not just the mind. We utilize the cutting edge, most effective and always research-based methods for treating trauma. Because trauma is not just in your head and talk therapy isn't enough.

Relationships are how we heal and learn about ourselves. Whatever is bringing you to therapy, you are not alone and I am so excited to meet you and join you on this journey. Together we will prioritize your goals, and what you hope to focus on in therapy. I am a verbal, expressive person and therapist. I work well with people who want more engagement and feedback on the part of the therapist. Whatever experiences in the world we might share, and whichever ones we don’t, I’m excited to learn about you and build a therapeutic relationship together.

A client who is facing any life transition, whether it be parenting, identity concerns, career concerns, new relationships, or relationship milestones, growing into adulthood, or gender identity. Client's needs could be based on these life transitions, and also the surrounding symptoms concerning mood, anxiety, stress, and conflict. Client's hope to better themselves in their own growth in identity, stress management, relationships, career, family, and life. Client's also hope to understand symptomatic features and shape that understanding into values and committed driven action.

I focus on helping you build and maintain healthy relationships; personal, professional, romantic and sexual relationships. This includes individual counseling, couples counseling, and sex therapy. In individual counseling we can talk through trauma, negative thoughts, adjustments, questions of identity, happiness, or life goals. If you are having questions about intimacy, desire, shame, kink, sexual performance or desire, sex therapy may be right for you. You may be feeling a loss of connection, a wall of miscommunication and a mountain of unmet needs within your relationship and I will help you find that connection and joy.

At Accra Care we provide counseling to adults, adolescents, and children. Our professional clinicians come from many different fields of study including social work, psychology, and integrated behavioral health. The philosophy is to treat the individual in a person-centered way. Our clinicians work with the individual to collaborate on a treatment plan that fits with the goals of the specific person. We also offer Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services to adults living in the 7-county metro.

NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS ONLINE - EVENINGS INCLUDED! I help women live their best life by creating the space for them to get in touch with their authentic self, take clear action to reach their goals, and listen to their inner voice. In my practice, my goal is to use and teach compassion as well as to mutually gain understanding about your situation and how you got there in order to help you move forward. I have a passion and a well-rounded "toolkit" for helping my clients connect with their authentic selves in order to figure out how to live your best life, including being able to better navigate future bumps in the road.

I respect your decision to seek out therapy as I believe finding the right fit in a therapist is a difficult task. I believe it is through in-depth therapy that people can learn to tolerate difficult feelings, deepen develop a sense of inner calm, and find insight into life-long patterns. My work is informed by women’s studies, sociology, studio art, Argentine dance, and psychoanalytic therapy. I understand that mental health is a complex intersection of many factors in life. I work collaboratively within these intersections to create a therapeutic relationship to help individuals develop a deeper understanding of their lives.