Anxiety Therapists in Whittier, Minneapolis, MN
I have a commitment to working with queer and trans folks, and my experience includes working with people experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder among other life experiences.
Therapy is a creative, collaborative relationship. As a therapist passionate about process, I am here to collaborate with you to cultivate the life you want to live. I am not here to fix you; you are not broken. We will work together to find new ways for you to be in relationship with the problems and the joys in your life. If you are ready to step into a curious, process-oriented journey, then I am here to offer a safe, supportive space to do just that. Let’s get curious about how to create more room for pleasure, joy, and connection as well as for the uncomfortable, tender parts of your life.
I have a commitment to working with queer and trans folks, and my experience includes working with people experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder among other life experiences.
Therapy is a creative, collaborative relationship. As a therapist passionate about process, I am here to collaborate with you to cultivate the life you want to live. I am not here to fix you; you are not broken. We will work together to find new ways for you to be in relationship with the problems and the joys in your life. If you are ready to step into a curious, process-oriented journey, then I am here to offer a safe, supportive space to do just that. Let’s get curious about how to create more room for pleasure, joy, and connection as well as for the uncomfortable, tender parts of your life.
Kelly J. Miklas - KJ Psychotherapy & Intensives.
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Whittier, Minneapolis, MN 55404
I'm skilled at helping others take inventory of their lives, manage present-day symptoms/concerns/patterns, and process wounds from the past, through an approachable and collaborative process. I strive to be authentic, non-judgmental, non-coercive, and down-to-earth in sessions, but can also gently challenge you when needed. I tailor my approach to each individual, considering their unique background, strengths, personal goals, and areas of growth. I am committed to challenging systems of oppression and strive to respect your autonomy, consent, and individual cultural context.
I'm skilled at helping others take inventory of their lives, manage present-day symptoms/concerns/patterns, and process wounds from the past, through an approachable and collaborative process. I strive to be authentic, non-judgmental, non-coercive, and down-to-earth in sessions, but can also gently challenge you when needed. I tailor my approach to each individual, considering their unique background, strengths, personal goals, and areas of growth. I am committed to challenging systems of oppression and strive to respect your autonomy, consent, and individual cultural context.
Other areas of interest and experience include family conflict, divorce, depression, anxiety, developmental disabilities and parenting issues.
I am Certified in Narrative Therapy, and have experience with Applied Behavior Analysis, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Harm-Reduction.
Other areas of interest and experience include family conflict, divorce, depression, anxiety, developmental disabilities and parenting issues.
I am Certified in Narrative Therapy, and have experience with Applied Behavior Analysis, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Harm-Reduction.
Amy L Rubin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LIAC, MAC
1 Endorsed
Whittier, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Anxiety, ADHD, Relationship Issues, Stress, Life Transitions, Addiction, and Trauma.
Relief from chaos. I've supported clients with a variety of addictions for close to 20yrs. I'm well versed in 12-Step, harm reduction, and everything in between - all are part of the foundation for the rest of your life. I can't do it for you, but I know 'we' can. Let me help you. Think about it: if you could have done it on your own, you already would have.
Anxiety, ADHD, Relationship Issues, Stress, Life Transitions, Addiction, and Trauma.
Relief from chaos. I've supported clients with a variety of addictions for close to 20yrs. I'm well versed in 12-Step, harm reduction, and everything in between - all are part of the foundation for the rest of your life. I can't do it for you, but I know 'we' can. Let me help you. Think about it: if you could have done it on your own, you already would have.
I work with individuals and couples who seek therapy for anxiety, depression, stress, adjusting to life changes, and improving self-esteem.
I offer a strength-based and person-centered approach. I utilize several modalities of care, including but not limited to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused and narrative therapies, psychodynamic therapy with a focus on attachment theory, internal family systems (IFS), emotion-focused, relational, and mindfulness-based interventions.
I work with individuals and couples who seek therapy for anxiety, depression, stress, adjusting to life changes, and improving self-esteem.
I offer a strength-based and person-centered approach. I utilize several modalities of care, including but not limited to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused and narrative therapies, psychodynamic therapy with a focus on attachment theory, internal family systems (IFS), emotion-focused, relational, and mindfulness-based interventions.
Address being the real you, codependency, procrastination, impacts of oppression and trauma, self-criticism, anxiety, imposter syndrome, political stress, or perfectionism.
I welcome socially aware humans seeking a collaborative and compassionate approach to their growth and self-actualization. Utilizing a healing-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach, I offer virtual individual sessions, nationwide family communication and conflict resolution, conscious uncoupling, relationship coaching, and support groups.
Address being the real you, codependency, procrastination, impacts of oppression and trauma, self-criticism, anxiety, imposter syndrome, political stress, or perfectionism.
I welcome socially aware humans seeking a collaborative and compassionate approach to their growth and self-actualization. Utilizing a healing-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach, I offer virtual individual sessions, nationwide family communication and conflict resolution, conscious uncoupling, relationship coaching, and support groups.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling weighed down by anxiety, relationship struggles, or long-standing emotional pain.
I offer a supportive, open space where you can explore your thoughts and experiences without fear of judgment. Together we gently work through the patterns, emotions, or past experiences that may be holding you back, helping you gain insight, emotional balance, and a stronger sense of direction in your life.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling weighed down by anxiety, relationship struggles, or long-standing emotional pain.
I offer a supportive, open space where you can explore your thoughts and experiences without fear of judgment. Together we gently work through the patterns, emotions, or past experiences that may be holding you back, helping you gain insight, emotional balance, and a stronger sense of direction in your life.
I have over 39 years experience providing therapeutic services to clients of all ages and with a variety of mental disorders. I am passionate about engaging with clients to help them find their highest potential of health and wholeness. I use a client-centered approach, letting the client determine their own path, identifying strengths and roadblocks, searching for more adaptive coping strategies. I am eager to be your personal coach. I will join you on your journey of examining where you are today and how to reach your aspirations. Together we can examine relationships, professional as well as spiritual goals.
I have over 39 years experience providing therapeutic services to clients of all ages and with a variety of mental disorders. I am passionate about engaging with clients to help them find their highest potential of health and wholeness. I use a client-centered approach, letting the client determine their own path, identifying strengths and roadblocks, searching for more adaptive coping strategies. I am eager to be your personal coach. I will join you on your journey of examining where you are today and how to reach your aspirations. Together we can examine relationships, professional as well as spiritual goals.
Helena LaFave
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Whittier, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Waitlist for new clients
My areas of clinical expertise are trauma with a special focus on religious trauma, queer identity, and anxiety and depression.
Our relationship is the most important part of our work together. The more we can get into right relationships with ourselves, each other, change, and the world around us, the better equipped we are to live a life full of meaning, joy, and awe. I am EMDR trained and utilize Internal Family Systems (IFS), trauma-informed, and relationship-oriented approaches.My values in therapy include queer and trans-affirming care, fat-affirming care, neurodivergent-affirming care, and sex positive approaches. I am happy to provide letters for gender-affirming care and surgeries.
My areas of clinical expertise are trauma with a special focus on religious trauma, queer identity, and anxiety and depression.
Our relationship is the most important part of our work together. The more we can get into right relationships with ourselves, each other, change, and the world around us, the better equipped we are to live a life full of meaning, joy, and awe. I am EMDR trained and utilize Internal Family Systems (IFS), trauma-informed, and relationship-oriented approaches.My values in therapy include queer and trans-affirming care, fat-affirming care, neurodivergent-affirming care, and sex positive approaches. I am happy to provide letters for gender-affirming care and surgeries.
Have you struggled to process traumatic events, childhood trauma, relationship issues, or anxiety?
I focus on trauma-informed approaches that aid people in building better relationships with themselves, their loved ones, and with their bodies. I incorporate somatic-based approaches that facilitate healing and greater awareness of your own experiences and connection to what you would like to be different in your life.
Have you struggled to process traumatic events, childhood trauma, relationship issues, or anxiety?
I focus on trauma-informed approaches that aid people in building better relationships with themselves, their loved ones, and with their bodies. I incorporate somatic-based approaches that facilitate healing and greater awareness of your own experiences and connection to what you would like to be different in your life.
I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
I believe it’s important to make a positive first impression and make your clients feel comfortable to approach you. It's essential to make your clients feel heard and eliminate any bias or judgement they may feel. I am dedicated to helping my client’s work through the emotional/psychological concerns present in their lives and bring out positive change.
I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
I believe it’s important to make a positive first impression and make your clients feel comfortable to approach you. It's essential to make your clients feel heard and eliminate any bias or judgement they may feel. I am dedicated to helping my client’s work through the emotional/psychological concerns present in their lives and bring out positive change.
I work with individuals and couples navigating sexual health concerns, trauma, perimenopause/PMDD, emotion regulation, and interpersonal challenges. Many of these experiences can feel isolating or difficult to discuss. I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their experiences openly. Together, we work to understand patterns, build resilience, develop healthier coping strategies, and create greater balance in life and relationships. My goal is to help clients move toward meaningful change, increased self-awareness, and a stronger sense of well-being.
I work with individuals and couples navigating sexual health concerns, trauma, perimenopause/PMDD, emotion regulation, and interpersonal challenges. Many of these experiences can feel isolating or difficult to discuss. I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their experiences openly. Together, we work to understand patterns, build resilience, develop healthier coping strategies, and create greater balance in life and relationships. My goal is to help clients move toward meaningful change, increased self-awareness, and a stronger sense of well-being.
What people see on the outside may not match the disconnection, anxiety, and shame you feel on the inside.
I specialize in working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, trauma, and difficult life experiences. My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative. I believe healing requires both self-compassion and accountability. Together, we will reconnect with yourself, and create a life that feels fuller than survival mode.
What people see on the outside may not match the disconnection, anxiety, and shame you feel on the inside.
I specialize in working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, trauma, and difficult life experiences. My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative. I believe healing requires both self-compassion and accountability. Together, we will reconnect with yourself, and create a life that feels fuller than survival mode.
I specialize in helping individuals heal from eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, and depression through a compassionate, whole-person approach.
The goal of our first session is to start building a relationship. For some, this means diving into your story and getting a deeper picture of what life has been like for you. For others, this looks like easing into things and moving at whatever pace feels effective for you.
I specialize in helping individuals heal from eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, and depression through a compassionate, whole-person approach.
The goal of our first session is to start building a relationship. For some, this means diving into your story and getting a deeper picture of what life has been like for you. For others, this looks like easing into things and moving at whatever pace feels effective for you.
We will look at difficulties that you experience (such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, job stress, and general life dissatisfaction) and understand these concerns in the context of current circumstances as well as their origins.
I trained in New York City, and have helped a highly diverse set of clients. I completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Medical Psychology which focused on HIV+ and AIDS patients, and later worked with trauma and addiction. I have worked with individuals, groups, couples and families to negotiate life's many challenges.
We will look at difficulties that you experience (such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, job stress, and general life dissatisfaction) and understand these concerns in the context of current circumstances as well as their origins.
I trained in New York City, and have helped a highly diverse set of clients. I completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Medical Psychology which focused on HIV+ and AIDS patients, and later worked with trauma and addiction. I have worked with individuals, groups, couples and families to negotiate life's many challenges.
Online Therapists
Are you feeling disconnected in your relationships? Are you struggling with emotional intimacy, trust, communicating, or taking up space?
Relationships are at the heart of our well-being—but they can also be a source of confusion and pain. In my work, I help people reclaim their capacity to emotionally connect to themselves and others. Together, we'll explore relational dynamics, and how some challenging relational patterns may be rooted in past traumatic experiences. Through this process, we'll increase insight and begin to develop new ways of thinking and relating—ones that foster connection rather than conflict and distance.
Are you feeling disconnected in your relationships? Are you struggling with emotional intimacy, trust, communicating, or taking up space?
Relationships are at the heart of our well-being—but they can also be a source of confusion and pain. In my work, I help people reclaim their capacity to emotionally connect to themselves and others. Together, we'll explore relational dynamics, and how some challenging relational patterns may be rooted in past traumatic experiences. Through this process, we'll increase insight and begin to develop new ways of thinking and relating—ones that foster connection rather than conflict and distance.
The prejudice abets division and fear that wounds ourselves and our communities.
Experience working with diverse populations in outpatient, inpatient, and ER treatment settings. I specialize in working with people living with SPMI, psychosis, anxiety, and/or mood disorders. I have training in sexual health and a certificate in sex therapy, which supports my passion for crucial conversations about sex, gender, identity & relationships.
The prejudice abets division and fear that wounds ourselves and our communities.
Experience working with diverse populations in outpatient, inpatient, and ER treatment settings. I specialize in working with people living with SPMI, psychosis, anxiety, and/or mood disorders. I have training in sexual health and a certificate in sex therapy, which supports my passion for crucial conversations about sex, gender, identity & relationships.
Life is complex, but feeling alone can really make it feel intolerable. As a clinical social worker, my approach to mental health is rooted in unconditional positive regard and care, all based on a belief that we can heal from previous hurt and traumas. I delight in accompanying individuals through their life experience, processing the challenging emotions, and witnessing the emergence of relief, tolerating the myriad of emotions, and finding a life of thriving. I see the therapeutic relationship as a personalized, reparative dyad for discovering new ways of viewing yourself and connecting in relationships.
Life is complex, but feeling alone can really make it feel intolerable. As a clinical social worker, my approach to mental health is rooted in unconditional positive regard and care, all based on a belief that we can heal from previous hurt and traumas. I delight in accompanying individuals through their life experience, processing the challenging emotions, and witnessing the emergence of relief, tolerating the myriad of emotions, and finding a life of thriving. I see the therapeutic relationship as a personalized, reparative dyad for discovering new ways of viewing yourself and connecting in relationships.
Hello! I'm so glad you stumbled upon my page. If you have found yourself here you may be wondering what therapy is all about, may be going through one or many of life's various struggles (as we all do), or maybe looking for some self-growth. Vulnerability can be a scary thing, but I truly believe it is what unlocks the doors to healing and allows us to live our lives as our truest, most authentic selves. What's beautiful about the therapeutic process is you are 100% in the driver's seat. I am there to provide an objective perspective to encourage, process, and at times challenge you in ways that you may have not been before.
Hello! I'm so glad you stumbled upon my page. If you have found yourself here you may be wondering what therapy is all about, may be going through one or many of life's various struggles (as we all do), or maybe looking for some self-growth. Vulnerability can be a scary thing, but I truly believe it is what unlocks the doors to healing and allows us to live our lives as our truest, most authentic selves. What's beautiful about the therapeutic process is you are 100% in the driver's seat. I am there to provide an objective perspective to encourage, process, and at times challenge you in ways that you may have not been before.
Experiencing hardships or challenges can feel isolating and discouraging. I believe everyone has a unique set of strengths that can be utilized to overcome challenges. Reaching out for support demonstrates strength during difficult times. My experience includes working with trauma/complex trauma, low self-esteem, suicidal ideation/self harm, child and adolescent behavioral concerns, family conflict, and parenting challenges. I am located in Brandon, SD and work with families and individuals ages 14 through adulthood.
Experiencing hardships or challenges can feel isolating and discouraging. I believe everyone has a unique set of strengths that can be utilized to overcome challenges. Reaching out for support demonstrates strength during difficult times. My experience includes working with trauma/complex trauma, low self-esteem, suicidal ideation/self harm, child and adolescent behavioral concerns, family conflict, and parenting challenges. I am located in Brandon, SD and work with families and individuals ages 14 through adulthood.
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Anxiety Therapists
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.