Depression Therapists in Whittier, Minneapolis, MN
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.
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.
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 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.
Most clients have anxiety and/or depression, often with co-occurring Trauma, ADHD, or other neurological symptoms.
Does it feel like your mind never slows down, leaving you overwhelmed and unsure how to move forward? Many of my clients come to therapy feeling weighed down by anxiety, relationship struggles, or long-standing emotional pain. You may feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, exhaustion, or low motivation, and wonder why things feel so difficult right now. What you’re really looking for is clarity, understanding, and a place where you can finally sort through what’s been building inside. Therapy can offer the support and perspective needed to begin healing and moving toward a more balanced, fulfilling life.
Most clients have anxiety and/or depression, often with co-occurring Trauma, ADHD, or other neurological symptoms.
Does it feel like your mind never slows down, leaving you overwhelmed and unsure how to move forward? Many of my clients come to therapy feeling weighed down by anxiety, relationship struggles, or long-standing emotional pain. You may feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, exhaustion, or low motivation, and wonder why things feel so difficult right now. What you’re really looking for is clarity, understanding, and a place where you can finally sort through what’s been building inside. Therapy can offer the support and perspective needed to begin healing and moving toward a more balanced, fulfilling 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.
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.
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.
I work with individuals and couples navigating compulsive behaviors, sexual health concerns, trauma, perimenopause/PMDD, 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 compulsive behaviors, sexual health concerns, trauma, perimenopause/PMDD, 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.
Welcome. It's Your Time to Take Care of You. Address being the real you, codependency, procrastination, impacts of oppression and trauma, self-criticism, anxiety, imposter syndrome, political stress, or perfectionism. Increase your assertiveness, coping strategies, communication, and boundary-setting skills and goals. Improve mindfulness and life-work balance. I will combine my compassion, openness, and attentiveness with my 29+ years of experience, training, and knowledge. I offer a soft-landing space to help you foster your personal insight and well-being. A relaxed, confidential space where you are welcome to be your whole self.
Welcome. It's Your Time to Take Care of You. Address being the real you, codependency, procrastination, impacts of oppression and trauma, self-criticism, anxiety, imposter syndrome, political stress, or perfectionism. Increase your assertiveness, coping strategies, communication, and boundary-setting skills and goals. Improve mindfulness and life-work balance. I will combine my compassion, openness, and attentiveness with my 29+ years of experience, training, and knowledge. I offer a soft-landing space to help you foster your personal insight and well-being. A relaxed, confidential space where you are welcome to be your whole self.
Hello! Do you struggle with feeling connected to your own experience? Have you struggled to process traumatic events, childhood trauma, relationship issues, or anxiety? These issues can be challenging to process on your own and I am here to be a support along the way. Do you find yourself feeling disconnected or uncomfortable in your body? I am passionate about helping people feel more grounded in their bodies. I am also here to support and help you feel more connected to your experiences.
Hello! Do you struggle with feeling connected to your own experience? Have you struggled to process traumatic events, childhood trauma, relationship issues, or anxiety? These issues can be challenging to process on your own and I am here to be a support along the way. Do you find yourself feeling disconnected or uncomfortable in your body? I am passionate about helping people feel more grounded in their bodies. I am also here to support and help you feel more connected to your experiences.
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.
You may feel exhausted by the constant thoughts about food, body image, control, or self-worth. Maybe your eating disorder began as a way to cope, stay safe, feel in control, or manage overwhelming emotions...but now it feels like it’s taken over your life. What people see on the outside may not match the disconnection, anxiety, and shame you feel on the inside. Many of the clients I work with have spent years criticizing themselves, minimizing their pain, or feeling disconnected from their bodies and emotions.
You may feel exhausted by the constant thoughts about food, body image, control, or self-worth. Maybe your eating disorder began as a way to cope, stay safe, feel in control, or manage overwhelming emotions...but now it feels like it’s taken over your life. What people see on the outside may not match the disconnection, anxiety, and shame you feel on the inside. Many of the clients I work with have spent years criticizing themselves, minimizing their pain, or feeling disconnected from their bodies and emotions.
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
I offer warm, collaborative, and practical therapy for anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, adjustment, identity, and relationship concerns.
I work with adults, young adults, college students, graduate students, and professionals who feel anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. Many come to therapy while navigating life transitions, relationship stress, family expectations, identity concerns, academic or career pressure, trauma, or the emotional weight of trying to hold everything together. I help clients slow things down, understand patterns, build insight, and move forward with more clarity, confidence, and self-trust.
I offer warm, collaborative, and practical therapy for anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, adjustment, identity, and relationship concerns.
I work with adults, young adults, college students, graduate students, and professionals who feel anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. Many come to therapy while navigating life transitions, relationship stress, family expectations, identity concerns, academic or career pressure, trauma, or the emotional weight of trying to hold everything together. I help clients slow things down, understand patterns, build insight, and move forward with more clarity, confidence, and self-trust.
Jeressa Ortiz O'Leary
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55421
I'm here to help you get to the next steps in your emotional health journey. Whether it's your first time seeking therapy or you're returning for a tune-up, I'm glad you're here and ready to meet you where you are at. I know it has taken a lot of thought, energy, and planning to be here now, looking for the right help. During our first session, I can usually give us a good idea of where we could focus in therapy for deeper understanding, if you don't already have a trailhead to explore (e.g. family of origin issues, stress, relationships, personal growth, etc.).
I'm here to help you get to the next steps in your emotional health journey. Whether it's your first time seeking therapy or you're returning for a tune-up, I'm glad you're here and ready to meet you where you are at. I know it has taken a lot of thought, energy, and planning to be here now, looking for the right help. During our first session, I can usually give us a good idea of where we could focus in therapy for deeper understanding, if you don't already have a trailhead to explore (e.g. family of origin issues, stress, relationships, personal growth, etc.).
I provide therapeutic solutions to adults and teenagers that are struggling with relationships, low self-worth, high levels of anxiety and depression.
I am trained in the IFS and EMDR therapy models. I am trained in EMDR (through EMDRIA) and IFS Levels 1, 2 and 3. IFS and EMDR work harmoniously together: IFS shows clients how to get in touch with their inner parts and identify imbalances, while EMDR helps clients to re-process traumatic events in a way that lowers the disturbance level.
I provide therapeutic solutions to adults and teenagers that are struggling with relationships, low self-worth, high levels of anxiety and depression.
I am trained in the IFS and EMDR therapy models. I am trained in EMDR (through EMDRIA) and IFS Levels 1, 2 and 3. IFS and EMDR work harmoniously together: IFS shows clients how to get in touch with their inner parts and identify imbalances, while EMDR helps clients to re-process traumatic events in a way that lowers the disturbance level.
Hello and welcome! My name is Sam (they/them), and I am so happy you're here. As a queer and non-binary identified provider, I honor how painstakingly difficult it is to exist under oppressive systems, let alone thrive. It can be isolating and scary to navigate this world alone, and I do not think you should have to. Drawing on humanistic and person-centered models of care, I aim to create a non-judgmental and empathetic space where you can bravely define what being your best self means to you. As an artist, I understand creativity's healing, grounding nature and provide art supplies for client use in sessions.
Hello and welcome! My name is Sam (they/them), and I am so happy you're here. As a queer and non-binary identified provider, I honor how painstakingly difficult it is to exist under oppressive systems, let alone thrive. It can be isolating and scary to navigate this world alone, and I do not think you should have to. Drawing on humanistic and person-centered models of care, I aim to create a non-judgmental and empathetic space where you can bravely define what being your best self means to you. As an artist, I understand creativity's healing, grounding nature and provide art supplies for client use in sessions.
I approach therapy sessions with empathy and curiosity, inviting clients into a collaborative space to slow down, question, and reflect. People feel stuck in difficult patterns, struggle to engage, and criticize themselves for their inability to manage daily stressors and triggers. Central to my therapy practice is creation of a safe environment to process and explore, reconnecting to parts of ourselves we have lost connection with. I have a lasting commitment to training and treatment on trauma, both PTSD and Complex-PTSD (developmental, attachment, relational trauma). My website is www.honeyruncounseling.com for more information.
I approach therapy sessions with empathy and curiosity, inviting clients into a collaborative space to slow down, question, and reflect. People feel stuck in difficult patterns, struggle to engage, and criticize themselves for their inability to manage daily stressors and triggers. Central to my therapy practice is creation of a safe environment to process and explore, reconnecting to parts of ourselves we have lost connection with. I have a lasting commitment to training and treatment on trauma, both PTSD and Complex-PTSD (developmental, attachment, relational trauma). My website is www.honeyruncounseling.com for more information.
I work with concerns like depression, anxiety, stress, and relationships.
Therapy provides a supportive space to explore challenges, build coping skills, and foster lasting change. With the right support, you can develop effective coping strategies to face life’s challenges with confidence. Therapy empowers you to navigate obstacles, build resilience, and cultivate a deeper sense of motivation and fulfillment. It’s an investment in your well-being and personal growth.
I work with concerns like depression, anxiety, stress, and relationships.
Therapy provides a supportive space to explore challenges, build coping skills, and foster lasting change. With the right support, you can develop effective coping strategies to face life’s challenges with confidence. Therapy empowers you to navigate obstacles, build resilience, and cultivate a deeper sense of motivation and fulfillment. It’s an investment in your well-being and personal growth.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.