Addiction Therapists in Minneapolis, MN
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Alcohol and Drug Counselor, EMDR practitioner, Reconstructionist Rabbi, trained pastoral counselor (hospital chaplain) and long-time practitioner of Insight Meditation.
I believe therapy to be a creative and dynamic process, one that explores and honors your inherent wisdom, expertise and intuition about life. My part in your journey is to support, encourage and sometimes gently challenge you to see clearly the truth about your history and its relationship to your current struggles. I strive to be attuned to issues of injustice including those related to: class, race, gender, sexual orientation and religious oppression. This endeavor called therapy is best served when we knit it together with mystery, stories, poetry and laughter.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Alcohol and Drug Counselor, EMDR practitioner, Reconstructionist Rabbi, trained pastoral counselor (hospital chaplain) and long-time practitioner of Insight Meditation.
I believe therapy to be a creative and dynamic process, one that explores and honors your inherent wisdom, expertise and intuition about life. My part in your journey is to support, encourage and sometimes gently challenge you to see clearly the truth about your history and its relationship to your current struggles. I strive to be attuned to issues of injustice including those related to: class, race, gender, sexual orientation and religious oppression. This endeavor called therapy is best served when we knit it together with mystery, stories, poetry and laughter.
I work with clients who experience the following challenges: finding compassion for self and others, having difficulty maintaining healthy relationship, experiencing road blocks (Unprocessed Grief, suppressed anger and resentment, debilitating fear, addiction, betrayal, shame filled internal messages, anxiety and depression).
I offer an opportunity to reconnect to your authentic self by uncovering the obstacles that stand in your way to experiencing personal freedom and contentment. My professional therapeutic experience includes: healing from addictions, identifying and processing grief, codependency and mending intimate relationships, anger management, trauma informed therapy.
I work with clients who experience the following challenges: finding compassion for self and others, having difficulty maintaining healthy relationship, experiencing road blocks (Unprocessed Grief, suppressed anger and resentment, debilitating fear, addiction, betrayal, shame filled internal messages, anxiety and depression).
I offer an opportunity to reconnect to your authentic self by uncovering the obstacles that stand in your way to experiencing personal freedom and contentment. My professional therapeutic experience includes: healing from addictions, identifying and processing grief, codependency and mending intimate relationships, anger management, trauma informed therapy.
Kelle A Kasner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
5 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Waitlist for new clients
Are you in recovery from drugs or alcohol or disordered eating, but still find yourself struggling in other ways?
For 20 years I have supported folks with mental health conditions and substance use disorders. I use an eclectic, trauma informed approach drawing upon CBT, psychodynamic and attachment theory. I self identify as white, fat, cisgender female, badass single mama. I strive to create inclusive spaces for healing for all people, cultivating Radical Self LOVE.
Are you in recovery from drugs or alcohol or disordered eating, but still find yourself struggling in other ways?
For 20 years I have supported folks with mental health conditions and substance use disorders. I use an eclectic, trauma informed approach drawing upon CBT, psychodynamic and attachment theory. I self identify as white, fat, cisgender female, badass single mama. I strive to create inclusive spaces for healing for all people, cultivating Radical Self LOVE.
Whether you’re a child, teen, adult, Veteran, or part of a military family, I help you navigate trauma, substance use, relationship challenges, and mental health concerns with compassion and cultural humility.
Trained in Brainspotting and DBT, I help you heal trauma, break unhelpful patterns, and strengthen relationships. I work with kids, teens, adults, couples, Veterans, and military families in a warm, culturally aware space—so you can release pain, tap into resilience, and live your most authentic life.
Whether you’re a child, teen, adult, Veteran, or part of a military family, I help you navigate trauma, substance use, relationship challenges, and mental health concerns with compassion and cultural humility.
Trained in Brainspotting and DBT, I help you heal trauma, break unhelpful patterns, and strengthen relationships. I work with kids, teens, adults, couples, Veterans, and military families in a warm, culturally aware space—so you can release pain, tap into resilience, and live your most authentic life.
Hi my name is Galen DeReu and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor (LADC) and I am based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota working with clients statewide via telehealth.
I typically work with clients 18+ who are dealing with challenges related to their mental health or life transitions. This often includes clients who are struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, strained relationships or low self-worth.
Hi my name is Galen DeReu and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor (LADC) and I am based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota working with clients statewide via telehealth.
I typically work with clients 18+ who are dealing with challenges related to their mental health or life transitions. This often includes clients who are struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, strained relationships or low self-worth.
Maybe you’re navigating anxiety, depression, or challenges with substance use, or you’re simply curious about your personality and what drives you.
I use personality testing and evidence-based approaches to guide therapy and recovery. My collaborative style supports you in creating meaningful, lasting change at your own pace. We’ll build insight into your personality and develop strategies that fit your life, values, and goals.
Maybe you’re navigating anxiety, depression, or challenges with substance use, or you’re simply curious about your personality and what drives you.
I use personality testing and evidence-based approaches to guide therapy and recovery. My collaborative style supports you in creating meaningful, lasting change at your own pace. We’ll build insight into your personality and develop strategies that fit your life, values, and goals.
Dr. Uyanga Bayandalai
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, LPCC, LADC, CRC
3 Endorsed
Online Only
You are stronger than you realize, and healing is possible. My role as your therapist is to help you tap into your inner resilience, release what no longer serves you, and create the life you want to live. I provide a safe, supportive environment where you can explore your story, embrace your emotions, and make meaningful change.
You are stronger than you realize, and healing is possible. My role as your therapist is to help you tap into your inner resilience, release what no longer serves you, and create the life you want to live. I provide a safe, supportive environment where you can explore your story, embrace your emotions, and make meaningful change.
Are you trying to make sense of your relationship with drinking, substances, anxiety, or emotional distress?
perspectives with evidence-based tools, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. I strive to create a therapeutic space where clients feel safe, heard, and understood—free from judgment and full of possibility. My practice focuses on supporting individuals navigating substance use, emotional distress, trauma, and life transitions.
Are you trying to make sense of your relationship with drinking, substances, anxiety, or emotional distress?
perspectives with evidence-based tools, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. I strive to create a therapeutic space where clients feel safe, heard, and understood—free from judgment and full of possibility. My practice focuses on supporting individuals navigating substance use, emotional distress, trauma, and life transitions.
Ann L. P. Steely
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LADC
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Waitlist for new clients
I treat all major mental health conditions and specialize in working with other mental health and health professionals as well as individuals wanting support around disordered eating, compulsions, problematic substance use, and challenges related to a loved one's substance use.
My name is Ann L. P. Steely and I am a clinical social worker and owner of Heartland Psychotherapy. I specialize in working with adolescents/adults in individual and family therapy. My focus in therapy is on my relationship with you, understanding what you need as an individual, and using this understanding to help you find insight into how to make the changes you want to make in your life. Psychotherapy is a process of working together towards healing and change. I will help you understand yourself authentically and find greater ease through the exploration of your emotional experience, thoughts, behaviors, and relationships.
I treat all major mental health conditions and specialize in working with other mental health and health professionals as well as individuals wanting support around disordered eating, compulsions, problematic substance use, and challenges related to a loved one's substance use.
My name is Ann L. P. Steely and I am a clinical social worker and owner of Heartland Psychotherapy. I specialize in working with adolescents/adults in individual and family therapy. My focus in therapy is on my relationship with you, understanding what you need as an individual, and using this understanding to help you find insight into how to make the changes you want to make in your life. Psychotherapy is a process of working together towards healing and change. I will help you understand yourself authentically and find greater ease through the exploration of your emotional experience, thoughts, behaviors, and relationships.
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor, board-approved supervisor and a licensed alcohol and drug counselor.
Some areas that I focus on include: trauma and post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, panic, boundary and relationship issues, chemical dependency and relapse prevention, behavioral addictions, mood disorders and anger management. I also offer clinical supervision for per-licensed clinicians seeking post-grad license hours.
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor, board-approved supervisor and a licensed alcohol and drug counselor.
Some areas that I focus on include: trauma and post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, panic, boundary and relationship issues, chemical dependency and relapse prevention, behavioral addictions, mood disorders and anger management. I also offer clinical supervision for per-licensed clinicians seeking post-grad license hours.
I work with adults and adolescents, people of all backgrounds, people dealing with life transitions, interpersonal issues, existential questions, substance use issues, process addictions (gambling, electronics, etc.), anxiety, depression and more.
As your counselor, I am your partner in self-understanding and change. My role is to support and guide you toward an understanding of who you are and who you want to be. We work together as you determine the changes you would like to make, and create plans for making those changes real. The end goal is a closer alignment of your self-understanding, your lived experience, and your ideal self.
I work with adults and adolescents, people of all backgrounds, people dealing with life transitions, interpersonal issues, existential questions, substance use issues, process addictions (gambling, electronics, etc.), anxiety, depression and more.
As your counselor, I am your partner in self-understanding and change. My role is to support and guide you toward an understanding of who you are and who you want to be. We work together as you determine the changes you would like to make, and create plans for making those changes real. The end goal is a closer alignment of your self-understanding, your lived experience, and your ideal self.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Minnesota, Illinois & Massachusetts) and hold a certificate in Alcohol and Drug Counseling.
My approach is collaborative in which a unique, confidential, helping relationship is developed between myself and clients. Clients learn to understand themselves and the relationships influencing their lives. I believe couples of any orientation can find resolution and assist families by promoting communication and exploring relational challenges.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Minnesota, Illinois & Massachusetts) and hold a certificate in Alcohol and Drug Counseling.
My approach is collaborative in which a unique, confidential, helping relationship is developed between myself and clients. Clients learn to understand themselves and the relationships influencing their lives. I believe couples of any orientation can find resolution and assist families by promoting communication and exploring relational challenges.
I work with all types of addictions, depression, anxiety, personality disorders and grief.
I've been working with adults and teens for over 47 years. My approach is empathic, direct, and thoughtful. Given I have a wide background in my training, I adapt my therapeutic approach to your needs. I find that effective therapy is a collaborative approach where we work together to understand your concerns, their origins and most importantly what can be done to bring about both the internal and behavioral changes that will be beneficial to you. My goal in therapy is to help integrate your shame and vulnerabilities into a healthy identity grounded in self-esteem and pride.
I work with all types of addictions, depression, anxiety, personality disorders and grief.
I've been working with adults and teens for over 47 years. My approach is empathic, direct, and thoughtful. Given I have a wide background in my training, I adapt my therapeutic approach to your needs. I find that effective therapy is a collaborative approach where we work together to understand your concerns, their origins and most importantly what can be done to bring about both the internal and behavioral changes that will be beneficial to you. My goal in therapy is to help integrate your shame and vulnerabilities into a healthy identity grounded in self-esteem and pride.
I am passionate about working with the queer and trans community and people struggling with substance use, eating disorders, religious trauma, family of origin trauma, neurodiversity, sexual functioning concerns, experiences of cancellations and accountability, and climate grief.
Seeking therapy takes immense courage, and the therapy session should be a place to explore and heal without judgment. I believe that healing and change happen in our relationships to others and to a global sense of humanity. I strive to create a safe container in which to practice interpersonal healing, utilizing the therapeutic relationship and process as the primary tool for creating change. I work exclusively with gender diverse clients including short term work with people who need a letter for gender affirming care.
I am passionate about working with the queer and trans community and people struggling with substance use, eating disorders, religious trauma, family of origin trauma, neurodiversity, sexual functioning concerns, experiences of cancellations and accountability, and climate grief.
Seeking therapy takes immense courage, and the therapy session should be a place to explore and heal without judgment. I believe that healing and change happen in our relationships to others and to a global sense of humanity. I strive to create a safe container in which to practice interpersonal healing, utilizing the therapeutic relationship and process as the primary tool for creating change. I work exclusively with gender diverse clients including short term work with people who need a letter for gender affirming care.
I am licensed for clinical mental health and addiction services.
I work from a framework of reality therapy and person centered approaches. I use strength based, CBT, REBT and motivational interviewing techniques with my clients.
I am licensed for clinical mental health and addiction services.
I work from a framework of reality therapy and person centered approaches. I use strength based, CBT, REBT and motivational interviewing techniques with my clients.
Now accepting new clients. I work with children, adolescents, and adults using a person-centered, systems-based approach, committed to helping my clients build a stronger connection with themselves and their environment. While we cannot always change our circumstances, I believe therapy offers an opportunity to explore and gain insight into thought patterns, emotions, and environmental influences and develop practical coping strategies. I believe this approach helps individuals connect with themselves and their surroundings in a way that promotes balance and contentment.
Now accepting new clients. I work with children, adolescents, and adults using a person-centered, systems-based approach, committed to helping my clients build a stronger connection with themselves and their environment. While we cannot always change our circumstances, I believe therapy offers an opportunity to explore and gain insight into thought patterns, emotions, and environmental influences and develop practical coping strategies. I believe this approach helps individuals connect with themselves and their surroundings in a way that promotes balance and contentment.
It’s difficult enough to figure out what you want. But saying it out loud to a partner? That can be even scarier. What if we don’t want the same things? Or, worse still, what if I hurt them? Does any of this sound familiar? Many people live in silence to avoid the pain of hurting another. But at some point that backs up on you. Therapy is your place to give voice to those feelings and decide what, if anything, you want to do with them..
It’s difficult enough to figure out what you want. But saying it out loud to a partner? That can be even scarier. What if we don’t want the same things? Or, worse still, what if I hurt them? Does any of this sound familiar? Many people live in silence to avoid the pain of hurting another. But at some point that backs up on you. Therapy is your place to give voice to those feelings and decide what, if anything, you want to do with them..
My experience involves working with matters such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress response, and severe and persistent mental illness, as well as grief, transition, substance abuse, and addictive behaviors.
I earned a MA in Counseling Psychology at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, and a BA in Psychology from the University of MN - Twin Cities. I'm currently pursuing LPCC licensure. I specialize in harm reduction/risk reduction, strength-based, solution-focused, trauma-informed, and person-centered care. I provide safe, healing, and restorative supportive care to people living with HIV and/or AIDs. My being a part of the continuum of care allows for the elimination of stigma and disease, and the optimization of the lives of people affected by HIV.
My experience involves working with matters such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress response, and severe and persistent mental illness, as well as grief, transition, substance abuse, and addictive behaviors.
I earned a MA in Counseling Psychology at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, and a BA in Psychology from the University of MN - Twin Cities. I'm currently pursuing LPCC licensure. I specialize in harm reduction/risk reduction, strength-based, solution-focused, trauma-informed, and person-centered care. I provide safe, healing, and restorative supportive care to people living with HIV and/or AIDs. My being a part of the continuum of care allows for the elimination of stigma and disease, and the optimization of the lives of people affected by HIV.
I also have special interests in substance use/abuse, codependency, and women's health.
Hello, I work as a therapist at Rum River Counseling. I offer talk therapy and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). Request an ART or therapy appointment by clicking on "My website". I provide a supportive and non-judgmental space where you can explore what brings you to therapy and figure out how to take steps forward (or back if that's what you need). My style of connection is down-to earth, compassionate, humorous, and real. If you are new to therapy, have been in therapy a while, experiencing a life event, or trying to figure out why things are the way they are and how you can feel better, reach out and let's talk about it.
I also have special interests in substance use/abuse, codependency, and women's health.
Hello, I work as a therapist at Rum River Counseling. I offer talk therapy and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). Request an ART or therapy appointment by clicking on "My website". I provide a supportive and non-judgmental space where you can explore what brings you to therapy and figure out how to take steps forward (or back if that's what you need). My style of connection is down-to earth, compassionate, humorous, and real. If you are new to therapy, have been in therapy a while, experiencing a life event, or trying to figure out why things are the way they are and how you can feel better, reach out and let's talk about it.
I treat mental health, alcohol and drug problems, and specialize in therapy for combinations of symptoms across multiple diagnoses using an integrated approach.
You may be feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed by life transitions, relationships, or past experiences. Many of my clients seek therapy or psychological assessment to better understand themselves and find balance. I work well with those navigating anxiety, trauma, ADHD, or identity exploration. Together, we explore patterns in thoughts and emotions with curiosity and compassion, using mindfulness and evidence-based insight to support growth and resilience in a direct and nonjudgmental space.
I treat mental health, alcohol and drug problems, and specialize in therapy for combinations of symptoms across multiple diagnoses using an integrated approach.
You may be feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed by life transitions, relationships, or past experiences. Many of my clients seek therapy or psychological assessment to better understand themselves and find balance. I work well with those navigating anxiety, trauma, ADHD, or identity exploration. Together, we explore patterns in thoughts and emotions with curiosity and compassion, using mindfulness and evidence-based insight to support growth and resilience in a direct and nonjudgmental space.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.


