Addiction Therapists in Minneapolis, MN

Making the choice to start therapy is not always an easy task and requires a lot of courage to ask for help. Whether your suffering stems from substance use issues, loss, relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem, know that you are not alone. We all are trying to do the best we can to take care of ourselves but sometimes that can fall short. The good news is, therapy provides the space to reflect on old patterns, behaviors, and begin to ask ourselves, "Is this working for me anymore?" If the answer is no, let's take a look at it.

Hello, and welcome to my profile! Offering a safe, nonjudgmental, and supportive environment, my practice will help guide you through whatever difficulties you are facing. I focus on using compassion and a holistic, research based approach to provide clarity, relief, and support for my clients.

Welcome. I look forward to building a safe and trusting relationship when working with you and your family.

I believe that each person is their own healer and is capable of living life fully. My approach to therapy includes exploring our past experience, present circumstances, and future goals. I strive to create a non-judgmental, compassionate, and collaborative space for my clients. I have been a licensed masters level therapist for 6 years. My experience includes anxiety, depression, trauma, EMDR, substance use disorder, eating disorder, self esteem, body image, perinatal mental health, and parenting. Before becoming an LPCC I worked with severe and persistent mental health in residential settings.

My current work focuses on sex therapy. My areas of speciality within sex therapy include desire and arousal issues, desire discrepancies between partners, vulvodynia/vaginismus and other sexual or pelvic pain, and the intersection of sex and disability. Additionally, I work with adults and older teens–especially queer, trans and LGTBQIA+ people—around issues of mood, attachment, addiction , and identity. I also write letters of support for gender affirmation surgeries.

Welcome, I am Lori Cao. If you're struggling with the following, I am glad you are here: Pornography/Sexual Addiction , Compulsive Sexual Choices, Deception and Gaslighting, Betrayal Trauma, Complex Trauma, Out of Control/Problematic Sexual Choices, Complicated Grief and Bereavement, Anxiety and/or Depression. And those seeking to enrich their relationship, it continues to be a tremendous honor to support individuals & couples as they find healing and developed stronger, more satisfying connections. Our goal is to support every individual & couple in creating a life and relationship that is healthy, balanced, connected and joyful.

Erin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Minnesota. She completed her undergraduate work at the University of North Dakota. While working as a Crisis Counselor, Erin earned a Masters Degree in Professional Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy from the Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University. Erin is also a Registered Play Therapist and a Certified PREPARE/ENRICH Counselor (Relationship Counseling). She is a member of the American Association for Play Therapy and American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Erin works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups dealing with various life changes.

I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist and Minnesota Board Approved Supervisor who has experience working in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. I see the patients I work with as having all the answers.

As a former wilderness guide, and current Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I am dedicated to helping people take the difficult steps necessary to achieve meaningful change in their lives. I have experience working with a wide range of mental and chemical health challenges. My specialties include mood disorders, anxiety, self-esteem issues, navigating personal/professional changes, and recovery from addiction . I also have a great passion for supporting parents dealing with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and am certified through Postpartum Support International as a Perinatal Mental Health specialist.

Welcome! I have been helping clients grow and thrive for 20 years including at a women's psychotherapy clinic, a substance abuse center and a university counseling service. I particularly enjoy and work well with LGBTQ clients, artists, college students, people of color, clients with chemical, relationship, self-esteem, depression and anxiety issues. Because I believe that each client is unique I tailor my approach to suit your needs. While considering social/family concerns I generally use a combination of empowerment, relationship and relaxation/meditation strategies as well as techniques that will help you have a more positive outlook and image of yourself.

Choosing a therapist that is a good fit for your specific needs, values, and methods for change can be challenging. There needs to be a comfort level and fit that will foster a positive and effective working relationship. The therapist's education, experience, competency, and certification, are essential to promoting positive outcomes. I have been working with women, men, couples, and families for 20+ years and have learned so much from clients regarding their concerns, hopes, dreams, and methods of change. My approach is Collaborative, Strengths-Based, and Solution-Focused.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or relationship issues? Do you notice that past experiences or trauma seem to impact your life now in ways that create blocks or difficulty? Have you experienced recent loss or a stressful life change? Psychotherapy is a powerful resource to help restore direction and balance as well as facilitating self-understanding and emotional healing. Exploring and understanding who you are and how you became who you are is part of achieving the desired change and growth you want. I bring 28 years of experience, training, compassion and commitment to the therapy process, which I view as collaborative and relational.