Adoption Therapists in Minneapolis, MN

Hi! I’m an inter-section theorist. I’m a mixed race person. I come from a social justice lens and work from a diversity, race, cultural and also non-binary foundation. I work with all ages, individuals, families and couples. I treat anxiety & depression, behavior/defiance issues, offer parenting support, holistic health, nutrition planning, eating disorders, chemical dependency, intelligence/gifted/sensitivity issues, and personality disorders. I have experience in attachment/ adoption and autism in women. I have an efficient, compassionate approach and sense of humor. I’m passionate and interested in your story.

Given the current state of the world it is quite normal to be more anxious, discouraged, depressed and hopeless these days. Having someone to listen and support you can make a big difference in dealing with everyday life. Even when nothing external seems to change, I have found that feeling seen and heard is very valuable. My hope is to help you get relief from your pain and explore ways to cope with life’s ongoing challenges. We will discuss new life skills and attempt to find ways to appreciate and enjoy your life.

Do you or your family feel tired, stuck in chaos and ready to throw in the towel? Adoptive families may face unique challenges that require a supportive professional who has personal and professional knowledge of attachment adaptations, trauma responses, anxiety, grief, and the adoption circle. As a parent of three, all adopted transracially, I have faced both the joy and struggle of parenting. When working with you, I will bring my personal and professional experience using a sensitive, non-judgmental approach as I help you find renewed hope and joy for yourself and your family.

Have you ever wondered about your adoption story? Has there ever been doubt, fear, anger, pain or confusion when it comes up? What’s it been like for you to process your personal experience of birth family, loss, grief, race, identity, or even those seemingly benign curiosities about your narrative that come up from time to time? For parents, of course you want to help your children as they embark on that path. This can often feel uncertain or overwhelming, with so many subtle nuances that feel way too complicated to handle without appropriate support.

My partner Kristin Lindgren and I started New Path Counseling LLC to provide clinical social work services and educational assistance. I provide the clinical social work services focusing on work with adults, young adults, teens and others. I provide services based on a trauma informed approach and focus on adjustment disorder, depression, shame and guilt along with life transitions. I also provide Employee Assistance Program Services, Life Coaching and career counseling. You can also connect with me at: https://www.betterhelp.com/michael-arieta/

Are you looking for a family-focused solution to challenging family circumstances? Together, your family and our team will establish an individualized plan to meet individual and family goals. My team and I have both experience and passion towards working with diverse issues related to adults, children, women, and families. We at Heart to Heart offer trauma-informed care that includes: individual, family, group, and play therapy. We also have a Trauma Recovery Sensory Room and have Counseling-based Virtual Reality. We specialize in recovery from traumas as well as adoption /foster care related issues.

Jess Holly received her Bachelor’s degree in Child Psychology from the University of Minnesota and went on to earn a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from the U of M. Jess previously worked for a children’s community mental health agency in Minneapolis and surrounding areas where she provided in-home therapeutic support to children and their families facing serious and persistent mental and behavioral health challenges. Jess also has experience treating adults with anxiety and depression.

Challenges visit everyone, and every person has a story to tell. As an Art Therapist, I utilize the creativity process and narrative therapy to build a safe space for you to grow and heal. This work is a collaborative, creative process of establishing preferred relationships with yourself and your family, your community, and your world. I welcome families, adults, teens, tweens, and children. I have experience working with anxiety and emotional challenges, loss, trauma, behavioral issues, ADHD, adoption , chronic pain, physical and sexual abuse, self-harm and suicidal ideation, anger management, peer issues, and depression.

I am a clinical social worker with over two decades of experience providing respectful, collaborative support to individual adults, children, and families. Although I welcome clients with a wide range of concerns, some areas of my expertise include integrating mindfulness and relaxation, and working with concerns such as ADHD, anxiety and/or depression, adoption ,attachment, play therapy, relationship issues, parenting, trauma of all kinds, life changes, and many more. For more about my practice click on my website at www.integrativetherapymn.com. Please contact me at 612-412-1159 or email at mappeldoornlicsw@gmail.com.I look forward to speaking with you!

For more than 25 years I have been working with children, adolescents and adults who are having difficulties coping comfortably with the demands of their lives. My work with clients involves helping them identify problems such as anxiety, depression, and/or relationship difficulties and finding effective ways of implementing changes that are needed. My approach is collaborative and interpersonal in nature with an emphasis on creating a trusting comfortable therapeutic environment.

Is “people pleasing” a way you have learned how to avoid conflict at work & in your relationships? Are relationships and intimacy with others overwhelming at times in part out of fear of “rejection” and/or “abandonment”? Is the negative core belief “I'm not good enough” a theme that frequently shows up in your life & is a source of pain? Are you seeking to understand and cultivate a more nurturing relationship with your body, body image, and relationship with food? Are you wanting to explore the impact of your adoption experience including the trauma of separation & loss inherent in adoption ? Does self doubt impair decision-making?

Helping those experiencing personal, emotional, relationship, family, traumatic experiences or psychological struggles. Therapy is a journey of growth and self discovery. Let's embark on that life journey together. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. As you get ready to start this journey, I will be there to support and empower you. My counseling style is warm, patient, kind and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels.

My therapy style is engaged and proactive. Clients repeatedly tell me they feel safe and accepted in therapy to explore their issues, whatever they happen to be. I ask questions and make frequent observations to help clients (1) increase self-awareness and become more comfortable with themselves and their feelings, (2) to make better choices, (3) toward greater satisfaction in their lives and relationships. My unique history helps me understand and relate to the many struggles clients face, without judgment. For more information about me and my style of therapy, please visit my website: www.jupitercenter.com.

Aziz/a is not currently accepting new clients. Aziz/a believes in the importance of locating ourselves inside of both systems of oppression and ancestral lineage as the roots of healing work. Aziz/a is a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and uses SE in tandem with other healing modalities and justice related frameworks. Their experience includes work with individuals, partners and groups around healing lived trauma as well as generational and historical trauma and regaining personal and collective power and narrative. Aziz/a identifies as queer, non-binary and of mixed (middle eastern and euro) ancestry.

We work with children, teenagers, adults, families and couples. We treat anxiety and depression, eating disorders, behavior issues in children and teens, defiance issues in children and teens, holistic health, nutrition management and planning, health and weightloss, chemical dependency for individuals and families. We assist with intelligence/gifted/sensitivity issues. We treat personality disorders. we have experience in attachment and adoption . We are intelligent about diversity and culture, especially in this increasingly challenging time. We have an efficient and compassionate approach. We are based out of holistic and creative theory. We can help create change to increase joy and function.

I work with couples, individuals, families and children online, via teletherapy, as well as in person. I support my clients across the life span to heal from losses and improve their relationships. I have extensive experience with LGBTQ issues, child development, adoption , sexual abuse, parenting challenges, divorce, suicide, and life transitions. My specialized training includes play therapy, couples therapy, and experience in infant and pregnancy loss, complicated or unplanned pregnancies, and infant/toddler mental health.

Does it feel like something is preventing you from having the life you want despite your efforts to change? I work with clients to help them examine their lives and gain meaning and understanding of their experiences. Together we can resolve your emotional distress. I work with adults on a range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, relationships, and major life changes. My experience working overseas makes me uniquely skilled to work cross-culturally.

TaNesha has been providing therapeutic services for the Twin Cities area for children, adolescents and families for the last twelve years. She has worked specifically with disenfranchised minority communities and has taken extensive multicultural training to support her work. As an African American female, TaNesha serves as both knowledgeable and an in-demand resource in that specific population. Using a holistic approach to therapy with a framework centered on reality(choice) based therapy, Tanesha looks at all aspects of a person’s life in order to help them identify areas of change.

Send me an email to schedule a free virtual consultation. I work with people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, family issues, parenting and behavioral problems, work stress, trauma and abuse issues, autism spectrum disorders, family therapy, adoption issues, infertility, and self esteem issues.