Child Therapists in Minneapolis, MN
Imagine feeling like yourself again, enjoying your children, spouse, and friends.
It is exhausting living a life where you don't recognize yourself anymore. It feels like walking around with the weight of the world on your shoulders. You may hope this goes away by itself. You may worry that others won't understand. You may feel like you are weak if you ask for help. Life transitions impact your sense of self, relationships, family, and career. I want to help you find your inner strength to take control of who you are and how you want to live your life.
Imagine feeling like yourself again, enjoying your children, spouse, and friends.
It is exhausting living a life where you don't recognize yourself anymore. It feels like walking around with the weight of the world on your shoulders. You may hope this goes away by itself. You may worry that others won't understand. You may feel like you are weak if you ask for help. Life transitions impact your sense of self, relationships, family, and career. I want to help you find your inner strength to take control of who you are and how you want to live your life.
Carrie Snyder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55409
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults.
I believe it is important to empower others to consciously narrate their lives. I value helping people through empowerment, nurturance, and education. I am innovative provider and enjoy creativity in the therapy room. I utilize a strengths based approach in therapy, and see the therapy as a collaborative process. I am passionate for helping individuals find confidence and courage, and I admire their resilience. I'm licensed in Minnesota (in-office or tele-health), Wisconsin and Florida (tele-health).
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults.
I believe it is important to empower others to consciously narrate their lives. I value helping people through empowerment, nurturance, and education. I am innovative provider and enjoy creativity in the therapy room. I utilize a strengths based approach in therapy, and see the therapy as a collaborative process. I am passionate for helping individuals find confidence and courage, and I admire their resilience. I'm licensed in Minnesota (in-office or tele-health), Wisconsin and Florida (tele-health).
Stephanie Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, R-DMT, LPC
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55410
I treat children, teens and adults with symptoms of attention and learning challenges including anxiety and sensory concerns. The modality I use is Developmental Movement Therapy and Primitive Reflex Integration which are Somatic approaches that focus on addressing the root of symptoms rather than teaching accommodations or coping mechanisms. Treatment sessions are fun, movement based and "home play" is offered to parents to as a way of engaging and supporting your child between sessions.
I treat children, teens and adults with symptoms of attention and learning challenges including anxiety and sensory concerns. The modality I use is Developmental Movement Therapy and Primitive Reflex Integration which are Somatic approaches that focus on addressing the root of symptoms rather than teaching accommodations or coping mechanisms. Treatment sessions are fun, movement based and "home play" is offered to parents to as a way of engaging and supporting your child between sessions.
Lyndsie Standerwick
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55407
She has over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field with children, adolescents, women, and families.
Lyndsie has experience working with clients and families effected by trauma, domestic violence, emotional, physical, sexual and spiritual abuse, parent- child conflict, attachment injuries, behavior issues and loss. Lyndsie works with clients of any age. She is passionate about working with teenagers and using play therapy with children 18 months and older.
She has over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field with children, adolescents, women, and families.
Lyndsie has experience working with clients and families effected by trauma, domestic violence, emotional, physical, sexual and spiritual abuse, parent- child conflict, attachment injuries, behavior issues and loss. Lyndsie works with clients of any age. She is passionate about working with teenagers and using play therapy with children 18 months and older.
I have experience helping children/teens and young adults to develop strategies to face their fears and increase self awareness.
Additional training: I am trained in SPACE, Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions. SPACE is evidenced based treatment that help parents learn strategies to help their child manage their anxiety. I utilize CBT-ERP for anxiety and phobias, and ERP and I-CBT(Inferenced based CBT) for OCD.
I have experience helping children/teens and young adults to develop strategies to face their fears and increase self awareness.
Additional training: I am trained in SPACE, Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions. SPACE is evidenced based treatment that help parents learn strategies to help their child manage their anxiety. I utilize CBT-ERP for anxiety and phobias, and ERP and I-CBT(Inferenced based CBT) for OCD.
Are you seeking support for your child's emotional well-being?
I provide evidence-based interventions and support to children and adolescents who are 18 years of age and under.
Are you seeking support for your child's emotional well-being?
I provide evidence-based interventions and support to children and adolescents who are 18 years of age and under.
Supporting a child or teen with anxiety can be overwhelming at times.
The integrative nature of my approach includes options to coordinate with schools, community members, and extended family so they, too, can effectively support children with anxiety in the places that matter most. I coach others in ways to validate a child’s feelings while encouraging children to approach - rather than avoid anxiety-provoking situations.
Supporting a child or teen with anxiety can be overwhelming at times.
The integrative nature of my approach includes options to coordinate with schools, community members, and extended family so they, too, can effectively support children with anxiety in the places that matter most. I coach others in ways to validate a child’s feelings while encouraging children to approach - rather than avoid anxiety-provoking situations.
Are you looking for change or support in a stressful situation? I am a practical and compassionate therapist. I take a collaborative approach and build on your strengths to help you reach your goals. I also specialize in working with child and adolescent issues.
Are you looking for change or support in a stressful situation? I am a practical and compassionate therapist. I take a collaborative approach and build on your strengths to help you reach your goals. I also specialize in working with child and adolescent issues.
You have a trans child and Trump will be our next president.
My practice is for you and your child. I can help you with deciding to pursuing a social or medical transition, advocating for your child at school or with extended family, and teach you how to talk to your child about transphobia. We will nurture your grit and tenderness, so these choices are made from emotional strength instead of anxiety.
You have a trans child and Trump will be our next president.
My practice is for you and your child. I can help you with deciding to pursuing a social or medical transition, advocating for your child at school or with extended family, and teach you how to talk to your child about transphobia. We will nurture your grit and tenderness, so these choices are made from emotional strength instead of anxiety.
Is your child struggling and you don't know how best to help?
I am a pediatric neuropsychologist with specialty training working with children who present with various medical/developmental conditions. I provide comprehensive evaluations to better identify your child’s areas of strength, to understand difficulties, to assess brain/behavior relationships, and to provide you with tailored evidence-based treatments.
Is your child struggling and you don't know how best to help?
I am a pediatric neuropsychologist with specialty training working with children who present with various medical/developmental conditions. I provide comprehensive evaluations to better identify your child’s areas of strength, to understand difficulties, to assess brain/behavior relationships, and to provide you with tailored evidence-based treatments.
I have over twenty years of experience as a psychotherapist treating children, individuals and families.
I have especially worked with children, helping them through play therapy to overcome problems related to depression, anxiety, attention deficit disorder, learning problems and delays in psychosocial development. Also, I provide individual psychotherapy for adults dealing with depression, anxiety or just trying to find personal growth in their relationships.
I have over twenty years of experience as a psychotherapist treating children, individuals and families.
I have especially worked with children, helping them through play therapy to overcome problems related to depression, anxiety, attention deficit disorder, learning problems and delays in psychosocial development. Also, I provide individual psychotherapy for adults dealing with depression, anxiety or just trying to find personal growth in their relationships.
Meet Our Child Therapists
Kurt W Oster Msw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LBS, LICSW-S, LCSW-S, BCD, RPT™
Verified Verified
Online Only
My work extends to children, adolescents, young adults, individuals with disabilities, men, and LGBTQ+.
Welcome, and thank you for visiting my page. I am an LCSW in FL, PA, and VA, a LICSW in MN, a Board Certified Diplomate, and a Registered Play Therapist. With multiple mental health and trauma care credentials, I am dedicated to helping clients navigate life’s challenges, foster personal growth, and develop positive goals. As a social worker, life coach, and trauma professional, I provide a supportive and affirming space for healing and self-discovery. I also specialize in working with LGBTQ+ clients on identity development, coming out, and gender identity concerns.
My work extends to children, adolescents, young adults, individuals with disabilities, men, and LGBTQ+.
Welcome, and thank you for visiting my page. I am an LCSW in FL, PA, and VA, a LICSW in MN, a Board Certified Diplomate, and a Registered Play Therapist. With multiple mental health and trauma care credentials, I am dedicated to helping clients navigate life’s challenges, foster personal growth, and develop positive goals. As a social worker, life coach, and trauma professional, I provide a supportive and affirming space for healing and self-discovery. I also specialize in working with LGBTQ+ clients on identity development, coming out, and gender identity concerns.
Joanna L Kelly
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT-S™
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Worried about your child?
I build strong, open connections to help you unpack underlying complexities, trauma and identity within yourself and relationships which are maintaining undesirable patterns. I accept all relationship styles to focus on your specific needs. I also use Play Therapy to address many childhood and attachment issues in a way that makes kids feel important.
Worried about your child?
I build strong, open connections to help you unpack underlying complexities, trauma and identity within yourself and relationships which are maintaining undesirable patterns. I accept all relationship styles to focus on your specific needs. I also use Play Therapy to address many childhood and attachment issues in a way that makes kids feel important.
My experience includes work with children, adolescents, adults and families.
Witnessing people create meaningful changes in their lives has been my greatest privilege, as a therapist. Strong, loving relationships, healthy family bonds, vocational success, healing from wounds of trauma, and reconnecting to a joyful participation in life are some of the experiences I have been able to share with clients. I hold a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy and bring my background in creative arts, trauma work, and rich life experience to help clients get past the barriers of anxiety, depression, and trauma.
My experience includes work with children, adolescents, adults and families.
Witnessing people create meaningful changes in their lives has been my greatest privilege, as a therapist. Strong, loving relationships, healthy family bonds, vocational success, healing from wounds of trauma, and reconnecting to a joyful participation in life are some of the experiences I have been able to share with clients. I hold a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy and bring my background in creative arts, trauma work, and rich life experience to help clients get past the barriers of anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Libby Dunnigan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55403
While I enjoy working with clients of any age, I do believe that early intervention is important, and have a particular interest in working with children and adolescents.
We all have unique experiences that shape our perspectives. I believe that through self-awareness and vulnerability, we can all grow to become more resilient and confident individuals. As a licensed clinical therapist, I will guide you through the therapeutic process and empower you with the skills to feel more in control in your life. I’ll help you build a toolbox of coping strategies to find what works best for you. I have a client-centered, collaborative style that draws techniques from a variety of therapy modalities including (but not limited to): CBT, Psychodynamic, DBT, Solution-focused, Strength-based, and Play Therapy.
While I enjoy working with clients of any age, I do believe that early intervention is important, and have a particular interest in working with children and adolescents.
We all have unique experiences that shape our perspectives. I believe that through self-awareness and vulnerability, we can all grow to become more resilient and confident individuals. As a licensed clinical therapist, I will guide you through the therapeutic process and empower you with the skills to feel more in control in your life. I’ll help you build a toolbox of coping strategies to find what works best for you. I have a client-centered, collaborative style that draws techniques from a variety of therapy modalities including (but not limited to): CBT, Psychodynamic, DBT, Solution-focused, Strength-based, and Play Therapy.
I have over 5 years experiene helping children, teens, and adults navigate challenges.
Hi! I'm Allison. Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about the future? Are you navigating big changes and need additional support? I am here to help you navigate life's challenges and move toward healing and growth.
I work with individuals experiencing a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, phase of life concerns, relationship difficulties, and self-esteem. Whether you are struggling with a specific event, such as a past trauma, or finding it hard to cope with stress and negative thoughts, my goal is to help you create positive change through evidence-based treatment.
I have over 5 years experiene helping children, teens, and adults navigate challenges.
Hi! I'm Allison. Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about the future? Are you navigating big changes and need additional support? I am here to help you navigate life's challenges and move toward healing and growth.
I work with individuals experiencing a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, phase of life concerns, relationship difficulties, and self-esteem. Whether you are struggling with a specific event, such as a past trauma, or finding it hard to cope with stress and negative thoughts, my goal is to help you create positive change through evidence-based treatment.
Twin Cities Therapy and Counseling Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55422
TCTCA provides services for individuals, couples, children and teens using EMDR, CBT, ACT, the 12steps, Family Systems and Adlerian Therapy.
We have Immediate Openings! We are a therapist owned practice of dedicated providers that are focused on providing excellent patient care. We are a multidisciplinary, culturally diverse team of counselors, psychologists, registered dieticians, and marriage and family therapists who have varied expertise in the assessment and treatment of behavioral health concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use and addictive behaviors, as well as family and couples work. Our staff is skilled in working with anyone of diverse sexual orientation/gender identities as well as cultural, religious, and economic backgrounds.
TCTCA provides services for individuals, couples, children and teens using EMDR, CBT, ACT, the 12steps, Family Systems and Adlerian Therapy.
We have Immediate Openings! We are a therapist owned practice of dedicated providers that are focused on providing excellent patient care. We are a multidisciplinary, culturally diverse team of counselors, psychologists, registered dieticians, and marriage and family therapists who have varied expertise in the assessment and treatment of behavioral health concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use and addictive behaviors, as well as family and couples work. Our staff is skilled in working with anyone of diverse sexual orientation/gender identities as well as cultural, religious, and economic backgrounds.
My goal is to help children, adolescents, and adults navigate through their specific challenges and find their unique areas of brilliance.
I provide in-person and virtual therapy. I gather information from clients and their loved ones about their strengths, challenges, and goals. Afterwards, we set up a plan on how to "calm the chaos" in their lives. I help clients empower themselves through a range of science-based strategies, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness.
My goal is to help children, adolescents, and adults navigate through their specific challenges and find their unique areas of brilliance.
I provide in-person and virtual therapy. I gather information from clients and their loved ones about their strengths, challenges, and goals. Afterwards, we set up a plan on how to "calm the chaos" in their lives. I help clients empower themselves through a range of science-based strategies, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness.
I believe that life can become overwhelming at times but that change is obtainable. I work in a collaborative format to help clients work towards improving daily life. I work with clients on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, marital discord, and child behavioral issues.
I believe that life can become overwhelming at times but that change is obtainable. I work in a collaborative format to help clients work towards improving daily life. I work with clients on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, marital discord, and child behavioral issues.
I have specific training in applied behavioral analysis (ABA) methods for treating children with autism and have participated in the state of Minnesota's evidence based practices for treating those with anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral concerns.
My goal is to support clients to improve their quality of daily life and I am committed to supporting them achieve better outcomes for themselves. I work with clients and their families to learn healthy strategies for managing anxiety and depression that may be debilitating or preventing them from doing things they once loved and enjoy doing.
I have specific training in applied behavioral analysis (ABA) methods for treating children with autism and have participated in the state of Minnesota's evidence based practices for treating those with anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral concerns.
My goal is to support clients to improve their quality of daily life and I am committed to supporting them achieve better outcomes for themselves. I work with clients and their families to learn healthy strategies for managing anxiety and depression that may be debilitating or preventing them from doing things they once loved and enjoy doing.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Minneapolis, MN provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Minneapolis build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Minneapolis build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.