Therapists for Children in Minneapolis, MN
At LynLake Centers for WellBeing, we believe all people deserve to lead empowered, creative, authentic lives. We’re here for you, no matter where you’re at. We’re a large, diverse group of experienced psychotherapists, counselors, dietitians, psychiatric nurse practitioners, acupuncturists, neuro/psychological testing psychologists, yoga therapists, wellness coaches, trauma specialists, and more. We are united by our passion for helping to create a healthy, resilient, and fulfilled community. We offer both online and in-person services at over a dozen locations throughout the Twin Cities. We are accepting new clients of all ages!
At LynLake Centers for WellBeing, we believe all people deserve to lead empowered, creative, authentic lives. We’re here for you, no matter where you’re at. We’re a large, diverse group of experienced psychotherapists, counselors, dietitians, psychiatric nurse practitioners, acupuncturists, neuro/psychological testing psychologists, yoga therapists, wellness coaches, trauma specialists, and more. We are united by our passion for helping to create a healthy, resilient, and fulfilled community. We offer both online and in-person services at over a dozen locations throughout the Twin Cities. We are accepting new clients of all ages!
For many of us, our identities and experiences are connected to differences in the way we think, feel, and process the world; differences that may relate to neurodivergence, environment, cultural identity, or trauma.
For many of us, our identities and experiences are connected to differences in the way we think, feel, and process the world; differences that may relate to neurodivergence, environment, cultural identity, or trauma.
Therapy is a space to create meaningful change, explore your inner world, and navigate life’s stressors in a warm, non-judgmental environment. I welcome every client to show up as their authentic self, set goals that truly matter, and have room to simply be. I offer a personalized, integrative approach—because I believe sometimes no single framework fits everyone, we all are different which is such a beautiful thing in itself. Together, we’ll discover what best supports you as we step into the therapeutic journey. I incorporate frameworks such as: CBT, solution focused, somatic experiencing, narrative, and psycho-education.
Therapy is a space to create meaningful change, explore your inner world, and navigate life’s stressors in a warm, non-judgmental environment. I welcome every client to show up as their authentic self, set goals that truly matter, and have room to simply be. I offer a personalized, integrative approach—because I believe sometimes no single framework fits everyone, we all are different which is such a beautiful thing in itself. Together, we’ll discover what best supports you as we step into the therapeutic journey. I incorporate frameworks such as: CBT, solution focused, somatic experiencing, narrative, and psycho-education.
I believe in Temple Grandin’s declaration, “I am different, not less.” As a Certified Autism Specialist, I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, or related traits. My Texas-based therapy practice is designed to help you feel supported, respected, and empowered while building skills for emotional wellness, executive functioning, and meaningful personal growth. Are you looking to improve relationships, manage overwhelm, or show up more authentically? I’m here to help. I offer both in-person and telehealth therapy across Texas and Minnesota.
I believe in Temple Grandin’s declaration, “I am different, not less.” As a Certified Autism Specialist, I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, or related traits. My Texas-based therapy practice is designed to help you feel supported, respected, and empowered while building skills for emotional wellness, executive functioning, and meaningful personal growth. Are you looking to improve relationships, manage overwhelm, or show up more authentically? I’m here to help. I offer both in-person and telehealth therapy across Texas and Minnesota.
Springbox Therapy, Sean Toren
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, MFA
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Waitlist for new clients
Maybe you’re seeing the same patterns crop up with your child or a new partner—or in the ways that you parent.
I take great joy in walking alongside individuals, couples and families who are trying to find a more authentic and balanced way of living their lives. My style is warm, compassionate, non-judgmental and curious with lots of room for humor and creativity--the same qualities essential for working towards self awareness and thriving, happy relationships.
Maybe you’re seeing the same patterns crop up with your child or a new partner—or in the ways that you parent.
I take great joy in walking alongside individuals, couples and families who are trying to find a more authentic and balanced way of living their lives. My style is warm, compassionate, non-judgmental and curious with lots of room for humor and creativity--the same qualities essential for working towards self awareness and thriving, happy relationships.
I believe that each individual frames their life from their experiences. Such experiences can cause distress, sometimes making life unbearable. I invite clients in the direction of the unconscious mental process to create healing and promote change. With wholeheartedness and non-judgemental support, I offer a deep journey in search of keys to unveil the answers that lie within. I help clients to find insight, and cope with the underlying causes of emotional and psychological symptoms. I suppose that it is through telling one's unique story, that one can re-write it.
I believe that each individual frames their life from their experiences. Such experiences can cause distress, sometimes making life unbearable. I invite clients in the direction of the unconscious mental process to create healing and promote change. With wholeheartedness and non-judgemental support, I offer a deep journey in search of keys to unveil the answers that lie within. I help clients to find insight, and cope with the underlying causes of emotional and psychological symptoms. I suppose that it is through telling one's unique story, that one can re-write it.
I’m Kevin - a mental health therapist, father of two young children, and lifelong musician.
I create a supportive, nonjudgmental space rooted in curiosity and empathy. Together we’ll explore your experiences, bring awareness to your strengths, and consider new ways forward. My goal is to help you move toward a path that feels authentic, empowering, and supportive of meaningful, lasting healing.
I’m Kevin - a mental health therapist, father of two young children, and lifelong musician.
I create a supportive, nonjudgmental space rooted in curiosity and empathy. Together we’ll explore your experiences, bring awareness to your strengths, and consider new ways forward. My goal is to help you move toward a path that feels authentic, empowering, and supportive of meaningful, lasting healing.
My ideal client is someone who has carried too much for too long and is finally ready to prioritize their own healing. They want a safe, culturally aware space to feel seen, understood, and supported. Their goals include healthier relationships, clear boundaries, emotional balance, and a stronger sense of self. They seek therapy because they’re ready for real, meaningful change.
My ideal client is someone who has carried too much for too long and is finally ready to prioritize their own healing. They want a safe, culturally aware space to feel seen, understood, and supported. Their goals include healthier relationships, clear boundaries, emotional balance, and a stronger sense of self. They seek therapy because they’re ready for real, meaningful change.
I specialize in supporting individuals and couples work through trauma and attachment wounds, as well as manage and understand their emotions. My interests include couples therapy, affairs/infidelity, co-parenting, grief work, somatic/trauma work, and family of origin issues. I enjoy supporting couples and people in non-traditional relationships who are looking for more intimacy, trust, and connection.
I specialize in supporting individuals and couples work through trauma and attachment wounds, as well as manage and understand their emotions. My interests include couples therapy, affairs/infidelity, co-parenting, grief work, somatic/trauma work, and family of origin issues. I enjoy supporting couples and people in non-traditional relationships who are looking for more intimacy, trust, and connection.
She specializes in neuropsychology testing and evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults.
Dr. Streitman received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Houston in 1981. She has worked in a variety of inpatient, outpatient and school settings. She has maintained a private practice since 2011. Currently, she provides neuropsychological evaluation, individual and family consultation. Contact: 952-935-3152 sandrasteitmanphd@comcast.net
She specializes in neuropsychology testing and evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults.
Dr. Streitman received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Houston in 1981. She has worked in a variety of inpatient, outpatient and school settings. She has maintained a private practice since 2011. Currently, she provides neuropsychological evaluation, individual and family consultation. Contact: 952-935-3152 sandrasteitmanphd@comcast.net
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensed in Minnesota with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety & motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensed in Minnesota with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety & motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Patricia Ann Lucas
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, R-DMT, LPCC
3 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55416
It is my experience that the fullest, most satisfying healing involves our whole person, mind, body, and spirit. By focusing on patterns of movement in the body as well as thinking, we work together to achieve your goals for therapy. A body based and energetic focus is often a new and effective way for people to resolve issues that only talking about them did not reach. I look for resistance and protective actions that no longer serve a person. I emphasize developing aliveness in the body, feeling joyful, free, and peace.
It is my experience that the fullest, most satisfying healing involves our whole person, mind, body, and spirit. By focusing on patterns of movement in the body as well as thinking, we work together to achieve your goals for therapy. A body based and energetic focus is often a new and effective way for people to resolve issues that only talking about them did not reach. I look for resistance and protective actions that no longer serve a person. I emphasize developing aliveness in the body, feeling joyful, free, and peace.
I work with individuals, couples, families, and children.
My style of therapy is trauma-informed, collaborative, and holistic. I believe clients should have true ownership of their care plan, so you feel empowered, autonomous, and supported in building healthy self-esteem.
I work with individuals, couples, families, and children.
My style of therapy is trauma-informed, collaborative, and holistic. I believe clients should have true ownership of their care plan, so you feel empowered, autonomous, and supported in building healthy self-esteem.
Most therapy skims the surface. We don’t. At Integral Psychotherapy, we focus on the deeper patterns driving anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles—so you can create real, lasting change, not just temporary relief. Our small team collaborates daily, bringing depth psychology, mindfulness, and relational work into a highly personalized process. If you’ve tried therapy before but still feel stuck, try our deeper, more personalized touch.
Most therapy skims the surface. We don’t. At Integral Psychotherapy, we focus on the deeper patterns driving anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles—so you can create real, lasting change, not just temporary relief. Our small team collaborates daily, bringing depth psychology, mindfulness, and relational work into a highly personalized process. If you’ve tried therapy before but still feel stuck, try our deeper, more personalized touch.
I'm Nicole Herje, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with years of experience helping kids, teens, parents, and young adults feel better and find solutions.
Is your child or teen struggling with anxiety? School? ADHD? Big emotions? Life in general? Maybe you're a young adult trying to navigate this new phase in your life? You're not alone - and you don't have to figure it our by yourself.
I'm Nicole Herje, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with years of experience helping kids, teens, parents, and young adults feel better and find solutions.
Is your child or teen struggling with anxiety? School? ADHD? Big emotions? Life in general? Maybe you're a young adult trying to navigate this new phase in your life? You're not alone - and you don't have to figure it our by yourself.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults who feel anxious, stuck, or misunderstood.
Using play therapy, EMDR, and trauma-informed approaches, I help clients process emotions, strengthen coping skills, and heal from difficult experiences. I tailor each session to the individual, whether it’s a child expressing their feelings through play, a teen working through anxiety, or an adult navigating a life transition.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults who feel anxious, stuck, or misunderstood.
Using play therapy, EMDR, and trauma-informed approaches, I help clients process emotions, strengthen coping skills, and heal from difficult experiences. I tailor each session to the individual, whether it’s a child expressing their feelings through play, a teen working through anxiety, or an adult navigating a life transition.
Whether you’re carrying unspoken pressure, navigating family expectations, or feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or sadness—you don’t have to go through it alone. Many of us grow up learning to be strong, to stay quiet, or to put others first. But your story matters, and your healing matters too. I work with adults and adolescents who may be facing anxiety, depression, grief, difficult relationships, or major life transitions. I also support those carrying intergenerational stress, immigration-related struggles, or the invisible weight of trying to be the “strong one” in the family.
Whether you’re carrying unspoken pressure, navigating family expectations, or feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or sadness—you don’t have to go through it alone. Many of us grow up learning to be strong, to stay quiet, or to put others first. But your story matters, and your healing matters too. I work with adults and adolescents who may be facing anxiety, depression, grief, difficult relationships, or major life transitions. I also support those carrying intergenerational stress, immigration-related struggles, or the invisible weight of trying to be the “strong one” in the family.
If you’re reading this, chances are your mind rarely gives you a break. Maybe you obsess over germs, get stuck in mental loops, or picture worst-case scenarios every time you think about flying. You try all the skills...like logic, distraction, and likely even been to therapy—but the anxious loop keeps pulling you back in. Avoiding what scares you works for a moment, but it’s also keeping your life smaller than you want it to be. You’re craving relief that lasts—skills that actually work in the heat of the moment—so you can stop overthinking, show up for the people you love, and feel confident doing the things that matter to you.
If you’re reading this, chances are your mind rarely gives you a break. Maybe you obsess over germs, get stuck in mental loops, or picture worst-case scenarios every time you think about flying. You try all the skills...like logic, distraction, and likely even been to therapy—but the anxious loop keeps pulling you back in. Avoiding what scares you works for a moment, but it’s also keeping your life smaller than you want it to be. You’re craving relief that lasts—skills that actually work in the heat of the moment—so you can stop overthinking, show up for the people you love, and feel confident doing the things that matter to you.
I have experience working with children, teens and young adults with challenges related to anxiety, ADHD, depression, self-esteem, and young adult life transitions.
I am committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental and culturally sensitive space for clients. I prioritize building strong therapeutic relationships and bring humor, empathy and compassion into sessions. I find importance in meeting clients where they’re at.
I have experience working with children, teens and young adults with challenges related to anxiety, ADHD, depression, self-esteem, and young adult life transitions.
I am committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental and culturally sensitive space for clients. I prioritize building strong therapeutic relationships and bring humor, empathy and compassion into sessions. I find importance in meeting clients where they’re at.
As children, we intuitively develop adaptive solutions to maladaptive situations that enable us to protect our hearts and minds.
Together we will work to gain a deeper understanding into your life narrative. Within the safety of a good therapeutic relationship there is often a freeing up of space that allows us to finally separate the past from the present so we are no longer doomed to repeat it.
As children, we intuitively develop adaptive solutions to maladaptive situations that enable us to protect our hearts and minds.
Together we will work to gain a deeper understanding into your life narrative. Within the safety of a good therapeutic relationship there is often a freeing up of space that allows us to finally separate the past from the present so we are no longer doomed to repeat it.
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FAQ - About Child Therapy
When does a child need to see a therapist?
Children naturally experience emotional ups and downs. Sometimes, though, they need support from a professional. A child may benefit from therapy if their emotions or behaviors change significantly within a short period of time. For example, if a child usually spends time with friends after school but begins isolating in their room, further inquiry is warranted. Other areas for concern include altered sleep patterns, lack of appetite, intense anger, irritability, or hopelessness, or developmental regression in young children (bedwetting, thumb-sucking).
What can a child therapist help with?
A therapist can help with any difficult experience a child may encounter growing up, including learning problems or anxiety related to school, relationship challenges with friends or parents, bullying, intense emotions or phobias, divorce and family dynamics, or the death of a pet or loved one. A therapist can help children process their experience and develop coping skills in an age-appropriate way
What therapy types are most suitable for children?
Children can benefit from different forms of therapy, including family therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and exposure therapy, depending on their condition. Play therapy is a great option for younger children who may not be able to fully articulate their feelings. In this approach, kids play with toys and games while a therapist observes and helps the child express their emotions and develop coping skills.
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.


