Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Minneapolis, MN
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Julia Kidwell
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am trained in CBT, ACT,
DBT
and EMDR, among other methods, and tailor my therapy approach to the specific needs of each client.
I enjoy helping foster a sense of resiliency, empowerment, and strength in my clients. I believe in helping my clients to discover their strengths and empowering them to improve their life to meet their individual goals. I have experience working with individuals of a wide range of ages, including children, teens, and adults.
Not accepting new clients

Madigan Shank
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am trained in Somatic Experiencing at the advanced level, and integrate narrative therapy, parts work,
DBT
, CBT, mindfulness, and other creative methods based on the needs and desires of the individual.
CURRENTLY UNABLE TO ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS. I enjoy working with adolescents and young adults in working through trauma—with specific interest in early childhood/complex trauma and sexual trauma—attachment, dissociation, self-esteem, gender and sexuality, neurodivergence, and issues relating to food and body image.

Samantha Lee Anders
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I have specialized training in many therapeutic practices: career counseling and assessment; cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia; mind-body skill work;
dialectical
behavior therapy; prolonged exposure and cognitive processing therapies for PTSD; and cognitive behavior therapy.
Many people struggle with symptoms of depression, anxiety or insomnia. Others have difficulty in relationships, are dissatisfied with work or face serious health challenges. And many others struggle to adapt to life changes, or simply feel discouraged or unhappy. I work collaboratively with my clients to target the issues most challenging to them and use evidence-based approaches to improve those problems. I believe that developing a strong relationship with my clients provides the essential base from which sustainable change can be achieved. I am PsyPact certified and can practice telepsychology in those states.

Sunghee Kim
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LAMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator, certified in Psychological First Aid, completed training in
Dialectical
Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and Gottman level I.
We all have a purpose in life, along with gifts and abilities to fulfill the purpose. My goal is to assist you achieve this purpose by walking together with you when you are going through difficult times. I believe that relationship is the key to change. Healthy relationships with ourselves and others not only empower us to overcome the pain and hardships of life, but also promote personal growth. I will provide a safe and trusting environment where you can experience the power of healthy relationships and discover ways to build and maintain them for change and transformation.

Maddie Coulter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, JD, LPCC
Verified
Verified
My theoretical orientation is person-centered and using many skills from
Dialectical
Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I have a passion for working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma, and navigating the "deep, dark spaces" of life. I also focus on working with clients who have borderline personality disorder, and who feel life's ups and downs intensely. I work with adults of all ages, especially members of the LGBTQIA+ community, folks across the gender spectrum, and folks who have experienced religious trauma or spiritual abuse.

Kimberly Brady
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LP, LPCC
Verified
Verified
My work draws on my training in
Dialectical
Behavioral Therapy (
DBT
), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Early childhood trauma protocol, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and assisting in being more Mindful in life.
A collaborative perspective is important for therapy. I want to work toward developing rapport and trust to assist each person, in their journey achieving goals. My style and approach includes warmth, sensitivity, honesty and humor, laughing is healing. Change comes with being understood, listened to and feeling safe. Healing starts with courage and wisdom, coming to therapy is a big step. Everyone's journey to healing is different, therefore I do my best to tailor treatment to fit your needs. Therapy works best when it engages the whole person, body, mind, emotions and spirit to assist in reaching the best outcome.
Not accepting new clients

Michelle L O'Connell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I have experience with
DBT
, TF-CBT, EMDR & working with a variety of mental health & relational issues including anxiety, transitional issues, family conflict, communication difficulties, and more.
Everyone has mental health and it is important to take care of it. Happiness is not unlimited; however it can feel far away if you're struggling with anxiety, depression, history of trauma/chronic stress, etc. I use a strength based, relational approach for growth and am a strong believer in empowering individuals to take control of their own health & wellness and create the roots for recovery.
Waitlist for new clients

Alexandria Grim
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified
Verified
My name is Alexandria Grim or Lexy for short. I am a licensed professional counselor and owner of Breaking Free Counseling and Consulting Services. I have a B.A. in African American Studies and a minor in Sociology from the University of Mn. I also have a M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. My counseling style is eclectic, integrative and intuitive in nature. Specifically, my approach blends a balance between influences of Adlerian therapy,
DBT
, CBT, TF-CBT and EFT. I am also a spiritual counselor working toward certification. I believe in a holistic/mind,body, spirit approach to therapy.
Waitlist for new clients

Yael Gun-Goggins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Other Interventions include EMDR, CBT,
DBT
, play therapy.
I work with children, adolescents and adults in both English and Spanish. My approach--customized for each person’s needs--focuses on creating safe, supportive relationships, opening space to explore difficulties and paving the way for real change. I have over a decade experience helping people experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment, identity development and trauma build healthier, fulfilling lives. In therapy, I take a relational, psychodynamic approach that focuses on process and using the therapeutic relationship to reach clinical goals.

Jonathan Pounder
LPC Intern
Verified
Verified
I like to draw from a variety of therapy models, primarily using mindfulness,
DBT
, and IFS.
Too often we get caught up in worrying about things we cannot control, yet don't know where to start in making a change in the right direction. Perhaps you're noticing more conflict in your relationships? Maybe you know what you'd like to be different in your life, but feel stuck or paralyzed in taking the first step? Or possibly, there are things you experienced growing up and you just can't seem to 'let it go.' As your therapist, I will take the time to get to know and understand your experiences, areas of stuckness, and overwhelm, as we work together to create meaningful changes.

Huda Badri
MA, LPCC
The modalities I use include holistic and culturally responsive approach, strength-based and client-centered approach, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing,
dialectical
behavioral therapy (
DBT
), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and brainspotting.
Hi! My name is Huda and I am based in Minneapolis, MN. I offer both Telehealth and in-person services. I am passionate about working with teenagers and adults who are navigating growth and change in their lives. My goal is to provide a respectful, genuine, safe, and accepting space in order to establish a strong therapeutic relationship. I believe the client is the expert in their life’s story. I am honored and excited to partner together in order to create a space to slow down, explore, challenge, and move to a space of balance.

Susan Ann Gustafson
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified
Verified
The modes of therapy I utilize include
Dialectical
Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Neurolinguistic Therapy, Mindfulness techniques, hypnosis, guided relaxations and visualizations, and a wide range of other accepted psychotherapeutic techniques.
My commitment is to help you make positive life changes. There are times when we are faced with obstacles and difficulties that interfere with growth and development, preventing us from achieving goals and aspirations, and diminishing our happiness and wellbeing. Psychotherapy provides a safe, nonjudgmental setting to discover solutions to challenges. With the powerful tools of communication and insight, I will help you identify counterproductive patterns and habits preventing you from living an optimal life. Together we will recognize and build upon your strengths and skills, develop new resources and strategies, and discover beneficial, healing ways of approaching your life.
Not accepting new clients

Nick Pranke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I also have training in Complicated Grief Therapy and good knowledge of
DBT
.
I believe the process of therapy is about the therapist and client joining together in a collaborative effort to work toward goals. Every person has strengths and values that are essential to living their best possible life. Sometimes obstacles get in the way of living those values and recognizing our strengths, including family, trauma, health concerns, and mental health difficulties. Through a systemic and trauma-informed lens, we will create individualized goals and approaches that best meet your needs.
Not accepting new clients

Kaila Park
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Verified
Verified
I have experience applying
Dialectical
Behavior Therapy (
DBT
) in group and individual settings working with clients who struggle with addiction, mood disorders, and personality disorders.
Life can seem overwhelming at times which may lead to feelings of loneliness, pain, and fear. I work with clients and help them to be mindful in the present moment, utilize healthy coping skills during times of distress, regulate emotions, and teach individuals how to build and maintain healthy relationships with themselves and others.

Kristen Schmidt-Shay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
ACP offers an adherent, state-certified
DBT
program that follows the Linehan model.
I have a strong interest in working with people who have a history of trauma and mood disorders. I use a variety of techniques especially tailored to the individual including
Dialectical
Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and exposure therapy, as well as mindfulness and cognitive techniques (CBT). I am also certified by the Linehan Board for
Dialectical
Behavior Therapy (
DBT
).

Douglas P Robinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am trained in Narrative Therapy, and have certificates in
Dialectical
Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Gottman Systems Family Therapy.
I see life as a mosaic of experiences, and we all do the best we can with what we know at the time. But sometimes, anxiety, depression or the simple challenges of daily life can hold people back from living the fullest, best story of their life. My goal as a therapist is to explore and bring to light a person’s inner strengths, so they can overcome their personal obstacles and enjoy better, more productive lives and relationships. Everyone, regardless of life’s stumbles, deserves the best life they can imagine, and my goal is to walk with them and help them along this journey.

Integrative Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist since 2011 with advanced training in Emotion Focused Couple’s & Family Therapy,
Dialectical
Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Realization (EMDR).
If you are struggling with your relationships, managing stress, trauma reactions or other mental health struggles, I provide ethically comprehensive treatment to help you in individual, couples and family therapy. Together, we collaborate reaching goals, working toward wellness and building a healthy lifestyle. We can focus on addressing struggles or trauma through an integrative, holistic therapy approach. Together, we can work to improve your quality of life and relationships.

Emma Schneider
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified
Verified
My therapeutic approach is influenced by Narrative, Acceptance and Commitment, and
Dialectical
Behavioral therapies, somatic and mindfulness practices, Internal Family Systems, and trauma-focused techniques.
As a human navigating this ever-changing world, it is my belief that we each hold knowledge, power, and peace within ourselves. However, it is fair to say that we don't always feel this way. I have experience working with individuals experiencing anxiety, shame, depression, life change, and trauma. My therapeutic goal is to hold space for you, support you, and help you enrich your life. I am committed to social justice and believe that systemic dynamics influence a person's mental health. I continually strive to have a validating space for all identities, and I advocate for anti-oppression on both community and systemic platforms.

Laura L Evensen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Using an individualized approach, I incorporate the use of CBT,
DBT
, and mindfulness as main interventions to support my clients.
*** Not accepting new clients at this time*** Sometimes life can become so overwhelming that we feel stuck and are unsure where to turn next. Sometimes in order to manage this stress, we turn to coping skills or patterns that are not helpful or healthy for us in the long run. For the past 10 years, I have worked with individuals to help them build awareness of any unhelpful patterns and behaviors that have gotten in way of living in line with their values and how they want to show up in their relationships and the world around them.

Molly Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Molly is dedicated in her work with adults who struggle with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, negative body image, perfectionism, and life transitions. She uses a strengths-based lens to collaborate with clients in reaching their goals. Molly integrates aspects of CBT,
DBT
, HAES, mindfulness and exposure therapy in her practice to provide personalized support for her clients. She believes that creating a compassionate relationship with clients is essential in the process of healing. Molly received her Masters in Social Work from the University of Denver.
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists
Who is DBT for?
DBT is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.