Emotionally Focused Therapists in Minneapolis, MN
Feeling overwhelmed? Lost? Desiring a deeper understanding of yourself? Together, we will work collaboratively to gain insight into these questions and beyond. My practice focuses on understanding how societal systems, relationships, and individual beliefs shape our experiences. I believe that healing involves exploring the intersections of identity, power, and meaning to cultivate a deeper understanding of oneself.
Feeling overwhelmed? Lost? Desiring a deeper understanding of yourself? Together, we will work collaboratively to gain insight into these questions and beyond. My practice focuses on understanding how societal systems, relationships, and individual beliefs shape our experiences. I believe that healing involves exploring the intersections of identity, power, and meaning to cultivate a deeper understanding of oneself.
Do you worry that a therapist will provide you with "coping skills," which may provide temporary relief, but no long-term resolution? We are a group of practitioners trained in providing deeper and transformative psychoanalytic psychotherapy. We work to comprehensively understand your symptoms in order to not only provide coping skills, but to also help you understand unconscious patterns, unmet needs, and unresolved parts of your past. We will work with you to identify and address these deeper concerns, to help you find lasting change and healing.
Do you worry that a therapist will provide you with "coping skills," which may provide temporary relief, but no long-term resolution? We are a group of practitioners trained in providing deeper and transformative psychoanalytic psychotherapy. We work to comprehensively understand your symptoms in order to not only provide coping skills, but to also help you understand unconscious patterns, unmet needs, and unresolved parts of your past. We will work with you to identify and address these deeper concerns, to help you find lasting change and healing.
You're here because something about sex or your relationship has been a concern for months or maybe years. You wonder "will it always be this way? Is it possible to feel better?" It's lonely and overwhelming to feel disconnected from your sexuality and your partner. It can cause a rift in your social life, trickle into your work, and your general ability to relax. I'm here to help you discover, heal, and renew erotic pleasure.
You're here because something about sex or your relationship has been a concern for months or maybe years. You wonder "will it always be this way? Is it possible to feel better?" It's lonely and overwhelming to feel disconnected from your sexuality and your partner. It can cause a rift in your social life, trickle into your work, and your general ability to relax. I'm here to help you discover, heal, and renew erotic pleasure.
We all have times when we run out of ideas about how to deal with problems in our lives. It can help to involve a new set of eyes and ears to see things from a different angle. We work to gain new skills and insights, and tap into our forgotten strengths, to create independence and lasting positive change. We look at the rigid and unhelpful patterns we have, and work together to form new ways of thinking and doing. While this process unfolds you are free to be your authentic self, without feeling judgment, powerlessness, or shame, in a safe and trusting atmosphere.
We all have times when we run out of ideas about how to deal with problems in our lives. It can help to involve a new set of eyes and ears to see things from a different angle. We work to gain new skills and insights, and tap into our forgotten strengths, to create independence and lasting positive change. We look at the rigid and unhelpful patterns we have, and work together to form new ways of thinking and doing. While this process unfolds you are free to be your authentic self, without feeling judgment, powerlessness, or shame, in a safe and trusting atmosphere.
I specialize in working with people who feel complex. The ones who have tried therapy before. The ones who are high-functioning on the outside and quietly unraveling on the inside. The ones carrying trauma in their nervous systems, attachment wounds in their relationships, or shame that never quite made sense.
I work with individuals across identities and lived experiences, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, people navigating nontraditional relationships, life transitions, spiritual exploration, burnout, and recovery from narcissistic or emotionally manipulative dynamics.
I specialize in working with people who feel complex. The ones who have tried therapy before. The ones who are high-functioning on the outside and quietly unraveling on the inside. The ones carrying trauma in their nervous systems, attachment wounds in their relationships, or shame that never quite made sense.
I work with individuals across identities and lived experiences, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, people navigating nontraditional relationships, life transitions, spiritual exploration, burnout, and recovery from narcissistic or emotionally manipulative dynamics.
Hi, I’m Farina! Let's ditch the "thuggin it out" era. You're a Gen Z woman of color who's been doing the absolute most by carrying family expectations, the cultural pressure, and the world's BS all on your back until you're running on E. Exhausted, unseen, and over it? I feel you! I'm here to help you unpack all that baggage. Let's make space for your true self and integrate mental health into your actual life—not just another chore. You're the expert on you; I'm just here to walk alongside you on your healing journey! Let's heal what's been weighing you down.
Hi, I’m Farina! Let's ditch the "thuggin it out" era. You're a Gen Z woman of color who's been doing the absolute most by carrying family expectations, the cultural pressure, and the world's BS all on your back until you're running on E. Exhausted, unseen, and over it? I feel you! I'm here to help you unpack all that baggage. Let's make space for your true self and integrate mental health into your actual life—not just another chore. You're the expert on you; I'm just here to walk alongside you on your healing journey! Let's heal what's been weighing you down.
As a systems thinker with training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, I pay close attention to how relationships and emotional patterns shape present day challenges.
I specialize in working with individuals, including adolescents and adults, and I also have experience supporting couples and families. I take a collaborative, eclectic approach to therapy and bring warmth, curiosity, and a sense of humor into the therapeutic relationship. I believe meaningful change happens when clients feel understood, supported, and actively involved in their own growth.
As a systems thinker with training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, I pay close attention to how relationships and emotional patterns shape present day challenges.
I specialize in working with individuals, including adolescents and adults, and I also have experience supporting couples and families. I take a collaborative, eclectic approach to therapy and bring warmth, curiosity, and a sense of humor into the therapeutic relationship. I believe meaningful change happens when clients feel understood, supported, and actively involved in their own growth.
Hi, thank you for visiting my profile! If you have made it this far, you are probably thinking about making a change in your life. Change is difficult, but it has the power to heal many generations. It takes a lot of courage and strength to reach out and accept help. In therapy, I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to be your authentic self, because when we feel seen and accepted true healing can begin. Talking about your insecurities and deepest thoughts and feelings can feel scary and vulnerable, but it is not impossible.
Hi, thank you for visiting my profile! If you have made it this far, you are probably thinking about making a change in your life. Change is difficult, but it has the power to heal many generations. It takes a lot of courage and strength to reach out and accept help. In therapy, I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to be your authentic self, because when we feel seen and accepted true healing can begin. Talking about your insecurities and deepest thoughts and feelings can feel scary and vulnerable, but it is not impossible.
I primarily use Emotionally Focused Therapy and integrate CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and faith-based practices when desired.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself, your relationships, or your family? You don’t have to carry it alone. Therapy can be a space to lay your burdens down, process what’s heavy, and step into healing. I’m a Mental Health Therapist offering virtual and in-person sessions, walking alongside individuals, couples, and families who may feel overlooked or unsure where they belong in their healing journey.
I primarily use Emotionally Focused Therapy and integrate CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and faith-based practices when desired.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself, your relationships, or your family? You don’t have to carry it alone. Therapy can be a space to lay your burdens down, process what’s heavy, and step into healing. I’m a Mental Health Therapist offering virtual and in-person sessions, walking alongside individuals, couples, and families who may feel overlooked or unsure where they belong in their healing journey.
We all learn through early relationships and experiences how to communicate with others and ourselves, and how to cope and engage with our reality—-whatever that may be. Sometimes over the course of our lives, what we’ve learned no longer serves us and our needs. I believe that therapy serves as a space to become aware of who we’ve been and who we want to be, while engaging in new and healthy dynamics. These things are all part of life and they ebb and flow. I view therapy as an ever-evolving process with my goal being to get to the root cause of symptoms.
We all learn through early relationships and experiences how to communicate with others and ourselves, and how to cope and engage with our reality—-whatever that may be. Sometimes over the course of our lives, what we’ve learned no longer serves us and our needs. I believe that therapy serves as a space to become aware of who we’ve been and who we want to be, while engaging in new and healthy dynamics. These things are all part of life and they ebb and flow. I view therapy as an ever-evolving process with my goal being to get to the root cause of symptoms.
No matter what you’re going through there is something out there that can help make it easier. Maybe it’s therapy, maybe it’s a talking unicorn, but until you find a talking unicorn, I’m happy to fill in.
No matter what you’re going through there is something out there that can help make it easier. Maybe it’s therapy, maybe it’s a talking unicorn, but until you find a talking unicorn, I’m happy to fill in.
Do you find yourself holding it together on the outside while feeling anxious, emotionally exhausted, or quietly self-critical on the inside? Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable, and deeply responsible, yet feel overwhelmed by pressure, overthinking, relationship stress, or the constant sense that they should be coping better than they are. You may be tired of managing everything alone and looking for therapy that helps you understand not just your symptoms, but the deeper patterns underneath them.
Do you find yourself holding it together on the outside while feeling anxious, emotionally exhausted, or quietly self-critical on the inside? Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable, and deeply responsible, yet feel overwhelmed by pressure, overthinking, relationship stress, or the constant sense that they should be coping better than they are. You may be tired of managing everything alone and looking for therapy that helps you understand not just your symptoms, but the deeper patterns underneath them.
Starting therapy for the first time can feel intimidating. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable, understood, and supported from the very first session. Therapy with me is collaborative and active—we work together to better understand what you’re experiencing and develop practical tools that help you make meaningful changes in your daily life. I specialize in treating OCD, including Pure-O, using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Rumination and Metacognitive Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Starting therapy for the first time can feel intimidating. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable, understood, and supported from the very first session. Therapy with me is collaborative and active—we work together to better understand what you’re experiencing and develop practical tools that help you make meaningful changes in your daily life. I specialize in treating OCD, including Pure-O, using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Rumination and Metacognitive Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
The foundation of growth begins within the relationship between individual and therapist. The desire to feel seen, heard, and understood is universal and is an essential part of our overall well-being. I celebrate the courage of individuals who take steps into healing by engaging in the therapeutic process to manifest the life they desire. I am passionate about working together to ensure that you become an expert on yourself and believe in your own insight, strength, and self awareness. I believe that humor and laughter bring out our authentic selves and utilize this philosophy in my work.
The foundation of growth begins within the relationship between individual and therapist. The desire to feel seen, heard, and understood is universal and is an essential part of our overall well-being. I celebrate the courage of individuals who take steps into healing by engaging in the therapeutic process to manifest the life they desire. I am passionate about working together to ensure that you become an expert on yourself and believe in your own insight, strength, and self awareness. I believe that humor and laughter bring out our authentic selves and utilize this philosophy in my work.
Hello, I’m Sydney. I approach therapy as a collaborative and flexible relationship. One that supports your journey toward greater insight, emotional resilience, and nervous system regulation. We begin by establishing personal goals that fit your life and understanding of your experience. The work we do together is grounded in person-centered, multiculturally inclusive, liberation-based, emotion-focused, and somatic modalities. I believe that healing begins with feeling deeply seen, respected, and met where you are, in your own emotional journey.
Hello, I’m Sydney. I approach therapy as a collaborative and flexible relationship. One that supports your journey toward greater insight, emotional resilience, and nervous system regulation. We begin by establishing personal goals that fit your life and understanding of your experience. The work we do together is grounded in person-centered, multiculturally inclusive, liberation-based, emotion-focused, and somatic modalities. I believe that healing begins with feeling deeply seen, respected, and met where you are, in your own emotional journey.
Pam McGowan
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, RN, BSN, BFA
Minneapolis, MN 55428
Waitlist for new clients
Your feelings, opinions, and perspectives matter; you can expect me to listen to and respect them. You might be looking to start on your journey of healing or self-discovery. Maybe you are looking for yourself or for you and your partner(s). To that point I am LGBTQIA+ friendly and am kink and poly informed and affirming. I recognize how good it feels when you can embrace your identity in a supportive environment. I believe in the power of a good fit for a person with their therapist and will show up for you authentically and empathetically. I believe that we are all constantly learning and have opportunities for growth.
Your feelings, opinions, and perspectives matter; you can expect me to listen to and respect them. You might be looking to start on your journey of healing or self-discovery. Maybe you are looking for yourself or for you and your partner(s). To that point I am LGBTQIA+ friendly and am kink and poly informed and affirming. I recognize how good it feels when you can embrace your identity in a supportive environment. I believe in the power of a good fit for a person with their therapist and will show up for you authentically and empathetically. I believe that we are all constantly learning and have opportunities for growth.
I believe that every individual has the capacity to grow, heal, and build a meaningful life when provided with safety, compassion, and culturally responsive support. As an educator and practitioner trained in psychology, I have dedicated my career to understanding the complex interactions between trauma, identity, particularly for clients navigating crisis and life transitions. My ideal clients are individuals who are navigating moments of change, overwhelm, or emotional pain and want a supportive, nonjudgmental space to understand what they’re experiencing.
I believe that every individual has the capacity to grow, heal, and build a meaningful life when provided with safety, compassion, and culturally responsive support. As an educator and practitioner trained in psychology, I have dedicated my career to understanding the complex interactions between trauma, identity, particularly for clients navigating crisis and life transitions. My ideal clients are individuals who are navigating moments of change, overwhelm, or emotional pain and want a supportive, nonjudgmental space to understand what they’re experiencing.
I help individuals or families facing challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, or stress that are seeking healing and personal growth. They may be struggling with past wounds or current life difficulties and need a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore their emotions, gain clarity, and work through their pain. They desire to feel heard, understood, and supported by a therapist who is both experienced and empathetic. Their goal is to regain control over their lives, build resilience, and develop coping strategies that help them navigate life’s complexities with confidence, peace, and a renewed sense of well-being.
I help individuals or families facing challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, or stress that are seeking healing and personal growth. They may be struggling with past wounds or current life difficulties and need a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore their emotions, gain clarity, and work through their pain. They desire to feel heard, understood, and supported by a therapist who is both experienced and empathetic. Their goal is to regain control over their lives, build resilience, and develop coping strategies that help them navigate life’s complexities with confidence, peace, and a renewed sense of well-being.
Congratulations on taking the first step toward improved mental health and wellbeing! Reaching out for mental health support can feel overwhelming. My approach is informal and laidback. I use humor in sessions. My first goal is to put your mind at ease as you orient to the therapeutic process. I feel honored to come alongside clients as they work towards healing. I am a social justice aligned provider who supports BLM and LGBTQ+. My gender pronouns are she/her(s).
Congratulations on taking the first step toward improved mental health and wellbeing! Reaching out for mental health support can feel overwhelming. My approach is informal and laidback. I use humor in sessions. My first goal is to put your mind at ease as you orient to the therapeutic process. I feel honored to come alongside clients as they work towards healing. I am a social justice aligned provider who supports BLM and LGBTQ+. My gender pronouns are she/her(s).
I enjoy working with clients that are ready to explore themselves and are willing to address the things in their life that they have been avoiding. I take a collaborative approach to supporting needs. I emphasize person centered care with you as the expert as I offer an outside objective perspective. Building a therapeutic alliance is vital to our relationship, I am always willing to take feedback and welcome differences. I am here to aide self discovery, healing and growth, which all take time and consistency.
I enjoy working with clients that are ready to explore themselves and are willing to address the things in their life that they have been avoiding. I take a collaborative approach to supporting needs. I emphasize person centered care with you as the expert as I offer an outside objective perspective. Building a therapeutic alliance is vital to our relationship, I am always willing to take feedback and welcome differences. I am here to aide self discovery, healing and growth, which all take time and consistency.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.