Female Therapists in Minneapolis, MN

Sarah Mathews MA, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55416 (Online Only)
Welcome! Being human is a beautiful and vulnerable experience that doesn't always have directions or clear answers. It is hard to be faced with so many unknowns regarding health, finances, politics, relationships, and the world at large. If you are a highly sensitive person, you may feel raw to everything around you including sounds, physical touch, or even other peoples' emotions. Or perhaps you would like a more fulfilling sex life and/or would like to feel more connected in your relationship(s).
Welcome! Being human is a beautiful and vulnerable experience that doesn't always have directions or clear answers. It is hard to be faced with so many unknowns regarding health, finances, politics, relationships, and the world at large. If you are a highly sensitive person, you may feel raw to everything around you including sounds, physical touch, or even other peoples' emotions. Or perhaps you would like a more fulfilling sex life and/or would like to feel more connected in your relationship(s).

Tasha Novotny
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Not accepting new clients
Life can be wonderful, exciting and full of joy! However, sometimes the continued stress and challenges of today's world have made it difficult for individuals and couples to find time to be loving, compassionate, and kind to themselves and others. Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and exhausted. They are looking for support as they re-engage in loving themselves and growing their capacity for self-compassion and care. Many individuals I see are hoping to relieve and manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and apathy. I help guide clients as they reflect and identify areas for growth and change.
Life can be wonderful, exciting and full of joy! However, sometimes the continued stress and challenges of today's world have made it difficult for individuals and couples to find time to be loving, compassionate, and kind to themselves and others. Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and exhausted. They are looking for support as they re-engage in loving themselves and growing their capacity for self-compassion and care. Many individuals I see are hoping to relieve and manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and apathy. I help guide clients as they reflect and identify areas for growth and change.

Megan Creasey
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Waitlist for new clients
I work with clients exploring gender and sexual identity, questions and difficulties in monogamous, polyamorous, familial, or platonic relationships. I enjoy assisting clients with learning how to deepen their relationships with their emotions, values, and communities. Whatever your reason for seeking therapy, I'm here to help in your journey towards building more awareness, purpose, and connection so you can show up as the person you want to be in this world.
I work with clients exploring gender and sexual identity, questions and difficulties in monogamous, polyamorous, familial, or platonic relationships. I enjoy assisting clients with learning how to deepen their relationships with their emotions, values, and communities. Whatever your reason for seeking therapy, I'm here to help in your journey towards building more awareness, purpose, and connection so you can show up as the person you want to be in this world.

Andrea Hansen
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55409
Each person's unique inner world intertwines mind, body, spirit, emotion, imagination, and energy. Our inner world communicates through all these outlets, and they can be used as a roadmap to healing and wellness. Any symptom you might be experiencing is the body's way of communicating an imbalance, and together we will try to determine what that is. My role as a therapist is to help you tap into your body's deep wisdom, intuition, and to sense, experience, and integrate parts of yourself that you have been afraid or ashamed to acknowledge so you can feel more whole.
Each person's unique inner world intertwines mind, body, spirit, emotion, imagination, and energy. Our inner world communicates through all these outlets, and they can be used as a roadmap to healing and wellness. Any symptom you might be experiencing is the body's way of communicating an imbalance, and together we will try to determine what that is. My role as a therapist is to help you tap into your body's deep wisdom, intuition, and to sense, experience, and integrate parts of yourself that you have been afraid or ashamed to acknowledge so you can feel more whole.

Emily Schmidt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Not accepting new clients
Hello and welcome to my page! My name is Emily, I am a therapist that specializes in trauma, addiction, and healing work. I aim to be a place of safety, guidance, and support for anyone who is seeking to experience more joy and connection in life. As an interracial adoptee and body of culture myself, I recognize the extreme harm that systemic racism has on communities and bodies of color/culture. I believe in communal healing.
Hello and welcome to my page! My name is Emily, I am a therapist that specializes in trauma, addiction, and healing work. I aim to be a place of safety, guidance, and support for anyone who is seeking to experience more joy and connection in life. As an interracial adoptee and body of culture myself, I recognize the extreme harm that systemic racism has on communities and bodies of color/culture. I believe in communal healing.

Mj Hines
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Waitlist for new clients
Being a person can be hard! I'm passionate about helping clients through depression, anxiety, grief/loss, and relationship and substance use issues. If you are struggling with any of the difficult feelings of being human, I want to help! When you learn to trust your own intuition, identify your needs, and define your boundaries, you are better able to advocate for yourself and the life you want. I focus on helping each individual to make deep connections, uncover your own inner strength and wisdom, and cultivate a meaningful, fulfilling life. At times you may just need a little extra support where you're at, and I'll meet you there!
Being a person can be hard! I'm passionate about helping clients through depression, anxiety, grief/loss, and relationship and substance use issues. If you are struggling with any of the difficult feelings of being human, I want to help! When you learn to trust your own intuition, identify your needs, and define your boundaries, you are better able to advocate for yourself and the life you want. I focus on helping each individual to make deep connections, uncover your own inner strength and wisdom, and cultivate a meaningful, fulfilling life. At times you may just need a little extra support where you're at, and I'll meet you there!

Janette M Ayd
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Minneapolis, MN 55406 (Online Only)
My greatest assets as a therapist: I quickly conceptualize problems due to years of experience, and am astute at assessment and solutions. I have great relationships with my clients, am non-judgmental, and easy to talk with. I'm empathetic, and give practical, well-reasoned advice with a great sense-of-humor. Few issues are new to me because of my varied experience. People I do best with: Mature people looking for help with all types of issues. Couples who want to improve relationships, change maladaptive behavior, and communicate better.
My greatest assets as a therapist: I quickly conceptualize problems due to years of experience, and am astute at assessment and solutions. I have great relationships with my clients, am non-judgmental, and easy to talk with. I'm empathetic, and give practical, well-reasoned advice with a great sense-of-humor. Few issues are new to me because of my varied experience. People I do best with: Mature people looking for help with all types of issues. Couples who want to improve relationships, change maladaptive behavior, and communicate better.

Madelyn Hong
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55423 (Online Only)
Do you feel isolated, anxious, or depressed? Do you have relationship challenges? If so, I can help quickly with proven treatments that get to the root cause and then resolve it. Painful memories and events from the past don't have to overwhelm you or limit your future. I work with individuals to heal from these difficult experiences. I can help you develop healthy boundaries and build trust in order to improve your relationships and really connect with others.
Do you feel isolated, anxious, or depressed? Do you have relationship challenges? If so, I can help quickly with proven treatments that get to the root cause and then resolve it. Painful memories and events from the past don't have to overwhelm you or limit your future. I work with individuals to heal from these difficult experiences. I can help you develop healthy boundaries and build trust in order to improve your relationships and really connect with others.

Kerry Aikman
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55403
My goal as a therapist is to offer my clients a relationship that is safe, empowering, and collaborative. Together, we will explore and understand your unique struggles and obstacles to greater self-awareness and personal growth. Through the therapy process, I help my clients more effectively cope with the demands of their lives. At the same time, I help them develop a greater understanding of the underlying causes and patterns that contribute to the stress in their lives.
My goal as a therapist is to offer my clients a relationship that is safe, empowering, and collaborative. Together, we will explore and understand your unique struggles and obstacles to greater self-awareness and personal growth. Through the therapy process, I help my clients more effectively cope with the demands of their lives. At the same time, I help them develop a greater understanding of the underlying causes and patterns that contribute to the stress in their lives.

Karen Elizabeth Pieper
Counselor, MA , LPC
Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55408 (Online Only)
I provide individual and couples psychotherapy to a variety of clients. I am particularly interested in working with people going through life transitions including divorce, break-ups, job loss, career exploration and grief. Through deep listening and curiosity, I create a safe space to openly examine and gain insight into their challenges, helping them to relieve stress and achieve a sense of wellbeing. Using strategies from narrative, solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness therapies, my sessions are an opportunity to nurture my clients' positive personal growth and change.
I provide individual and couples psychotherapy to a variety of clients. I am particularly interested in working with people going through life transitions including divorce, break-ups, job loss, career exploration and grief. Through deep listening and curiosity, I create a safe space to openly examine and gain insight into their challenges, helping them to relieve stress and achieve a sense of wellbeing. Using strategies from narrative, solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness therapies, my sessions are an opportunity to nurture my clients' positive personal growth and change.

Jackie Morrison
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55418
I have experience working with individuals and couples identifying as LGBTQ+ as well as heterosexual, cisgender in the areas of ADHD, anxiety, identity, trauma, parenting, phase of life changes, ENM, communication, and conflict management; among others. As an ADHD brain myself, I have a special interest in working with individuals or couples to address the personal and/or relational challenges of ADHD; we will deconstruct shame and self-worth stemming from ADHD, address communication difficulties, and increase overall understanding of how ADHD impacts all aspects of our lives.
I have experience working with individuals and couples identifying as LGBTQ+ as well as heterosexual, cisgender in the areas of ADHD, anxiety, identity, trauma, parenting, phase of life changes, ENM, communication, and conflict management; among others. As an ADHD brain myself, I have a special interest in working with individuals or couples to address the personal and/or relational challenges of ADHD; we will deconstruct shame and self-worth stemming from ADHD, address communication difficulties, and increase overall understanding of how ADHD impacts all aspects of our lives.
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Marissa Cerone
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, LMFT-I, RYT-200
Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55416
Hello! My name is Marissa, and I am here to help you navigate the big questions, life transitions, and relational changes you experience. I work with people over the age of 13 who are striving to improve relationships, wrestling with questions about meaning or purpose, and seeking a deeper sense of authenticity, connection, and alignment in their lives. I work with people in romantic relationships and families of all configurations. This includes couples and polycules, relationships anywhere on the spectrum of monogamy/non-monogamy, blended families, and other relationships with nontraditional structures.
Hello! My name is Marissa, and I am here to help you navigate the big questions, life transitions, and relational changes you experience. I work with people over the age of 13 who are striving to improve relationships, wrestling with questions about meaning or purpose, and seeking a deeper sense of authenticity, connection, and alignment in their lives. I work with people in romantic relationships and families of all configurations. This includes couples and polycules, relationships anywhere on the spectrum of monogamy/non-monogamy, blended families, and other relationships with nontraditional structures.

Rachael Belair
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Not accepting new clients
I value and understand the importance of a strong therapeutic relationship, and work collaboratively with clients to tailor their therapy to meet their unique needs. I work with children (ages 3+), adults, and families and have experience with a variety of therapeutic techniques including play therapy, art therapy, solution focused, psychodynamic, EMDR and CBT.
I value and understand the importance of a strong therapeutic relationship, and work collaboratively with clients to tailor their therapy to meet their unique needs. I work with children (ages 3+), adults, and families and have experience with a variety of therapeutic techniques including play therapy, art therapy, solution focused, psychodynamic, EMDR and CBT.

Jennifer Ruprecht
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55406 (Online Only)
I am committed to helping people overcome barriers in their lives and be the person they want to be. I can help you become someone who is fully engaged in all of the beauty that life can bring.
I am committed to helping people overcome barriers in their lives and be the person they want to be. I can help you become someone who is fully engaged in all of the beauty that life can bring.

Janice Winchester Nadeau
Psychologist, PhD, LP, LMFT, RN, FT
Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55403 (Online Only)
I am an experienced psychologist, couple and family therapist and nurse. Having had a career as a nurse clinician and educator before I became a mental health professional I can address a broad range of issues. I enjoy helping people find ways to improve the quality of their lives and their relationships. I believe that, in general, people do the best they can under the circumstances. I also believe that people are most likely made desired change in a positive environment where they feel accepted and respected. My goal is to create that kind of an environment. Welcome.
I am an experienced psychologist, couple and family therapist and nurse. Having had a career as a nurse clinician and educator before I became a mental health professional I can address a broad range of issues. I enjoy helping people find ways to improve the quality of their lives and their relationships. I believe that, in general, people do the best they can under the circumstances. I also believe that people are most likely made desired change in a positive environment where they feel accepted and respected. My goal is to create that kind of an environment. Welcome.

Marwa W. Ibrahim
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Clients see me for a magnitude of concerns, such as anxiety disorders, depression, anger management, issues of identity, and self-esteem. I particularly enjoy working with young adults and early-career professionals because these two age groups experience many life transitions that therapy can help them navigate. As a psychotherapist, my goal is to create a safe and comfortable space for you to process, explore, and gain insight into many of your experiences. Whether or not this is your first experience in therapy, I will take the time to get to know you, and our work together will start from where you currently are.
Clients see me for a magnitude of concerns, such as anxiety disorders, depression, anger management, issues of identity, and self-esteem. I particularly enjoy working with young adults and early-career professionals because these two age groups experience many life transitions that therapy can help them navigate. As a psychotherapist, my goal is to create a safe and comfortable space for you to process, explore, and gain insight into many of your experiences. Whether or not this is your first experience in therapy, I will take the time to get to know you, and our work together will start from where you currently are.

Missy Parsons-Stadler
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55439 (Online Only)
If you've been affected by addiction in relationship or emotionally distant parents and find yourself struggling... I offer a safe and compassionate space for you to learn new and healthy ways to help yourself and consequently, those you love. If you are ready to start the journey of understanding, acceptance, and work toward change where it's needed... I will partner with you and begin right where you are at with no judgment. I especially enjoy working with spouses of addicted partners and Adult Children that grew up in an Alcoholic or Dysfunctional home. However, I also generally work with any life transitions or "feeling stuck".
If you've been affected by addiction in relationship or emotionally distant parents and find yourself struggling... I offer a safe and compassionate space for you to learn new and healthy ways to help yourself and consequently, those you love. If you are ready to start the journey of understanding, acceptance, and work toward change where it's needed... I will partner with you and begin right where you are at with no judgment. I especially enjoy working with spouses of addicted partners and Adult Children that grew up in an Alcoholic or Dysfunctional home. However, I also generally work with any life transitions or "feeling stuck".

Kenna Fitzpatrick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55414 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Many of us feel like there are pieces missing from our lives. You might have experienced a loss, be going through a major transition, or simply be seeking meaning in a life that is just not quite what you expected it to be. Wanting support through these types of experiences makes sense, and you don’t have to do this alone. It would be an honor to collaborate with you. You are the expert on your life, and my role in the therapeutic relationship will be to help you awaken yourself to the wisdom you already possess.
Many of us feel like there are pieces missing from our lives. You might have experienced a loss, be going through a major transition, or simply be seeking meaning in a life that is just not quite what you expected it to be. Wanting support through these types of experiences makes sense, and you don’t have to do this alone. It would be an honor to collaborate with you. You are the expert on your life, and my role in the therapeutic relationship will be to help you awaken yourself to the wisdom you already possess.

Rae Hoesing
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified
4 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55419
Stressors in our lives often become overwhelming and confusing. They challenge our ability to cope. In collaboration with you, I provide practical guidance, support, and compassion to understand what might be helpful. I will gently and consistently challenge you to effectively change and move towards a meaningful and purposeful life.
Stressors in our lives often become overwhelming and confusing. They challenge our ability to cope. In collaboration with you, I provide practical guidance, support, and compassion to understand what might be helpful. I will gently and consistently challenge you to effectively change and move towards a meaningful and purposeful life.

Bre Kwatera
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55408 (Online Only)
**Telehealth Available** I have often hoped that counseling could be viewed as routine as oil changes or perhaps, more pleasant: lunch. The truth is that counseling is often utilized during crises or when things feel “too much.” Maybe your experiences have led to challenges in your relationships, leaning on numbing agents to cope, having thoughts that are not typical for you, avoiding things in your life. Maybe old wounds are resurfacing or you're grieving something huge. You might not even know why you're reaching out. Anything is acceptable here. All I require from you is curiosity.
**Telehealth Available** I have often hoped that counseling could be viewed as routine as oil changes or perhaps, more pleasant: lunch. The truth is that counseling is often utilized during crises or when things feel “too much.” Maybe your experiences have led to challenges in your relationships, leaning on numbing agents to cope, having thoughts that are not typical for you, avoiding things in your life. Maybe old wounds are resurfacing or you're grieving something huge. You might not even know why you're reaching out. Anything is acceptable here. All I require from you is curiosity.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.