Parenting Therapists in Minneapolis, MN

Evening Availability - We are currently accepting New Clients! Are you feeling like you're stuck in a relationship you want to enjoy being a part of again? Or feeling like parenting is so much more complicated than you had originally thought? If so, please don't wait any longer to reach out! As a Licensed Practicing Clinical Counselor, who is also a board approved Supervisor, I specialize in helping couples work through challenging seasons and find a life that sparks a new joy for both individuals. I also specialize in parenting , which often has a large impact on relational satisfaction. Together, we can build the life you desire.

My intention is to provide a safe, supportive environment within the therapeutic relationship. My philosophy is strengths-based and holistic: I believe people have the capacity for resilience, creativity and resourcefulness. My role is to help my clients get to that place of knowing this for themselves so they can move forward in their lives and thrive. I am trained in mindfulness-based-stress reduction, and I am a Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach who has worked with a wide range of people on stress release, weight, exercise and nutrition. I am also a Licensed Clinical Independent Social Worker.

Life is difficult. Feeling better is possible. We all have the right and the ability to feel some peace and acceptance about our lives; the things we can control and the things we can not. We may often believe the negative thoughts we have (that we often make up) and act accordingly. You can change your life, your outlook and the way you think and feel about yourself and your relationships. I believe changes and growth occur when an individual is able to challenge their thoughts, examine their perspectives and learn how to be true to themselves.

At the end of the day, relationships are what life is about, right? But what if your partner makes it difficult to have a fulfilling relationship? Perhaps there have been years of disconnection. Maybe you're not even sure if this relationship can work. Come in and let me share with you the latest research about relationships and what you need to do when your partner is being difficult in order to get more of what you want. Once you've done your part, we'll know what direction this relationship is going in.

Do you or your family feel tired, stuck in chaos and ready to throw in the towel? Adoptive families may face unique challenges that require a supportive professional who has personal and professional knowledge of attachment adaptations, trauma responses, anxiety, grief, and the adoption circle. As a parent of three, all adopted transracially, I have faced both the joy and struggle of parenting . When working with you, I will bring my personal and professional experience using a sensitive, non-judgmental approach as I help you find renewed hope and joy for yourself and your family.

Therapy is a process of investigation and change, looking deeply at what works and what doesn't work. While some answers may lie in the past, you and I will work together to understand your life, relationships, and desire for change as they are right now. Change begins the moment you recognize the need for it. I have the skills, compassion, and desire to help you explore new possibilities and practice the change you want. Examples of issues I have worked with include depression and anxiety, infertility, life transitions, relationship difficulties, parenting , and family of origin and attachment issues.

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.

My practice is centered around supporting individuals and couples at those tricky life stage transitions, and to support the development of a new rhythm of being, while integrating both their past and present identities as a person, partner, and parent . My approach to therapy is collaborative - where healing occurs within relational contexts. As I walk along side you, I attempt to remain rooted within a trauma informed, systems and attachment-based perspective.

I am a passionate therapist who believes in the power of change. As a mother of two, a wife, a child development specialist and a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, I, personally and professionally understand the highs and lows in parenting and relationships. Together, we will put the joy back into parenting , your partnership and in life! With over a decade of experience working with families, individuals and couples, I am able to help empower you, engage your children and build your relationships.

There are times when life feels unbearable. Being off-balance mentally, emotionally, physically, socially, or spiritually makes it hard to be resilient and hopeful. My style is to be compassionate and direct in helping you unpack challenges such as living with ADHD, figure out relationship issues, manage parenting struggles, or transition to a new phase in life. I enjoy helping women of any age utilize their strengths to find hope and courage in redefining themselves to step into a higher level of their own power.

My goal is to help you manage the role of parenting in a supportive and non-judgmental environment, develop a more balanced family life and address emotional and behavioral concerns within your home. I am able to work with the individuals in your family as well as your family as a whole. In my work, I take a direct yet affirming approach in addressing complex emotional and behavioral concerns. I especially enjoy engaging families in developing effective communication and behavior management skills.

As parents, it can be frustrating to feel like you've done everything in your power to help your child and are unable to come up with a solution. If this sounds like something you're going through, please reach out so that we can work together to find strategies to assist your child as they go through this journey. We can also address parenting strategies and stress management to help support you and your child's overall health. Together we can help your family write a story that's filled with resiliency, strength, forgiveness, and healing.

My specialty areas include parenting , couples, adult individuals and adolescents. I help parents to see the mind behind their child's behaviors and empower them to parent through positive connection while maintaining structure. With couples I focus on fostering greater attunement and communication while also empowering each individual to bring the best part of themselves and advocate for what they desire in the relationship. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depressed mood, low self-esteem, relationships concerns, life transitions, exploring spirituality and family of origin issues. I also see adolescents experiencing the struggles common to that stage of life.

Joy. It's what we're all searching for. Sometimes we need some help along the way to find it. Whether you are searching for joy for yourself, your child, or your family, I am here for you. Through a relational and compassionate approach I will help you uncover the strength and capacity that already exist within you and help you develop new skills allowing you to persevere, blossom, and thrive.