Play Therapy in Minneapolis, MN
At Core Psychotherapy, we don’t just treat symptoms — we uncover the human stories beneath them. We reject cookie-cutter solutions in favor of deep, individualized work grounded in psychoanalytic wisdom and modern neuroscience. This is therapy for those ready to engage courageously with their thoughts, habits, and inner lives to create lasting, meaningful change.
At Core Psychotherapy, we don’t just treat symptoms — we uncover the human stories beneath them. We reject cookie-cutter solutions in favor of deep, individualized work grounded in psychoanalytic wisdom and modern neuroscience. This is therapy for those ready to engage courageously with their thoughts, habits, and inner lives to create lasting, meaningful change.
Welcome to a space where embracing your present emotional experiences leads to profound personal growth and transformation. Neglecting these emotions can leave us feeling unseen, insecure, and alone. I aim to create a safe environment where you can intentionally explore these feelings. With an MA in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas, my clinical interests span men's issues, neurodiversity, relationships, sexuality, and trauma.
Welcome to a space where embracing your present emotional experiences leads to profound personal growth and transformation. Neglecting these emotions can leave us feeling unseen, insecure, and alone. I aim to create a safe environment where you can intentionally explore these feelings. With an MA in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas, my clinical interests span men's issues, neurodiversity, relationships, sexuality, and trauma.
Making change and asking for help can be one of the hardest things to do. I’m Jenna (She/Her), and my work focuses on building connection and holding a safe space for clients to feel the full range of their experiences. Finding comfort in the uncomfortable, we can change old patterns that don’t serve us anymore, communicate our needs, and cultivate social justice and joy. I am here to celebrate and support your unique passions, and to learn from you what matters most in your life. I work with clients to build resilience and self-esteem, reduce stress, heal from trauma, and achieve greater self-awareness.
Making change and asking for help can be one of the hardest things to do. I’m Jenna (She/Her), and my work focuses on building connection and holding a safe space for clients to feel the full range of their experiences. Finding comfort in the uncomfortable, we can change old patterns that don’t serve us anymore, communicate our needs, and cultivate social justice and joy. I am here to celebrate and support your unique passions, and to learn from you what matters most in your life. I work with clients to build resilience and self-esteem, reduce stress, heal from trauma, and achieve greater self-awareness.
Dr. Zamzam Dini
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Minneapolis, MN 55430
Waitlist for new clients
I have the privilege and honor of working with individuals and couples with trauma history using Brainspotting, Narrative Exposure Therapy, and other trauma-focused modalities. I primarily work with adolescents, young adults, couples, and families; however, everyone is welcome in my space. I also work with clients who do not need trauma work and use an experiential approach to therapy. This means I show up authentically, use humor, and think systemically, not just focusing on the individual. I am currently only taking on couples and families as new clients.
I have the privilege and honor of working with individuals and couples with trauma history using Brainspotting, Narrative Exposure Therapy, and other trauma-focused modalities. I primarily work with adolescents, young adults, couples, and families; however, everyone is welcome in my space. I also work with clients who do not need trauma work and use an experiential approach to therapy. This means I show up authentically, use humor, and think systemically, not just focusing on the individual. I am currently only taking on couples and families as new clients.
Claudia Coleman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CYT
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy can offer guidance and support in times when we find ourselves faced with painful and challenging life circumstances. We may feel stuck in repetitive patterns that we can’t seem to break — feeling lost, overwhelmed, and unsure of what to do. As a psychodynamic therapist, I invite you to explore the places that you tend to avoid or keep hidden. Through this process you will deepen your self-awareness and gain greater insight into any struggles, patterns, and problems you are facing in life, thus opening new possibilities and ways of engaging in life more fully as yourself.
Therapy can offer guidance and support in times when we find ourselves faced with painful and challenging life circumstances. We may feel stuck in repetitive patterns that we can’t seem to break — feeling lost, overwhelmed, and unsure of what to do. As a psychodynamic therapist, I invite you to explore the places that you tend to avoid or keep hidden. Through this process you will deepen your self-awareness and gain greater insight into any struggles, patterns, and problems you are facing in life, thus opening new possibilities and ways of engaging in life more fully as yourself.
I strive to create a collaborative, non-judgemental space to address immediate concerns and grow self-understanding. An important part of that process is building a therapeutic relationship, one where you feel safe and can speak freely. I see my role as a thought partner helping you grow your internal awareness and trust in yourself. Together, we'll explore how certain life experiences have shaped patterns of relating to yourself and others, and explore how this impacts your emotional life. This is an individualized approach that takes into account your unique history, challenges and strengths in guiding the treatment.
I strive to create a collaborative, non-judgemental space to address immediate concerns and grow self-understanding. An important part of that process is building a therapeutic relationship, one where you feel safe and can speak freely. I see my role as a thought partner helping you grow your internal awareness and trust in yourself. Together, we'll explore how certain life experiences have shaped patterns of relating to yourself and others, and explore how this impacts your emotional life. This is an individualized approach that takes into account your unique history, challenges and strengths in guiding the treatment.
I specialize with children 0-5, neurodivergent/queer/ gender questioning people of all ages, and couples. My individual sessions are trauma informed and social justice oriented with children, teens, and adults. I love helping with skills for neurodivergence, adjusting to life changes, parenting, pre/post natal and relationship issues. My couples are often Queer, Polyam, and Kink; although all couples are welcome. I also help couples with mental health impacts, parenting, sex issues, and identity.
I specialize with children 0-5, neurodivergent/queer/ gender questioning people of all ages, and couples. My individual sessions are trauma informed and social justice oriented with children, teens, and adults. I love helping with skills for neurodivergence, adjusting to life changes, parenting, pre/post natal and relationship issues. My couples are often Queer, Polyam, and Kink; although all couples are welcome. I also help couples with mental health impacts, parenting, sex issues, and identity.
Emotional healing and trauma thriving is a process. I will join you in your quest and walk alongside every step of the way. Your journey with me will touch every area of your humanity; providing a wholistic approach to your healing.
Emotional healing and trauma thriving is a process. I will join you in your quest and walk alongside every step of the way. Your journey with me will touch every area of your humanity; providing a wholistic approach to your healing.
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.
You don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. From the moment we're born, life is full of transitions - some expected and some that turn everything upside down. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, or struggles in relationships, support is available. You're not alone in this journey.
You don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. From the moment we're born, life is full of transitions - some expected and some that turn everything upside down. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, or struggles in relationships, support is available. You're not alone in this journey.
People come to therapy for many reasons. In the first few sessions, I want to get to know you--what you are struggling with, your hopes and fears for the future, what seems to be getting in the way, what strengths and assets you bring. Together, we arrive at a plan, identifying your goals, sources of distress, and how best to work toward symptom relief and greater satisfaction with life and relationships. My approach integrates several treatment modalities, including psychoanalytic/psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based therapies, life-span developmental approaches, attachment theory, family and couples therapy.
People come to therapy for many reasons. In the first few sessions, I want to get to know you--what you are struggling with, your hopes and fears for the future, what seems to be getting in the way, what strengths and assets you bring. Together, we arrive at a plan, identifying your goals, sources of distress, and how best to work toward symptom relief and greater satisfaction with life and relationships. My approach integrates several treatment modalities, including psychoanalytic/psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based therapies, life-span developmental approaches, attachment theory, family and couples therapy.
Hi, I’m Heidi! I understand that healing is not linear. Sometimes emotions rise over items that you once considered healed, and I’m here to help to move through them at your speed and help you to honor your journey. How you heal is deeply personal, and I’m looking forward to exploring this with you. You are your best healer; I’m here to guide and support you. In my personal time, I enjoy being outdoors, hiking, spending time with my animals, and exploring all that life has to offer.
Hi, I’m Heidi! I understand that healing is not linear. Sometimes emotions rise over items that you once considered healed, and I’m here to help to move through them at your speed and help you to honor your journey. How you heal is deeply personal, and I’m looking forward to exploring this with you. You are your best healer; I’m here to guide and support you. In my personal time, I enjoy being outdoors, hiking, spending time with my animals, and exploring all that life has to offer.
I enjoy seeing a wide variety of clients as I am able to offer them some unique perspectives to improve and change their current situation. It is my hope that our work together will challenge you to grow in ways you imagined and in some you do not. I have been a pastor in the Lutheran church and that gives me some unique abilities to help you utilize your faith as a strength. Although faith is not a prerequisite to counseling, I offer faith based counseling for those who have spirituality as one of their resources. I also see the value of animals in the lives of my clients and we offer a pet friendly environment.
I enjoy seeing a wide variety of clients as I am able to offer them some unique perspectives to improve and change their current situation. It is my hope that our work together will challenge you to grow in ways you imagined and in some you do not. I have been a pastor in the Lutheran church and that gives me some unique abilities to help you utilize your faith as a strength. Although faith is not a prerequisite to counseling, I offer faith based counseling for those who have spirituality as one of their resources. I also see the value of animals in the lives of my clients and we offer a pet friendly environment.
In my work as a therapist, I believe deeply in creating a space where every part of you is welcome. Whether you’re navigating emotional/behavioral challenges, identity questions, relationship struggles, or simply trying to understand yourself more fully, my role is to walk alongside you, offering curiosity, care, and support as you explore what it means to be you.
In my work as a therapist, I believe deeply in creating a space where every part of you is welcome. Whether you’re navigating emotional/behavioral challenges, identity questions, relationship struggles, or simply trying to understand yourself more fully, my role is to walk alongside you, offering curiosity, care, and support as you explore what it means to be you.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist since 2011, I have had the pleasure of providing services to individuals, families, and couples dealing with communication issues, intimacy concerns, family conflict, and marital instability. The goal will be to identify ineffective behaviors to improve the ability to communicate and work towards healthier patterns of living in peace and harmony. I offer solution-based work, often utilizing Gottman's Method, as well as in-depth work from an attachment and cognitive behavioral lens. My goal is to create a safe, open and honest environment where we face life's challenges together.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist since 2011, I have had the pleasure of providing services to individuals, families, and couples dealing with communication issues, intimacy concerns, family conflict, and marital instability. The goal will be to identify ineffective behaviors to improve the ability to communicate and work towards healthier patterns of living in peace and harmony. I offer solution-based work, often utilizing Gottman's Method, as well as in-depth work from an attachment and cognitive behavioral lens. My goal is to create a safe, open and honest environment where we face life's challenges together.
As Rumi says, “This being human is a guest house…” for joy, depression, awareness, meanness, shame as well as the peace or the chaos they can bring into our lives. They come as guides and often don’t leave us until they teach us what we need to learn. Learning to meet and face these guests head-on can require compassion, non-judgmental guidance, patience, support and to know that you are not alone in this human experience. I believe that everyone deserves a safe place to discover who they are. A place to be honest and to be vulnerable without fear or judgment.
As Rumi says, “This being human is a guest house…” for joy, depression, awareness, meanness, shame as well as the peace or the chaos they can bring into our lives. They come as guides and often don’t leave us until they teach us what we need to learn. Learning to meet and face these guests head-on can require compassion, non-judgmental guidance, patience, support and to know that you are not alone in this human experience. I believe that everyone deserves a safe place to discover who they are. A place to be honest and to be vulnerable without fear or judgment.
You might feel stuck in old emotional patterns, overwhelmed by anxiety, or unsure how to navigate your relationships. Maybe you’re carrying the weight of past trauma or sensing that something in your life feels off. You want more than just relief, you’re ready to embrace yourself fully, in all your different versions, and open to viewing yourself with compassion. You’re seeking clarity, connection, and a way forward that feels more like you.
You might feel stuck in old emotional patterns, overwhelmed by anxiety, or unsure how to navigate your relationships. Maybe you’re carrying the weight of past trauma or sensing that something in your life feels off. You want more than just relief, you’re ready to embrace yourself fully, in all your different versions, and open to viewing yourself with compassion. You’re seeking clarity, connection, and a way forward that feels more like you.
I use a holistic approach to treatment emphasizing on rapport building. "There is a reason for all behavior and when it comes to people seeking true wellness, I don't want people to depend on medication." I enjoy helping people change and explore themselves. "The scarecrow, in the movie The Wiz, thought that he did not have a brain. He believed that he was just a sack of old newspapers; but, it took the experience of a "journey" to help him realize that he was not just a sack of newspapers but a wealth of information. "Lets find your wealth!"
I use a holistic approach to treatment emphasizing on rapport building. "There is a reason for all behavior and when it comes to people seeking true wellness, I don't want people to depend on medication." I enjoy helping people change and explore themselves. "The scarecrow, in the movie The Wiz, thought that he did not have a brain. He believed that he was just a sack of old newspapers; but, it took the experience of a "journey" to help him realize that he was not just a sack of newspapers but a wealth of information. "Lets find your wealth!"
I serve adults, families, and children (ages 4-18) with a variety of challenges. I help men and women handle breakups or relationship difficulties, cope with being single, navigate dating, create healthy relationships, manage anger/ frustration, deal with depression, explore adoptee issues, and adapt to change or loss. I serve families with children who are pushing boundaries, fighting with or blaming others, worrying excessively, yelling/talking back, lacking appropriate social skills or have poor self-esteem. I also work with adoptive families who are concerned about their adopted child's "problem" behaviors, difficulties adjusting, or challenges in connecting with others.
I serve adults, families, and children (ages 4-18) with a variety of challenges. I help men and women handle breakups or relationship difficulties, cope with being single, navigate dating, create healthy relationships, manage anger/ frustration, deal with depression, explore adoptee issues, and adapt to change or loss. I serve families with children who are pushing boundaries, fighting with or blaming others, worrying excessively, yelling/talking back, lacking appropriate social skills or have poor self-esteem. I also work with adoptive families who are concerned about their adopted child's "problem" behaviors, difficulties adjusting, or challenges in connecting with others.
Accepting BCBS, Medicare or private pay clients for evening/weekend virtual appointments for OK and MN. Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? Are your relationships, health and self-esteem suffering? Are are you experiencing grief and loss or anxiety about the future? Through the use of attachment based focused therapy I can help address these issues. Specialized in serving individual and couples, I have extensive experience addressing Veterans and women's issues, depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, anger and self-esteem. Contact me by phone or hit 'email now' to schedule a free 15 min consult.
Accepting BCBS, Medicare or private pay clients for evening/weekend virtual appointments for OK and MN. Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? Are your relationships, health and self-esteem suffering? Are are you experiencing grief and loss or anxiety about the future? Through the use of attachment based focused therapy I can help address these issues. Specialized in serving individual and couples, I have extensive experience addressing Veterans and women's issues, depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, anger and self-esteem. Contact me by phone or hit 'email now' to schedule a free 15 min consult.
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