Positive Psychology Therapists in Minneapolis, MN
I am passionate about working with individuals who feel disconnected from parts of themselves. Perhaps you are highly logical but struggle to identify or feel emotions. Or maybe you feel emotions so intensely that your sense of self gets lost. I use various modalities including narrative therapy, mindfulness, and the use of symbols and metaphors to assist in the discovery of a more expansive self where there is love, again or for the first time, for rejected parts.
I am passionate about working with individuals who feel disconnected from parts of themselves. Perhaps you are highly logical but struggle to identify or feel emotions. Or maybe you feel emotions so intensely that your sense of self gets lost. I use various modalities including narrative therapy, mindfulness, and the use of symbols and metaphors to assist in the discovery of a more expansive self where there is love, again or for the first time, for rejected parts.
You’re ready to understand yourself more deeply, your emotions, habits, and patterns, and to find freedom from what’s been holding you back. Maybe you’re navigating anxiety, depression, or challenges with substance use, or you’re simply curious about your personality and what drives you. You want therapy that’s practical, compassionate, and tailored to you. Together, we’ll uncover what works best for your growth and recovery.
You’re ready to understand yourself more deeply, your emotions, habits, and patterns, and to find freedom from what’s been holding you back. Maybe you’re navigating anxiety, depression, or challenges with substance use, or you’re simply curious about your personality and what drives you. You want therapy that’s practical, compassionate, and tailored to you. Together, we’ll uncover what works best for your growth and recovery.
Dr. Uyanga Bayandalai
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, LPCC, LADC, CRC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
You are stronger than you may realize, and healing is possible. My role as your therapist is to help you connect with your inner resilience, release what no longer serves you, and move toward the life you want to live. I provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences, honor your emotions, and create meaningful, lasting change.
You are stronger than you may realize, and healing is possible. My role as your therapist is to help you connect with your inner resilience, release what no longer serves you, and move toward the life you want to live. I provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences, honor your emotions, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I'm not a stereotypical, rigid, "how do you feel about that?" kind of therapist. I'm a casual, quirky kind of therapist. I will show up authentically and welcome you to do the same. Are you into sarcasm, dark humor, or swearing? I'm here for it. Are you reserved, nervous, sensitive, shy, or tearful? I'm here for you, too! I believe therapy isn't just about the bad or difficult things - but all of who you are. I want our sessions to be a space for you to share your story, laugh, process, build skills, cry, problem-solve, vent, or just talk about what's on your mind. Therapy is whatever you want and need it to be!
I'm not a stereotypical, rigid, "how do you feel about that?" kind of therapist. I'm a casual, quirky kind of therapist. I will show up authentically and welcome you to do the same. Are you into sarcasm, dark humor, or swearing? I'm here for it. Are you reserved, nervous, sensitive, shy, or tearful? I'm here for you, too! I believe therapy isn't just about the bad or difficult things - but all of who you are. I want our sessions to be a space for you to share your story, laugh, process, build skills, cry, problem-solve, vent, or just talk about what's on your mind. Therapy is whatever you want and need it to be!
No matter what you do to stop the cycle of falling in love with the wrong people, having emotional or sexual affairs, or creating fantasy relationships in your head, you find yourself right back where you started. You feel like you've lost control and have a constant war going on in your head. You are living a double life and it's eating you alive. You are sick of the stress you're under to constantly hide your phone because you don't want your partner to find out about this second life. As a specialist in healthy sexuality and relationships, I can help you get off your current rollercoaster. I also use EMDR to help your brain heal.
No matter what you do to stop the cycle of falling in love with the wrong people, having emotional or sexual affairs, or creating fantasy relationships in your head, you find yourself right back where you started. You feel like you've lost control and have a constant war going on in your head. You are living a double life and it's eating you alive. You are sick of the stress you're under to constantly hide your phone because you don't want your partner to find out about this second life. As a specialist in healthy sexuality and relationships, I can help you get off your current rollercoaster. I also use EMDR to help your brain heal.
My approach to therapy is rooted in compassion and respect. I believe that you are the best expert on yourself, and that my role as a therapist is to create a safe and open space to deepen your awareness of yourself and to explore if, when, and how it might be the right time to make changes in your life.
My approach to therapy is rooted in compassion and respect. I believe that you are the best expert on yourself, and that my role as a therapist is to create a safe and open space to deepen your awareness of yourself and to explore if, when, and how it might be the right time to make changes in your life.
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in a pattern that isn't serving you? Asking for support can often be a step toward healing. I am passionate about walking alongside your journey to recovery, resilience, and self-discovery. By exploring the relationship between the brain, body, and our need for connection, we can understand and heal the parts of ourselves that are hurting. I emphasize holistic health and enjoy bringing humor into navigating everyday stressors and life transitions. Before starting my practice, I worked in management & non-profits and bring this diverse set of skills to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space.
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in a pattern that isn't serving you? Asking for support can often be a step toward healing. I am passionate about walking alongside your journey to recovery, resilience, and self-discovery. By exploring the relationship between the brain, body, and our need for connection, we can understand and heal the parts of ourselves that are hurting. I emphasize holistic health and enjoy bringing humor into navigating everyday stressors and life transitions. Before starting my practice, I worked in management & non-profits and bring this diverse set of skills to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space.
Therapy, like life, happens in the context of relationships. Our first task will be to form our own. During this time I’ll hear from you about what’s going well in your life as well as what is feeling difficult or overwhelming. Our work can take several forms, but in all of them I value connection, humor, and authenticity.
Therapy, like life, happens in the context of relationships. Our first task will be to form our own. During this time I’ll hear from you about what’s going well in your life as well as what is feeling difficult or overwhelming. Our work can take several forms, but in all of them I value connection, humor, and authenticity.
I understand that healing is not absolute. Emotions can resurface around experiences you once thought you had healed. I’m here to walk through those moments with you—at your pace—while honoring you. Your healing is a deeply personal journey, and I’m here to support you as you reconnect with your inner wisdom. You are your own best healer. A healer is not someone that you go to for healing. A healer is someone who activates within you your own ability to heal yourself. As an empathy-based therapist, I’m here to connect with your energy and offer guidance throughout your unique healing process.
I understand that healing is not absolute. Emotions can resurface around experiences you once thought you had healed. I’m here to walk through those moments with you—at your pace—while honoring you. Your healing is a deeply personal journey, and I’m here to support you as you reconnect with your inner wisdom. You are your own best healer. A healer is not someone that you go to for healing. A healer is someone who activates within you your own ability to heal yourself. As an empathy-based therapist, I’m here to connect with your energy and offer guidance throughout your unique healing process.
I work with highly sensitive people who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns of self-doubt, burnout, and disconnection. My clients often long for deeper peace, stronger boundaries, and more authentic relationships—but they may not know where to start. Many are navigating life transitions, past trauma, or complex emotions that leave them feeling isolated or exhausted. They want to feel more grounded, aligned, and confident in who they are and how they move through the world.
I work with highly sensitive people who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns of self-doubt, burnout, and disconnection. My clients often long for deeper peace, stronger boundaries, and more authentic relationships—but they may not know where to start. Many are navigating life transitions, past trauma, or complex emotions that leave them feeling isolated or exhausted. They want to feel more grounded, aligned, and confident in who they are and how they move through the world.
Have you always been the strong one, but lately it feels like too much? You may be struggling with anxiety, burnout, people-pleasing, or unresolved trauma. You don’t have to carry it alone. In therapy, we’ll create a safe space to unpack what’s holding you back and help you reconnect with your voice, strength, and healing.
Have you always been the strong one, but lately it feels like too much? You may be struggling with anxiety, burnout, people-pleasing, or unresolved trauma. You don’t have to carry it alone. In therapy, we’ll create a safe space to unpack what’s holding you back and help you reconnect with your voice, strength, and healing.
As a therapist working in several non-profit organizations, community clinics, and integrated health centers, I offer experience serving individuals seeking options to better understand themselves and more effectively navigate the stressors of their lives. Having the opportunity to bear witness to people gaining a sense of self-awareness, personal-growth, and radical acceptance is a source of great fulfillment and joy for me. I have experience working with clients navigating life transitions, grief and loss, immigration stressors, sociopolitical distress, single and complex trauma, depression, and anxiety.
As a therapist working in several non-profit organizations, community clinics, and integrated health centers, I offer experience serving individuals seeking options to better understand themselves and more effectively navigate the stressors of their lives. Having the opportunity to bear witness to people gaining a sense of self-awareness, personal-growth, and radical acceptance is a source of great fulfillment and joy for me. I have experience working with clients navigating life transitions, grief and loss, immigration stressors, sociopolitical distress, single and complex trauma, depression, and anxiety.
Jeannine Katherine Myrvik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55403
I have been working with adults experiencing life challenges for the last 20 years. I believe the vulnerability of seeking help to make your life better is pure courage. I understand the investment required in doing this work and seek to make your time in therapy valuable and worthwhile. My approach is validating as well as direct. My clients say that I am able to understand their situations quickly, and provide clear ideas of how to cope differently. I am a skills oriented therapist who has many ideas for strategies in working towards your goals.
I have been working with adults experiencing life challenges for the last 20 years. I believe the vulnerability of seeking help to make your life better is pure courage. I understand the investment required in doing this work and seek to make your time in therapy valuable and worthwhile. My approach is validating as well as direct. My clients say that I am able to understand their situations quickly, and provide clear ideas of how to cope differently. I am a skills oriented therapist who has many ideas for strategies in working towards your goals.
I am passionate about working with young adults and college students who are seeking personal growth, self-discovery, and meaningful change in their lives. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or navigating life transitions, I understand how these challenges can impact your mental health and prevent you from living the life you want. Through a collaborative and holistic approach, I use evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help you overcome these difficulties and achieve lasting change.
I am passionate about working with young adults and college students who are seeking personal growth, self-discovery, and meaningful change in their lives. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or navigating life transitions, I understand how these challenges can impact your mental health and prevent you from living the life you want. Through a collaborative and holistic approach, I use evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help you overcome these difficulties and achieve lasting 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.
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 work with adult clients and students who have anxiety, depression, work stress, relationships issues, grief & loss, life transitions, existential crises, mental disorders management, and chemical dependency issues. I work well with clients from the LGBTQIA+ community and those who have mood disorders. I will help you cope with and resolve painful and difficult situations with a knowledgeable, empathetic, and insightful approach that can gently challenge your perspective with wisdom, insight, and coping skills. I offer of free 15 minute consultation to prospective clients.
I work with adult clients and students who have anxiety, depression, work stress, relationships issues, grief & loss, life transitions, existential crises, mental disorders management, and chemical dependency issues. I work well with clients from the LGBTQIA+ community and those who have mood disorders. I will help you cope with and resolve painful and difficult situations with a knowledgeable, empathetic, and insightful approach that can gently challenge your perspective with wisdom, insight, and coping skills. I offer of free 15 minute consultation to prospective clients.
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.
Rachael is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in the use of neurofeedback training with adults ages 18+ to address struggles with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, addiction, SPMI diagnoses, and a wide range of additional mental health concerns. Rachael has followed the advances of neuropsychology throughout her career in an effort to better understand and address the struggles her clients face. In 2020 while researching new approaches to mental health, Rachael discovered neurofeedback/neurotherapy training was an alternative intervention that is evidence-based, non-invasive, and highly effective.
Rachael is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in the use of neurofeedback training with adults ages 18+ to address struggles with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, addiction, SPMI diagnoses, and a wide range of additional mental health concerns. Rachael has followed the advances of neuropsychology throughout her career in an effort to better understand and address the struggles her clients face. In 2020 while researching new approaches to mental health, Rachael discovered neurofeedback/neurotherapy training was an alternative intervention that is evidence-based, non-invasive, and highly effective.
I offer attachment-focused EMDR, an evidence-based modality for the treatment of complex trauma. EMDR can efficiently target debilitating psychological and physiological symptoms. Clients also tend to emerge from this process with markedly improved self-esteem, a personalized mental health “toolkit”, and a revised, empowering life narrative.
I offer attachment-focused EMDR, an evidence-based modality for the treatment of complex trauma. EMDR can efficiently target debilitating psychological and physiological symptoms. Clients also tend to emerge from this process with markedly improved self-esteem, a personalized mental health “toolkit”, and a revised, empowering life narrative.
Therapy is a space to heal, grow, and reconnect with who you are. I offer a warm, inclusive, and compassionate environment where you can feel truly seen and supported. Together, we’ll navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, personality disorders, and life transitions. Using psychodynamic, CBT, solution-focused, and person-centered approaches, I tailor each session to your unique needs—honoring your identity and empowering you toward meaningful, lasting change. My goal is for you to see meaningful change in your life through our work in sessions.
Therapy is a space to heal, grow, and reconnect with who you are. I offer a warm, inclusive, and compassionate environment where you can feel truly seen and supported. Together, we’ll navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, personality disorders, and life transitions. Using psychodynamic, CBT, solution-focused, and person-centered approaches, I tailor each session to your unique needs—honoring your identity and empowering you toward meaningful, lasting change. My goal is for you to see meaningful change in your life through our work in sessions.
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Positive Psychology Therapists
How does positive psychology therapy work?
Positive psychology therapy derives from the work of Martin Seligman of the University of Pennsylvania. He and others developed the field of positive psychology building on humanistic theory. Positive psychology therapy is similar to acceptance and commitment therapy, and it essentially quiets emotional distress through positivity, contentment, and well-being. This therapy does not reduce the individual to symptoms and conditions.
When do I know if I need treatment using positive psychology?
If an individual is overwhelmed by emotional distress and general negativity, they may feel trapped. A positive psychology therapist can help them view their emotions and behaviors differently, and approach life with a better understanding of their positive strengths. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from positive psychology therapy?
The patient may be asked to explore their signature strengths. The therapist will also ask the individual to talk about their goals, which should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely. Discussing negative experiences and symptoms is important, but so is the exploration of positive experiences. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more positive and fulfilling way. This therapy is proactive and may use forgiveness, gratitude, hope, and compassion to help reframe negativity.
Is positive psychology effective in therapy?
Positive psychology therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with eating disorders benefit from this type of intervention. This therapy encourages the person to reframe their distressed thoughts and move into healthier patterns of functioning. This therapy also aims to move an individual toward what works well in their life. Positive psychology therapy can elicit lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.