Positive Psychology Therapists in Minneapolis, MN

Everyone at different points in life experiences difficult circumstances and issues that cause stress, anxiety, sadness, grief, anger, confusion, and other responses that impact the quality of our lives and relationships. My goal is to create a safe and accepting context for clients to discuss their struggles and specific problems, heal from psychological, social, and spiritual injury, and develop effective methods for coping with life’s challenges. Please feel free to contact me if you are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, recent loss or trauma, work-related issues, relationship problems, or spiritual abuse.

Feeling down lately, unable to cope, overwhelmed and nothing seems to lift your spirits? Does stress, anxiety or excessive worry affect your daily routine and your relationships? It might be time to seek help from a licensed professional. Together we concentrate on how you are currently feeling emotionally and physically, how your thoughts and feelings are affecting your relationships and your daily life. We will focus on how we can work together to lift your spirits and help you cope with the challenges that come your way.

*Please email about availability* Therapy is not surgery; you don't go to sleep and wake up with all of your problems solved. The sweat and strain and heavy lifting are mostly yours. But with this, however, you can feel more satisfied with therapy when actively involved in the sessions. It is my role to work with your motivation & continue to foster this growth towards positive change. I operate from a person-centered approach, which emphasizes being genuine, providing unconditional positive regard, and empathic understanding in the efforts to foster our therapeutic connection to enhance this emotional & powerful relationship.

Do you have a young adult who is struggling to find their path? I work with parents who would like to support their young adult(s) to help them create their desired future. I partner with young adults and/or their families to help them set goals, change behaviors, and design a life that aligns with their values and ambitions. My goal is to help clients step into careers that enhance their lives and that match their interests and skills. Positive Psychology , Solution-Focused strategies, and coaching all help to increase overall life and work satisfaction.

Are you feeling stressed out, unhappy and want your life and/or your relationship to change, but thinking there is nothing you can do? Do you feel that no one can understand what you are going through and don't know where to turn? These feelings of frustration and pain can be very hard to handle alone. In this turbulent time of confusion, worry and sadness that you may be experiencing, (dealing with emotionally abusive relationships, infidelity, divorce, depression, anxiety, grief and loss), just call now for your 20 minute complimentary strategy session, and feel hopeful again! Today you are one step closer to a positive new you!

I bet you are exhausted, despite looking like you have it all together from the outside. People close to you likely describe you as a high achiever, accomplished, disciplined, never confrontational, and always there for others. But despite doing everything you "should" be doing, you feel as if you will never measure up. You may identify with labels such as "perfectionist," "people-pleaser," "overthinker," "overachiever," or "procrastinator." You likely fear failure, have a difficult time delegating, and hold yourself to incredibly high standards. You are tired of fighting yourself to be the best, brightest, and kindest.

You may be at a point where you are feeling depressed because you feel alone and misunderstood. Changes in your life are overwhelming. Life and relationships are difficult to manage. You may be thinking that you “should” be stronger and not let things bother you so why do they? Your marriage has a lot of challenges and you and your spouse do not see eye to eye. You are an LGBTQ identified person and are feeling stuck. You are encountering roadblocks in your personal life and relationships. You want so much in life, but nothing seems to come together for you.

Jackie is passionate about helping others succeed in improving their mental health and chemical health symptoms so they can live an optimal healthy life. She utilizes Positive Psychology concepts and Motivational Interviewing which are both a form of strength-based approaches. Motivational Interviewing has been defined as “a collaborative, person-centered form of guiding to elicit and strengthen motivation to change”. Jackie also uses an informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Are you noticing a lack of direction and fulfillment in your current career? Maybe you are thinking about making a career change and are not sure which way to go. Career counseling, exploration, and coaching is an excellent place to begin your journey. I mix my training in psychology and career counseling with the power of assessment to support you in reaching a higher level of fulfillment. Self-awareness is a powerful strength! You will become the expert with a framework to back it up. Discover far, far more enjoyable, effortless, and effective career pathways to improve your life.

Accepting new clients. Clients seeking therapy can come as they are. It is my goal to have the education and tools for facilitating their process through areas of concern and to work toward goals. I work with individual adults, couples, families, teens, and children in a variety of areas, including mental health therapy, substance use disorder, EMDR trauma therapy, hypnotherapy, quitting smoking, phobias, confidence, and equine-assisted therapy. I have been a life coach and hypnotist for 11 years, substance use disorder counselor for 5 years, and I am a prelicensed mental health therapist under supervision. I work primarily online.

There's no shame in the sex therapy or coaching game! LET'S TALK ABOUT SEX! Sex therapy can help heal shame, feel sexy AF, increase confidence, and more! Deep down you've hidden who you really are and shame takes over when you think about asking for help. Feeling safe is your goal in therapy and you want to feel comfortable with a sex therapist before SPILLING THE TEA! If you are ready to SLAY ALL DAY, tell anxiety to shut the fuck up, ask your partner to dominate you while you call them daddy, play around with makeup to explore your gender, or put yourself on the MFing to-do list for a change, then you are in the right place!

There is hope after trauma. MEND Therapy is unique in the twin cities in that we are an in-house, all-inclusive collaboration of trauma-informed body workers and psychotherapists. The research is clear: trauma lives in the body, not just the mind. We utilize the cutting edge, most effective and always research-based methods for treating trauma. Because trauma is not just in your head and talk therapy isn't enough.

Are you struggling in your relationship to yourself or others? Would you like to feel better about yourself and life in general? Have losses taken the joy out of life? Are you a survivor of traumatic experiences? Would you like to make changes and are unsure where to begin? My approach is collaborative and gentle, tailored to your needs and issues. Let's work together towards reconnecting you to your own inner wisdom! I would love to help you in developing your strengths, internal resources and coping skills for the challenges in your life.

Do you ever wonder why some days are better than others? Are you feeling unbalanced, overwhelmed, or just need someone to talk to? Although this is a common experience for most people, you may notice that the harder days are starting to increase or your feelings are beginning to get in the way of life. If so it may be beneficial to talk to someone. Whether you are trying to get back to life after the pandemic, experiencing anxiety, feeling out of balance, or are having relationship issues. I am here to help.

Currently accepting new clients for telehealth in Minnesota, Michigan, and Florida as well as Supervisees in MN who are seeking LMFT/LPC/LPCC licensure. My clients are often either grieving, caring for a parent or spouse, or experiencing their own chronic or terminal illness. Oftentimes I help families have hard conversations about end-of-life decisions and potential moves into residential long-term care. It's true, there is always something more pleasant to talk about. And these conversations need to happen, too.