Therapists in Minnetonka, MN

Are you experiencing a nagging feeling that your life is not aligned with your true self or with where you want it to be heading? Are you feeling lost, stuck, or unhappy? This is the voice of your subconscious. I encourage you to listen to your instinct and trust that you have the power to do something about it. It is absolutely possible for anyone to improve their lives regardless of where they are at now or where they came from. It is recognized that each individual's needs are as unique as they are.

I am a licensed psychologist and addiction counselor. My specialty is treating social anxiety. People with social anxiety suffer from unmanageable levels of tension in interacting with others. Everything that makes life wonderful – friendship, love relationships, academic and career success – can fail to develop because of high levels of social anxiety. Social anxiety often comes entangled with other conditions, such as developmental trauma, addiction, high-functioning autism, and depression. I focus my practice on this cluster of problems.

Dr. Mary Auster Shanesy is a Licensed Psychologist whose professional journey has taken her from an inner-city community mental health clinic, to a brain injury hospital, to working with the serious and persistently mentally ill, to helping incarcerated offenders, and finally to her current work with every day, average, “normal” people just like all of us. Dr. Shanesy has focused her energies on helping individuals who want to free themselves from the suffering created by lies, and is the author of Becoming the Hero of Your Own Life: The Lies That Bind, and the Problem with Happily Ever .

I have been providing direct services to children, families, organizations, and businesses for thirty two years. My services help to educate, support and strengthen family, marital, personal and organizational relationships."

I have been providing adult individual, couples and group therapy for over 20 years. I listen carefully to address the individual concerns of each client and I incoorperate the whole person, emotions, body, mind and spiritual support to therapy. My gentleness and sense of hope helps clients feel safe and open up to learnng about themsleves to make the changes they desire. Clients tell me that they feel that care about them and help them in many areas of their life - developing life long coping tools.

People say you are a good person with a perfect life, yet you don't feel like it. People say it will work out, yet nothing changes. Some people even say you should wait it out, pray it off, or let it be, yet your heart is not letting you forget about it. In the end, you feel alone. You may feel afraid or ashamed to even talk about it with people close to you. You wonder if others will truly understand you and your situation. You struggle to open up because you do not want to be judged. And I get it.

I consider it a privilege to hear your story and to collaborate with you to identify and encourage possible steps toward a more peaceful and satisfying life and relationships. My past experience with children and families in churches, in culturally diverse schools, and in supervised court-ordered visits between nonresidential parents and their children has equipped me to help children and parents with behavioral issues, resulting individual or marital stress, and issues of loss -- death, divorce, disasters and disappointment.

Reducing or eliminating emotional eating is my therapeutic focus. At this time I am only able to accept clients interested in our "Why Can't I Stop Eating?" program. If you are eating secretly, eating past fullness or when not hungry, feeling shame after eating or using food to deal with emotions, consider attending the "Why Can't I Stop Eating?" program which includes a weekly 2 hour Skills (classroom-type) group and weekly individual therapy. Persons participating in bariatric programs are also welcome in the Why Can't I Stop Eating? group.

Megan’s ideal client is a child, adolescent, partners, or parent(s) seeking understanding, meaning, and healing in their life and in their relationships. Often, these are clients that have already begun their journey; they’ve read books, taken quizzes, or have completed a workbook and yet, it’s still not working. The ideal client is ready to try something different to reach their potential. Honoring our humanity and the world we live in, I utilize an umbrella approach that begins with a Trauma-Informed and Attachment Lens. Under the umbrella, are approaches used to meet the client where they are at and enable new skills to develop.

For adolescents and adults in the midst of transition, loss or difficulty, finding real help can seem like a dicey proposition. Often people find themselves depressed, anxious, numb or lost, but might feel too ashamed to let others know the extent of their growing unhappiness. Many try to manage their worry in secret, only transmitting their distress after their work/school performance slips, they self-harm or start to abuse chemicals. Family and friends may actively worry about them, but not know how to start the conversation or how to get their loved one help.

Immediate openings for evenings and weekends! I do my best work with teenagers, adults, and couples living with trauma, religious trauma, perfectionism, ADD/ADHD, BPD, depression, and anxiety. I've also worked extensively with the geriatric population and with individuals living with severe mental illnesses. I'm dedicated to ensuring that my clients feel heard, accepted, honored, and appreciated and I'm convinced that with the right support, you can and will succeed.

Are you longing for more emotional or sexual intimacy in your relationship? Do you find yourself caught in negative interactive patterns and wonder how to change those patterns? Do you feel a loss of connection or attachment with your partner? I will help you figure out the missing pieces of your relationship and help instruct you how to 'ignite intimacy, increase desire, and create a loving, connected and secure relationship." I am a compassionate listener & comfortable discussing difficult issues. I'm a resource that can help you reach your goals w/o judgment or shame. I have 20+ years experience working with couples of all ages

Today, you are one step closer to empowering yourself by creating a positive path to personal growth and self-awareness. My practice focuses on partnering with you to create an authentic therapeutic relationship. I will assist you in exploring your goals and in finding balance in your life. My approach is holistic and I steer away from labels and focus on you as a unique individual. We will work together to develop your strengths and to find your growth areas. I will be direct about the patterns I notice and will offer suggestions as to how these can be addressed.

Marriage and Family Therapists view problems in the framework of how people interact or communicate with each other. I see each client as a unique individual embarking on a journey to explore alternatives choices in their current life. I don't believe people are "broken" or need to be "fixed." I do believe everyone has a right to be heard and that you are the expert in your own lived experiences. Negative events can lead to unexpected plot twists that cause emotional distress, but every human struggle makes your story more authentic. Therapy can help you find new beginnings and explore endings to achieve personal satisfaction.

Are you ready to make a change for the better? Would you like to understand the root cause behind unhealthy behaviors that are keeping you stuck? I can help you identify specific adverse events and help you to calm your nervous system response around those events using a method called QNRT, Quantum Neuro Reset Therapy. This process will help you move forward to reclaim your emotional health and balance. My approach is strength based, client centered, and holistically addresses all levels of functioning - cognitive, emotional, physical, behavioral and spiritual.

*I have openings for new clients on Mondays and Wednesdays* I work with couples and individuals who feel stuck and are seeking a warm, safe space to explore change and to grow. If you are ready to dive in deep and put in the work to explore yourself, your relationships and create positive change, we will be a great fit. I particularly enjoy working with pre-marital and newly married couples who are seeking increased closeness and support navigating conflicts/arguments, as well as women going through relationship and life transitions such as dating stressors, break-ups and divorce. Visit www.mallorywolfgramm.com for more info.

Panic? Anxiety? Obsessions/compulsions? It's time to change your thoughts and start living again. It is my hope that we can build a foundation of trust to begin to get to the root of any emotional turmoil you may be feeling. I can be here to help you with any short term or long term problems you may be facing. Life transitions, anxiety, depression, or obsessed thoughts can be managed with the right understanding of your cognitive processes. Through therapy it is my belief that you can weather the struggles of life and grow stronger. If you want to learn more about my practice check out my website: www.cadenzacounselingplc.com