Therapists for Adults in Minnetonka, MN
If you’re the one everyone relies on but inside you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected, you’re not alone. You may function well on the outside while feeling exhausted or stuck inside. My approach is trauma-informed, spiritually open, and grounded in EMDR, CBT, ACT, Parts Work, Somatic and Polyvagal methods. I’m straightforward and compassionate, and we go at your pace. Healing isn’t about fixing you — it’s about reconnecting with who you are and what you deserve.
If you’re the one everyone relies on but inside you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected, you’re not alone. You may function well on the outside while feeling exhausted or stuck inside. My approach is trauma-informed, spiritually open, and grounded in EMDR, CBT, ACT, Parts Work, Somatic and Polyvagal methods. I’m straightforward and compassionate, and we go at your pace. Healing isn’t about fixing you — it’s about reconnecting with who you are and what you deserve.
I bring that focus to my work with individual adults, couples and to health & wellness group-based programs to address: digestive disorders (e.g., IBS); chronic pain (e.g., migraine); and aging.
Are you interested in how to use the connections between your mind, brain and body to improve your health, enrich your relationships, and increase your overall life? Working with these connections has been the focus of my 35 years of practice as a psychologist. Since every client's presenting concern in some way or another impacts upon their brain, their mind and their body - whether that involves depression, anxiety, pain, sleep, relationship challenges, or digestive concerns - my orientation to therapy is well positioned to help people get better now and to be better positioned to stay healthier in the future.
I bring that focus to my work with individual adults, couples and to health & wellness group-based programs to address: digestive disorders (e.g., IBS); chronic pain (e.g., migraine); and aging.
Are you interested in how to use the connections between your mind, brain and body to improve your health, enrich your relationships, and increase your overall life? Working with these connections has been the focus of my 35 years of practice as a psychologist. Since every client's presenting concern in some way or another impacts upon their brain, their mind and their body - whether that involves depression, anxiety, pain, sleep, relationship challenges, or digestive concerns - my orientation to therapy is well positioned to help people get better now and to be better positioned to stay healthier in the future.
We are a collective of five licensed clinicians working with children, adults and adolescents struggling with attachment issues, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, Eating Disorders, Phobias, OCD, couples therapy and Substance Abuse.
One of our specialties is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). We provide comprehensive DBT including individual therapy, coaching calls, skills groups for adults and adolescents and we are part of a DBT consultation team. We also provide couples, family, play therapy, Psychological Testing and sand tray therapy. We also provide walking therapy outdoors.
We are a collective of five licensed clinicians working with children, adults and adolescents struggling with attachment issues, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, Eating Disorders, Phobias, OCD, couples therapy and Substance Abuse.
One of our specialties is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). We provide comprehensive DBT including individual therapy, coaching calls, skills groups for adults and adolescents and we are part of a DBT consultation team. We also provide couples, family, play therapy, Psychological Testing and sand tray therapy. We also provide walking therapy outdoors.
Welcome! As a former gymnast, I understand the intense pressure athletes face on and off the field. I help student-athletes work through the mental barriers that impact performance, including anxiety, confidence struggles, perfectionism, fear, and the stress of high expectations. I also use EMDR therapy to resolve performance blocks, heal from injuries, improve focus, and strengthen resilience.
Welcome! As a former gymnast, I understand the intense pressure athletes face on and off the field. I help student-athletes work through the mental barriers that impact performance, including anxiety, confidence struggles, perfectionism, fear, and the stress of high expectations. I also use EMDR therapy to resolve performance blocks, heal from injuries, improve focus, and strengthen resilience.
Kayla Jacobsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
2 Endorsed
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Waitlist for new clients
If you often feel deeply affected by the emotions of others, overwhelmed by life’s demands, or as though you’re carrying more than you can manage, these experiences can feel isolating, but with compassionate support, you don’t have to navigate what’s happening in your life alone. I work alongside individuals navigating cycles of anxiety, chronic pain, trauma, and traits associated with being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Many highly sensitive individuals experience heightened empathy, deep emotional processing, and an increased awareness of their environment, which can lead to both unique strengths and challenges.
If you often feel deeply affected by the emotions of others, overwhelmed by life’s demands, or as though you’re carrying more than you can manage, these experiences can feel isolating, but with compassionate support, you don’t have to navigate what’s happening in your life alone. I work alongside individuals navigating cycles of anxiety, chronic pain, trauma, and traits associated with being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Many highly sensitive individuals experience heightened empathy, deep emotional processing, and an increased awareness of their environment, which can lead to both unique strengths and challenges.
Albert Einstein remarked, “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving”. At various times in our life we find ourselves challenged to do just that as we struggle to make it through the day. Using a strengths-based perspective, I will collaborate with you to understand and confront your unique challenges and empower you to find the inner strength and resources to facilitate positive healing change so you can keep moving forward. I firmly believe that while change is inevitable, being paralyzed by change is not and you have the power to construct your own unique pathway to optimal health and wellness.
Albert Einstein remarked, “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving”. At various times in our life we find ourselves challenged to do just that as we struggle to make it through the day. Using a strengths-based perspective, I will collaborate with you to understand and confront your unique challenges and empower you to find the inner strength and resources to facilitate positive healing change so you can keep moving forward. I firmly believe that while change is inevitable, being paralyzed by change is not and you have the power to construct your own unique pathway to optimal health and wellness.
I have a broad range of interests, and enjoy working with a variety of concerns, including: Depression, Anxiety, Life & Career Transitions, Exceptionality (giftedness, dual exceptionality, ADHD, ASD), Creativity, Personality, Family & Parenting, Development across the lifespan, Grief, and Spirituality.
I have a broad range of interests, and enjoy working with a variety of concerns, including: Depression, Anxiety, Life & Career Transitions, Exceptionality (giftedness, dual exceptionality, ADHD, ASD), Creativity, Personality, Family & Parenting, Development across the lifespan, Grief, and Spirituality.
My commitment to my clients: I am devoted to providing a safe space for you to engage in a process of self-reflection that ultimately leads to improving your quality of life. My therapeutic style is direct, dynamic and action-oriented, combining compassionate understanding of past and present problems with enthusiastic pursuit of future goals. I have a holistic view of physical, mental and spiritual health, and believe in the power of the Mind-Body connection, as well as the importance of humor and music in healing. My 25 + years of experience makes me uniquely qualified to serve therapists, health workers and caregivers.
My commitment to my clients: I am devoted to providing a safe space for you to engage in a process of self-reflection that ultimately leads to improving your quality of life. My therapeutic style is direct, dynamic and action-oriented, combining compassionate understanding of past and present problems with enthusiastic pursuit of future goals. I have a holistic view of physical, mental and spiritual health, and believe in the power of the Mind-Body connection, as well as the importance of humor and music in healing. My 25 + years of experience makes me uniquely qualified to serve therapists, health workers and caregivers.
Do you find yourself discouraged with the demands of life or with not finding healthy relationships? Do you feel alone with the circumstances in your life? I specialize in working with depression, anxiety, chronic health, chronic pain, grief, abuse, trauma, autism, ADHD, mental illness, marriage issues, and parenting.
Do you find yourself discouraged with the demands of life or with not finding healthy relationships? Do you feel alone with the circumstances in your life? I specialize in working with depression, anxiety, chronic health, chronic pain, grief, abuse, trauma, autism, ADHD, mental illness, marriage issues, and parenting.
I enjoy working with couples, families, and individuals who are working through relationship or interpersonal issues. Whether struggling with issues related to communication, conflict, intimacy, infidelity, or general dissatisfaction, I work with clients to identify and address the underlying issues so that they feel connected and can better show up for those they care about. We all want to feel important and like we matter to those we care about, and I work with clients to help create the relationships they want.
I enjoy working with couples, families, and individuals who are working through relationship or interpersonal issues. Whether struggling with issues related to communication, conflict, intimacy, infidelity, or general dissatisfaction, I work with clients to identify and address the underlying issues so that they feel connected and can better show up for those they care about. We all want to feel important and like we matter to those we care about, and I work with clients to help create the relationships they want.
In addition to conducting assessments for legal issues, I provide short- to medium-term psychotherapy to busy adults juggling the stresses of high-pressure careers and full personal lives.
Specializing in (1) Forensic Assessment & Consulting, and (2) Therapy for Anxiety, Stress, & Insomnia... 1) As a doctoral-level psychologist with expertise in forensic assessment, I provide high-quality, comprehensive evaluations and serve as an expert witness for several psycho-legal issues: personal injury, independent psychological examination, criminal sentencing, competence, insanity, and fitness for duty. I also provide forensic consulting services to attorneys looking for psychological expertise on various aspects of a case, such as reviewing other expert reports and identifying relevant mental health issues.
In addition to conducting assessments for legal issues, I provide short- to medium-term psychotherapy to busy adults juggling the stresses of high-pressure careers and full personal lives.
Specializing in (1) Forensic Assessment & Consulting, and (2) Therapy for Anxiety, Stress, & Insomnia... 1) As a doctoral-level psychologist with expertise in forensic assessment, I provide high-quality, comprehensive evaluations and serve as an expert witness for several psycho-legal issues: personal injury, independent psychological examination, criminal sentencing, competence, insanity, and fitness for duty. I also provide forensic consulting services to attorneys looking for psychological expertise on various aspects of a case, such as reviewing other expert reports and identifying relevant mental health issues.
We believe emotional wellness matters (a lot), and that everyone has the right to make it a priority. Unfortunately, it’s not always that simple. So many questions can get in the way. Maybe you’ve even asked them yourself: Is this normal? Can talking to someone really help me? What is therapy all about, anyway? What would people say if they knew I was going? How do I find the right therapist? Will I be comfortable there? When will I find the time? Will my insurance pay for this? If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. And we can help. To learn more, visit www.sonderwellness.com
We believe emotional wellness matters (a lot), and that everyone has the right to make it a priority. Unfortunately, it’s not always that simple. So many questions can get in the way. Maybe you’ve even asked them yourself: Is this normal? Can talking to someone really help me? What is therapy all about, anyway? What would people say if they knew I was going? How do I find the right therapist? Will I be comfortable there? When will I find the time? Will my insurance pay for this? If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. And we can help. To learn more, visit www.sonderwellness.com
With my private practice experience I have discovered a passion for helping young adults in their 20's.
Life is supposed to have its challenges, but sometimes the weight of those challenges feels unmanageable. I am here to help you carry that emotional weight, look for ways to navigate the stress, and lighten the emotional load of life with coping strategies, validation, and humor.
With my private practice experience I have discovered a passion for helping young adults in their 20's.
Life is supposed to have its challenges, but sometimes the weight of those challenges feels unmanageable. I am here to help you carry that emotional weight, look for ways to navigate the stress, and lighten the emotional load of life with coping strategies, validation, and humor.
I specialize in treating trauma and am EMDR trained and also have a specialty in providing therapy to children, adolescents and young adults, but have many years of experience in providing therapy to clients of all ages.
I am EMDR trained and also integrate DBT skills, Internal Family System Skills and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my work. I have many years of experience working specifically with children and adolescents as well as family work and helping support caregivers. Understanding past and present family dynamics is also an important part of the therapy work I do.
I specialize in treating trauma and am EMDR trained and also have a specialty in providing therapy to children, adolescents and young adults, but have many years of experience in providing therapy to clients of all ages.
I am EMDR trained and also integrate DBT skills, Internal Family System Skills and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my work. I have many years of experience working specifically with children and adolescents as well as family work and helping support caregivers. Understanding past and present family dynamics is also an important part of the therapy work I do.
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 90 minute Skills (classroom-type) group and weekly individual therapy. Persons participating in bariatric programs or taking GLP-1's are also welcome in the Why Can't I Stop Eating? group.
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 90 minute Skills (classroom-type) group and weekly individual therapy. Persons participating in bariatric programs or taking GLP-1's are also welcome in the Why Can't I Stop Eating? group.
Many of my clients struggle with fear, anger, or rage that feels uncontrollable. They want to better understand and communicate their needs instead of shutting down, blowing up, or self-sabotaging. They want a healthier relationship with others - and with themselves.
I'll teach you to respond rather than react to your emotions. You'll cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself, your needs, and why you seem to keep repeating unhealthy patterns.
Many of my clients struggle with fear, anger, or rage that feels uncontrollable. They want to better understand and communicate their needs instead of shutting down, blowing up, or self-sabotaging. They want a healthier relationship with others - and with themselves.
I'll teach you to respond rather than react to your emotions. You'll cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself, your needs, and why you seem to keep repeating unhealthy patterns.
Christina L Kress
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
3 Endorsed
Minnetonka, MN 55345
Waitlist for new clients
At Minnetonka Counseling I lead adolescent and family DBT groups, adult DBT groups as well as advance DBT workshops for DBT graduates.
In addition to adults, I also see children. My work with children involves the family as a whole, addressing the system of interactions impacting a child. I enter a child's world of play and imagination to help them overcome problems, cope with difficult situations and achieve healthy development.
At Minnetonka Counseling I lead adolescent and family DBT groups, adult DBT groups as well as advance DBT workshops for DBT graduates.
In addition to adults, I also see children. My work with children involves the family as a whole, addressing the system of interactions impacting a child. I enter a child's world of play and imagination to help them overcome problems, cope with difficult situations and achieve healthy development.
While my experience has been with a range of ages, currently I am seeing adult clients.
We each have unique experiences, challenges, and strengths that shape how we move through the world. Whatever your daily challenges, silent struggles, and unseen battles are, I am committed to walking with you through life's journey. I am honored and humbled by the opportunity to accompany you as you move forward towards becoming your best self. I believe my role as a therapist is to work collaboratively with you to meet your unique goals. I take a systemic, emotionally focused, and attachment-based approach to therapy.
While my experience has been with a range of ages, currently I am seeing adult clients.
We each have unique experiences, challenges, and strengths that shape how we move through the world. Whatever your daily challenges, silent struggles, and unseen battles are, I am committed to walking with you through life's journey. I am honored and humbled by the opportunity to accompany you as you move forward towards becoming your best self. I believe my role as a therapist is to work collaboratively with you to meet your unique goals. I take a systemic, emotionally focused, and attachment-based approach to therapy.
Are you lacking courage in tackling the day to day tasks of life? Are you finding it difficult to manage stress? Are life issues taking you away from finding joy in your journey? I specialize in managing stress, anxiety, parenting and blended family issues, depression, substance abuse, trauma, empty nest, infertility issues, grief and loss, anger management, and abuse. In the past I have worked at as a Mental Health Therapist in a faith-based addiction treatment facility, as a family and parenting coach, as well as in private practice.
Are you lacking courage in tackling the day to day tasks of life? Are you finding it difficult to manage stress? Are life issues taking you away from finding joy in your journey? I specialize in managing stress, anxiety, parenting and blended family issues, depression, substance abuse, trauma, empty nest, infertility issues, grief and loss, anger management, and abuse. In the past I have worked at as a Mental Health Therapist in a faith-based addiction treatment facility, as a family and parenting coach, as well as in private practice.
I have years of experience working with Adolescents and Adults struggling with Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder,, Impulsive Behaviors and Substance Abuse.
One my specialties is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I provide comprehensive DBT including individual therapy and skills coaching. I am a MN State Certified DBT therapist and participate in weekly DBT consultation team. My other speciality is Exposure Response Prevention (ExRP) for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, an evidenced based treatment for OCD.
I have years of experience working with Adolescents and Adults struggling with Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder,, Impulsive Behaviors and Substance Abuse.
One my specialties is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I provide comprehensive DBT including individual therapy and skills coaching. I am a MN State Certified DBT therapist and participate in weekly DBT consultation team. My other speciality is Exposure Response Prevention (ExRP) for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, an evidenced based treatment for OCD.
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