Adoption Therapists in Murray County, MN
Hi, I’m Amy, a licensed therapist specializing in trauma recovery through EMDR and Play Therapy. With over 19 years of experience, I help children, teens, and adults navigate anxiety, PTSD, grief, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices.
I’m an EMDRIA-Approved EMDR Consultant and a Registered Play Therapist, passionate about helping clients reconnect with their strengths and move toward healing.
Hi, I’m Amy, a licensed therapist specializing in trauma recovery through EMDR and Play Therapy. With over 19 years of experience, I help children, teens, and adults navigate anxiety, PTSD, grief, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices.
I’m an EMDRIA-Approved EMDR Consultant and a Registered Play Therapist, passionate about helping clients reconnect with their strengths and move toward healing.
Southwest Child Therapy Center (Chelsea Trump)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, IMH-E®
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Big feelings and behaviors in little bodies can feel confusing and exhausting.
At Southwest Child Therapy Center, we specialize in helping young children—from infancy through age 10—and their families build strong, healthy relationships. We offer a compassionate, research-driven space where families grow together—so children feel secure, parents feel confident, and families thrive
Big feelings and behaviors in little bodies can feel confusing and exhausting.
At Southwest Child Therapy Center, we specialize in helping young children—from infancy through age 10—and their families build strong, healthy relationships. We offer a compassionate, research-driven space where families grow together—so children feel secure, parents feel confident, and families thrive
Online Therapists
With over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals navigate life’s most difficult challenges and uncover their purpose. My work centers on guiding people through grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions, always with a focus on healing and holistic well-being.
With over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals navigate life’s most difficult challenges and uncover their purpose. My work centers on guiding people through grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions, always with a focus on healing and holistic well-being.
Marnie J Brooks Steinwand
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP, C-DBT, CSTIP
1 Endorsed
Willmar, MN 56201
Having a space where you can feel comfortable sharing about your life can be powerful. Feeling seen, heard, and understood seems rare these days. Sitting alongside client’s as they navigate seasons of their lives, reflect on past versions of themselves, live within this season and bridge to their future is a blessing.
Having a space where you can feel comfortable sharing about your life can be powerful. Feeling seen, heard, and understood seems rare these days. Sitting alongside client’s as they navigate seasons of their lives, reflect on past versions of themselves, live within this season and bridge to their future is a blessing.
Now accepting new clients! Schedule your free 15 min consultation on my website. My name is Jessica Paulsen, MA, LMFT, IMH-EⓇ. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 13 years of experience in the field. I specialize in trauma and multigenerational work. I am trained in TF-CBT, CPP, and EMDR. I utilize these evidenced based practices to work through past trauma or life experiences. I work with adults individually and currently offer virtual only sessions.
Now accepting new clients! Schedule your free 15 min consultation on my website. My name is Jessica Paulsen, MA, LMFT, IMH-EⓇ. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 13 years of experience in the field. I specialize in trauma and multigenerational work. I am trained in TF-CBT, CPP, and EMDR. I utilize these evidenced based practices to work through past trauma or life experiences. I work with adults individually and currently offer virtual only sessions.
I have extensive experience in working with depression and dysthymia, anxiety, panic, adjustment disorders, and adoption and blended family-related issues.
I envision my ideal client is someone willing to work on their issues or concerns. I also appreciate a client who is committed to building trust over time. Another important trait is the client's willingness to openly and objectively discuss their motivation for seeking therapy.
I have extensive experience in working with depression and dysthymia, anxiety, panic, adjustment disorders, and adoption and blended family-related issues.
I envision my ideal client is someone willing to work on their issues or concerns. I also appreciate a client who is committed to building trust over time. Another important trait is the client's willingness to openly and objectively discuss their motivation for seeking therapy.
I am committed to helping individuals and families build resilience, heal from past experiences, and create lasting positive change. I believe in each person’s innate capacity for resilience and transformation, and I strive to create a safe, collaborative space where meaningful progress can unfold.
I am committed to helping individuals and families build resilience, heal from past experiences, and create lasting positive change. I believe in each person’s innate capacity for resilience and transformation, and I strive to create a safe, collaborative space where meaningful progress can unfold.
At NorthStar Counseling Center, we understand everyone has internal and relationship struggles at times. We have a broad range of experience working with adolescents dealing with emotional or behavioral difficulties and with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, life cycle transitions, and trauma. We also provide counseling for relationship issues between parents and children, couples, families experiencing divorce, and blended families. Whatever challenges you or your loved ones might be facing, we're here to help you through them.
At NorthStar Counseling Center, we understand everyone has internal and relationship struggles at times. We have a broad range of experience working with adolescents dealing with emotional or behavioral difficulties and with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, life cycle transitions, and trauma. We also provide counseling for relationship issues between parents and children, couples, families experiencing divorce, and blended families. Whatever challenges you or your loved ones might be facing, we're here to help you through them.
If you are tired of dealing with a mental health issue and would like some permanent relief or resolution, I can help you. M.Nelson Consulting focuses on individual,marital,and family therapy for adults,adolescents,and children. Stress reduction,relationship iissues,mood disorders(anxiety,phobias,depression)trauma and abuse,grief and loss,eating disorders,addictions,habit disorders,chronic and terminal illnesses,work,academic and sports performance are areas of expertise.
If you are tired of dealing with a mental health issue and would like some permanent relief or resolution, I can help you. M.Nelson Consulting focuses on individual,marital,and family therapy for adults,adolescents,and children. Stress reduction,relationship iissues,mood disorders(anxiety,phobias,depression)trauma and abuse,grief and loss,eating disorders,addictions,habit disorders,chronic and terminal illnesses,work,academic and sports performance are areas of expertise.
Hi, I’m Sarah (she/her). I am a cisgender, queer, autistic therapist. My goal is to foster a safe, supportive environment where individuals can explore their concerns, work through struggles and trauma, deepen their self-understanding, and celebrate their growth. As a therapist, I will challenge you—and I look forward to seeing you challenge yourself—to think, act, react, and respond in new and meaningful ways. It is truly an honor to walk alongside each person on their journey.
Hi, I’m Sarah (she/her). I am a cisgender, queer, autistic therapist. My goal is to foster a safe, supportive environment where individuals can explore their concerns, work through struggles and trauma, deepen their self-understanding, and celebrate their growth. As a therapist, I will challenge you—and I look forward to seeing you challenge yourself—to think, act, react, and respond in new and meaningful ways. It is truly an honor to walk alongside each person on their journey.
Clinically, I am interested in working with a majority of populations. I would primarily prefer to focus on helping people struggling with suicide, anxiety, depression, life development issues (i.e. school/career/transitions) and self image. I did my internship as a DBT Intern so I am familiar and comfortable teaching DBT skills as well with my clients. I am open and grateful to learn about even more clinical options to help the people I get to interact with.
Clinically, I am interested in working with a majority of populations. I would primarily prefer to focus on helping people struggling with suicide, anxiety, depression, life development issues (i.e. school/career/transitions) and self image. I did my internship as a DBT Intern so I am familiar and comfortable teaching DBT skills as well with my clients. I am open and grateful to learn about even more clinical options to help the people I get to interact with.
An ideal client would be someone who is committed to making changes, needs support and is looking to grow as an individual and/or as a couple. I work with client's to create small, achievable goals as we begin our work together. Therapy can provide you the the weekly space and time to focus on your needs without judgement. This can be valuable in this age of distraction. I also have a niche interest in getting more men to attend and benefit from therapy.
An ideal client would be someone who is committed to making changes, needs support and is looking to grow as an individual and/or as a couple. I work with client's to create small, achievable goals as we begin our work together. Therapy can provide you the the weekly space and time to focus on your needs without judgement. This can be valuable in this age of distraction. I also have a niche interest in getting more men to attend and benefit from therapy.
In my practice I love to emphasize a strength based and family systems approach with clients while incorporating experiential and playful techniques
In my practice I love to emphasize a strength based and family systems approach with clients while incorporating experiential and playful techniques
Taryn received her Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Argosy University, Eagan and her Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Taryn has clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in outpatient, community, in-home, and school settings. She provides individual, couples, and family therapy services to all ages. She operates from a Relational focused philosophy that emphasizes building a relationship as the key foundation to successful therapy. Taryn utilizes an eclectic approach with clients and will choose the approach that best meets the client’s needs.
Taryn received her Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Argosy University, Eagan and her Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Taryn has clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in outpatient, community, in-home, and school settings. She provides individual, couples, and family therapy services to all ages. She operates from a Relational focused philosophy that emphasizes building a relationship as the key foundation to successful therapy. Taryn utilizes an eclectic approach with clients and will choose the approach that best meets the client’s needs.
Anxiety? Depression? Just sick and tired of being sick and tired? We get it. Life can be a pain in the .....well.... a pain. Sometimes we just have to let it all out. Our team of experienced therapists get it. Trauma? YEP! ADHD? YEP! Military and public service? YEP! Let us help. We can offer you an alternative, non- doctory, take of your shoes and be comfy, place to let it all start to heal. We work with children, adults, couples, and families. Let us help you, help yourself.
Anxiety? Depression? Just sick and tired of being sick and tired? We get it. Life can be a pain in the .....well.... a pain. Sometimes we just have to let it all out. Our team of experienced therapists get it. Trauma? YEP! ADHD? YEP! Military and public service? YEP! Let us help. We can offer you an alternative, non- doctory, take of your shoes and be comfy, place to let it all start to heal. We work with children, adults, couples, and families. Let us help you, help yourself.
Hello, I'm Lindsay Boettger and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor(LPCC). I have been practicing in the field for twelve years in various roles including therapy, clinical supervision, and as Director. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and my first goal is helping you to feel comfortable and supported. I provide individual and family therapy. Although I typically think about your concerns using a developmental lens, I believe it is imperative that I tailor my approach to you and your needs.
Hello, I'm Lindsay Boettger and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor(LPCC). I have been practicing in the field for twelve years in various roles including therapy, clinical supervision, and as Director. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and my first goal is helping you to feel comfortable and supported. I provide individual and family therapy. Although I typically think about your concerns using a developmental lens, I believe it is imperative that I tailor my approach to you and your needs.
I believe in providing a caring, supportive, and client-centered environment. I want to offer effective therapeutic interventions to help adults, families, and children manage their mental health symptoms, so they can live a more happy and healthier lifestyle, plus finding their inner peace of "Serenity" in their life. I work with children as young as 4 years old, adolescents, adults, and families. I provide individual, family, and group therapies. I have also worked with a number of diverse individuals and families with a wide range of mental health disorders.
I believe in providing a caring, supportive, and client-centered environment. I want to offer effective therapeutic interventions to help adults, families, and children manage their mental health symptoms, so they can live a more happy and healthier lifestyle, plus finding their inner peace of "Serenity" in their life. I work with children as young as 4 years old, adolescents, adults, and families. I provide individual, family, and group therapies. I have also worked with a number of diverse individuals and families with a wide range of mental health disorders.
Eileen has 20 years of experience helping adolescents and adults navigate anxiety, depression, and life stressors using an eclectic approach. Eileen integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, internal family systems, and client-centered therapy approaches to empower clients in their journey to find hope and healing.
Eileen has 20 years of experience helping adolescents and adults navigate anxiety, depression, and life stressors using an eclectic approach. Eileen integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, internal family systems, and client-centered therapy approaches to empower clients in their journey to find hope and healing.
I provide services for individuals and families of all ages and from all walks of life through in-person and online. My current areas of focus are children/adolescents/adults, PTSD, trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, life adjustments and transitions, grief, mood regulation, personality disorders, substance use, family conflict, self-esteem, healthy lifestyles, and effective communication. I believe in a holistic approach to therapy where there is an integration of the mind, body, and spirit.
I provide services for individuals and families of all ages and from all walks of life through in-person and online. My current areas of focus are children/adolescents/adults, PTSD, trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, life adjustments and transitions, grief, mood regulation, personality disorders, substance use, family conflict, self-esteem, healthy lifestyles, and effective communication. I believe in a holistic approach to therapy where there is an integration of the mind, body, and spirit.
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Adoption Therapists
Does my adopted child need therapy?
Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioral or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.
When should adoptive parents seek therapy?
Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioral, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.
Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?
Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.
What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?
A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.