Therapists in New Brighton, MN

One of things I enjoy about my work as a psychologist, is the privilege of engaging in substantive discussion each day. I am passionate about my work and engaging clients in the process of transformation. I have been described as warm, friendly, and inviting. I typically work with professionals struggling with anxiety and depression. I do a lot of work with men surrounding issues pertaining to men's health and spiritual formation. I also work with couples/marriages and derive great satisfaction in helping people develop greater relational health.

Everyone goes through times in life that are overwhelming and you have good reason to feel the way you do. The good news is you don’t have to endure things alone. I believe (and research supports) that counseling helps us find new ways of navigating painful experiences. People find counseling to be helpful for a variety of reasons: having space to process confusing emotions, feeling understood and supported, learning new ways of coping, and engaging in a trusting and therapeutic relationship.

If you’re feeling powerless, stuck, or simply want to move towards your best self, I’m here to give you the tools to navigate with grace through life’s ups and downs. Whether you are seeking healing in a relationship, empowerment over stress and anxiety, or freedom from self defeating habits, I’m here to meet you wherever you are at and walk with you to where you want to be. Defeat is not the end of your story; the next chapter is just starting. There is hope for a more abundant life.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have been working in the field of psychology for 20+ years. I enjoy providing therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. I utilize Experiential Play Therapy to help children recover from trauma and abuse as well as for children experiencing life stressors such as divorce and difficulties at school. I also practice Filial Therapy to strengthen parent-child relationships and reduce difficult behavior such as tantrums and defiance. I am trained in Somatic Experiencing to address symptoms of trauma such as flashbacks, avoidance, anxiety, depression, self-harm, etc.

Cassi is direct, kind, and authentic with her approach. She encourages authentic expression of self in the therapy room as she believes this leads to improved individual and relational wellbeing, while building a stronger sense of self. Cassi creates individualized approaches to therapy for each client to fit their unique internal framework and world view. Through compassion, humor, and curiosity she meets you where you're at and works with you to get you where you want to be. (openings for individual clients, not accepting couples at this time)

I specialize in working with people ages 18+ who are experiencing life changes, processing past traumas, or navigating anxiety. I love working with folks who work the helping professions (teachers, therapists, nurses, physician's assistants, doctors, etc). I enjoy working with folks going through hard transitions and/or processing grief and loss. If you're ready to put in the work to understand yourself and grow in new ways, I'm ready to provide you with a space to reflect, gentle accountability, authenticity, and support.

I view health from a holistic perspective. Being a holistically healthy individual means you are caring for all parts of yourself: your mental health, your physical health, your relational health, & your emotional health. Who we are as a person is comprised of everything we have seen, felt, believed, & experienced, as well as what we have taken in from our family's experiences. It is all part of your individual story and your story matters. I enjoy working with individuals who are striving to gain insight into themselves and learn ways to manage presenting symptoms.

Life can be a rewarding yet challenging journey. It would be my privilege to establish a warm and welcoming environment where we can work together and navigate through life's challenges. As a therapist, I am an empathetic and attuned listener. I take a holistic, client-centered and trauma-informed approach to foster healing. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, self-confidence, self-worth and relationship difficulties. I have a passion for working with couples and families. I have extensive experience working with adolescents, young adults, and individuals with autism spectrum and eating disorders.

Are you feeling less connected to your partner? Or tired of arguing? Wanting to be understood and get back the bond you used to have? As a couples therapist, my goal is to be able to bring light to dysfunctional patterns and help each partner understand what underlying need they are trying to meet within their part of the cycle. Assessing these underlying needs can then bring insight into where the issue stems from and what alternative solutions there are to meet this need. In this process, I balance being direct with being warm and supportive, in my strengths-based approach.

I work with individuals who are impacted by anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. My treatment approach focuses on improving confidence and personal resilience while reducing emotional distress. I also provide counseling for couples and families who are working through relational challenges and life-cycle transitions.I work from a holistic perspective, and my approach is goal driven and solution-focused. Together we identify your goals and ideal outcomes and work through challenges and unhelpful patterns to achieve success. I use accountability coaching to help you achieve your goals and step into the next chapter of life.

The clients that I work with typically are looking for an alternative to traditional treatment that is offered in Minnesota. I help individuals look for alternative approaches that are designed to meet their specific needs and challenges. I have worked within many modalities and that experience offers options for clients. I have a strong background in cognitive behavioral and motivational enhancement therapy. My approach is non threatening, non judgmental and I believe that open honest discussion is the best approach.

I am a practitioner that firmly believes everyone's story matters and deserves a validating, attentive, and non-anxious guiding presence through the hope, support and the healing it desires. I'm a practitioner that utilizes a variety of theories and practices in supporting each client's hopes and needs. I am a practitioner of family systems theory, as well as relational, spiritual and trauma-informed approaches. This means that in addition to assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and utilization of several therapy modalities, I take seriously the intergenerational, relational, spiritual and trauma narrative of each client.

Sandy Clark is a Minnesota Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, National Certified Addiction Counselor II, Substance Abuse Professional and EMDR Therapist. She holds a master’s degree in Co-Occurring Disorders Counseling with specialization in depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, personality disorders, substance abuse, disordered eating, stepfamilies and justice involved individuals.

It takes courage to seek out professional help. Good therapy gives clients the ability to recognize their inherent strengths and the healing possibility in their situations. My goal is to create a supportive, therapeutic environment where clients can begin to understand their feelings while discovering the barriers limiting their full potential.

Hi, I am Kelsey. I specialize in working with young adults and adolescents who are experiencing obsessive and/or anxious thoughts that impacts their relationships. Together, we can identify patterns keeping you stuck, and develop realistic and actionable steps for building a stronger foundation of security, safety, and trust.