Therapists in New Brighton, MN

At various points in life we can become frustrated, stuck or confused and uncertain about how to move beyond the frustration or confusion. I welcome adolescents and adults who find themselves in a difficult place in life and are eager to move forward in their lives. I see these as valuable opportunities to engage with clients to make sure I understand their current situation and their desired outcomes, even when the client may be initially unsure themselves. I will provide the direction needed for you to more clearly see those goals & from there we will work together to identify an array of options available for forward movement.

Have you been feeling down? Like something is off? Are you at a transition point in your life? Are you struggling with a relationship? You've made it this far, why not give counseling a try? For many people it is the first step in changing behaviors and patterns that have led to distress and relational challenges. Together, we’ll explore what might be getting in your way, and identify strategies that you can use to feel better. Therapy can also be a great opportunity to explore questions related to meaning and purpose in life and in work, as well as personal and professional identity development.

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.

Immediate Openings! I am dedicated to providing a warm and welcoming environment for everyone to explore their feelings and challenges. It is my belief that every person's journey is unique, and I am here to support you in discovering your inner strength, self-confidence, and potential for healing. Together, we will embark on a path of self-exploration and growth, fostering a deeper understanding of yourself and enhancing your overall emotional well-being. I look forward to accompanying you on this transformative journey towards a happier and healthier life through openness, humor, and unconditional positive regard.

Check this out! If you are uninsured, you have a high deductible, or co pay then you just might have come across a great deal for your pocket, as well as your therapy. I had over 10 years of experience as a licensed counselor then some 13 more as a licensed therapist. I have recently gone into semi-retirement traveling across the U.S., but I still love helping people and I always will.. So now I'm doing telehealth sessions from the road in order to continue helping people and this way I can offer low prices and the same value that I brought to my private practice. Evening and weekends appointments available!

We are a combination of mind, body, and spirit that all interact with each other. I believe that we all have our own worldview and insight that has resulted from a combination of experiences, influences, personal character, and natural abilities and skills. This worldview can get us stuck because we cannot always see the things that are influencing us or fully understand the impact they have had on us. Are you struggling because of something that happened a few days, weeks, months, or maybe even years ago?

“I’m imperfect and I’ll accept you as being imperfect.” I like to ask questions, so I hope you’re open to exploring those layers with me. My holistic approach seeks the root of what interrupts life from feeling manageable, or is causing disconnection from oneself/others. I especially enjoy working with couples and families - viewing the relationship as my client. Challenges and disagreements are inevitable in relationships. And that's okay! It's how we go about it that matters. My goal is to bring to light negative patterns, increase empathy, and help couples/families build tools so that they can resolve issues sooner and smoother.

Are you facing a challenge threatening to steal your joy and peace? You may be constantly disappointed in yourself, feel guilty or overwhelmed, anxious or depressed, procrastinate, can't sleep or constantly feel fatigued. Maybe you’re a couple rehearsing the same argument over and over, a person who's often disappointed in their relationships or someone who went through a stressful, traumatic or tragic event making life too difficult. Maybe it's hard helping your child who's often tearful, worried or sad, frequently has melt-downs, trouble getting along with others or lying?

I view and treat health from a whole-person perspective. Being a healthy, balanced individual means you are caring for all parts of yourself: mental health, physical health, relational health, emotional health, etc. 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 and those around us. 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, their communities, and learn ways to manage and decrease presenting symptoms.

Therapy should be more than teaching you to cope with your symptoms. I believe therapy can be a transformative experience of healing and growth. With humor, authenticity, and insight, I will help you discover new ways of understanding yourself and the world around you. As you learn to live out of your strengths, you will become more confident and prepared to overcome whatever holds you back.

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.

What would you give to feel satisfied with life again? I can help. Together, we'll implement practices demonstrated by psychological science for over fifty years to be highly effective in restoring peace of mind and offering hope for the future. You will begin to understand how certain thoughts and behaviors interfere with well-being, how others create happiness, and how to consciously choose to live in a way that contributes to greater life satisfaction for yourself and others. I have seen countless lives transformed through learning these straightforward and easy-to-understand techniques. In fact, I practice them myself.

Life is a journey with many surprises and unknowns. I believe we all do the best we can to navigate this journey, but sometimes we get stuck along the way. In my work with individuals and couples, I hope to accompany you on this journey, while promoting new ways of being and relating over time. Previous relationships and experiences greatly impact the way we see the world and how we currently relate to others. Our work together will include increasing awareness around how these factors might be impacting your life today, while exploring new and adaptive ways of relating to self and others.

“We have to continually be jumping off cliffs and developing our wings on the way down.” I am a therapist for the weirdos and misfits, those who feel they don’t quite belong. Weird is a good word around here! I work with folks of all genders to explore identity, stories, and what it all means. I’m a therapist for artists and artisans, creatives, and highly sensitive people. I work alongside you to uncover the things that hold us back, keep us stuck, and to tap into the good enoughness that is inherent to all of us.In our work together, you get to do some deep thinking and ask big questions.

Living in hell? I am here to help. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, or BPD, I may be a great fit for you. I provide skills to alleviate symptoms like suicidality, self-harm, emotion dysregulation, relationship problems, sleep disturbances, and feeling out of control. If you are diagnosed with a medical condition, have cognitive impairment, or are a caregiver, I also may be a great fit. I find value in supporting clients and their families through life-changing medical events or diagnoses, end-of-life care, and disability. Let's work together to help you move through and out of hell.

I work with adolescents and adults as a collaborative, supportive partner to improve mental health and overall wellbeing. My therapeutic approaches integrate cognitive, behavioral, and insight-focused strategies. This warm and personal style helps clients work through ingrained and unhealthy patterns that keep them stuck in emotional distress and unfulfilling relationships. I have a mindful and holistic perspective, and emphasize integrating mind, body, and spirit in healing. I address many presenting issues in addition to welcoming concerns about physical and mental health. I am trained in clinical hypnosis, and enjoy working creatively to find effective solutions to inspire lasting change.

Vulnerability drives the therapeutic process which leads to personal growth and transformation, however, the path to vulnerability lies in the collaborative relationship between the therapist and the client. It is essential to understand that the journey toward healing starts with a deeper understanding of oneself, followed by acceptance of who you are before any positive change can be achieved. The central themes and patterns that we develop during the early stage of our lives play a vital role in the quality of relationships that we develop with ourselves and others as we transcend into our adulthood.

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 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.