Therapists in New Brighton, MN

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.

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.

I believe through trusting, compassionate relationships and connecting with the wisdom of the body and the inner Self, it is possible to find wholeness, growth, and fulfillment. I have been a Licensed Alcohol and Drug counselor since 2008, working with substance use and trauma, before completing my master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. I work with couples and individuals ages 17 and older. Anxiety, trauma, attachment injuries, healing from the impacts of addiction, and couples work focusing on reducing protective responses & increasing feelings of safety and security are specialty areas of mine.

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.

Figuring out life is not easy, especially if you're trying to do it alone. Feeling heard, understood, and cared for with someone who is authentic & compassionate can be so helpful for your health, happiness, & wellbeing. When I meet with a new client, whether as an individual, or as a couple or family, I support each person so they do not feel alone while sorting out the hard stuff that can get in the way from finding peace. I'm compassionate, understanding, and intuitive & will meet you where you are to ensure a relationship where you feel connected, safe, & empowered. Starting to create a better you is not easy. I'm here to help.

If you are seeking to achieve optimal health and wellbeing using a holistic and whole person approach, emphasizing the relationship between mind, body, and spirit, I am here to support you. I take a collaborative approach to therapy, and I feel passionate about utilizing both talk therapy and other transformative therapies to improve quality of care and outcomes. I enjoy working with individuals and couples across the lifespan who are actively seeking change and who are open to addressing their circumstance(s) as part of a holistic, functional and integrative approach to healing.

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?

Life and the circumstances that happen to us can be overwhelming and stressful. We may feel frustrated, confused, fearful, and sad. We may wonder why we feel these things and just want to feel better. Being seen and heard can foster courage and hope - two things needed as you walk through difficult seasons. My aim is to provide space for you to process, make meaning, wrestle through new ways of being, and build resiliency. I have experience working with adults, teens, children and their parents. Through my genuine, compassionate, and playful approach, I hope you can begin to believe you are worthy of goodness and healing.

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.

The Woodland Center is a teaching and learning center that provides psychotherapy, supervision, consultation, and continuing education opportunities.

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.

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

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.

I specialize in working with young adults who are struggling with OCD and anxiety that impacts their relationships and faith (for those who wish to incorporate faith into the therapy process). Together, we will expand awareness, identify patterns keeping you stuck, and create realistic and actionable steps toward improving your overall health and relationships. My clients are dedicated to their personal growth and healing journey and are motivated to break free from old patterns and habits.

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.

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)