Therapists in New Brighton, MN

Are you living in fear, doubt, shame, and guilt? I specialize in working with young adults who are struggling with OCD and anxiety that interferes with their personal values, including faith values. Together, we will make sense of your experiences (both past and present), dig a little deeper to 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 what is keeping them stuck.

I am deeply passionate about helping people unravel the mysteries of their emotional landscape and develop a deeper understanding of how their past experiences might be influencing them today. Let's dive deep and uncover how your early experiences may be impacting how you relate to yourself and those around you. I love helping people identify and address attachment wounds, codependency, self-judgement, and perfectionism. Together, we can help you step into your most genuine self, feeling whole, connected, and worthy from within.

I have a passion for helping leaders, teams, and organizations optimize their time, energy, workflow, and intra- and interpersonal strengths. With over a decade of experience in both organizational development and the mental health field, I am delighted and honored to work with clients to help them achieve their goals and live fulfilling, energized lives. My work involves a human-focused, collaborative approach to helping you find unique and success-driven solutions that are sustainable and simple to execute.

Sometimes all you need is just an ounce of hope. Maybe it comes from the lifted burden of a listening ear. Maybe it’s a new way to see a situation, or even experiencing an “aha” moment. These hopeful nudges are what fuels my passion for counseling. I work with clients to help achieve these moments so that you will feel better, think clearer, and have a better overall picture of life. As a therapist who has worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families, I welcome the opportunity to work with anyone who is willing to risk being vulnerable in order to grow.

We can all benefit from having someone to talk to while we work things out in our head. Whether it's COVID related stress, anxiety over bills, having difficulty expressing the way you feel, or parent / child reunification and communication difficulties, having the support of your therapist can make a big difference in the outcomes. You want someone that can consistently be there by your side as you work through these challenges but also help remind you of how incredibly strong and resilient you are as well. There is no need to travel through life without a little help from an encourager, an ally, a Therapist!

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?

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.

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

“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation.” — Glenn Close

I am passionate about working with pre-teens, teens, and young adults to support their emotional well-being and healthy relationships. As someone with extensive experience working with children, and having a child of my own, I am also passionate about supporting parents and supporting mothers in the tender post-partum months and years. My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, parenting, and relationship concerns.

As a pelvic health therapist, I am trained to help you navigate issues with bowel, bladder, and sexual health. I am passionate about the intersection between pelvic health and mental health. I strive to create a safe and space to address these personal issues.

My clients have described me as thoughtful, empathetic, wise, and funny. I am not a bobble-head that will nod along to anything you say and just keep asking you, "and how does that make you feel?" I'm engaged, I'm funny, and I'm direct. I'm kinda like hard candy. I'm sweet and I can deliver challenging things when needed. With creativity and humor, I will guide you to explore other paths and options. I operate from a holistic lens, welcoming the all aspects of you and your family, including sexual orientation, gender expression, racial and cultural messages, religion and spirituality into the therapeutic exploration.

I find joy in helping others navigate life and identify various ways to grow through their individual circumstances while becoming stronger in the process. I provide a a safe and non-judgmental space for Individuals and Families to process their lived experiences. I am most equipped to work with those seeking support or a listening ear in a time of need for anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, relationship challenges, parenting challenges, microaggressions, and trauma.

Starting therapy can often feel like writers block. You are ready to compose and illustrate your story, but may feel bewildered on how to begin. The scene is set, the characters are in place, but the plot lines may be out of focus or seem beyond your grasp. This is where I can be of help. It is my privilege to hear your narratives, your characters and your scenes in order to validate, honor and share in your growth. It would be an honor to assist in making meaning of your story for whatever chapter of life you are in.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.