Therapists for Adults in Oakdale, MN
Dr. Penticoff is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in individual, adolescent and family therapy. With over 30 years of experience providing therapy and community based services, Dr. Penticoff serves as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are adolescent struggles, depression, anxiety disorders in children, and family therapy. Dr. Penticoff is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and insight oriented feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges.
Dr. Penticoff is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in individual, adolescent and family therapy. With over 30 years of experience providing therapy and community based services, Dr. Penticoff serves as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are adolescent struggles, depression, anxiety disorders in children, and family therapy. Dr. Penticoff is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and insight oriented feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges.
I love working with couples and adults.
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor https://www.rumrivercounseling.com/ ***Immediate Openings/Accepting New Clients*** Jeff is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), and completed his graduate degree program at St. Mary’s University School of Graduate Professional Psychology in Minneapolis, MN. He has 25+ years of working with diverse populations in multiple treatment and therapeutic settings. He has a clinical focus that draws from a variety of therapeutic approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, narrative therapy and solution focused therapy. He has experience working with very diverse pop
I love working with couples and adults.
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor https://www.rumrivercounseling.com/ ***Immediate Openings/Accepting New Clients*** Jeff is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), and completed his graduate degree program at St. Mary’s University School of Graduate Professional Psychology in Minneapolis, MN. He has 25+ years of working with diverse populations in multiple treatment and therapeutic settings. He has a clinical focus that draws from a variety of therapeutic approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, narrative therapy and solution focused therapy. He has experience working with very diverse pop
I work with teens and adults with ADHD, autism, and trauma who feel overwhelmed, shut down, or like they're always a step behind.
You've spent a lot of energy just trying to keep up—masking, pushing through, wondering why things that look easy for everyone else leave you drained. Maybe you've been called "too sensitive" or "too much," or you've quietly suspected your brain works differently but never had the language for it. Maybe you're a parent watching your teen struggle and not getting real answers. If you're navigating ADHD, autism, trauma, or anxiety, you don't need to arrive with it all figured out—you just need a space where your whole self makes sense.
I work with teens and adults with ADHD, autism, and trauma who feel overwhelmed, shut down, or like they're always a step behind.
You've spent a lot of energy just trying to keep up—masking, pushing through, wondering why things that look easy for everyone else leave you drained. Maybe you've been called "too sensitive" or "too much," or you've quietly suspected your brain works differently but never had the language for it. Maybe you're a parent watching your teen struggle and not getting real answers. If you're navigating ADHD, autism, trauma, or anxiety, you don't need to arrive with it all figured out—you just need a space where your whole self makes sense.
My ideal clients are kids, teens, and young adults who feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck.
In our work together, we set goals that feel meaningful to you—whether that’s improving mood, building coping skills, strengthening relationships, or developing a stronger sense of self. I use evidence-based practices, creativity, and age-appropriate strategies to meet you where you are and help you discover your strengths and navigate life's challenges.
My ideal clients are kids, teens, and young adults who feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck.
In our work together, we set goals that feel meaningful to you—whether that’s improving mood, building coping skills, strengthening relationships, or developing a stronger sense of self. I use evidence-based practices, creativity, and age-appropriate strategies to meet you where you are and help you discover your strengths and navigate life's challenges.
I enjoy working with individual adults and teens aged 13+.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Minnesota. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, as well as a Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychological Services from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. I have experience working in residential treatment and intensive outpatient therapy.
I enjoy working with individual adults and teens aged 13+.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Minnesota. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, as well as a Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychological Services from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. I have experience working in residential treatment and intensive outpatient therapy.
Whether you're an adult who's tried therapy before or a teen who's never quite found the right fit — if you're tired of managing and ready to actually shift something, this is for you.
I use DBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy — not as a checklist, but as tools I fit to you. We work at the level where things actually get stuck: your nervous system, your patterns, the gap between what you know and what you feel. Sessions are calm and unhurried. No pressure to have the right words or perform your healing correctly.
Whether you're an adult who's tried therapy before or a teen who's never quite found the right fit — if you're tired of managing and ready to actually shift something, this is for you.
I use DBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy — not as a checklist, but as tools I fit to you. We work at the level where things actually get stuck: your nervous system, your patterns, the gap between what you know and what you feel. Sessions are calm and unhurried. No pressure to have the right words or perform your healing correctly.
If you are feeling lost and confused in your current life situation, I am here to help! I love guiding individuals to find their true purpose and supporting them on their journey of self discovery. Poor mental health can get in the way of living our lives the way we wish and I am determined to help people find their spark again.
If you are feeling lost and confused in your current life situation, I am here to help! I love guiding individuals to find their true purpose and supporting them on their journey of self discovery. Poor mental health can get in the way of living our lives the way we wish and I am determined to help people find their spark again.
My ideal client is a woman who feels she has the world on her shoulders. That Woman Walking Alone. I have helped over a couple hundred women with their worries and fears, insecurities, relationship concerns, breaking free of codependency and abuse, recovery from trauma and addiction, and the infliction of self-injury. I find that no issue is too small or too large to handle. I'm here so you don't have to walk your path alone. I specialize in Trauma-informed care, PTSD Recovery, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Women Empowerment and Feminist Approach, Healthy Relationships Skills and codependency prevention.
My ideal client is a woman who feels she has the world on her shoulders. That Woman Walking Alone. I have helped over a couple hundred women with their worries and fears, insecurities, relationship concerns, breaking free of codependency and abuse, recovery from trauma and addiction, and the infliction of self-injury. I find that no issue is too small or too large to handle. I'm here so you don't have to walk your path alone. I specialize in Trauma-informed care, PTSD Recovery, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Women Empowerment and Feminist Approach, Healthy Relationships Skills and codependency prevention.
I specialize in working with the LGBT+ community, people who identify as neurodivergent, those with trauma and relationship issues (queer, ENM, Kink etc. I don't work with CIS, straight couples). I have a passion for supporting trans identifying clients as they advocate for their needs within the medical system, supporting clients navigating open relationships, and supporting parents who are navigating the needs of their neurodivergent children. I practice from a sex positive, health at every size, harm reduction lens. I ask my clients to show up as their authentic self and my clients can expect the same from me.
I specialize in working with the LGBT+ community, people who identify as neurodivergent, those with trauma and relationship issues (queer, ENM, Kink etc. I don't work with CIS, straight couples). I have a passion for supporting trans identifying clients as they advocate for their needs within the medical system, supporting clients navigating open relationships, and supporting parents who are navigating the needs of their neurodivergent children. I practice from a sex positive, health at every size, harm reduction lens. I ask my clients to show up as their authentic self and my clients can expect the same from me.
I enjoy working with clients of all ages including children, teens, and adults.
As a queer person, I do my best to create a space that allows for open engagement, challenging conversations, and an opportunity for clients to explore their own feelings and experiences around this topic when relevant. I work with clients to ease feelings of anxiety, and work with them to both challenge them while also not pushing them past their limits.
I enjoy working with clients of all ages including children, teens, and adults.
As a queer person, I do my best to create a space that allows for open engagement, challenging conversations, and an opportunity for clients to explore their own feelings and experiences around this topic when relevant. I work with clients to ease feelings of anxiety, and work with them to both challenge them while also not pushing them past their limits.
I'm a marriage and family therapist (out-of-network, private-pay) and enjoy working with families, couples, individuals, children, teens, and adults across the lifespan.
I specialize in working with clients and families who have experienced trauma, relational distress, and the weariness that comes with holding the injustices of this world. I welcome the opportunity to partner with my clients and families to process those experiences within a safe relationship so they can get moving with the beautiful life that awaits them.
I'm a marriage and family therapist (out-of-network, private-pay) and enjoy working with families, couples, individuals, children, teens, and adults across the lifespan.
I specialize in working with clients and families who have experienced trauma, relational distress, and the weariness that comes with holding the injustices of this world. I welcome the opportunity to partner with my clients and families to process those experiences within a safe relationship so they can get moving with the beautiful life that awaits them.
Counseling Kids and Adults now has openings for our very first Teen Support Group.
We are a group practice with several providers. We provide group and individual in-person and virtual Counseling for MN/WI patients of all ages; with a Family therapist or Counselor. We specialize in helping families, parents, couples, and individuals heal in all aspects of life. Let us help you too, reach out today!
Counseling Kids and Adults now has openings for our very first Teen Support Group.
We are a group practice with several providers. We provide group and individual in-person and virtual Counseling for MN/WI patients of all ages; with a Family therapist or Counselor. We specialize in helping families, parents, couples, and individuals heal in all aspects of life. Let us help you too, reach out today!
Taylor Nelson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MPS, LADC, LPCC
2 Endorsed
Oakdale, MN 55128
I help thoughtful adults untangle self-criticism, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and emotional overwhelm so they can reconnect with their values and feel more grounded.
My approach integrates attachment-based, existential, parts-based, and humanistic therapy with nervous system awareness and self-compassion. We explore how early relationships, culture, gender, faith, race, health, and sexual identity shape present-day patterns, while building insight and practical tools for emotional regulation and healthier connection.
I help thoughtful adults untangle self-criticism, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and emotional overwhelm so they can reconnect with their values and feel more grounded.
My approach integrates attachment-based, existential, parts-based, and humanistic therapy with nervous system awareness and self-compassion. We explore how early relationships, culture, gender, faith, race, health, and sexual identity shape present-day patterns, while building insight and practical tools for emotional regulation and healthier connection.
In these settings, I worked with adolescents and young adults with acute symptoms and diagnoses.
I am a Mental Health Practitioner, completing the required supervised practice hours to become a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. My work is supervised by board-approved supervisors at Milestone Mental Health.
In these settings, I worked with adolescents and young adults with acute symptoms and diagnoses.
I am a Mental Health Practitioner, completing the required supervised practice hours to become a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. My work is supervised by board-approved supervisors at Milestone Mental Health.
Migdal is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in comprehensive treatment for multi-exceptional youth and adults.
Parenting neurodiverse children is not always intuitive and parents often come in to therapy feeling uncertain of how to proceed with their child. This is very normal. Dr. Migdal will listen to you and hear your perspective to make sure that you feel heard. She will help you to find the appropriate direction to move your relationships forward.
Migdal is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in comprehensive treatment for multi-exceptional youth and adults.
Parenting neurodiverse children is not always intuitive and parents often come in to therapy feeling uncertain of how to proceed with their child. This is very normal. Dr. Migdal will listen to you and hear your perspective to make sure that you feel heard. She will help you to find the appropriate direction to move your relationships forward.
So much of what we wrestle with as adults traces back further than the present moment—to how we were parented, what happened early on, and patterns we absorbed before we had words for them.
I'm deeply relational in how I work, and more than anything I want you to feel genuinely seen and heard. I believe everyone is doing the best they can in the moment, and that stress—large or small—shapes what that looks like. Meeting yourself with that compassion is often where healing starts.
So much of what we wrestle with as adults traces back further than the present moment—to how we were parented, what happened early on, and patterns we absorbed before we had words for them.
I'm deeply relational in how I work, and more than anything I want you to feel genuinely seen and heard. I believe everyone is doing the best they can in the moment, and that stress—large or small—shapes what that looks like. Meeting yourself with that compassion is often where healing starts.
I especially enjoy working with teens and young adults as they explore their identity, strengths, and future possibilities.
I genuinely enjoy hearing people’s stories. Your story is uniquely yours and has played an important role in shaping who you are. While many people carry difficult experiences from the past, they may also face uncertainty or fears about the future. Exploring these experiences in a safe, supportive environment can foster insight, healing, and personal growth.
I especially enjoy working with teens and young adults as they explore their identity, strengths, and future possibilities.
I genuinely enjoy hearing people’s stories. Your story is uniquely yours and has played an important role in shaping who you are. While many people carry difficult experiences from the past, they may also face uncertainty or fears about the future. Exploring these experiences in a safe, supportive environment can foster insight, healing, and personal growth.
Michael is a licensed clinical mental health counselor who has spent nearly a decade helping adults work through emotional, cognitive, behavioral and relational challenges.
His approach is grounded in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), a modality he values for its clarity, honesty, and ability to help clients transform the “musts,” “shoulds.” He integrates REBT with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, Person‑Centered Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and Ericksonian hypnosis.
Michael is a licensed clinical mental health counselor who has spent nearly a decade helping adults work through emotional, cognitive, behavioral and relational challenges.
His approach is grounded in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), a modality he values for its clarity, honesty, and ability to help clients transform the “musts,” “shoulds.” He integrates REBT with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, Person‑Centered Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and Ericksonian hypnosis.
I have 14 years experience in treating individual adults and children, couples, and families experiencing; Anxiety Disorders, Depression and Long Term Management of Symptoms, Autism Spectrum and ADHD, Couples Issues- Understanding Attachment and Temperament, Family Adjustments, and Co-occuring Chemical Dependency.
I utilize Developmental Trajectories, Zones of Regulation, Worry Wars curriculum, Mindfulness, Trauma Informed Treatments, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and CBT. I believe in client focused therapy; highlighting each person's individual strengths and resources, as well as social network and community resources.
I have 14 years experience in treating individual adults and children, couples, and families experiencing; Anxiety Disorders, Depression and Long Term Management of Symptoms, Autism Spectrum and ADHD, Couples Issues- Understanding Attachment and Temperament, Family Adjustments, and Co-occuring Chemical Dependency.
I utilize Developmental Trajectories, Zones of Regulation, Worry Wars curriculum, Mindfulness, Trauma Informed Treatments, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and CBT. I believe in client focused therapy; highlighting each person's individual strengths and resources, as well as social network and community resources.
I specialize in anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges for teens, adults, and couples.
Relationships can feel stuck, painful, and hard to untangle — especially when the same patterns keep repeating or something important has been broken. Whether you're working through conflict, rebuilding after infidelity, navigating divorce, or trying to understand your own patterns, this work matters. I specialize in relationships in all their complexity — couples, LGBTQ+ partnerships, polyamorous and non-traditional structures, and individuals exploring how they connect and love.
I specialize in anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges for teens, adults, and couples.
Relationships can feel stuck, painful, and hard to untangle — especially when the same patterns keep repeating or something important has been broken. Whether you're working through conflict, rebuilding after infidelity, navigating divorce, or trying to understand your own patterns, this work matters. I specialize in relationships in all their complexity — couples, LGBTQ+ partnerships, polyamorous and non-traditional structures, and individuals exploring how they connect and love.
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FAQ - About Adult Counseling
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioral therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists hold various licenses depending on their training and state requirements. Common therapy credentials include Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs). Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) receive additional doctoral-level training and may focus on assessments or more specialized therapeutic approaches. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.