Family Counseling Therapists in Plymouth, MN

I work with adults and couples. I enjoy consulting with people regarding a variety of problems such as trauma, anxiety, depression, divorce adjustment and life transitions. I can support you to get out of the crisis or chaos you are experiencing. I can also support deep healing from childhood wounds, trauma or distressing experiences. I have a passion for working with couples; helping them regain what has been lost and find what is possible. I also help clients understand factors that have supported the patterns they are stuck in.

Are you or your loved one experiencing challenges related to autism or Asperger's? Do you need a therapist who understands your family and your unique situation? If you are an individual or family living with autism and are looking for a safe place to process your feelings, address trauma, improve communication or problem solve daily challenges, I would be honored to help. As both an experienced therapist and a parent of a young adult with ASD, I understand how autism, Asperger's, anxiety or ADHD impacts you and your entire family .

Feel like things aren't going well at home, work or school, but not sure why? Your relationship(s) aren't working? The trust disappeared from your marriage? Your Teenager/Tween overwhelmed and you're not sure how to help? Have they turned to drugs/alcohol/video gaming? Making unsafe choices for themselves or others, or they lash out with anger? Do they lack motivation? A young adult attempting to launch or parent trying to help them launch and finding it difficult? We'll find out what's going on and then make a plan to move forward towards wellness.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in my home office in Plymouth. I was Initially trained in the Bay Area and I've been practicing in Minneapolis since 2000. I specialize in relationship and marriage therapy, individual therapy, somatic trauma work for complex or developmental and emotional therapy and hypnotherapy. I have an art therapy certification from UC Berkeley and am involved in the arts. I work with individuals, couples, family and older adolescents.

You are facing some challenges in your life like trauma, mood disorders, chronic health or pain issues, perhaps with co-occurring diagnoses of mental health & addiction. You might be struggling in your relationships as a spouse, partner or parent. You need a collaborative partnership with a trauma-informed therapist who will customize their approach towards your care, work with you to understand your needs, recognize your strengths and learn to address your challenges. You are looking for a therapist who is responsive to your culture, sexuality & uniqueness. You could work with the therapist as an individual, a couple or a family .

My work involves providing therapeutic support for people struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, as well as parenting, family and couple conflict. I am a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist, and focus on Level 1 Autism, or what use to be called Asperger's Syndrome. I am also happy to work with individuals that are experiencing loss, grief, and spiritual questioning/transition.

We spend our lives in relationships--with family , friends and most significantly our spouses or partners. Those relationships can be fufilling and provide great happiness. But sometimes relationships can become frustrating, stressful or emotionally exhausting. Working with an experienced therapist can help you determine the real problematic issues and what could help to improve the relationship. You may want to evaluate if your relationship is truly healthy or not. I see adults, couples and adolescents.

Worried about your child's behavior? Struggling with parenting? Concerned about your adolescent's self image or self harm? Stuck in a negative cycle with your significant other and unsure how to connect again? Coming to terms with divorce and co-parenting? Wanting to improve family communication? Battling the shadows of depression and anxiety? Wanting change in your life but not sure what? Seeking therapy is hard and deeply personal. You are the expert in your life and I strive to make each client feel accepted, safe and understood. Together, we can discover your unique path to change and healing within yourself and relationships.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience. I have written, presented, and consulted extensively about diversity, developmental psychology, multiculturalism, severe psychopathology, childhood abuse, trauma, sexual assault, community/domestic violence and African-American mental health. I believe everyone has a right to wellness and use strategies that promote humor, hard work, experiential learning and resilience. There is a saying: "You do not have to teach a cut how to heal, you just have to create the best environment for healing to take place." My goal is to create a loving space for healing to take place.

If you want practical, realistic, caring help, you will find it here. My approach is non-blaming, strength based and encouraging. I specialize in relationship issues, anxiety, depression, family -of-origin work, and self-esteem. I use a combination of powerful, proven, effective techniques and integrate ideas and thoughts from many sources. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with training in individual counseling, family and relationship counseling.

Immediate availability! - You do not have to passively accept where you are in this moment. I am passionate about helping you use your own resilience to move towards purpose and joy in your life. My goal is to build you up during each session, so you strengthen that resilience and build your self-confidence. If you’re questioning whether or not you’re ready to start therapy, let’s set up a free consultation so you can experience how helpful it is even to take those first small steps!

I am licensed both as a Professional Clinical Counselor and Alcohol and Drug Counselor specializing in helping individuals and families who struggle with mental health and/or addiction issues. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or stress from relationships, parenting, work, significant loss, or struggling with addiction or recovery, I can help. My style is to provide you with a supportive, confidential, non-judgmental space regardless of the issues, and help you discover your strengths to find meaningful solutions. I currently meet with clients via Telehealth to follow safety protocols given the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Looking for a way to improve your relationship with yourself and others? Is the way you see your life heading not quite what you had expected? My goal is to provide a secure and open environment on your journey of becoming the BEST version of you and your relationship(s)! My work is grounded in building a relationship with my clients in their journeys to uncover and move through the barriers they experience, all while discovering new and different ways of living life authentically to who you are!

I've been in private practice since 1997, specializing in working with complex family systems and children and adult victims of trauma and grief/loss. I work in creative ways to help marriages be healthy and life giving. As a Parenting Consultant, I work with divorcing families on co-parenting issues or on reunifying parenting relationships. I work with area schools as a chemical health consultant, with families that need an intervention for a loved one, and after care following chemical health treatment.

Research shows consistently that no matter what counseling method is used, the connection between you & your therapist is the essential factor in feeling better about yourself and your life. I create a safe and supportive relationship with people. It is important that you feel heard, acknowledged & supported. This is the significant ingredient for your personal relationship transformation. In addition to deep listening, learning how to be resilient and knowing that you can support yourself through life's challenges will give you a sense of empowerment and self-esteem. I am active in the sessions, warm, supportive & practical.

Dr. Goetz is dedicated to promoting the Emotional, Psychological, Physical, and Relationship Health of Children, Youth, Adults, Couples, and Families . It is Dr. Goetz' philosophy of therapy to maximize the healthy development of each family member and enhance both individual and family strengths and resiliency.The Core Values of his work include: forming a therapeutic and equal partnership with clients in their quest for emotional and relationship health; and forming a partnership with other health care service providers when they are involved.

I am a creative therapist, with broad experience in helping individuals and families build healthy and balanced lives. I am deeply passionate about the therapeutic process and commit to improving my clients' broader life experience. I enjoy challenging clients to honor their personal potential. My approach is non-judgmental, collaborative and experiential. Sessions will be a blend of work, fun and together we will search for joy, insight and meaning, while getting to know your strengths and create healing.

Understanding that it can be difficult to take this step to wellness, I believe it is important to establish a trusting therapeutic relationship with the client as without this, it can be difficult to help implement change. I also believe that helping clients see their potential to implement change and resolve their issues is very empowering. Each client holds that potential within and they need encouragement and support as they begin to discover this and come to resolutions. Some clients may believe that their issues define who they are and stuggle to separate the two. New confidence can change this.

I've helped many clients work through difficult challenges they're facing and would like to help you too. I have a very straight forward, assertive and somewhat irreverent communication style. We work hard, bravely dig as deep as we need to and have some belly laughs along the way. My clients appreciate how real and raw it can get, they feel free to share the good, bad and the ugly. If you're ready to be a good student I am a good teacher = Let's roll up our sleeves?!