"I believe that our struggles do not define us, but our ability to overcome them does. I enjoy helping others find their inner strength to make lasting changes that bring them closer to the life they yearn for. I have a lot of compassion for others and try to make therapy a safe place to work through fears, self-doubt, hopelessness and anger, so that my clients can develop the skills and confidence they need."

"You are thoughtful and introspective, but sometimes you overthink everything. You feel like an outsider, at times, and have difficulty in social situations. Procrastination, fear of failure or feeling like a fraud holds you back. You feel stuck, like you can't move forward. Low energy, motivation, and lack of focus are holding you back. Past trauma or struggles feel stuck or unprocessed. You would just like to feel better, to have your mind be quieter and more positive, and to have some movement and direction in your life. Does some or all of this this sound like you? If so, I can help."

"Whether you are struggling in your daily life or are going through a difficult time, my desire is to help and guide you through to a more peaceful and resilient place. I work with various issues including depression, anxiety, trauma and relationship conflict. I offer counseling for couples as well as individual therapy for children and adults, that includes teens! I offer Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT) when working with couples."

"Dr. Giesbrecht interned at Pilot City Mental Health Center providing testing and therapy in a richly diverse community. Following that she provided counseling to students and staff at Bethel University, and the Univ. of St. Thomas completing an APA doctoral internship in both personal and career counseling. Dr. Giesbrecht has been in private practice for almost twenty years and employs CBT, psychodynamic, and DBT strategies under girded by a resource model of psychology. As clients are able to reflect on what resources they already have within and around them, they lay a positive bedrock to work on life's problems."

"We all experience roadblocks in life and problems become worse when we get stuck. I work with my clients to identify issues to help them create lasting change. Once this change occurs, problems will be seen as opportunities for growth rather than as failures. I am often told by my clients that they feel a level of trust, acceptance and comfort that has been missing with other therapists."

"I provide a safe, collaborative, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment in which to discuss the struggles you may currently experience. I emphasize a collaborative approach to therapy in which we collectively work to understand and change undesired emotions, thinking patterns, and various behavioral responses. While in therapy with me, research driven strategies are provided for your specific concerns in order to improve your mental and physical well-being so you feel a sense of hope and mastery over life's challenges."

"What would you give to feel happy again? I can help. Together, we'll help you 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."

"The Family Development Center welcomes individuals, couples and families who are facing challenges at any stage of life. We have a specialty in providing care and resources for women and families around issues of pregnancy, birth, and transitions. We strive to create a welcoming, supportive environment where you will feel comfortable and understood. Call us to schedule an appointment or free consultation (651) 330-3434!"

"If you have a difficult past that still haunts you or you find the present overwhelming, I'm the kind of therapist that can help you leave the past behind and learn new coping skills so you can be content in the present. I provide an open, non-judgmental space for you to explore your issues, see your potential and grow."

"I am a strengths based, trauma informed therapist who believes in building an authentic and trusting therapeutic relationship. I provide a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients can feel their story matters. I empower clients through a holistic approach and mindfulness techniques. I recognize that therapy is a collaborative process and each individual has a unique set of needs and goals."

"I have trained extensively in a number of schools of psychotherapeutic thought, over my 20 years in private practice, and I employ all of them form time to time. But what is common to all of them is that we form a relationship, a very specialized relationship designed to help those who, for whatever reason, feel overwhelmed. What psychology calls "symptoms," things like "depression,: "anxiety," "impulse control problems," and so on, I think of as something deep within us tugging in the shirttails of our consciousness and telling us, "something isn't as it should be.""

"Are you a young adult feeling stuck in life? Do you feel afraid for the future because you don't know where you're headed? You're anxious, overwhelmed, and filled with self-doubt... you can't seem to find the light at the end of the tunnel lately. It's a scary place to be. Young adulthood can be a stressful time in life. Whether it's surviving college, navigating your career, finding healthy relationships, healing from your past, or somewhere in between -- you don't have to go it alone. "

"What I offer is genuine concern, empathy, kindness, and the kind of listening that lets you know you've really been heard and understood. I can help you identify what is causing your pain and will offer practical suggestions and specific tools you can try right away to try to improve your situation. I specialize in couples counseling, helping couples to communicate better and find common ground. Counseling can open ways for you and your partner to tap into your strengths, argue more effectively, and negotiate new ways of solving old problems."

"Pain & difficulty can be opportunities for growth & change. I have extensive experience working with adults, parents, and children in crisis as well as experiencing struggles in everyday life. My approach is to partner with you to explore your emotions and behaviors, understand your experiences and hurts, and assist you in indentifying and utilzing your natural strengths to increase your ability to deal with the stressors unique to you."

"Challenges visit everyone, and every person has a story to tell. As an Art Therapist, I utilize the creativity process and narrative therapy to build a safe space for you to grow and heal. This work is a collaborative, creative process of establishing preferred relationships with yourself and your world, or with your family and loved ones. I welcome families, adults, teens, tweens, and children. I have experience working with anxiety and emotional challenges, loss, trauma, behavioral issues, ADHD, adoption, chronic pain, physical and sexual abuse, self-harm and suicidal ideation, anger management, peer issues, and depression."

"I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma and struggle with anxiety and relationship issues."

"Sometimes life becomes so difficult that we lose hope. Other times, we become stuck and confused, not knowing what direction to turn. If this resonates with you, consider making an appointment and I will help you sort it out. I work with children, teenagers, college students, adults, couples, and families and am licensed in Wisconsin and Minnesota so I take some insurances from both states. "

"I have been in private practice since 1991 and have previously worked in medical, rehabilitation, college counseling, and community mental health settings. I know that asking for help is not easy. Trusting someone you don't know with very personal information requires a leap of faith. Understandably, you may want to know what to expect, should you decide to work with me. Initially, I will work to identify the particular issues that you want to address and then collaborate with you to develop goals and strategies. Throughout the process, I will listen carefully, drawing out particular material for discussion and presenting new information to help you see yourself and your choices with a new perspective. I will suggest possible courses of action, recognizing that only you can decide whether to follow any suggestions that come from the counseling process."

"Dr. Jonathan Hoistad is a clinical psychologist with emphasis in Health Psychology, Psychological Testing and Evaluation, Child/Family Psychology, and Clinical Supervision in a variety of clinic settings. Dr. Hoistad is on staff at Fairview University Hospital and has Health East staff privileges. He is the Director of Psychology for Behavioral Health at Red Cedar Clinic/Mayo Health System. He consults with a variety of different clinics providing psychological consultation, direct patient services, and coordination of patient care."