I have compassion for those I work with by helping you to be able to manage your stress and/or depression. I work with families that may have alcohol/drug issues which I have been in the Chemical Dependency field for approximately 10 years working with adults and adolescents. I am here to help clients in the LGBTQ community work on their issues that could be challenging to their families, intimate relationships and job conflict. I am providing Rule 25 Chemical Dependency assessments along with Diagnostic Assessments.

I specialize in working with adults and adolescents who struggle with anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, trauma, ADHD and relationship and communication issues. I focus on building a positive therapeutic relationship with my clients in order to empower them to achieve emotional health, and teach the coping skills necessary to maintain that health moving forward through the challenges of everyday life.

I provide mental health services to individuals, couples, and families, including early childhood beginning at age 3. Together, we will identify and work through your mental, emotional, and behavioral concerns in a safe and accepting space. Some of these concerns include, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, trauma induced stress, behavioral concerns, relationship issues, self harming behaviors, suicidal/homicidal thoughts, grief, communication, trust, self-esteem and compassion. I will work with you and your family in self-exploration, reflection, acceptance, coping skills, and goal setting.

The situations and symptoms that bring people into my psychotherapy practice are typically painful, frightening and confusing. Often overwhelmed at first, my clients learn to both work effectively with their symptoms and to discover their underlying meaning. With 40 years experience working with men, women and couples, I provide a safe, compassionate space where new perspectives, encouragement and guidance are provided. As anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts and other issues are acknowledged, faced and better understood, the opportunity for both symptom reduction, healing and growth can occur.

My primary focus is on relevant life issues with core content areas including: pre-marital, marriage, family (parenting/child rearing), life balance, self-care: spirit, mind, body health/wellness, spiritual growth and maturity, and addictions/chemical dependency. I have a specific passion for working with couples, families, women and young adults. I lead small groups and retreats, in addition to counseling.

Possibilities Therapeutic Services supports your journey towards growth by exploring self defeating thoughts and feelings to open pathways for new healthier relationship and lifestyle possibilities in the future. Therapeutic services are based on the tenants and techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral and Solution-Focused Theories. Approved MN-DHS problem gambler provider-Rule 82 assessments.

Sometimes life, relationships, memories get too hard, too difficult to deal with alone. You need someone to listen, to help sort things out. Someone who is not emotionally involved in what is going on. You need a place to go, to think things through, to talk things out with someone who can be objective, offer up some suggestions when you need them, help you figure things out. I am here in Hastings, at Selah Counseling, to offer help for times like these. Times when you feel confused, hurt, lonely, empty, sad, frustrated, irritated, and can't figure out what to do or where to go.

I have been working as a therapist with children, teens, adults, couples and families for the past two years. I received a Masters of Clinical Social Work from University of Saint Thomas/Saint Catherine University in 2017. I enjoy working with individuals ages 6 through adult. I believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship with my clients, as well as their life experiences, to meet clients where they are at and encourage growth and movement through their journey.

If you are ready to improve your life, then I am the one to lead you there. Having years of experience as both a client and a clinician, I am very familiar with the process of change and I am well equipped to make it happen. I've helped guide people through issues of simple depression all the way to complex PTSD. I have extensive experience dealing with criminality, all forms of abuse, addiction, and most mental disorders. My blend of psychodynamic education and life experience have suited me well in this field.

People who I see for individual therapy are usually facing turmoil either due to current stressors or past issues that keep surfacing and prevent them from moving forward in their lives. Often, people tell me that they feel "stuck" and need direction/guidance. By working with me they identify their inner strengths and capabilities; they feel confident in themselves to take on challenges that come their way. In therapy we identify things that should change because what they are doing currently is not working for them. We problem solve and discuss ways to make their present meaningful.

I have a special interest in seeing couples in conflict or couples preparing for marriage. As a relational therapist, I believe relationships play an integral role in a person's well-being and mental health. I also see individuals with a variety of presenting problems such as anxiety or depression. I also specialize in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and offer both individual and group DBT options within my group practice.

With over 37 years of clinical experience, I am a Licensed Psychologist and Board Certified Behavioral Analyst who specializes in working with adults and children experiencing PTSD, Brain Injury, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. My specialties include coping with anxiety, and developing social skills.

Your life experiences will have you believing you're not good enough, you're alone, you're responsible for everything, or that there is something wrong with you. Don't believe it! Do you suffer from anxiety and depression that you can't explain? I can help you with that! Do you experience flashbacks, nightmares, have avoidance issues, low self-esteem, panic attacks, or depression due to your experiences? I work with teens and adults through tough circumstances and help them navigate to healing. I work hard to get to know you and what works for you personally. We aren't meant to handle these things alone. *Accepting New Clients!*

When we understand and embrace our whole selves, we show up in life and relationships feeling connected, hopeful, and empowered. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space for self-exploration and growth, particularly with teens and young adults with concerns related to self-esteem, identity, depression, anxiety, body image, sexuality, and relationships. I use a personable and relaxed approach that allows clients to feel heard, validated, and supported every step of the way.

Now accepting new telehealth clients. Life can be full of adventures that bring us joy and roadblocks that challenge our ability to focus and move forward. No matter what your journey has been, or will be, The Journey Center can be there to support you. You aren’t alone. The Journey Center provides counseling and therapy services in support of achieving balanced mental health. Located in rural Marshall, Minnesota, we are proud to be involved in our local community while providing confidential and compassionate care. In office and telehealth counseling and therapy options are available to best meet your needs and schedule.

I understand that, right now, these are intense times and you are looking for help. It's likely you've tried a few things on your own and its time to try this. I understand that your inner resources for resilience might be tangled or tripped up. I understand that the people and resources you usually turn to might not be enough this time. I am here for all of you -- and your chosen family members -- all your parts of yourself, all your feelings and thoughts.

We all want happiness and avoid suffering. Yet difficult situations put that goal further from our grasp. Psychotherapy teaches you to become skillful with your own thoughts/ emotions and in relationships -- if you do the work. I offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other approaches to best suit your unique mindset. Education: 1) Master of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Medical School, 1979, (psychotherapy). 2) Master of Social Work, George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University, St. Louis, 1986, teaching and research assistant. Credentialing: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). Member (and former Board member) National Association of Social Workers.

*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* The most important thing to know about traumatic stress is that it is the response to the event and not the event itself, and the response we can change no matter how much time between “then” and now! Whether we felt “too much, too young”, “too much, too long”, or “too much, too fast”, it is possible to heal the physiological, psychological, spiritual, and relational challenges we face. We can feel fully present, engaged, and connected to ourselves and those around us. I see, hear, and believe you.

Do you feel stuck and unsure how to move forward? We all have the ability to change our situations or the way we handle them, we just need a little hope. I love coming alongside people who are struggling and helping them to see the light at the end of the tunnel. From coloring and play therapy to exploring the past, challenging beliefs, or sitting with you in your pain--I have a passion for hurting people. I'd love to walk with you through shame and conflict in your life and help you find meaning and hope.