Attachment-based Therapists in Saint Cloud, MN

At Changing Pathways, I work with people of all ages. I have a special interest working with “littles.” I work with littles as young as two. I have a passion working with children ages two to seven; focusing on non-directive play therapy to promote change. I understand that change is a developmental and lifetime process. I enjoy working with teenagers and adults; working through symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, and loss. I have completed level 1 of Theraplay training, an attachment based modality. I believe it is important to explore a holistic viewpoint, including family, environment, and attachment.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Play Therapist, I specialize in supporting children and caregivers in understanding and managing behavioral concerns, emotions, trauma experiences, attachment and relationship challenges, anxiety, and depression. Bringing 25 years in the field of early childhood into my work, I approach therapy with a developmental, attachment, and family systems lens, while working to improve the functioning of individuals and family they are part of.

Being a woman today can mean living with a lot of insecurity and anxiety. You want to appear successful and put together, but deep down you are struggling to figure out who you are, cope with the chaos in your life, and work through a difficult past. The pressures of everyday life fill you with constant overwhelm, relationships feel distant and stressful, and your energy reserves have been depleted. You can hold it together and make it through the day, but by the time you get home you are exhausted. Cooking, dinner, socialization, and parenting seem like impossible tasks.

We all need a helping hand at times, and I have had a passion for helping people for as long as I can remember. You want to feel happier, less anxious, and do more than just “get through each day”. You deserve a safe space to discover who you truly are, and uncover what is keeping you from experiencing more joy, contentment and ease in your life. When we sit down together and discuss all that you’ve been through we will also discover your many inner strengths, and together we can build on the resiliency within you. I want you to see all that you are capable of - all the things that you can do to help yourself be happier.

If this is an emergency please call 911 or 988 Suicide Helpline. I am dedicated to working with individuals, couples, and families by supporting hope and growth through a family systems perspective and trauma informed care. My passion is attachment, relationships, and development and their impact on functioning throughout one’s life. I find encouragement in my work through helping others find hope, strength, and healing within their environment and relationships.

"Instead of waiting for the storm to pass, learn how to dance in the rain" (author unknown). Time is precious and you deserve to maximize your quality of life. Are you struggling with adjustments in life, depression, anxiety, substance use issues, trauma, anger, relationships, generational issues, or communication? I can help! I look forward to hearing from you so we can start your journey together!

Hello! I'm Farhiyo Idifle, a psychotherapist in Saint Cloud, MN, offering in-person psychotherapy services. I'm dedicated to helping teenagers and adults navigate life's challenges and transformations in a respectful, safe, and accepting environment that fosters a strong therapeutic alliance. I firmly believe that each client is the expert in their own life's story, and it's an honor for me to collaborate with individuals in creating a space where they can slow down, explore, confront challenges, and seek balance.

When meeting clients I begin with the question of "What happened to you" rather than "What is wrong with you." When I get to watch and bear witness as an individual or family grows and is able to heal it humbles me! I like to walk along side those I work with in helping them develop/discover the life and relationships they desire. I also enjoy working with couples in achieving satisfying marriages or relationships. When not at work I enjoy reading, being in nature, spending time with my family, walking my dog and gardening. I also believe in bringing humor into my work as it helps us all remember what in life is good!

Teletherapy allows me to work with clients across MN. Therapy shouldn't be awkward or complicated, are you ready to do things differently? Do you know that you have the power to make the changes you want in your life? I'm here to walk alongside you on this journey, while you take the steps towards the life and relationships you WANT. Let's break old cycles, write new stories, and discover what's next. You don’t have to stay stuck where you are today. But only YOU are capable of making that happen. If you’re ready to stop simply asking questions and start discovering answers, reach out today to set up a free consultation.

Hello! I am a strength based, narrative, emotion focused therapist, and self-identified philosopher. I’ve been working in the field since 2012 with experience in multiple settings, including outpatient, in-home, school-located, and residential dual, mental health and chemical dependency, services and have worked with diverse individuals, couples, and families. However, my heart lies with adolescents, couples, and family work. As an artist, I enjoy helping others find their own creativity and hold a deep passion for life and its beauty. Anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationships dynamics are areas of specialty.

Whether it's related to sexuality and gender, challenging relationships, trauma, codependency or a major life transition, my intention is to help you find the compassion, bravery and motivation to show up for yourself, in the ways you feel are best. As a queer, non-binary, survivor; I bring the knowledge and empathy of my lived experience to the therapeutic relationship.

It is my goal, in the counseling I provide, to meet my clients where they are at in their thoughts, feelings & lives’ circumstances. Change is a difficult, but necessary part of the therapy process. I am a strong believer of building resilience. I work to help clients identify their emotions that can arise from experiencing traumas, abuse, shame and other life challenges; which over time, can negatively impact a person’s feelings & self-talk.

I provide a non-judgmental, caring place to unload the heavy stuff you've accumulated over time. As you experience life's ups and downs, transitions, successes and challenges, I am here to provide support. I have learned to navigate my own journey through life, with experience and education. Therapy is a partnership based on trust that allows self-discovery through inner wisdom and soul searching. Together, we can maneuver the puzzling, sometimes painful, beautiful messiness of life!

Seal Dwyer Counseling works with people healing from chronic trauma, or who have gender and sexuality challenges, relationship conflicts, and body image issues. We offer a harm-reduction approach, treating trauma with EMDR. Our therapists and counselors are trauma-informed, and treat PTSD, DID, Gender Dysphoria, and trauma- or gender-related concerns as well as stress, anxiety, depression, and other issues affecting our daily lives. We believe that all folks can heal and that all folks deserve the relief from the impact of trauma. In a world that makes certain bodies and identities unsafe, this office is a safe place.

I am most passionate about working with women, couples, the LGBTQIA+ community, and teenagers. Most of my clients present with concerns related to self esteem, anxiety, trauma, or depression. I enjoy working with clients on healthy communication, boundaries, and self care.

Today you are searching for a therapist. You are wondering if I might be a good fit for you...can I help? You may be experiencing a season of high anxiety, trying to deal with depressive thoughts, or feeling stuck. You may be struggling to set boundaries, feeling burned out or like your trauma and past are defining you. As a parent, you may be in a season of overwhelm while raising your own children. While healing and building new ways of thinking are not necessarily easy, I am honored to see if we might be a good fit to do this work together.

Are you a therapist, helper, or healer who needs to receive a little (or a lot) of your own medicine?  We all deserve to feel rooted and connected.  We all deserve to feel empowered and authentic.  You deserve to thrive!  I see myself as a shamanic fairy godmother: we'll get you to your happily ever after, but the journey will be an adventure. Therapy is an invitation to transform ourselves, our relationships, and our lives.  Through conversation, genuine compassion, humor, and intuition, I offer clients safety to create subtle and powerful changes.

I have been providing therapy to individuals, families, and couples for the past 25 years. I have extensive training and experience with trauma, anxiety, stress and relationships. I believe in meeting individuals where they are and assisting them to reach their goals. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, EMDR certified therapist, and Registered Yoga Teacher, I integrate different techniques in therapy to heal mind, body, spirit, and relationships.

As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am passionate about helping others find hope and healing through their relationships. I value relationships and strive to build a comfortable space for those I work with to process events in their life, find strength in themselves and develop a deeper connection with those in their life. I value supporting people in a variety of age groups, from infancy and early childhood to adulthood as well as those in the perinatal period, who have experienced stressful or traumatic events find healing and strength.