UCare Therapists in Saint Louis Park, MN
Insurers I work with include Medicaid, Aetna, Allina, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, Health Partners, Hennepin Health, United Health Care, UCare, Humana, and many others.
If you're looking for a skilled, straightforward, and nonjudgmental therapist, we may be a fit! I work with both individuals and couples.
Clients consistently appreciate my commitment to providing clear and neutral feedback to help them move into greater agency and autonomy in their healing process.
Clients who value directness paired with sincerity find that my focus on specificity and clarity accelerates their course of treatment.
Insurers I work with include Medicaid, Aetna, Allina, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, Health Partners, Hennepin Health, United Health Care, UCare, Humana, and many others.
If you're looking for a skilled, straightforward, and nonjudgmental therapist, we may be a fit! I work with both individuals and couples.
Clients consistently appreciate my commitment to providing clear and neutral feedback to help them move into greater agency and autonomy in their healing process.
Clients who value directness paired with sincerity find that my focus on specificity and clarity accelerates their course of treatment.
Karolyn Shelstad-Otto
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
Waitlist for new clients
Hope is powerful and has the potential to change lives. You are probably searching for a therapist for yourself, your family, or your child because you have hope for greater happiness, better communication, less anxiety, and stronger connections. During therapy sessions, I facilitate change through empowerment, education, and experiences. You might seek healing from trauma, coping with grief, or support with life transitions. As a team, you and I will create a treatment plan to help you reach your goals to turn your hope into real changes.
Hope is powerful and has the potential to change lives. You are probably searching for a therapist for yourself, your family, or your child because you have hope for greater happiness, better communication, less anxiety, and stronger connections. During therapy sessions, I facilitate change through empowerment, education, and experiences. You might seek healing from trauma, coping with grief, or support with life transitions. As a team, you and I will create a treatment plan to help you reach your goals to turn your hope into real changes.
I welcome the unfiltered essence of you. As a systemic therapist, I specialize in working with couples, polycules, and families, offering a compassionate and inclusive approach. As an immigrant, I bring a deep understanding of ambiguous loss and intergenerational trauma, practicing from a non-pathologizing lens that acknowledges the social and environmental influences on your life.
I welcome the unfiltered essence of you. As a systemic therapist, I specialize in working with couples, polycules, and families, offering a compassionate and inclusive approach. As an immigrant, I bring a deep understanding of ambiguous loss and intergenerational trauma, practicing from a non-pathologizing lens that acknowledges the social and environmental influences on your life.
Our team offers therapy to individuals, groups, couples, and families of all ages and backgrounds in various life stages and situations: transitioning relationships, family expansion, interpersonal conflicts, empty-nesting, loneliness, substance issues, coming out, blending families, anxiety, depression, balance seeking, trauma coping, sleep struggles, sexual matters, mindfulness, and life transitions. Whether you are experiencing any of these concerns or others, we are here to help you and support your inner strength and we celebrate with you your ability to navigate through these.
Our team offers therapy to individuals, groups, couples, and families of all ages and backgrounds in various life stages and situations: transitioning relationships, family expansion, interpersonal conflicts, empty-nesting, loneliness, substance issues, coming out, blending families, anxiety, depression, balance seeking, trauma coping, sleep struggles, sexual matters, mindfulness, and life transitions. Whether you are experiencing any of these concerns or others, we are here to help you and support your inner strength and we celebrate with you your ability to navigate through these.
Mitchell Olson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis Park, MN 55426
If you’ve been feeling anxious, disconnected, or emotionally drained, you’re not alone. Life changes, stress, and old wounds can leave even strong people feeling uncertain about what’s next. My clients want calm, clarity, and deeper connection - with themselves and others. I bring honesty, empathy, and real-world experience to help you rebuild confidence and direction in your life.
If you’ve been feeling anxious, disconnected, or emotionally drained, you’re not alone. Life changes, stress, and old wounds can leave even strong people feeling uncertain about what’s next. My clients want calm, clarity, and deeper connection - with themselves and others. I bring honesty, empathy, and real-world experience to help you rebuild confidence and direction in your life.
I know it can feel disheartening when you're feeling stuck, together we can find steps towards the life you want. We'll learn to understand your struggles and build on strengths already present. I meet with adult individuals, families or couples seeking help and encouragement as they navigate their lives. Anxiety, depression, communicating needs, conflict in their partnership, stage of life transitions, parenting, intercultural relationships, premarital couples, dynamics within family of origin or in-laws, work/life balance and couples that identify as LGBTQIA+ are areas I'm familiar working within.
I know it can feel disheartening when you're feeling stuck, together we can find steps towards the life you want. We'll learn to understand your struggles and build on strengths already present. I meet with adult individuals, families or couples seeking help and encouragement as they navigate their lives. Anxiety, depression, communicating needs, conflict in their partnership, stage of life transitions, parenting, intercultural relationships, premarital couples, dynamics within family of origin or in-laws, work/life balance and couples that identify as LGBTQIA+ are areas I'm familiar working within.
Expanding my schedule and have current openings!
I believe every person has inherent worth and the ability to heal from past hardships, embrace their authentic identity, and build healthy, meaningful, and fulfilling relationships. Growing up in a passionate Colorado family, I learned the importance of caring for, accepting, and loving others. These values have shaped me into a compassionate, empathetic, and confident counselor.
Expanding my schedule and have current openings!
I believe every person has inherent worth and the ability to heal from past hardships, embrace their authentic identity, and build healthy, meaningful, and fulfilling relationships. Growing up in a passionate Colorado family, I learned the importance of caring for, accepting, and loving others. These values have shaped me into a compassionate, empathetic, and confident counselor.
Kathie Gieselman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
2 Endorsed
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
Waitlist for new clients
My goal is to help my clients feel confident in drawing conclusions and taking charge of their lives. My approach is to provide a fresh, unbiased perspective drawn from both life experience and current research. Whether you are seeking therapy to better understand yourself or work on a personal relationship that just doesn't seem to improve - together you and I will find solutions that work in real life. I believe you will find me warm, friendly, and down to earth and will leave each session with a new idea to try or or a different perspective to consider.
My goal is to help my clients feel confident in drawing conclusions and taking charge of their lives. My approach is to provide a fresh, unbiased perspective drawn from both life experience and current research. Whether you are seeking therapy to better understand yourself or work on a personal relationship that just doesn't seem to improve - together you and I will find solutions that work in real life. I believe you will find me warm, friendly, and down to earth and will leave each session with a new idea to try or or a different perspective to consider.
Struggling with the aftermath of trauma or the challenges of ADHD? You're not alone. I specialize in helping individuals aged 15-65 understand themselves and their experiences, heal from the past, learn and utilize skills to transform their present. With nearly a decade of experience and advanced training in EMDR, TF-CBT, and DBT, I offer a collaborative, eclectic, and neurodiverse-friendly approach to healing. As a fellow individual with ADHD, I understand firsthand the unique challenges you face. Together, we can explore your strengths, develop coping strategies, and create a path towards resilience and empowerment.
Struggling with the aftermath of trauma or the challenges of ADHD? You're not alone. I specialize in helping individuals aged 15-65 understand themselves and their experiences, heal from the past, learn and utilize skills to transform their present. With nearly a decade of experience and advanced training in EMDR, TF-CBT, and DBT, I offer a collaborative, eclectic, and neurodiverse-friendly approach to healing. As a fellow individual with ADHD, I understand firsthand the unique challenges you face. Together, we can explore your strengths, develop coping strategies, and create a path towards resilience and empowerment.
Let’s be real. Most of our unhelpful thoughts and behaviors didn’t develop out of thin air, right? At some point, the things that are holding you back were valid survival strategies. They just aren’t helping anymore. In fact, they might be hurting you.
If you’re an adolescent (12+), adult, or senior struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, disordered eating, family conflict, or workplace stress/conflict, I’d love to help you untangle the “why” behind what’s hurting you and find new ways to move through the world that are more authentically you.
Let’s be real. Most of our unhelpful thoughts and behaviors didn’t develop out of thin air, right? At some point, the things that are holding you back were valid survival strategies. They just aren’t helping anymore. In fact, they might be hurting you.
If you’re an adolescent (12+), adult, or senior struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, disordered eating, family conflict, or workplace stress/conflict, I’d love to help you untangle the “why” behind what’s hurting you and find new ways to move through the world that are more authentically you.
I offer somatic and psychodynamic therapy focusing on trauma, self-esteem, relationships, body image and anxiety. In a world where we’re often told what to be and how to feel, therapy offers a rare chance to slow down, turn inward, and illuminate a path toward greater peace, trust, and joy. I’m here to help you connect with your authentic self—body, mind, and spirit—and discover what you need to feel more at home within yourself and in your relationships. Together, we’ll explore your inner world and your body’s patterns, noticing how your past shows up today and creating space for deep, transformative healing.
I offer somatic and psychodynamic therapy focusing on trauma, self-esteem, relationships, body image and anxiety. In a world where we’re often told what to be and how to feel, therapy offers a rare chance to slow down, turn inward, and illuminate a path toward greater peace, trust, and joy. I’m here to help you connect with your authentic self—body, mind, and spirit—and discover what you need to feel more at home within yourself and in your relationships. Together, we’ll explore your inner world and your body’s patterns, noticing how your past shows up today and creating space for deep, transformative healing.
I bring a gentle yet direct approach to this work. Whether you are struggling with issues beyond your control or facing difficult aspects about yourself or life. I offer practical support and guidance. I will assist you in understanding your feelings and behaviors, and will gently challenge you to move toward change. I emphasize the importance of developing meaningful self-purpose and fulfilling work & relationships.
I bring a gentle yet direct approach to this work. Whether you are struggling with issues beyond your control or facing difficult aspects about yourself or life. I offer practical support and guidance. I will assist you in understanding your feelings and behaviors, and will gently challenge you to move toward change. I emphasize the importance of developing meaningful self-purpose and fulfilling work & relationships.
It is important to feel seen and cared about in therapy; as we learn to take in this care, great healing can take place. When you are struggling with difficult life issues, it can be difficult to go it alone. I am here to provide support as you move through it. I work with individuals and couples in areas including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions and stress management. As someone who has personally engaged in mindfulness practices such as meditation, qigong and yoga for 20+ years, I bring a strong presence and compassion to my work with clients.
It is important to feel seen and cared about in therapy; as we learn to take in this care, great healing can take place. When you are struggling with difficult life issues, it can be difficult to go it alone. I am here to provide support as you move through it. I work with individuals and couples in areas including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions and stress management. As someone who has personally engaged in mindfulness practices such as meditation, qigong and yoga for 20+ years, I bring a strong presence and compassion to my work with clients.
I have an emphasis in working with people across the lifespan who have problems concerning anxiety, depression, mood stability, aggression, juvenile conduct, trauma, safety, life transitions, and peer or family relationships. I think the client remains the expert in their life, I provide my own expertise as a licensed psychologist, and we navigate and overcome obstacles together, so you can achieve your goals and live a life guided by your personal values. This will help build a relationship allowing for positive change and an ability to meet the demands of life.
I have an emphasis in working with people across the lifespan who have problems concerning anxiety, depression, mood stability, aggression, juvenile conduct, trauma, safety, life transitions, and peer or family relationships. I think the client remains the expert in their life, I provide my own expertise as a licensed psychologist, and we navigate and overcome obstacles together, so you can achieve your goals and live a life guided by your personal values. This will help build a relationship allowing for positive change and an ability to meet the demands of life.
My favorite quote is by Diane Ackerman, an American Poet, “I don’t want to get to the end of my life and find I just lived the length of it. I want to have lived the width of it as well.” We could all use some help navigating big events, the roller coaster of life, a high stress career or simply losing sight of who you are. You can learn to be resilient, recovered and refreshed. The body/brain that takes over can be understood and rebalanced. We can learn to understand and navigate it together.
My favorite quote is by Diane Ackerman, an American Poet, “I don’t want to get to the end of my life and find I just lived the length of it. I want to have lived the width of it as well.” We could all use some help navigating big events, the roller coaster of life, a high stress career or simply losing sight of who you are. You can learn to be resilient, recovered and refreshed. The body/brain that takes over can be understood and rebalanced. We can learn to understand and navigate it together.
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I am a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience. Services are provided in office only. I do offer a free initial consultation, via phone. Your initial appointment will include a comprehensive initial assessment. Testing is then chosen based on your specific needs. We are in network with most major insurance companies and are a contracted provider with Optimal Brain MN. Please call 651-472-5915 to schedule an appt. at the SLP location.
Hi there-
I am a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience. Services are provided in office only. I do offer a free initial consultation, via phone. Your initial appointment will include a comprehensive initial assessment. Testing is then chosen based on your specific needs. We are in network with most major insurance companies and are a contracted provider with Optimal Brain MN. Please call 651-472-5915 to schedule an appt. at the SLP location.
I am a queer, trauma-informed therapist that specializes in helping people who identify as LGBTQ+ and/or neurodivergent. I provide a warm and collaborative environment to help folks navigate a variety of topics, such as gender and sexual identity, adolescent mental health, trauma, relationship repair, conscious uncoupling, ethical non-monogamy/polyamory, and more.
I am a queer, trauma-informed therapist that specializes in helping people who identify as LGBTQ+ and/or neurodivergent. I provide a warm and collaborative environment to help folks navigate a variety of topics, such as gender and sexual identity, adolescent mental health, trauma, relationship repair, conscious uncoupling, ethical non-monogamy/polyamory, and more.
I work with people who are going through significant transition, who feel alone within relationships, those healing from trauma, or stressed by broken systems, and experiencing existential anxiety. I aim to support people from many walks of life such as those navigating neurodivergence, exploring gender identity, sexual identity, & ENM relationships.
Therapy begins with a relationship rooted in trust and respect for your lived experience. From there, we can explore the known and unknown patterns to understand how they shaped the present. This process creates space for authentic connection, change, and healing.
I work with people who are going through significant transition, who feel alone within relationships, those healing from trauma, or stressed by broken systems, and experiencing existential anxiety. I aim to support people from many walks of life such as those navigating neurodivergence, exploring gender identity, sexual identity, & ENM relationships.
Therapy begins with a relationship rooted in trust and respect for your lived experience. From there, we can explore the known and unknown patterns to understand how they shaped the present. This process creates space for authentic connection, change, and healing.
Therapy for adults and children offers a powerful way to build resilience, gain clarity, and create meaningful change. I provide compassionate support with creativity, mindfulness, and practical strategies in every session. My goal is to create a safe and inclusive space where you can explore both feelings and thoughts. In this process, you can develop new coping skills, strengthen relationships, and improve overall wellbeing.
Therapy for adults and children offers a powerful way to build resilience, gain clarity, and create meaningful change. I provide compassionate support with creativity, mindfulness, and practical strategies in every session. My goal is to create a safe and inclusive space where you can explore both feelings and thoughts. In this process, you can develop new coping skills, strengthen relationships, and improve overall wellbeing.
In my view, therapy provides a space to navigate our life story with honesty and compassion, with someone who cares. My role is to build safety with you and to support you in seeing yourself the way you need to be seen. Guided by your values and wisdom, we will collaborate on deconstructing what no longer serves you and strengthen what helps you live a full and authentic life. I do my best work with adults (21+) and especially enjoy working with Queer/Trans folks. I get excited to support folks in navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, shame, boundaries, self-esteem, fatphobia, and gender & sexuality exploration.
In my view, therapy provides a space to navigate our life story with honesty and compassion, with someone who cares. My role is to build safety with you and to support you in seeing yourself the way you need to be seen. Guided by your values and wisdom, we will collaborate on deconstructing what no longer serves you and strengthen what helps you live a full and authentic life. I do my best work with adults (21+) and especially enjoy working with Queer/Trans folks. I get excited to support folks in navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, shame, boundaries, self-esteem, fatphobia, and gender & sexuality exploration.
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