Therapists in Merrlam Park, Saint Paul, MN
As a therapist, I am deeply committed to supporting adults—especially therapists, healers, helpers, and creatives—who are navigating the complex and often challenging landscapes of their identities. My ideal clients are those who find themselves pondering big, transformative ideas like social justice, dismantling white supremacy, challenging patriarchy, and rethinking capitalism. Together, we will explore the systemic forces that have shaped who you are and how they may be limiting your ability to show up authentically in the world.
As a therapist, I am deeply committed to supporting adults—especially therapists, healers, helpers, and creatives—who are navigating the complex and often challenging landscapes of their identities. My ideal clients are those who find themselves pondering big, transformative ideas like social justice, dismantling white supremacy, challenging patriarchy, and rethinking capitalism. Together, we will explore the systemic forces that have shaped who you are and how they may be limiting your ability to show up authentically in the world.
I have in-person and virtual openings. I work with people individually or relationally who are committed to learning and development. Together, we'll improve communication patterns and relationships skills; deepen or build your purpose and joy for living; create a life that is more in alignment with your desires and values; foster the care and respect you want; consider and support your identity and its full expression; and manage challenges with more skill and confidence. Living intentionally, including being in therapy, isn't always easy. But it's often far more satisfying than repeating our outdated habits.
I have in-person and virtual openings. I work with people individually or relationally who are committed to learning and development. Together, we'll improve communication patterns and relationships skills; deepen or build your purpose and joy for living; create a life that is more in alignment with your desires and values; foster the care and respect you want; consider and support your identity and its full expression; and manage challenges with more skill and confidence. Living intentionally, including being in therapy, isn't always easy. But it's often far more satisfying than repeating our outdated habits.
Do you struggle with getting your needs met in interpersonal relationships? Maybe you find it difficult to open up emotionally to others or maybe you find yourself idealizing relationships before they start. Together we can explore attachment styles and develop your skills that help you identify your needs in relationships. You deserve love and close relationships; I'd love to walk with you on your healing journey towards close interpersonal connections.
Do you struggle with getting your needs met in interpersonal relationships? Maybe you find it difficult to open up emotionally to others or maybe you find yourself idealizing relationships before they start. Together we can explore attachment styles and develop your skills that help you identify your needs in relationships. You deserve love and close relationships; I'd love to walk with you on your healing journey towards close interpersonal connections.
Welcome to Through the Woods Counseling! I am a feminist therapist licensed in the state of Minnesota to treat co-occurring disorders - that’s just a way of saying I’m trained in working with folks that struggle with more than one issue at a time. Think things like anxiety and alcohol abuse, trauma and depression, stress management and ADHD, and so on… I believe mental health diagnoses can be helpful in giving us a starting point for evidence based ways to improve our mental wellness, but they are also labels rooted in and created by classically oppressive systems, so diagnosis is not a primary focus of sessions.
Welcome to Through the Woods Counseling! I am a feminist therapist licensed in the state of Minnesota to treat co-occurring disorders - that’s just a way of saying I’m trained in working with folks that struggle with more than one issue at a time. Think things like anxiety and alcohol abuse, trauma and depression, stress management and ADHD, and so on… I believe mental health diagnoses can be helpful in giving us a starting point for evidence based ways to improve our mental wellness, but they are also labels rooted in and created by classically oppressive systems, so diagnosis is not a primary focus of sessions.
At the core of my work, I strive to foster a strong, supportive relationship with my clients that is based in empathy, care, and compassion. No matter what brings you to therapy, in my office, your unique story and identity will be honored and celebrated in our work together. I primarily work with adults who have concerns around anxiety, depression, past trauma, self-esteem concerns, and difficult life transitions. My role as a therapist is to help you reach your goals and live the life you envision for yourself.
At the core of my work, I strive to foster a strong, supportive relationship with my clients that is based in empathy, care, and compassion. No matter what brings you to therapy, in my office, your unique story and identity will be honored and celebrated in our work together. I primarily work with adults who have concerns around anxiety, depression, past trauma, self-esteem concerns, and difficult life transitions. My role as a therapist is to help you reach your goals and live the life you envision for yourself.
My work is rooted in a systemic, feminist, and person-centered lens, which means I see you not just as an individual, but as someone shaped by their relationships, environments, and larger systems. I specialize in supporting youth and young adults navigating grief, trauma, life transitions, identity, and the impacts of systemic and relational stressors.
My work is rooted in a systemic, feminist, and person-centered lens, which means I see you not just as an individual, but as someone shaped by their relationships, environments, and larger systems. I specialize in supporting youth and young adults navigating grief, trauma, life transitions, identity, and the impacts of systemic and relational stressors.
I enjoy working with adults of all sexual orientations who want to heal sexually and intimately.I love working with couples as well as individuals. People who are creative and artistic and enjoy using a variety of therapeutic modalities to heal find me helpful. Anxious, traumatized avoidant, ,depressed and grief stricken people find me to be direct, warm,honest and a good listener. I am integrative in my approach and also believe in homework, practice and mindfulness practice. I believe I am a good fit with people who describe themselves as a bit out of the box.
I enjoy working with adults of all sexual orientations who want to heal sexually and intimately.I love working with couples as well as individuals. People who are creative and artistic and enjoy using a variety of therapeutic modalities to heal find me helpful. Anxious, traumatized avoidant, ,depressed and grief stricken people find me to be direct, warm,honest and a good listener. I am integrative in my approach and also believe in homework, practice and mindfulness practice. I believe I am a good fit with people who describe themselves as a bit out of the box.
My expertise is in supporting folks of all identities in navigating religious trauma, spiritual abuse, deconstruction, and other high control group experiences (religious/non-religious) with specialization at the intersection of LGBTQIA+ identity. I love supporting folks of all genders/orientations in exploring gender, sexuality, and identity. There is always more to learn about ourselves, who we are in the world, what our needs are for ourselves, our relationships, and what brings us joy!
I love working with other therapists, those new to therapy, or who have been in therapy a long time and have not gotten what they need from it.
My expertise is in supporting folks of all identities in navigating religious trauma, spiritual abuse, deconstruction, and other high control group experiences (religious/non-religious) with specialization at the intersection of LGBTQIA+ identity. I love supporting folks of all genders/orientations in exploring gender, sexuality, and identity. There is always more to learn about ourselves, who we are in the world, what our needs are for ourselves, our relationships, and what brings us joy!
I love working with other therapists, those new to therapy, or who have been in therapy a long time and have not gotten what they need from it.
Root & Rise Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Merrlam Park, Saint Paul, MN 55105
On the journey to finding our authentic selves, we must learn to ground and connect before we can grown and flourish. This is exactly what Root & Rise Psychotherapy wishes to do. Let us help you on your own journey of running into yourself, making choices that honor your values, and moving forward in life with conscious awareness and confidence.
On the journey to finding our authentic selves, we must learn to ground and connect before we can grown and flourish. This is exactly what Root & Rise Psychotherapy wishes to do. Let us help you on your own journey of running into yourself, making choices that honor your values, and moving forward in life with conscious awareness and confidence.
Have you had a recent change in your life and want a safe person to talk with to better understand yourself? Perhaps your feelings have felt more intense: anxiety, depression, confusion, or desire to find purpose to your life. You look around - seeking answers, understanding, & deeper healing. Maybe a life situation unfolded and you were suddenly on a path you never imagined (job loss, divorce, etc) or one you wanted to be on but it’s more stressful or different than what you thought (attending college or a new job). If this is you, I can support you. I approach all my clients with the understanding that we are capable of change.
Have you had a recent change in your life and want a safe person to talk with to better understand yourself? Perhaps your feelings have felt more intense: anxiety, depression, confusion, or desire to find purpose to your life. You look around - seeking answers, understanding, & deeper healing. Maybe a life situation unfolded and you were suddenly on a path you never imagined (job loss, divorce, etc) or one you wanted to be on but it’s more stressful or different than what you thought (attending college or a new job). If this is you, I can support you. I approach all my clients with the understanding that we are capable of change.
Currently only accepting new clients for deep somatic inner work, ketamine therapy, psychedelic preparation and integration. My work is founded on the belief that we all have an inner healing wisdom that guides us, rather than seeing the therapist as "the healer" or applying protocols. Using a warm, casual style, I guide and support you in tuning into your body's own wisdom to heal old wounds and change patterns. In addition to ketamine assisted therapy, I also offer private Holotropic Breathwork sessions as well as prep and integration sessions for expanded states of consciousness.
Currently only accepting new clients for deep somatic inner work, ketamine therapy, psychedelic preparation and integration. My work is founded on the belief that we all have an inner healing wisdom that guides us, rather than seeing the therapist as "the healer" or applying protocols. Using a warm, casual style, I guide and support you in tuning into your body's own wisdom to heal old wounds and change patterns. In addition to ketamine assisted therapy, I also offer private Holotropic Breathwork sessions as well as prep and integration sessions for expanded states of consciousness.
I am a queer, white, nonbinary pre-licensed therapist committed to creating a safe, supportive, and affirming space for my clients. I believe that healing happens in connection, and that every person has the capability to grow, heal, and build new skills.
I am a queer, white, nonbinary pre-licensed therapist committed to creating a safe, supportive, and affirming space for my clients. I believe that healing happens in connection, and that every person has the capability to grow, heal, and build new skills.
Feeling stuck in old patterns? Longing to live life with more passion and purpose? Let’s work together to create a life well lived. You deserve to have support surrounding your trauma and stress, I'm particularly passionate about serving the refugee/immigrant community. I have valued my educational path, I hold a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University, located in New York City.
Feeling stuck in old patterns? Longing to live life with more passion and purpose? Let’s work together to create a life well lived. You deserve to have support surrounding your trauma and stress, I'm particularly passionate about serving the refugee/immigrant community. I have valued my educational path, I hold a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University, located in New York City.
Although good therapy is serious business it does not have to be grim! I'm very creative and flexible in my approach and view the therapeutic process as a series of hypotheses we explore together. I offer warmth, humor, and sharp analysis of the big picture as well as the details to help you identify what's holding you back and how to move forward differently in a clear, practicable way. In my office we will laugh a lot but we will also work very hard. More than just a psychological travel agent I strive to be a tour guide leader. Your journey is not my journey but I walk with you, in the muck with you, as you determine where to go.
Although good therapy is serious business it does not have to be grim! I'm very creative and flexible in my approach and view the therapeutic process as a series of hypotheses we explore together. I offer warmth, humor, and sharp analysis of the big picture as well as the details to help you identify what's holding you back and how to move forward differently in a clear, practicable way. In my office we will laugh a lot but we will also work very hard. More than just a psychological travel agent I strive to be a tour guide leader. Your journey is not my journey but I walk with you, in the muck with you, as you determine where to go.
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.
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.
After experiencing a devastating series of personal, relational, occupational, family, social, and spiritual obstacles in my life, my self-talk was often self-defeating. I was discontent, lacking purposeful, meaningful contact with others, and felt empty inside instead of accepting my reality and the changing interactions between the environment, others, and myself. I was caught between staying the same and recognizing and embracing change. Whether you are in a time of transition or a time of pain, I believe we all have the tools we need to walk toward a loving and meaningful life.
After experiencing a devastating series of personal, relational, occupational, family, social, and spiritual obstacles in my life, my self-talk was often self-defeating. I was discontent, lacking purposeful, meaningful contact with others, and felt empty inside instead of accepting my reality and the changing interactions between the environment, others, and myself. I was caught between staying the same and recognizing and embracing change. Whether you are in a time of transition or a time of pain, I believe we all have the tools we need to walk toward a loving and meaningful life.
Gretchen
Pre-Licensed Professional, MPS, PreLPCC, LADC
1 Endorsed
Merrlam Park, Saint Paul, MN 55104
Are the challenges you’re facing creating more stress, worry, or sadness in your life? I partner with individuals 14+ navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, health issues, grief and loss, or academic/career concerns. I also collaborate with couples and families experiencing relational issues.
Are the challenges you’re facing creating more stress, worry, or sadness in your life? I partner with individuals 14+ navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, health issues, grief and loss, or academic/career concerns. I also collaborate with couples and families experiencing relational issues.
As a biracial woman born and raised in St. Paul, MN, I bring a deep commitment to authenticity, vulnerability, and cultural humility to my work as a therapist-in-training. I am currently getting a dual master's degree in Social Work and Holistic Health. My passion for social work is rooted in a long legacy of strong women in the healing professions and a lifelong calling to hold space for others. Therapy has profoundly shaped my own life, teaching me how to live more fully, let go of attachment, and practice compassion for myself and others. I believe in the power of curiosity, and listening deeply to the stories that shape us.
As a biracial woman born and raised in St. Paul, MN, I bring a deep commitment to authenticity, vulnerability, and cultural humility to my work as a therapist-in-training. I am currently getting a dual master's degree in Social Work and Holistic Health. My passion for social work is rooted in a long legacy of strong women in the healing professions and a lifelong calling to hold space for others. Therapy has profoundly shaped my own life, teaching me how to live more fully, let go of attachment, and practice compassion for myself and others. I believe in the power of curiosity, and listening deeply to the stories that shape us.
My passion is working with individuals around family building and healing from trauma. I specialize in treating concerns in the journey to parenthood: infertility, pregnancy loss, abortion, termination for medical reasons, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, adoption, birth trauma, infant/parent relationship, and hospitalizations.
I believe that therapy can help you reconnect and strengthen your true self, make sense of your past, and move into a future where you are unburdened by your trauma.
I am certified in using EMDR and in treating Perinatal Mental Health conditions.
My passion is working with individuals around family building and healing from trauma. I specialize in treating concerns in the journey to parenthood: infertility, pregnancy loss, abortion, termination for medical reasons, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, adoption, birth trauma, infant/parent relationship, and hospitalizations.
I believe that therapy can help you reconnect and strengthen your true self, make sense of your past, and move into a future where you are unburdened by your trauma.
I am certified in using EMDR and in treating Perinatal Mental Health conditions.
I specialize in working with adult survivors of trauma and people struggling to navigate substance use. I also support people who are also dealing with PTSD, depression, anxiety, shame, attachment wounds, self-esteem, and interpersonal issues.
I draw from Narrative Therapy to empower you to reshape your life story, Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help you heal core wounds through self-compassion and self-love, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you examine and challenge beliefs that may be holding you back. Our work may include somatic practices to help you ground and relax, and to help you release stored trauma.
I specialize in working with adult survivors of trauma and people struggling to navigate substance use. I also support people who are also dealing with PTSD, depression, anxiety, shame, attachment wounds, self-esteem, and interpersonal issues.
I draw from Narrative Therapy to empower you to reshape your life story, Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help you heal core wounds through self-compassion and self-love, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you examine and challenge beliefs that may be holding you back. Our work may include somatic practices to help you ground and relax, and to help you release stored trauma.
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Number of Therapists in Merrlam Park, Saint Paul, MN
200+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in Merrlam Park, Saint Paul, MN who prioritize treating:
| 95% | Anxiety |
| 89% | Depression |
| 81% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 79% | Relationship Issues |
| 76% | Self Esteem |
| 72% | Stress |
| 70% | Grief |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 93% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 81% | Aetna |
| 77% | HealthPartners of MN and WI |
How Therapists in Merrlam Park, Saint Paul, MN see their clients
| 77% | In Person and Online | |
| 23% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 78% | Female | |
| 16% | Male | |
| 6% | Non-Binary |