Therapists in Merrlam Park, Saint Paul, MN

Root & Rise Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Verified Verified
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.

I look forward to working with clients to collaborate and support changes they're wanting to make. I have been able to treat individuals with challenging symptoms who may not have been properly diagnosed and subsequently, have not received appropriate treatment. Many of my clients have never learned how to cope with intrusive and sometimes disturbing thoughts. The therapy I provide empowers clients with the skills needed to feel in control of their anxiety, impulsiveness and unhealthy habits. My clients will learn how to manage unwanted thoughts and to abandon coping through rituals, escape and avoidance behaviors.
I look forward to working with clients to collaborate and support changes they're wanting to make. I have been able to treat individuals with challenging symptoms who may not have been properly diagnosed and subsequently, have not received appropriate treatment. Many of my clients have never learned how to cope with intrusive and sometimes disturbing thoughts. The therapy I provide empowers clients with the skills needed to feel in control of their anxiety, impulsiveness and unhealthy habits. My clients will learn how to manage unwanted thoughts and to abandon coping through rituals, escape and avoidance behaviors.

Megan O'Brien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Merrlam Park, Saint Paul, MN 55104
Waitlist for new clients
I partner with clients to nurture healing, growth, and resiliency. In every instance, I will take time to ascertain how to evoke my clients’ strengths, helping them effectively mobilize their own capabilities. In this way, every person I work with ends up with practiced skill sets of their own to take with them after therapy has concluded.
I partner with clients to nurture healing, growth, and resiliency. In every instance, I will take time to ascertain how to evoke my clients’ strengths, helping them effectively mobilize their own capabilities. In this way, every person I work with ends up with practiced skill sets of their own to take with them after therapy has concluded.

My name is Declan, I am a licensed clinical social worker, mental health counselor and psychotherapist. I am licensed in Nevada, Minnesota, Manitoba and Ontario, with 11 years of professional work history. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
My name is Declan, I am a licensed clinical social worker, mental health counselor and psychotherapist. I am licensed in Nevada, Minnesota, Manitoba and Ontario, with 11 years of professional work history. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Brianna Moeckel
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Merrlam Park, Saint Paul, MN 55104
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from the person you aspire to be? I can help. With me you will gain insight into the barriers holding you back and begin to move toward realizing your full potential.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from the person you aspire to be? I can help. With me you will gain insight into the barriers holding you back and begin to move toward realizing your full potential.

Kendra Snyder Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, NCC
Verified Verified
Merrlam Park, Saint Paul, MN 55104
At Kendra Snyder Therapy & Associates, our therapists specialize in supporting those who have been touched by adoption, grief, loss, trauma, and hurt from religion, as well as people who desire increased connection, to explore personal identity, and to find an authentic belief system or spirituality. We create an open and inviting space for others to engage in deep introspective reflection that helps foster creativity, authenticity, and expansion.
At Kendra Snyder Therapy & Associates, our therapists specialize in supporting those who have been touched by adoption, grief, loss, trauma, and hurt from religion, as well as people who desire increased connection, to explore personal identity, and to find an authentic belief system or spirituality. We create an open and inviting space for others to engage in deep introspective reflection that helps foster creativity, authenticity, and expansion.

Sarah Johnston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Merrlam Park, Saint Paul, MN 55104
Welcome. I have been working as a therapist since 2009. I love working with folks who are feeling stuck, struggling in relationships, feeling hurt or let down by others. Many of us have been impacted by generations of unaddressed mental health, addictions, abuse, poverty, or other struggles. The state of the world can be completely overwhelming. There is so much that can be done in therapy to reduce the grip of those experiences. We can work together so you can feel better in your relationships, more content with yourself, and able to manage the challenges that come with living in the world today.
Welcome. I have been working as a therapist since 2009. I love working with folks who are feeling stuck, struggling in relationships, feeling hurt or let down by others. Many of us have been impacted by generations of unaddressed mental health, addictions, abuse, poverty, or other struggles. The state of the world can be completely overwhelming. There is so much that can be done in therapy to reduce the grip of those experiences. We can work together so you can feel better in your relationships, more content with yourself, and able to manage the challenges that come with living in the world today.

My name is Amy Thorson, and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) based in Minnesota and work with clients statewide via telehealth. My approach to therapy is individualized and varies based on a client's current needs and future needs. My approach to therapy can change throughout the course of treatment if a client's needs change. I plan to incorporate Accelerated Resolution Therapy into my practice. I also use treatment assignments and therapeutic tools that can be worked on between sessions to optimize a client's outcomes and help them achieve their goals.
My name is Amy Thorson, and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) based in Minnesota and work with clients statewide via telehealth. My approach to therapy is individualized and varies based on a client's current needs and future needs. My approach to therapy can change throughout the course of treatment if a client's needs change. I plan to incorporate Accelerated Resolution Therapy into my practice. I also use treatment assignments and therapeutic tools that can be worked on between sessions to optimize a client's outcomes and help them achieve their goals.

Maureen Rivord
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Merrlam Park, Saint Paul, MN 55104
I feel privileged to help guide clients on a journey toward living more fulfilling lives. Whether client's struggle with anxiety, OCD, perfectionism or an eating disorder, my therapeutic style is to take a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach in our work together. I strive to meet clients wherever they are, and help them move towards where they want to be based on their own goals and values. I believe connection, collaboration and humor are essential qualities to fostering a trusting and warm therapeutic environment where I will encourage vulnerability and risk taking to help client's move towards what is important to them.
I feel privileged to help guide clients on a journey toward living more fulfilling lives. Whether client's struggle with anxiety, OCD, perfectionism or an eating disorder, my therapeutic style is to take a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach in our work together. I strive to meet clients wherever they are, and help them move towards where they want to be based on their own goals and values. I believe connection, collaboration and humor are essential qualities to fostering a trusting and warm therapeutic environment where I will encourage vulnerability and risk taking to help client's move towards what is important to them.

Dionne Trice
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Merrlam Park, Saint Paul, MN 55104
Waitlist for new clients
As a therapist, I bring nearly 20 yrs working with domestic violence, 30 yrs of ministry, community activism, nearly 40 yrs of marriage & the tragic loss of a child. Through it, I've grown in my understanding of the impact of systems, trauma and loss on people. As an African American therapist I specialize in working with minority stress and other trauma related to being part of an marginalized group. My areas of focus include: grief & loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, interpersonal relationship issues, perinatal mental health, communication issues, Interpersonal Violence, spiritual abuse/trauma, and stress management.
As a therapist, I bring nearly 20 yrs working with domestic violence, 30 yrs of ministry, community activism, nearly 40 yrs of marriage & the tragic loss of a child. Through it, I've grown in my understanding of the impact of systems, trauma and loss on people. As an African American therapist I specialize in working with minority stress and other trauma related to being part of an marginalized group. My areas of focus include: grief & loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, interpersonal relationship issues, perinatal mental health, communication issues, Interpersonal Violence, spiritual abuse/trauma, and stress management.
Geraldine Rockett Ph.D., LP PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I help people relieve anxiety and weather difficult transitions with grace. My clients are generally emotionally healthy but have gotten stuck. Whether you’re newly retired, newly parenting, newly married, newly returned to graduate school, or newly graduated from college, the common denominator holds true: transitions are hard. Transitions can leave everyone - even the strongest people - feeling a little lost. As a licensed psychologist with over 40 years experience providing therapy to clients as well as training to doctoral level psychologists, I feel confident that our work together will help you get your life back on track.
I help people relieve anxiety and weather difficult transitions with grace. My clients are generally emotionally healthy but have gotten stuck. Whether you’re newly retired, newly parenting, newly married, newly returned to graduate school, or newly graduated from college, the common denominator holds true: transitions are hard. Transitions can leave everyone - even the strongest people - feeling a little lost. As a licensed psychologist with over 40 years experience providing therapy to clients as well as training to doctoral level psychologists, I feel confident that our work together will help you get your life back on track.
Meet Our Therapists

Kelsie Ballentine
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merrlam Park, Saint Paul, MN 55104
In my work with clients, I seek to meet them where they are. From there, we can begin our work together. The experiences and relationships in your life have a great impact on who you are today. And you are the best expert in your life. I want to honor those things while also helping you to grow and move towards who you want to be. I view the therapy as a collaborative space where we can work together to find growth, healing, and change.
In my work with clients, I seek to meet them where they are. From there, we can begin our work together. The experiences and relationships in your life have a great impact on who you are today. And you are the best expert in your life. I want to honor those things while also helping you to grow and move towards who you want to be. I view the therapy as a collaborative space where we can work together to find growth, healing, and change.

Overwhelming self-doubt can surface quickly and powerfully at any age, especially during big changes. A new school or job, personal loss or rejection, living on your own for the first time, can all impact your sense of safety, worthiness and connection. The urge to isolate, to not be a "burden" to others, is common, but being alone in your thoughts just makes it worse. I offer a private space to share your struggles, fears and current coping methods without being met with judgment or an agenda. We will work together to build your sense of self, agency and communication skills, and deeper trust in your ability to navigate change.
Overwhelming self-doubt can surface quickly and powerfully at any age, especially during big changes. A new school or job, personal loss or rejection, living on your own for the first time, can all impact your sense of safety, worthiness and connection. The urge to isolate, to not be a "burden" to others, is common, but being alone in your thoughts just makes it worse. I offer a private space to share your struggles, fears and current coping methods without being met with judgment or an agenda. We will work together to build your sense of self, agency and communication skills, and deeper trust in your ability to navigate change.

Hope & Healing For Life
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merrlam Park, Saint Paul, MN 55104
I believe in encouraging clients to find their inner strength, resilience, and confidence. My approach to therapy includes offering hope and the skills to overcome struggles, no matter how difficult they might seem. Engaging in therapy will work to develop your own strengths and allow you to feel more comfortable in your own skin, leading to a greater sense of vitality and peace of mind. When you are ready to open yourself to these changes, don't wait. Call me today. I currently have openings in my schedule for day appointments and can get an appointment setup quickly.
I believe in encouraging clients to find their inner strength, resilience, and confidence. My approach to therapy includes offering hope and the skills to overcome struggles, no matter how difficult they might seem. Engaging in therapy will work to develop your own strengths and allow you to feel more comfortable in your own skin, leading to a greater sense of vitality and peace of mind. When you are ready to open yourself to these changes, don't wait. Call me today. I currently have openings in my schedule for day appointments and can get an appointment setup quickly.

Hello, I'm Tabitha Farr. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, my approach to therapy is rooted in building meaningful relationships and fostering empathy. I believe in the power of a strengths-based perspective, where we work together to identify and harness your unique abilities. My focus is on empowering you with practical skills for emotional management, helping you navigate life’s challenges with confidence and resilience. Whether you’re looking to enhance your coping strategies or seeking deeper emotional understanding, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Hello, I'm Tabitha Farr. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, my approach to therapy is rooted in building meaningful relationships and fostering empathy. I believe in the power of a strengths-based perspective, where we work together to identify and harness your unique abilities. My focus is on empowering you with practical skills for emotional management, helping you navigate life’s challenges with confidence and resilience. Whether you’re looking to enhance your coping strategies or seeking deeper emotional understanding, I’m here to support you every step of the way.

Now Accepting New Clients! My area of expertise is centered around working with individuals with a history of mental health disorders such as anxiety, ADHD, depression, bipolar disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, personality disorders, PTSD, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. In addition, I have ample experience working with clients dealing with self-harm behaviors, suicidal ideations, chronic stress, family conflict, and low self-esteem. Clients who see me aim to develop coping and adaptive skills to manage life difficulties, resolve conflicts, heal traumatic experiences, and develop a healthier sense of self.
Now Accepting New Clients! My area of expertise is centered around working with individuals with a history of mental health disorders such as anxiety, ADHD, depression, bipolar disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, personality disorders, PTSD, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. In addition, I have ample experience working with clients dealing with self-harm behaviors, suicidal ideations, chronic stress, family conflict, and low self-esteem. Clients who see me aim to develop coping and adaptive skills to manage life difficulties, resolve conflicts, heal traumatic experiences, and develop a healthier sense of self.

Tricia Hendren
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Merrlam Park, Saint Paul, MN 55104
Not accepting new clients
I help people to alleviate suffering so they can live more fulfilling and joyful lives. I work with clients to address issues including PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and grief & loss. I identify as lesbian and I specialize in working with people from marginalized communities, especially LGBTQIA2S+ clients. Some of the clients I enjoy working with are artists and those involved in social justice movements.
I help people to alleviate suffering so they can live more fulfilling and joyful lives. I work with clients to address issues including PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and grief & loss. I identify as lesbian and I specialize in working with people from marginalized communities, especially LGBTQIA2S+ clients. Some of the clients I enjoy working with are artists and those involved in social justice movements.

Amelia McGinley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, SEP, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merrlam Park, Saint Paul, MN 55104
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy can be such a worthwhile endeavor. Bring some motivation and willingness to try new things, and I will invest with you in the process of feeling better and knowing yourself more. I love supporting folks who are ready to do the work. I value active participation and will do more than talk and listen. Also, I am a queer therapist who specializes working with fellow LGBTQIA+ folks, I’m well versed in trans/nonbinary experiences, and I have worked in our communities for several years. I also work with parents who are raising gender diverse kids. And, I am a experienced licensing supervisor through the Board of Social Work.
Therapy can be such a worthwhile endeavor. Bring some motivation and willingness to try new things, and I will invest with you in the process of feeling better and knowing yourself more. I love supporting folks who are ready to do the work. I value active participation and will do more than talk and listen. Also, I am a queer therapist who specializes working with fellow LGBTQIA+ folks, I’m well versed in trans/nonbinary experiences, and I have worked in our communities for several years. I also work with parents who are raising gender diverse kids. And, I am a experienced licensing supervisor through the Board of Social Work.

Nathaniel Stewart Jr
Psychologist, MA, LPCC, CRC, QRC
Verified Verified
Merrlam Park, Saint Paul, MN 55104
After experiencing a devastating series of personal, relational, occupational, family, social and spiritual obstacles in my life, my self-talk was often times self-defeating. I was discontent, lacking purposeful meaningful contact with others and felt empty inside. Instead of accepting my reality and the changing interaction between the environment, others and myself - I was caught between staying the same or recognizing and embracing change. Whether you are in a time of transition or a time of pain, I believe that 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 times self-defeating. I was discontent, lacking purposeful meaningful contact with others and felt empty inside. Instead of accepting my reality and the changing interaction between the environment, others and myself - I was caught between staying the same or recognizing and embracing change. Whether you are in a time of transition or a time of pain, I believe that we all have the tools we need to walk toward a loving and meaningful life.

Hello, I’m Alexcis Grushinski, and I am a licensed independent clinical social worker, I take a client-centered, strengths-based approach to therapy. I take a client-centered and values-based approach to therapy. I am trained in EMDR, acceptance and commitment therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Hello, I’m Alexcis Grushinski, and I am a licensed independent clinical social worker, I take a client-centered, strengths-based approach to therapy. I take a client-centered and values-based approach to therapy. I am trained in EMDR, acceptance and commitment therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
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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:
93% | Anxiety |
89% | Depression |
79% | Relationship Issues |
79% | Trauma and PTSD |
74% | Self Esteem |
71% | Coping Skills |
69% | Stress |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
89% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
78% | Aetna |
71% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Merrlam Park, Saint Paul, MN see their clients
68% | In Person and Online | |
32% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
78% | Female | |
19% | Male | |
3% | Non-Binary |