Therapists in Merrlam Park, Saint Paul, MN
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.
You are not alone. I am here for you wherever you are in your journey of life...struggling with depression, anxiety or past trauma...learning new skills...changing old behaviors...exploring your personal/cultural/racial/sexual identity...having relational problems...dealing with a serious physical illness...grieving losses...seeking the meaning/purpose of life...wondering if God exists at all. I invite you to experience a respectful, compassionate, and trusting therapeutic environment supporting your efforts to take responsibility for your life, face change, grow courage, and cultivate hope. You can do this. I am here for you.
You are not alone. I am here for you wherever you are in your journey of life...struggling with depression, anxiety or past trauma...learning new skills...changing old behaviors...exploring your personal/cultural/racial/sexual identity...having relational problems...dealing with a serious physical illness...grieving losses...seeking the meaning/purpose of life...wondering if God exists at all. I invite you to experience a respectful, compassionate, and trusting therapeutic environment supporting your efforts to take responsibility for your life, face change, grow courage, and cultivate hope. You can do this. I am here for you.
I've been working with young people for several years. In that time, I have learned the importance of meeting people where they are, using curiosity and compassion as a guiding principle, and the value of humor and authenticity in building relationships. I am committed to creating a space in which people feel seen and heard and are able be exactly who they are. In our work together, I will support you in developing greater self-awareness, creating capacity for self-advocacy and boundary setting, and developing the ability to navigate relationships with more ease.
I've been working with young people for several years. In that time, I have learned the importance of meeting people where they are, using curiosity and compassion as a guiding principle, and the value of humor and authenticity in building relationships. I am committed to creating a space in which people feel seen and heard and are able be exactly who they are. In our work together, I will support you in developing greater self-awareness, creating capacity for self-advocacy and boundary setting, and developing the ability to navigate relationships with more ease.
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.
Have you been struggling with depression, anxiety or PTSD? Do you find it hard to heal with so many things going on in the world? Maybe you're not even sure what you need, but you know you haven't been feeling yourself lately. You're not alone. It's hard to focus on your own needs with so much going on around you. I believe that healing from trauma is more than just a therapy modality. It takes time and it's scary. I want you to walk into my office, feel safe and learn culturally specific rooted coping skills. I want you to learn to love yourself, accept your body, and learn to nurture your needs in order to fully bloom.
Have you been struggling with depression, anxiety or PTSD? Do you find it hard to heal with so many things going on in the world? Maybe you're not even sure what you need, but you know you haven't been feeling yourself lately. You're not alone. It's hard to focus on your own needs with so much going on around you. I believe that healing from trauma is more than just a therapy modality. It takes time and it's scary. I want you to walk into my office, feel safe and learn culturally specific rooted coping skills. I want you to learn to love yourself, accept your body, and learn to nurture your needs in order to fully bloom.
With more than a decade of experience in hospitals, clinics, and private practice, I am guided by the belief that there is more that’s right with people, than is wrong with people. There is much about the way we live that contributes to the feeling of disconnection and destabilization that so many of us feel. And yet, few of us were ever taught the skills to navigate the seemingly simple (but actually pretty complex) worlds that we live in.
With more than a decade of experience in hospitals, clinics, and private practice, I am guided by the belief that there is more that’s right with people, than is wrong with people. There is much about the way we live that contributes to the feeling of disconnection and destabilization that so many of us feel. And yet, few of us were ever taught the skills to navigate the seemingly simple (but actually pretty complex) worlds that we live in.
I am a bicultural, second-generation Chicana with over 13 years of experience working with diverse individuals, families, and communities. I provide individual therapy to adults 18+ and family therapy to adult children and their parents/relatives. I focus my practice on Black, Indigenous & People of Color (BIPOC). I am particularly interested in working with children of immigrants, immigrants, and members of the fat and LGBTQ+ communities. As a cis woman, I am committed to creating a safe therapeutic space for this community, especially Queer & Trans Black, Indigenous & People of Color (QTBIPOC).
I am a bicultural, second-generation Chicana with over 13 years of experience working with diverse individuals, families, and communities. I provide individual therapy to adults 18+ and family therapy to adult children and their parents/relatives. I focus my practice on Black, Indigenous & People of Color (BIPOC). I am particularly interested in working with children of immigrants, immigrants, and members of the fat and LGBTQ+ communities. As a cis woman, I am committed to creating a safe therapeutic space for this community, especially Queer & Trans Black, Indigenous & People of Color (QTBIPOC).
If you are fat, funny, queer, brash, bold, thoughtful, anxious, searching, or a little bit “different”, we’ll have a lot in common. I work with anxiety, OCD, and life transitions including young people starting their adult lives and retirees finding meaning after leaving the workforce. Former gifted kids, current perfectionists, queer, trans, and neurodivergent clients welcome and celebrated!
If you are fat, funny, queer, brash, bold, thoughtful, anxious, searching, or a little bit “different”, we’ll have a lot in common. I work with anxiety, OCD, and life transitions including young people starting their adult lives and retirees finding meaning after leaving the workforce. Former gifted kids, current perfectionists, queer, trans, and neurodivergent clients welcome and celebrated!
Alec Vicenzi: EMDR, First Responders, Adults
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
3 Endorsed
Merrlam Park, Saint Paul, MN 55104
I enjoy working with people age 16+ who curious about themselves and empathetic to others. Curiosity and empathy help to facilitate deep therapeutic work even during periods of intense suffering, inner conflict, and "stuckness". My therapeutic style is warm and compassionate. I bring a calm and relaxed energy to sessions. I strive to maintain a non-judgmental openness within the therapeutic relationship in order to cultivate a compassionate relationship with all parts of our selves. I help people diagnosed with a wide variety of conditions but am particularly interested in trauma-related diagnoses.
I enjoy working with people age 16+ who curious about themselves and empathetic to others. Curiosity and empathy help to facilitate deep therapeutic work even during periods of intense suffering, inner conflict, and "stuckness". My therapeutic style is warm and compassionate. I bring a calm and relaxed energy to sessions. I strive to maintain a non-judgmental openness within the therapeutic relationship in order to cultivate a compassionate relationship with all parts of our selves. I help people diagnosed with a wide variety of conditions but am particularly interested in trauma-related diagnoses.
Kate Schmidt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Merrlam Park, Saint Paul, MN 55104
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker as well as an MN-BSW Approved Clinical Supervisor. I work with young adults, adults, couples and families. I believe in providing space to show up as your authentic self and believe that transformative work begins through connection with a trusted therapist. I pull from my own life experiences and weave many therapeutic approaches into my work. My goal is to join with you in your healing, and I am committed to providing a supportive, caring, and nonjudgmental space in order to witness and explore your stories. I value transparency in therapeutic work and believe that therapy is a partnership
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker as well as an MN-BSW Approved Clinical Supervisor. I work with young adults, adults, couples and families. I believe in providing space to show up as your authentic self and believe that transformative work begins through connection with a trusted therapist. I pull from my own life experiences and weave many therapeutic approaches into my work. My goal is to join with you in your healing, and I am committed to providing a supportive, caring, and nonjudgmental space in order to witness and explore your stories. I value transparency in therapeutic work and believe that therapy is a partnership
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.
Channing Davisson: Grief, Trauma, Adult
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
3 Endorsed
Merrlam Park, Saint Paul, MN 55104
I work with adults (18+) who are eager to free themselves from patterns of fear, unhappiness, and feeling stuck. I especially enjoy supporting those navigating grief, identity exploration, anxiety, depression, or major life changes. My style is collaborative, compassionate, non-judgmental, and grounded in the belief that clients are the experts in their own lives. I incorporate humor, authenticity, and evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, ACT, and trauma-informed care to foster growth and insight. My goal is for clients to feel seen, understood, and supported as they navigate their path toward healing and personal growth.
I work with adults (18+) who are eager to free themselves from patterns of fear, unhappiness, and feeling stuck. I especially enjoy supporting those navigating grief, identity exploration, anxiety, depression, or major life changes. My style is collaborative, compassionate, non-judgmental, and grounded in the belief that clients are the experts in their own lives. I incorporate humor, authenticity, and evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, ACT, and trauma-informed care to foster growth and insight. My goal is for clients to feel seen, understood, and supported as they navigate their path toward healing and personal growth.
Carrie Menk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Merrlam Park, Saint Paul, MN 55104
I focus on building a strong foundational relationship with clients, collaboratively developing self-awareness, mood-stabilizing skills and communication tools that allow for the safe reprocessing of difficult experiences and emotions. I work with people who have experienced a range of challenges, from difficulties with life adjustments to complicated trauma and loss. It is important to me that clients understand that difficult and traumatic experiences can arise from a seemingly “normal” childhood or life event. Therapeutic support and guidance for any destabilizing event or emotion is a valuable resource.
I focus on building a strong foundational relationship with clients, collaboratively developing self-awareness, mood-stabilizing skills and communication tools that allow for the safe reprocessing of difficult experiences and emotions. I work with people who have experienced a range of challenges, from difficulties with life adjustments to complicated trauma and loss. It is important to me that clients understand that difficult and traumatic experiences can arise from a seemingly “normal” childhood or life event. Therapeutic support and guidance for any destabilizing event or emotion is a valuable resource.
Mike Veldhuis
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Merrlam Park, Saint Paul, MN 55104
I enjoy working with clients from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. I am eager to support people who sense that change is needed in their lives but feel unsure how to begin. I help clients explore their lives with curiosity and clarity, build insight into their challenges, and identify intentional next steps toward growth. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, complex trauma, psychosis, OCD, and addiction. I believe meaningful change happens through insight and action. I am passionate about collaborating with clients to build practical, sustainable foundations rooted in trust, honesty, and authenticity.
I enjoy working with clients from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. I am eager to support people who sense that change is needed in their lives but feel unsure how to begin. I help clients explore their lives with curiosity and clarity, build insight into their challenges, and identify intentional next steps toward growth. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, complex trauma, psychosis, OCD, and addiction. I believe meaningful change happens through insight and action. I am passionate about collaborating with clients to build practical, sustainable foundations rooted in trust, honesty, and authenticity.
Abby Driessen: EMDR, Couples & Adults
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MFT
2 Endorsed
Merrlam Park, Saint Paul, MN 55104
I am eager to work with clients who are ready and motivated to learn deeply about themselves and their relationships. I love to support people on their journey into vulnerability and change. I think change starts with connection to ourselves and those around us. I'm passionate about helping individuals and couples (ages 18+) with life adjustments/transitions, anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship dynamics. My method is rooted in empathy, connection, humor, and understanding. I approach people with an open and accepting mindset. I specialize in couples counseling and treating trauma with EMDR.
I am eager to work with clients who are ready and motivated to learn deeply about themselves and their relationships. I love to support people on their journey into vulnerability and change. I think change starts with connection to ourselves and those around us. I'm passionate about helping individuals and couples (ages 18+) with life adjustments/transitions, anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship dynamics. My method is rooted in empathy, connection, humor, and understanding. I approach people with an open and accepting mindset. I specialize in couples counseling and treating trauma with EMDR.
Amy Froiland-Parada
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Merrlam Park, Saint Paul, MN 55104
I believe the therapeutic relationship is sacred, and I approach my work with a deep sense of honor and responsibility. I think meaningful change is possible in a safe, supportive space, helping you heal from past wounds to connect with your true self. My role is to be a compassionate partner, acknowledging you as the expert of your own experience. I am trained in EMDR, have completed sexual assault advocacy training, and have extensive experience treating trauma, anxiety, and depression. I welcome clients from all backgrounds, focusing on what feels safe, restorative, and inclusive.
I believe the therapeutic relationship is sacred, and I approach my work with a deep sense of honor and responsibility. I think meaningful change is possible in a safe, supportive space, helping you heal from past wounds to connect with your true self. My role is to be a compassionate partner, acknowledging you as the expert of your own experience. I am trained in EMDR, have completed sexual assault advocacy training, and have extensive experience treating trauma, anxiety, and depression. I welcome clients from all backgrounds, focusing on what feels safe, restorative, and inclusive.
If you’ve been feeling stuck in "survival mode," I want you to know there is a reason for what you're experiencing. Trauma isn't just a memory; it’s a physiological change that impacts your nervous system and how you move through the world. Whether you are curious about therapy for the first time or are ready to dive deep into long-standing goals, I provide a space where you are seen as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms. Together, we can move toward a life of true healing and intentionality.
If you’ve been feeling stuck in "survival mode," I want you to know there is a reason for what you're experiencing. Trauma isn't just a memory; it’s a physiological change that impacts your nervous system and how you move through the world. Whether you are curious about therapy for the first time or are ready to dive deep into long-standing goals, I provide a space where you are seen as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms. Together, we can move toward a life of true healing and intentionality.
I am excited to work with clients who are ready to risk stepping outside their own comfort zone to more fully understand themselves. I believe change begins with empathy. When we are empathetic and emotionally attuned with ourselves and others, we are able to change how we engage with others in order to genuinely connect with those around us and create sustainable changes that lead us to a richer life. I am eager to help those confronting relationship struggles, be it family, romantic, peer, or work relationships. My goal is always to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate space for clients to feel seen.
I am excited to work with clients who are ready to risk stepping outside their own comfort zone to more fully understand themselves. I believe change begins with empathy. When we are empathetic and emotionally attuned with ourselves and others, we are able to change how we engage with others in order to genuinely connect with those around us and create sustainable changes that lead us to a richer life. I am eager to help those confronting relationship struggles, be it family, romantic, peer, or work relationships. My goal is always to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate space for clients to feel seen.
Therapy is an art. It’s a collaborative process of self-discovery and transformation. I believe in the power of meaningful connection and will offer a space where you can explore life’s complexities with honesty, self-compassion, and laughter.
Our emotions hold valuable insight. Anger, sadness, fear, and uncertainty aren’t just something to overcome; they are signals pointing us toward deeper needs, boundaries, and truths. My goal is to create a space where you not only feel heard and empowered but also welcomed in your vulnerability.
Therapy is an art. It’s a collaborative process of self-discovery and transformation. I believe in the power of meaningful connection and will offer a space where you can explore life’s complexities with honesty, self-compassion, and laughter.
Our emotions hold valuable insight. Anger, sadness, fear, and uncertainty aren’t just something to overcome; they are signals pointing us toward deeper needs, boundaries, and truths. My goal is to create a space where you not only feel heard and empowered but also welcomed in your vulnerability.
Hi! Are you trying to make sense of your relationship with drinking, substances, anxiety, or emotional distress? You don’t have to do it alone. I work with individuals who want to understand why they feel stuck in certain patterns—and how to move toward lasting change. Whether you’ve been in treatment before or are reaching out for the first time, my role is to meet you where you are and help you uncover the deeper meanings beneath your struggles. I’m a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) and pre-LPCC clinician with a background in addiction recovery and mental health. My approach integrates person-centered and psychoanalytic
Hi! Are you trying to make sense of your relationship with drinking, substances, anxiety, or emotional distress? You don’t have to do it alone. I work with individuals who want to understand why they feel stuck in certain patterns—and how to move toward lasting change. Whether you’ve been in treatment before or are reaching out for the first time, my role is to meet you where you are and help you uncover the deeper meanings beneath your struggles. I’m a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) and pre-LPCC clinician with a background in addiction recovery and mental health. My approach integrates person-centered and psychoanalytic
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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:
| 96% | Anxiety |
| 91% | Depression |
| 81% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 79% | Relationship Issues |
| 76% | Self Esteem |
| 72% | Stress |
| 70% | Grief |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 90% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 82% | Aetna |
| 77% | HealthPartners of MN and WI |
How Therapists in Merrlam Park, Saint Paul, MN see their clients
| 78% | In Person and Online | |
| 22% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 77% | Female | |
| 17% | Male | |
| 6% | Non-Binary |