Therapists in North End, Saint Paul, MN

Are you looking for expert, evidence-based treatment for body image and weight-related concerns, eating concerns, sleep difficulties, anxiety, depression, resolving trauma, identifying your purpose and/or improving your relationships? Do you want to understand what kind of therapy you're committing to and what evidence supports the idea that it will help you? Do you want a therapist who will provide that evidence-based care from a social justice lens, while also providing a caring, empathic, insightful therapy relationship?

Fathi, is a compassionate and dedicated mental health therapist with trauma training in EMDR, and Brainspotting therapy. With a deep understanding of the mind-body connection and trauma-focused therapies, she is committed to helping individuals find healing, growth, and resilience. ​

There are times when the tasks of life seem insurmountable and too much to bear. I take a practical approach to counseling that is grounded in honesty, humor, non-judgment, and personal reflection. Sankofa means "It is not forbidden to go back and fetch what you forgot". Our past experiences, family history, and beliefs and values contribute to how we manage life's challenges. Looking to your past uncovers valuable lessons. I believe that positive change occurs through building on the individual's strength and focusing on the power of relationship, and past success as the primary source of healing and personal growth.

I am passionate about meeting people right where they are emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Many clients who felt anxious about beginning therapy have expressed how quickly they felt comfortable with me. I consider it a great privilege to work with individuals and families during formative years of growth and transition. My goal is to provide a safe environment that is both supportive and challenging.

I have 20 years of experience working with clients of all ages. I offer a warm and supportive setting where clients can safely explore problems in their lives. I enjoy working with children and adolescents, as well as families that are struggling with conflicts or behavior problems. I also have a lot of experience working with individual women and men.I help through empathic listening, education, support and understanding. I am a member of 2 professional organizations, and I spent 2 years after graduate school in a program taught advanced psychotherapy.

I specialize in Psychological Testing with children, adolescents and adults to evaluate Cognitive, Adaptive, Behavior and Personality functioning. Requests for these evaluations are typically in response to concerns about daily functioning, inattentiveness, hyperactivity, academic difficulties, behavioral or emotional problems, developmental disabilities, diagnostic clarification for medication therapy and treatment planning or to document a need for support services at home, school or place of employment. These are often requested by therapists, physicians, school counselors, parents, psychiatrists, employers, judges, attorneys, case managers, other community providers as well as self referred. I am experienced in working with culturally diverse populations and language interpreters.

Life can sometimes feel lonely, exhausting, frustrating or even overwhelming. As a therapist, I am honored to be a part of each individual's path to a happier, more peaceful and productive place. I respect each client's world view and experience, and strive to collaborate in my client's growth to alleviate the struggles that are being, or have been experienced. I strive to leave each client feeling heard, empowered and ready to manage the stressors that are encountered in this complex world.

In the age we are living many people find stress and culture challenging and I am interested in helping you navigate the ways in which challenging times have affected you. I have years of experience in helping people overcome depression, anxiety, trauma (be it recent or rooted in childhood). I am also interested in helping people sort out spiritual questions and relationship issues. I have lived cross-culturally and have extensive experience helping clients with cross-cultural adjustment issues. I am passionate about helping people find wholeness and come to understand their own worth and value as a human being.

Congratulations on getting this far on your journey. I am going to entertain the idea that you are interested in changing aspects of yourself or your life so that you can move towards a personal goal, life satisfaction or general happiness. You have a child or teen you are worried about. We will work as a team and not keep anyone in therapy any longer than is necessary for the goal(s) to be realized. Please be advised that I expect challenging questions and hard work AND want you to want the same.

I welcome you if you are new to therapy or have a history of benefiting from it. I make it a priority that you feel safe to proceed in therapy at a pace that works for you. Life brings us frequent changes and I hope to guide you through these expected and unexpected adjustments while reminding you to Love Yourz. Me encantaría conocerlo/a si nunca ha tenido terapia or si ya tiene experiencia. Para mi, es muy importante que usted se sienta segura y cómoda en nuestra terapia. La vida nos trae muchos cambios y espero guiarlo/a con estos ajustes esperados e inesperados.

NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. Now providing video and phone sessions to all MN residents** At David Hoy & Associates, I believe life happens to all of us and we all need help at times. I strive to understand what your goals are, how it shapes who you are today and the person you want to be become. With so many factors impacting us today, I want our work together to be a safe, supportive, relaxed and straightforward place to discover new parts of yourself and reach your goals.

Are you struggling in your relationship to yourself or others? Would you like to feel better about yourself and life in general? Have losses taken the joy out of life? Are you a survivor of traumatic experiences? Would you like to make changes and are unsure where to begin? My approach is collaborative and gentle, tailored to your needs and issues. Let's work together towards reconnecting you to your own inner wisdom! I would love to help you in developing your strengths, internal resources and coping skills for the challenges in your life.

I'm excited about the chance to work with individuals and families across the lifespan. My passion is helping people navigate major life transitions, including career changes, marriage, divorce, graduation, the challenges of adolescence, and the transition to college, among other significant milestones. I enjoy working with the neurodivergent and gifted and talented populations. I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Perinatal Mental Health.

My niche is chronic illness, as well as terminal illness, physical disabilities, and mothers with high-risk pregnancies or who have children with medical conditions. I also enjoy helping individuals with anxiety, boundaries with family of origin, and significant life stressors, and working with couples on communication, conflict and life transitions.

One of my greatest passions is providing therapy services to individuals who are looking to re-discover themselves and start their healing process. I believe in viewing my clients in the holistic form and that finding balance is essential to leading a healthy and productive life. In therapy, our relationship will be a partnership. We will work together to find the root of the problem, discover your unmet needs, and develop tools to help you gain control and flourish in your life, once again.

Starting now, you can begin a brand new journey toward a more positive path for yourself – one that’s filled with growth, well being, acceptance, and empowerment.

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor. He has a long history of working to improve people’s mental wellness and promote recovery and participation in community. Charlie is experienced in working with trauma, depressive disorders, loneliness, anxiety disorders and behavioral issues. Charlie’s training is in integrated behavioral health with an emphasis on addiction and changing repetitive behaviors

“Fall Down Seven Times, Stand Up Eight!” I am here to help you stand again. Are you someone who is willing to do the down and dirty work of therapy by processing during sessions and continuing to work towards therapy goals outside of the office? Are you someone who is willing to share a vulnerable space as we build a therapeutic relationship? Are you wanting to feel validated, safe, seen and heard during a session? I'm ready to help! I want YOU to feel like the effort, energy, and emotion that you are putting into this service is pushing you forward towards a stronger, self compassion and love filled life. I am excited to meet you!

Because I believe we grow and learn throughout our life, I delight in working with all people. I see therapy as a supportive environment created for the purpose of encouraging one another in times of need, as well as joy. I have specialized experience working with children and families, empowering each during tough transitions such as toddlerhood and adolescence, while collaborating during unexpected and challenging issues like ADHD, anxiety, depression, abuse, trauma and more. I utilize play, narrative, feminist, and mindfulness therapies to encourage hope and develop authentic connections with each person I see.