Bisexual Therapists in Saint Paul, MN

The Queer Psychotherapy Collective serving all of Minnesota & Florida virtually. If you are looking for Individual Therapy, Relationship Counseling (including open, poly, and consensual non-monogamous relationships), Gender Affirming Therapy (including Hormone Therapy Guidance, Surgery Assessments and Referral Letters). If you are new to the LGBTQIA+ community and are coming out of the closet I will help you walk through the conversations you will be having with family, friends and the co-workers. I work especially well with LGBTQIA+ who are processing the impacts of their faith and their orientation.

Personal growth and recovery is an ongoing process of finding the next reachable foothold on the way toward your goal. You have already begun the first step in your work by looking for someone to talk to. We will work together to help you figure out a path to your goals and to find the confidence to lift yourself to the next reachable step along the way. Common issues I work with include depression, anxiety, stress, relationship problems, concerns related to sexual health or sexual functioning, sexual and gender identity, trauma, and bipolar disorder.

I provide respectful, collaborative psychotherapy for adults, older teens, families, and couples. Taking a holistic and mindful approach, I can help with an array of relational and emotional concerns including life transitions; identity issues; grief and loss; sexuality and intimacy; family conflict and parenting; pregnancy and postpartum; anxiety and depression; blocked creativity, and spiritual connection. I take a client-centered, intersectional, harm-reduction and trauma-informed stance which means I provide a space where differences are honored, power is named, and the complexities of your experiences and identities are held.

I recognize the vulnerability it takes to engage in therapy, and I feel that it is a privilege to be able to walk alongside someone and be a witness to their growth. I value the power of the therapeutic relationship and feel it lays the foundation for the work that is to be done in the therapy space. I am a HAES-aware practitioner and work to create a safe space for people in all bodies. I strive to create a space where individuals can show up as their authentic self and where all parts of their identity (including racial, cultural, faith/spirituality, gender, and sexual orientation) are honored and welcomed.

My work has been primarily focused on issues related to complex trauma, substance use, anxiety, neurodivergence, and identity concerns. I enjoy working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community and identify myself as queer. I recognize that our overall health can be impacted by our lived experiences with the broken systems around us, and at times, symptoms can be a direct result from living within these systems. My focus as a therapist is to help folks gain insight around the impacts that past experiences may have had, resolve past trauma, recognize one's own strengths, and learn how to navigate through the challenges of life.

I understand that choosing a therapist can be difficult. We are all unique, which means individual needs and concerns are personal and can be complex. I provide a safe and collaborative environment to find the path that is best tailored for you. Together we can move you towards your goals, while gaining valuable skills to help you succeed in life.

Adulting is hard, life can be difficult, and the whole thing can be overwhelming. Let's talk about it, let's yell at it, or meditate on it. All of the systems that we are a part of can impact the way we think about ourselves and our ability to connect with others. This can severely impact our mental health and our ability to heal. I am here to help you manage issues related to sexuality, severe and persistent mental illness, sense of self, trauma, loss, and life transitions. Please go to the website link to enter your information if you would like to move forward with sessions.

How long have forces outside your control been writing your life's story? As a counselor, I help people imagine what things could look like if they were the author instead of just a participant, then guide them towards making it a reality. Here's my take on things: a therapist's job is to work themselves out of one. We're a temporary fixture in your life, a real person to connect with and help work out the kinks we all face so you can get on with actually living, instead of just surviving.

Just like every client is different, every therapist is different, and it's important to find someone who you like working with. We might be a good match if you are someone who is willing to try new things, as a lot of therapy is thinking about things in a different way. We could be a good fit if it's important to you that you can talk to your therapist about anything and not feel judged. I value creating a shame-free environment where clients can truly speak. Also we might be a good match if you enjoy humor in your sessions. Therapy shouldn't be all miserable. I aim for 25% miserable, tops.

I work with individuals of color looking for help with ethnic/racial identity, racial trauma, chemical health, and GLBTQ persons. Racism, oppression, gender, sexuality, class, and poverty can have a significant impact on our well-being and physical and mental health. Sometimes, these experiences or life situations can lead us to reach conclusions about ourselves that keep us from living our best life. I create space in which we nurture your inner wisdom to help you grow and heal. I can also help you with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness, Substance Use Disorders, homelessness, trauma, loss, health, and sexuality.

Please note I do not accept insurance. Fit is an important factor in therapy. Why should you trust anyone to accompany you into the dark places if you're not allowed to see who they are? I work well with teenagers and adults who have hit roadblocks in other therapies. If you have suspected something maintains your suffering, or your child's, that remains hidden I might be a valuable therapeutic guide. 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.