Child Therapists in Saint Paul, MN
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
She works with children, teens, and adults navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
With over a decade of experience in mental health care, Tegan draws from a variety of clinical approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
She works with children, teens, and adults navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
With over a decade of experience in mental health care, Tegan draws from a variety of clinical approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
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 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.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults, tailoring therapy to each person’s unique needs while also considering the influence of family dynamics and relational patterns.
My therapeutic techniques incorporate play therapy, informed by theraplay domains, I specialize in assisting children recognize emotions, reinforcing the family system and attachment repair if necessary. My approach is grounded in attachment theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and play therapy.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults, tailoring therapy to each person’s unique needs while also considering the influence of family dynamics and relational patterns.
My therapeutic techniques incorporate play therapy, informed by theraplay domains, I specialize in assisting children recognize emotions, reinforcing the family system and attachment repair if necessary. My approach is grounded in attachment theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and play therapy.
I'm a psychologist assisting people with a wide variety of problematic situations. I have 40 years in the field of mental health counseling and consulting. My practice consists of Telehealth & (limited) home visits during the afternoons and evenings, and consulting in the community in institutional settings. My 4 decades in mental health have taught me the importance of critical lifestyle practices and habits that make or break our mental health, and our overall well being. These include circadian health, sleep hygiene, and a healthy relationship with food, movement, and good ol' Mother Nature.
I'm a psychologist assisting people with a wide variety of problematic situations. I have 40 years in the field of mental health counseling and consulting. My practice consists of Telehealth & (limited) home visits during the afternoons and evenings, and consulting in the community in institutional settings. My 4 decades in mental health have taught me the importance of critical lifestyle practices and habits that make or break our mental health, and our overall well being. These include circadian health, sleep hygiene, and a healthy relationship with food, movement, and good ol' Mother Nature.
I am a therapist, clinical supervisor, and trainer with almost 15 years of experience in providing services to children, teens, families, and parents.
I work hard to connect and build trust with all children and families but have sub-specialty in early childhood and adoption/permanency work. I have experience and training in working with anxiety, depression, self-harm, big behaviors, trauma, attachment issues, and neurodiversity.
I am a therapist, clinical supervisor, and trainer with almost 15 years of experience in providing services to children, teens, families, and parents.
I work hard to connect and build trust with all children and families but have sub-specialty in early childhood and adoption/permanency work. I have experience and training in working with anxiety, depression, self-harm, big behaviors, trauma, attachment issues, and neurodiversity.
I have nearly 10 years of experience in the mental health field, with careers ranging from community and residential mental health to leading mental health groups in a substance use treatment setting. I enjoy working with clients of all backgrounds and experiences. With that, I do not feel as if there is an ideal client, as everyone deserves a therapeutic, trusting relationship.
I have nearly 10 years of experience in the mental health field, with careers ranging from community and residential mental health to leading mental health groups in a substance use treatment setting. I enjoy working with clients of all backgrounds and experiences. With that, I do not feel as if there is an ideal client, as everyone deserves a therapeutic, trusting relationship.
I recognize the value of the family system in a teenager's life and invite parents to be involved in their child's therapeutic process.
I am passionate about working with teenagers and families as they navigate these years of growth and change. This time can be both exciting and challenging, and I am honored to be invited into this space with my clients. I take a down-to-earth, empathetic, and energetic approach in my therapy. I have been told by many of individuals I work with, that I am easy to talk to and create a comfortable, judgement free space to explore issues related to identity, self-worth, depression, and more. I believe every human has the basic need and desire to be known and valued, and I strive to provide this place of belonging for my clients.
I recognize the value of the family system in a teenager's life and invite parents to be involved in their child's therapeutic process.
I am passionate about working with teenagers and families as they navigate these years of growth and change. This time can be both exciting and challenging, and I am honored to be invited into this space with my clients. I take a down-to-earth, empathetic, and energetic approach in my therapy. I have been told by many of individuals I work with, that I am easy to talk to and create a comfortable, judgement free space to explore issues related to identity, self-worth, depression, and more. I believe every human has the basic need and desire to be known and valued, and I strive to provide this place of belonging for my clients.
Sarah utilizes Experiential Play Therapy and Theraplay activities in her work with children.
Sarah has experience providing group, individual, and family therapy. She has worked with most ages in a variety of settings including schools, daycares, homes, and day treatment centers. Sarah believes in the value of each individual’s unique strengths and aims to guide her clients towards healing through creativity. Sarah’s approach is gentle and informative while offering a safe, warm, and encouraging environment. She hopes that her clients will feel heard, as she seeks to understand their concerns and find ways to guide them towards their therapy goals.
Sarah utilizes Experiential Play Therapy and Theraplay activities in her work with children.
Sarah has experience providing group, individual, and family therapy. She has worked with most ages in a variety of settings including schools, daycares, homes, and day treatment centers. Sarah believes in the value of each individual’s unique strengths and aims to guide her clients towards healing through creativity. Sarah’s approach is gentle and informative while offering a safe, warm, and encouraging environment. She hopes that her clients will feel heard, as she seeks to understand their concerns and find ways to guide them towards their therapy goals.
MidWest Center for Personal & Family Development
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Saint Paul, MN 55114
You can get help in one simple phone call. We offer Caring, Convenient & Effective Behavioral Health Services. Call us at 651-647-1900 to schedule at one of our convenient counseling offices in: St. Paul, Burnsville or virtually from anywhere in Minnesota.
You can get help in one simple phone call. We offer Caring, Convenient & Effective Behavioral Health Services. Call us at 651-647-1900 to schedule at one of our convenient counseling offices in: St. Paul, Burnsville or virtually from anywhere in Minnesota.
As a therapist, I offer a compassionate and collaborative space for both children and adults to explore, express, and heal.
My practice is rooted in compassion, curiosity, and respect, working from a client-centered and strengths-based perspective, pulling from approaches as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Psychodynamic and Relational Therapy. My play therapy style is flexible and responsive, utilizing a non-directive approach and parent support.
As a therapist, I offer a compassionate and collaborative space for both children and adults to explore, express, and heal.
My practice is rooted in compassion, curiosity, and respect, working from a client-centered and strengths-based perspective, pulling from approaches as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Psychodynamic and Relational Therapy. My play therapy style is flexible and responsive, utilizing a non-directive approach and parent support.
I work with adults and young children (birth - 5) using a warm, collaborative approach.
I also support infants, toddlers, and preschoolers using attachment and play-based approaches. My specializations include anxiety, early/pre-verbal trauma, soothing and eating difficulties, medical complexities, sensory processing issues, and developmental delays. I have past experience in the NICU and early childhood special education settings.
I work with adults and young children (birth - 5) using a warm, collaborative approach.
I also support infants, toddlers, and preschoolers using attachment and play-based approaches. My specializations include anxiety, early/pre-verbal trauma, soothing and eating difficulties, medical complexities, sensory processing issues, and developmental delays. I have past experience in the NICU and early childhood special education settings.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults.
I believe it is important to empower others to consciously narrate their lives. I value helping people through empowerment, nurturance, and education. I am innovative provider and enjoy creativity in the therapy room. I utilize a strengths based approach in therapy, and see the therapy as a collaborative process. I am passionate for helping individuals find confidence and courage, and I admire their resilience. I'm licensed in Minnesota (in-office or tele-health), Wisconsin and Florida (tele-health).
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults.
I believe it is important to empower others to consciously narrate their lives. I value helping people through empowerment, nurturance, and education. I am innovative provider and enjoy creativity in the therapy room. I utilize a strengths based approach in therapy, and see the therapy as a collaborative process. I am passionate for helping individuals find confidence and courage, and I admire their resilience. I'm licensed in Minnesota (in-office or tele-health), Wisconsin and Florida (tele-health).
It has been my privilege to work with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with relationship issues, mood disorders and overcoming trauma from their past.
It's our reality that human beings struggle at times along the road of life. I have had the opportunity to work with individuals, couples and families get over and through these life obstacles. I have been honored and amazed to witness people conquer fears, addictions and harmful experiences that have left them tired and gasping on that road, and once again pick themselves up and journey onwards.
It has been my privilege to work with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with relationship issues, mood disorders and overcoming trauma from their past.
It's our reality that human beings struggle at times along the road of life. I have had the opportunity to work with individuals, couples and families get over and through these life obstacles. I have been honored and amazed to witness people conquer fears, addictions and harmful experiences that have left them tired and gasping on that road, and once again pick themselves up and journey onwards.
Carol L Hornbeck
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55114
Waitlist for new clients
I work with couples, individuals, families and children online, via teletherapy, as well as in person.
I believe that all of us have within us the resources we need to heal from past hurts and to build and maintain healthy relationships. I work with my clients to identify strengths and goals, and develop new skills to manage life's challenges.
I work with couples, individuals, families and children online, via teletherapy, as well as in person.
I believe that all of us have within us the resources we need to heal from past hurts and to build and maintain healthy relationships. I work with my clients to identify strengths and goals, and develop new skills to manage life's challenges.
My goal is to help children, adolescents, and young adults navigate their specific challenges and find their unique areas of brilliance.
I provide in-person and virtual therapy. I gather information from clients and their loved ones about their strengths, challenges, and goals. Afterwards, we set up a plan on how to "calm the chaos" in their lives. I help clients empower themselves through a range of science-based strategies, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness.
My goal is to help children, adolescents, and young adults navigate their specific challenges and find their unique areas of brilliance.
I provide in-person and virtual therapy. I gather information from clients and their loved ones about their strengths, challenges, and goals. Afterwards, we set up a plan on how to "calm the chaos" in their lives. I help clients empower themselves through a range of science-based strategies, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness.
Do you notice that your child feels lost, lonely, anxious and/or disconnected?
I'm experienced and enjoy helping clients with anxiety, loneliness and despair. I apply multiple theoretical approaches (play therapy) to create individualized treatments for my clients. I consider emotional, physical, and mental health imperative to create life lasting changes. For my practice, I love walk and talk therapy and yoga based techniques.
Do you notice that your child feels lost, lonely, anxious and/or disconnected?
I'm experienced and enjoy helping clients with anxiety, loneliness and despair. I apply multiple theoretical approaches (play therapy) to create individualized treatments for my clients. I consider emotional, physical, and mental health imperative to create life lasting changes. For my practice, I love walk and talk therapy and yoga based techniques.
I have the awesome privilege of getting to work with teens, families, adults and therapists all day long. I often meet teens who are uncomfortable with the idea of going to therapy. If your teen works with me, I will work closely with them to ensure that therapy with me isn't uncomfortable. I read teens well & will work hard to help your teen have a positive therapy experience. Teens are accepted in my practice for who they are in the world & they have told me that this acceptance is helpful to them during a time of intense growth & change.
I have the awesome privilege of getting to work with teens, families, adults and therapists all day long. I often meet teens who are uncomfortable with the idea of going to therapy. If your teen works with me, I will work closely with them to ensure that therapy with me isn't uncomfortable. I read teens well & will work hard to help your teen have a positive therapy experience. Teens are accepted in my practice for who they are in the world & they have told me that this acceptance is helpful to them during a time of intense growth & change.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who enjoys working with individuals or families that may be experiencing life-stage transitions, anxiety, depression, relational stress, grief, and issues related to spirituality. My approach to therapy is strengths-based, using cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, experiential, and narrative therapies. I am affirming to people of all genders, races, ethnicities, sexualities, and abilities. Currently, I am working with people ages 10 years or above.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who enjoys working with individuals or families that may be experiencing life-stage transitions, anxiety, depression, relational stress, grief, and issues related to spirituality. My approach to therapy is strengths-based, using cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, experiential, and narrative therapies. I am affirming to people of all genders, races, ethnicities, sexualities, and abilities. Currently, I am working with people ages 10 years or above.
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Child Therapists
What can a child therapist help with?
A therapist can help with any difficult experience a child may encounter growing up, including learning problems or anxiety related to school, relationship challenges with friends or parents, bullying, intense emotions or phobias, divorce and family dynamics, or the death of a pet or loved one. A therapist can help children process their experience and develop coping skills in an age-appropriate way.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How long are sessions with child therapists?
Children’s therapy sessions can last 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes. The length of the session may depend on your child’s age and the type of therapy practiced. You can discuss this with therapists you consult and the one you ultimately move forward with.
How do I get a child to agree to seek therapy?
The best approach is to have an open-ended conversation with your child about how they’re doing and what they might be struggling with. When you raise therapy, discuss the concept in an age-appropriate way, for example explaining that a therapist’s job is to help kids handle their hard or uncomfortable feelings. Frame therapy positively, as an opportunity to explore and build emotional skills—it’s an important tool in the toolbox to help kids feel their best.