Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Saint Paul, MN
Jess is passionate about helping children, families, and adults navigate life’s challenges and reach their goals for mental wellbeing by merging science backed therapies with compassion and creativity. Jess earned her Bachelor’s degree in Child Psychology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Minnesota. Since 2009, she has been dedicated to working with children and families across the Twin Cities, offering innovative therapy for a wide range of mental and behavioral health concerns. Jess works with people throughout the lifespan – whether you’re 3 or 93, she’s here to help.
Jess is passionate about helping children, families, and adults navigate life’s challenges and reach their goals for mental wellbeing by merging science backed therapies with compassion and creativity. Jess earned her Bachelor’s degree in Child Psychology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Minnesota. Since 2009, she has been dedicated to working with children and families across the Twin Cities, offering innovative therapy for a wide range of mental and behavioral health concerns. Jess works with people throughout the lifespan – whether you’re 3 or 93, she’s here to help.
Welcome to Through the Woods Counseling! I am a feminist therapist licensed in the state of Minnesota to treat co-occurring disorders - that’s just a way of saying I’m trained in working with folks that struggle with more than one issue at a time. Think things like anxiety and alcohol abuse, trauma and depression, stress management and ADHD, and so on… I believe mental health diagnoses can be helpful in giving us a starting point for evidence based ways to improve our mental wellness, but they are also labels rooted in and created by classically oppressive systems, so diagnosis is not a primary focus of sessions.
Welcome to Through the Woods Counseling! I am a feminist therapist licensed in the state of Minnesota to treat co-occurring disorders - that’s just a way of saying I’m trained in working with folks that struggle with more than one issue at a time. Think things like anxiety and alcohol abuse, trauma and depression, stress management and ADHD, and so on… I believe mental health diagnoses can be helpful in giving us a starting point for evidence based ways to improve our mental wellness, but they are also labels rooted in and created by classically oppressive systems, so diagnosis is not a primary focus of sessions.
I work a lot with individuals and couples suffering from a variety of difficulties and emotional stress. Through various therapeutic models, we dive deep into the cause of these difficulties to target strong emotional, holistic healing. A lot of times, we focus on generational trauma, early childhood experiences, and patterns in relationship.
I work a lot with individuals and couples suffering from a variety of difficulties and emotional stress. Through various therapeutic models, we dive deep into the cause of these difficulties to target strong emotional, holistic healing. A lot of times, we focus on generational trauma, early childhood experiences, and patterns in relationship.
Kacie Ervasti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
2 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Waitlist for new clients
I come to the therapeutic relationship with authenticity and openness so clients feel at ease. I believe in the power of acknowledging the challenges everyone faces and seeing the inherent strengths each individual possesses. I strive to both validate what is being experienced as well as be creative in supporting clients to build skills to live more from their centered self. It is my goal to support people through whatever they may be facing, help them build tools to feel more balanced, and be more empowered in their lives.
I come to the therapeutic relationship with authenticity and openness so clients feel at ease. I believe in the power of acknowledging the challenges everyone faces and seeing the inherent strengths each individual possesses. I strive to both validate what is being experienced as well as be creative in supporting clients to build skills to live more from their centered self. It is my goal to support people through whatever they may be facing, help them build tools to feel more balanced, and be more empowered in their lives.
Hello. My name is Kelsey, and I have been practicing as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2016. I believe our relationships, connections, and past experiences greatly shape our lives. I meet clients from a strength-based, relational-focused approach that is systemic in nature. I strive to create a warm, collaborative space for clients to walk their healing journey. It is one of the great honors of my life to walk alongside clients through therapy. I am passionate about highlighting and utilizing client’s and families’ strengths, and honoring each family’s cultural values in the healing process.
Hello. My name is Kelsey, and I have been practicing as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2016. I believe our relationships, connections, and past experiences greatly shape our lives. I meet clients from a strength-based, relational-focused approach that is systemic in nature. I strive to create a warm, collaborative space for clients to walk their healing journey. It is one of the great honors of my life to walk alongside clients through therapy. I am passionate about highlighting and utilizing client’s and families’ strengths, and honoring each family’s cultural values in the healing process.
Katia R. Lopez-Petrovich
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, NCC, LMFT
Saint Paul, MN 55114
Waitlist for new clients
(PMTO) Trained " Perinatal Mental Health" trained.
Katia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the Founder and Owner of Multicultural Psychotherapy and Consulting Services, Ltd. She has extensive outpatient clinical experience providing mental health services to adolescents, adults, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds in community-based settings, including nonprofit organizations and Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. Her practice is informed by trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and family-centered approaches. In addition, she has participated in academic research and consultation initiatives, focused on culturally responsive mental health.
(PMTO) Trained " Perinatal Mental Health" trained.
Katia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the Founder and Owner of Multicultural Psychotherapy and Consulting Services, Ltd. She has extensive outpatient clinical experience providing mental health services to adolescents, adults, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds in community-based settings, including nonprofit organizations and Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. Her practice is informed by trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and family-centered approaches. In addition, she has participated in academic research and consultation initiatives, focused on culturally responsive mental health.
You feel the weight of old wounds—childhood hurts, family patterns, the sense you’re never quite “enough.” Maybe anxiety keeps you on alert, or you notice the same conflicts showing up in your relationships. Parenting, partnering, or simply showing up as yourself can feel exhausting.
I help adults heal those hidden injuries so they can live from a place of authenticity and self-compassion. Together we’ll work gently but deeply, using somatic and relational approaches like Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
You feel the weight of old wounds—childhood hurts, family patterns, the sense you’re never quite “enough.” Maybe anxiety keeps you on alert, or you notice the same conflicts showing up in your relationships. Parenting, partnering, or simply showing up as yourself can feel exhausting.
I help adults heal those hidden injuries so they can live from a place of authenticity and self-compassion. Together we’ll work gently but deeply, using somatic and relational approaches like Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
We are all on a journey and we do not exist in isolation. We live in relationships with other people, and there are seasons in life that require reaching out for help. My approach to this work is to identify what has happened to you and the people in your life and how that has impacted you. I focus holistically on the whole person, utilizing strengths and support while naming the ways systems and relationships have influenced you.
We are all on a journey and we do not exist in isolation. We live in relationships with other people, and there are seasons in life that require reaching out for help. My approach to this work is to identify what has happened to you and the people in your life and how that has impacted you. I focus holistically on the whole person, utilizing strengths and support while naming the ways systems and relationships have influenced you.
You are considering divorce and fear how it will affect your children. Or you're divorced and met someone and want to blend your families, but are worried about the difficulties that blending brings. These family transitions are full of significant challenges such as grief over the breakup of the family, confusion over stepparent roles and responsibilities, hostile co-parenting relationships, jealousy of ex-spouses or stepchildren, and more. You want happy and healthy relationships with partners, exes, children, and stepchildren. You hope for a sense of "we-ness" as a new family unit and crave peace and balance in the future.
You are considering divorce and fear how it will affect your children. Or you're divorced and met someone and want to blend your families, but are worried about the difficulties that blending brings. These family transitions are full of significant challenges such as grief over the breakup of the family, confusion over stepparent roles and responsibilities, hostile co-parenting relationships, jealousy of ex-spouses or stepchildren, and more. You want happy and healthy relationships with partners, exes, children, and stepchildren. You hope for a sense of "we-ness" as a new family unit and crave peace and balance in the future.
Lauren (she/her) believes that everyone has the capacity for change and healing with the support of trusting and empathetic relationships. She strives to create a safe space to explore the patterns in our behaviors and how the past may be impacting their present. Lauren specializes in early childhood mental health and supporting parents to strengthen co-regulation and attachment relationships. Grounded in trauma, relational, developmental, and attachment theories, Lauren uses an integrative approach, including techniques in play-based interventions, dyadic work, and reflective exploration.
Lauren (she/her) believes that everyone has the capacity for change and healing with the support of trusting and empathetic relationships. She strives to create a safe space to explore the patterns in our behaviors and how the past may be impacting their present. Lauren specializes in early childhood mental health and supporting parents to strengthen co-regulation and attachment relationships. Grounded in trauma, relational, developmental, and attachment theories, Lauren uses an integrative approach, including techniques in play-based interventions, dyadic work, and reflective exploration.
Life often has challenges, transitions and unpredictable events that can leave us struggling or feeling overwhelmed. During these times, it can be challenging to know where to turn. I realize the courage and vulnerability it can take to turn towards therapy. You being here already shows your strength and resilience. I believe that at the root of successful therapy is a meaningful relationship between therapist and client.
Life often has challenges, transitions and unpredictable events that can leave us struggling or feeling overwhelmed. During these times, it can be challenging to know where to turn. I realize the courage and vulnerability it can take to turn towards therapy. You being here already shows your strength and resilience. I believe that at the root of successful therapy is a meaningful relationship between therapist and client.
There is a Buddhist parable that talks about the two arrows that wound humanity in life, one of which is inevitable and one that is not. The first arrow is the arrow of physical and emotional pain, unavoidable experiences in life. The second arrow is the arrow of suffering. Suffering is how we feel towards our physical and emotional pain. Each of us has the ability to avoid shooting this second arrow of suffering. This is possible through changing our relationship with our pain.
As your therapist, I am interested in accompanying you on the exploration of your inner world. Our work together will include ->
There is a Buddhist parable that talks about the two arrows that wound humanity in life, one of which is inevitable and one that is not. The first arrow is the arrow of physical and emotional pain, unavoidable experiences in life. The second arrow is the arrow of suffering. Suffering is how we feel towards our physical and emotional pain. Each of us has the ability to avoid shooting this second arrow of suffering. This is possible through changing our relationship with our pain.
As your therapist, I am interested in accompanying you on the exploration of your inner world. Our work together will include ->
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.
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?
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?
You appear to be functioning, but inside, you're tired. Maybe it's anxiety, maybe grief, maybe the weight of everyone else's needs. Either way, you keep going.
High-functioning, for many of my clients, doesn't mean achievement, it means survival. You're the one people count on, even when you're running on fumes. Whether it's rooted in cultural expectations, family dynamics, achievement pressure, or simply not having a safety net, you've learned to push through exhaustion because resting didn't feel like an option. I specialize in helping women who feel emotionally maxed out, yet still carry the weight of the world.
You appear to be functioning, but inside, you're tired. Maybe it's anxiety, maybe grief, maybe the weight of everyone else's needs. Either way, you keep going.
High-functioning, for many of my clients, doesn't mean achievement, it means survival. You're the one people count on, even when you're running on fumes. Whether it's rooted in cultural expectations, family dynamics, achievement pressure, or simply not having a safety net, you've learned to push through exhaustion because resting didn't feel like an option. I specialize in helping women who feel emotionally maxed out, yet still carry the weight of the world.
I am so glad you are here. I am a therapist dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space for healing and growth. I believe every person has unique strengths, and my role is to help you build on those while navigating the challenges you face. Together, we will work toward your goals at a pace that feels right for you, using approaches tailored to your needs. My hope is that therapy feels like a collaborative journey where you feel heard, respected, and empowered. My approach is strengths-based, focusing on building on what is already working for you while addressing the challenges you face.
I am so glad you are here. I am a therapist dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space for healing and growth. I believe every person has unique strengths, and my role is to help you build on those while navigating the challenges you face. Together, we will work toward your goals at a pace that feels right for you, using approaches tailored to your needs. My hope is that therapy feels like a collaborative journey where you feel heard, respected, and empowered. My approach is strengths-based, focusing on building on what is already working for you while addressing the challenges you face.
I work with adult individuals with issues related to relational and attachment trauma, stress, anxiety, perfectionism, perinatal mental health, fertility/infertility, romantic relationships, and sexual health.
Are you looking to improve your relationship with yourself and others? I approach therapy from a gentle, yet direct, place to help clients find hope in the midst of suffering through trauma-informed, relational and culturally sensitive therapy. My practice is informed by a belief that all humans are worthy of compassion and acceptance, and I invite my clients to show up exactly as who they are. I am committed to being anti-racist, body positive, sex positive, and affirming of the LGBTQIA+ population.
I work with adult individuals with issues related to relational and attachment trauma, stress, anxiety, perfectionism, perinatal mental health, fertility/infertility, romantic relationships, and sexual health.
Are you looking to improve your relationship with yourself and others? I approach therapy from a gentle, yet direct, place to help clients find hope in the midst of suffering through trauma-informed, relational and culturally sensitive therapy. My practice is informed by a belief that all humans are worthy of compassion and acceptance, and I invite my clients to show up exactly as who they are. I am committed to being anti-racist, body positive, sex positive, and affirming of the LGBTQIA+ population.
Whether you're considering beginning therapy for the first time, continuing or returning to treatment, good for you! You're already taking positive steps to improve your mental health and well-being. I meet clients wherever they are in life and utilize a strengths-based, collaborative approach to help them get to where they would like to be. I support clients in identifying areas in which they may benefit from making changes and help them develop effective skills to do so. My therapeutic style incorporates warmth, humor, and positive regard for the strengths of each individual.
Whether you're considering beginning therapy for the first time, continuing or returning to treatment, good for you! You're already taking positive steps to improve your mental health and well-being. I meet clients wherever they are in life and utilize a strengths-based, collaborative approach to help them get to where they would like to be. I support clients in identifying areas in which they may benefit from making changes and help them develop effective skills to do so. My therapeutic style incorporates warmth, humor, and positive regard for the strengths of each individual.
Need a therapist who gets it? I know what it’s like to feel lost or stuck in cycles you can’t break. I believe healing begins when you're reminded of your God-given worth. I work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, sexual concerns, learning struggles or heavy thoughts like self-harm or suicidal ideation. Together, let's listen to your gut. Listen to your body. Let's trust your intuition.
Need a therapist who gets it? I know what it’s like to feel lost or stuck in cycles you can’t break. I believe healing begins when you're reminded of your God-given worth. I work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, sexual concerns, learning struggles or heavy thoughts like self-harm or suicidal ideation. Together, let's listen to your gut. Listen to your body. Let's trust your intuition.
I believe lasting change takes place over time in the context of a safe and secure therapeutic relationship. As a therapist, I strive to provide a non-judgmental and supportive space where you can begin exploring problematic and often repetitive relationship patterns. In the process you will become more aware of your feelings and deep assumptions that may be continually preventing you from reaching your goals in life. I believe everyone has inner potential for growth. In therapy, we can work together toward helping you find courage and your natural capacity for growth so that you can live a happier and more empowered life.
I believe lasting change takes place over time in the context of a safe and secure therapeutic relationship. As a therapist, I strive to provide a non-judgmental and supportive space where you can begin exploring problematic and often repetitive relationship patterns. In the process you will become more aware of your feelings and deep assumptions that may be continually preventing you from reaching your goals in life. I believe everyone has inner potential for growth. In therapy, we can work together toward helping you find courage and your natural capacity for growth so that you can live a happier and more empowered life.
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