Psychodynamic Therapists in Saint Paul, MN

I believe that every client deserves a therapist who genuinely cares about their well-being, and I do. I have a client-centered approach and understand that we all have different life journeys. I would feel honored to be a part of your journey, working alongside you. I will ensure you feel heard, safe and supported. On our journey, we will identify mental health obstacles you face in life and within yourself. Then collaboratively we will transform those challenges into opportunities for growth and healing.

Lasting change is possible through a therapeutic relationship that is safe, collaborative, nonjudgmental, and engenders openness and trust. Our work together also values your uniqueness and specific goals. The client-therapist relationship is a chance to try new ways of thinking and feeling, being heard, understood and knowing yourself in a profound, new way.

I work with adult individuals with a variety of issues, however, I specialize in treating the effects of childhood neglect and/or abuse. The impact of trauma is often profound. Pervasive and complex effects can disrupt your sense of self, your life narrative, and your ability to engage with others and the world.

My passion is working with college and university undergrad and graduate students and faculty. I come to therapeutic work after training and working as a professor of Latin American history, and I am excited to support students and faculty in a different way. I view therapy as a critical component of wellness, which is essential for true accessibility at all levels of higher education. I work with people struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship concerns, identity formation (gender, sexuality, race, general), imposter syndrome, stress, lack of coping skills, grief, self-esteem, and body image.

Accepting New Clients Now! Daytime + evening availability for clients age 16+. Life’s challenges never come when they’re most convenient. One day things are going great and you feel on top of the world; nothing can stop you from achieving success. The next day, you get thrown a curve ball at work, bulldozed by an unexpected illness, or simply overcome by the craziness of life and are left wondering how you got here. As a licensed professional counselor, Maggie strives to create a safe, welcoming environment where clients can show up as their authentic selves, in the midst of struggles and receive care and support.

I am originally from Peru but I have lived in MN since 2004. Spanish is my native language. I also speak English fluently. I identify as a cis, straight, immigrant, Latina or Latinx woman & social worker. My work focuses on offering empathy, support, promoting insight, and working collaboratively to achieve goals. I strive to understand people's experiences within their own unique context and take into account larger community and social issues, and how they impact our experience. My approach to therapy is eclectic with a focus on psychodynamic , attachment based, trauma-informed, relational, multicultural and feminist approaches.

Note: (I currently have an opening available on Tuesdays at 4pm. If that works for you please reach out!) I believe that providing a collaborative, calm, non-judgmental, and empathic environment is key to encouraging healing and growth. My aim is to help guide clients through choices that move them toward living a more valued life. Having worked in the advertising & marketing fields for many years, I'm intimately familiar with the fast-paced and performance-demanding environment that many of us are faced with in modern society and strive to find ways to bring a sense of calm to everyday life.

Accepting New Clients NOW, daytime + evening hours available for clients 18+. Morgan is a clinician who is committed to building trusting, therapeutic relationships, where clients feel empowered to search deep within themselves to foster healing, confidence, and a strong sense of personal identity. Having experience working with complex cases, Morgan does not shy away from the unique challenges her clients present, offering curiousity and hope in the process of healing. Previously working in the community with the SPMI (Severe & Persistent Mental Illness) population, Morgan has a wealth of knowlege and compassion.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker providing psychotherapy to children and adults in the Minneapolis/S area. I started practicing psychotherapy at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. During my time there, I was trained in helping both children and adults build coping skills to be able to help themselves through life's many unique challenges. Currently, I am training at the Institute for Clinical Social Work in Chicago where I will earn a PhD with a specialty in Psychodynamic therapy. This therapy helps children and adults process and create meaning from past life events within a safe, therapeutic relationship.

I work with adults, young adults, college students, parents, and other family members who want to feel less isolated, less anxious, and less overwhelmed by their circumstances. Many of my clients are facing big life transitions, feeling held back by their trauma, or wanting to explore different parts of their identity. We can work together to work with grief, academic difficulty, or your struggles in some of your closest relationships with partners, friends, or family members. If this sounds like a good fit, send me a message here on Psychology Today, or reach out via our website: www.collegetherapycenter.com.

People who know you might be surprised to learn you are searching for a therapist. You’ve achieved academic and professional success and checked most of the boxes that you were told would make you happy. But you’re not. You’re exhausted. And you feel stuck. It’s time to get real with yourself and discover what’s preventing you from having the life you actually desire. A life where you can be your authentic self, enjoy deep connections with others, and live with a sense of meaning.

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.

At Summit Guidance Center we specialize in working with people who suffer with depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma. Empathetic understanding and action-oriented skills training underscores our treatment philosophy. We utilize a client centered approach with cognitive, behavioral, and mindfulness based strategies to strengthen clients' adaptive response to difficult emotions and events.

If you are feeling unhappy with your relationships or friendships; dissatisfied with your work or school experiences; or are managing your anxieties in unhealthy ways, then I can help you understand how you’ve ended up here. Together we can work toward creating sustainable, positive changes.

Experience Counts Life makes one consistent demand: that we adjust to change. After 45 years of experience in providing therapy, I have learned many wise approaches to change that seem to help my clients. Throughout these years of providing empathetic, energetic, thoughtful care to my clients, I have also personally seen a lot of change. At the time of my graduate degree in clinical social work from Tulane University in 1974 the therapy world was all about psychodynamic therapy. I always appreciate that classical training, but have also evolved to include a more cutting-edge, holistic, client centered approach.

Arizona: ages 0 to 18 in-person sessions. Minnesota: ages 14 and up online sessions. Life events can be stressful. There are moments when we all feel overwhelmed and need support. Therapy provides a safe space to work together in exploring solutions to challenging thoughts, feelings, and situations. Interventions are tailored to individual situations and client needs. This can include use of EMDR for trauma processing and challenging negative cognitions, CBT with a psychodynamic and humanistic approach, and play therapy with children.