Therapists in Savage, MN

I'm a master's level therapist at Serenity Behavioral Health & Wellness in Savage, MN with 14 years of addiction counseling experience. I want to provide individuals with a safe and non-judgmental space where feelings of all kinds are received and validated, a trusted therapeutic relationship can be shared, and healing and self-discovery can happen!I want to support individuals in rediscovering their true authentic self through empowering individuals to explore,challenge,and invest in their healing. My client-centered approaches use a variety of evidence based therapeutic modalities that support individualized healing on all levels.

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I received my Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas in 2011. I work with children, teens, women, couples, and families. I enjoy helping people with a variety of topics, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, parent-teen conflicts, spiritual issues, and women's issues. I am DBT-trained, EMDR-certified, and I also use CBT. I take a collaborative approach with clients and integrate faith into counseling when desired. I also specialize in treating Third-Culture Kids (TCKs), as this is part of my personal experience.

Are you struggling with uncertainty and stress? Do you feel socially isolated or depressed? Have you lost a job or been laid off? Do you need support? I offer in person and online therapy. My approach is short term, practical, collaborative and results-oriented. I primarily use Narrative Therapy when working with individuals, couples, children, and families by focusing on the problem and investigating possible solutions and teach coping skills. Play Therapy is often used when working with children. I am in network with most insurance.

True North is your orientating point. It is your point of discipline. Motivation will fail you every time. Find your discipline and you will find your freedom. I have 8+ years as a therapist specializing in adolescent health, parent coaching and trauma informed therapies for individuals, couples and families; speciality groups include veterans and first responders. Therapy & skills work are vital in both self regulation and self awareness, however holistic/integrative modalities can enhance a strong therapeutic framework. As such, I am also an IASIS provider (Microcurrent Neurofeedback), helpful in balancing your nervous system.

We all deserve to be the happiest and healthiest version of ourselves. Taking the first step to reach out for support and entrust someone to walk beside you in this journey can feel incredibly vulnerable. My aspiration is to create an open environment from one human to another where you feel seen and safe to show up authentically. You are the true expert on your life and I want you to leave each session feeling empowered. Together we can create space for self-exploration, build a foundation of skills to help anchor through difficult times, and include humor (when appropriate) along the way.

Are you struggling to find life balance? Is your daily routine overwhelming you with anxiety, or are you down, stuck in a rut, and feel like life is a mundane hamster wheel of going through the motions? Are you sad or have you lost hope? Do you have trouble accessing your inner potential and strength? We can help you get back on track and back to feeling like the best version of yourself. When we are refreshed and well, we thrive. We feel a sense of blissful energy and open acceptance. We should all Be Free to Be Well. At Serenity, we help you take care of your mental health so you can soar in all other areas of your life…

I work with clients of all ages who want to make a positive change in their lives. My primary focus is helping individuals and families who are experiencing the challenges of Autism/Asperger's. Many of my clients also seek help for anxiety, depression, ADHD and other neurological disorders. The goal of counseling is intended to have the client feeling better than before they started.

“I believe that building a solid client-therapist partnership is key to developing the safety and trust needed to overcome the major life challenges that impact mental health. In therapy I incorporate that philosophy with strengths, systems, and solutions-focused perspectives and DBT, CBT, CPT, psychodynamic, and mindfulness approaches customized to meet the unique needs of each client. As a lifelong learner, I believe that we’re all on this journey of life together and am passionate about helping my clients navigate their personal life’s journey.”

As an art therapist and clinician, my job is to help guide a client down the pathway of life. Art therapy interventions provide an opening into the conversation and help with the processing of feelings, emotions, and aid with problesolving. Art therapy teaches coping skills, reduces stress, and increases self awareness. The art visual helps the client move towards symptom management, self-empowerment, self awareness, and increased self-esteem.

Highly trained child/adolescent & adult psychiatric providers along with nurse practitioners offering individual, group, couples & family therapy, psychological assessment and medication management. Experienced professionals committed to helping you reach your goals in a confidential & comfortable setting. Assessment & treatment for ADHD, learning/developmental disabilities, veterans, PTSD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, substance abuse, relationships, life changes, divorce, stress & coping, anger, autism, & borderline personality disorder

Are you feeling stuck? Is anxiety or depression interfering with the life you want to lead? Is there a disconnect between you and your significant other? Please know that you do not have to face these challenges alone. Counseling can uncover what it is that you personally need to live your best life, and assist you in moving toward it. You don't have to stay stuck. Decide that you deserve to be happy, that you are worthy of satisfying relationships, and that you are capable of making positive changes. Come as you are, and let's get to work.

My ideal client is someone who is juggling life, mental health and everything in between. We all have times in life where we need extra support and guidance moving forward intentionally in a way that is authentic and sustainable. I believe that safety and support are the foundation of addressing concerns. I focus on building a safe and therapuetic relationship where we can explore your concerns and move towards healing in a way that is directed by the expert, you!

I have over 10 years of experience working alongside children, adults, and families to support their individual mental health needs. As a certified yoga instructor, with specialty certification in pediatric mental health yoga, I strive to provide an integrative approach that is person-centered. I use cognitive behavioral therapy paired with integrative and mindfulness-based practices with my clients and families to ensure a collaborative approach.

As a mom of teenagers, I know how difficult it is to be a parent. Life is hard to navigate as an adult, especially these past few years, and then layer in trying to support our children, we can feel like we are failing, or feel tapped out. Feelings of depression, stress, anxiety, and loneliness are at epidemic levels for teens and adults. And while we can't change all the big issues going on around us in the world, we can focus on ourselves and the small steps we can take to build our resilience back up each day.

I provide therapy to children, adults, couples, and families with a wide variety of concerns relating to mental health and relationships. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relational stressors. As a certified yoga instructor, I strive to incorporate mindfulness-based practices with clients. I view change and personal growth as an ever-evolving process, and believe that when we begin to understand ourselves and our emotional experiences, meaningful change can emerge.

We are a general mental health clinic specializing in DBT. Clients learn techniques on mindfulness, breathe awareness and visualization to name but a few. We run our DBT Program per Marsha Linehan's model, Including the components of: Skills Training Classes, Coaching Calls, Individual Therapy, Consultation and Up to Date Training. We also provide services one-to-one, addressing anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, grief/loss, life transitions. We work with as couples and families clients as young as 10 and as old as 80+. Currently we are building programming around grief/loss and anxiety.

Many people often feel disconnected or experienced a recent loss or change. I enjoy assisting clients in getting to know themselves better. Other times, Brief counseling (8 sessions or less) can be just as rewarding. It depends on what you are looking for, which is not set in stone! Relationships are hard, therapy is the real safe space to dig deep, evaluate, address the not-so-fun things that brings discomfort or that have been avoided. Therapy is a journey. Each experience is valuable in the big picture.

I work in collaboration with clients exploring current issues and reviewing how mind and body are interconnected. I believe when people have hope, create awareness and can learn to challenge and replace irrational thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes, they can experience change.

I earned my Master's degree in Social Work from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 2014 and my undergraduate in social work from St. Cloud State in 2000. I also earned my certificate in play therapy from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 2016. I have worked in a variety of settings including outpatient mental health, school social work, and child welfare. I have spent my career working with children of all ages and their families to provide support and improve their well-being.