Therapists in Savage, MN

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.

“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.”

I 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 would like to help guide you down the pathway of life with art making. Creative interventions can open the conversation and help you understand feelings, emotions, and turn those into a better understanding of yourself. Creative aspects help you move towards symptom management, increase your empowerment, your awareness, and your self-esteem.

My wish for You is that you will feel more deeply connected to yourself, your Spirit, and feel free and present in your life. To help you learn to trust your intuition to guide you in the right direction, to be able to tune into both the darkest and the lightest areas of yourself without fear and avoidance, to tap into your own inner healing potential, to align with relationships that feel more fulfilling and authentic. To support you in trusting your body as your most trusted guide. To develop an intimacy with yourself and acceptance, gratitude, and forgiveness for what is and has happened for you up to this point in your life.

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

I offer individual counseling (Ages 13+) to those seeking help managing day to day stress, life transitions, anxiety disorders, ADHD symptoms, and mood disorders. In addition, I offer mental skills training consultations (self-pay) to athletes, coaches, and performers of various ages and levels. My work is centered around improving emotional and mental well-being, performance, and personal enjoyment. My specialized training in counseling and sport psychology allows me to help individuals from various backgrounds and experiences in and outside of sport.

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.

I've worked in a variety of settings over the years: in schools, community mental health, in home therapy, pregnant and parenting youth programs, grief/hospice, inpatient/residential/outpatient eating disorder treatment and college counseling. In these settings I've been fortunate to work with clients at different stages of life and circumstance. I also consult with parents who are preparing to launch their young adult to college, as this can be a confusing, challenging and emotional time for all. Additionally, I'm certified in Prepare/Enrich, working with engaged and married couples in strengthening their relationship.

Feeling hopeless, disconnected, and disengaged from your life or partner? If you are seeking life-work-spirit-soul balance, want to improve relationships, and/or explore your personal growth journey, I can help you communicate better, understand yourself and your emotions more clearly, and avoid confusing and negative assumptions. My mission at Hope Tree Therapy and Wellness is to provide couples and individuals with comprehensive and person-centered therapy tailored to the client’s needs and meet the client where they are at in all aspects of wellness: Physical, Financial, Intellectual, Emotional, Social, and Spiritual.

As a social worker / therapist, I have 30+ years of experience serving individuals and families. I specialize in providing Cognitive / Behavioral Therapy (CBT). It is my belief that we can learn from our past, identify and change patterns, overcome negative messages and thoughts, and build on positive behavior. This process can have a positive impact in how you feel about yourself, your relationships, and mood. Special interests include helping individuals and couples resolve or improve quality of life in the following areas; mental health, overcoming the impact of trauma, relationships, life transitions, grief and loss, and life style / health.

I believe that stories are powerful, vulnerability is courageous, and everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. My clinical lens is influenced by critical theories and fifteen years' experience in mental/behavioral health and advocacy. I work with individuals age 10+, families, and couples/relationships. My practice is strengths-based and explicitly affirming of neurodivergent, LGBTQIA2S+, and BIPOC communities, all bodies and relationship structures. I am passionate about the human-animal bond, healing our relationship with our bodies, supporting queer youth, and addressing burnout in helping professionals.

In the midst of life's storm, finding solace and healing is not just a distant dream – it's an achievable reality. If you're grappling with the heavy weight of depression, the relentless grip of anxiety, or the lingering echoes of past traumas, please know that you're not alone. Together, we can navigate the labyrinth of emotions, working hand in hand to bring back the light that depression has dimmed. Let's uncover the roots of your anxiety and cultivate tools to regain control over your thoughts. And as we address the scars left by trauma, we'll embark on a journey towards reclaiming your power and rewriting your story.

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!

Do you find yourself struggling to overcome past hurts or difficult events? Do you find your mood is irritable, anxious, elevated, or depressed most of the time? If so, please know that a happier and healthier you is possible! I offer a safe and supportive environment where you can heal from concerns like domestic violence, sexual violence, dissociation, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, or other problems.