Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Sibley County, MN
It is important to find the right therapist that you can trust. Congratulations for getting to this point in your life in seeking out the services to assist you in making a positive transition. My name is Cheryl and I am a LICSW and a LADC. Sometimes life hands you difficulties that can be overwhelming. These situations end up causing you to experience trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, confusion, fear or frustration. I believe that successful therapy stems from a positive therapeutic relationship. My process stimulates communication in a respectful, supportive and productive manner.
It is important to find the right therapist that you can trust. Congratulations for getting to this point in your life in seeking out the services to assist you in making a positive transition. My name is Cheryl and I am a LICSW and a LADC. Sometimes life hands you difficulties that can be overwhelming. These situations end up causing you to experience trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, confusion, fear or frustration. I believe that successful therapy stems from a positive therapeutic relationship. My process stimulates communication in a respectful, supportive and productive manner.
I work with children as young as 4 years old, adolescents, adults, and families.
As a "Registered Play Therapist" (RPT), I specialize in a variety of play therapies including sand tray, art play, dramatic play, dollhouse play, puppet play, exploration play, expressive play, and fantasy play. My theoretical orientation includes: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, solution-focused and strength-based therapies.
I work with children as young as 4 years old, adolescents, adults, and families.
As a "Registered Play Therapist" (RPT), I specialize in a variety of play therapies including sand tray, art play, dramatic play, dollhouse play, puppet play, exploration play, expressive play, and fantasy play. My theoretical orientation includes: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, solution-focused and strength-based therapies.
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I have worked in both adolescent residential facilities, as well as outpatient adult facilities.
The world is a CRAZY place! I specialize in working with folks 11 and up with all sorts of mental health concerns, from depression and anxiety to trauma and complex family issues. I specialize in eating disorders and have a passion of helping clients navigate the complexity of recovery and relapse throughout the course of time. Whether you are at the beginning of your journey or smack dab in the middle, I would be happy to help guide you wherever you are wanting to go. I currently own Wholehearted Healing and if I am unable to help you, I can usually find an amazing provider in house that can help!
I have worked in both adolescent residential facilities, as well as outpatient adult facilities.
The world is a CRAZY place! I specialize in working with folks 11 and up with all sorts of mental health concerns, from depression and anxiety to trauma and complex family issues. I specialize in eating disorders and have a passion of helping clients navigate the complexity of recovery and relapse throughout the course of time. Whether you are at the beginning of your journey or smack dab in the middle, I would be happy to help guide you wherever you are wanting to go. I currently own Wholehearted Healing and if I am unable to help you, I can usually find an amazing provider in house that can help!
I specialize in serving autistic adults, particularly those who were missed in childhood and have grown up without understanding why they are experiencing social difficulties and other kinds of ongoing inexplicable stresses.
I specialize in serving autistic adults, particularly those who were missed in childhood and have grown up without understanding why they are experiencing social difficulties and other kinds of ongoing inexplicable stresses.
I am passionate about helping adults and teens in crisis.
Does anxiety keep you from going to the store? Is depression making you want to stay in bed? Do your past traumas have an impact on your relationships? Are you struggling with getting things done, connecting with others, expressing yourself, or knowing what you want?
I am passionate about helping adults and teens in crisis.
Does anxiety keep you from going to the store? Is depression making you want to stay in bed? Do your past traumas have an impact on your relationships? Are you struggling with getting things done, connecting with others, expressing yourself, or knowing what you want?
No matter what you do to stop the cycle of having affairs, falling in love with the wrong people, having emotional or sexual affairs, or creating fantasy relationships in your head, you find yourself right back where you started. You feel like you've lost control and have a constant war going on in your head. You are sick of the stress you're under to constantly hide your phone because you don't want your partner to find out about this second life. I can help you get off your current rollercoaster. Together we can find the roots of why you keep doing things that make your life unbearable.
No matter what you do to stop the cycle of having affairs, falling in love with the wrong people, having emotional or sexual affairs, or creating fantasy relationships in your head, you find yourself right back where you started. You feel like you've lost control and have a constant war going on in your head. You are sick of the stress you're under to constantly hide your phone because you don't want your partner to find out about this second life. I can help you get off your current rollercoaster. Together we can find the roots of why you keep doing things that make your life unbearable.
I remain passionate about advocating for adolescents 16+ and adults throughout the stages of their healing and growth journeys, as well as promoting access to support.
My approach centers around building connections, empowering you to become the best version of your authentic self, offering compassion and staying curious about who you are from a past, present and future perspective; helping you become the author to your own story. I want you to feel seen and heard throughout our time working together. Although I welcome working with a range of client concerns, my areas of special focus include navigating body image, disordered eating, guilt/shame and perfectionism, neurodivergent struggles, identity exploration and anxiety management.
I remain passionate about advocating for adolescents 16+ and adults throughout the stages of their healing and growth journeys, as well as promoting access to support.
My approach centers around building connections, empowering you to become the best version of your authentic self, offering compassion and staying curious about who you are from a past, present and future perspective; helping you become the author to your own story. I want you to feel seen and heard throughout our time working together. Although I welcome working with a range of client concerns, my areas of special focus include navigating body image, disordered eating, guilt/shame and perfectionism, neurodivergent struggles, identity exploration and anxiety management.
As a licensed alcohol and drug counselor I am experienced in dual diagnosis and embrace life’s challenges and barriers that stand between you and sobriety. I am experienced working with understanding the challenges in relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma and life transitions. I also believe understanding grief and loss is a barrier in many aspects of ones life where together we can understand and explore your feelings, thoughts, and develope effective strategies.
As a licensed alcohol and drug counselor I am experienced in dual diagnosis and embrace life’s challenges and barriers that stand between you and sobriety. I am experienced working with understanding the challenges in relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma and life transitions. I also believe understanding grief and loss is a barrier in many aspects of ones life where together we can understand and explore your feelings, thoughts, and develope effective strategies.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by relationship struggles, gender identity questions, family tension, grief, or a life transition that is overwhelming. Perhaps you're worrying, questioning yourself, or trying to hold everything together while feeling alone with your distress. I offer a supportive and safe space where your best interests and helping you understand what is happening is important. We can work through your struggles, find clarity, and gain a sense of balance. You need a good counselor with decades of life experience and training who can listen and help. I welcome your call, and helping you sort out life.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by relationship struggles, gender identity questions, family tension, grief, or a life transition that is overwhelming. Perhaps you're worrying, questioning yourself, or trying to hold everything together while feeling alone with your distress. I offer a supportive and safe space where your best interests and helping you understand what is happening is important. We can work through your struggles, find clarity, and gain a sense of balance. You need a good counselor with decades of life experience and training who can listen and help. I welcome your call, and helping you sort out life.
I offer my clients a compassionate, creative, and collaborative approach in their healing work. I use psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and integrative therapies encouraging my clients to find meaning in their life's journey and struggles as well as find new ways to care for the self. Although I am a generalist when it comes to working with a variety of diverse clients and issues, I also believe strongly in the mind/body connection and help my clients find ways to reconnect and find balance in their lives. This is especially helpful when dealing with grief, relationship issues, life transitions, or trauma.
I offer my clients a compassionate, creative, and collaborative approach in their healing work. I use psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and integrative therapies encouraging my clients to find meaning in their life's journey and struggles as well as find new ways to care for the self. Although I am a generalist when it comes to working with a variety of diverse clients and issues, I also believe strongly in the mind/body connection and help my clients find ways to reconnect and find balance in their lives. This is especially helpful when dealing with grief, relationship issues, life transitions, or trauma.
Whether you are new to psychotherapy or have had multiple experiences in your journey to total mental health, I am here to walk this journey with you. I am a psychotherapist of about twenty years experience, who has worked with populations with diverse mental health challenges. Working with individuals, families, and communities in post-conflict countries in Africa, inner cities, rural America, the suburbs, and the school districts, make me your choice for interpersonal therapy sessions. Remember that the journey to full mental and behavioral health begins with a call. I am a BIPOC Psychotherapist in the Twin Cities.
Whether you are new to psychotherapy or have had multiple experiences in your journey to total mental health, I am here to walk this journey with you. I am a psychotherapist of about twenty years experience, who has worked with populations with diverse mental health challenges. Working with individuals, families, and communities in post-conflict countries in Africa, inner cities, rural America, the suburbs, and the school districts, make me your choice for interpersonal therapy sessions. Remember that the journey to full mental and behavioral health begins with a call. I am a BIPOC Psychotherapist in the Twin Cities.
You might feel like you're constantly running on empty, trying to be everything for everyone, but still feeling lost and unheard. The anxiety or stress can feel overwhelming, especially when it's compounded by the weight of societal expectations or the exhaustion of having parts of your identity dismissed. Here, we can stop the cycle. My approach provides the skills and insights you need to shift from feeling overwhelmed to empowered. We’ll honor how your intersecting identities have shaped your mental health, build healthier boundaries, and create a plan for managing stress, so you can build a more authentic and sustainable life.
You might feel like you're constantly running on empty, trying to be everything for everyone, but still feeling lost and unheard. The anxiety or stress can feel overwhelming, especially when it's compounded by the weight of societal expectations or the exhaustion of having parts of your identity dismissed. Here, we can stop the cycle. My approach provides the skills and insights you need to shift from feeling overwhelmed to empowered. We’ll honor how your intersecting identities have shaped your mental health, build healthier boundaries, and create a plan for managing stress, so you can build a more authentic and sustainable life.
Life can be messy and challenging, and we find ways to cope and move forward. At some point, these methods of coping may no longer feel as though they are serving you. Walking alongside you as you discover your next steps is an honor I do not take lightly. Everyone’s journey and story is different, and I trust that you are the expert in yours.
Life can be messy and challenging, and we find ways to cope and move forward. At some point, these methods of coping may no longer feel as though they are serving you. Walking alongside you as you discover your next steps is an honor I do not take lightly. Everyone’s journey and story is different, and I trust that you are the expert in yours.
I am a Clinical Social Worker and Leadership Coach who transitioned to therapy after 20 years of leadership roles in the private sector and nonprofit organizations. I work with adults navigating life transitions, family stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I understand how overwhelming these challenges can feel and partner with clients to build insight, confidence, and practical tools.
I am also passionate about working with couples and enjoy providing couples counseling. I help partners strengthen communication, navigate conflict, and reconnect in ways that feel authentic and supportive.
I am a Clinical Social Worker and Leadership Coach who transitioned to therapy after 20 years of leadership roles in the private sector and nonprofit organizations. I work with adults navigating life transitions, family stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I understand how overwhelming these challenges can feel and partner with clients to build insight, confidence, and practical tools.
I am also passionate about working with couples and enjoy providing couples counseling. I help partners strengthen communication, navigate conflict, and reconnect in ways that feel authentic and supportive.
Do you ever wonder why some days are better than others? Are you feeling unbalanced, overwhelmed, or just need someone to talk to? Although this is a common experience for most people, you may notice that the harder days are starting to increase or your feelings are beginning to get in the way of life. If so it may be beneficial to talk to someone. Whether you are trying to get back to life after the pandemic, experiencing anxiety, feeling out of balance, or are having relationship issues. I am here to help.
Do you ever wonder why some days are better than others? Are you feeling unbalanced, overwhelmed, or just need someone to talk to? Although this is a common experience for most people, you may notice that the harder days are starting to increase or your feelings are beginning to get in the way of life. If so it may be beneficial to talk to someone. Whether you are trying to get back to life after the pandemic, experiencing anxiety, feeling out of balance, or are having relationship issues. I am here to help.
I work with individual adolescents, young adults, and adults, and can help with a wide variety of concerns.
Think of my approach as giving my clients fishing rods and teaching them to fish, as opposed to tossing them fish and walking away. I’ll be present with you and provide a strengths-based approach rooted in non-judgment, acceptance, openness, curiosity, and empathy as you work on- and learn more about- yourself.
I work with individual adolescents, young adults, and adults, and can help with a wide variety of concerns.
Think of my approach as giving my clients fishing rods and teaching them to fish, as opposed to tossing them fish and walking away. I’ll be present with you and provide a strengths-based approach rooted in non-judgment, acceptance, openness, curiosity, and empathy as you work on- and learn more about- yourself.
Victoria Mental Health Services, Ltd.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Victoria, MN 55386
I particularly enjoy providing services for: Children & Teens, Parenting Issues, Couples/Martial Therapy & processing trauma for clients.
My clinical interests and competencies include: Conflict Resolution, Depression, Anxiety & related diagnoses, communication enhancement, parenting skills and chemical use/abuse issues. I also educate and assist both children and adults on how to better manage their stress - helping clients learn a variety of tools/techniques to accomplish this holistically.
I particularly enjoy providing services for: Children & Teens, Parenting Issues, Couples/Martial Therapy & processing trauma for clients.
My clinical interests and competencies include: Conflict Resolution, Depression, Anxiety & related diagnoses, communication enhancement, parenting skills and chemical use/abuse issues. I also educate and assist both children and adults on how to better manage their stress - helping clients learn a variety of tools/techniques to accomplish this holistically.
I’ve had the privilege of working with couples for over a decade and am passionate about helping partners strengthen connection, improve communication, and navigate life’s challenges together. I believe every relationship has the capacity for growth, healing, and deeper understanding when both individuals feel heard, supported, and empowered. Relationships are complex, and no couple is immune to difficult seasons—but struggling does not mean failing.
At this time, I am accepting new couples clients only.
I’ve had the privilege of working with couples for over a decade and am passionate about helping partners strengthen connection, improve communication, and navigate life’s challenges together. I believe every relationship has the capacity for growth, healing, and deeper understanding when both individuals feel heard, supported, and empowered. Relationships are complex, and no couple is immune to difficult seasons—but struggling does not mean failing.
At this time, I am accepting new couples clients only.
Hurting, anxious, confused, sad, broken trust, feeling lost? Not feeling okay? HOPE can be found here for your life and struggles with anger, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, or other problems we all face from time to time. Hope, peace, and healing in the midst of your pain can be found through a compassionate experience in therapy. Working on my own hurts including loss and attachment issues, I know there is hope for peace, recovery and healing despite deep wounds from the past. I love watching people's lives transform from hurt to hope, chaos to peace. Regardless of your struggles, abundant peace is awaiting you.
Hurting, anxious, confused, sad, broken trust, feeling lost? Not feeling okay? HOPE can be found here for your life and struggles with anger, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, or other problems we all face from time to time. Hope, peace, and healing in the midst of your pain can be found through a compassionate experience in therapy. Working on my own hurts including loss and attachment issues, I know there is hope for peace, recovery and healing despite deep wounds from the past. I love watching people's lives transform from hurt to hope, chaos to peace. Regardless of your struggles, abundant peace is awaiting you.
Life can be hard - you don’t have to struggle alone! The decision to be open to begin therapy is a major step forward. If you're experiencing low self-confidence, doubt, grief, anxiety, shame, or stress, there is a path to help you create a more fulfilling life in the present. I provide a safe nonjudgmental space where you can feel supported, and empowered as you go on this journey.
Life can be hard - you don’t have to struggle alone! The decision to be open to begin therapy is a major step forward. If you're experiencing low self-confidence, doubt, grief, anxiety, shame, or stress, there is a path to help you create a more fulfilling life in the present. I provide a safe nonjudgmental space where you can feel supported, and empowered as you go on this journey.
FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.