Sleep or Insomnia Therapists in Stillwater, MN
The heart of our work will be using ACT to reduce anxiety (and ACT-I for insomnia).
Your physiological stress response system was built for lions, not 3 a.m. anxiety spirals or a stream of messages that never stop pinging you. It can't tell real danger from an imagined one, so it stays lit up, leaving you looping through the same anxious thoughts even when you're exhausted. If anxiety or sleepless nights have made you feel like you're stuck on the hamster wheel of "tired-yet-wired", that's not your personality. It's biology doing exactly what it evolved to do, but it's just aimed at all the wrong things. And once we understand what it's trying to protect you from, we can start the process of recalibrating it.
The heart of our work will be using ACT to reduce anxiety (and ACT-I for insomnia).
Your physiological stress response system was built for lions, not 3 a.m. anxiety spirals or a stream of messages that never stop pinging you. It can't tell real danger from an imagined one, so it stays lit up, leaving you looping through the same anxious thoughts even when you're exhausted. If anxiety or sleepless nights have made you feel like you're stuck on the hamster wheel of "tired-yet-wired", that's not your personality. It's biology doing exactly what it evolved to do, but it's just aimed at all the wrong things. And once we understand what it's trying to protect you from, we can start the process of recalibrating it.
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.
FamilyMeans Counseling & Therapy programs have been providing care to adults, adolescents, children, families, and couples since 1963. Our counselors are highly trained and experienced in their areas of expertise and truly enjoy helping people through the struggles they bring to counseling. Counselors provide a safe and open environment to make changes within areas of concern. Counseling experiences are unique to each person as are their situations. There is no “one fits all” in counseling and our skilled clinicians work with you to reach your goals.
FamilyMeans Counseling & Therapy programs have been providing care to adults, adolescents, children, families, and couples since 1963. Our counselors are highly trained and experienced in their areas of expertise and truly enjoy helping people through the struggles they bring to counseling. Counselors provide a safe and open environment to make changes within areas of concern. Counseling experiences are unique to each person as are their situations. There is no “one fits all” in counseling and our skilled clinicians work with you to reach your goals.
Do you feel like you’re stuck in a cycle of "managing" your symptoms rather than actually moving past them? Whether you are navigating the heavy weight of grief, the persistent shadow of anxiety, or the physical toll of chronic pain, you don’t have to settle for just getting through the day. I believe that therapy should do more than just provide a place to talk—it should provide a path to feeling better.
I’m Joe Bauer, and I specialize in helping adults reclaim their lives from stress, fear, and pain.
Do you feel like you’re stuck in a cycle of "managing" your symptoms rather than actually moving past them? Whether you are navigating the heavy weight of grief, the persistent shadow of anxiety, or the physical toll of chronic pain, you don’t have to settle for just getting through the day. I believe that therapy should do more than just provide a place to talk—it should provide a path to feeling better.
I’m Joe Bauer, and I specialize in helping adults reclaim their lives from stress, fear, and pain.
Darcy Stivland (Openings)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW WI, MSW, ICF, LICSW, MN
6 Endorsed
Stillwater, MN 55082
Certifications & Advanced Training: Physician & Executive Coaching, Wellness, Emotional Intelligence, Career Development, CBT, Insomnia.
I am dual licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Welcome! Do you have anxious feelings ... stressed? Do you want more than a venting session? Practical tools & skills? Let's go. I am both an experienced clinical psychotherapist and certified physician & leadership coach. The majority of my clients are healthcare providers, first responders, pilots, professors, and leaders. My top niche is supporting those who care for, develop, and lead others. If that's not you, you're welcome too! Common client challenges relate to anxiety, depression, career stress, trauma, relationships, wellness, and gaining clarity of personal priorities.
Certifications & Advanced Training: Physician & Executive Coaching, Wellness, Emotional Intelligence, Career Development, CBT, Insomnia.
I am dual licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Welcome! Do you have anxious feelings ... stressed? Do you want more than a venting session? Practical tools & skills? Let's go. I am both an experienced clinical psychotherapist and certified physician & leadership coach. The majority of my clients are healthcare providers, first responders, pilots, professors, and leaders. My top niche is supporting those who care for, develop, and lead others. If that's not you, you're welcome too! Common client challenges relate to anxiety, depression, career stress, trauma, relationships, wellness, and gaining clarity of personal priorities.
We don't always choose what happens to us but we do have a choice in how we respond to what happens. Therapy can assist in helping create healthy constructive responses that nurture growth and healing. I hope to create a safe, non-judgmental space in order for this to happen. I have over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have worked with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, parent/child conflict, codependency, life transitions, grief/loss, OCD, ADHD, and personality disorders. I am also an EMDRIA approved EMDR trained clinician.
We don't always choose what happens to us but we do have a choice in how we respond to what happens. Therapy can assist in helping create healthy constructive responses that nurture growth and healing. I hope to create a safe, non-judgmental space in order for this to happen. I have over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have worked with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, parent/child conflict, codependency, life transitions, grief/loss, OCD, ADHD, and personality disorders. I am also an EMDRIA approved EMDR trained clinician.
Disruptions in relationships regularly occur in life and the experience of feeling disconnected is not uncommon. Many of us have experienced children growing older and leaving home, job loss, retirement, frequent arguments with those closest to us, divorce, separation, and death of loved ones. Some of us have experienced life threatening events, serious illnesses and physical losses that result in a dramatic shift on how we fit into the world and in the lives of others. These events can result in a loss of satisfaction in life or at times a loss of hope in having a life worth living.
Disruptions in relationships regularly occur in life and the experience of feeling disconnected is not uncommon. Many of us have experienced children growing older and leaving home, job loss, retirement, frequent arguments with those closest to us, divorce, separation, and death of loved ones. Some of us have experienced life threatening events, serious illnesses and physical losses that result in a dramatic shift on how we fit into the world and in the lives of others. These events can result in a loss of satisfaction in life or at times a loss of hope in having a life worth living.
I hope to be as helpful as possible to all my clients as they struggle with what life brings. I see it as my role as a therapist to come along side my clients as they walk through whatever issue brings them to my office. I have found good therapy starts with understanding the person you desire to support and that is my first goal.
I hope to be as helpful as possible to all my clients as they struggle with what life brings. I see it as my role as a therapist to come along side my clients as they walk through whatever issue brings them to my office. I have found good therapy starts with understanding the person you desire to support and that is my first goal.
With three locations in the twin cities (Wayzata, Stillwater, and Inver Grove Heights), Wholehearted Healing is here to offer you and your loved one all the support we can with your mental health. Whether it be therapy, dietitian services, or another holistic practice, our providers are all individually chosen to be a part of our team because of the amazing work they do with their clients. If you want to feel welcomed into a healing environment, and met with compassion, Wholehearted Healing is a great place to find the right provider.
With three locations in the twin cities (Wayzata, Stillwater, and Inver Grove Heights), Wholehearted Healing is here to offer you and your loved one all the support we can with your mental health. Whether it be therapy, dietitian services, or another holistic practice, our providers are all individually chosen to be a part of our team because of the amazing work they do with their clients. If you want to feel welcomed into a healing environment, and met with compassion, Wholehearted Healing is a great place to find the right provider.
Dr. Migdal is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in comprehensive treatment for multi-exceptional youth and adults. She provides psychological assessments and therapeutic support for ADHD, autism, gifted and talented, and learning disorders. She provides collaborative, compassionate care to all involved in treatment. She is also a RDI consultant in training for family based interventions for autism.
Dr. Migdal is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in comprehensive treatment for multi-exceptional youth and adults. She provides psychological assessments and therapeutic support for ADHD, autism, gifted and talented, and learning disorders. She provides collaborative, compassionate care to all involved in treatment. She is also a RDI consultant in training for family based interventions for autism.
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 am a certified Perinatal Mental Health specialist, and enjoy helping people treat a multitude of concerns such as anxiety and depression, stress, relationship issues, trauma, life transitions, perinatal mental health, and pregnancy loss. Sessions will be tailored to the needs and expectations of each unique client. I attend regular trainings to stay up to date on a variety of modalities and use a variety of therapeutic interventions during my sessions, including EMDR, CBT, and DBT. I am comfortable meeting you where you currently are in order for us to move forward together.
I am a certified Perinatal Mental Health specialist, and enjoy helping people treat a multitude of concerns such as anxiety and depression, stress, relationship issues, trauma, life transitions, perinatal mental health, and pregnancy loss. Sessions will be tailored to the needs and expectations of each unique client. I attend regular trainings to stay up to date on a variety of modalities and use a variety of therapeutic interventions during my sessions, including EMDR, CBT, and DBT. I am comfortable meeting you where you currently are in order for us to move forward together.
Are you feeling out of balance, overwhelmed by grief, loss, or life transitions, and ready to move toward a more grounded and meaningful life? My approach integrates holistic healing with a focus on the connection between mind, body, and spirit. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, identity shifts, burnout, and experiences of loss and change. By combining evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Adlerian therapy, and biofeedback, I help clients build insight, emotional resilience, nervous system regulation, and healthier patterns.
Are you feeling out of balance, overwhelmed by grief, loss, or life transitions, and ready to move toward a more grounded and meaningful life? My approach integrates holistic healing with a focus on the connection between mind, body, and spirit. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, identity shifts, burnout, and experiences of loss and change. By combining evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Adlerian therapy, and biofeedback, I help clients build insight, emotional resilience, nervous system regulation, and healthier patterns.
Paul L Paladie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LADC, LCSW, Veteran
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am committed to providing strength-focused, client-centered therapy to individuals who are looking for strategies or ways to work with the challenges they have been carrying. My mission is to meet each person, wherever they are in life, and to provide effective mental health intervention that builds on the strengths of the individual and the environment in which that person lives. I believe the most successful outcomes, often start with challenging beginnings. (Challenges are defined by negative influences, thoughts, behaviors, or actions- including MH concerns,
I am committed to providing strength-focused, client-centered therapy to individuals who are looking for strategies or ways to work with the challenges they have been carrying. My mission is to meet each person, wherever they are in life, and to provide effective mental health intervention that builds on the strengths of the individual and the environment in which that person lives. I believe the most successful outcomes, often start with challenging beginnings. (Challenges are defined by negative influences, thoughts, behaviors, or actions- including MH concerns,
You deserve to feel better. We have immediate openings; we're here when you're ready to get started.
Life can be challenging, and sometimes the things that once felt manageable begin to feel overwhelming. You may be feeling stressed, stuck, disconnected, or simply not like yourself. Relationships, work, parenting, or everyday responsibilities may feel harder to navigate than they used to.
Whatever you're facing, support is here.
Therapy can provide a space to feel heard, gain new perspectives, build coping skills, and move toward the life you want to live.
You don't have to figure it all out on your own and you can start today.
You deserve to feel better. We have immediate openings; we're here when you're ready to get started.
Life can be challenging, and sometimes the things that once felt manageable begin to feel overwhelming. You may be feeling stressed, stuck, disconnected, or simply not like yourself. Relationships, work, parenting, or everyday responsibilities may feel harder to navigate than they used to.
Whatever you're facing, support is here.
Therapy can provide a space to feel heard, gain new perspectives, build coping skills, and move toward the life you want to live.
You don't have to figure it all out on your own and you can start today.
Sarah McCauley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I am passionate about working with families, couples, and individuals who are managing both physical and mental health conditions or couples/families going through various life transitions, and relational stress. We don't exist in isolation, especially when on the long journey of chronic health care. I work within an integrated and collaborative care model, viewing the problem from a holistic standpoint and alongside other members of the care team in order to best serve all areas of the client's life. What does this chapter of life look like? What is possible?
I am passionate about working with families, couples, and individuals who are managing both physical and mental health conditions or couples/families going through various life transitions, and relational stress. We don't exist in isolation, especially when on the long journey of chronic health care. I work within an integrated and collaborative care model, viewing the problem from a holistic standpoint and alongside other members of the care team in order to best serve all areas of the client's life. What does this chapter of life look like? What is possible?
I strongly believe that every person deserves to live a life that is fulfilling and meaningful. Sometimes, negative experiences and thoughts get in the way of doing so. Within all of us, there is the capacity for awareness, change and healing. Through compassion, collaboration and guidance, I assist my clients in understanding and changing their thoughts and beliefs which are working against them, in order to face challenges more effectively.
I strongly believe that every person deserves to live a life that is fulfilling and meaningful. Sometimes, negative experiences and thoughts get in the way of doing so. Within all of us, there is the capacity for awareness, change and healing. Through compassion, collaboration and guidance, I assist my clients in understanding and changing their thoughts and beliefs which are working against them, in order to face challenges more effectively.
Allison Heeter-Condon, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
The thought of therapy can feel overwhelming for any individual. As an experienced marriage and family therapist, I can make this process less stressful while helping you find lasting solutions to the issues in your life. I am trained to work with individuals, couples, and families. My interests include but are not limited to helping individuals break negative thought patterns, couples improve communication and intimacy, address perfectionism, parenting skills, grief and loss, teaching new coping skills and business coaching. My clinical areas of focus are Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Trauma and OCD.
The thought of therapy can feel overwhelming for any individual. As an experienced marriage and family therapist, I can make this process less stressful while helping you find lasting solutions to the issues in your life. I am trained to work with individuals, couples, and families. My interests include but are not limited to helping individuals break negative thought patterns, couples improve communication and intimacy, address perfectionism, parenting skills, grief and loss, teaching new coping skills and business coaching. My clinical areas of focus are Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Trauma and OCD.
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Through my time at Washington University in St Louis and the Minneapolis VA, I gained specialized training in treatments for PTSD, Insomnia, Depression, Social Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Nightmares, and emotion regulation and interpersonal difficulties.
Traumatic experiences, relationship problems, and painful emotions can keep us from living the lives we want to live. I will help you develop techniques to break this vicious cycle and reconnect with what matters. I have specialized training in evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness. My goal is to help you make changes that increase the quality of your life within an affirming environment with respect to sexuality, gender identity, religion, race, and all aspects of culture.
Through my time at Washington University in St Louis and the Minneapolis VA, I gained specialized training in treatments for PTSD, Insomnia, Depression, Social Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Nightmares, and emotion regulation and interpersonal difficulties.
Traumatic experiences, relationship problems, and painful emotions can keep us from living the lives we want to live. I will help you develop techniques to break this vicious cycle and reconnect with what matters. I have specialized training in evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness. My goal is to help you make changes that increase the quality of your life within an affirming environment with respect to sexuality, gender identity, religion, race, and all aspects of culture.
Many people struggle with symptoms of depression, anxiety or insomnia.
I have specialized training in many therapeutic practices: career counseling and assessment; cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia; mind-body skill work; dialectical behavior therapy; prolonged exposure and cognitive processing therapies for PTSD; and cognitive behavior therapy. I frequently use mindfulness, mindful self-compassion and mind-body skills
Many people struggle with symptoms of depression, anxiety or insomnia.
I have specialized training in many therapeutic practices: career counseling and assessment; cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia; mind-body skill work; dialectical behavior therapy; prolonged exposure and cognitive processing therapies for PTSD; and cognitive behavior therapy. I frequently use mindfulness, mindful self-compassion and mind-body skills
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- Cottage Grove
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- Shoreview
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- Woodbury
Sleep or Insomnia Therapists
How effective is treatment for insomnia?
The most effective treatments for insomnia are behavioral techniques that reduce anxiety, including anxiety about falling asleep, and allow the body’s natural cycles to be recalibrated. The most common treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), which researchers have found to be more useful than medication, with rates of success as high as 80 percent.
Are there specific medications for sleep problems?
There are many medications, both over-the-counter and prescription that treat sleep problems. Supplements such as melatonin are popular and may help, though there is little evidence that it is more effective than a placebo. Prescription medications such as zolpidem are sometimes prescribed.
Are there natural treatments for sleep problems?
There are many natural treatments for everyday sleep problems. Reducing blue-light emitting screens, setting a regular bedtime, regular exercise, reducing caffeine and nicotine consumption, and keeping the bedroom dark and cool at night are all lifestyle changes that can help those who struggle with sleep but may not reach the level of an insomnia diagnosis.
What’s the difference between having trouble falling asleep and insomnia?
Life events, stress, and anxiety can lead to sleepless nights for everyone from time to time. To be diagnosed with insomnia, a patient must experience trouble falling asleep, trouble remaining asleep, waking up too early, or non-restorative sleep at least three nights per week for at least one month. Sleep problems affect one-third to one-half of the population, while chronic insomnia affects about 10 to 15 percent of people.