Addiction Therapists in Virginia, MN
Providing individual (adults) and couples therapy and diagnostic assessments. Experienced in outpatient, inpatient, residential, in-school, and in-home therapy settings. Experienced in co-facilitating MI/CD groups (mental illness/chemical dependency) and rehabilitation (previous work in CTSS, ARMHS, and ACT). 25 years experience working in human services; 20 years experience working in mental health.
Providing individual (adults) and couples therapy and diagnostic assessments. Experienced in outpatient, inpatient, residential, in-school, and in-home therapy settings. Experienced in co-facilitating MI/CD groups (mental illness/chemical dependency) and rehabilitation (previous work in CTSS, ARMHS, and ACT). 25 years experience working in human services; 20 years experience working in mental health.
I am deeply committed to supporting individuals and families on their journey toward healing and self-discovery. Therapy is a way to identify positive and negative patterns in your life, discover your strengths, learn new coping skills, and feel empowered to overcome hardships. Setting goals is important for achieving new milestones, helping identify what is important in your life, and creating an overall sense of direction for your future. I strive to provide a warm, safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for self-discovery to reach your goals.
I am deeply committed to supporting individuals and families on their journey toward healing and self-discovery. Therapy is a way to identify positive and negative patterns in your life, discover your strengths, learn new coping skills, and feel empowered to overcome hardships. Setting goals is important for achieving new milestones, helping identify what is important in your life, and creating an overall sense of direction for your future. I strive to provide a warm, safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for self-discovery to reach your goals.
In the last 27 years I have worked with clients who have sought to make changes in their lives. I have extensive experience in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues and grief and loss. My passion is helping individuals, families and couples find ways which support the desired growth and change they are seeking. I focus on individual, couple or family strengths brought into sessions as a building place for the onset of healing and change to take place. My collaborative and straightforward approach with clients has empowered them to take needed steps to achieve their goals.
In the last 27 years I have worked with clients who have sought to make changes in their lives. I have extensive experience in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues and grief and loss. My passion is helping individuals, families and couples find ways which support the desired growth and change they are seeking. I focus on individual, couple or family strengths brought into sessions as a building place for the onset of healing and change to take place. My collaborative and straightforward approach with clients has empowered them to take needed steps to achieve their goals.
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Kind Mind Center provides dedicated and professional integrative health, mental health & substance abuse therapeutic services with a person-centered professional approach, serving all people, from all walks of life, with compassion, dignity & respect.
Trauma focused. Attachment oriented psychodynamic counseling to meet you where you’re at while digging deep to the depths of your psyche for the healing work.
Kind Mind Center provides dedicated and professional integrative health, mental health & substance abuse therapeutic services with a person-centered professional approach, serving all people, from all walks of life, with compassion, dignity & respect.
Trauma focused. Attachment oriented psychodynamic counseling to meet you where you’re at while digging deep to the depths of your psyche for the healing work.
I work with adults and teenagers who struggle with anxiety related disorders, OCD, depression, and substance use.
Fear and uncertainty? Obsessions? Compulsions? It's time to change your thoughts and start living again. I am a firm believer that you have a choice as to what you put your mental energy into each day. I am here to help reestablish that agency you already have. It is my hope that we can build a foundation of trust to begin to get to the root of any emotional turmoil you may be feeling that is keeping you stuck in your fears. Through therapy it is my belief that you can weather the struggles of life and grow stronger.
I work with adults and teenagers who struggle with anxiety related disorders, OCD, depression, and substance use.
Fear and uncertainty? Obsessions? Compulsions? It's time to change your thoughts and start living again. I am a firm believer that you have a choice as to what you put your mental energy into each day. I am here to help reestablish that agency you already have. It is my hope that we can build a foundation of trust to begin to get to the root of any emotional turmoil you may be feeling that is keeping you stuck in your fears. Through therapy it is my belief that you can weather the struggles of life and grow stronger.
You know something needs to change-but insight alone isn’t cutting it. Let’s get to the root of what’s keeping you stuck and retrain the brain to heal. Life can be challenging, and we all need some help navigating the tough parts at times. I’m glad you’re here. I work with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, relationship issues, and behavioral challenges. My approach is brain-based and person-centered—focused on helping you understand the root causes of what’s keeping you stuck. Together, we’ll work as a team to build insight, shift patterns, and move toward healing and personal growth.
You know something needs to change-but insight alone isn’t cutting it. Let’s get to the root of what’s keeping you stuck and retrain the brain to heal. Life can be challenging, and we all need some help navigating the tough parts at times. I’m glad you’re here. I work with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, relationship issues, and behavioral challenges. My approach is brain-based and person-centered—focused on helping you understand the root causes of what’s keeping you stuck. Together, we’ll work as a team to build insight, shift patterns, and move toward healing and personal growth.
Well was created with the purpose of helping individuals, couples, and families grow independently and as a whole. We realize that life has its challenges and can sometimes feel overwhelming and unrelenting, which may leave us feeling hopeless. Other times life may have us feeling stuck and needing someone to walk along side us as we seek understanding.
Well was created with the purpose of helping individuals, couples, and families grow independently and as a whole. We realize that life has its challenges and can sometimes feel overwhelming and unrelenting, which may leave us feeling hopeless. Other times life may have us feeling stuck and needing someone to walk along side us as we seek understanding.
Online Therapists
I have been in the field of mental health for 30 plus years. My primary specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma/EMDR, couples, and post-partum concerns. I am also trained in Internal Family Systems, Love and Logic Parenting, and I have expertise in chemical dependency as well. I work with individual adults, couples, adolescents, college age youth.
I have been in the field of mental health for 30 plus years. My primary specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma/EMDR, couples, and post-partum concerns. I am also trained in Internal Family Systems, Love and Logic Parenting, and I have expertise in chemical dependency as well. I work with individual adults, couples, adolescents, college age youth.
She has experience in acute mental health and enjoys thinking out of the box with couples wanting to be in the same team and individuals who struggle with PTSD, panic, sleep issues and substance use disorders.
In session she may include movement or breathing techniques, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Solution-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, DBT informed techniques, Somatic Experiencing, Somatic Shaking, Narrative therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Exposure techniques.
She has experience in acute mental health and enjoys thinking out of the box with couples wanting to be in the same team and individuals who struggle with PTSD, panic, sleep issues and substance use disorders.
In session she may include movement or breathing techniques, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Solution-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, DBT informed techniques, Somatic Experiencing, Somatic Shaking, Narrative therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Exposure techniques.
I am well versed in working with addictions issues.
I have been a counselor in chemical dependency in the inpatient, outpatient and family group settings. As a Psychologist I have worked with a variety of mental health disorders.
I am developing a focus on Spirituality and the part it plays in mental health and offer a weekly group called 'Exploring Spirituality' were we share beliefs, tools & application.
I am well versed in working with addictions issues.
I have been a counselor in chemical dependency in the inpatient, outpatient and family group settings. As a Psychologist I have worked with a variety of mental health disorders.
I am developing a focus on Spirituality and the part it plays in mental health and offer a weekly group called 'Exploring Spirituality' were we share beliefs, tools & application.
Many of the people I work with feel like they’ve been holding everything together on the outside while quietly falling apart on the inside. They’re carrying the weight of old experiences, navigating relationship stress, or feeling overwhelmed by emotions that seem too big to manage. They often feel stuck in patterns they can’t name or disconnected from themselves and the people they care about. My approach is warm, steady, and collaborative—focused on helping you understand your patterns and reconnect with yourself.
Many of the people I work with feel like they’ve been holding everything together on the outside while quietly falling apart on the inside. They’re carrying the weight of old experiences, navigating relationship stress, or feeling overwhelmed by emotions that seem too big to manage. They often feel stuck in patterns they can’t name or disconnected from themselves and the people they care about. My approach is warm, steady, and collaborative—focused on helping you understand your patterns and reconnect with yourself.
They may be experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, phobias, anger, or substance use challenges and feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start.
My approach is collaborative and non-judgmental, integrating Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT), CBT, DBT, somatic techniques, and mindfulness to support emotional regulation and practical coping skills. I offer a supportive space focused on education, insight, and meaningful, sustainable change.
They may be experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, phobias, anger, or substance use challenges and feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start.
My approach is collaborative and non-judgmental, integrating Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT), CBT, DBT, somatic techniques, and mindfulness to support emotional regulation and practical coping skills. I offer a supportive space focused on education, insight, and meaningful, sustainable change.
Melissa Anderson Psychological Services has been serving the Moose Lake and surrounding areas for over 17 years. Our team of therapists and psychologists are compassionate about what we do and are here to help. We recognize the struggles people face in receiving support due to the lack of rural services available. We understand the importance of small-town values and culture. Furthermore, we live and work in this community and are dedicated to the people and families we serve.
Melissa Anderson Psychological Services has been serving the Moose Lake and surrounding areas for over 17 years. Our team of therapists and psychologists are compassionate about what we do and are here to help. We recognize the struggles people face in receiving support due to the lack of rural services available. We understand the importance of small-town values and culture. Furthermore, we live and work in this community and are dedicated to the people and families we serve.
I earned my master’s degree from the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School and have worked in substance abuse and addiction counseling since 2015.
Life is a journey, not a destination, and meaningful change often begins with one intentional step. I work from a client-centered, strengths-based approach focused on helping clients achieve lasting recovery, emotional stability, and improved overall well-being. I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and understood. Through a warm, calm, and compassionate therapeutic style, I help clients gain insight, build coping skills, and create sustainable change. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is essential to healing.
I earned my master’s degree from the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School and have worked in substance abuse and addiction counseling since 2015.
Life is a journey, not a destination, and meaningful change often begins with one intentional step. I work from a client-centered, strengths-based approach focused on helping clients achieve lasting recovery, emotional stability, and improved overall well-being. I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and understood. Through a warm, calm, and compassionate therapeutic style, I help clients gain insight, build coping skills, and create sustainable change. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is essential to healing.
I work with older teens, young adults, adults, and couples navigating things like: anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, attachment wounds, emotional regulation difficulties, stress, burnout, substance use concerns, communication issues, and major life transitions.
I believe therapy works best when people feel comfortable being themselves. My approach is collaborative, grounded, and tailored to each client’s needs. I often use CBT, DBT, trauma-informed, and mindfulness-based approaches to help clients build skills around emotional regulation, communication, stress management, and healthier relationships.
I work with older teens, young adults, adults, and couples navigating things like: anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, attachment wounds, emotional regulation difficulties, stress, burnout, substance use concerns, communication issues, and major life transitions.
I believe therapy works best when people feel comfortable being themselves. My approach is collaborative, grounded, and tailored to each client’s needs. I often use CBT, DBT, trauma-informed, and mindfulness-based approaches to help clients build skills around emotional regulation, communication, stress management, and healthier relationships.
Do you ever feel stuck in the same patterns—like part of you knows what needs to change, but something keeps getting in the way?
I’ve spent over 20 years helping people make sense of those patterns and gently shift them. I draw from both Clinical Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy, which allows me to support both individuals and the systems they’re part of. My work is grounded in Adlerian therapy, which means I pay close attention to how your life experiences, relationships, and beliefs have shaped the way you move through the world—and how we can build something more aligned with who you want to be.
Do you ever feel stuck in the same patterns—like part of you knows what needs to change, but something keeps getting in the way?
I’ve spent over 20 years helping people make sense of those patterns and gently shift them. I draw from both Clinical Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy, which allows me to support both individuals and the systems they’re part of. My work is grounded in Adlerian therapy, which means I pay close attention to how your life experiences, relationships, and beliefs have shaped the way you move through the world—and how we can build something more aligned with who you want to be.
Rachel G Ashford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Duluth, MN 55804
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I love working with teens and adults who are looking to make positive changes in their lives and are ready to heal from a variety of issues, including trauma exposure, PTSD, depression, anxiety, or family and relational issues. I think the relationship between therapist and client is the basis for healing and progress in therapy.
I love working with teens and adults who are looking to make positive changes in their lives and are ready to heal from a variety of issues, including trauma exposure, PTSD, depression, anxiety, or family and relational issues. I think the relationship between therapist and client is the basis for healing and progress in therapy.
I have been a licensed alcohol and drug counselor since 2007.
Sometimes our lives can become overwhelming and challenging. We might encounter events that are out of our control. Perhaps our relationships are rocky, or we are at some point in our lives where change is disruptive and hard to maneuver. Suddenly, we find ourselves needing support and want to explore what therapy might have to offer. I work with individuals, families, and couples in a range of ages, teen to elder. I am also an inclusive provider who is a strong supporter/advocate in working with BIPOC and LBGTQIA2+ communities.
I have been a licensed alcohol and drug counselor since 2007.
Sometimes our lives can become overwhelming and challenging. We might encounter events that are out of our control. Perhaps our relationships are rocky, or we are at some point in our lives where change is disruptive and hard to maneuver. Suddenly, we find ourselves needing support and want to explore what therapy might have to offer. I work with individuals, families, and couples in a range of ages, teen to elder. I am also an inclusive provider who is a strong supporter/advocate in working with BIPOC and LBGTQIA2+ communities.
Hi there! I am a dedicated and compassionate therapist with an MSW and licensure as an LGSW in Minnesota and a CAPSW in Wisconsin. I use a prioritized a person-centered approach with a focus on promoting resilience, empowering people, and fostering a positive and inclusive therapeutic environment. I truly believe in the power of building strong therapeutic alliances and creating space for individuals to explore their emotions and navigate life's complexities. I have worked with all ages, more recently primarily adolescence through late adulthood. I value nonjudgmental care and open communication as well as body positivity.
Hi there! I am a dedicated and compassionate therapist with an MSW and licensure as an LGSW in Minnesota and a CAPSW in Wisconsin. I use a prioritized a person-centered approach with a focus on promoting resilience, empowering people, and fostering a positive and inclusive therapeutic environment. I truly believe in the power of building strong therapeutic alliances and creating space for individuals to explore their emotions and navigate life's complexities. I have worked with all ages, more recently primarily adolescence through late adulthood. I value nonjudgmental care and open communication as well as body positivity.
I provide counseling services for individuals, couples and groups who are navigating challenges such as post-traumatic stress, substance abuse, mood disorders, severe and persistent mental illness, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
I utilize a person-centered, strength-based approach, integrating evidence-based modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and motivational strategies. I believe every individual is unique and capable of identifying what works best for them in their journey toward healing and resilience.
I provide counseling services for individuals, couples and groups who are navigating challenges such as post-traumatic stress, substance abuse, mood disorders, severe and persistent mental illness, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
I utilize a person-centered, strength-based approach, integrating evidence-based modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and motivational strategies. I believe every individual is unique and capable of identifying what works best for them in their journey toward healing and resilience.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.