Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Virginia, MN
As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), I am deeply committed to supporting individuals and couples on their journey towards healing and self-discovery. I work with individuals aged 13 and older who struggle with symptoms related to unresolved trauma, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and OCD. I create a safe and compassionate space where individuals can explore their innermost thoughts and emotions. My goal is to empower clients to tap into their inner resilience and cultivate a sense of wholeness.
As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), I am deeply committed to supporting individuals and couples on their journey towards healing and self-discovery. I work with individuals aged 13 and older who struggle with symptoms related to unresolved trauma, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and OCD. I create a safe and compassionate space where individuals can explore their innermost thoughts and emotions. My goal is to empower clients to tap into their inner resilience and cultivate a sense of wholeness.
Many of the individuals I work with struggle with managing daily life stressors. This may be due to experiencing a traumatic childhood, recovering from a recent traumatic event, or having trouble juggling the demands placed on them. Many people find themselves stuck or “going through the motions” and are looking for validation that they are not alone as well as help with finding hope and a purpose in their lives.
Many of the individuals I work with struggle with managing daily life stressors. This may be due to experiencing a traumatic childhood, recovering from a recent traumatic event, or having trouble juggling the demands placed on them. Many people find themselves stuck or “going through the motions” and are looking for validation that they are not alone as well as help with finding hope and a purpose in their lives.
We are a new company with experienced clinicians providing outpatient mental health therapy services for teens and adults out of our new renovated office spaces in the Olcott Plaza in Virginia, MN.
Asking for help and taking the first step can be difficult. We are here to help you nourish your personal goals and walk beside you on your wellness journey.
We are a new company with experienced clinicians providing outpatient mental health therapy services for teens and adults out of our new renovated office spaces in the Olcott Plaza in Virginia, MN.
Asking for help and taking the first step can be difficult. We are here to help you nourish your personal goals and walk beside you on your wellness journey.
Because I’ve worked in both medical and school environments, I understand how overwhelming it can feel when life challenges stack up—whether that’s health issues, family stress, or emotional burnout. I've walked along side clients to slow things down, make sense of what’s happening, and find a way forward that feels realistic and sustainable.
I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Together, we focus on what matters most to you—building insight, strengthening coping tools, and creating change that fits your life.My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and focused on helping you feel more resourced, more steady, and mor
Because I’ve worked in both medical and school environments, I understand how overwhelming it can feel when life challenges stack up—whether that’s health issues, family stress, or emotional burnout. I've walked along side clients to slow things down, make sense of what’s happening, and find a way forward that feels realistic and sustainable.
I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Together, we focus on what matters most to you—building insight, strengthening coping tools, and creating change that fits your life.My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and focused on helping you feel more resourced, more steady, and mor
I have worked with adults, adolescents, elders and children.
I provide client-centered and solution-focused approaches; utilizing Harm Reduction, DBT skills, or CBT; where appropriate. I specialize in serving adults and elders, and I have 4-5 years experience serving children and adolescents. I offer telehealth services for Minnesota residents.
I have worked with adults, adolescents, elders and children.
I provide client-centered and solution-focused approaches; utilizing Harm Reduction, DBT skills, or CBT; where appropriate. I specialize in serving adults and elders, and I have 4-5 years experience serving children and adolescents. I offer telehealth services for Minnesota residents.
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.
I work with teens & adults.
In my practice, I strive to provide a warm, safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment for self-discovery. Therapy is a way to identify the positive and negative patterns in your life, to discover your own strengths, learn new coping skills and feel empowered to overcome hardships.
I work with teens & adults.
In my practice, I strive to provide a warm, safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment for self-discovery. Therapy is a way to identify the positive and negative patterns in your life, to discover your own strengths, learn new coping skills and feel empowered to overcome hardships.
Clients come to me seeking more than talk therapy—they’re looking for a safe, grounded space to be truly seen and supported. With 25+ years of social work experience, I bring clinical expertise and a compassionate, collaborative approach. I specialize in trauma, interpersonal conflict, anxiety and depression, and caregiver support, using somatic practices and polyvagal theory to promote lasting change. In my North Shore setting, clients find space to rest, reflect, and reconnect—gaining insight, releasing old patterns, and building a more peaceful, empowered life.
Clients come to me seeking more than talk therapy—they’re looking for a safe, grounded space to be truly seen and supported. With 25+ years of social work experience, I bring clinical expertise and a compassionate, collaborative approach. I specialize in trauma, interpersonal conflict, anxiety and depression, and caregiver support, using somatic practices and polyvagal theory to promote lasting change. In my North Shore setting, clients find space to rest, reflect, and reconnect—gaining insight, releasing old patterns, and building a more peaceful, empowered life.
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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.
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.
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.
Welcome. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. My work focuses on helping you build practical tools for emotional regulation, deeper self-awareness, and healthier relationships.
Together, we’ll explore patterns with curiosity and clarity, strengthening your capacity for resilience, compassion, and meaningful change. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
Welcome. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. My work focuses on helping you build practical tools for emotional regulation, deeper self-awareness, and healthier relationships.
Together, we’ll explore patterns with curiosity and clarity, strengthening your capacity for resilience, compassion, and meaningful change. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
Kind Mind reserves the right to be exceptionally kind regardless of gender, age, race, religion, ethnicity, past actions, political outlook, sexual orientation, social status, class, appearance, language, or occupation. Kind Mind Center believes in the innate ability of all people to reach their fullest potential as a creative, compassionate, and conscious being. 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.
Kind Mind reserves the right to be exceptionally kind regardless of gender, age, race, religion, ethnicity, past actions, political outlook, sexual orientation, social status, class, appearance, language, or occupation. Kind Mind Center believes in the innate ability of all people to reach their fullest potential as a creative, compassionate, and conscious being. 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.
I have my BA in Psychology with a concentration on child and adolescent development at Southern New Hampshire University.
There are many transitions in life. Sometimes we need help navigating those transitions. My favorite quote is , "Where there is a Will there is a Way." Taking the first step with attending therapy just takes Will to find your Way. I profoundly believe in forming a strong therapeutic relationship and hope to utilize various theoretical skills to meet the unique needs of each client and their family. I enjoy working with children, adults, couples and families from all stages in life.
I have my BA in Psychology with a concentration on child and adolescent development at Southern New Hampshire University.
There are many transitions in life. Sometimes we need help navigating those transitions. My favorite quote is , "Where there is a Will there is a Way." Taking the first step with attending therapy just takes Will to find your Way. I profoundly believe in forming a strong therapeutic relationship and hope to utilize various theoretical skills to meet the unique needs of each client and their family. I enjoy working with children, adults, couples and families from all stages in life.
Welcome! I’m Donna Olsen, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Beacon of Strength Mental Health Services. With over seven years of experience as a therapist, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals navigate life’s toughest challenges with compassion and understanding. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, and I draw from evidence-based practices like Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), especially when working with trauma survivors.
Welcome! I’m Donna Olsen, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Beacon of Strength Mental Health Services. With over seven years of experience as a therapist, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals navigate life’s toughest challenges with compassion and understanding. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, and I draw from evidence-based practices like Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), especially when working with trauma survivors.
As a Master of Social Work from Aurora University, I completed a clinical and forensic concentration, which equipped me to provide a range of therapeutic services to individuals, families, and communities. I am committed to advancing social justice and advocacy on behalf of and beside my clients and community as a dedicated and compassionate professional.
As a Master of Social Work from Aurora University, I completed a clinical and forensic concentration, which equipped me to provide a range of therapeutic services to individuals, families, and communities. I am committed to advancing social justice and advocacy on behalf of and beside my clients and community as a dedicated and compassionate professional.
Leah Pillsbury
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I have extensive experience and truly enjoy working with adolescents and young adults who are struggling with life transitions, managing relationships, school concerns, grief and loss, anxiety and depression.
Life throws a lot our way and sometimes it can be hard to know how to handle it all. Most of us were never taught the tools to manage emotional and mental challenges, which can lead to anxiety and depression. Let me help you uncover what’s keeping you from living your best life! I have a unique ability to relate to my clients on a personal level. I view therapy as a collaborative process that can lead to growth. My style includes authenticity, humor, warmth, and provides a safe space for my clients to feel welcomed, heard and validated. I am a safe place to land each week. Let me help carry the weight!
I have extensive experience and truly enjoy working with adolescents and young adults who are struggling with life transitions, managing relationships, school concerns, grief and loss, anxiety and depression.
Life throws a lot our way and sometimes it can be hard to know how to handle it all. Most of us were never taught the tools to manage emotional and mental challenges, which can lead to anxiety and depression. Let me help you uncover what’s keeping you from living your best life! I have a unique ability to relate to my clients on a personal level. I view therapy as a collaborative process that can lead to growth. My style includes authenticity, humor, warmth, and provides a safe space for my clients to feel welcomed, heard and validated. I am a safe place to land each week. Let me help carry the weight!
Online Therapists
I also work with children, teens, and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, or overwhelming life stress.
I am formally trained in EMDR and Art Therapy, and I integrate these approaches to help clients process trauma, express themselves, and reconnect with their inner strengths. I am also informed in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which I use to support skill-building, emotional regulation, and personal growth.
I also work with children, teens, and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, or overwhelming life stress.
I am formally trained in EMDR and Art Therapy, and I integrate these approaches to help clients process trauma, express themselves, and reconnect with their inner strengths. I am also informed in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which I use to support skill-building, emotional regulation, and personal growth.
I work with children (ages 5 and up) and adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, obsessive thoughts, perfectionism and life transitions. I am able to blend play-based approaches with useful life skills in supporting children and families. I work to be an excellent critical listener, holding space for growth and change while providing non-judgmental acceptance in our interactions. My work is strengths-based, that is, focusing on positives while balancing and considering difficulties and desired changes. It is important to me to provide client-centered care, tailoring my approach to each individual's needs.
I work with children (ages 5 and up) and adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, obsessive thoughts, perfectionism and life transitions. I am able to blend play-based approaches with useful life skills in supporting children and families. I work to be an excellent critical listener, holding space for growth and change while providing non-judgmental acceptance in our interactions. My work is strengths-based, that is, focusing on positives while balancing and considering difficulties and desired changes. It is important to me to provide client-centered care, tailoring my approach to each individual's needs.
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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.