In Person Therapists in Waseca County, MN
Compassionate Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waseca, MN 56093
Is your body trying to tell you something, but you’re ignoring the insomnia, the stomach pains, shortness of breath and the heart palpitations? Maybe some days you feel like you are stuck in the mud unable to get motivated or find the energy to accomplish what you need to. Maybe you feel that it is your relationship with your spouse that is bringing you down and you want to learn how, when and what to change to get the spark back into your relationship. I have 22 years of speciality in the treatment of mental health difficulties and relationship conflict.
Is your body trying to tell you something, but you’re ignoring the insomnia, the stomach pains, shortness of breath and the heart palpitations? Maybe some days you feel like you are stuck in the mud unable to get motivated or find the energy to accomplish what you need to. Maybe you feel that it is your relationship with your spouse that is bringing you down and you want to learn how, when and what to change to get the spark back into your relationship. I have 22 years of speciality in the treatment of mental health difficulties and relationship conflict.
What are you struggling with? Are you having problems at work? at home? in your relationships? Are other people's choices and behaviors affecting how you feel about yourself? Are you feeling depressed and/or anxious? Do you wish you could set boundaries to teach people how to treat you? Are you looking for more serenity and peace in your life? Self-reinvention means being clear about who you are and who you want to be. What is working in my life and what isn't? What do you need to change? Are you ready to start an enlightening journey? I am here to listen and guide you. Please call.
What are you struggling with? Are you having problems at work? at home? in your relationships? Are other people's choices and behaviors affecting how you feel about yourself? Are you feeling depressed and/or anxious? Do you wish you could set boundaries to teach people how to treat you? Are you looking for more serenity and peace in your life? Self-reinvention means being clear about who you are and who you want to be. What is working in my life and what isn't? What do you need to change? Are you ready to start an enlightening journey? I am here to listen and guide you. Please call.
It takes a great deal of energy second guessing your decisions and worrying that you are failing yourself and those around you. And once you expend that much "mental energy" spinning your wheels, irritations and feelings of inadequacy increase. It doesn't take long to then feel like you're losing control and wonder what you keep doing wrong. When this happens, we often distance ourselves further, we stop expressing our feelings, and we begin to suffer in silence. And, it can be scary reaching out to a counselor because you really want to connect with them.
It takes a great deal of energy second guessing your decisions and worrying that you are failing yourself and those around you. And once you expend that much "mental energy" spinning your wheels, irritations and feelings of inadequacy increase. It doesn't take long to then feel like you're losing control and wonder what you keep doing wrong. When this happens, we often distance ourselves further, we stop expressing our feelings, and we begin to suffer in silence. And, it can be scary reaching out to a counselor because you really want to connect with them.
Taryn received her Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Argosy University, Eagan and her Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Taryn has clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in outpatient, community, in-home, and school settings. She provides individual, couples, and family therapy services to all ages. She operates from a Relational focused philosophy that emphasizes building a relationship as the key foundation to successful therapy. Taryn utilizes an eclectic approach with clients and will choose the approach that best meets the client’s needs.
Taryn received her Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Argosy University, Eagan and her Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Taryn has clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in outpatient, community, in-home, and school settings. She provides individual, couples, and family therapy services to all ages. She operates from a Relational focused philosophy that emphasizes building a relationship as the key foundation to successful therapy. Taryn utilizes an eclectic approach with clients and will choose the approach that best meets the client’s needs.
Hello, my name is Laura Pierson. Therapy with me is client-led, curious, relaxed, and may involve some laughs and humor. I strive to create a cozy and comfortable environment that promotes self-exploration and growth. Areas of special interest and focus include enhancing interpersonal relationship satisfaction, women’s health and wellness, boundaries, self-improvement/growth, developing healthy attachments, and healing from trauma.
Hello, my name is Laura Pierson. Therapy with me is client-led, curious, relaxed, and may involve some laughs and humor. I strive to create a cozy and comfortable environment that promotes self-exploration and growth. Areas of special interest and focus include enhancing interpersonal relationship satisfaction, women’s health and wellness, boundaries, self-improvement/growth, developing healthy attachments, and healing from trauma.
Welcome! I am available for new clients at this time, offering virtual sessions to residents of Minnesota, along with Walk & Talk/Ecotherapy mental health therapy sessions, when appropriate (based out of Mankato). Please reach out if you feel this might be a good fit for you, and we can discuss further during consultation and an initial intake appointment. Walk & Talk sessions have been shown to promote positive improvements in a variety of mental health conditions, such as: depression, anxiety, and stress, anger, and grief, by focusing on mindfulness, acceptance and self-worth, and benefits from moving our bodies while in nature.
Welcome! I am available for new clients at this time, offering virtual sessions to residents of Minnesota, along with Walk & Talk/Ecotherapy mental health therapy sessions, when appropriate (based out of Mankato). Please reach out if you feel this might be a good fit for you, and we can discuss further during consultation and an initial intake appointment. Walk & Talk sessions have been shown to promote positive improvements in a variety of mental health conditions, such as: depression, anxiety, and stress, anger, and grief, by focusing on mindfulness, acceptance and self-worth, and benefits from moving our bodies while in nature.
Online Therapists
Kelsey Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Hello! I'm Kelsey, an avid escape room enthusiast, Chinese-White cis-gendered woman, and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My therapeutic goal is to provide you a safe space to encounter, and hold the reality of life- with all its joys and sorrows- so that you can thrive where you are. I strive to create a healing environment for POC, LGBTQ+ persons/folx/community, people with disabilities, and those in historically marginalized communities. I also specialize in working with new parents and those who experience prenatal and postpartum mental health issues.
Hello! I'm Kelsey, an avid escape room enthusiast, Chinese-White cis-gendered woman, and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My therapeutic goal is to provide you a safe space to encounter, and hold the reality of life- with all its joys and sorrows- so that you can thrive where you are. I strive to create a healing environment for POC, LGBTQ+ persons/folx/community, people with disabilities, and those in historically marginalized communities. I also specialize in working with new parents and those who experience prenatal and postpartum mental health issues.
I am able to provide quality and culturally responsive services. I have a passion to work with clients from diverse backgrounds that include individuals with disabilities, clients experiencing substance use related issues and culturally specific clients from various nationalities. I am fluent in the languages of English, Arabic and Somali. I specialize in the areas of grief counseling, psychosis and trauma.
I am able to provide quality and culturally responsive services. I have a passion to work with clients from diverse backgrounds that include individuals with disabilities, clients experiencing substance use related issues and culturally specific clients from various nationalities. I am fluent in the languages of English, Arabic and Somali. I specialize in the areas of grief counseling, psychosis and trauma.
Welcome. I am a licensed clinical sport and performance psychologist that strives to help individuals, families, couples and teams be consistent and confident in life's endeavors. I am also a certified mental performance coach (CMPC). My aim is to create mindful awareness of what is contributing to your success and what may be a barrier. You and I will work as a team to create consistent progress and achievement in working towards hitting your goals but also getting to the next level. I work with athletes and performers of all types and levels including youth, amateur, collegiate, Olympic, and professional athletes.
Welcome. I am a licensed clinical sport and performance psychologist that strives to help individuals, families, couples and teams be consistent and confident in life's endeavors. I am also a certified mental performance coach (CMPC). My aim is to create mindful awareness of what is contributing to your success and what may be a barrier. You and I will work as a team to create consistent progress and achievement in working towards hitting your goals but also getting to the next level. I work with athletes and performers of all types and levels including youth, amateur, collegiate, Olympic, and professional athletes.
Has life brought an overwhelming amount of changes and challenges? Are you seeking help to make peace with the past & find a path through your difficulties? Do you need to explore new ways of approaching life instead of the old patterns? Healing is possible, and as a compassionate and trained listener I will partner with you on your own unique journey toward growth & peace as you face your struggles. A warm & trusting therapy relationship helps you take the risk of exploring, understanding and accepting yourself so that you can open up to new tools for moving forward.
Has life brought an overwhelming amount of changes and challenges? Are you seeking help to make peace with the past & find a path through your difficulties? Do you need to explore new ways of approaching life instead of the old patterns? Healing is possible, and as a compassionate and trained listener I will partner with you on your own unique journey toward growth & peace as you face your struggles. A warm & trusting therapy relationship helps you take the risk of exploring, understanding and accepting yourself so that you can open up to new tools for moving forward.
IN PERSON OR TELETHERAPY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE The times are changing and we all need resiliency to get through the current challenges. Stressors are at an all-time high level, leaving many people unprepared for the situations they are experiencing. Under stress, our behavior can fall back to our default settings that were shaped in our early childhood. These patterns may not serve us or our families well. Learning new skills can give us the tools to develop appropriate responses and forge new neuropathways that will enhance the way we connect with the people close to us. Happiness comes from secure connected relationships
IN PERSON OR TELETHERAPY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE The times are changing and we all need resiliency to get through the current challenges. Stressors are at an all-time high level, leaving many people unprepared for the situations they are experiencing. Under stress, our behavior can fall back to our default settings that were shaped in our early childhood. These patterns may not serve us or our families well. Learning new skills can give us the tools to develop appropriate responses and forge new neuropathways that will enhance the way we connect with the people close to us. Happiness comes from secure connected relationships
I provide a comfortable and safe space for children, adolescents, and adults who need support navigating life’s challenges. I focus on developing genuine connections with clients while exploring their feelings and creating coping strategies together. I utilize an integrative approach to therapy, blending cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices.
I provide a comfortable and safe space for children, adolescents, and adults who need support navigating life’s challenges. I focus on developing genuine connections with clients while exploring their feelings and creating coping strategies together. I utilize an integrative approach to therapy, blending cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices.
Immediate Openings. Are you feeling down, anxious, angry or unhappy? My philosophy is that "Life is too short" and for all the bad there is just as much good. Therapy helps one to start finding the good in life and making the necessary changes for that to happen. It is about learning new skills and trying on new ways of living. I feel that as a therapist I become a coach, cheerleader, supporter and confidant. You have already taken the hardest step and that is to admit that there is a problem and to seek help. I look forward to the Journey.
Immediate Openings. Are you feeling down, anxious, angry or unhappy? My philosophy is that "Life is too short" and for all the bad there is just as much good. Therapy helps one to start finding the good in life and making the necessary changes for that to happen. It is about learning new skills and trying on new ways of living. I feel that as a therapist I become a coach, cheerleader, supporter and confidant. You have already taken the hardest step and that is to admit that there is a problem and to seek help. I look forward to the Journey.
Nikki Pierce
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
New Brighton, MN 55112
I work with clients to guide them on their path by helping them to build self-awareness into how their thoughts, feelings and behaviors have impacted their lives. I believe that one of the most important parts of therapy is to develop insight and awareness into our inner selves, and only then can we start to effect changes in our lives. I also strongly believe that building self-compassion and self-acceptance is important in therapy, as the relationship we have with ourselves can greatly impact how we show up in other relationships in our lives.
I work with clients to guide them on their path by helping them to build self-awareness into how their thoughts, feelings and behaviors have impacted their lives. I believe that one of the most important parts of therapy is to develop insight and awareness into our inner selves, and only then can we start to effect changes in our lives. I also strongly believe that building self-compassion and self-acceptance is important in therapy, as the relationship we have with ourselves can greatly impact how we show up in other relationships in our lives.
You are strong and courageous to not only acknowledge that change is needed but to take the steps to achieve it. Change is hard, especially when you are uncertain of who to trust to walk with you through the process. I believe that everyone has the ability to make changes if only they are provided with a nurturing and empowering environment that fosters strengths, passions and builds hope for the future. You deserve to be heard, understood and acknowledged while expecting a therapist who is honest, genuine, comfortable sharing observations and insights and challenges exploration and growth with compassion and without judgement.
You are strong and courageous to not only acknowledge that change is needed but to take the steps to achieve it. Change is hard, especially when you are uncertain of who to trust to walk with you through the process. I believe that everyone has the ability to make changes if only they are provided with a nurturing and empowering environment that fosters strengths, passions and builds hope for the future. You deserve to be heard, understood and acknowledged while expecting a therapist who is honest, genuine, comfortable sharing observations and insights and challenges exploration and growth with compassion and without judgement.
As a Black therapist, I specialize working with other Black women. My typical client is seen as a strong woman. She can do all things and she takes care of everyone in her life. She rarely (if ever) asks for help. She is smart, hardworking, and exceptional. She is also exhausted, sad and lonely. She feels lost, broken and increasingly resentful of those she loves which makes her feel guilty. Sometimes she has thoughts of escaping her life. Sometimes those thoughts are dark which scares her. If this sounds like you, you don't have to keep taking on everyone else's problems while you struggle in silence. I can help.
As a Black therapist, I specialize working with other Black women. My typical client is seen as a strong woman. She can do all things and she takes care of everyone in her life. She rarely (if ever) asks for help. She is smart, hardworking, and exceptional. She is also exhausted, sad and lonely. She feels lost, broken and increasingly resentful of those she loves which makes her feel guilty. Sometimes she has thoughts of escaping her life. Sometimes those thoughts are dark which scares her. If this sounds like you, you don't have to keep taking on everyone else's problems while you struggle in silence. I can help.
Lisa S. Squire, PhD, LP Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
Bloomington, MN 55425
I imagine you're seeking a psychotherapist for counseling because you hope to make some important changes. Success working with a psychologist depends on you feeling comfortable engaging in a collaborative manner with her. Some therapy sessions may be difficult as you ask important questions about yourself, how you function in the world. As you proceed, you may experience frustration, confusion, anxiety, self-doubt and/or conflicted feelings, but at the end of your psychotherapy you'll most likely have learned something new to help you with the concerns that brought you in to seek psychological treatment.
I imagine you're seeking a psychotherapist for counseling because you hope to make some important changes. Success working with a psychologist depends on you feeling comfortable engaging in a collaborative manner with her. Some therapy sessions may be difficult as you ask important questions about yourself, how you function in the world. As you proceed, you may experience frustration, confusion, anxiety, self-doubt and/or conflicted feelings, but at the end of your psychotherapy you'll most likely have learned something new to help you with the concerns that brought you in to seek psychological treatment.
Finally, we are a certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provider offering adult ( in person and virtual) DBT groups.
We know how important it is to have options when you decide to reach out for support. As a group of clinicians invested in your wellbeing, we provide individual and group counseling to adults, children (ages 4+), families, and couples. Because we cannot determine when life stressors or increasing mental health concerns will occur, you may be able to be seen the same day of your call.
Finally, we are a certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provider offering adult ( in person and virtual) DBT groups.
We know how important it is to have options when you decide to reach out for support. As a group of clinicians invested in your wellbeing, we provide individual and group counseling to adults, children (ages 4+), families, and couples. Because we cannot determine when life stressors or increasing mental health concerns will occur, you may be able to be seen the same day of your call.
Heather Barrett
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55446
My mission is to provide a supportive and non-judgmental space where clients can explore the issues that have brought them to therapy, ultimately fostering personal growth and healing. I view my role as a facilitator, helping clients navigate their inner world and harness their empowerment. Empathy, respect, and authenticity are the cornerstones of my practice. I strive to build a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients, fostering trust and collaboration. My special interests include people new to therapy, supporting women through life transitions, and substance use recovery. I look forward to meeting you!
My mission is to provide a supportive and non-judgmental space where clients can explore the issues that have brought them to therapy, ultimately fostering personal growth and healing. I view my role as a facilitator, helping clients navigate their inner world and harness their empowerment. Empathy, respect, and authenticity are the cornerstones of my practice. I strive to build a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients, fostering trust and collaboration. My special interests include people new to therapy, supporting women through life transitions, and substance use recovery. I look forward to meeting you!
I'm a bilingual, multicultural, black queer therapist who is committed to helping heal your parts that feel rejected internally or by others. My style is relational and rooted in decolonizing healing and inviting in joy. I believe our diverse identities and the intersections we find ourselves living in are not only valid but worthy, even while systems of oppression would have us believe otherwise. If you are seeking safety, awareness, autonomy and grounding I work with folks exploring identity, spirituality, people living with HIV and chronic conditions, LGBTQ folks, children, adolescents, and families.
I'm a bilingual, multicultural, black queer therapist who is committed to helping heal your parts that feel rejected internally or by others. My style is relational and rooted in decolonizing healing and inviting in joy. I believe our diverse identities and the intersections we find ourselves living in are not only valid but worthy, even while systems of oppression would have us believe otherwise. If you are seeking safety, awareness, autonomy and grounding I work with folks exploring identity, spirituality, people living with HIV and chronic conditions, LGBTQ folks, children, adolescents, and families.
