Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Watonwan County, MN
At Pride Counseling Services, we believe in the power of compassion, understanding, and personalized care. Our mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment where LGBTQ+ people can embark on their journey towards healing and personal growth. We specialize in outpatient therapy, offering flexible and accessible services tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.
At Pride Counseling Services, we believe in the power of compassion, understanding, and personalized care. Our mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment where LGBTQ+ people can embark on their journey towards healing and personal growth. We specialize in outpatient therapy, offering flexible and accessible services tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.
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I have over 25 years of experience in helping adults, teens and couples in crisis.
Are you feeling stuck in old patterns and habits? Do these rob you and the people you care about of the joys of being together, of having fun, of having meaningful relationships? At Liberty Counseling & Wellness Center, I specialize in getting to the core of past unresolved issues and finding truths that set you free. I help you find ways to make your life work now. In the setting of an old Victorian home, you can relax and come to peace with your life.
I have over 25 years of experience in helping adults, teens and couples in crisis.
Are you feeling stuck in old patterns and habits? Do these rob you and the people you care about of the joys of being together, of having fun, of having meaningful relationships? At Liberty Counseling & Wellness Center, I specialize in getting to the core of past unresolved issues and finding truths that set you free. I help you find ways to make your life work now. In the setting of an old Victorian home, you can relax and come to peace with your life.
You may be used to being strong and holding everything together, even when you feel exhausted or unseen. Therapy can be a space to slow down, feel understood, and reconnect with what you need.
Many people come to therapy feeling emotionally worn down, stuck in relationship patterns, or caught between their own needs and the expectations of others. You may understand what is happening, yet still feel unsure how to create change. My work supports people who want clarity, steadiness, and deeper connection, without being rushed or judged. Therapy here is collaborative, trauma informed, and paced to support trust and meaningful growth.
You may be used to being strong and holding everything together, even when you feel exhausted or unseen. Therapy can be a space to slow down, feel understood, and reconnect with what you need.
Many people come to therapy feeling emotionally worn down, stuck in relationship patterns, or caught between their own needs and the expectations of others. You may understand what is happening, yet still feel unsure how to create change. My work supports people who want clarity, steadiness, and deeper connection, without being rushed or judged. Therapy here is collaborative, trauma informed, and paced to support trust and meaningful growth.
I have a particular passion for working with young professionals, college aged individuals, and adolescents, understanding the unique challenges faced in recovery.
As a therapist I deeply value connection and collaboration in the healing process. I received my master’s degree in Integrative Behavioral Health from the University of Minnesota and have since specialized in treating eating disorders, body image distress, developmental trauma, anxiety, and depression. I have a specific interest in attachment, relational, and developmental trauma and its interconnected nature with the development of eating disorders. I am happy to work with those actively struggling with meeting their nutritional needs, or those who are further along in recovery and want to work from an anti-diet culture lens.
I have a particular passion for working with young professionals, college aged individuals, and adolescents, understanding the unique challenges faced in recovery.
As a therapist I deeply value connection and collaboration in the healing process. I received my master’s degree in Integrative Behavioral Health from the University of Minnesota and have since specialized in treating eating disorders, body image distress, developmental trauma, anxiety, and depression. I have a specific interest in attachment, relational, and developmental trauma and its interconnected nature with the development of eating disorders. I am happy to work with those actively struggling with meeting their nutritional needs, or those who are further along in recovery and want to work from an anti-diet culture lens.
I've worked with people of all ages across the lifespan. Throughout my career I have worked with people of all ages managing experiences of depression, anxiety, addiction, technology, trauma, and abuse. I am "geek" and LBGTQ+ friendly and have experience with people from diverse cultural, economic, and ethnic backgrounds. I also have extensive experience working with people and families managing chronic illness, hospice and palliative care, and end of life decisions. With affirmation, practical education, and clinical guidance, I help individuals gain personal insights, nurture relationships, and manage difficulties in their lives.
I've worked with people of all ages across the lifespan. Throughout my career I have worked with people of all ages managing experiences of depression, anxiety, addiction, technology, trauma, and abuse. I am "geek" and LBGTQ+ friendly and have experience with people from diverse cultural, economic, and ethnic backgrounds. I also have extensive experience working with people and families managing chronic illness, hospice and palliative care, and end of life decisions. With affirmation, practical education, and clinical guidance, I help individuals gain personal insights, nurture relationships, and manage difficulties in their lives.
Whether clients are looking for support and encouragement to maximize strengths or need assistance in dealing with a wide variety of psychological issues, effective therapy begins with the formation of a relationship. I place an emphasis on meeting patients where they are, which includes taking into account environmental factors, culture, ethnicity, and family/interpersonal history. Then, collaborating together to understand goals, assets, and challenges in order to create a plan to solve problems and increase understanding. By integrating various theoretical approaches and utilizing current research from psychology and neuroscience, my goal is to provide effective individualized treatment.
Whether clients are looking for support and encouragement to maximize strengths or need assistance in dealing with a wide variety of psychological issues, effective therapy begins with the formation of a relationship. I place an emphasis on meeting patients where they are, which includes taking into account environmental factors, culture, ethnicity, and family/interpersonal history. Then, collaborating together to understand goals, assets, and challenges in order to create a plan to solve problems and increase understanding. By integrating various theoretical approaches and utilizing current research from psychology and neuroscience, my goal is to provide effective individualized treatment.
KESMA Flame Lily LLC is a culturally competent Private Group Practice founded in 2018, serving adolescents and adults across Minnesota.
At KESMA Flame Lily LLC, I bring a deep and personal commitment to the wellness and empowerment of Black women, rooted in both professional expertise and cultural understanding. I use strength-based therapeutic modalities that honor resilience, identity, and lived experience. My work is guided by an integrative, client-centered approach, where I collaborate
KESMA Flame Lily LLC is a culturally competent Private Group Practice founded in 2018, serving adolescents and adults across Minnesota.
At KESMA Flame Lily LLC, I bring a deep and personal commitment to the wellness and empowerment of Black women, rooted in both professional expertise and cultural understanding. I use strength-based therapeutic modalities that honor resilience, identity, and lived experience. My work is guided by an integrative, client-centered approach, where I collaborate
My ideal client is a child, teen, or young adult who is struggling with emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, OCD, or autism spectrum-related challenges.
I help children, teens, young adults, and parents navigate emotional and behavioral challenges with empathy and evidence-based care. I specialize in play therapy, CBT, ERP, and support for ADHD, OCD, and autism spectrum needs—creating inclusive, affirming spaces for growth, healing, and lasting change.
My ideal client is a child, teen, or young adult who is struggling with emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, OCD, or autism spectrum-related challenges.
I help children, teens, young adults, and parents navigate emotional and behavioral challenges with empathy and evidence-based care. I specialize in play therapy, CBT, ERP, and support for ADHD, OCD, and autism spectrum needs—creating inclusive, affirming spaces for growth, healing, and lasting change.
Sometimes we focus so much on what’s wrong around us—what others expect, what we’ve failed at, what’s missing—that we forget something simple and powerful:
The suffering is within you.
And so is the solution.
That’s not about blame—it’s about permission. Permission to stop chasing fixes and start listening to what your mind, body, and spirit are already trying to tell you.
Sometimes we focus so much on what’s wrong around us—what others expect, what we’ve failed at, what’s missing—that we forget something simple and powerful:
The suffering is within you.
And so is the solution.
That’s not about blame—it’s about permission. Permission to stop chasing fixes and start listening to what your mind, body, and spirit are already trying to tell you.
Hi, I’m Brianna! My goal in therapy sessions is to provide a warm, encouraging, and non-judgmental environment where clients are able to explore their life in a safe space while using a person-centered approach. I focus on meeting you where you are at to process your feelings and develop solutions to create lasting change that improves your well-being. I believe an effective therapeutic relationship includes open and honest communication allowing difficult and challenging conversations to occur for your benefit.
Hi, I’m Brianna! My goal in therapy sessions is to provide a warm, encouraging, and non-judgmental environment where clients are able to explore their life in a safe space while using a person-centered approach. I focus on meeting you where you are at to process your feelings and develop solutions to create lasting change that improves your well-being. I believe an effective therapeutic relationship includes open and honest communication allowing difficult and challenging conversations to occur for your benefit.
I have experience working with all age ranges but enjoy working with adolescents and adults.
Hi, I'm Alex! My path into this work began in early childhood development, where I learned just how much our earliest relationships and experiences shape the way we move through the world as adults. That foundation still informs everything I do; I'm endlessly curious about the "why" behind how we feel and behave, and I hold that curiosity with warmth and zero judgment. I hope to help cultivate a space in which you feel safe and connected to express, process, and explore where you're at and where you want to be.
I have experience working with all age ranges but enjoy working with adolescents and adults.
Hi, I'm Alex! My path into this work began in early childhood development, where I learned just how much our earliest relationships and experiences shape the way we move through the world as adults. That foundation still informs everything I do; I'm endlessly curious about the "why" behind how we feel and behave, and I hold that curiosity with warmth and zero judgment. I hope to help cultivate a space in which you feel safe and connected to express, process, and explore where you're at and where you want to be.
Joy possesses extensive experience assisting clients aged 3-7 but is skilled in working with children, adolescents and, young adults, with a focus on somatic processing, trauma-focused, and play-based therapies.
As a dedicated child and family therapist, Joy is committed to cultivating a warm, safe, and welcoming environment where clients feel seen, heard, and valued. Her work is rooted in a strengths-based and person-centered approach, honoring each individual's unique story and innate resilience.
Joy possesses extensive experience assisting clients aged 3-7 but is skilled in working with children, adolescents and, young adults, with a focus on somatic processing, trauma-focused, and play-based therapies.
As a dedicated child and family therapist, Joy is committed to cultivating a warm, safe, and welcoming environment where clients feel seen, heard, and valued. Her work is rooted in a strengths-based and person-centered approach, honoring each individual's unique story and innate resilience.
I believe therapy can be a safe space by creating an environment of trust, empathy, and non-judgment where individuals feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings without fear of criticism or rejection. I therefore, strive to form an empathetic and collaborative relationship with clients that empower them to take an active role in their treatment in a supportive environment. I believe that when clients take an active role in their treatment they are able to develop self-awareness and make lasting positive changes in their lives.
I believe therapy can be a safe space by creating an environment of trust, empathy, and non-judgment where individuals feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings without fear of criticism or rejection. I therefore, strive to form an empathetic and collaborative relationship with clients that empower them to take an active role in their treatment in a supportive environment. I believe that when clients take an active role in their treatment they are able to develop self-awareness and make lasting positive changes in their lives.
I have 20 years of experience working with clients of all ages. I offer a warm and supportive setting where clients can safely explore problems in their lives. I enjoy working with children and adolescents, as well as families that are struggling with conflicts or behavior problems. I also have a lot of experience working with individual women and men.I help through empathic listening, education, support and understanding. I am a member of 2 professional organizations, and I spent 2 years after graduate school in a program taught advanced psychotherapy.
I have 20 years of experience working with clients of all ages. I offer a warm and supportive setting where clients can safely explore problems in their lives. I enjoy working with children and adolescents, as well as families that are struggling with conflicts or behavior problems. I also have a lot of experience working with individual women and men.I help through empathic listening, education, support and understanding. I am a member of 2 professional organizations, and I spent 2 years after graduate school in a program taught advanced psychotherapy.
With extensive experience working with adults, teens, children, and parents, she is known for her grounded presence, direct communication style, and her ability to create a space where clients feel safe, understood, and genuinely supported.
Amanda offers an inclusive, affirming space & welcomes people from all walks of life. With warmth & authenticity, she meets each client where they are, honoring their lived experience & supporting their capacity for growth & transformation. Whether clients are seeking healing, clarity, or meaningful change, Amanda strives to provide a supportive space.
With extensive experience working with adults, teens, children, and parents, she is known for her grounded presence, direct communication style, and her ability to create a space where clients feel safe, understood, and genuinely supported.
Amanda offers an inclusive, affirming space & welcomes people from all walks of life. With warmth & authenticity, she meets each client where they are, honoring their lived experience & supporting their capacity for growth & transformation. Whether clients are seeking healing, clarity, or meaningful change, Amanda strives to provide a supportive space.
Patricia L Weber
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Saint Paul, MN 55114
Waitlist for new clients
If you are experiencing difficulty in dealing with a traumatic past or event, I would like to help. I see individuals who are experiencing anxiety and depressive symptoms, problems in relationships, using substances as a way to cope, and are finding day to day life challenging. I help my clients to better understand what they are experiencing, identify what they want to change, and implement steps to making the changes they seek. I believe in the inner strength, resilience, and agency of each person.
If you are experiencing difficulty in dealing with a traumatic past or event, I would like to help. I see individuals who are experiencing anxiety and depressive symptoms, problems in relationships, using substances as a way to cope, and are finding day to day life challenging. I help my clients to better understand what they are experiencing, identify what they want to change, and implement steps to making the changes they seek. I believe in the inner strength, resilience, and agency of each person.
Life certainly has a way of presenting us with major and often unexpected challenges. While it's true that we can’t control if or when these show up, we can choose how to respond. This often means stepping away from reactions that come from a place of fear, habit, or distorted self-perceptions. By letting go of what no longer serves us, we can develop new skills that move us closer to the life we want to live, even with the difficulties we face.
Life certainly has a way of presenting us with major and often unexpected challenges. While it's true that we can’t control if or when these show up, we can choose how to respond. This often means stepping away from reactions that come from a place of fear, habit, or distorted self-perceptions. By letting go of what no longer serves us, we can develop new skills that move us closer to the life we want to live, even with the difficulties we face.
Jenne is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with pregnant and postpartum parents, as well as adolescents and adults with anxiety and depression.
Jenne’s therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, anti-racist, and rooted in relationship. She will collaborate with you to find what works best, and will provide thoughtful insight. You can expect a compassionate, authentic, and strengths-based approach from her. She is LGBTQIA+ affirming and supportive of all types of relationships and identities.
Jenne is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with pregnant and postpartum parents, as well as adolescents and adults with anxiety and depression.
Jenne’s therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, anti-racist, and rooted in relationship. She will collaborate with you to find what works best, and will provide thoughtful insight. You can expect a compassionate, authentic, and strengths-based approach from her. She is LGBTQIA+ affirming and supportive of all types of relationships and identities.
I have worked with men suffering from substance abuse and mental health disorders at Park Avenue Treatment Center in Minneapolis, for approximately 10 years. I have over twenty years of experience working with the homeless populations in the Twin Cities. I believe in the Person Centered Therapy, and Adlerian Therapy philosophy approaches of community, optimism, and hope. This fosters my belief in the resiliency and the growth of individuals. I also use Cognitive Behavioral techniques for self-awareness.
I have worked with men suffering from substance abuse and mental health disorders at Park Avenue Treatment Center in Minneapolis, for approximately 10 years. I have over twenty years of experience working with the homeless populations in the Twin Cities. I believe in the Person Centered Therapy, and Adlerian Therapy philosophy approaches of community, optimism, and hope. This fosters my belief in the resiliency and the growth of individuals. I also use Cognitive Behavioral techniques for self-awareness.
Dan Piñon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Dan Piñon (they/them) and I am a gender queer, mixed, latine (Mexican), neurodivergent therapist. I believe your body is profoundly wise and full of personal resources to support you through healing. Our work together can focus on collaboratively reintegrating your body and mind while exploring more effective ways to support yourself through life. I have had the honor of working with a wide variety of ages, background and needs. Specialty areas of mine include complex grief, neurodivergence, burnout, relational trauma, family wounds, somatic based practices, and identity exploration.
My name is Dan Piñon (they/them) and I am a gender queer, mixed, latine (Mexican), neurodivergent therapist. I believe your body is profoundly wise and full of personal resources to support you through healing. Our work together can focus on collaboratively reintegrating your body and mind while exploring more effective ways to support yourself through life. I have had the honor of working with a wide variety of ages, background and needs. Specialty areas of mine include complex grief, neurodivergence, burnout, relational trauma, family wounds, somatic based practices, and identity exploration.
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.