Life Transitions Therapists 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 love working with identity exploration (sexuality, gender, life transitions) and trauma.
"I have found, through painful experience, that the most important step a person can take is always the next one.” -Brandon Sanderson Let me help you take the next step. I enjoy providing therapy for queer folx, chronic illness, nerds, adolescents, young adults, college students, and families. I have special interests in all things nerdy, sex, trauma, and exploring identities (gender, sexuality). I primarily work from a feminist, anti-capitalist, and strength-based perspective. My ideal client wants a strong therapeutic relationship with an affirming and relatable therapist.
I love working with identity exploration (sexuality, gender, life transitions) and trauma.
"I have found, through painful experience, that the most important step a person can take is always the next one.” -Brandon Sanderson Let me help you take the next step. I enjoy providing therapy for queer folx, chronic illness, nerds, adolescents, young adults, college students, and families. I have special interests in all things nerdy, sex, trauma, and exploring identities (gender, sexuality). I primarily work from a feminist, anti-capitalist, and strength-based perspective. My ideal client wants a strong therapeutic relationship with an affirming and relatable therapist.
I have worked in the area of mental health for 38 years, 6 of those years as a therapist. I hope to cultivate wellness, peace & balance, while also gently challenging clients to shift old thinking patterns. Ultimately, my focus is to help clients recognize that they have the power to create the best version of themselves & I assist them in identifying and recognizing their positive attributes. In our 1st session, you can expect introductions & talking about what you want to change or improve. What's keeping you stuck & techniques that will help you attain your goals.
I have worked in the area of mental health for 38 years, 6 of those years as a therapist. I hope to cultivate wellness, peace & balance, while also gently challenging clients to shift old thinking patterns. Ultimately, my focus is to help clients recognize that they have the power to create the best version of themselves & I assist them in identifying and recognizing their positive attributes. In our 1st session, you can expect introductions & talking about what you want to change or improve. What's keeping you stuck & techniques that will help you attain your goals.
Angela Erspamer
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Minnetonka, MN 55345
Waitlist for new clients
Have you been feeling stuck, uncomfortable, worried, unsure, unable to dream about the future or feel like it's difficult to be in the present moment? I would be truly happy to work with you. I am a very warm, nonjudgmental, caring person who seeks to help clients feel as comfortable as possible during times of discomfort and distress in order to find paths through to grow, flourish, and dream. I aim to aid clients in removing obstacles and help them change long held patterns in their lives so they can find fulfillment and connection to the present moment and be who they ideally want to be.
Have you been feeling stuck, uncomfortable, worried, unsure, unable to dream about the future or feel like it's difficult to be in the present moment? I would be truly happy to work with you. I am a very warm, nonjudgmental, caring person who seeks to help clients feel as comfortable as possible during times of discomfort and distress in order to find paths through to grow, flourish, and dream. I aim to aid clients in removing obstacles and help them change long held patterns in their lives so they can find fulfillment and connection to the present moment and be who they ideally want to be.
Soo Moon is the owner and Clinical Director of Harmony Mental Health. Soo oversees the DBT adherent program that is tailored for survivors of complex trauma. She has passion for working with BIPOC and LGBTQIA folks, exploring the intersectionality of privileges and validating experiences that are often dismissed. Soo's current openings are for those interested in adult DBT program at the clinic.
Soo Moon is the owner and Clinical Director of Harmony Mental Health. Soo oversees the DBT adherent program that is tailored for survivors of complex trauma. She has passion for working with BIPOC and LGBTQIA folks, exploring the intersectionality of privileges and validating experiences that are often dismissed. Soo's current openings are for those interested in adult DBT program at the clinic.
Internally, you feel stuck in unhealthy patterns: overthinking conversations, feeling on edge in relationships, navigating a life transition that’s shaken your confidence, or carrying past experiences that still impact you in the present.
My approach is relational, strength-based, and trauma-informed. Therapy with me is collaborative, grounded, and focused on emotional safety. We’ll do meaningful work with room for lightness and humor. I also offer EMDR to help process trauma, anxiety, and negative beliefs at a pace that feels right for you.
Internally, you feel stuck in unhealthy patterns: overthinking conversations, feeling on edge in relationships, navigating a life transition that’s shaken your confidence, or carrying past experiences that still impact you in the present.
My approach is relational, strength-based, and trauma-informed. Therapy with me is collaborative, grounded, and focused on emotional safety. We’ll do meaningful work with room for lightness and humor. I also offer EMDR to help process trauma, anxiety, and negative beliefs at a pace that feels right for you.
I can help you work through difficult relationships, grief, life transitions, or addictions.
I have experience working with individuals who are facing the challenges of parenting, adoption, and parenting children with disabilities. I have also worked with disabled individuals as well as people recovering from drug and alcohol abuse.
I can help you work through difficult relationships, grief, life transitions, or addictions.
I have experience working with individuals who are facing the challenges of parenting, adoption, and parenting children with disabilities. I have also worked with disabled individuals as well as people recovering from drug and alcohol abuse.
I'm a dedicated therapist specializing in helping women navigate the complex challenges of depression, anxiety, and life transitions.
The essence of my work is to facilitate self-growth by helping you identify the core challenges and setbacks in your life, so that you can overcome them with confidence. With compassion and understanding, I work with individuals to find resolutions to a wide range of personal concerns affecting mental health.
I'm a dedicated therapist specializing in helping women navigate the complex challenges of depression, anxiety, and life transitions.
The essence of my work is to facilitate self-growth by helping you identify the core challenges and setbacks in your life, so that you can overcome them with confidence. With compassion and understanding, I work with individuals to find resolutions to a wide range of personal concerns affecting mental health.
You don't have to know what is wrong to realize you aren't feeling your best. We will work together to figure out the problem.
You don't have to know what is wrong to realize you aren't feeling your best. We will work together to figure out the problem.
Maybe you are looking for support around anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma, ADHD, or autism. Or, maybe you are a newcomer to the United States and are seeking support related to your journey here or navigating the complicated immigration system. I love working with immigrants/refugee clients , neurodivergent clients, and LGBTQ+ clients. I utilize several modalities, including ACT and DBT, and I am currently trained in EMDR. I am bilingual and can provide therapy services in Spanish and English, including EMDR therapy. I enjoy working with people ages 10 and older.
Maybe you are looking for support around anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma, ADHD, or autism. Or, maybe you are a newcomer to the United States and are seeking support related to your journey here or navigating the complicated immigration system. I love working with immigrants/refugee clients , neurodivergent clients, and LGBTQ+ clients. I utilize several modalities, including ACT and DBT, and I am currently trained in EMDR. I am bilingual and can provide therapy services in Spanish and English, including EMDR therapy. I enjoy working with people ages 10 and older.
While I am not a RPT (registered play therapist), I have completed many play therapy trainings. I have experience working with children on the Autism Spectrum as well as young adults. I believe in a holistic approach, one that includes experiential and mindfulness interventions.
While I am not a RPT (registered play therapist), I have completed many play therapy trainings. I have experience working with children on the Autism Spectrum as well as young adults. I believe in a holistic approach, one that includes experiential and mindfulness interventions.
Life is complex, but feeling alone can really make it feel intolerable. As a clinical social worker, my approach to mental health is rooted in unconditional positive regard and care, all based on a belief that we can heal from previous hurt and traumas. I delight in accompanying individuals through their life experience, processing the challenging emotions, and witnessing the emergence of relief, tolerating the myriad of emotions, and finding a life of thriving. I see the therapeutic relationship as a personalized, reparative dyad for discovering new ways of viewing yourself and connecting in relationships.
Life is complex, but feeling alone can really make it feel intolerable. As a clinical social worker, my approach to mental health is rooted in unconditional positive regard and care, all based on a belief that we can heal from previous hurt and traumas. I delight in accompanying individuals through their life experience, processing the challenging emotions, and witnessing the emergence of relief, tolerating the myriad of emotions, and finding a life of thriving. I see the therapeutic relationship as a personalized, reparative dyad for discovering new ways of viewing yourself and connecting in relationships.
I have primarily worked with children, teens, and families in outpatient therapy, school-based settings, and intensive day treatment programs. I also have experience providing outpatient therapy for adults, both in person and via telehealth. My areas of experience include supporting clients with anxiety, depression, trauma and stress-related concerns, ADHD, anger and aggression, and other emotional and behavioral challenges.
I have primarily worked with children, teens, and families in outpatient therapy, school-based settings, and intensive day treatment programs. I also have experience providing outpatient therapy for adults, both in person and via telehealth. My areas of experience include supporting clients with anxiety, depression, trauma and stress-related concerns, ADHD, anger and aggression, and other emotional and behavioral challenges.
I work with both individuals and couples and particularly enjoy supporting college students and young adults as they navigate identity development, relationships, and other major life transitions.
Grounded in my lived experience as a biracial woman with Latina roots, I bring empathy, curiosity, and cultural awareness into my work. I’m passionate about understanding how culture shapes identity, relationships, and healing, and I strive to create an inclusive space where your story is met with care and understanding.
Being a single mother is a core part of who I am and deeply informs my approach as a clinician. Parenthood has strengthened my commitment to supporting individuals and families through peripartum and postpartum experiences, as well as the challenges of caring for yourself while caring for others.
I work with both individuals and couples and particularly enjoy supporting college students and young adults as they navigate identity development, relationships, and other major life transitions.
Grounded in my lived experience as a biracial woman with Latina roots, I bring empathy, curiosity, and cultural awareness into my work. I’m passionate about understanding how culture shapes identity, relationships, and healing, and I strive to create an inclusive space where your story is met with care and understanding.
Being a single mother is a core part of who I am and deeply informs my approach as a clinician. Parenthood has strengthened my commitment to supporting individuals and families through peripartum and postpartum experiences, as well as the challenges of caring for yourself while caring for others.
Are you struggling with uncertainty and stress? Do you feel socially isolated or depressed? Have you lost a job or been laid off? Do you need support? I offer in person and online therapy. My approach is short term, practical, collaborative and results-oriented. I primarily use Narrative Therapy when working with individuals, couples and families by focusing on the problem and investigating possible solutions and teach coping skills. I am in network with most insurance.
Are you struggling with uncertainty and stress? Do you feel socially isolated or depressed? Have you lost a job or been laid off? Do you need support? I offer in person and online therapy. My approach is short term, practical, collaborative and results-oriented. I primarily use Narrative Therapy when working with individuals, couples and families by focusing on the problem and investigating possible solutions and teach coping skills. I am in network with most insurance.
Whether you're considering beginning therapy for the first time, continuing or returning to treatment, good for you! You're already taking positive steps to improve your mental health and well-being. I meet clients wherever they are in life and utilize a strengths-based, collaborative approach to help them get to where they would like to be. I support clients in identifying areas in which they may benefit from making changes and help them develop effective skills to do so. My therapeutic style incorporates warmth, humor, and positive regard for the strengths of each individual.
Whether you're considering beginning therapy for the first time, continuing or returning to treatment, good for you! You're already taking positive steps to improve your mental health and well-being. I meet clients wherever they are in life and utilize a strengths-based, collaborative approach to help them get to where they would like to be. I support clients in identifying areas in which they may benefit from making changes and help them develop effective skills to do so. My therapeutic style incorporates warmth, humor, and positive regard for the strengths of each individual.
Do you spend too much time comparing yourself to others? Are you frustrated in trying to communicate with those you love? Does your career feel like a dead end? There is HOPE and a way forward. I see people change their lives on a daily basis. I will be with you on this journey, understanding you, helping you to identify patterns that are getting in your way and encouraging you on your path towards an internal revolution and becoming the best version of you.
Do you spend too much time comparing yourself to others? Are you frustrated in trying to communicate with those you love? Does your career feel like a dead end? There is HOPE and a way forward. I see people change their lives on a daily basis. I will be with you on this journey, understanding you, helping you to identify patterns that are getting in your way and encouraging you on your path towards an internal revolution and becoming the best version of you.
Perhaps you are feeling your lowest, or are struggling to adjust to one of life’s many transitions. Maybe you are having difficulty connecting to others in your close relationships, or you are just looking to understand yourself better and grow into the best possible version of yourself. I work with adults of all ages and specialize in young adults. I am trained to work with a variety of clinical concerns, and I have a particular focus on working with college students, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people from a variety of sociocultural backgrounds.
Perhaps you are feeling your lowest, or are struggling to adjust to one of life’s many transitions. Maybe you are having difficulty connecting to others in your close relationships, or you are just looking to understand yourself better and grow into the best possible version of yourself. I work with adults of all ages and specialize in young adults. I am trained to work with a variety of clinical concerns, and I have a particular focus on working with college students, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people from a variety of sociocultural backgrounds.
Overwhelmed? Dissatisfied? Feeling Stuck? I can completely relate and would love to be able to help you! I am here to walk this journey with you, to be a guide and a support. This is your therapy, so my focus is on what you need and want and not my agenda. I think the relationship between a therapist and their client is the biggest indicator of success, therefore, I focus on building a strong rapport with my clients, making sure the client knows they are supported and validated. I hope that you will feel heard and respected. I love to work with people that are really ready for change and being the best versions of themselves.
Overwhelmed? Dissatisfied? Feeling Stuck? I can completely relate and would love to be able to help you! I am here to walk this journey with you, to be a guide and a support. This is your therapy, so my focus is on what you need and want and not my agenda. I think the relationship between a therapist and their client is the biggest indicator of success, therefore, I focus on building a strong rapport with my clients, making sure the client knows they are supported and validated. I hope that you will feel heard and respected. I love to work with people that are really ready for change and being the best versions of themselves.
Janee Anez, LICSW, is a dedicated therapist at LifeStance Health, who helps individuals in Minnesota navigate their healing journey with a focus on fostering meaningful connections. Janee works closely with patients to create a safe, non-judgmental space where they can explore their emotions, heal from past traumas, and build supportive relationships with family, friends, and the broader community. Janee specializes in treating a range of mental health challenges, particularly anxiety, depression, and trauma-related conditions like PTSD, for both teens and adults individually or in a group or family setting.
Janee Anez, LICSW, is a dedicated therapist at LifeStance Health, who helps individuals in Minnesota navigate their healing journey with a focus on fostering meaningful connections. Janee works closely with patients to create a safe, non-judgmental space where they can explore their emotions, heal from past traumas, and build supportive relationships with family, friends, and the broader community. Janee specializes in treating a range of mental health challenges, particularly anxiety, depression, and trauma-related conditions like PTSD, for both teens and adults individually or in a group or family setting.
FAQ - Life Transitions Counseling
What counts as a life transition?
A life transition is any change in life circumstances that requires a person to adapt, whether in their relationships, identity, responsibilities, or daily routine. Major life transitions may include getting married, starting a new career, becoming a parent, navigating the loss of a close loved one, retiring, experiencing a major change in health, or moving to a new area. Life transitions can also be smaller or more gradual, such as graduating to a new school, recovering from an injury, taking on more responsibility at work, or adjusting to a new phase of life. Both major and minor transitions can affect mental health, especially when they involve uncertainty, stress, grief, or changes in how a person sees themselves.
How do I know if I need therapy for a life transition?
Life transitions can bring up a wide range of emotions, and it is normal for someone to feel anxious, confused, stressed, sad, or emotionally unsteady. These reactions may be especially common in the weeks or months following a major change. However, if these feelings begin to interfere with daily life, relationships, sleep, work, or a person’s ability to care for themselves, it may be worth seeking support. A person does not need to wait until symptoms feel severe to ask for help; in fact, many people seek therapy proactively to prepare for a major life transition. For example, couples may see a therapist ahead of expecting their first child as a way to strengthen their relationship prior to becoming parents.
How can therapy help with life transitions?
Therapy can help you cope with both expected and unexpected life transitions by providing a space to process how a change is affecting your life, relationships, identity, or emotional well-being. For example, someone who has recently become a parent may use therapy to talk through changes in their identity, stress in their relationship, or feelings of overwhelm. A therapist can also help you make sense of what you are feeling, identify the root causes of stress, and develop coping strategies for managing the uncertainty that can come from major life changes.
What therapeutic approaches work best for life transitions?
The best therapeutic approach depends on what you are struggling with most. If intrusive thoughts or anxiety are the main concern, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help people identify painful thought patterns and develop coping strategies to manage them. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help people make space for painful emotions and accepting their circumstances while reconnecting with their values. For those navigating major relationship changes, couples or family counseling may be a good option. Lastly, for someone navigating career-related concerns, career counselors or coaches may be a good option. When considering what type of therapy may be best, consider the logistical components. For instance, CBT is often limited to a specified number of sessions, whereas more traditional talk therapy approaches can go on for years. In addition, consider whether you will be seeking online or in-person therapy; if you are in the process of moving or seeking a therapist for support around a topic that is not available in your immediate area, online therapy may be a good fit.
How do I find a therapist for life transition counseling?
The Psychology Today Therapist Directory allows people to search for therapists who specialize in life transitions. Use the “Specialties” filter and select “Life transitions” to find therapists who have indicated experience in life transitions. You may also select filters related to a specific transition, such as career counseling, divorce, grief, premarital counseling, or parenting. When comparing options, it is helpful to look for therapists whose profiles specifically mention experience with life transitions or specific types of transitions. Practical factors such as insurance, location, and online or in-person availability are also important. Once you have identified a few therapists who seem like a good fit, reach out to schedule an initial consultation.