Therapists in Wayzata, MN

Lakes Counseling is here for you. It is our goal to serve your unique needs and find the therapist that is right for you. We are a premier counseling service in Wayzata, MN with a team of professionally licensed clinicians providing multiple types of counseling services. Our services include Couples Counseling, Individual Counseling, Family Counseling.

I believe that through the difficulties in our lives, it takes immense courage to reach out for help and take your life back. Whether it be anxiety, depression, substance use, self-worth, stress or more, I love working with adults and teens on reaching their goals. I take a person-centered, curious and warm approach to therapy, and have a passion for helping clients find their way back to their true selves. I enjoy creating a safe space where clients can explore the challenges in their life, and gain insight into the values they would like to live by, which will allow them to feel more connected to themselves and others.

Since 1990, I have worked with individuals, couples and groups using a number of modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, gestalt, guided imagery and family systems. My training has included EFT and EMDR. My approach to therapy is interactive using assignments to be completed between sessions. My work as a therapist is to teach, guide, reframe and open the client to options that he or she may not have been aware of. I am currently accepting new clients. You may contact me by phone: 612-803-2533 or email: pjmact2178@gmail.com.

All human beings can experience growth, healing and success in their lives if they receive adequate support from others who genuinely care about them.

The world is a more complicated place to live. I think those seeking therapy are trying to make sense of a world in which the rules have changed. I am a seasoned therapist who can teach without preaching. I believe clients want to feel better, want to make sense of their past, not be buried or defined by it.Clients deserve a therapist who can create a safe, non judgmental environment to explore. They deserve a therapist who can foster trust in themselves, who will push but with compassion and safety.

My goal as a therapist is to empower clients to create their own pathways to positive change and success. Using a strength-based and healing-centered approach, I work side-by-side with clients to address mental health symptoms, build hope, increase confidence, gain insight, find solutions, increase performance & productivity, reduce stressors, improve relationships and navigate life transitions. I offer traditional talk therapy, equine-assisted therapy, and telehealth options.

I believe that the key to a successful therapeutic experience is the strength and quality of the relationship between the client and the therapist. Building trust and rapport is where we start. My experience as a psychotherapist has affirmed my belief that each of us has a great capacity to change and grow. I specialize in working with clients to process emotional pain that has resulted from different stressors that occur through the life cycle. Developing one's emotional awareness can result in more intimate, loving relationships.

Having over 25 years of clinical experience, I provide professional and compassionate psychotherapy services to individuals and couples struggling with a wide range of challenges. Whole Wellness Psychology also offers medical trauma recovery and medical advocacy services for medical staff, parents, and survivors of medical trauma. I utilize a holistic view of clients, meaning I focus on whole mind and body wellness. Creating a partnership with my clients is primary before any meaningful work begins. I also offer DBT services, EMDR, a targeted trauma treatment, and am equally affirming to heterosexual and same sex couples.

You are the strong one who everyone relies on. You’re feeling overwhelmed and afraid of letting people down. You appear to have it all together, but inside you feel uncertain. Stuck at work, unhappy in relationships, preoccupied, pressured to perform. And busy. So. Damn. Busy. Everyone keeps talking about 'boundaries' but you're not sure how to create them without feeling guilty. You are an intelligent, caring, and determined person. You know you're slipping into old patterns and want to change - self help books and podcasts aren't cutting it. You want to feel present in the moment instead of thinking about what's next.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by your daily responsibilities, dealing with a distant partner, or facing challenges in your workplace, I want you to know that support is available. Living in such circumstances can be incredibly distressing, but I want to assure you that there is a way to break free from these cycles. You deserve loving and satisfying relationships and a peaceful home, and I would be honored to assist you in achieving that.

I believe that most destructive beliefs and behaviors are rooted in the less than nurturing events we experience over the course of our life. Welcome to the human condition! Many of us can benefit from learning how to manage our human experience in healthier, constructive ways that promote growth and personal evolution. I believe in utilizing the brain's neuroplasticity and activating our innate capacity to heal to increase and strengthen positive, growth inspiring beliefs and behaviors.

Dr. Goetz is dedicated to promoting the Emotional, Psychological, Physical, and Relationship Health of Children, Youth, Adults, Couples, and Families. It is Dr. Goetz' philosophy of therapy to maximize the healthy development of each family member and enhance both individual and family strengths and resiliency.The Core Values of his work include: forming a therapeutic and equal partnership with clients in their quest for emotional and relationship health; and forming a partnership with other health care service providers when they are involved.

It is my goal to always maintain a non-judgemental, compassionate and safe place for clients to experience therapy. I look forward to the opportunity to help those who want to work toward a life and relationships that are worthwhile. My purpose as your therapist is to guide you towards realizing the goals you set forth for therapy. I will use my years of experience and continuous training to make sure we are using the most effective therapy specifically for your needs. We will work at a pace that is right for you.

I feel passionate about helping people with trauma, anxiety, and depression to feel happiness and joy again. Do you have nightmares and flashbacks? Do you struggle with worry, stress, and panic? Do you experience sadness and isolation? Or are you grieving a loved one? If so, let me help you. You don’t have to do this alone. Together we will work as a team to create a positive change. Mental health professionals, healthcare professionals, first responders, police officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and other first responders are welcome.

Living in this world can be hard, and we all need some help making sense of it from time to time. As a therapist, I hold a space full of humility, humor, and deep, genuine care as you explore your relationship with yourself and with those around you. Using a trauma-informed lens, I will walk beside you as you uncover insight, understanding, and resources that you have had all along. I have a passion for helping clients explore ways that we are impacted by oppressive systems and am LGBTQ+, nonmonogamy, and kind affirming. Above all, I will prioritize being authentic and fully present with you as our conversations unfold.

I work with individuals, couples and families who are interested in improving the quality of their daily life. Often this works includes attention to anxiety and/or depression, relationship challenges, or life transitions. My work is thoughtfully designed for each client and situation. Some clients choose to work on one specific challenge at a time, on an as-needed basis. Others take a broader approach and explore themes that have challenged them over a long period of time.

Another day of managing stress, trying to figure out what rules matter and what compromises have the least consequences. Get some rest, miss the deadline. Miss the workout, feel the irritability climb. Seems that playing by the rules has led you astray. The pieces seldom fit together anymore and all you really want is to feel good! Is it too much to ask to have a good relationship? One that loves and accepts you, without minimizing your needs or your hurt. Feeling so alone, when surrounded by people (people who don't hesitate to let you know what they need), is hard to explain. Yet you know it to be true for you.