Female Therapists in White Bear Lake, MN
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My passions include providing affirming care with LGBTQIA+ clients and non-monogamous/polyamorous relationships. I specialize in parent-child relationships trained in Play Therapy for treatment with children. Further focuses include couples relationship counseling, conflict resolution, sex and intimacy, complex trauma, substance use disorders, neurodivergence, chronic medical conditions, and social injustice. My approach equips clients with personal and relational skills aligned with their inherent strengths to achieve resiliency, balance, and growth.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My passions include providing affirming care with LGBTQIA+ clients and non-monogamous/polyamorous relationships. I specialize in parent-child relationships trained in Play Therapy for treatment with children. Further focuses include couples relationship counseling, conflict resolution, sex and intimacy, complex trauma, substance use disorders, neurodivergence, chronic medical conditions, and social injustice. My approach equips clients with personal and relational skills aligned with their inherent strengths to achieve resiliency, balance, and growth.
Hello! I am a licensed psychotherapist & have been in practice since 2011. Presently, I provide 100% telehealth services to individuals through my private practice: Rosewood Family Therapy, Inc. I have expertise in working with those struggling with emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationships, family dynamics, divorce & stress management. I am currently accepting new clients with daytime availability - I am not taking on new couples or family clients at this time.
Hello! I am a licensed psychotherapist & have been in practice since 2011. Presently, I provide 100% telehealth services to individuals through my private practice: Rosewood Family Therapy, Inc. I have expertise in working with those struggling with emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationships, family dynamics, divorce & stress management. I am currently accepting new clients with daytime availability - I am not taking on new couples or family clients at this time.
Iris J Heieren
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Licensed Associate Marriage & Family Therapist. With a background in counseling and psychotherapy, Iris also holds a PhD in biology which, she believes, is of value in bringing the concepts of the science and psychology closer together. Iris specializes in neuro/biofeedback, used in conjunction with traditional counseling, to promote the long-term effectiveness of treatment outcomes.
Licensed Associate Marriage & Family Therapist. With a background in counseling and psychotherapy, Iris also holds a PhD in biology which, she believes, is of value in bringing the concepts of the science and psychology closer together. Iris specializes in neuro/biofeedback, used in conjunction with traditional counseling, to promote the long-term effectiveness of treatment outcomes.
Jessica Marie Van Berkum
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Hello! My name is Jessica Van Berkum, MA, LMFT. My pronouns are she/her. I am excited to connect with you! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the states of Minnesota and South Dakota. I am also a Minnesota Board-approved supervisor for the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy and the Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy. I am LGBTQ+ and BIPOC-affirming. I work with various clients, including individuals, couples, and families.
Hello! My name is Jessica Van Berkum, MA, LMFT. My pronouns are she/her. I am excited to connect with you! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the states of Minnesota and South Dakota. I am also a Minnesota Board-approved supervisor for the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy and the Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy. I am LGBTQ+ and BIPOC-affirming. I work with various clients, including individuals, couples, and families.
Carey Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Engage in therapy from your couch. Sometimes travel to the counseling office is the single barrier to starting therapy. Remote, or telehealth, therapy saves time and stress! If you are in MN or CO, I can work with you.
It takes work to cultivate a healthy self. Having moved through my own career, faith and family transitions, I want to work with you so that you can become your best self.
Engage in therapy from your couch. Sometimes travel to the counseling office is the single barrier to starting therapy. Remote, or telehealth, therapy saves time and stress! If you are in MN or CO, I can work with you.
It takes work to cultivate a healthy self. Having moved through my own career, faith and family transitions, I want to work with you so that you can become your best self.
I believe that healing and growth happen within the context of our relationships and the systems we’re part of. I view each individual as a unique part of a larger web-whether it’s family, community or society. Together we’ll explore how these connections influence your experiences, challenges and sense of self.
I believe that healing and growth happen within the context of our relationships and the systems we’re part of. I view each individual as a unique part of a larger web-whether it’s family, community or society. Together we’ll explore how these connections influence your experiences, challenges and sense of self.
Lauren Fullerton
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LADC, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Hello! I am committed to offering an understanding, safe, supportive, and collaborative environment. I believe that you know yourself best and I empower you to find your voice and create changes to overcome obstacles. I work with you to navigate the roads of change and to find a life that is fulfilling to you. I believe that awareness is essential, and together we will look at recurring patterns of thoughts and behaviors in your life. I incorporate mindfulness based skills to create a more powerful connection between your mind and body. I believe that with this knowledge about yourself, you can find inner peace and self-acceptance.
Hello! I am committed to offering an understanding, safe, supportive, and collaborative environment. I believe that you know yourself best and I empower you to find your voice and create changes to overcome obstacles. I work with you to navigate the roads of change and to find a life that is fulfilling to you. I believe that awareness is essential, and together we will look at recurring patterns of thoughts and behaviors in your life. I incorporate mindfulness based skills to create a more powerful connection between your mind and body. I believe that with this knowledge about yourself, you can find inner peace and self-acceptance.
When challenges interrupt life, making it difficult to manage, having a therapist/guide to help you regain your potential gets you where you want to be sooner with greater success. We live in a culture that often encourages us to “just tough it out”. We can begin to believe that asking for help means admitting failure, and we fall further into despair. The truth is the therapy process creates space and time for you to explore what is at the root of those challenges. We will work together to build a genuine therapy relationship that supports your journey toward improved functioning and life satisfaction.
When challenges interrupt life, making it difficult to manage, having a therapist/guide to help you regain your potential gets you where you want to be sooner with greater success. We live in a culture that often encourages us to “just tough it out”. We can begin to believe that asking for help means admitting failure, and we fall further into despair. The truth is the therapy process creates space and time for you to explore what is at the root of those challenges. We will work together to build a genuine therapy relationship that supports your journey toward improved functioning and life satisfaction.
Andrea began her career in the mental health field in 2012 and developed experience through supportive and financial roles for clinics specializing in trauma and eating disorders. She attended Adler Graduate School where she studied co-occurring disorders and completed her master’s degree in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy. She is dually trained to provide counseling for both substance use and mental health disorders. She provides personalized care, equipping clients with the courage and skills to meet their goals.
Andrea began her career in the mental health field in 2012 and developed experience through supportive and financial roles for clinics specializing in trauma and eating disorders. She attended Adler Graduate School where she studied co-occurring disorders and completed her master’s degree in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy. She is dually trained to provide counseling for both substance use and mental health disorders. She provides personalized care, equipping clients with the courage and skills to meet their goals.
It takes courage to ask for help! I love working collaboratively with people to find what has been missing and to bring healing to what has been hurting. I also love helping people learn and experience what safe and healthy relationships look like, so they can go on living with healthy relationships in their lives. My goal is to enlighten, empower and equip you to face and overcome your current challenges, to live out your values and to experience life-giving connections with others.
It takes courage to ask for help! I love working collaboratively with people to find what has been missing and to bring healing to what has been hurting. I also love helping people learn and experience what safe and healthy relationships look like, so they can go on living with healthy relationships in their lives. My goal is to enlighten, empower and equip you to face and overcome your current challenges, to live out your values and to experience life-giving connections with others.
Diane L Hovey
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CPT, CSAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Waitlist for new clients
I work as your guide, assisting you in navigating and transforming tragedy, chaos, and challenges into possibility. When life-altering challenges impede your ability to navigate the uncertainties of life, I assist you in addressing the barriers that block your healing. I work with those who have experienced betrayal trauma, those who are struggling with problematic sexual behaviors, and those who are trying to make sense out of the senseless as you reshape and restructure your life. We all need help in moving past anxiety, depression, loss, and making mistakes, that impede our ability to live a healthy life of meaning and purpose.
I work as your guide, assisting you in navigating and transforming tragedy, chaos, and challenges into possibility. When life-altering challenges impede your ability to navigate the uncertainties of life, I assist you in addressing the barriers that block your healing. I work with those who have experienced betrayal trauma, those who are struggling with problematic sexual behaviors, and those who are trying to make sense out of the senseless as you reshape and restructure your life. We all need help in moving past anxiety, depression, loss, and making mistakes, that impede our ability to live a healthy life of meaning and purpose.
Meet Our Female Therapists
Taking the step to reach out for therapy, on our own or with a partner/family member, is a brave move. Relationships and life in general can offer great sources of joy as well as frustrations, and when talking with our family and friends, we may edit or limit what we say for fear of judgment, or burdening them. Reflecting and expressing ourselves freely with a neutral, non-judgmental helping professional is an excellent way to increase self awareness and insight about the challenges we encounter, even if we aren’t quite certain what to say.
Taking the step to reach out for therapy, on our own or with a partner/family member, is a brave move. Relationships and life in general can offer great sources of joy as well as frustrations, and when talking with our family and friends, we may edit or limit what we say for fear of judgment, or burdening them. Reflecting and expressing ourselves freely with a neutral, non-judgmental helping professional is an excellent way to increase self awareness and insight about the challenges we encounter, even if we aren’t quite certain what to say.
I am a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping individuals adjust to and cope with chronic physical symptoms and medical conditions. I focus on the symptoms that are disrupting your life and teach skills that are known to help with management of the issues. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, insomnia, chronic pain, headache, GI distress, cardiac, allergy, respiratory issues, coping with side effects of medications, and other symptoms that interfere with daily functioning. I am happy to contact your other providers to facilitate interdisciplinary treatment.
I am a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping individuals adjust to and cope with chronic physical symptoms and medical conditions. I focus on the symptoms that are disrupting your life and teach skills that are known to help with management of the issues. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, insomnia, chronic pain, headache, GI distress, cardiac, allergy, respiratory issues, coping with side effects of medications, and other symptoms that interfere with daily functioning. I am happy to contact your other providers to facilitate interdisciplinary treatment.
Arcadia Counseling
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Women, Men, & Couples!
Kelly Ciapetta MS, LPCC has been in practice for over 12 years. She views her role as a guide for an individual’s ability to create and foster their own inner strengths, resilience, and understanding of Self. Our healing comes from within, and Kelly’s experience can help you along your journey.
Are you struggling to manage your worries, feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns, or unsure how to manage your stress? Are you irritable or feel you don't have any energy or motivation? Therapy with Kelly is a great step to take to start making change in your life and relationships today.
Women, Men, & Couples!
Kelly Ciapetta MS, LPCC has been in practice for over 12 years. She views her role as a guide for an individual’s ability to create and foster their own inner strengths, resilience, and understanding of Self. Our healing comes from within, and Kelly’s experience can help you along your journey.
Are you struggling to manage your worries, feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns, or unsure how to manage your stress? Are you irritable or feel you don't have any energy or motivation? Therapy with Kelly is a great step to take to start making change in your life and relationships today.
Eve Marie Kaldahl
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
I have had the privilege of being a therapist for the past 34 years. When working with clients my main goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can process their concerns. I work with clients from age 14 and up. My philosophy is to help clients identify their goals and partner with them to reach their goals. I do this by meeting clients where they are, giving them space to process their concerns and teaching them coping strategies to help them deal with life's ups and downs in a more effective manner.
I have had the privilege of being a therapist for the past 34 years. When working with clients my main goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can process their concerns. I work with clients from age 14 and up. My philosophy is to help clients identify their goals and partner with them to reach their goals. I do this by meeting clients where they are, giving them space to process their concerns and teaching them coping strategies to help them deal with life's ups and downs in a more effective manner.
I believe that everyone has inherent strengths that can be illuminated through therapy. My approach is centered on exploring your authenticity, providing space where you can share thoughts and feelings without fear or criticism, and strengthening your understanding of yourself in connection to your community. I enjoy working collaboratively with individuals, looking at cultural/systemic barriers when discussing factors of stress. Folks who tend to find their way into my office are looking to address concerns around their identity, anxiety, depression, life transitions, or a wide spectrum of traumatic experiences.
I believe that everyone has inherent strengths that can be illuminated through therapy. My approach is centered on exploring your authenticity, providing space where you can share thoughts and feelings without fear or criticism, and strengthening your understanding of yourself in connection to your community. I enjoy working collaboratively with individuals, looking at cultural/systemic barriers when discussing factors of stress. Folks who tend to find their way into my office are looking to address concerns around their identity, anxiety, depression, life transitions, or a wide spectrum of traumatic experiences.
Life can be tough - and we are not meant to go through life alone! Many of the individuals that I work with feel like they have gotten to a place where they feel overwhelmed and need a space to process this stress with someone other than friends or partner. These folks typically include students (from undergraduates to the doctoral level), parents of young children, and individuals in high-stress jobs (educators, healthcare professionals), and people who are exploring their own identity. I enjoy working with people 18+ in an individual setting to help reconnect with their most authentic selves.
Life can be tough - and we are not meant to go through life alone! Many of the individuals that I work with feel like they have gotten to a place where they feel overwhelmed and need a space to process this stress with someone other than friends or partner. These folks typically include students (from undergraduates to the doctoral level), parents of young children, and individuals in high-stress jobs (educators, healthcare professionals), and people who are exploring their own identity. I enjoy working with people 18+ in an individual setting to help reconnect with their most authentic selves.
With over twenty years of experience, I use an experiential and eclectic approach to develop a therapeutic alliance with you so we can address your concerns. I believe that human beings are complex, yet all have an inner healer within. I use humor and intuition to guide our journey together. I am a certified EMDR therapist, Certified Integrative Medicine Professional, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and a Certified Telehealth Provider.
With over twenty years of experience, I use an experiential and eclectic approach to develop a therapeutic alliance with you so we can address your concerns. I believe that human beings are complex, yet all have an inner healer within. I use humor and intuition to guide our journey together. I am a certified EMDR therapist, Certified Integrative Medicine Professional, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and a Certified Telehealth Provider.
I believe in offering clients a safe, non-judging, supportive environment to work collaboratively with through struggles and challenges. I strive to build a trusting relationship with clients so that together we can explore steps to achieve inner peace.
I believe in offering clients a safe, non-judging, supportive environment to work collaboratively with through struggles and challenges. I strive to build a trusting relationship with clients so that together we can explore steps to achieve inner peace.
Kris Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
I believe that peace on earth starts with peace in the home. I'm able to help adults, couples, and families find this peace by using healthy communication techniques, recognize their emotions and heal from past pain. This helps clients foster deeper connections in their relationships and within themselves. I work with couples needing support with communication, conflict resolution and gaining trust. I help parents establish loving limits with their children to help them learn while also maintaining connection. I can help clients cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, and postpartum.
I believe that peace on earth starts with peace in the home. I'm able to help adults, couples, and families find this peace by using healthy communication techniques, recognize their emotions and heal from past pain. This helps clients foster deeper connections in their relationships and within themselves. I work with couples needing support with communication, conflict resolution and gaining trust. I help parents establish loving limits with their children to help them learn while also maintaining connection. I can help clients cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, and postpartum.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.