Child Therapists in Woodbury, MN

Now working with college age & young adults. Is your child or teen experiencing challenges with coping, school related issues, lacking engagement or simply needs extra support or a safe space to explore their emotions? Has your child or teen struggled with the increase of societal challenges of the past couple of years? Have you noticed a difference in how your child or teen communicates with you or others? Transitions can be difficult; you and your child /teen deserve support. Therapy can provide and empower your child or teen with tools and coping skills to overcome the challenges of uncertain times.

As of 5/15/2023 - we are currently accepting new clients. We specialize in child and adolescent psychology! MPS is an outpatient psychotherapy clinic in Woodbury that specializes in the treatment of children , adolescents, and young adults with mental health concerns. We commonly treat the following concerns: Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar Disorder), Anxiety Disorders (Generalized, Separation, Social, Phobias, Panic), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Tourettes/Motor Tic Disorder, Life and/or Family Changes, Grief and Loss, Psychosis, Trauma, and Attention & Focus Concerns (ADHD).

Life can be a struggle for children and/or adolescents with mental health illnesses, as well as for their families. I have a passion for caring for children and adolescents with mental health diagnoses and I work with families to develop individualized treatment plans. My goal as a dual certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is to provide diagnostic assessments, education, referrals, and medication management to improve the lives of my patients and their families.

My practice is primarily with those enrolled in the Aris Clinic –Woodwinds Intensive Outpatient Program for adolescents. Families typically seek out my services at Aris Clinic when solutions to their adolescents behavioral difficulties have not produced the desired results. At Aris Clinic we place great importance on a team approach to providing care to ensure that a patient’s biological, psychological and social issues are all given equal attention. I also see adolescents and their families on an outpatient basis.

I am a mental health therapist, specializing in working with youth and young adults who experience anxiety and mood disorders. I have been working as a mental health therapist in private practice for 8 years. I also have been a school social worker for 24 years, thus have experience in both the clinical and school setting. I believe in working from a strengths perspective, building on the assets my clients possess and learning resiliency skills in addressing the challenges they are faced with.

I provide a supportive and encouraging environment where you are free to express frustrations, concerns, and fears you may be experiencing. I firmly believe that people should be accepted and supported for who they are regardless of what they may currently be experiencing.Through such encouragement clients have felt able to face their challenges head on and succeed. I view the therapeutic process as highly collaborative between client and therapist. I often encourage clients to set goals that we can work on together. After all, this journey is about you and I am along to guide you on your way.

Finding a good therapist starts here! We have well trained and specialized counselors to provide you with trusted and effective services. Children , teens, adults, couples and families are all welcome to come improve their personal health and their relationships. We help couples with communication skills, rebuilding trust, and improving emotional and physical intimacy. We help children of all ages through play therapy and parent- child therapy, fostering the relationship while supporting and helping the child . We also help teens struggling with social pressures, school stress, depression, anxiety, body image, and more.

My name is Lisa Warner. I have had the wonderful pleasure of working with a community mental health clinic in Washington County for the past 10 years. Through my experience at Canvas Health, I have had the opportunity to work with many community health providers, local school districts, medical providers and others in the East Metro. I am a fantastic collaborator and team player. I will work hard to do what is in your child and families best interest. I feel honored to do the work that I do and look forward to meeting you and your family.

What storm are you facing? If you are facing a storm or have weathered a difficult journey, you might be feeling exhausted right now. Do you find yourself saying things like, “when it rains, it pours” and you are currently feeling overwhelmed by the messy, muddy landscape of your relationships, mental health, family, workplace/school, or your image of yourself? If you value warm, honest, authentic conversations - I would be honored to walk beside you in therapy. My ideal client is young at heart. I specialize in working with children /teens. LGBTQ+ affirming with extensive experience supporting emotional, social, and academic needs.

We are accepting new clients! Canvas Health is celebrating more than 50 years of bringing hope, healing, and recovery to the lives of people we serve. Our compassionate clinicians help children , adolescents, adults, and families who struggle with mental illness and substance use disorders through exceptional care.

I am passionate about working with the LGBTQAI+ community and neurodiverse individuals. My focus is working with trauma, anxiety, depression, relational challenges, and life transitions across the lifespan from early childhood to adulthood. As a clinician I value walking alongside and supporting you in finding your own individual path to living a fulfilling life. As an affirming clinician I am here to support you in your journey and navigating the world and being able to live the life you know you need and want to live.

We believe that there is no shame in asking for help. Life is a series of challenges, difficulties and complications for everyone. We all come across complex obstacles and barriers that keep us from thriving. Acquiring a little outside help to assist you in overcoming your problems can be exactly what you need to move forward with your life. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or anything else that is holding you back; we can work with you and open your eyes to hope.

Welcome! I have experience working with children , adolescents and adults. I strive to develop a safe and trusting relationship as I believe it's the foundation of successful psychotherapy. I take a holistic approach to working with my clients in the therapy room. I practice from a strengths-based framework and believe that one cannot be treated in isolation, but rather within the family and environmental systems they engage with every day. I believe in the importance of meeting you exactly where you are at, and providing an empathic, non-judgmental space for you to process through your experiences.

TaNesha has been providing therapeutic services for the Twin Cities area for children , adolescents and families for the last fourteen years. She has worked specifically with disenfranchised minority communities and has taken extensive multicultural training to support her work. As an African American female, TaNesha serves as both knowledgeable and an in-demand resource in that specific population. Using a holistic approach to therapy with a framework centered on reality(choice) based therapy, TaNesha looks at all aspects of a person’s life in order to help them identify areas of change.

I specialize in helping children , teens, and adults increase their emotional and behavioral regulation for anxiety disorders, OCD, and early childhood behavioral challenges. Through a collaborative approach, I provide individual therapy with the child , while also involving parents in the process to provide parents with the tools to support their child /teen. My collaborative, relational, playful, light-hearted style allows me to develop a warm, compassionate therapeutic relationship with every client, which creates a safe environment for children , teens, and adults to learn the skills to manage daily life experiences.