Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Bayport, MN

I believe life's challenges are opportunities for us to grow as human beings. Whether you or a family member are struggling with an old problem that keeps coming back or facing an entirely new problem, there is hope. I use research based assessments and treatments to help you or your family member overcome these concerns and thrive in your life.

I believe that an authentic, honest relationship is foundational to making therapy and assessment a meaningful experience. I strive to take an affirming, holistic, and collaborative approach in my work and to provide a safe, empowering experience in which being seen and accepted provides the foundation for growth and change. My work is grounded in emotion-focused and feminist/multicultural perspectives, and I integrate a variety of other approaches including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or unhappy? Perhaps you've had some recent challenges. You used to be able to handle it all, but lately it hasn’t been as easy. Are you eager to feel better, but not sure where to start? I’m here to help! I know it can be a little scary to start therapy and share your challenges with someone you just met. I totally get it! That's why I provide a compassionate and nonjudgmental space that allows you to be yourself and make necessary changes. Together we will work to identify unhelpful patterns that might be keeping you stuck. I want you to feel seen, heard and supported.

My clients come to me stressed, lonely, misunderstood, and grieving. I help them learn to live with these normal feelings put on us by today's demands. Sometimes there is no resolution or quick fix. However, my clients leave feeling seen and with tools to self-regulate when I'm not with them.

I work with adolescents, teens, and adults who experience distress related to anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, tic disorders, self-esteem, and interpersonal relationships. My goals are to help my clients process complex feelings, find independence, and reduce cognitive concerns while also recognizing each person has unique needs. In practice, I lean into cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches as well as EMDR. I strive for each client to experience a cognitive shift that will lead to healthier decision making and less emotional stress.

I specialize in working with young adults who are struggling with OCD and Anxiety that impacts their romantic relationships and faith values (for those who seek it). Together, we can make sense of your experiences (both past and present), dig a little deeper to identify patterns keeping you stuck, and create realistic and actionable steps toward improving your overall health and relationships. My clients are dedicated to their personal growth and healing journey and are motivated to expand awareness and improve their overall well-being and sense of self.

I specialize in treating individuals with OCD, generalized anxiety, specific phobias, hoarding disorder, body-focused repetitive behaviors, and related anxiety disorders. If you are struggling with excessive fear, obsessive and/or intrusive thoughts, compulsive or ritualistic behaviors, chronic feelings of doubt, difficulty tolerating uncertainty, hopelessness, clutter, disorganization, shame, and/or patterns of avoidance that are impacting your life, you are not alone. There is hope and evidence-based therapy available.

Hello! I'm currently accepting new clients! I’m glad you’re here! Reading therapist bios and reaching out for therapy takes an enormous amount of courage and so proud of you for taking that first step! My job as your therapist is to help you navigate distress- while discovering worthiness, purpose and meaning in your life. I will gently push you towards your goals, and challenge you at times, in a way that feels supportive and kind. I will work from the perspective of your values, to help you move through stressors with awareness and insight. Working on this will guide you on a safe and nurturing journey that is well-worth taking!

Every healing journey is unique, and I am eager to help you foster wellbeing. I work with teens and adults offering trauma-informed, individual therapy, psychological testing, and group counseling to address many issues including anxiety, depression, OCD, life transitions, identity development, and grief and loss. As a therapist, I want to understand the world as you do and help you cultivate the motivation needed to make changes. I see you as the expert in your life, and I ask questions to help you generate understanding.

When my clients takes the first step towards healing, they are often unsure about what they want, what they will talk about, or how they will ever get there. Taking that first step to get help is commendable. As a Mayo Clinic trained clinician, I am here to support them on their journey to a happier, healthier life. Those who see me most often are adults with mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, or stress. I also specialize in teens struggling with Anxiety, OCD, and Depression and men who are navigating areas of stress in their roles, relationships, and/or career. Together, we build a foundation for lasting emotional growth and well-being.

I am currently practicing out of CARE Counseling's Mendota Heights location, but I will be permanently moving to the Woodbury location on April 1st 2024 - - - I provide Individual counseling via both telehealth and in-person for individuals ages 12 and older at CARE Counseling. I most often work with individuals who experience difficulties with body image or self esteem, gender dysphoria, mild eating disorders, traumatic stress, anxiety, OCD, depression, and more. I use an Integrated approach of primarily narrative, existential, and feminist therapies, and often pull from other lenses depending on an individual's story.

All are welcome at Canvas Health! Our compassionate clinicians help children, adolescents, adults, and families who struggle with mental illness and substance use disorders through exceptional clinical care. We work with clients from every walk of life who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction, substance use disorders, panic attacks, mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, and more. We specialize in complex issues that can be addressed through our more than 35 programs.

3/16/2024: We are accepting new clients! 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).

We don't always choose what happens to us but we do have a choice in how we respond to what happens. Therapy can assist in helping create healthy constructive responses that nurture growth and healing. I hope to create a safe, non-judgmental space in order for this to happen. I have over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have worked with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, parent/child conflict, codependency, life transitions, grief/loss, OCD, ADHD, and personality disorders. I am also an EMDRIA approved EMDR trained clinician.

I work with individuals, couples and families in helping them to feel understood, while empowering them toward more effective patterns of thinking, feeling and interacting.

Hello! I am so glad you are taking the first steps in seeking support. In our work together you can expect me to be down to earth, kind, and personable. Together we will identify practical, concrete solutions to address your concerns while processing and working through deeper issues or stressors that are keeping you stuck. I will both challenge and support you. I am upfront and open with my clients in a gentle way and I flex my approach based upon your unique needs.

Maybe you’ve had some recent challenges and are eager to make some changes. You’ve felt stressed, overwhelmed, or unhappy. You used to be able to handle it all, but lately it hasn’t been as easy. Perhaps relationships and work have been harder to manage. You may even feel insecure, alone and like no one else could truly understand. You are ready to make changes now.

I believe that growth and change are always possible, and I am here to help guide clients in their unique journey. Whether you are struggling with issues related to trauma, addiction, feelings of sadness, self-doubt, shame, guilt, or any other life/situational stress, recovery is ALWAYS possible and there is ALWAYS hope. I use science based treatments and assessments tailored to your individual needs so you can heal and learn to reclaim your life in a safe, non-judgmental, supportive therapy environment.