Primary Location
I am doing Telehealth in January and February 2023. I will be back in office at the beginning of March.
About
Where do you you heal? Is it always talk? I have worked with children/families/ individuals most of my career and have had to think of different ways to process feelings. For young children it's play, for older children doing art or games. For adults it may be changing one’s perspective. Brain science confirms that these methods are effective for emotional regulation. The most successful factor in therapy is the therapeutic relationship. I honor that. I partner with you on this journey. Some clients bring two session issues,others bring trauma that may need neuropsychological approaches.
It’s a essential to develop a trusting relationship between myself and the client. My strong background in child development provides a solid base when working with both children and adults. Especially when working on issues of trauma and attachment. Integrating supportive approaches: art, EMDR, Somatic healing, nature, animals, sand play, and play.
Recently I moved from Dakota County to Washington county. My husband and I are semi retired. I prefer in person therapy which I can offer when home, but there are times when we will be traveling and I will need to use Telehealth. If you are looking for a down to earth, creative and experienced therapist call me and we will work on your growth together.
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Call or Email Paula Achenbach for a free 15 minute consultation now - (952) 479-5056
Finances
- Session Fee: $75 per session
- Sliding Scale: Yes
Pay By:
Cash, Health Savings Account, Venmo
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Aetna
- BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Ceridian
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- LifeWorks | Morneau Shepell
- Medica
- Optum
- PreferredOne
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Check with your provider to see what coverage you have with me. I send first session in and then so charge the copay.
Email me or call (952) 479-5056 with questions.
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 29 Years
- License: Minnesota / 1005
- School: University of Wisconsin, Stout
- Year Graduated: 1994
I have additional training in: Somatic and Trauma Healing , Equine/horse therapy, sand play and play therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
Additional Credentials
- Certificate: Registered Play Therapist -Supervisor
- Certificate Date: 2023
- Certificate: LMFT / 1005
- Certificate Date: 2021
Primary Location
Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Child
- Anxiety
Issues
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Attachment
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Women's Issues
Mental Health
- Impulse Control Disorders
Client Focus
Ethnicity:
Native American
Age
- Elders (65+)
- Adults
- Teen
- Preteen
- Children (6 to 10)
- Toddler
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- EMDR
- Energy Psychology
- Experiential Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Internal Family Systems, Play Therapy, Somatic
- Jungian
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Play Therapy
- Sandplay
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Modality
- Individuals
- Family
Last Modified: 3 Jan 2023
(952) 479-5056