Psychological Testing and Evaluation Therapists in Newport, MN

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.

There is a person behind that problem who desires to experience a more meaningful, satisfactory, and purposeful life despite past or current life experiences and challenges. I believe this goal can be achieved through a safe and non-judgmental space where I will listen to understand, acknowledge your strengths and experiences, support, empower, and collaborate with you during your recovery journey. It is my great and humble desire to provide my clients from diverse backgrounds with evidence-based interventions and assessments that reflect their interests, values, culture, and needs.

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.

My goal as a therapist is to genuinely connect with and support clients in their journey. It is a privilege to walk with others on their path towards healing and knowing themselves. I strive to make sure my clients feel seen and heard as their true selves, experience warmth and security in the counseling room, and know that I unconditionally accept them. I believe therapy should be a true partnership between myself and my client; we are a team working toward your desired healing, growth, and change. I am committed to providing a safe and inviting atmosphere for all people, identities, and needs.

Accepting residents of MN. Do you often feel misunderstood, scared, stuck, unheard, or like you don't matter? Sometimes life experiences have us feeling like we are constantly struggling or fighting to survive. Maybe you feel like it's difficult to connect with others or even find it difficult to love yourself. This can leave you feeling lonely and unsure of the future, possibly even unsure if you can trust anyone to understand your struggles. I have interest in helping those who struggle with chronic pain, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief, and psychological trauma.

I specialize in Psychological Testing with children, adolescents and adults to evaluate Cognitive, Adaptive, Behavior and Personality functioning. Requests for these evaluations are typically in response to concerns about daily functioning, inattentiveness, hyperactivity, academic difficulties, behavioral or emotional problems, developmental disabilities, diagnostic clarification for medication therapy and treatment planning or to document a need for support services at home, school or place of employment. These are often requested by therapists, physicians, school counselors, parents, psychiatrists, employers, judges, attorneys, case managers, other community providers as well as self referred. I am experienced in working with culturally diverse populations and language interpreters.

People who see me for individual therapy are usually facing turmoil either due to current stressors or past issues that keep surfacing and prevent them from moving forward in their lives. Often, people tell me that they feel "stuck" and need direction/guidance. By working with me they identify their inner strengths and capabilities; they feel confident in themselves to take on challenges that come their way. In therapy we identify things that should change because what clients are doing currently is not helping. I problem solve and discuss ways to make their present meaningful. My strength based approach resonates with clients.

At this time I only provide forensic evaluations. These services are referred by other professionals or attorneys, and are self-paid.

I am a licensed psychologist and licensed drug and alcohol counselor in the state of Minnesota. I was licensed as a drug and alcohol counselor for about 15 years before becoming a psychologist. I also have a graduate certificate in Play Therapy. In the therapy process I prefer to work with clients in a colloborative manner to help you identify the issue bringing you to therapy and develop skills to help you outside the therapy space to help with the issue. My aim is to help you reach your goals focusing on strengths already present in you as well as teaching new coping skills.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in psychological evaluations for ADHD, 2e autism, gifted and talented, and learning disorders. My specialty is twice-exceptional youth and adults. I enjoy assessing both children and adults to help you understand more about your own or your child's brain and how it works. I am able to help you figure out the next steps for yourself or your child in their journey through school or work. In addition, I provide psychotherapy for ages 5 on up and offer parent guidance support. My unique approaches to therapy include nutrition and supplement guidance.

Dr. Nippoldt-Baca is a board certified clinical neuropsychologist and board certified subspecialist in pediatric neuropsychology. She is the team neuropsychologist and alternate team neuropsychologist providing concussion care to several professional sports teams in MN. Dr. Nippoldt-Baca serves on several committees for the Sports Neuropsychological Society, and has a podcast with five of her favorite power-women and sports neuropsychologists called, Drmomcast.

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.

We provide testing for children and adults in these areas: Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, ADHD, and Gifted and Talented/Twice Exceptional. A neuropsychological evaluation helps in determining the cause of the struggle, clarifying whether a diagnosis is appropriate, and creating a recommendation plan. At Minnesota Neuropsychology, we are dedicated to providing meaningful neuropsychological evaluations to address your specific questions. Let's work together to understand the struggle, highlight the strengths, and see what can be done to help.

We all need to feel seen and heard, especially in difficult times. Accompanying my clients in their journey in the midst of life's challenges is an honor. I work from a strength-based position, incorporating family systems orientations to help obtain and use the tools necessary to cultivate change and growth. As a marriage and family therapist I love to see families and individuals thrive and live healthy lives. I am passionate about mental health with an integrative perspective that includes mindfulness and spirituality.

We believe you are inherently resilient and that with our expertise, you can reclaim your full potential to manage the mental health challenges you experience. Our clinical and support teams are committed to you and your mental health. We work collaboratively to maintain the highest standard of care for you, which includes listening to your needs and ensuring that our services are a good fit for you. ​Our clinicians have years of clinical experience working with diverse populations whose emotional, psychological and behavioral challenges range from mild to severe. We look forward to being a part of your process.

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.

Life can be hard and throw numerous obstacles in our way. Individuals I work with tend to experience stress and other symptoms that are getting in the way of their ultimate happiness and other important goals. I help others by building a strong foundation in the relationship between the therapist and the client. I tailor treatment with the client's goals in mind. To do this, I use evidence-based treatments as well as a blend of evidence-informed practices.

My approach to therapy has been informed by my work with individuals, couples and families who have experienced varied and unique challenges. Despite these differences, there are common themes and desires: a sense of security and personal growth, resolving conflict, and building love and respect in marriages or other intimate relationships. Parents seek to manage modern pressures, multiple demands, and opportunities for their children. For those parents with scheduled parenting time, they seek a shared vision of their children's best interest - and shared goals in preparing their kids to meet life's obstacles with determination and resilience.