Therapists in Hastings, MN

I am a geriatric social worker/therapist who works with older adults providing 1) therapy and 2)consulting services. These include issues such as: depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance abuse problems, relationship problems, difficulty aging, identifying cognitive difficulties, dementia, helping individuals to transition to a higher or different level of care.

Accepting New Clients and some insurance plans! Beth helps adults heal from complex trauma, sexual assaults, past relationships, body-image issues, and many other issues. After working with Beth, clients often report feeling a renewed sense of control back over their lives, improved mood, better sleep, and ultimately feeling confident about who they are.

I am a Latinx bilingual licensed psychologist dedicated to supporting people from diverse cultural and economic background as they cultivate their own resilience building practices. I use my experience working with patients to determine how to best facilitate the development of a healthy mind/body. The human psyche is beautifully complicated. It can create for us moments of exhilarating joy and excruciating pain. The key to maximize joy and minimize pain is very different for each individual. It is important to have a wide range of resilience building practices to draw from in order to create individualized self-care plans.

People come into therapy because they want something to change in their lives--how they feel, how they relate to others, how they handle stress. I enjoy working with people who want to commit to working in therapy; who have the courage to face the important issues; who want to work collaboratively with me to find the solutions to feeling better. I consider myself a guide and coach in this process as we get to know each other. It gives me great joy to watch my clients grow, change and start to enjoy life again.

Immediate availability. You've carried the weight of your struggles alone for far too long. The mere thought of reaching out for help, expressing your needs, and acknowledging your worth as a person feels like an insurmountable hurdle! Anxiety and depression seem to have a firm grip, distorting your perspective. Navigating through emotions has become a labyrinth, and anger simmers beneath the surface. The pressures of life have left you seeking effective stress management strategies. Self-esteem feels elusive, and issues related to masculinity and femininity weigh heavily on your shoulders. Perfectionism has crushed self-acceptance.

I work with people who want better relationships with others and better relationships with themselves. Couples, families, and individuals I see are bright, curious, motivated people who find their lives disrupted somehow - by the intrusion of traumatic experiences, life transitions, or persistent struggles with mental health that don't resolve on their own. I have a deep understanding of the unique therapy needs of therapists and doctors and their partners and families, and I enjoy working with folks anywhere on the gender and sexuality spectra. I also work with torture and war trauma survivors, refugees, and asylum seekers.

Over the course of an individual's life, new events can lead to a disruption in the ability to effectively cope with stressors that may have once been handled effectively. As such, my professional focus is on helping clients who have been through a traumatic/stressful event heal more effectively so that they may resume their lives in a healthier and happier manner. I work primarily from a Cognitive-Behavioral and Strength-based approach, and specific mental health concerns I specialize in include, but are not limited to, Relationship Difficulties, Parenting, Addiction, Depression/Anxiety, Trauma/PTSD, and Grief.

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.

Stress is building and you're becoming overwhelmed, you're feeling on the edge of burnout. It's getting hard to face the day, and when you do get through it, you're so exhausted you have nothing left to give. Trust us...life doesn't have to be like this. Maybe you're worried about your kids, you see them struggling and anxious and you don't know how to help. Or your relationship is strained and you try to connect, but it's just not working. You're worried about your family, and your future. We are here to help. We know with some support, you can feel better, get back on track, and enjoy your life and relationships again.

I am passionate about helping you heal & grow. I provide a comfortable, non-judgmental & supportive atmosphere where you can process difficult emotions, gain awareness of what keeps you in suffering, & integrate newfound insights to bring relief. I am sensitive to the ways your past experiences & future anxieties impact your present. When traumatic events or unexpressed feelings are left unattended we can become identified with these states and depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationship problems and self-sabotage can arise. It can be difficult to make changes & overcome obstacles without support, new tools or insight.

I offer an individualized approach to psychotherapy, drawing from over a decade of experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, emotion dysregulation, and problems in relationships. I've completed advanced training in a variety of evidence-based interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral, dialectical-behavioral, interpersonal, and compassion-focused therapies, as well as training in mind-body and somatic practices, to help meet the diverse needs of my clientele. I have a passion for helping clients develop healthy relationships while pursuing recovery from experiences of trauma, moral injury, and shame.

At NorthStar Counseling Center, we understand everyone has internal and relationship struggles at times. We have a broad range of experience working with adolescents dealing with emotional or behavioral difficulties and with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, life cycle transitions, and trauma. We also provide counseling for relationship issues between parents and children, couples, families experiencing divorce, and blended families. Whatever challenges you or your loved ones might be facing, we're here to help you through them.

New location in Minneapolis! I believe the road to healing begins with a therapeutic relationship based on acceptance, trust, and unconditional positive regard. Using person centered approaches, I guide clients towards exploring strengths and values to help frame their thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a way that focuses on their proven resilience and empowers clients to live their most authentic lives. My greatest reward as a therapist is witnessing the courage and vulnerability clients demonstrate in taking steps to transform their lives by using healthy coping mechanisms, new forms of communication, and CBT skills.

I have immediate openings! I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with about 10 years of experience working in residential, inpatient, intensive outpatient, and outpatient therapy settings. I received my Masters in Social Work from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and my Bachelors from University of Wisconsin-Madison. I work with individual adolescents, young adults, and adults, and can help with a wide variety of concerns. I have about 5 years of experience providing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy; my clients have stated they appreciate the practical skills it teaches them to use in their day-to-day lives.

My approach is non-blaming, strength based and encouraging. I specialize in relationship issues, anxiety, depression, family-of-origin work, and self-esteem. I use a combination of dependable, proven, effective techniques and integrate ideas and thoughts from many sources. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with training in individual counseling, family and relationship counseling. If you want practical, realistic, caring help, you will find it here.