Therapists in Minnetonka, MN
JoAnna Van Otterloo
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Minnetonka, MN 55305 (Online Only)
I utilize an integrative, strength-based approach pulling from a variety of techniques and interventions to help empower my clients in working through life’s transitions and challenges.
We all go through periods of time in our lives when we could use a helping hand. Many different circumstances exist that can cause us to struggle: stress, life transitions, parenting, relational challenges, unresolved issues from the past, etc. Counseling can be a great place to find support and get help with figuring out what changes you want to make and how to go about them. I enjoy building supportive relationships with my clients and helping them to navigate life’s challenges. I have a particular passion for work involving parenting challenges and the parent-child relationship.
I utilize an integrative, strength-based approach pulling from a variety of techniques and interventions to help empower my clients in working through life’s transitions and challenges.
We all go through periods of time in our lives when we could use a helping hand. Many different circumstances exist that can cause us to struggle: stress, life transitions, parenting, relational challenges, unresolved issues from the past, etc. Counseling can be a great place to find support and get help with figuring out what changes you want to make and how to go about them. I enjoy building supportive relationships with my clients and helping them to navigate life’s challenges. I have a particular passion for work involving parenting challenges and the parent-child relationship.
Cathy Rupnow
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Cathy Rupnow is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She brings valuable experience to work with trauma, all types of abuse, and healing of past and present emotional wounds. Her non-judgmental approach helps her clients deal with family conflict, isolation, and loneliness.
Cathy Rupnow is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She brings valuable experience to work with trauma, all types of abuse, and healing of past and present emotional wounds. Her non-judgmental approach helps her clients deal with family conflict, isolation, and loneliness.
Debra Orbuch Grayson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Minnetonka, MN 55305
I have been providing direct services to children, families, organizations, and businesses for thirty two years. My services help to educate, support and strengthen family, marital, personal and organizational relationships."
I have been providing direct services to children, families, organizations, and businesses for thirty two years. My services help to educate, support and strengthen family, marital, personal and organizational relationships."
Megan St Amand
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Minnetonka, MN 55305 (Online Only)
Megan’s ideal client is a child, adolescent, partners, or parent(s) seeking understanding, meaning, and healing in their life and in their relationships. Often, these are clients that have already begun their journey; they’ve read books, taken quizzes, or have completed a workbook and yet, it’s still not working. The ideal client is ready to try something different to reach their potential. Honoring our humanity and the world we live in, I utilize an umbrella approach that begins with a Trauma-Informed and Attachment Lens. Under the umbrella, are approaches used to meet the client where they are at and enable new skills to develop.
Megan’s ideal client is a child, adolescent, partners, or parent(s) seeking understanding, meaning, and healing in their life and in their relationships. Often, these are clients that have already begun their journey; they’ve read books, taken quizzes, or have completed a workbook and yet, it’s still not working. The ideal client is ready to try something different to reach their potential. Honoring our humanity and the world we live in, I utilize an umbrella approach that begins with a Trauma-Informed and Attachment Lens. Under the umbrella, are approaches used to meet the client where they are at and enable new skills to develop.
Joanna L Kelly
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minnetonka, MN 55345
Worried about your child's behavior? Struggling with parenting? Concerned about your adolescent's self image or self harm? Stuck in a negative cycle with your significant other and unsure how to connect again? Coming to terms with divorce and co-parenting? Wanting to improve family communication? Battling the shadows of depression and anxiety? Wanting change in your life but not sure what? Seeking therapy is hard and deeply personal. You are the expert in your life and I strive to make each client feel accepted, safe and understood. Together, we can discover your unique path to change and healing within yourself and relationships.
Worried about your child's behavior? Struggling with parenting? Concerned about your adolescent's self image or self harm? Stuck in a negative cycle with your significant other and unsure how to connect again? Coming to terms with divorce and co-parenting? Wanting to improve family communication? Battling the shadows of depression and anxiety? Wanting change in your life but not sure what? Seeking therapy is hard and deeply personal. You are the expert in your life and I strive to make each client feel accepted, safe and understood. Together, we can discover your unique path to change and healing within yourself and relationships.
Karina Golberg
Counselor, MA, LPCC, RPT, SEP
Verified Verified
Minnetonka, MN 55343
Using an integrative approach, I will work with you to overcome challenges you may be dealing with. I am passionate about working with trauma in people of all ages and how it impacts one's connection to Self, our attachments, and relationships. My approach incorporates the use of Somatic Experiencing, Mindfulness, Trauma-Informed Yoga and other holistic strategies to enhance the lives of those who invite me on their path to growth and healing. I believe everyone should be treated with equality and respect, and I will strive to meet you where you are at and support you in addressing the areas of concern impacting your entire being.
Using an integrative approach, I will work with you to overcome challenges you may be dealing with. I am passionate about working with trauma in people of all ages and how it impacts one's connection to Self, our attachments, and relationships. My approach incorporates the use of Somatic Experiencing, Mindfulness, Trauma-Informed Yoga and other holistic strategies to enhance the lives of those who invite me on their path to growth and healing. I believe everyone should be treated with equality and respect, and I will strive to meet you where you are at and support you in addressing the areas of concern impacting your entire being.
Lori Ann Wagner
Counselor, LPCC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
Minnetonka, MN 55305
My mission is to activate people's inner courage to overcome fear so they enjoy healthier, more productive lives and relationships. I am a creative and intuitive mental health professional who combines common sense and practical judgment garnered from past successful practice as a well-respected lawyer with an innate respect & compassion for people's unique stories. Focus: Depression; Anxiety; Relationships;Trauma/PTSD; Behavior problems - including Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) - evidence-based therapy for families with young children.
My mission is to activate people's inner courage to overcome fear so they enjoy healthier, more productive lives and relationships. I am a creative and intuitive mental health professional who combines common sense and practical judgment garnered from past successful practice as a well-respected lawyer with an innate respect & compassion for people's unique stories. Focus: Depression; Anxiety; Relationships;Trauma/PTSD; Behavior problems - including Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) - evidence-based therapy for families with young children.
Behavioral Health Services (BHSI)
Psychologist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minnetonka, MN 55343
We are a group of mental health clinicians committed to providing high quality and comprehensive care for adults, adolescents and children. Whether you arrange individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, meetings with a psychiatrist or pediatric psychiatrist to discuss medication options, or psychological testing to better understand the problem, our fully licensed and credentialed clinicians coordinate all of these services under one roof. When you visit a BHSI clinic, you can expect skilled, compassionate and collaborative care.
We are a group of mental health clinicians committed to providing high quality and comprehensive care for adults, adolescents and children. Whether you arrange individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, meetings with a psychiatrist or pediatric psychiatrist to discuss medication options, or psychological testing to better understand the problem, our fully licensed and credentialed clinicians coordinate all of these services under one roof. When you visit a BHSI clinic, you can expect skilled, compassionate and collaborative care.
Mj Pearson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, RPT
Verified Verified
Minnetonka, MN 55345
Waitlist for new clients
As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist, MJ provides play therapy for the pediatric (10 and under) population and has a passion for supporting parental mental health. MJ believes in the power of parents as the biggest predictors of growth and healing in the lives of their children! When your child senses your presence and connection, they can thrive. Making an investment in your relationship through parent child therapy is a proven way to build resiliency for both you and your child.
As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist, MJ provides play therapy for the pediatric (10 and under) population and has a passion for supporting parental mental health. MJ believes in the power of parents as the biggest predictors of growth and healing in the lives of their children! When your child senses your presence and connection, they can thrive. Making an investment in your relationship through parent child therapy is a proven way to build resiliency for both you and your child.
Michelle Finley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, DMFTABD
Verified Verified
Minnetonka, MN 55345
Have you lost someone or something that is important to you? Is life presenting you with changes that are difficult to navigate? Are relationships hard for you? Has your past created difficulties that you just can't seem to separate from? Do you feel overwhelmed by the pressure to raise perfect kids and meet the needs of everyone around you? Does your family need help? Are you a helper or therapist and need your own support? I am here, to connect with you and help you feel better.
Have you lost someone or something that is important to you? Is life presenting you with changes that are difficult to navigate? Are relationships hard for you? Has your past created difficulties that you just can't seem to separate from? Do you feel overwhelmed by the pressure to raise perfect kids and meet the needs of everyone around you? Does your family need help? Are you a helper or therapist and need your own support? I am here, to connect with you and help you feel better.
Ana McRae
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minnetonka, MN 55345 (Online Only)
Do you have questions about your child’s development? Are you questioning yourself as a caregiver? I will partner with you to better understand your child and become more compassionate with yourself through parent-centered therapy. Are you often tired, anxious, or triggered by your experiences and don’t understand why? I am here to partner with you as you move from feelings of fear, anxiety, and shame, into presence, curiosity, and creativity. Offering individual therapy for adults and parent-centered therapy for those struggling with supporting young children (0-10). Note: No current openings for individual therapy for children.
Do you have questions about your child’s development? Are you questioning yourself as a caregiver? I will partner with you to better understand your child and become more compassionate with yourself through parent-centered therapy. Are you often tired, anxious, or triggered by your experiences and don’t understand why? I am here to partner with you as you move from feelings of fear, anxiety, and shame, into presence, curiosity, and creativity. Offering individual therapy for adults and parent-centered therapy for those struggling with supporting young children (0-10). Note: No current openings for individual therapy for children.
Shannon Savageau Pichelman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Minnetonka, MN 55345
Not accepting new clients
I work with children, adolescents, young adults, and families, and specialize in working with kids who have experienced trauma. My practice also includes supporting young people and their caregivers with issues related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral concerns, gender identity and sexuality, complex family dynamics, and general adjustment to life changes.
I work with children, adolescents, young adults, and families, and specialize in working with kids who have experienced trauma. My practice also includes supporting young people and their caregivers with issues related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral concerns, gender identity and sexuality, complex family dynamics, and general adjustment to life changes.
Emily Benson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, RPT-S, SEP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Minnetonka, MN 55343
Not accepting new clients
The most common feedback I get from clients is that they can tell that I love what I do. They are so right! I believe it is a strength, not a deficit, to reach out to someone for help and support. Whether it's acute trauma, behavioral issues, or adjustment to difficult life circumstances, being heard and supported in a therapeutic setting can make a world of difference. My approach with clients is to meet them where they are, determine where they want to be, and to be an empathic witness for them in their healing journey.
The most common feedback I get from clients is that they can tell that I love what I do. They are so right! I believe it is a strength, not a deficit, to reach out to someone for help and support. Whether it's acute trauma, behavioral issues, or adjustment to difficult life circumstances, being heard and supported in a therapeutic setting can make a world of difference. My approach with clients is to meet them where they are, determine where they want to be, and to be an empathic witness for them in their healing journey.
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Kelly Heagle
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55407
I am honored to offer space to process and reflect and help clients connect to themselves and others in a deeper way. I believe we each have our own inner widsom and therapy is a place to discover that wisdom. Clients describe me as down to earth, creative, compassionate, funny, direct, warm and intuitive. I specialize in grief and loss, education, healthcare and mental health professionals, secondary and primary trauma and clients who have connection with adoption or foster care. I work from strength based and trauma informed models and draw from IFS, Attachment, Narrative and Somatic/Experiential/Sandtray modalities.
I am honored to offer space to process and reflect and help clients connect to themselves and others in a deeper way. I believe we each have our own inner widsom and therapy is a place to discover that wisdom. Clients describe me as down to earth, creative, compassionate, funny, direct, warm and intuitive. I specialize in grief and loss, education, healthcare and mental health professionals, secondary and primary trauma and clients who have connection with adoption or foster care. I work from strength based and trauma informed models and draw from IFS, Attachment, Narrative and Somatic/Experiential/Sandtray modalities.
Kaleidoscope Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MSEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55439
My approach is relational, individualized, strength-based and attachment focused.
I am a passionate therapist who believes in the power of change. As a mother of two, a wife, a child development specialist and a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, I, personally and professionally understand the highs and lows in parenting and relationships. Together, we will put the joy back into parenting, your partnership and in life! With over a decade of experience working with families, individuals and couples, I am able to help empower you, engage your children and build your relationships.
My approach is relational, individualized, strength-based and attachment focused.
I am a passionate therapist who believes in the power of change. As a mother of two, a wife, a child development specialist and a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, I, personally and professionally understand the highs and lows in parenting and relationships. Together, we will put the joy back into parenting, your partnership and in life! With over a decade of experience working with families, individuals and couples, I am able to help empower you, engage your children and build your relationships.
Jessica DuPay Ellison
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bloomington, MN 55437
This is your path, therefore I am client-centered and employ a personal strength-based approach.
We all possess the strength and ability to learn what motivates us and what holds us back. Together I'd like to create a plan to aid in reducing the pain and suffering with whatever struggles you have in life and learn new ways to find happiness and inner-peace. My passion for guiding youth has always been at the forefront of my practice. It can be difficult as a parent or guardian and see your child struggle with depression, anxiety, anger or self-esteem. I want to support your child in a way to become a happy healthy adult.
This is your path, therefore I am client-centered and employ a personal strength-based approach.
We all possess the strength and ability to learn what motivates us and what holds us back. Together I'd like to create a plan to aid in reducing the pain and suffering with whatever struggles you have in life and learn new ways to find happiness and inner-peace. My passion for guiding youth has always been at the forefront of my practice. It can be difficult as a parent or guardian and see your child struggle with depression, anxiety, anger or self-esteem. I want to support your child in a way to become a happy healthy adult.
Rosie Shayna Math
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55416
Hi! My name is Rosie. My pronouns are she/they. In my therapy practice, I work with children and teens between the ages of 4 to 18, and families. My focus is working with individuals who have experienced struggles related to anxiety and mood disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, learning disabilities, attachment disruption, changes in the family system, adjustment to stressors, and the impacts of chronic stress and trauma, as well as identify development.
Hi! My name is Rosie. My pronouns are she/they. In my therapy practice, I work with children and teens between the ages of 4 to 18, and families. My focus is working with individuals who have experienced struggles related to anxiety and mood disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, learning disabilities, attachment disruption, changes in the family system, adjustment to stressors, and the impacts of chronic stress and trauma, as well as identify development.
Elizabeth Wagner
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
Joy. It's what we're all searching for. Sometimes we need some help along the way to find it. Whether you are searching for joy for yourself, your child, or your family, I am here for you. Through a relational and compassionate approach I will help you uncover the strength and capacity that already exist within you and help you develop new insight and skills allowing you to persevere, blossom, and thrive.
Joy. It's what we're all searching for. Sometimes we need some help along the way to find it. Whether you are searching for joy for yourself, your child, or your family, I am here for you. Through a relational and compassionate approach I will help you uncover the strength and capacity that already exist within you and help you develop new insight and skills allowing you to persevere, blossom, and thrive.
Amani Yassin
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416 (Online Only)
Joy. It’s what we’re all searching for. Sometimes we need some help along the way to find it. Whether you are searching for joy for yourself, your child, or your family, we are here for you. Through a relational and compassionate approach we will help you uncover the strength and capacity that already exist within you and help you develop new skills allowing you to persevere, blossom, and thrive. We are dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and adults find their courage and their calm, helping parents find the most effective parenting strategies, and helping families interact with more empathy and compassion.
Joy. It’s what we’re all searching for. Sometimes we need some help along the way to find it. Whether you are searching for joy for yourself, your child, or your family, we are here for you. Through a relational and compassionate approach we will help you uncover the strength and capacity that already exist within you and help you develop new skills allowing you to persevere, blossom, and thrive. We are dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and adults find their courage and their calm, helping parents find the most effective parenting strategies, and helping families interact with more empathy and compassion.
Susan Ann Gustafson
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55414
My commitment is to help you make positive life changes. There are times when we are faced with obstacles and difficulties that interfere with growth and development, preventing us from achieving goals and aspirations, and diminishing our happiness and wellbeing. Psychotherapy provides a safe, nonjudgmental setting to discover solutions to challenges. With the powerful tools of communication and insight, I will help you identify counterproductive patterns and habits preventing you from living an optimal life. Together we will recognize and build upon your strengths and skills, develop new resources and strategies, and discover beneficial, healing ways of approaching your life.
My commitment is to help you make positive life changes. There are times when we are faced with obstacles and difficulties that interfere with growth and development, preventing us from achieving goals and aspirations, and diminishing our happiness and wellbeing. Psychotherapy provides a safe, nonjudgmental setting to discover solutions to challenges. With the powerful tools of communication and insight, I will help you identify counterproductive patterns and habits preventing you from living an optimal life. Together we will recognize and build upon your strengths and skills, develop new resources and strategies, and discover beneficial, healing ways of approaching your life.
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- Chanhassen
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- Saint Louis Park
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Strength-Based Therapists
How does strength-based therapy work?
During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.
Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?
Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.
How long does strength-based therapy last?
There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.
How effective is strength-based therapy?
Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.