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Tina Watson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
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Tina Watson

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

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3505 High Point Drive North, Oakdale, MN 55128
Let's Connect (651) 505-8707
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I'm a marriage and family therapist (out-of-network, private-pay) and enjoy working with families, couples, individuals, children, teens, and adults across the lifespan. I'm dedicated to helping my clients find, develop, and care for the hidden, underdeveloped, and wounded parts of themselves so they can live authentic lives rather than existing in the shadows. We discover ways to bring their lives into alignment with who they really are and strengthen their most meaningful relationships. I develop trusting relationships with my clients and seek to understand and respect people within their family, community, and cultural contexts.
I specialize in working with clients and families who have experienced trauma, relational distress, and the weariness that comes with holding the injustices of this world. I welcome the opportunity to partner with my clients and families to process those experiences within a safe relationship so they can get moving with the beautiful life that awaits them.
Questions, doubts, curiosities, wild dreams, salty language, and all forms of humor (or even the lack thereof, but we can work on that) are welcome. Nothing is too big or too small, it is what it is, and we can work through it together. Take a look at my website and if you think we'd make a good therapy team, reach out and let's get the conversation started.
Call or Tina Watson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (651) 505-8707

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

3505 High Point Drive North

Oakdale, MN 55128 map

(651) 505-8707
My website
I offer therapy sessions in-person and online via video. My general hours are Monday through Thursday 9am-4pm and some Friday mornings.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Spirituality and Relationship Issues 
I see individuals and families  
Let's Connect (651) 505-8707
Photo of Tina Watson, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

3505 High Point Drive North

Oakdale, MN 55128 map

(651) 505-8707
My website
I offer therapy sessions in-person and online via video. My general hours are Monday through Thursday 9am-4pm and some Friday mornings.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Spirituality and Relationship Issues 
I see individuals and families  

Finances

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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I'm a private-pay, out-of-network clinician. Clients make payments directly to my practice through their online client portal. I'm happy to provide a superbill for clients who want to submit a reimbursement claim. Fees and scheduling options are noted on my website.
Photo of Tina Watson, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Tina Watson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (651) 505-8707
"
I'm a private-pay, out-of-network clinician. Clients make payments directly to my practice through their online client portal. I'm happy to provide a superbill for clients who want to submit a reimbursement claim. Fees and scheduling options are noted on my website.
Photo of Tina Watson, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Tina Watson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (651) 505-8707

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Minnesota / 1158 Tina Watson
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 25 years
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Wisconsin Marriage and Family Therapist 2306-124 / 2025
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I'm a former professor (don't hold that against me) with over 20 years of clinical experience working with folks from all walks of life, including helping professionals, first responders, military members, law enforcement, want-to-be therapists, stand-up comics, and well-meaning knuckleheads.
Photo of Tina Watson, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Tina Watson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (651) 505-8707
"
I'm a former professor (don't hold that against me) with over 20 years of clinical experience working with folks from all walks of life, including helping professionals, first responders, military members, law enforcement, want-to-be therapists, stand-up comics, and well-meaning knuckleheads.
Photo of Tina Watson, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Tina Watson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (651) 505-8707

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Spirituality
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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One of my clinical specialties is processing trauma. I'm trained in Acceleration Resolution Therapy (ART), a trauma modality that is very successful at reducing the emotional intensity of traumatic experiences. Many times, ART can bring great relief after only a few sessions.
Photo of Tina Watson, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Tina Watson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (651) 505-8707
"
One of my clinical specialties is processing trauma. I'm trained in Acceleration Resolution Therapy (ART), a trauma modality that is very successful at reducing the emotional intensity of traumatic experiences. Many times, ART can bring great relief after only a few sessions.
Photo of Tina Watson, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Tina Watson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (651) 505-8707

Endorsement

Kelsey Kitzmann
Kelsey Kitzmann
Marriage & Family TherapistMSLMFT
Tina is a highly skilled and experienced clinician. Her warmth, patience, and care create a wonderful backdrop to her work with her clients. I highly recommend Tina!

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Existential
  • Family / Marital
  • Feminist
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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My therapeutic approach is an integrative framework tailored to each client based on specific challenges, goals, personality, and past efforts towards healing and growth. It's primarily informed by culturally responsive understandings of family systems, practical theology, psychodynamic, attachment, and trauma-informed frameworks, mixed with a dash of feminist theory for good measure.
Photo of Tina Watson, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Tina Watson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (651) 505-8707
"
My therapeutic approach is an integrative framework tailored to each client based on specific challenges, goals, personality, and past efforts towards healing and growth. It's primarily informed by culturally responsive understandings of family systems, practical theology, psychodynamic, attachment, and trauma-informed frameworks, mixed with a dash of feminist theory for good measure.
Photo of Tina Watson, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Tina Watson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (651) 505-8707

Location

Primary Location

3505 High Point Drive North

Oakdale, MN 55128

(651) 505-8707
"
I offer therapy sessions in-person and online via video. My general hours are Monday through Thursday 9am-4pm and some Friday mornings.
Photo of Tina Watson, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Tina Watson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (651) 505-8707
"
I offer therapy sessions in-person and online via video. My general hours are Monday through Thursday 9am-4pm and some Friday mornings.
Photo of Tina Watson, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Tina Watson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (651) 505-8707