UCare Therapists in 55449

Christina enjoys working with individuals, couples and families helping support them in making changes they want to make. She has her B.A. in Sociology and Diversity Studies from SCSU and her M.S. in MHC from Walden University. She is an LPCC, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the State of MN. Christina has worked 10 years in clinical counseling. She has 24 additional years working with children, and families with services that are person-centered, strength-based and therapeutic. She has worked in foster and long-term residential based programs, as well as crisis, substance abuse treatment, vocational and education areas.

My professional experiences have taught me that my passion is working with children and families. I have a wealth of knowledge in infant and child mental health. Also, I work with children who have trauma histories and the families that care for them. I have experience assisting with adoption issues, family work, anxiety, depression, PTSD, coping with life change, and child and adolescent mental health issues. Working collaboratively with parents is also an essential part of my therapy practice.

I offer therapy adapted to the needs of the client. If brief, problem-focused work is needed, I offer it. For clients seeking a fuller understanding of themselves and their personality styles, I provide open-ended, insight-based therapy. Because I recognize each person as a whole, complex individual, I try to see each person and each set of difficulties in context. Proper resolution of problems often requires attention to the complexity--the emotional, physical, cognitive, spiritual, and interpersonal dimensions --of the client's experience. Prevention of future difficulties also ranks high in the priorites of my therapeutic work.

As a therapist, I believe that authenticity and the therapeutic relationship are invaluable. I believe that therapy will not work if there is not a strong therapeutic alliance. I tend to be a laid back, compassionate clinician who values humor in session, but I am also not afraid to challenge you and be direct. I believe each individual is unique, therefore I do not believe there is one set way to do therapy. I value meeting individuals where they are at and learning about their strengths to help them in session. I work with adults ages 18+.

Licensed School Counselor, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor working from an Adlerian framework to offer safe, supportive, challenging of emotional and chemical health concerns for children, teens, and adults in a comfortable, accepting environment.

I strive to provide a supportive and safe environment for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviors and to look at ways to facilitate change to improve your life.

Compassionate and Caring. Over 30 years experience with individual, marriage and family therapy. Certified Family Trauma Professional.

Because therapy can be intimidating, I make it a point to be sure all of my clients feel comfortable, welcomed and understood. I specialize in the treatment of: trauma, depression, anxiety, & addiction. I treat people through the use of attachment theory and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Attachment theory can help individuals examine the experiences of their relationships and process them in a healthier manner. I use EMDR in the treatment of trauma and other mental health needs, such as: anxiety, addiction and depression.

Welcome. I have been providing therapy services for 20+ years in many settings including: inpatient hospital units, outpatient hospital clinics, emergency departments and outpatient mental health clinics. I work with adolescents, adults of all ages and couples. I specialize in eating disorders, bipolar disorder and OCD. I believe balance is key to a successful, healthy life. In visiting this website, you are taking the first step in improving your quality of life. I look forward to meeting you.

Clinicians at the Coon Rapids mental health and substance use disorder clinic offer mental health therapy, psychiatry, substance disorder assessment, substance use disorder treatment, ARMHS, and Care Coordination.

I help individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem, along with a range of other issues. In a world of immeasurable connections, more people feel isolated than ever before. Through therapy, I help people heal, grow, and connect to improve their well-being and embrace life with courage and common sense.

Life can be tough - and we are not meant to go through life alone! Many of the individuals that I work with feel like they have gotten to a place where they feel overwhelmed and need a space to process this stress with someone other than friends or partner. These folks typically include students (from undergraduates to the doctoral level), parents of young children, and individuals in high-stress jobs (educators, healthcare professionals), and people who are exploring their own identity. I enjoy working with people 18+ in an individual setting to help reconnect with their most authentic selves.

Making the choice to start therapy is a difficult one. You’re here because you are making a brave choice and you’re wanting help to break from that feeling of being stuck in one or more areas of your life. You try and form healthier habits and quit the old ones, but for some reason it is not working. You desire relationships that build you up, but more often than not, you find yourself in unhealthy ones, and are left feeling confused and alone. Parenting, school and life feel overwhelming and you are ready for a long lasting change. Good News, you’ve come to the right place !

WHAT WE DO: Fuller Living & Associates offers counseling and therapy for individuals, couples, and families and has immediate openings every day of the week. We journey with clients through nearly any hardship.We provide a safe and non-judgmental environment in which we hear you through ears of empathy and understanding. We have experience working with individuals facing many issues and we believe in the power of effective and efficient care. We also take a faith based approach for those who desire that.

Clients I work with are often not very willing to open up about themselves and are at times uninterested in therapy. Some would like to change but do not want to have to talk with someone to accomplish change, others have tried before and never been able to form a good relationship with a therapist. My clients often have a high resting level of anger and likely have had issues in life with anger or are described as difficult by others.

Day after day you feel like you're focused on others and their reactions or ending up in relationships that leave you feeling alone and disappointed? Maybe you find yourself laying down at night feeling like your mind is racing and getting yet another night of restless sleep? If you're finding yourself feeling too overwhelmed to make decisions, questioning your relationships and yourself, or feeling trapped by your past, it might be time to reach out. It can be lonely, terrifying, and confusing to make sense of what you're feeling in your mind and body and taking that first step requires a lot of strength.