Therapists in 55122

Everyone deserves a safe place to bring their authentic self and be met with compassion rather than criticism, empathy instead of judgment, and support in place of loneliness. It has been my privilege to create this safety for children, teens, and adults for many years and I continue to hold great honor in my role as therapist. I am gifted in being comfortable sitting with people in their pain, wrestling together with life's most challenging questions, speaking truth with gentle kindness, celebrating progress and being a soft landing for setbacks, seeing people's strengths, and making people feel seen, heard, and understood.

“I just want to understand!” “Make it make sense!” Do these sound like things you might say about…you? Or about your child? Our brains are powerful, both in all they can solve and in just how much they can hide. I find therapy is a satisfying way to dig into the mind, burrow past what's known, and revel in those “Whoa, I’ve never said that out loud before” moments. It is often that dissonance between what we consciously think and what we unconsciously hide that generates the symptoms we so badly want explained. If we can expand our definition of what "makes sense", then we make room to respect the ways we've learned to get by.

“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we’ll ever do.” Brené Brown. Melissa believes in helping individuals achieve their happiest, healthiest self and utilizes a strength-based approach to therapy services. She enjoys identifying the unique strengths in each client, building on them to challenge the negative patterns that contribute to how we see ourselves, the world, and how we believe others see us. She was inspired to work in the field because she believes in a person’s ability to be better and to heal. Melissa currently serves on the board of the Minnesota Association of MFT.

Life is difficult right now. I would be honored in being able to support you in promoting psychological wellness, including experiencing more joy, gratitude, fulfillment, and authenticity. I have substantial experience and expertise in working with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and their families. I work well with those experiencing difficulties with anxiety, depression, mood, stressful and traumatic experiences, interpersonal relationships, and with parenting. I have particular interest in development, maternal mental health, working with other mental health professionals, as well as those with diverse backgrounds.

The heart of my practice revolves around walking with others through difficult life transitions, finding strength in moments where we feel burdened and broken, as well as working through past traumatic experiences to find internal peace and freedom. No matter what walk of life, I look forward to assisting through your journey of healing and self-discovery.

Many people face issues with mental health, identity, work, and relationships. Men, however, often encounter unique societal pressures that can lead to unhealthy negative consequences such as emotional suppression and mental health problems. Men from diverse backgrounds (race/ethnicity, sexuality, gender) may struggle to seek help or express themselves emotionally with loved ones. Men are seeking guidance and support to understand their emotions and navigate problems related to work, mental health, identity and relationships. Reaching out is the hardest first step, but you're already here! Looking forward to meeting you!

My focus in therapy is to provide an environment where clients can develop coping skills and explore their own thoughts and feelings. By providing evidence-based practices including CBT and DBT, mind-body skills work clients can increase their awareness of how their own thought patterns and their impact emotionally. I have a history of skills in developing rapport and making effective progress with clients who have co-occurring disorders of mental health and addictions. My approach is integrative, collaborative, client-centered and includes alternative complimentary modalities. and co-occurring disorders from Alfred Adler Graduate School.

I strongly believe that healing trauma happens in the mind and the body. Once my clients have a good base of coping skills, I enjoy using Sensorimotor and somatic techniques to help clients heal their trauma. I also love working with women who have experienced trauma. Especially those that are going through (or have experienced) infertility/loss, the trenches of prenatal and postpartum life, sexual assault and abuse survivors and woman who want to explore their sense of self.

Authenticity serves as a catalyst for personal and communal growth. I firmly believe in the transformative power of genuine connections, where trust and respect flourish. Within such relationships, individuals find fertile ground for self-discovery and development beyond their expectations. I am committed to embracing my true self, and I extends this ethos into my therapeutic practice, infusing it with warmth, respect, guidance, humor, and unfiltered honesty.

Anxious? Depressed? Frustrated/Irritable? Having issues with your partner and not sure how to communicate with them? Having issues with a child/adolescent who is anxious/depressed/angry and you don't feel you know how to help? These are all issues I can help you with. I am a Registered Play Therapist, and have training in Level 1 and Level 2 of Gottman Method Couples Therapy. I use Love and Logic Parenting Philosophy to help with parenting issues.

Are you looking for support around anxiety, depression, grief, fertility challenges, pregnancy or postpartum, or life transitions? Do you have past attachment wounds that are getting in the way of building the life that you want to live? Have you tried therapy before, but it just didn't seem to be the right fit? We all need support at different times in our life, and we deserve support from a therapist who truly values the work they are doing with us.

As a licensed, PhD-level clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children and adolescents and has experience in child hospital settings, I provide evidenced based treatments for common mental health concerns including anxiety, OCD, depression, grief, attentional issues, behavioral challenges, health-related issues, sleep difficulties, trauma, school refusal related to mental health. I am also well versed in treating adults with pregnancy and postpartum depression and anxiety.

My clinical interests include working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, adjustment disorders, relational issues/concerns, self-injurious behaviors, suicidal ideation, self-esteem issues, trauma related issues & PTSD, complex trauma, dissociation, and personality disorders. I would like to help you be able to identify the goals you would like to achieve to live a more desirable life. Once we have this goal established, we will work together to identify new coping skills to address situations that feel distressing to you.

I specialize in helping LGBTQ folks become your favorite version of yourself. Are you a queer, trans, or nonbinary person who avoids conflict by appeasing others? Do you overdeliver in your professional and personal life to the point of exhaustion? Do you find yourself prioritizing the people in your life and putting off your own needs? I would love to connect with you. I can help you communicate your needs, set healthy boundaries, and increase self-esteem. Please explore my website, follow on insta (drjennabrownfield), and schedule a free consultation with me at drjennabrownfield.com

My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, compassion, dedication and authenticity. I strive to create a safe, supportive and trusting environment where my clients will feel comfortable, heard and understood; while exploring their thoughts, feelings, and most "raw" aspects of themselves. I meet each individual where they are and walk beside them on their journey to meet their personal goal(s) to ensure they do not feel alone. I believe the individual leads the sessions, determines what they want and need from each session and goal creation. It is a team effort, but one I am here to support and engage others/team if wanted/needed.

Immediate Availability - Hello everyone! Therapy with me is collaborative, nonjudgmental, and even fun at times. There is no pressure for you to be anything or anyone besides yourself. I believe you have the power to create change in your life, and I am here to support you along the way. I enjoy working with clients who are navigating their identities, such as cultural, gender, or religious identities. I have experience working with clients in interracial romantic relationships. I enjoy helping clients navigate their careers and/or academic journeys through high school/college/grad school.

Do you want to get to know yourself better? Therapy is a powerful tool in helping you do just that. In our work, I'll create a safe and nurturing space in which we can reduce your symptoms and achieve insight. Through our talk we'll uncover negative patterns. These patterns appear in our personal relationships or professional lives, and often in both. Often they appear most prominently when a life change happens. By understanding these unhelpful patterns, we can then address them so that you can lead a more meaningful and fulfilling life - and get "unstuck!" I work with many who identify as LGBTQ+ and am an ally.

“..Only when it is dark enough can you see the stars” -Martin Luther King, Jr. It may be a dark time in your life or you may be unable to see your own goodness buried deep inside. Possibly you just want to explore what makes you happy and alive. There are so many reasons to seek out counseling and it is because of those reasons I became a therapist. I'm naturally curious about human nature. That, along with my knowledge of mind and body, neuroscience of the brain, and over 20 years of therapy experience, I can help you find the answers you are searching for.

I work with clients ages 12 and up. I have special passions for treating folks struggling with disordered eating patterns, negative self talk, symptoms of post traumatic stress, self harm, and suicidal ideation: if you feel like life isn't worth living, I want to explore that with you. Instead of shutting it down, let's built a life you DO experience as worth living. As a transgender and autistic therapist I love to work with clients looking to explore and process gender, sexual orientation, and/or neurodivergence.