Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Apple Valley, MN

Do you identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or have non-traditional relationship dynamics? Do you feel disconnected from your partner(s) or self? We can navigate the barriers which prevent you from having the connections you desire with others and yourself. Do you respond in ways that you just don't understand and feel out of your control at times? Let's work together to understand and change patterns which no longer serve you. Are you unsure of the path you are on and want to embark on a journey that matches with your authentic self, but first need to figure out what that means to you? I can help guide you in self exploration.

Greetings, and thank you for considering me as your therapist. I am dedicated to providing a compassionate and supportive space for individuals seeking positive change and personal growth. My practice is rooted in a commitment to cultural responsiveness, recognizing and honoring the unique backgrounds and experiences of each individual. I firmly believe that a safe and inclusive environment is essential for the therapeutic journey. Clients often describe my therapeutic style as authentic and relatable. I understand the importance of feeling seen and heard in the therapeutic process.

I provide individual therapy and am dedicated to working with young children, women who experience domestic/intimate partner violence, and adults, as well as individuals who experience mental health and substance use issues. Therapy is one of the first and most significant steps a person can take to start making positive changes in their life. I work with my clients to provide a safe and open space to explore current challenges and their impact on daily life. I value the importance of a therapeutic relationship and focus on building a personable rapport with my clients to establish trust and acceptance.

You don't have to face life's difficulties by yourself. With caring assistance and proven therapeutic methods, I'm ready to join you on the path to recovery and positive change. In our collaborative work, we can explore the intricacies of your inner experiences and help you develop the strength to create the life you truly want. My role is to provide a supportive presence and effective strategies so you can heal, grow, and flourish. As a therapist, I am aware of how intimidating it can be to ask for help. My strategy is based on cooperation, respect, and empathy. I offer a secure environment where you are free to explore your ideas

Empathetic therapist offering compassion and healing; helping to build resilience through skill building, trauma work, and self-discovery. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals to explore and process behaviors, thoughts, and feelings that can lead to isolation, anger, relationship strain, anxiety, panic, depression, self-harm, and suicidal ideations. With a strengths-based approach, empowering clients to reclaim a sense of control and restore self-confidence. Specializing in trauma, religious trauma, borderline personality, anxiety, depression, sexual health, postpartum, LGBTQIA+ support, EMDR, CBT, and DBT trained.

I have worked with men suffering from substance abuse and mental health disorders at Park Avenue Treatment Center in Minneapolis, for approximately 10 years. I have over twenty years of experience working with the homeless populations in the Twin Cities. I believe in the Person Centered Therapy, and Adlerian Therapy philosophy approaches of community, optimism, and hope. This fosters my belief in the resiliency and the growth of individuals. I also use Cognitive Behavioral techniques for self-awareness.

Tori meets with adolescent and adult clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma and attachment concerns, and adjustment concerns. Clients meet with Tori for help addressing these concerns and setting goals that are in line with their values. Benefits clients have gained from working with Tori include increasing cognitive flexibility and present moment awareness. Tori enjoys helping clients build these skills in order to improve their mental wellbeing.

I enjoy coming alongside individuals, couples, and families, and helping those who would like to work through their challenges with stress, anxiety, PTSD, depression, ADHD, academic difficulties, family problems, or other mental health concerns. I believe it is important to develop a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients, to be compassionate, to listen carefully to them, to encourage them and empower them, to help them experience healing and hope in their lives.

I understand that each person has a unique journey and I strive to meet people where they are at. My goal is to cultivate a nonjudgmental and comfortable space for people to feel understood and heard. I understand the importance of a collaborative relationship and encourage clients to feel empowered to take steps towards the change they are seeking.

I believe that every one of us is trying our best and sometimes we need help from a professional to offer us additional perspective. Each one of us is the expert in our own lives, but we do not always see the water we are swimming in that might be causing us distress. Therapy is a collaborative process where we explore what works best for you. I would love to partner with you to help you find your way forward.

I provide a safe and confidential space to work through past and current experiences, traumas, and identify goals. I teach and model healthy coping skills to manage life stressors. My friends would describe me as attentive, a good listener, inciteful, direct, encouraging, and caring. I have 7+ years working in mental health, with the last 3 in a clinical office setting. I offer anyone who is looking for healing, the opportunity to take the first steps towards in by sharing your truth, and your story with the goal of finding meaning, and stepping into your purpose.

I'm Josh Olayiwola. Hi there. I'm excited to see you visit my page and take a significant step in your health. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), having worked in both clinical and school settings. Further, I'm pursuing CMPC through the Association for Applied Sports Psychology (AASP). Do you anxioutime? Perhaps you are depressed more often than not? Maybe you have trouble focusing. Or maybe you suffer from sports performance anxiety as a high school or collegiate athlete. You've come to the correct page! As you journey through the highs and lows of life, I'm excited to walk alongside you.

I am not accepting new clients at this time. I specialize in trauma and also work with individuals coming to therapy with a wide spectrum of concerns. My goal is to help clients reduce, manage, and resolve their issues. Clients learn to increase their emotional IQs and emotional regulation skills, develop better communication skills, strengthen their most resourced self, and manage ego states (my anxious part, depressed part, my angry part, etc.). I use cognitive behavioral therapy, Internal Family Systems (parts work), and other therapies and modalities. In session, treatments are offered and practiced, such as EMDR.

Available to work with any individual in Minnesota, I approach therapy with a deeply empathetic and a client-centered focus. My interests lie in trauma and grief, anxiety and depression, and life transitions. When left unattended, these issues can snowball into more problems that can affect your ability to show up as the best version of yourself. You may find you've been experiencing disordered eating, relational issues, sexual health fluctuations, diminished self worth, and/or sleep disorders. Therapy can help!

Dr. Laura Ehlert, PsyD, LP specializes in working with children who display developmental issues such as ADHD, poor emotion regulation, impulsivity, processing/learning deficits, social skills delays and poor behavior management. Clients and families interested in understanding how their child's brain and sensory systems work to create these behavioral and emotional issues will find my approach to be very effective and supportive to everyone in the family system or school environment.

Therapy is all about the engagement and relationship with my client. There needs to be a mutual trust and open dialogue in each session. I will provide a non-judgmental environment to explore difficult relationships and other areas of life. I believe in the power of language - the words you choose reflect how others will perceive you, and more importantly how you perceive yourself. We will explore and recognize how the process impacts the content of our lives. I utilize a narrative, CBT and existential therapeutic approach and when necessary, explore how the givens of our existence impact our daily lives.

Do you find yourself struggling to overcome past hurts or difficult events? Do you find your mood is irritable, anxious, elevated, or depressed most of the time? If so, please know that a happier and healthier you is possible! I offer a safe and supportive environment where you can heal from concerns like domestic violence, sexual violence, dissociation, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, or other problems.

Working with children/youth who have social and emotional deficits is my passion. As a systems therapist I am committed to assisting each child/youth while also working with the family to handle difficulties that come with having a child with unique needs. My clients may have autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, or other mood/impulse control concerns which cause behavioral and relationship difficulties. Treatment plans are based on concepts of "Social Thinking" as well as behavioral and play-based interventions, CBT and Family Therapy approaches to maximize the learning and retention of skills across multiple settings.

I have experience working with individuals, groups, and families. I have worked with individuals across the lifespan from age six to later adulthood. My therapeutic approach incorporates principles of client-centered, strengths-based, solution-focused, narrative and cognitive-behavioral therapy along with trauma informed care. I work with clients utilizes an individualized treatment approach because no two people are alike and each person's therapeutic journey is a unique experience. Although these are my approaches to therapy, I believes it is imperative to support clients the way they want to be supported and give them the opportunity to live life more meaningfully.