Family Therapy in Chaska, MN
I completed a Master's of Social Work degree from the University of St. Thomas and the College of St. Catherine. As part of my education, I interned at a mental health center; providing individual, family and group therapy. I was an elementary school social worker for 8 years and have been working as a therapist for 16 years. I have worked with a variety of concerns and a variety of ages. Including; adjustments, anxiety, depression, life transitions and social concerns. I utilize many modalities of therapy and techniques-all tailored to the specific needs of the client while we build a supportive therapeutic experience.
I completed a Master's of Social Work degree from the University of St. Thomas and the College of St. Catherine. As part of my education, I interned at a mental health center; providing individual, family and group therapy. I was an elementary school social worker for 8 years and have been working as a therapist for 16 years. I have worked with a variety of concerns and a variety of ages. Including; adjustments, anxiety, depression, life transitions and social concerns. I utilize many modalities of therapy and techniques-all tailored to the specific needs of the client while we build a supportive therapeutic experience.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist trained to work with all family systems to create lasting change.
Sometimes we need extra support in this daily thing we call life. Reaching out for help shows courage and strength because you are in charge of the changes you want to make. I will stand by you and meet you where you are at and walk with you toward change. With motivation and coaching, I will help remind you of what you have inside you to make these changes. If you are struggling and not seeing or feeling your true potential, please come and share your story with me.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist trained to work with all family systems to create lasting change.
Sometimes we need extra support in this daily thing we call life. Reaching out for help shows courage and strength because you are in charge of the changes you want to make. I will stand by you and meet you where you are at and walk with you toward change. With motivation and coaching, I will help remind you of what you have inside you to make these changes. If you are struggling and not seeing or feeling your true potential, please come and share your story with me.
If you want to improve communication, set better boundaries, or develop an intentional approach to your family life, I can help you get there.
Immediate Availability. Do you feel stuck? Do you feel like you've lost your own identity in the midst of your relationship or family life? Are you struggling to adapt to the season of life? I can help. I work with parents and teens, individually or together. I have special areas of focus in parents of medically complex children, and parents and partners of people with gender dysphoria. I also work with new parents and those struggling with infertility. I believe relationships are our greatest resource for stability and support, and I love helping people find more grounding and equilibrium through healthy connections.
If you want to improve communication, set better boundaries, or develop an intentional approach to your family life, I can help you get there.
Immediate Availability. Do you feel stuck? Do you feel like you've lost your own identity in the midst of your relationship or family life? Are you struggling to adapt to the season of life? I can help. I work with parents and teens, individually or together. I have special areas of focus in parents of medically complex children, and parents and partners of people with gender dysphoria. I also work with new parents and those struggling with infertility. I believe relationships are our greatest resource for stability and support, and I love helping people find more grounding and equilibrium through healthy connections.
I've worked as an Oncology Family Therapist in hospitals; continue to help clients prepare for surgery and recovery, and have been a Grief & Loss Counselor for 15+ years.
I am a Holistic Family Therapist, specializing in Neuro-therapy: an effective non-drug therapy that uses brain wave technologies (Neurofeedback, Alpha/Theta and Biofeedback), and psychotherapy to achieve optimal health! Feeling stuck in the "same old patterns" and traditional therapies aren't appealing? Take your brain to the gym to enhance central nervous system functioning and improve your MENTAL Performance, EMOTIONAL Control, and PHYSIOLOGICAL Stability! Imagine a therapy that is fun, involves an E.E.G., computer, movies, music, games and zero-gravity chair. I work collaboratively with you, and your feedback is key to healing, transformation, and change.
I've worked as an Oncology Family Therapist in hospitals; continue to help clients prepare for surgery and recovery, and have been a Grief & Loss Counselor for 15+ years.
I am a Holistic Family Therapist, specializing in Neuro-therapy: an effective non-drug therapy that uses brain wave technologies (Neurofeedback, Alpha/Theta and Biofeedback), and psychotherapy to achieve optimal health! Feeling stuck in the "same old patterns" and traditional therapies aren't appealing? Take your brain to the gym to enhance central nervous system functioning and improve your MENTAL Performance, EMOTIONAL Control, and PHYSIOLOGICAL Stability! Imagine a therapy that is fun, involves an E.E.G., computer, movies, music, games and zero-gravity chair. I work collaboratively with you, and your feedback is key to healing, transformation, and change.
Family and couples therapy can be complex.
Life can be stressful. Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere and a safe place to talk to have your experiences validated. Together we will explore ways to improve your quality of life and deal with conflicts, anxiety, and stress. I use a person-centered approach to use interventions best suited to your needs.
Family and couples therapy can be complex.
Life can be stressful. Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere and a safe place to talk to have your experiences validated. Together we will explore ways to improve your quality of life and deal with conflicts, anxiety, and stress. I use a person-centered approach to use interventions best suited to your needs.
Marbigail Therapy Services LLC. (English&Spanish)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Chaska, MN 55318
I provide Spanish and English therapy services to individuals and families struggling with life, depression, anxiety, family, and relationships.
Los Servicios estan disponibles en Espanol. El primer paso, ya lo tomo. Llamenos. It is not an easy thing to seek help, and whether you decide to call me or someone else, there is no wrong step in that. I believe the therapeutic relationship is key in treatment. I've had my share of struggles, and believe that life and professional experience has prepared me to provide you with creative and effective therapy. My approach is collaborative and empathic, I encourage trust and therapeutic relationship. I'd like to help you figure this out, achieve your goals, reach a healthier life, emotional stability, and a calm state of mind.
I provide Spanish and English therapy services to individuals and families struggling with life, depression, anxiety, family, and relationships.
Los Servicios estan disponibles en Espanol. El primer paso, ya lo tomo. Llamenos. It is not an easy thing to seek help, and whether you decide to call me or someone else, there is no wrong step in that. I believe the therapeutic relationship is key in treatment. I've had my share of struggles, and believe that life and professional experience has prepared me to provide you with creative and effective therapy. My approach is collaborative and empathic, I encourage trust and therapeutic relationship. I'd like to help you figure this out, achieve your goals, reach a healthier life, emotional stability, and a calm state of mind.
In the last 50 years, I have experienced and struggled to transform myself beyond a codependent family of origin, poverty, a multicultural family with disabilities, and family members with mental illness.
For those struggling with anxiety, sleep issues, motivation, low self-esteem, relationship issues, PTSD, focus, parenting, workplace stress, bullying, codependency, and general stress, Therapeutic Life Coaching goes to the root of the issue - for real change. Experience feeling heard, supported and prepare yourself to move forward in your life with a healthier body, mind and spirit.
In the last 50 years, I have experienced and struggled to transform myself beyond a codependent family of origin, poverty, a multicultural family with disabilities, and family members with mental illness.
For those struggling with anxiety, sleep issues, motivation, low self-esteem, relationship issues, PTSD, focus, parenting, workplace stress, bullying, codependency, and general stress, Therapeutic Life Coaching goes to the root of the issue - for real change. Experience feeling heard, supported and prepare yourself to move forward in your life with a healthier body, mind and spirit.
She has been through her own recovery from codependency and family-of-origin issues over the years.
Peg Roberts, LMFT is licensed as a Marriage, Family, and Individual Therapist. She is also an author and has written a comprehensive workbook “Reclaiming Your Lost Soul: A Soul Seekers Life Guide for Healing Codependency” which outlines the issue of codependency, how it develops, and gives step-by-step strategies for treating the issue. She also works with trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
She has been through her own recovery from codependency and family-of-origin issues over the years.
Peg Roberts, LMFT is licensed as a Marriage, Family, and Individual Therapist. She is also an author and has written a comprehensive workbook “Reclaiming Your Lost Soul: A Soul Seekers Life Guide for Healing Codependency” which outlines the issue of codependency, how it develops, and gives step-by-step strategies for treating the issue. She also works with trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
Extensive experience in couples therapy and complex family dynamics.
We are created for connection. All of us are searching for meaning, purpose and belonging. We are made to be in relationships with each other. Our relationships provide an opportunity for life's greatest joy and greatest heartache. All of us experience the brokenness of our world and fall short of relational wholeness. Each of us a unique combination of biology and experience, which results in unique challenges, vulnerabilities, strengths, and hopes. I believe everyone has the insight, ability, and potential to thrive in our human experience and sustain a meaningful life.
Extensive experience in couples therapy and complex family dynamics.
We are created for connection. All of us are searching for meaning, purpose and belonging. We are made to be in relationships with each other. Our relationships provide an opportunity for life's greatest joy and greatest heartache. All of us experience the brokenness of our world and fall short of relational wholeness. Each of us a unique combination of biology and experience, which results in unique challenges, vulnerabilities, strengths, and hopes. I believe everyone has the insight, ability, and potential to thrive in our human experience and sustain a meaningful life.
Have you ever asked yourself: "Is this all there is?" Perhaps your perceptions or lifestyle are not serving you or your family well.
Struggling with life-satisfaction or relationships that leave you stressed, angry, anxious, or depressed? I intimately understand the mental and emotional gymnastics of self-guided solutions which may be an emotional rollercoaster. Are parenting responsibilities or dealing with someone's ADHD characteristics a confusing process? I have successfully worked with children with ADD/ADHD utilizing a patented neurofeedback technology which works to increase focus, reduce distracting behaviors, and susceptibility to audio and visual distractions.
Have you ever asked yourself: "Is this all there is?" Perhaps your perceptions or lifestyle are not serving you or your family well.
Struggling with life-satisfaction or relationships that leave you stressed, angry, anxious, or depressed? I intimately understand the mental and emotional gymnastics of self-guided solutions which may be an emotional rollercoaster. Are parenting responsibilities or dealing with someone's ADHD characteristics a confusing process? I have successfully worked with children with ADD/ADHD utilizing a patented neurofeedback technology which works to increase focus, reduce distracting behaviors, and susceptibility to audio and visual distractions.
During this Coronavirus crisis, remote therapy is available by telephone or video conference for maximum safety. I can help you with any discomfort you feel about this. The Coronavirus has created many challenges for us. We are faced with news coverage, financial stress, doing our best to work from home while children are present, the strain of social distancing, or risking our safety at our jobs. Anxiety, discouragement, and sadness are becoming commonplace, with a fear of the unknown. Individual therapy for adults and adolescents, couple, and family therapy are available.
During this Coronavirus crisis, remote therapy is available by telephone or video conference for maximum safety. I can help you with any discomfort you feel about this. The Coronavirus has created many challenges for us. We are faced with news coverage, financial stress, doing our best to work from home while children are present, the strain of social distancing, or risking our safety at our jobs. Anxiety, discouragement, and sadness are becoming commonplace, with a fear of the unknown. Individual therapy for adults and adolescents, couple, and family therapy are available.
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I am trained as a certified EMDR therapist, anger management certified, and my Masters was focused on relational strategies as a Marriage and Family therapist.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who utilizes empathy, kindness, active listening, respect and systemic approach with clients to build a trusting relationship. Within this relationship is where clients are able to find their center, rise to the challenges they are facing, work on and achieve their goals, and find a sense of balance. I believe we all need connection, compassion, and encouragement to grow. I offer both in person and virtual sessions. Let me know how I can be of support for you.
I am trained as a certified EMDR therapist, anger management certified, and my Masters was focused on relational strategies as a Marriage and Family therapist.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who utilizes empathy, kindness, active listening, respect and systemic approach with clients to build a trusting relationship. Within this relationship is where clients are able to find their center, rise to the challenges they are facing, work on and achieve their goals, and find a sense of balance. I believe we all need connection, compassion, and encouragement to grow. I offer both in person and virtual sessions. Let me know how I can be of support for you.
Please reach out to see if I would be the right fit for you or your family.
I specialize in helping children, teens, and adults increase their emotional and behavioral regulation for anxiety disorders, OCD, and early childhood behavioral challenges. Through a collaborative approach, I provide individual therapy with the child, while also involving parents in the process to provide parents with the tools to support their child/teen. My collaborative, relational, playful, light-hearted style allows me to develop a warm, compassionate therapeutic relationship with every client, which creates a safe environment for children, teens, and adults to learn the skills to manage daily life experiences.
Please reach out to see if I would be the right fit for you or your family.
I specialize in helping children, teens, and adults increase their emotional and behavioral regulation for anxiety disorders, OCD, and early childhood behavioral challenges. Through a collaborative approach, I provide individual therapy with the child, while also involving parents in the process to provide parents with the tools to support their child/teen. My collaborative, relational, playful, light-hearted style allows me to develop a warm, compassionate therapeutic relationship with every client, which creates a safe environment for children, teens, and adults to learn the skills to manage daily life experiences.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board Approved Supervisor that specializes in working with those struggling with disordered eating (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, and Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorders) and helping clients foster a healthy relationship with their body. I have extensive experience working adolescents, young adults and adults with anxiety, depression, disordered eating, autism, and trauma. I have experience working in a multidisciplinary clinical setting.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board Approved Supervisor that specializes in working with those struggling with disordered eating (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, and Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorders) and helping clients foster a healthy relationship with their body. I have extensive experience working adolescents, young adults and adults with anxiety, depression, disordered eating, autism, and trauma. I have experience working in a multidisciplinary clinical setting.
Ruben Meza Maldonado Jr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chaska, MN 55318
I specialize in working with adults and couples, offering bilingual and biliterate therapy in Spanish and English. My passion lies in empowering individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds to discover their resilience and forge paths to fulfillment. I focus on areas such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, and life transitions. I am deeply honored to accompany you on your unique journey of growth and healing!
I specialize in working with adults and couples, offering bilingual and biliterate therapy in Spanish and English. My passion lies in empowering individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds to discover their resilience and forge paths to fulfillment. I focus on areas such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, and life transitions. I am deeply honored to accompany you on your unique journey of growth and healing!
I believe that life throws "curve balls" that can be challenging to navigate. Therapy is a place to explore how these challenges impact us, those we care about, and how we can move forward with what we value in our lives. I believe that each of us is the expert of our lives and we are empowered to make healthy decisions for ourselves. I would like to help you through the more difficult times in your journey, creating a safe place for you to be open, explore, and grow as an individual or couple.
I believe that life throws "curve balls" that can be challenging to navigate. Therapy is a place to explore how these challenges impact us, those we care about, and how we can move forward with what we value in our lives. I believe that each of us is the expert of our lives and we are empowered to make healthy decisions for ourselves. I would like to help you through the more difficult times in your journey, creating a safe place for you to be open, explore, and grow as an individual or couple.
Our ideal client is ready for change but feels held back by mental health concerns like anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, or relational concerns. A client who seeks clarity and a life more aligned with their interest and values. At Mind Matters Collective, clients want support to overcome barriers, build inner security, and develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their wellness. They desire an evidence-based, collaborative approach to therapy, aiming to foster growth, strengthen relationships, and live a more meaningful life.
Our ideal client is ready for change but feels held back by mental health concerns like anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, or relational concerns. A client who seeks clarity and a life more aligned with their interest and values. At Mind Matters Collective, clients want support to overcome barriers, build inner security, and develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their wellness. They desire an evidence-based, collaborative approach to therapy, aiming to foster growth, strengthen relationships, and live a more meaningful life.
Do you feel upset, irritable, or downright angry at times? Are you looking for help changing the way you act in certain situations? Would you like to be more loving in relationships, to be the partner or parent you aspire to? I can help you identify and resolve issues that are interfering with your ability to accomplish your goals. I specialize in Attachment Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Firmly rooted in Christian values, I serve individuals from all walks of life in a non-judgmental fashion.
Do you feel upset, irritable, or downright angry at times? Are you looking for help changing the way you act in certain situations? Would you like to be more loving in relationships, to be the partner or parent you aspire to? I can help you identify and resolve issues that are interfering with your ability to accomplish your goals. I specialize in Attachment Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Firmly rooted in Christian values, I serve individuals from all walks of life in a non-judgmental fashion.
Do you feel weighed down by trauma, grief, or loss? Do you experience sadness, or intrusive memories of previous experiences? If so, my specialty is working with people like you. I have extensive experience with all types of trauma survivors, including survivors of sexual and physical abuse. I am grounded in a solid Christian faith and am comfortable exploring aspects of spirituality. I have strengths in the areas of empathy, positivity, winning others over, and strategy.
Do you feel weighed down by trauma, grief, or loss? Do you experience sadness, or intrusive memories of previous experiences? If so, my specialty is working with people like you. I have extensive experience with all types of trauma survivors, including survivors of sexual and physical abuse. I am grounded in a solid Christian faith and am comfortable exploring aspects of spirituality. I have strengths in the areas of empathy, positivity, winning others over, and strategy.
I have 20 plus years experience working with individuals, couple, families. In my practice I have extensive experience working with individuals with depression/mood disorders and adult/childhood abuse issues. I provide flexible scheduling with immediate appointments available morning, afternoon and evening Monday through Thursday. In addition I am a provider for most major insurances.
I have 20 plus years experience working with individuals, couple, families. In my practice I have extensive experience working with individuals with depression/mood disorders and adult/childhood abuse issues. I provide flexible scheduling with immediate appointments available morning, afternoon and evening Monday through Thursday. In addition I am a provider for most major insurances.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.