Female Therapists in Afton, MN
Kelly Kennedy
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Afton, MN 55001
I am passionate about helping others step into their strength, heal from their past, and move towards their truest selves by exploring connection in mind, body, and spirit. I deeply believe that we each have an innate ability to heal and restore within ourselves and that we can connect with that part of ourselves through focusing on our healing in the presence of each other, animals, and nature. I incorporate psychedelic assisted therapy as well, to further expand one's ability to connect with and heal wounds within the unconscious.
I am passionate about helping others step into their strength, heal from their past, and move towards their truest selves by exploring connection in mind, body, and spirit. I deeply believe that we each have an innate ability to heal and restore within ourselves and that we can connect with that part of ourselves through focusing on our healing in the presence of each other, animals, and nature. I incorporate psychedelic assisted therapy as well, to further expand one's ability to connect with and heal wounds within the unconscious.
I'm passionate about supporting individuals who are going through a life changing experience. We will work together to uncover the anxiety or depression that you may struggling with. I help my clients achieve their goals and provide a safe and non-judgmental space for them to explore their thoughts and feelings. I believe you can overcome any obstacle.
I'm passionate about supporting individuals who are going through a life changing experience. We will work together to uncover the anxiety or depression that you may struggling with. I help my clients achieve their goals and provide a safe and non-judgmental space for them to explore their thoughts and feelings. I believe you can overcome any obstacle.
In my practice I bring compassion, humor, insight, and a sincere dedication to my clients. My practice is grounded in attachment theory, play therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), exposure and response prevention (E/RP), and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR). With my warm and welcoming nature, I strive to create a safe space for children, teens and adults to explore their concerns. In collaboration with you, I will support you in taking steps toward an improved sense of well-being and a life path that aligns with your deepest values. I work with individuals of all ages, families, and provide parent coaching.
In my practice I bring compassion, humor, insight, and a sincere dedication to my clients. My practice is grounded in attachment theory, play therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), exposure and response prevention (E/RP), and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR). With my warm and welcoming nature, I strive to create a safe space for children, teens and adults to explore their concerns. In collaboration with you, I will support you in taking steps toward an improved sense of well-being and a life path that aligns with your deepest values. I work with individuals of all ages, families, and provide parent coaching.
Making the step to address mental health and relationship issues is difficult and I appreciate this. My approach in therapy is positive, person-centered and collaborative. I use eclectic modalities to tailor therapy to individual personalities and personal experience, goals, and needs. I encourage clients to identify their strengths to foster long-term positive change. My specialties include anxiety, trauma, relationships, divorce, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, depression, OCD, eating disorders, and attachment disorders. I have over 20 years of experience working with children and families in therapy, mediation, and education
Making the step to address mental health and relationship issues is difficult and I appreciate this. My approach in therapy is positive, person-centered and collaborative. I use eclectic modalities to tailor therapy to individual personalities and personal experience, goals, and needs. I encourage clients to identify their strengths to foster long-term positive change. My specialties include anxiety, trauma, relationships, divorce, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, depression, OCD, eating disorders, and attachment disorders. I have over 20 years of experience working with children and families in therapy, mediation, and education
Kathy Boisjoli
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Afton, MN 55001
Not accepting new clients
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, life issues, trauma or chronic pain? Wild Acres Wellness can help. Kathy is dedicated and passionate about helping adults with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, relationship conflicts, parenting challenges, grief and loss. Kathy utilizes a variety of approaches to guide each person toward greater happiness and living life more fully such as hypnotherapy, EMDR Therapy, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, life issues, trauma or chronic pain? Wild Acres Wellness can help. Kathy is dedicated and passionate about helping adults with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, relationship conflicts, parenting challenges, grief and loss. Kathy utilizes a variety of approaches to guide each person toward greater happiness and living life more fully such as hypnotherapy, EMDR Therapy, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy.
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Renita Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Woodbury, MN 55125 (Online Only)
As a therapist I have provided therapeutic services over the last 14+ years to clients seeking additional support, experience, and expertise surrounding issues related to intimate and family relationship dynamics. Part of my work with clients has also included understanding the impact that Acute Stress and Trauma has on our lives and exploring how our Culture and Identity inform our individual and communal decision making. In addition, clients have also sought me out to work through past unresolved issues related to foster care and adoption, and ongoing stressors related to being a Black Woman.
As a therapist I have provided therapeutic services over the last 14+ years to clients seeking additional support, experience, and expertise surrounding issues related to intimate and family relationship dynamics. Part of my work with clients has also included understanding the impact that Acute Stress and Trauma has on our lives and exploring how our Culture and Identity inform our individual and communal decision making. In addition, clients have also sought me out to work through past unresolved issues related to foster care and adoption, and ongoing stressors related to being a Black Woman.
Beth Anderson | Abundant Light Counseling | Emdr Therapy
Counselor, MEd, LPCC
Verified Verified
Woodbury, MN 55125
Accepting New Clients and some insurance plans! Beth helps adults heal from complex trauma, sexual assaults, past relationships, body-image issues, and many other issues. After working with Beth, clients often report feeling a renewed sense of control back over their lives, improved mood, better sleep, and ultimately feeling confident about who they are.
Accepting New Clients and some insurance plans! Beth helps adults heal from complex trauma, sexual assaults, past relationships, body-image issues, and many other issues. After working with Beth, clients often report feeling a renewed sense of control back over their lives, improved mood, better sleep, and ultimately feeling confident about who they are.
I identify as a bicultural (Ecuadorian-American) and Latina provider. Because of this, I recognize everyone’s unique experiences and challenges. I meet individuals where he/she/they are at, but I am open to challenging my clients (at your pace!) too. I provide a collaborative, safe, humorous, and flexible environment. I am very much willing to move around in session, participate in other activities, or just calmly sit.
I identify as a bicultural (Ecuadorian-American) and Latina provider. Because of this, I recognize everyone’s unique experiences and challenges. I meet individuals where he/she/they are at, but I am open to challenging my clients (at your pace!) too. I provide a collaborative, safe, humorous, and flexible environment. I am very much willing to move around in session, participate in other activities, or just calmly sit.
I am currently a counseling intern pursuing my M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Grand View University. After earning my undergraduate degree in Technical Writing and Communications from the University of Minnesota in 2018, I spent time working in both the equine industry and the non-profit sector before discovering a strong passion for counseling.
I am currently a counseling intern pursuing my M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Grand View University. After earning my undergraduate degree in Technical Writing and Communications from the University of Minnesota in 2018, I spent time working in both the equine industry and the non-profit sector before discovering a strong passion for counseling.
Kelli Howard
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Stillwater-based psychologist who provides individual therapy and psychological testing to teens and adults ages 16 and up. Using a relaxed and non-judgmental style, I help people struggling with mood concerns, relationships, work/school stress, life transitions, and trauma. I provide both traditional talk therapy and more specific trauma therapies, such as Brainspotting and EMDR. I also offer supervision and consultation for pre-licensed counselors and psychologists, as well as psychological testing for ADHD and related concerns.
I am a Stillwater-based psychologist who provides individual therapy and psychological testing to teens and adults ages 16 and up. Using a relaxed and non-judgmental style, I help people struggling with mood concerns, relationships, work/school stress, life transitions, and trauma. I provide both traditional talk therapy and more specific trauma therapies, such as Brainspotting and EMDR. I also offer supervision and consultation for pre-licensed counselors and psychologists, as well as psychological testing for ADHD and related concerns.
I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental atmosphere for clients to explore their relationships, values, strengths, and changes they would like to make. I strongly believe that everyone is capable of persevering through life's challenges and making positive change, if given the proper tools and resources. I emphasize building upon underlying resilience I believe every person has, through education, skills, and evidence-based approaches. I am a direct communicator but have a casual approach, emphasize compassion, and appreciate humor in sessions.
I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental atmosphere for clients to explore their relationships, values, strengths, and changes they would like to make. I strongly believe that everyone is capable of persevering through life's challenges and making positive change, if given the proper tools and resources. I emphasize building upon underlying resilience I believe every person has, through education, skills, and evidence-based approaches. I am a direct communicator but have a casual approach, emphasize compassion, and appreciate humor in sessions.
While working with me, you can expect compassion, empathy, and authenticity. Everyone has a story, one that is different and unique to each individual, therefore, I can assure you that your voice will be heard and valued. If you are ready to take the next step in your mental health journey, I would be honored to sit beside you in the passenger seat as you embark on the path to healing and restoration. It takes bravery to begin a healing journey, and I want to congratulate you for taking that first step.
While working with me, you can expect compassion, empathy, and authenticity. Everyone has a story, one that is different and unique to each individual, therefore, I can assure you that your voice will be heard and valued. If you are ready to take the next step in your mental health journey, I would be honored to sit beside you in the passenger seat as you embark on the path to healing and restoration. It takes bravery to begin a healing journey, and I want to congratulate you for taking that first step.
Brittanie Omodt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oakdale, MN 55128 (Online Only)
Immediate availability for 6am, 7am, and 8am appointments! I work with folks who are 18 years old or older, and am licensed with both MN and WI. I enjoy helping those who are struggling with a variety of stressors and symptoms such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions (e.g., parenthood, college, ending of relationships, jobs, moving, etc.), grief and loss, and low self-esteem. I strongly believe in meeting people where they are at when they walk through the door without judgment. I pull from a variety of therapeutic techniques based on the individual’s needs such as Humanistic, Existential, and CBT.
Immediate availability for 6am, 7am, and 8am appointments! I work with folks who are 18 years old or older, and am licensed with both MN and WI. I enjoy helping those who are struggling with a variety of stressors and symptoms such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions (e.g., parenthood, college, ending of relationships, jobs, moving, etc.), grief and loss, and low self-esteem. I strongly believe in meeting people where they are at when they walk through the door without judgment. I pull from a variety of therapeutic techniques based on the individual’s needs such as Humanistic, Existential, and CBT.
Tia Wilcek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
Woodbury, MN 55125
Does it seem like everyone around you has it all together while you’re barely keeping your head above water? Does it seem as though your thoughts have been filled with unstoppable worry and maybe they've even begun to tell you lies that you’re beginning to believe. Perhaps it feels that no matter how much you’ve tried to erase ‘it’ from your mind, it keeps coming up and interrupting your life – making it hard to trust, to feel, to focus, to dream, to enjoy life. You wish for a day where you are free from it all and you want a therapist who understands and can help you heal from deep within. I just might be your therapist...
Does it seem like everyone around you has it all together while you’re barely keeping your head above water? Does it seem as though your thoughts have been filled with unstoppable worry and maybe they've even begun to tell you lies that you’re beginning to believe. Perhaps it feels that no matter how much you’ve tried to erase ‘it’ from your mind, it keeps coming up and interrupting your life – making it hard to trust, to feel, to focus, to dream, to enjoy life. You wish for a day where you are free from it all and you want a therapist who understands and can help you heal from deep within. I just might be your therapist...
Healing can take many forms in our lives and therapy is one of those places that can facilitate that process. Finding a therapist, you can trust to process some of the difficult moments in your life is foundational. As your counseling partner, I will create a safe place for you as you navigate the challenges you are facing and help you figure out what you want and need moving forward. I believe in healing and the resiliency of the human heart and soul. Out of our difficulties, something beautiful can emerge. Come as you are and we can go from there.
Healing can take many forms in our lives and therapy is one of those places that can facilitate that process. Finding a therapist, you can trust to process some of the difficult moments in your life is foundational. As your counseling partner, I will create a safe place for you as you navigate the challenges you are facing and help you figure out what you want and need moving forward. I believe in healing and the resiliency of the human heart and soul. Out of our difficulties, something beautiful can emerge. Come as you are and we can go from there.
I'm a bilingual, multicultural, black queer therapist who is committed to helping heal your parts that feel rejected internally or by others. My style is relational and rooted in decolonizing healing and inviting in joy. I believe our diverse identities and the intersections we find ourselves living in are not only valid but worthy, even while systems of oppression would have us believe otherwise. If you are seeking safety, awareness, autonomy and grounding I work with folks exploring identity, spirituality, people living with HIV and chronic conditions, LGBTQ folks, children, adolescents, and families.
I'm a bilingual, multicultural, black queer therapist who is committed to helping heal your parts that feel rejected internally or by others. My style is relational and rooted in decolonizing healing and inviting in joy. I believe our diverse identities and the intersections we find ourselves living in are not only valid but worthy, even while systems of oppression would have us believe otherwise. If you are seeking safety, awareness, autonomy and grounding I work with folks exploring identity, spirituality, people living with HIV and chronic conditions, LGBTQ folks, children, adolescents, and families.
Rachel Krieger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Woodbury, MN 55125 (Online Only)
In particular, I work with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, parenting, & women’s issues.
I have range of therapeutic experiences from individual mental health to working with families in a variety of contexts. I enjoy working with young adults, moms, women, and people from all backgrounds. I have a laid back, nonjudgmental approach and know that people are doing the best that they can. I recognize the importance of finding a therapist who is a good fit and will work hard to develop a safe, supportive, respectful, and productive environment for all clients. I strive to meet clients where they are at and work together. I aim to help clients identify their strengths, develop coping skills, & live a healthier life.
In particular, I work with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, parenting, & women’s issues.
I have range of therapeutic experiences from individual mental health to working with families in a variety of contexts. I enjoy working with young adults, moms, women, and people from all backgrounds. I have a laid back, nonjudgmental approach and know that people are doing the best that they can. I recognize the importance of finding a therapist who is a good fit and will work hard to develop a safe, supportive, respectful, and productive environment for all clients. I strive to meet clients where they are at and work together. I aim to help clients identify their strengths, develop coping skills, & live a healthier life.
Tanesha Saxon
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodbury, MN 55125 (Online Only)
TaNesha has been providing therapeutic services for the Twin Cities area for children, adolescents and families for the last sixteen years. She has worked specifically with disenfranchised minority communities and has taken extensive multicultural training to support her work. As an African American female, TaNesha serves as both knowledgeable and an in-demand resource in that specific population. Using a holistic approach to therapy with a framework centered on reality(choice) based therapy, TaNesha looks at all aspects of a person’s life in order to help them identify areas of change.
TaNesha has been providing therapeutic services for the Twin Cities area for children, adolescents and families for the last sixteen years. She has worked specifically with disenfranchised minority communities and has taken extensive multicultural training to support her work. As an African American female, TaNesha serves as both knowledgeable and an in-demand resource in that specific population. Using a holistic approach to therapy with a framework centered on reality(choice) based therapy, TaNesha looks at all aspects of a person’s life in order to help them identify areas of change.
Stephanie Kalliman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakdale, MN 55128
I am a human first and a therapist second, which means I will meet you where you are at and I will not judge you for the things you might be judging yourself for. I'm not afraid to use humor and have a passion for helping build stronger connections in your relationships, including the relationship you have with yourself. I offer an encouraging, warm, and collaborative approach to healing and welcome couples, families, adolescents, and adults.
I am a human first and a therapist second, which means I will meet you where you are at and I will not judge you for the things you might be judging yourself for. I'm not afraid to use humor and have a passion for helping build stronger connections in your relationships, including the relationship you have with yourself. I offer an encouraging, warm, and collaborative approach to healing and welcome couples, families, adolescents, and adults.
Vanguard Mental Health & Wellness Clinic, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD, LP, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Woodbury, MN 55125
We believe you are inherently resilient and that with our expertise, you can reclaim your full potential to manage the mental health challenges you experience. Our clinical and support teams are committed to you and your mental health. We work collaboratively to maintain the highest standard of care for you, which includes listening to your needs and ensuring that our services are a good fit for you. Our clinicians have years of clinical experience working with diverse populations whose emotional, psychological and behavioral challenges range from mild to severe. We look forward to being a part of your process.
We believe you are inherently resilient and that with our expertise, you can reclaim your full potential to manage the mental health challenges you experience. Our clinical and support teams are committed to you and your mental health. We work collaboratively to maintain the highest standard of care for you, which includes listening to your needs and ensuring that our services are a good fit for you. Our clinicians have years of clinical experience working with diverse populations whose emotional, psychological and behavioral challenges range from mild to severe. We look forward to being a part of your process.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.