Marriage Counseling Therapists in Anoka County, MN

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With over 14 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I have dedicated my practice to helping individuals overcome anxiety, depression, eating disorders, co-dependency, developmental trauma, and women's issues. I often collaborate with other experienced practitioners to provide a well rounded, holistic and concise approach.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I have several years of training with parents and children, couples and families, and individuals, in community and therapeutic settings.

I connect with a collaborative therapeutic environment where we offer space and safety for the co-explore your world, relationships, strengths, and difficulties. As we co-create our lives and offer encouragement and strength, we gain our skills and abilities to heal ourselves and others.

For many years I served adolescents, teens and families as a youth minister and school counselor. Since 1999 I've been helping individuals, couples and families who struggle with depression, substance abuse/addictions, relationship issues, adjusting to change, grief/loss and other concerns. I direct marriage preparation courses for engaged couples; provide marriage counseling and enrichment courses. Help adolescents, teens families, individuals, work toward wellness, growth and change. I offer a Thursday men's group focused on marriage and family relationships,

Hello and welcome to my page! I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker passionate in supporting individuals on their journey. I utilize a compassionate and person-centered approach, helping individuals navigate the complexities of their unique experiences. I work with each client to address the root causes of issues rather than focusing solely on surface-level symptoms. By exploring the mind, body, and spirit, therapy can promote deeper and more lasting healing. My goal is to create a safe and affirming space where you can explore and process your feelings, fostering healing and empowerment.

I specialize in supporting parents navigating ADHD, Anxiety, and ASD. Whether you are struggling as a new parent, newly diagnosed, or your kids are really struggling, I am here for you. If you feel drained and overwhelmed as you go through each day & wonder if things could be different but feel unsure about what steps to take, I get it. Starting and raising a family that is neurodiverse can add an increase in anxiety, stress and overwhelm but it doesn't have to be so hard. Think of me as your Neurodivergent navigation system & imagine the time, money, & heartache you could save in having someone stir you away from pitfalls & cliffs.

I offer a safe environment for someone seeking support for their current struggles. We will work together to identify obstacles and build on your strengths. We will focus on helping you work through problems that may include relationship difficulties, break ups, job stress, anxiety, grief, anger, fear, sadness, addictions, personality spectrum and, or mental illness. I also use my experience and therapy intervention called EMDR to treat abuse and trauma. I have a long history in athletics and relate this to having a healthy, holistic approach to working with individuals, couples and families.

My passion is helping individuals, couples and families live the lives they deserve. I am a straightforward, innovative therapist with an outstanding track record for helping my clients live healthy productive lives. My personal commitment to you as your therapist is to provide counseling and psychoeducation using Cognitive Behavior Therapy to promote healthy thinking and positive outcomes. I am a firm believer that in order to change behavior we have to gain insight into underlying beliefs that have developed over time through experiences.

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.

I am a Licensed Psychologist and hold a masters and doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas. My experience is diverse and includes psychotherapy and psychological assessment with adults, adolescents and couples.

My approach to therapy is warm, relational, and supportive. I practice a blend of trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches, as well as therapeutic interventions based in attachment, collaborative, and systemic models of therapy. I believe you are the expert on yourself and your experiences. My role is to help you figure out what needs to happen to accomplish your goals, whether that means learning new skills to face life’s challenges, navigating relational stress, processing highly stressful or traumatic experiences, or something else entirely. I also believe humor and fun are integral parts of the therapeutic experience.

Life can be hard - you don’t have to struggle alone! The decision to be open to begin therapy is a major step forward. If you're experiencing low self-confidence, doubt, grief, anxiety, shame, or stress, there is a path to help you create a more fulfilling life in the present. I provide a safe nonjudgmental space where you can feel supported, and empowered as you go on this journey.

Life can be difficult to navigate at times but you do not have to do it alone. In our work together I wont try to fix you, tell you what to do or assume what’s best for you. However, I will remind you that you aren't broken, give you room to access your own wisdom, support you in figuring out what to do, and collaborate with you on how to make the hard stuff easier to sit with. I believe that you are the expert on your own life and that it's my job to walk along side you and empower you to work with your own self knowledge during this process of growth and healing. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for this impactful work.

I want to help individuals and families achieve whatever solutions and life changes they may be looking for while making the therapy process an enjoyable experience. Beginning therapy can be intimidating and choosing to take that first step takes hope and courage. My goal is to help others find joy in life and be able to live their life to the fullest. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, couples, and families. I work from a Christian perspective when desired.

I lead couples and families in finding new ways to communicate because every voice within the system has a right to be heard and valued. The therapy process is an exploration of alternative strategies to find what works for you. I don't believe any individual is broken or needs fixing. We all struggle with feeling lost after negative events. It can seem like a situation is hopeless, but I have witnessed clients courageously choosing to forgive, rebuild, and reconnect. Lighted Pathways Therapy LLC guides clients to embrace their inner resilience. Every human struggle makes you braver to face the next challenge with renewed strength.

Are you feeling stressed out? On the surface it may look like you have it all: a wonderful partner, nice family, or a great career but underneath, you are overwhelmed. Others may think you are put together, sometimes, even coming to you for support. They don't realize you are experiencing increased worry, anxiousness, and exhaustion. You feel stressed out, distracted, and even panicked. You just can't keep up. When you stop to think about it, you are not living the life you expected. You are tired and don't know where to turn.

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.

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.