Therapists for Teens in Apple Valley, MN
Mary L Bauer
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, MHP, LADC
Verified Verified
Apple Valley, MN 55124 (Online Only)
I have immediate openings. Hello, my name is Mary Bauer. I am Psychotherapist and Licensed Substance Use Professional who has been in the business for about 20 years. I specialize in depression, stress/anxiety, anger, alcohol and/or drug problems, individual, family, financial problems, child/ teen problems, and couple problems, or just feeling lonely. I will do face to face as needed in Fridley where office is located or we make arrangements for face to face. I take insurance and private pay. I would love to help you with your struggles.
I have immediate openings. Hello, my name is Mary Bauer. I am Psychotherapist and Licensed Substance Use Professional who has been in the business for about 20 years. I specialize in depression, stress/anxiety, anger, alcohol and/or drug problems, individual, family, financial problems, child/ teen problems, and couple problems, or just feeling lonely. I will do face to face as needed in Fridley where office is located or we make arrangements for face to face. I take insurance and private pay. I would love to help you with your struggles.
• Diagnostic Assessment • Medication Management • Individual psychotherapy • Marital/Couples counseling • Teen/ Adolescent counseling • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) • Family therapy • Psychological evaluation/testing.
We are a group of mental health professionals in a private practice setting, committed to providing high quality, compassionate and comprehensive psychiatric and psychological care. Our group includes Certified Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors and Licensed Clinical Social worker. Oak Ridge Center has been providing care in Apple Valley, Minnesota, to individuals in the Metro area since 2004.
• Diagnostic Assessment • Medication Management • Individual psychotherapy • Marital/Couples counseling • Teen/ Adolescent counseling • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) • Family therapy • Psychological evaluation/testing.
We are a group of mental health professionals in a private practice setting, committed to providing high quality, compassionate and comprehensive psychiatric and psychological care. Our group includes Certified Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors and Licensed Clinical Social worker. Oak Ridge Center has been providing care in Apple Valley, Minnesota, to individuals in the Metro area since 2004.
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.
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.
Denae Ruble
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Apple Valley, MN 55124
The teenage years can often times be difficult for both the adolescent and parent.
Relationships can be messy and sometimes lead to emotional, mental and behavioral issues. At the same time, relationships can also be a source of healing which is why a therapeutic relationship can help in overcoming these difficulties. I have extensive experience working with individuals (both adolescent and adult) and assisting couples and families with relational conflicts. I enjoy helping others gain insight to the causes of their struggles and empowering them to learn to cope with, accept and work through life struggles that would otherwise seem overwhelming and out of their control.
The teenage years can often times be difficult for both the adolescent and parent.
Relationships can be messy and sometimes lead to emotional, mental and behavioral issues. At the same time, relationships can also be a source of healing which is why a therapeutic relationship can help in overcoming these difficulties. I have extensive experience working with individuals (both adolescent and adult) and assisting couples and families with relational conflicts. I enjoy helping others gain insight to the causes of their struggles and empowering them to learn to cope with, accept and work through life struggles that would otherwise seem overwhelming and out of their control.
Amber Ehrlich
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Waitlist for new clients
Children, teens, and parents face challenges in life.
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.
Children, teens, and parents face challenges in life.
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.
I work with adults, children, and couples motivated to use therapy as an opportunity for personal growth and who are willing to work actively to achieve increased self-awareness and an improved quality of life.
I work with adults, children, and couples motivated to use therapy as an opportunity for personal growth and who are willing to work actively to achieve increased self-awareness and an improved quality of life.
Are you grappling with trauma, emotional challenges, or enduring mental health issues? Are you open to delving into your feelings and thoughts within a non-judgmental setting, committed to effecting positive change? Do you aspire to develop emotional management skills and foster healthier relationships with yourself and others? At BalanZen, we offer tailored treatment plans utilizing evidence-based practices for individuals, children, and loved ones.
Are you grappling with trauma, emotional challenges, or enduring mental health issues? Are you open to delving into your feelings and thoughts within a non-judgmental setting, committed to effecting positive change? Do you aspire to develop emotional management skills and foster healthier relationships with yourself and others? At BalanZen, we offer tailored treatment plans utilizing evidence-based practices for individuals, children, and loved ones.
Judith Ann Richardson-Mahre
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Apple Valley, MN 55124
I work with teens 12+ and adults, individuals, couples and families.
Are you going through a tough time, struggling with long-term mental illness, out-of-control kids, floundering relationships, or personal struggles that are affecting you and those around you? I can help! I can fully relate to the stress and joy of parenting and partnering in unique family situations. I’m passionate about working with individuals and families to identify their strengths and struggles and then expanding & exploiting those strengths to help you navigate through to happiness and joy.
I work with teens 12+ and adults, individuals, couples and families.
Are you going through a tough time, struggling with long-term mental illness, out-of-control kids, floundering relationships, or personal struggles that are affecting you and those around you? I can help! I can fully relate to the stress and joy of parenting and partnering in unique family situations. I’m passionate about working with individuals and families to identify their strengths and struggles and then expanding & exploiting those strengths to help you navigate through to happiness and joy.
Does it feel like you constantly have to work in order to manage your job, your home, and your family obligations? Does it seem like the task list only grows no matter how hard you work? You might get a lot of satisfaction from being the go to person in your life, but the burden might also feel too heavy at times. Would you like to feel like you are “good enough” even if you haven’t completed your to do list? Would you like to be able to ask for help without feeling guilty? Are you hoping that you could stop worrying about everything long enough to be present in your life and experience actual joy?
Does it feel like you constantly have to work in order to manage your job, your home, and your family obligations? Does it seem like the task list only grows no matter how hard you work? You might get a lot of satisfaction from being the go to person in your life, but the burden might also feel too heavy at times. Would you like to feel like you are “good enough” even if you haven’t completed your to do list? Would you like to be able to ask for help without feeling guilty? Are you hoping that you could stop worrying about everything long enough to be present in your life and experience actual joy?
Nimo Ali
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Apple Valley, MN 55124 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Joshua Olayiwola
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Apple Valley, MN 55124
My specialties include a strengths-based, person-centered approach—based on CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused frameworks working with children, adolescents and early adults struggling with topics such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, racial and cultural identity.
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.
My specialties include a strengths-based, person-centered approach—based on CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused frameworks working with children, adolescents and early adults struggling with topics such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, racial and cultural identity.
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.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Trauma leaves us feeling broken, damaged, and disconnected from our true selves. You may feel like no one understands you; isolated from friends and family because they aren’t experiencing the same thing, or cut off from your faith because this feels so hard. You might not even remember a time when you didn’t feel this way, but you are absolutely certain it’s time for a change. You’re ready to step out of the shadow of feeling anxious and overwhelmed and back into the light, out from under the weight of your anxiety and depression. Most of all, you’re ready to find a renewed sense of purpose and meaning in your life.
Trauma leaves us feeling broken, damaged, and disconnected from our true selves. You may feel like no one understands you; isolated from friends and family because they aren’t experiencing the same thing, or cut off from your faith because this feels so hard. You might not even remember a time when you didn’t feel this way, but you are absolutely certain it’s time for a change. You’re ready to step out of the shadow of feeling anxious and overwhelmed and back into the light, out from under the weight of your anxiety and depression. Most of all, you’re ready to find a renewed sense of purpose and meaning in your life.
Naomi Drenk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Apple Valley, MN 55124 (Online Only)
Do you feel stuck? Maybe a little lost on taking your next steps? You are not alone. I enjoy working with people as they journey through their next steps, whether it's a stage of life change, relationship struggles or identifying and breaking through the barriers that seem to be holding them back from the life they want to live. My clients often find validation, encouragement and their own inner strength as we walk the path together.
Do you feel stuck? Maybe a little lost on taking your next steps? You are not alone. I enjoy working with people as they journey through their next steps, whether it's a stage of life change, relationship struggles or identifying and breaking through the barriers that seem to be holding them back from the life they want to live. My clients often find validation, encouragement and their own inner strength as we walk the path together.
I have been in the counseling and psychology field for the past 20 years. I know that it is difficult to ask for help. However, people sometimes need additional support beyond their family and friends. I work with, adults and adolescents that experience low self-esteem, relationship problems, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, addiction, trauma, and have trouble regulating their emotions. If you are a parent looking for services for your child, I am a registered play therapist and I will work with your child to resolve fears, worries, sadness, and build healthy esteem and assist you in providing on-going support to your child.
I have been in the counseling and psychology field for the past 20 years. I know that it is difficult to ask for help. However, people sometimes need additional support beyond their family and friends. I work with, adults and adolescents that experience low self-esteem, relationship problems, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, addiction, trauma, and have trouble regulating their emotions. If you are a parent looking for services for your child, I am a registered play therapist and I will work with your child to resolve fears, worries, sadness, and build healthy esteem and assist you in providing on-going support to your child.
Emily Valentine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Waitlist for new clients
As a therapist, I’ve worked with children, teens, and adults to navigate hard things and figure out how to work with their brain, instead of against it to build healthy lives.
Do you feel like you have to fight your own brain to get through the day? So many people feel like they’re a fish out of water, or like they didn’t get the manual to life that everyone else seems to have memorized. This can be really frustrating, and a really isolating experience. Many times navigating the emotions that come with this experience can add a whole other layer to that struggle, and nobody deserves to struggle with that alone. Having the skills to navigate anxiety, stress, and trauma can help people feel reconnected to those around them and help them build the life they always wanted.
As a therapist, I’ve worked with children, teens, and adults to navigate hard things and figure out how to work with their brain, instead of against it to build healthy lives.
Do you feel like you have to fight your own brain to get through the day? So many people feel like they’re a fish out of water, or like they didn’t get the manual to life that everyone else seems to have memorized. This can be really frustrating, and a really isolating experience. Many times navigating the emotions that come with this experience can add a whole other layer to that struggle, and nobody deserves to struggle with that alone. Having the skills to navigate anxiety, stress, and trauma can help people feel reconnected to those around them and help them build the life they always wanted.
Kristine Hughes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Hello beautiful soul. Congratulations on taking a step towards growth and healing. Let me introduce myself. I work with children, teens and adults who are seeking support with life's many challenges. As a queer, cisgender, white female, I am deeply committed to creating an affirming space for all individuals. I view therapy and self-care as acts of resistance that can help those who have been strategically undervalued and silenced cope with the challenges of systemic injustices. I want to create a space where you feel truly valued, heard and seen.
Hello beautiful soul. Congratulations on taking a step towards growth and healing. Let me introduce myself. I work with children, teens and adults who are seeking support with life's many challenges. As a queer, cisgender, white female, I am deeply committed to creating an affirming space for all individuals. I view therapy and self-care as acts of resistance that can help those who have been strategically undervalued and silenced cope with the challenges of systemic injustices. I want to create a space where you feel truly valued, heard and seen.
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.
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.
Rebecca Ellmann
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Waitlist for new clients
I often find myself working with clients who have a general feeling of being overwhelmed, lost, or confused about their lives. These feelings come from the constant changes and transitions we take as humans in our lives. As a therapist, I seek to help my clients feel comfortable, seen, understood, and empowered. I will work together with you to identify next steps and the strengths you have to achieve your goals.
I often find myself working with clients who have a general feeling of being overwhelmed, lost, or confused about their lives. These feelings come from the constant changes and transitions we take as humans in our lives. As a therapist, I seek to help my clients feel comfortable, seen, understood, and empowered. I will work together with you to identify next steps and the strengths you have to achieve your goals.
Mackenzie Erickson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW
Verified Verified
Apple Valley, MN 55124
I will begin accepting new clients beginning February 28, 2024. I see clients for individual therapy both in-person and telehealth.
I will begin accepting new clients beginning February 28, 2024. I see clients for individual therapy both in-person and telehealth.
Nafiso Hassan Fiqi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW
Verified Verified
Apple Valley, MN 55124 (Online Only)
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
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
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.