Marriage Counseling Therapists in Apple Valley, MN

***Accepting new clients for in-person and online sessions*** Feeling stuck? I can help you work through difficult relationships, grief, life transitions, or addictions. I work with youth, college students, adults, and couples coming to therapy for a variety of reasons. I have a person-centered counseling style, and work with clients to meet their goals. Everyone's experiences and challenges are unique, and my goal is to help clients develop skills to better manage these issues.

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.

We are a group of masters-level therapists that provide quality mental health care. We are passionate about helping in our work. Our compassionate and empathetic therapists have diverse specializations, ensuring that we can provide you with the best-suited care to meet your needs. Carnelia Mental Health LLC believes that anxiety does not need to stop you from living the life you want. Our mission is to help you find your courage to build a life full of love and creativity. Life is full of ups and downs, growing moments and unexpected changes. Let Carnelia Mental Health LLC guide you through it all.

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.

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.

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.

I absolutely adore working with people who are ready to face the things in life keeping them stuck and walking alongside them in the journey of getting to where they want to be. Whether it's interpersonal challenges with friends, family, or partners, professional transitions, identity shifts, or anything in between, I'm here for it! My ideal client is someone who is excited (even if a little nervous..) about the journey of therapy, regardless of why they are starting or re-starting, and are open to direct and honest conversation, practicing skills between sessions, and doing the incredible work of shifting toward intentional living.

It is a priority that you feel safe and in control of your therapy, Over the course of our first three sessions, I will be asking a myriad of questions designed to help us determine a diagnosis & explore your needs. The fourth visit is a treatment planning session where we will work together to set quantitative goals. Your thoughts are of upmost importance.. Ask me anything.

My four decades of practice has shown that no matter what brings you to counseling, every person wants to live in consistent positive feelings – comfortable in their own skin and enjoying life – able to navigate the ups and downs with resilience and effectiveness – able to solve the problems they face and move forward. This is the focus of my sessions – tailored to your specific situation and needs. Sessions are comfortable and informal. I can help nearly every client I see because I know all people have innate mental wellbeing and the ability to connect to it in a simple way that deepens and endures. Let’s chat.

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.

As a Christian psychotherapist, I have a passion for the health of relationships. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship problems or other concerns, my goal is to provide a safe and caring place for respect, understanding and true change to occur. Proven psychological methods are carefully used in a manner consistent with Christian values and truths to provide you with the experience of lasting change and personal growth. With over 68,000 hours of counseling experience I will provide the help you need, or I will help you find the assistance you need.

Are you feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Perhaps in the grips of anxiety, depression, a troubled relationship, grief, or other issues that threaten your ability to feel your best? As a skilled integrative therapist, I first focus on getting to know you and listening carefully for the desired changes. You and I will then create a way of working together that is designed to help you get back to feeling well. As we are all individuals, I will propose a plan that honors your unique style and issues and at the same time, offer treatments that are effective, ethical, and gentle.

As a psychologist, I believe in your ability to heal yourself and my work is grounded in this belief. I am here to help you find a path toward healing. Together we can determine what would be most helpful to your circumstances and design a plan that fits for you. It is my intent to provide a safe, therapeutic setting for you so you can approach the most painful and difficult aspects of your life in order to move toward healing your mind, body, and spirit. I consider it a privilege to be invited into that space with you.

Do you look at your partner and get the sense you're "just roommates"? Is your gut telling you he's not "just friends" with that co-worker? Has your sex life lost its luster? So many people struggle in their relationships, and it's so sad, because there IS something you can do. Yes, it's scary to ask for help, and you might not want others to know things aren't going well. But doing nothing only means the problems will get bigger. Instead of ignoring the problems until they're too big to fix, get help now.

We are dedicated to reclaiming lives limited by eating disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma and other psychological/behavioral struggles for all ages. Water's Edge CHC believes that ultimate healing happens when one approaches healing from a whole-person perspective (biological, psychological, social and spiritual) within a caring, confidential and collaborative relationship. Water's Edge CHC strives to provide this treatment within a safe and homelike environment. We offer individual, group and intensive services.

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.

During my forty years in the field I am continually amazed at the power of human connection. My goal as a psychotherapist is to enable each individual that I work with to experience their most empowered, real and authentic self in the here and now. This experience in therapy includes concentrating on strengths that we all have yet in our darkest times fade from our awareness. My commitment to my clients is to have available as many options as possible so no matter what the presenting issue, I will have the skills needed.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or unable to feel control over your life, you are not alone. I believe most people at some time in their life are in need of support and guidance through difficult periods. Throughout the therapeutic process, it is important to me to establish a good foundation and relationship with my clients in order to share a bond of trust and acceptance. Throughout our journey, I incorporate skills which help my clients to understand themselves better, as well as give them coping strategies for relief along the way.

Stressed? Experiencing life challenges? I am here to help. I am passionate about helping my clients live well despite stressful times and life challenges. When you are ready, I will help you navigate through those challenging times. Together, we will explore what is working well in your life and what could use some attention. We will work together to create a greater understanding of your unique self and your relationships with others. I am passionate about helping people live more authentically and create more meaningful connections in your relationships.