Female Therapists in Arden Hills, MN
I feel that it is a great privilege to hear your story as you explore your struggles and strengths during therapy. I believe that facing difficult issues and past wounds with compassion and support fosters real change and connection. I enjoy working with people from various ethnic and religious backgrounds and will prioritize your needs to help you feel comfortable and meet your goals.
I feel that it is a great privilege to hear your story as you explore your struggles and strengths during therapy. I believe that facing difficult issues and past wounds with compassion and support fosters real change and connection. I enjoy working with people from various ethnic and religious backgrounds and will prioritize your needs to help you feel comfortable and meet your goals.
Carrie Windett
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, ATR, MA
Verified Verified
Arden Hills, MN 55126
Are you looking for a new way to approach your mental health? Tired of talking with no deep healing? Through creative and somatic practices and nervous system awareness I focus on getting to the root, building resilience, changing thought patterns, expressing emotions, and building a stronger relationship with all parts of self. Therapy provides a safe place with containment for you to better understand who you are, what your purpose is, and how you can live it out daily. I enjoy helping people experience healing and joy through art therapy. I am happy to integrate Christian beliefs and natural/crunchy lifestyles into therapy.
Are you looking for a new way to approach your mental health? Tired of talking with no deep healing? Through creative and somatic practices and nervous system awareness I focus on getting to the root, building resilience, changing thought patterns, expressing emotions, and building a stronger relationship with all parts of self. Therapy provides a safe place with containment for you to better understand who you are, what your purpose is, and how you can live it out daily. I enjoy helping people experience healing and joy through art therapy. I am happy to integrate Christian beliefs and natural/crunchy lifestyles into therapy.
Sharon Stein McNamara Ed.D. Psychology Inc.
Psychologist, EdD, LP
Verified Verified
Arden Hills, MN 55112
You can make the change you want. And I can help. I can assist you in transforming negative and destructive thoughts and behavior into more helpful and compassionate responses. I start with assessing your particular patterns that are self-defeating to what you would like to change in your life. Then I design a program to help you change these behaviors and cope with your existing situation. This mindfulness-based therapy emphasizes working together to help you with depression, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, and chronic or emotional pain; resolve relationship issues; or recover from trauma and grief.
You can make the change you want. And I can help. I can assist you in transforming negative and destructive thoughts and behavior into more helpful and compassionate responses. I start with assessing your particular patterns that are self-defeating to what you would like to change in your life. Then I design a program to help you change these behaviors and cope with your existing situation. This mindfulness-based therapy emphasizes working together to help you with depression, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, and chronic or emotional pain; resolve relationship issues; or recover from trauma and grief.
What I offer is genuine concern, empathy, kindness, and the kind of listening that lets you know you've really been heard and understood. I can help you identify what is causing your pain and will offer practical suggestions and specific tools you can try right away to try to improve your situation. Together we can look at your difficulty, find a way through, and make meaning out of your experience, which will lead you to a more grounded sense of self, healthier relationships, and a more satisfying life.
What I offer is genuine concern, empathy, kindness, and the kind of listening that lets you know you've really been heard and understood. I can help you identify what is causing your pain and will offer practical suggestions and specific tools you can try right away to try to improve your situation. Together we can look at your difficulty, find a way through, and make meaning out of your experience, which will lead you to a more grounded sense of self, healthier relationships, and a more satisfying life.
Amber D. Langford
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Arden Hills, MN 55112
You thought life was going to be more than this. More peaceful, more joyful, more meaningful. You’ve been striving anxiously to make it better or perhaps feeling too depressed and burnt out to keep trying. Together, we can pinpoint the root causes of your anxiety or depression so you can get back to peacefully creating a life you love.
You thought life was going to be more than this. More peaceful, more joyful, more meaningful. You’ve been striving anxiously to make it better or perhaps feeling too depressed and burnt out to keep trying. Together, we can pinpoint the root causes of your anxiety or depression so you can get back to peacefully creating a life you love.
Tara Palmer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Arden Hills, MN 55112
Waitlist for new clients
Specialties: Depression, Shame, Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Marriage Counseling, Individual Counseling (men and women).
No two people are exactly alike. Tara pulls from many different therapeutic models allowing her to tailor a unique approach for each client. Tara chooses to keep her caseload small so she can put her full energy into each person she sees. Tara gets to know each of her clients as individuals and creates a safe place to work through challenges
Specialties: Depression, Shame, Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Marriage Counseling, Individual Counseling (men and women).
No two people are exactly alike. Tara pulls from many different therapeutic models allowing her to tailor a unique approach for each client. Tara chooses to keep her caseload small so she can put her full energy into each person she sees. Tara gets to know each of her clients as individuals and creates a safe place to work through challenges
Lucreshia Grant
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Arden Hills, MN 55126 (Online Only)
I'm sure you're tired of feeling lonely in your relationship. Are there times when your partner just doesn't seem to get you? Have you experienced a betrayal that has devastated your connection to the point you don't know if you will make it? Do you long for more connection and overall happiness with your closest relationship?
I'm sure you're tired of feeling lonely in your relationship. Are there times when your partner just doesn't seem to get you? Have you experienced a betrayal that has devastated your connection to the point you don't know if you will make it? Do you long for more connection and overall happiness with your closest relationship?
Kelly Ann Pieper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, IMH-E®
Verified Verified
Arden Hills, MN 55126
I am an outpatient therapist and clinical supervisor with more than 10 years of experience in providing services to children and families. I have specific specialties in early childhood mental health and permanency/adoption concerns. I am trained in Trauma Informed Child Parent Psychotherapy (TI- CPP) for children under 6 and completed the Permanency and Adoption Competency program through the UMN in early 2015. My approach integrates a broad spectrum of modalities based on the child’s development, age, needs, presenting concerns. I believe strongly in the need to integrate family and work to involve caregivers at every step.
I am an outpatient therapist and clinical supervisor with more than 10 years of experience in providing services to children and families. I have specific specialties in early childhood mental health and permanency/adoption concerns. I am trained in Trauma Informed Child Parent Psychotherapy (TI- CPP) for children under 6 and completed the Permanency and Adoption Competency program through the UMN in early 2015. My approach integrates a broad spectrum of modalities based on the child’s development, age, needs, presenting concerns. I believe strongly in the need to integrate family and work to involve caregivers at every step.
Gillian Koch
Counselor, MEd, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arden Hills, MN 55112
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with women in their 20s-40s who are navigating major life transitions, processing grief and loss, or experiencing anxiety. I am experienced in working with clients navigating religious trauma, including those who identify as LGBTQIA+. I enjoy working with folks in the helping professions (teachers, nurses, physician's assistants, doctors, etc) and with people who identify as highly sensitive. I also have extensive training in peripartum and postpartum mental health and love supporting expecting and new parents of all genders!
I specialize in working with women in their 20s-40s who are navigating major life transitions, processing grief and loss, or experiencing anxiety. I am experienced in working with clients navigating religious trauma, including those who identify as LGBTQIA+. I enjoy working with folks in the helping professions (teachers, nurses, physician's assistants, doctors, etc) and with people who identify as highly sensitive. I also have extensive training in peripartum and postpartum mental health and love supporting expecting and new parents of all genders!
Melanie Cleveland
MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arden Hills, MN 55126
Waitlist for new clients
Facing hardships is something we all have in common. How each of us experience those hardships varies based on who we are, where we come from, what expectations we may have had, and what information we had at the time. Sometimes the hardship was not feeling safe growing up, for example not feeling like you could be yourself or being bullied. A hardship could also be a medical diagnosis, a car accident, being the victim or witness to a crime, a phobia, losing a loved one...and the list goes on. If you are ready to face what hardships you have experienced and how it’s impacted you, I would be honored to help you in this journey.
Facing hardships is something we all have in common. How each of us experience those hardships varies based on who we are, where we come from, what expectations we may have had, and what information we had at the time. Sometimes the hardship was not feeling safe growing up, for example not feeling like you could be yourself or being bullied. A hardship could also be a medical diagnosis, a car accident, being the victim or witness to a crime, a phobia, losing a loved one...and the list goes on. If you are ready to face what hardships you have experienced and how it’s impacted you, I would be honored to help you in this journey.
Waitlist. I work with children, teens and young adults who are coping with anxiety, depression and trauma. I use a variety of therapeutic methods in sessions. I like to guide my clients to dig deep to find the underlying reason(s) for the symptoms. Whether you are looking for short term therapy to learn to cope skills, or long term therapy to overcome your symptoms. I can help you on your healing journey.
Waitlist. I work with children, teens and young adults who are coping with anxiety, depression and trauma. I use a variety of therapeutic methods in sessions. I like to guide my clients to dig deep to find the underlying reason(s) for the symptoms. Whether you are looking for short term therapy to learn to cope skills, or long term therapy to overcome your symptoms. I can help you on your healing journey.
Dr. Diane Strike
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Arden Hills, MN 55112
Not accepting new clients
Welcome! I found my niche as a therapist when I became aware of the disability rights movement when the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed. From then on my clients have been my best teachers when it comes to developing their disability identity and increasing my disability competence. As an ally I have the privilege of seeing clients with many disabilities, chronic health conditions, and DSM 5 diagnoses. Below are some life work experiences that built this specialty and often my clients tell me it is witnessing personal growth and exploration of disability community and culture that opens the door to our work together.
Welcome! I found my niche as a therapist when I became aware of the disability rights movement when the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed. From then on my clients have been my best teachers when it comes to developing their disability identity and increasing my disability competence. As an ally I have the privilege of seeing clients with many disabilities, chronic health conditions, and DSM 5 diagnoses. Below are some life work experiences that built this specialty and often my clients tell me it is witnessing personal growth and exploration of disability community and culture that opens the door to our work together.
Maria Wetli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arden Hills, MN 55112
Not accepting new clients
Do you find yourself wondering why you feel a certain way, why you behave the way you do, or why you have difficulties in your relationships? A lot of us have open wounds or negative beliefs about ourselves that cause problems- for example showing up in the form of depression, anxiety, panic, self-doubt, or relationship issues. As a human, I know how much it sucks to feel stuck, alone, or like no one understands. As a therapist, I will hold space for you to explore, learn, and heal from these wounds. You will be able to move forward in life with new understanding and the ability to navigate your emotions.
Do you find yourself wondering why you feel a certain way, why you behave the way you do, or why you have difficulties in your relationships? A lot of us have open wounds or negative beliefs about ourselves that cause problems- for example showing up in the form of depression, anxiety, panic, self-doubt, or relationship issues. As a human, I know how much it sucks to feel stuck, alone, or like no one understands. As a therapist, I will hold space for you to explore, learn, and heal from these wounds. You will be able to move forward in life with new understanding and the ability to navigate your emotions.
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Rachael Ann Gusaas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, LMFT
Verified Verified
Shoreview, MN 55126 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Ordained Minister with over 20 years of combined experience as a Pastor and Therapist working with individuals, couples and families as they navigate life's challenges. I work with couples, adults, and teens dealing with complex grief, life transitions, caretaker fatigue, boundaries, trauma and abuse, and spiritual issues. I employ a holistic approach and systemic perspective to therapy, believing people are made up of many parts – body, mind and spirit, existing in complex relationship systems. I am a member of AAMFT and MAMFT.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Ordained Minister with over 20 years of combined experience as a Pastor and Therapist working with individuals, couples and families as they navigate life's challenges. I work with couples, adults, and teens dealing with complex grief, life transitions, caretaker fatigue, boundaries, trauma and abuse, and spiritual issues. I employ a holistic approach and systemic perspective to therapy, believing people are made up of many parts – body, mind and spirit, existing in complex relationship systems. I am a member of AAMFT and MAMFT.
Cynthia White Meyer LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
New Brighton, MN 55112 (Online Only)
I work with individuals, couples and families, (adolescents, adults, medicare seniors and persons with disabilities) who feel disconnected from themselves, their emotions, their relationships, bodies, life purpose, or higher power. This may be because of an addiction, a personality disorder, relationship distress, a developmental or neurological disorder, depression, anxiety or a host of other issues. We work together to imagine and create integration.I am passionate about helping people create personal health and well-being for themselves and in their relationships, however they define this.
I work with individuals, couples and families, (adolescents, adults, medicare seniors and persons with disabilities) who feel disconnected from themselves, their emotions, their relationships, bodies, life purpose, or higher power. This may be because of an addiction, a personality disorder, relationship distress, a developmental or neurological disorder, depression, anxiety or a host of other issues. We work together to imagine and create integration.I am passionate about helping people create personal health and well-being for themselves and in their relationships, however they define this.
Janet Yeats
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shoreview, MN 55126 (Online Only)
Trauma and loss are a common part of every person’s life. We suffer beyond the experience of a specific trauma and loss, and our lives are impacted by that suffering. In the face of trauma and loss, our culture often sends the message that we should “just move on and get over it.” I would rather honor what has been lost and allow for grief to be felt. Only when we have truly processed our trauma and loss can we move into our lives holding the grief in healthy ways.
Trauma and loss are a common part of every person’s life. We suffer beyond the experience of a specific trauma and loss, and our lives are impacted by that suffering. In the face of trauma and loss, our culture often sends the message that we should “just move on and get over it.” I would rather honor what has been lost and allow for grief to be felt. Only when we have truly processed our trauma and loss can we move into our lives holding the grief in healthy ways.
Amy B Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
New Brighton, MN 55112 (Online Only)
It takes courage to seek out professional help. Good therapy gives clients the ability to recognize their inherent strengths and the healing possibility in their situations. My goal is to create a supportive, therapeutic environment where clients can begin to understand their feelings while discovering the barriers limiting their full potential.
It takes courage to seek out professional help. Good therapy gives clients the ability to recognize their inherent strengths and the healing possibility in their situations. My goal is to create a supportive, therapeutic environment where clients can begin to understand their feelings while discovering the barriers limiting their full potential.
Amy Pickering
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Shoreview, MN 55126 (Online Only)
Are you feeling a lot of resentment, disappointment, anger, overwhelm, guilt or frustration? If you would like to feel more happiness, compassion, gratitude, joy and see yourself and others more honestly then I would be honored to work with you. I work with teens, adults, parents and couples who are hoping to overcome emotional difficulties and negative self talk patterns. You will enhance your ability to connect with yourself and others. I see individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, bereavement, women's issues, self-esteem issues, couples issues, employment stress, family conflict, parenting, relationship issues, trauma.
Are you feeling a lot of resentment, disappointment, anger, overwhelm, guilt or frustration? If you would like to feel more happiness, compassion, gratitude, joy and see yourself and others more honestly then I would be honored to work with you. I work with teens, adults, parents and couples who are hoping to overcome emotional difficulties and negative self talk patterns. You will enhance your ability to connect with yourself and others. I see individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, bereavement, women's issues, self-esteem issues, couples issues, employment stress, family conflict, parenting, relationship issues, trauma.
Jessica Widboom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Brighton, MN 55112
Immediate Openings! I am dedicated to providing a warm and welcoming environment for everyone to explore their feelings and challenges. It is my belief that every person's journey is unique, and I am here to support you in discovering your inner strength, self-confidence, and potential for healing. Together, we will embark on a path of self-exploration and growth, fostering a deeper understanding of yourself and enhancing your overall emotional well-being. I look forward to accompanying you on this transformative journey towards a happier and healthier life through openness, humor, and unconditional positive regard.
Immediate Openings! I am dedicated to providing a warm and welcoming environment for everyone to explore their feelings and challenges. It is my belief that every person's journey is unique, and I am here to support you in discovering your inner strength, self-confidence, and potential for healing. Together, we will embark on a path of self-exploration and growth, fostering a deeper understanding of yourself and enhancing your overall emotional well-being. I look forward to accompanying you on this transformative journey towards a happier and healthier life through openness, humor, and unconditional positive regard.
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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.