Strength-Based Therapists in Benton County, MN
![Photo of Jill Williams, MS, LPCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/80d08bdd-9149-49fc-8bce-6fde4c4d77ac/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hello! My name is Jill Williams and I am currently accepting new clients, both in person and via telehealth! My passion is working with older teens and adults who experienced trauma or are struggling with anxiety, grief and loss, depression, life stressors/transitions and depression. I believe that therapy should be a collaborative process from the first session moving forward. As a therapist, I am strength based and systemic in my approach, exploring how past events and relationships are currently impacting people now. I am passionate in helping others understand their pain and tap into their inner resilience.
Hello! My name is Jill Williams and I am currently accepting new clients, both in person and via telehealth! My passion is working with older teens and adults who experienced trauma or are struggling with anxiety, grief and loss, depression, life stressors/transitions and depression. I believe that therapy should be a collaborative process from the first session moving forward. As a therapist, I am strength based and systemic in my approach, exploring how past events and relationships are currently impacting people now. I am passionate in helping others understand their pain and tap into their inner resilience.
![Photo of Richard Chandler, MA, LPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2ff147c1-a3fb-428b-b2cc-fbd53efd6202/1/320x400.png)
Richard Chandler
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Saint Cloud, MN 56304 (Online Only)
Have you experienced infidelity, loss of trust, low intimacy, low sex or sexless marriage, hurtful arguing, silent treatment, anger, or threats of separation and divorce? I have helped couples improve their communication & intimacy. I seek to bring clarity to your relationship and, if possible, help you renew the attraction & romance that first brought you together. Couple's transformation packages for anger, divorce & infidelity. I specialize in strength-based, online teletherapy for couples & individual counseling. Please text, call, or email for a short phone or online conversation to see if working together is right for you.
Have you experienced infidelity, loss of trust, low intimacy, low sex or sexless marriage, hurtful arguing, silent treatment, anger, or threats of separation and divorce? I have helped couples improve their communication & intimacy. I seek to bring clarity to your relationship and, if possible, help you renew the attraction & romance that first brought you together. Couple's transformation packages for anger, divorce & infidelity. I specialize in strength-based, online teletherapy for couples & individual counseling. Please text, call, or email for a short phone or online conversation to see if working together is right for you.
![Photo of Brandon Jensen, MS, LMFT, PACC, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8eabd824-4967-4c38-9b05-8c42965a8e28/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am committed to the restoration and improvement of familial relationships, and committed to generational change in families. I feel very strongly about working with individuals and families whatever their current situation may be, and working with them to establish positive changes that will positively affect generations to come in their families.
I am committed to the restoration and improvement of familial relationships, and committed to generational change in families. I feel very strongly about working with individuals and families whatever their current situation may be, and working with them to establish positive changes that will positively affect generations to come in their families.
![Photo of Luke J. Szczech, LPCC, MS, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/462c4297-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
You have your life together, but inside, you feel you are crumbling. On the outside, no one notices. All they see is someone who is responsible and is able to do the things that need to be done. You make it through the day, only to get home and have a wave of emotions drown you. It has not always been like this, the person that was on the outside was the way you felt on the inside. But things seemed to shift. You try to think, when did this happen? And then you realize, you know the answer. It was that one situation. The situation you have tried to bury because even just thinking about it brings you back into the moment.
You have your life together, but inside, you feel you are crumbling. On the outside, no one notices. All they see is someone who is responsible and is able to do the things that need to be done. You make it through the day, only to get home and have a wave of emotions drown you. It has not always been like this, the person that was on the outside was the way you felt on the inside. But things seemed to shift. You try to think, when did this happen? And then you realize, you know the answer. It was that one situation. The situation you have tried to bury because even just thinking about it brings you back into the moment.
![Photo of Heather Trettel, MS, LMFT, IMH-E®, PMH-C, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b648c108-206c-4089-8f7a-d35a41004d39/2/320x400.jpeg)
Heather Trettel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, IMH-E®, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am passionate about helping others find hope and healing through their relationships. I value relationships and strive to build a comfortable space for those I work with to process events in their life, find strength in themselves and develop a deeper connection with those in their life. I value supporting people in a variety of age groups, from infancy and early childhood to adulthood as well as those in the perinatal period, who have experienced stressful or traumatic events find healing and strength.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am passionate about helping others find hope and healing through their relationships. I value relationships and strive to build a comfortable space for those I work with to process events in their life, find strength in themselves and develop a deeper connection with those in their life. I value supporting people in a variety of age groups, from infancy and early childhood to adulthood as well as those in the perinatal period, who have experienced stressful or traumatic events find healing and strength.
![Photo of Linda C Scherer, MSW, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3cc75c19-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/8/320x400.jpeg)
Linda C Scherer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
Seeking counseling to find our way through challenges requires courage and strength. I help people cope with loss and trauma and manage life transitions. Sometimes feelings of anxiety and depression arise and show us what needs healing. I want to help you find that connection to your own sense of welbeing so that you can best manage whatever changes come. I have been a licensed therapy provider for 22 years working with adolescents and adults. I offer individual counseling, couples counseling, and an 8 week Mind Body Skills Group which teaches methods of mindfulness, use of imagery, accessing intuition, and self expression.
Seeking counseling to find our way through challenges requires courage and strength. I help people cope with loss and trauma and manage life transitions. Sometimes feelings of anxiety and depression arise and show us what needs healing. I want to help you find that connection to your own sense of welbeing so that you can best manage whatever changes come. I have been a licensed therapy provider for 22 years working with adolescents and adults. I offer individual counseling, couples counseling, and an 8 week Mind Body Skills Group which teaches methods of mindfulness, use of imagery, accessing intuition, and self expression.
![Photo of Kayla Larkin, LPCC, MS, NCC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e4f0523d-12d1-4bbb-8e9d-7e7f50d2e9bc/1/320x400.jpeg)
Kayla Larkin
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Dealing with chronic pain, illness, autoimmune conditions, or disability can feel isolating, as if you're battling alone and misunderstood. The continuous struggle can lead to feelings of depression, anxiety, and isolation. My passion lies in supporting individuals through their struggles with anxiety, depression, aging, grief, loss, chronic illness, and trauma. I employ a variety of approaches, including Trauma Focused, Family Systems, and Strengths Based methodologies.
Dealing with chronic pain, illness, autoimmune conditions, or disability can feel isolating, as if you're battling alone and misunderstood. The continuous struggle can lead to feelings of depression, anxiety, and isolation. My passion lies in supporting individuals through their struggles with anxiety, depression, aging, grief, loss, chronic illness, and trauma. I employ a variety of approaches, including Trauma Focused, Family Systems, and Strengths Based methodologies.
![Photo of Anika Athman - Athman Counseling Services LLC , LPCC, LMFT, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/94d56ffe-a79a-4308-99dd-843cb203db2c/1/320x400.jpeg)
We strive to be the type of therapist we would want to see. We keep it real and genuinely care about each client we work with, understanding the vulnerability all clients face to engage in therapy. We will ensure you feel respected, supported, and empowered to make the changes you set out to change. Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a safe space, effective therapeutic strategies, and customizing an individualized treatment plan. This is your journey, but we are honored to walk along side you each step of the way.
We strive to be the type of therapist we would want to see. We keep it real and genuinely care about each client we work with, understanding the vulnerability all clients face to engage in therapy. We will ensure you feel respected, supported, and empowered to make the changes you set out to change. Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a safe space, effective therapeutic strategies, and customizing an individualized treatment plan. This is your journey, but we are honored to walk along side you each step of the way.
![Photo of Anne Deters, MA, LPCC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/eb35b7fd-a298-4a90-923c-33b57e22d2e8/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a licensed individual therapist with over 8 years experience that provides trauma informed services to teens (15+) and adults. I help clients manage mental health issues that get in the way of healing, daily life, parent-child relationships and attachment, career exploration and development and living authentically. I provide talk therapy services in an attuned manner that is person-centered and facilitates movement forward toward personalized goals. Healthy change can be uncomfortable and you are worth the time and energy it takes to achieve healing, contentment and peace.
I am a licensed individual therapist with over 8 years experience that provides trauma informed services to teens (15+) and adults. I help clients manage mental health issues that get in the way of healing, daily life, parent-child relationships and attachment, career exploration and development and living authentically. I provide talk therapy services in an attuned manner that is person-centered and facilitates movement forward toward personalized goals. Healthy change can be uncomfortable and you are worth the time and energy it takes to achieve healing, contentment and peace.
September is a compassionate and authentic clinician who approaches each session with a strengths-based and client-centered approach. She is often described as creating an open and warm atmosphere for clients to share their unique stories. But fear not! Expect delicate and challenging nudges toward personal awareness and growth intertwined throughout the therapeutic experience. September believes each individual has an inner wisdom and intuition creating space to tap into this knowledge of self, connection with others, and her clients' meaning within the world.
September is a compassionate and authentic clinician who approaches each session with a strengths-based and client-centered approach. She is often described as creating an open and warm atmosphere for clients to share their unique stories. But fear not! Expect delicate and challenging nudges toward personal awareness and growth intertwined throughout the therapeutic experience. September believes each individual has an inner wisdom and intuition creating space to tap into this knowledge of self, connection with others, and her clients' meaning within the world.
![Photo of Anna Clavin, MA, LMFT, IECMH-E, PMH-C, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0303e52d-0c9c-4f44-bdc4-897c7c3a1901/3/320x400.jpeg)
Anna Clavin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, IECMH-E, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Waitlist for new clients
If this is an emergency please call 911 or 988 Suicide Helpline. I am dedicated to working with individuals, couples, and families by supporting hope and growth through a family systems perspective and trauma informed care. My passion is attachment, relationships, and development and their impact on functioning throughout one’s life. I find encouragement in my work through helping others find hope, strength, and healing within their environment and relationships.
If this is an emergency please call 911 or 988 Suicide Helpline. I am dedicated to working with individuals, couples, and families by supporting hope and growth through a family systems perspective and trauma informed care. My passion is attachment, relationships, and development and their impact on functioning throughout one’s life. I find encouragement in my work through helping others find hope, strength, and healing within their environment and relationships.
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Ellie Mental Health Services
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, EdD, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 (Online Only)
Everyone has experienced pain and disappointment in their life. For some of us that pain is keeping us from the life we want. You may have learned to cope in ways that are no longer helpful and have become "stuck." I consider it an honor to hear your story and help you navigate what is keeping you from moving forward.
Everyone has experienced pain and disappointment in their life. For some of us that pain is keeping us from the life we want. You may have learned to cope in ways that are no longer helpful and have become "stuck." I consider it an honor to hear your story and help you navigate what is keeping you from moving forward.
![Photo of Kelsey Anderson, MA, LADC, LPCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/40c1f5d7-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I specialize in working with teens and young adults to help them address; self-esteem, self-efficacy, addiction, relationship conflicts, and emotional regulation difficulties. I also work with adults to help them address; addiction, relationship building, increasing communication skills, chemical use and behavioral concerns with their children, as well as helping them find balance in their own lives. I work with families to address any conflictual family dynamics as well as couples with relationship difficulties. I want to help empower you to get back to the life you want. Go to www.bettermentalhealth.com for more information.
I specialize in working with teens and young adults to help them address; self-esteem, self-efficacy, addiction, relationship conflicts, and emotional regulation difficulties. I also work with adults to help them address; addiction, relationship building, increasing communication skills, chemical use and behavioral concerns with their children, as well as helping them find balance in their own lives. I work with families to address any conflictual family dynamics as well as couples with relationship difficulties. I want to help empower you to get back to the life you want. Go to www.bettermentalhealth.com for more information.
![Photo of Sara L Shosted, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e04f6ef8-7709-4b83-b3fd-e73a83b3ec95/2/320x400.jpeg)
It is important to have physical and mental well-being.Therapy is a process of self discovery and healing and I believe in the process of growth and positive change. It is exciting to help people recognize how to love oneself, feel they deserve to be happier and do the work to make that happen. I provide counseling in a relaxed atmosphere at my private office. I am committed to working together with my clients to establish goals and direction for therapy.
It is important to have physical and mental well-being.Therapy is a process of self discovery and healing and I believe in the process of growth and positive change. It is exciting to help people recognize how to love oneself, feel they deserve to be happier and do the work to make that happen. I provide counseling in a relaxed atmosphere at my private office. I am committed to working together with my clients to establish goals and direction for therapy.
![Photo of Markie Gohman, MA, LPCC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b4eb138d-3905-4d24-bc47-76e58b9d756d/2/320x400.jpeg)
Markie Gohman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Foley, MN 56329
My approach with clients includes a promise to show up with authenticity, humor, and to create a safe space that will allow you to share your story and, when necessary, challenge you. I work to meet each client where they are in their journey and stand beside you as you work towards healing.
My approach with clients includes a promise to show up with authenticity, humor, and to create a safe space that will allow you to share your story and, when necessary, challenge you. I work to meet each client where they are in their journey and stand beside you as you work towards healing.
![Photo of Sarah Bengtson, LMFT, LADC, CAMS-II, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/11baa95b-41a7-419a-9e91-0484438b37e2/1/320x400.jpeg)
Sarah Bengtson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LADC, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 (Online Only)
"Instead of waiting for the storm to pass, learn how to dance in the rain" (author unknown). Time is precious and you deserve to maximize your quality of life. Are you struggling with adjustments in life, depression, anxiety, substance use issues, trauma, anger, relationships, generational issues, or communication? I can help! I look forward to hearing from you so we can start your journey together!
"Instead of waiting for the storm to pass, learn how to dance in the rain" (author unknown). Time is precious and you deserve to maximize your quality of life. Are you struggling with adjustments in life, depression, anxiety, substance use issues, trauma, anger, relationships, generational issues, or communication? I can help! I look forward to hearing from you so we can start your journey together!
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Peter Meilahn, MA, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Foley, MN 56329
My clients can change anxiety, ADHD, autism, or pain with live heart and brain feedback called biofeedback or neurofeedback in online visits. Clients control music volume on their phones with their calm attention levels with free biofeedback equipment I provide. It is easy mindfulness therapy for kids and adults. It is proven to work as well as medication for anxiety, ADHD, and pain. I have years of experience as a therapist, and have taught clinicians at The University of MN Medical Center and elsewhere. Insurance covers this service. To schedule a 20 minute call, click here: https://neurotherapy.intakeq.com/booking
My clients can change anxiety, ADHD, autism, or pain with live heart and brain feedback called biofeedback or neurofeedback in online visits. Clients control music volume on their phones with their calm attention levels with free biofeedback equipment I provide. It is easy mindfulness therapy for kids and adults. It is proven to work as well as medication for anxiety, ADHD, and pain. I have years of experience as a therapist, and have taught clinicians at The University of MN Medical Center and elsewhere. Insurance covers this service. To schedule a 20 minute call, click here: https://neurotherapy.intakeq.com/booking
![Photo of Michael Jacob, MS, LPCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1c735842-347b-47bd-a3d3-c0989348a522/2/320x400.jpeg)
Michael Jacob
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Want to be more authentic? As a gay man, I understand how difficult it can be to understand and feel confident in your identity. I bring that lived experience and empathy to my therapeutic work. Gender identity, sex and sexuality, relationships, body image and self-esteem, along with depression and anxiety that tangle with them, are things that I can help you work through. My goal is to help you be more kind to yourself, and to help you find your authentic self so you can live the life you want.
Want to be more authentic? As a gay man, I understand how difficult it can be to understand and feel confident in your identity. I bring that lived experience and empathy to my therapeutic work. Gender identity, sex and sexuality, relationships, body image and self-esteem, along with depression and anxiety that tangle with them, are things that I can help you work through. My goal is to help you be more kind to yourself, and to help you find your authentic self so you can live the life you want.
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Reaching out for help is the first step towards meaningful change. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help resolve distress, remove barriers, and improve relationships. Working with clients I employ systemic, structural, and experiential perspectives with an attachment lens. Extensive life experience tailors my approach towards being a good listener and approaching transformation with confident gentleness.
Reaching out for help is the first step towards meaningful change. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help resolve distress, remove barriers, and improve relationships. Working with clients I employ systemic, structural, and experiential perspectives with an attachment lens. Extensive life experience tailors my approach towards being a good listener and approaching transformation with confident gentleness.
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Britt Werre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 (Online Only)
You're not broken, you're just human. We all experience difficulty throughout our lives, and when life feels hard, it can be so easy to get caught up in thoughts like, "It'll never get better," or to feel anxious, overwhelmed, and discouraged. Before too long, you might realize you're far from the life you'd imagined, or the person you'd hoped to be.
You're not broken, you're just human. We all experience difficulty throughout our lives, and when life feels hard, it can be so easy to get caught up in thoughts like, "It'll never get better," or to feel anxious, overwhelmed, and discouraged. Before too long, you might realize you're far from the life you'd imagined, or the person you'd hoped to be.
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Strength-Based Therapists
How does strength-based therapy work?
During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.
Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?
Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.
How long does strength-based therapy last?
There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.
How effective is strength-based therapy?
Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.