HealthPartners of MN and WI Therapists in Blaine, MN

Immediate daytime openings! I'm a goal-oriented therapist that uses elements of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills, and mindfulness approaches. Clinical jargon aside, I will work with you on helping you figure out what isn’t working for you and how to use change to create a life you want to live. Right now, I have primarily adolescent clients, which means I know how to take sarcasm and give it back. Nevertheless, clients who work with me appreciate my joking and playful nature. I believe that with the right support, a little humor, and a strong connection, healing and change are possible.

Overwhelmed? Feeling distressed with worry, fear, sadness, despair, or a combination of difficult feelings? Relationship challenges? Parenting challenges? Terry is a family therapist who believes most people can manage their own lives, except for those few times when life throws a curveball, then we may have difficulty figuring how to handle that ball. We often find ourselves going in circles using old techniques. My desire and privilege is to come alongside you in your journey forward.

The foundation of my work is to build a trusting and responsive relationship. I work with people to identify their goals and priorities and offer support to enact change that is meaningful and fulfilling. My areas of interest include addressing depression and anxiety, as well as trauma and core beliefs that impact the present moment. I enjoy working with people who are going through significant life changes (education, career, relationship, life stage transitions). I also have a special interest in perinatal mental health.

As a therapist, I prioritize creating a safe and welcoming space where individuals feel heard and understood. I recognize that each person's journey is unique, so I meet my clients where they are and respect their pace of progress. I believe in the power of building trust and connection over time, understanding that it takes patience and commitment.

I draw my practice from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy. I have a passion working with adults who want to work on setting boundaries and identifying cycle’s in their life and relationships that they would like to change. I also work with adolescents down to the age of 13 years old and incorporate activities when needed. I believe that I can help my clients find answers within themselves and help them build strong self-worth.

Weight loss and body weight management are the primary subjects of my video-based counseling, where attention is focused on the psychological factors (e.g., stress, self-esteem, low mood, anxiety, work and family pressures, etc.) that contribute to, or interfere with, your success. After 35 years of providing general psychotherapy, my practice has now shifted to a subject I am passionate about: assisting and guiding those who wish to lose weight, and have found previous efforts to do so, unsuccessful. Our counseling will be covered by your insurance plan, because we will be working on issues related to your mental health.

Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, or PTSD and you aren't quite sure how to improve things? Do you tend to emotionally eat to deal with life challenges and that impacts your mental health? Are you wanting a more holistic approach rather than just focusing on medication or talk therapy? I assist clients in identifying behavior changes ranging from improving nutrition to reduce symptoms to learning how to manage trauma triggers.

As a therapist, I believe that authenticity and the therapeutic relationship are invaluable. I believe that therapy will not work if there is not a strong therapeutic alliance. I tend to be a laid back, compassionate clinician who values humor in session, but I am also not afraid to challenge you and be direct. I believe each individual is unique, therefore I do not believe there is one set way to do therapy. I value meeting individuals where they are at and learning about their strengths to help them in session. I work with adults ages 18+.

I want to support you in the analysis of your, patterns, challenges and transitions. Are you unsure of your direction, your next move? Do you find yourself in familiar place, in spite of the fact that you've changed partners, jobs or the place you live? I've been there and at one particularly trying time in my life decided to go back to school and study RELATIONSHIPS. What I learned, backed by contemporary research, changed my life and set me on the path to helping others. KNOWLEDGE can help you establish a more satisfying direction and life. Start today with a free phone consultation or half hour session.

My professional experiences have taught me that my passion is working with children and families. I have a wealth of knowledge in infant and child mental health. Also, I work with children who have trauma histories and the families that care for them. I have experience assisting with adoption issues, family work, anxiety, depression, PTSD, coping with life change, and child and adolescent mental health issues. Working collaboratively with parents is also an essential part of my therapy practice.

My goal is to provide empathetic, creative problem-solving, and dynamic counsel to those who find themselves both stressed and depressed by the circumstances of the life they are living -- both alone and in relationship with others. This is not about "mental illness" or behavioral change alone. This is about providing a caring, non-judgmental and trained ear to those in need of someone to hear them, offer a new perspective of looking at things and creating new proactive approaches to life's problems. This is for those who may be apprehensive about therapy, but need to converse with a non-judgmental, objective listener.

The decision to begin therapy can be difficult. My goal is to create a safe and brave space for clients to share problems and concerns that are affecting their daily functioning. Through a variety of interventions, I will assist you in resolving and/or managing the problems and stressors that are holding you back from living the life you want. I enjoy working with individuals, families and group therapy to resolve the issues that affect quality of life including Anxiety, Depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorders. My specialty is assisting individuals with developing healthy coping skills to manage co-occurring disorders.

Are you tired of therapists who say that they do relationship therapy only to have you practice basic communication skills? Are you tired of the lack of progress and want to get unstuck once and for all? I specialize in making sure that time does continue to pass by while you are feeling weighed down in the status quo. I'm straightforward and honest. My clients describe me as annoyingly neutral when they try to get me to take sides against their partners. They also describe me as willing to ask the hard questions and willing to keep people accountable. I love helping people navigate every stage of coupling or uncoupling.

You may find yourself in a season of life where internally/personally, relationally, or professionally things feel uncomfortable, overwhelming, confusing, or worrisome. You may identify as a person who is feeling burnt out, wearing too many hats, feeling undervalued and misunderstood, having decision fatigue, feeling perfectionist tendencies, self-critical, avoidant of conflict, experiencing fears, reminded of childhood wounds/hurt, experiencing a life transition, etc. In any case, whatever brings you to therapy, I would be honored to come alongside you in your life's journey. There is hope for things to change!

I conduct Pre-Bariatric Surgery Psychological Evaluations and psychotherapy pre and post surgery as needed. I also help people with Pre-Adoption Psychological Evaluations prior to international adoption. Additionally, within a team assessment methodology approach, I provide psychological testing and evaluation along with my pre-licensed doctoral candidate colleagues under my supervision. We assess ADHD, Personality, Cognitive and Memory, Behavior, Trauma, Functional Assessments, and other evaluations (ages 8+ for testing).

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.

Is life overwhelming right now? Are you looking for support in overcoming difficult life situations, managing low self-esteem, or navigating the challenging terrain of anxiety or depression? Is your child struggling with emotional regulation or life changes? Do you find yourself hiding infidelity, seeking out anonymous partners, compulsively using pornography or struggling being open and honest in your relationships? I am a skilled and compassionate therapist; I am committed to offering a non-judgmental, safe, supportive and collaborative therapy environment.

As a mental health practitioner, I feel it is important to meet each person where they are and support them on their journey for change. Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, stuck, hopeless, or all of the above, let's talk about it! In session, we will explore the values, beliefs, and personal expectations that impact how you interact with the world and determine the proper steps to improve your overall quality of life.

After 6pm availability! My goal is to provide an environment where you feel safe, calm, and free from judgment. My treatment focused approach allows for a straight forward, yet casual style of therapy to help you reach your goals quickly. I am experienced in treating issues such as depression, anxiety, and trauma. My population focuses on teens, families, and adults. I have specialized training for occupations such as EMT/ LEO/ firefighter/nurses. I also have experience working with military and their families, as having been a military spouse myself, I can understand the deep nuances that run through this group.