EMDR Therapists in Bloomington, MN

Feeling anxious, overwhelmed or burned out by life's demands - work, parenting, relationships, obligations - while trying to stay connected to yourself? If you're looking for ways to be more present, mindful, and connected, I'm here to help you sort it out. I will partner with you to explore experiences connected to anxiety, trauma (PTSD), ADHD, and current life circumstances that keep you feeling stuck. I am trained in EMDR, utilize neurobiological approaches, trauma-informed techniques and somatic modalities.

I have a true passion for helping people of all ages build on their inner strengths and break free from negative thought and behavior patterns that get in the way of living a healthy balanced life. I use an integrative framework, drawing from EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and other treatment approaches, tailored to meet each person where they are at in their own unique journey towards growth and healing.

Jackie is passionate about helping others succeed in improving their mental health and chemical health symptoms so they can live an optimal healthy life. She utilizes Positive Psychology concepts and Motivational Interviewing which are both a form of strength-based approaches. Motivational Interviewing has been defined as “a collaborative, person-centered form of guiding to elicit and strengthen motivation to change”. Jackie also uses an informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

At Be. Counseling Partners we will support you throughout your therapy process. We will help you to identify your needs for support and your goals for change. Sometimes the desired change is internal; we want to think or feel differently about things, including ourselves. Sometimes the change we seek is about behavior; we want to react in different ways in relationships and situations in our lives. Sometimes the change is about acceptance; we seek acceptance of who we are or things we cannot control. It would be our privilege to accompany you in your change process.

Susan Pfau is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Minnesota who has been practicing since 2016. She earned her Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at St. Mary's University of MN and is currently a Ph.D. Candidate in Medical Family Therapy at Northcentral University with expected graduation in 2024. Susan changed careers after losing her son (28) to colon cancer. She realized how important mental health support is during those times. Her passion is to walk alongside families experiencing a terminal or serious illness. Susan specializes in early childhood development and mental health.

Seeking change requires risk and risk requires vulnerability. Your first step toward therapeutic change involves courage. You are reaching out and that is not easy. One of my greatest honors as a therapist is being trusted to witness and participate in one’s healing journey. I believe in the importance of developing the therapeutic relationship and creating a space where you are able to be your authentic self.

I use EMDR and integrative-psychodynamic therapy, with a focus on treating trauma. Currently, I am accepting clients for my two therapy groups (i.e., female trauma survivors, combat veterans; see below). I also am accepting therapists as clients as well as for supervision. I have found that my broad, philosophy-informed approach and experience as supervisor have made a "therapist's therapist," if that makes sense. Reach out, let's chat, and see if I'm right for you.

It can be a very scary feeling to take the first step towards therapy for you or your loved ones, and it takes courage and strength to ask for help. You are now taking those all-important first steps! You may be experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, loneliness, and hopelessness, just to mention a few on a very long list of not-so-good feelings. Any of these feelings can make you feel stressed, unmotivated, and not knowing how to move forward.

“You were given this Life because you are strong enough to live it”. My personal journey of Adoption has fueled my passion to provide unconditional and authentic support for families and individuals with warmth & compassion. Since 2007 I’ve been working in the mental health field in a variety of roles which have enriched my clinical practice. I have been incredibly inspired by working with adolescent and young adults navigate the challenges of childhood & current life circumstances.

I look forward to engaging in an open dialogue with you, offering perspective, and providing support as you take steps toward positive life change. I have extensive experience treating clients suffering from anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, and relationship difficulties, and refine my therapeutic approach to each individual's needs. This means helping clients develop coping skills and change behaviors, connecting with teenagers, providing parent guidance, facilitating communication among families, and guiding processing to find resolution and relieve suffering.

Tired of Educating Your Therapist on Your Gender and Sexuality? Do you feel like you've been trained to hide parts of yourself and conform to societal expectations? Have you lost sight of what you truly want after pleasing others for so long? Therapy should be a place to embrace and affirm your authenticity, not educate or conform to your therapist. If you're neurodivergent, struggling with anxiety or depression, or dealing with challenges related to your gender and sexual identities, I provide a safe, affirming space for you to process your emotions and gain insights into your true self.

Life can bring some unexpected twists and turns, and it can be helpful to talk with someone to process, and heal from these events. I consider it an honor to hold space for clients, and provide a safe place for you to be heard, find healing, and to gain skills and tools to bring you more freedom, and peace . I work from a mind, body, spirit perspective and upon your request, I enjoy integrating Christian faith, and spiritual interventions into your care. I value bringing laughter, authenticity, and safety into our sessions. Please feel free to call me to schedule a free 30 minute consultation to answer any questions you may have.

Life is always challenging, and my goal as a therapist is to work alongside with you to address issues that are keeping you from living life according to your expectations. I have experience working with adults, adolescents, families, and couples in non-profit, residential facilities, in-home and outpatient settings across the Twin Cities area.

Together we will navigate life's challenges and improve your relationship with self and the relationships most important to you. We will explore how your thoughts and feelings are present in your body. We will also work together to develop new tools that can help you identify and communicate your feelings, boundaries, and triggers. We will practice some skills and techniques that will help you regulate your own emotions, gain confidence, and have more control over your thoughts and feelings.

Accepting residents of MN. Do you often feel misunderstood, scared, stuck, unheard, or like you don't matter? Sometimes life experiences have us feeling like we are constantly struggling or fighting to survive. Maybe you feel like it's difficult to connect with others or even find it difficult to love yourself. This can leave you feeling lonely and unsure of the future, possibly even unsure if you can trust anyone to understand your struggles. I have interest in helping those who struggle with chronic pain, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief, and psychological trauma.

I specialize in working with law enforcement and other first responders to deal with on the job stress and work/home balance. I have passion working individuals and couples who have experienced high levels of stress, trauma or loss in their lives. I have a strong ability to connect with people and believe in everyone's ability to facilitate personal change. I love the opportunity to serve a wide range of issues (depression, anxiety, trauma, grief...) in my practice and offer varied hours through the week to accommodate many schedules. Sunrise Wellness takes a holistic approach to serving others through mind, body and spirit.

I have been in the field of mental health for 30 plus years. My primary specialties include anxiety, depression, and post-partum concerns, which is why I have developed a practice in collaboration with Catalyst Mental Health that is exclusively focused on telehealth. However, I am also trained in EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Love and Logic Parenting, and I have expertise in chemical dependency as well. I work with individual adults, couples, adolescents.

With a compassionate, non-judgmental and interactive approach, I seek to assist people in making desired changes in relationships, behaviors and outlook on life. For over 20 years, I have helped individuals, couples and groups by providing a safe and open place to talk about their lives and share their stories. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety and relationship issues and have particular expertise in trauma, PTSD and anger management. These can be painful, distressing issues but my calm, caring manner is paired with practical, effective methods. The result is relief, hopefulness and re-building of emotional health.

I work with Adults, Teens, Couples, and Families. I am trained in EMDR and Air Network for PTSD and Trauma Therapy and help individuals heal and remove obstacles from past painful experiences which may be hindering their life and relationships. In addition, I help couples regain intimacy, resolve conflict, and find renewed friendship and enjoyment. I have training and experience and care for those with addictions and mental health issues; Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, OCD, etc. I also have a formal master's level Christian ministry education and will integrate these values for all those that desire this focus.