Grief Therapists in Bloomington, MN

We all possess the strength and ability to learn what motivates us and what holds us back. Together I'd like to create a plan to aid in reducing the pain and suffering with whatever struggles you have in life and learn new ways to find happiness and inner-peace. My passion for guiding youth has always been at the forefront of my practice. It can be difficult as a parent or guardian and see your child struggle with depression, anxiety, anger or self-esteem. I want to support your child in a way to become a happy healthy adult.

I'm a Licensed Psychologist/Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in practice 35 years. I see individuals, couples, and adolescents. Treatment specialties include marital and family therapy, depression, anxiety, work/ organizational issues, stress and conflict management, and coping with chronic (physical) illnesses. I'm an organizational consultant specializing in leadership development, executive coaching, and team building. I work extensively with Emotional Intelligence. I am pragmatic, direct, and engaged. I'm always respectful, and have been told repeatedly by clients that I am very accessible and easy to relate to.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, easily irritated, frequently worried, or sad? Do you procrastinate or avoid making decisions? I often hear the phrase "I'm not sure what the problem is but I know I am just not happy." Maybe you just experienced a major life stressor or maybe you have struggled with these issues for years. I offer a safe and supportive environment where you can begin to explore what the problem really is, move towards solutions that will help you cope with challenging life situations and release yourself from any "old baggage" that may be hanging on.

Every person is valuable and special even though this may be hard to believe due to fear, anxiety or depression. You may be so consumed with worries about your health, money or relationships, that it is difficult for you to feel happy. You may be in so much pain at times that you are waiting for your day to end so you can finally be alone. You don't have to feel this way. Therapy can help.

I am a licensed psychologist at Aslan Institute, a holistic mental health clinic, and offer psychotherapy to adults (18+) and clinical supervision to LPCs, LPCCs and LPs. I am a certified clinical supervisor with the Minnesota BBHT. Promoting self-awareness, compassion and self-empowerment is central to my approach. I teach courses on Human Consciousness - to promote "waking up" and "growing up" for people at different stages of development. Areas of speciality: anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, poor body image/eating struggles, history of abuse/neglect, complex trauma and adjustment disorders.

Absorb what is useful, Discard what is not, Add what is uniquely your own." - Bruce Lee. I enjoy focusing on personal growth and building awareness of our own morals and values. Everyone will experience bad times (some longer and more severely than others) and I absolutely love teaching the best ways on how to cope with them. I work with a variety of issues including feeling passive, suicidal thoughts, self harm, and relationship difficulties for men and women. The ideal client for me is a client who is committed to looking at their own behavior and focus on change.

I am a licensed professional clinical counselor with over 12 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with teens, adults, and families on a variety of issues including life transitions, emotion regulation, parenting issues, anxiety, and trauma. I take a nonjudgmental, holistic approach to therapy and works to meet clients where they are. My goal is to help clients heal and feel empowered to take control of their lives. I work to provide a safe and trusting environment regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation. I focus on a strength based approach when working with clients.

Saturday appointments; free half-hour consultation. Having faced pain and challenges in my own life, I am deeply invested in what's possible in therapy. I understand how intimidating and stressful it can be to find a therapist and begin. For now, I want you to know I am warm, calm, compassionate, non-judgmental, and direct, and take a collaborative and holistic approach. I work with individuals, couples, families, highly sensitive people, and also with one person on issues in a relationship, including midlife crisis and infidelity. If you need a new approach, a way forward, relief, support, or healing, I would love to help.

Getting help from a therapist can be a difficult step -- finding someone you can relate to, who understands, and who provides help in a straightforward, positive way is so important. I am warm, nurturing, and direct. I strongly believe in the importance of our relationship: I help you to establish goals, and we work together toward achieving these goals. I provide practical advice and assistance in handling the issues of daily life, and with addressing and healing from the struggle and pain of the past.

I work best with people who are highly motivated for personal growth and self discovery even if it is painful at times. I have a non-judgmental and empathic engagement style - placing emphasis on the therapeutic relationship itself. Most of my clients are looking to gain deeper insight into themselves, recognizing and changing internal thought and behavioral patterns, discovering the true depths of their feelings, and create new tools or skills to cope with speed and stress of modern day life. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, transitions, shame, relational dynamics, Autism, and identity. Email is best way to reach me.

Sometimes we find ourselves struggling, and it seems that no matter how hard we try, we cannot seem to find a way out on our own. It can be difficult to seek help, and I believe that a collaborative, trusting, and empathic therapeutic relationship serves as the foundation for my clients to experience meaningful growth and healing. I provide therapy to adults, adolescents, and couples. Some of my specialties include working with clients coping with trauma, relationship issues, or anxiety or depression. I have expertise working with clients navigating parenthood, adoption, pregnancy, and women's health struggles.

As a compassionate therapist, I can help you increase your resilience skills to thrive, connect, and improve your health and wellbeing. I am honored to have partnered with wonderful people for over 30+ years. My clients reduce depression and anxiety symptoms, improve relationships, restore functioning, and address many holistic health concerns. If you have been stressed, not reaching your full potential, dealing with change, or wanting more from life, then contact me.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and stuck? Do you find yourself in similar patterns or situations? It is helpful to seek out guidance and support from someone unbiased as they have the opportunity to see your story with fresh eyes so that insights may be provided on unhealthy patterns, limiting beliefs, and decisions. It is my goal to assist you on your path so you can have more confidence in managing whatever you may feel is blocking you from moving forward. Many times within therapy it feels like we are just treating the various symptoms that pop up, however, I like to get to the root of it so that true healing can occur.

As a therapist, I’m all about building you up. I want to give you tools to feel empowered. I want to help you gain the confidence to overcome anything. I like being creative with therapy and there are so many ways we can use therapy for self-discovery, for increasing self-love, and for building confidence about your self-worth.

You were created to grow, to thrive, and to live an abundant life. But sometimes the storm can become too hard to weather. Do you you feel alone and need support? Perhaps you need to be heard, to share your story. Maybe you need to be challenged, to face your fears or your past and conquer what is holding you back from living a full life. Whatever the reason is that you are struggling or seeking change, counseling offers a place of safety, acceptance, and encouragement for you to process, heal, and grow. You don’t have to do this alone. I would be honored to journey with you toward a happier and healthier life.

My goal as a therapist is simple: provide you with a safe and comfortable space for you to express yourself. I will get to know you and your strengths and what ways we can use these to our advantage in working towards your personal growth. I use positivity, creativity, and humor to combat the complexity, intimidation, and challenges life throws at us. There is nothing you cannot navigate through if you have the right tools and that is what we will accomplish. I care deeply about the wellbeing of my clients and do everything in my power to help you, we’re on this journey together.

If you're reading this page, you are likely experiencing some emotional distress and/or dissatisfaction that you would like support to understand and resolve. Perhaps you can identify causes and perhaps it just feels confusing. Meeting with someone to gain understanding around where these experiences originate, as well as tools to address them, is a great (and brave) step. I would love to chat to see if we may be a good fit in that important work.

I believe life's challenges are opportunities for us to grow as human beings. Whether you or a family member are struggling with an old problem that keeps coming back or facing an entirely new problem, there is hope. I use research based assessments and treatments to help you or your family member overcome these concerns and thrive in your life.

Welcome. I’m glad you’re here; seeking therapy takes courage. Do you feel disconnected from yourself or others and find yourself hiding the innermost parts of yourself? On the outside, you may appear you’ve got everything together, but on the inside you feel inadequate, not worthy, or unlovable. Have you found yourself tearing up at “inner child” TikToks? Are you feeling ready to dig into the “tough stuff” from your past? I can help.