Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Bloomington, MN

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.

As a former wilderness guide, and current Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I am dedicated to helping people take the difficult steps necessary to achieve meaningful change in their lives. I have experience working with a wide range of mental and chemical health challenges. My specialties include mood disorders, anxiety, self-esteem issues, navigating personal/professional changes, and recovery from addiction. I also have a great passion for supporting parents dealing with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and am certified through Postpartum Support International as a Perinatal Mental Health specialist.

Hello there, my name is Molly and I am grateful to be able to do the work I do. My experience is broad, but I have a special interest and passion for supporting those going through pregnancy, postpartum, and all things perinatal mental health. As a mother myself, it is a gift to be able to support and give back to a community I identify with.

Are you struggling with connecting with your partner or child after the birth or adoption of a child? Have you thought you just don't feel like "you" after giving birth? Maybe you've thought, "Something is wrong with me. Maybe I'm not cut out to be a parent...." Did you and your partner experience a traumatic birth? Or a birth that didn't go according to your plan? You might be struggling with the expectation of being a parent vs the reality you're facing and want to make change to make it fit. Let's talk about how we can make change together.

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.

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 licensed, PhD-level clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children and adolescents and has experience in child hospital settings, I provide evidenced based treatments for common mental health concerns including anxiety, OCD, depression, grief, attentional issues, behavioral challenges, health-related issues, sleep difficulties, trauma, school refusal related to mental health. I am also well versed in treating adults with pregnancy and postpartum depression and anxiety.

Helping people who feel stuck get unstuck is my passion. Finding balance and addressing feeling disconnected or overwhelmed. Offering enthusiastic support and new perspectives on the underlying reasons a person or couple is struggling and then how to make real change. We will build awareness and incorporate new skills to address whatever feels hard right now. And working towards being more content. Often, this includes helping people learn how to better identify and communicate their needs and hopes and desires.

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.

Parenting is HARD. Children are an emotional rollercoaster and it is a new challenge every day trying to figure out how to be "good enough" for them. Every step brings a continued feeling of not knowing. For many families, this can result parents in feeling down, anxious, exhausted, or irritable. Guilt can fall onto us because all these emotions are put on our children and partners. It can be lonely to feel this way about the joyous world of being a parent.

I focus on learning who a person is uniquely, and I take an active role in treatment, offering genuine warmth and support as well as practical feedback. I draw from various theoretical approaches but commonly use cognitive behavioral therapy, mindful self-compassion, exposure response prevention, and internal family systems. As a licensed clinical social worker I have had the pleasure of working in cities across the United States with a wide range of individuals from a variety of backgrounds.

I truly believe that all human beings have the ability to be mentally well; however, I recognize there are life experiences that can affect the human spirit deeply, guiding you to believe you are damaged, unlovable, or mentally unwell. It is my passion to guide people back to seeing themselves and life through a more positive lens where hope can be awakened and where peace, security, contentment, and joy can be found. I believe all people are affected by life's hardships differently, however we all have one thing in common: the ability to be well.

Relationships can be the most important things in our lives and they can also be our greatest struggles. Sex is another important topic-our own sexual selves as well as our sexual relationships with others. But we don't always have a lot of places to talk about these important issues. This is why I specialize in relationship and sex therapy. I am a Certified Sex Therapist through AASECT and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I also offer online classes for couples and individuals at classes.laurarademacher.com.

I imagine you're seeking a psychotherapist for counseling because you hope to make some important changes. Success working with a psychologist depends on you feeling comfortable engaging in a collaborative manner with her. Some therapy sessions may be difficult as you ask important questions about yourself, how you function in the world. As you proceed, you may experience frustration, confusion, anxiety, self-doubt and/or conflicted feelings, but at the end of your psychotherapy you'll most likely have learned something new to help you with the concerns that brought you in to seek psychological treatment.

Accepting new patients! Whether you are new to therapy or looking to start again, Great Lakes Psychology Group - Bloomington understands that starting therapy can be overwhelming. That’s why we simplified the process with Find My Therapist. Get started by telling us about yourself, your location, and your insurance. Once you find your best-fit therapist, pick a time that works for you and book an appointment instantly through their calendar. Find My Therapist aims to make your journey as stress-free as possible, so you can start feeling better sooner.

“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.

Sometimes you may find yourself experiencing conflicting emotions or in complex relationships. Therapy helps you find clarity and return to emotional wellness. I include family members in session when helpful and I explore with you ways to achieve enriching emotional and interpersonal experiences. I'm originally from Mexico and moved to MN in 1997, which allows me to provide therapy fluently in Spanish and/or English along with a personal understanding of Latino culture, American culture and multicultural relationships.

Nicole graduated from the University of St. Thomas with her Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology and is pursuing licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist. She previously received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Minnesota. Nicole enjoys working with individuals, families, and adolescents. She has years of experience working with children and adolescents with a variety of diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ODD, and ADHD.

I believe there is no "one size fits all" approach to greater mental health and well-being. Every person has a unique biological, psychological and social story that impacts them every day. As a Clinical Social Worker and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner my approach is bio-individual, meaning what works for one person may not work for another. Together, we will deeply listen to your life story and then make a holistic plan that fits your individual needs and lifestyle in order to gain empathy, insight, hope and make changes that may bring greater mental and physical balance to your life.