Therapists in Bovey, MN
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Bovey Health Center (also known as Otterson Mental Health Services Inc.) is dedicated to producing results through experience. Since 1989, after losing a classmate to suicide, Mr. Otterson dedicated his life to the fight against suicide and supporting others . He works to help those individuals, families and communities who are suffering one interaction at a time. The focus is positive, passionate, goal driven and evidence based.
Bovey Health Center (also known as Otterson Mental Health Services Inc.) is dedicated to producing results through experience. Since 1989, after losing a classmate to suicide, Mr. Otterson dedicated his life to the fight against suicide and supporting others . He works to help those individuals, families and communities who are suffering one interaction at a time. The focus is positive, passionate, goal driven and evidence based.
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![Photo of Krista A Mrozinski, MA, LMFT, IMH-E, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4db4d88f-eb34-4e96-a052-99aa843ba93a/2/320x400.png)
Krista A Mrozinski
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, IMH-E
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
With 20+ years of experience working with children and their families, I believe every client deserves a safe, healing place to work through life's difficulties. I assist individuals, families and couples with creating opportunities and finding solutions in relationship with themselves and their support networks. As a result my holistic approach, strives to provide clients with proactive, integrative strategies to achieve overall mental well-being.
With 20+ years of experience working with children and their families, I believe every client deserves a safe, healing place to work through life's difficulties. I assist individuals, families and couples with creating opportunities and finding solutions in relationship with themselves and their support networks. As a result my holistic approach, strives to provide clients with proactive, integrative strategies to achieve overall mental well-being.
![Photo of Andria Botzet, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/43cd63f1-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Andria Botzet
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MN 55744 (Online Only)
Relationships can be so stressful. Finding common ground on parenting or values/beliefs at times feels impossible. A negative spiral begins where you don’t talk as much…you shut down, you yell, or maybe you just give up and walk away. You might begin to feel anxious or depressed and don’t know what else you can do to make this better for you and your family. Learning to communicate effectively and finding balance in your relationship can take work. I can help you and/or your partner learn how to improve communication, balance home/work responsibilities, and strengthen parenting strategies.
Relationships can be so stressful. Finding common ground on parenting or values/beliefs at times feels impossible. A negative spiral begins where you don’t talk as much…you shut down, you yell, or maybe you just give up and walk away. You might begin to feel anxious or depressed and don’t know what else you can do to make this better for you and your family. Learning to communicate effectively and finding balance in your relationship can take work. I can help you and/or your partner learn how to improve communication, balance home/work responsibilities, and strengthen parenting strategies.
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More than just a way to capture attention, the spelling of Inner Fōkus also carries a personal meaning to the founders. The name is a nod to the German heritage shared by both Dr. Lori and Dr. Patrick, since “fōkus” is the correct spelling of “focus” in German. Our heritage, culture, and environment can have great impacts in shaping who we are. Our name, Inner Fōkus, also serves as a prominent reminder of the importance to occasionally break from current patterns and try new things.
More than just a way to capture attention, the spelling of Inner Fōkus also carries a personal meaning to the founders. The name is a nod to the German heritage shared by both Dr. Lori and Dr. Patrick, since “fōkus” is the correct spelling of “focus” in German. Our heritage, culture, and environment can have great impacts in shaping who we are. Our name, Inner Fōkus, also serves as a prominent reminder of the importance to occasionally break from current patterns and try new things.
![Photo of Charlene Colwell, MSW, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/abcf625e-4277-4720-8c9a-769b2b8e3999/3/320x400.jpeg)
Charlene Colwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MN 55744 (Online Only)
Primary Therapy approaches: IFS, ERP, and EMDR. I also provide consultation for OCD therapy providers. Do you feel anxious, stressed, perfectionistic, self critical, bothered by repetitive anxious thoughts or stuck in past painful memories and hurts? Do you want to learn how to experience more peace, calm, and clarity on the inside so you can live more authentically, confidently, and compassionately? When working together in therapy we will explore your personal goals as well as aim towards you having a better relationship with yourself to live a more harmonious and peaceful life.
Primary Therapy approaches: IFS, ERP, and EMDR. I also provide consultation for OCD therapy providers. Do you feel anxious, stressed, perfectionistic, self critical, bothered by repetitive anxious thoughts or stuck in past painful memories and hurts? Do you want to learn how to experience more peace, calm, and clarity on the inside so you can live more authentically, confidently, and compassionately? When working together in therapy we will explore your personal goals as well as aim towards you having a better relationship with yourself to live a more harmonious and peaceful life.
![Photo of Kathryn ('katie') Pratt, MA, LPCC, LADC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/33ad4a7c-67d7-4651-a137-3eb7b87c5e23/1/320x400.jpeg)
Kathryn ('katie') Pratt
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MN 55744 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am licensed in Minnesota with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with a wide variety of issues: stress and anxiety, depression, coping with addictions and recovery, relationship issues, & life transitions. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you!
I am licensed in Minnesota with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with a wide variety of issues: stress and anxiety, depression, coping with addictions and recovery, relationship issues, & life transitions. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you!
![Photo of Janine A Hill, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/490a41e0-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
In the last 24 years I have worked with clients who have sought to make changes in their lives. I have extensive experience in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues and grief and loss. My passion is helping individuals, families and couples find ways which support the desired growth and change they are seeking. I focus on individual, couple or family strengths brought into sessions as a building place for the onset of healing and change to take place. My collaborative and straightforward approach with clients has empowered them to take needed steps to achieve their goals.
In the last 24 years I have worked with clients who have sought to make changes in their lives. I have extensive experience in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues and grief and loss. My passion is helping individuals, families and couples find ways which support the desired growth and change they are seeking. I focus on individual, couple or family strengths brought into sessions as a building place for the onset of healing and change to take place. My collaborative and straightforward approach with clients has empowered them to take needed steps to achieve their goals.
![Photo of Linh Scally - Well, LICSW, LMFT, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/712c613f-5ffc-4ae8-8e60-6c8f3430aa5a/2/320x400.jpeg)
Well was created with the purpose of helping individuals, couples, and families grow independently and as a whole. We realize that life has its challenges and can sometimes feel overwhelming and unrelenting, which may leave us feeling hopeless. Other times life may have us feeling stuck and needing someone to walk along side us as we seek understanding.
Well was created with the purpose of helping individuals, couples, and families grow independently and as a whole. We realize that life has its challenges and can sometimes feel overwhelming and unrelenting, which may leave us feeling hopeless. Other times life may have us feeling stuck and needing someone to walk along side us as we seek understanding.
![Photo of Melly Weidendorf, MS, LPCC, RYT-200, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/be29b275-b605-4b5b-be8a-864cf7dfd491/2/320x400.jpeg)
If you are searching for meaning in your life, appreciate a good metaphor, and are looking for a different approach to therapy that doesn't focus on a diagnosis, I might be a good fit for you. Looking for an approach that connects you to your ancestors and the cycles of the earth? Like to paint, draw, or otherwise engage your creative side? Enjoy being outdoors? Feel better after laughing, singing, or moving your body? Been told you are too much, don't conform, are non-compliant, or you're a weirdo? Whatever is going on for you, I'm here to help you embrace who you are, in all your beauty and difficulty.
If you are searching for meaning in your life, appreciate a good metaphor, and are looking for a different approach to therapy that doesn't focus on a diagnosis, I might be a good fit for you. Looking for an approach that connects you to your ancestors and the cycles of the earth? Like to paint, draw, or otherwise engage your creative side? Enjoy being outdoors? Feel better after laughing, singing, or moving your body? Been told you are too much, don't conform, are non-compliant, or you're a weirdo? Whatever is going on for you, I'm here to help you embrace who you are, in all your beauty and difficulty.
![Photo of Stacy Marie Englund - Whistling Pines Counseling PLLC, MSW, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4b43db03-cf38-413c-8f5d-626fc30324bc/1/320x400.jpeg)
Whistling Pines Counseling PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
I have a passion for what I do and enjoy working with clients of all ages and a variety of diagnosis and challenges. I am passionate about working with families, children and women with various challenges, as well as men who are struggling with anger, depression, identity, low self esteem, and anxiety. Whistling Pines Counseling's motto and goal is 'Working towards a better you'
I have a passion for what I do and enjoy working with clients of all ages and a variety of diagnosis and challenges. I am passionate about working with families, children and women with various challenges, as well as men who are struggling with anger, depression, identity, low self esteem, and anxiety. Whistling Pines Counseling's motto and goal is 'Working towards a better you'
![Photo of Maureen Lee Sheehan Erickson-Robertshaw, MSW, LGSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/13ca9842-2c99-4f53-b6c4-d4ff398448c0/1/320x400.jpeg)
Maureen Lee Sheehan Erickson-Robertshaw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Online Therapists
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David Berg, MA, LMFT, LADC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Rapids, MN 56470
Online Therapy and Telehealth only. Currently accepting new day clients. My passion is helping people improve their lives, relationships, and find greater fulfillment. I help people help themselves. I've had the pleasure of a career of many years practicing counseling, therapy, coaching, and social work with individuals, couples, groups, and families in multiple settings. I am a Certified Clinically Trained Gottman Method and Emotions Focused Couples Therapist.
Online Therapy and Telehealth only. Currently accepting new day clients. My passion is helping people improve their lives, relationships, and find greater fulfillment. I help people help themselves. I've had the pleasure of a career of many years practicing counseling, therapy, coaching, and social work with individuals, couples, groups, and families in multiple settings. I am a Certified Clinically Trained Gottman Method and Emotions Focused Couples Therapist.
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Claribel Torres Severson
Counselor, PhD, NCC, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brainerd, MN 56401
Waitlist for new clients
I focus on anxiety, depression, assertiveness, boundaries, NT/AS relationships or marital problems. Single incident trauma treated with EMDR. OCD treatment utilizing ERP and CBT. Se Habla Español. I am a native Spanish speaker able to translate and provide therapy in Spanish, as well as address acculturation difficulties for various ethnic groups. I am also a US Army veteran and personally understand many of the issues surrounding military life and culture.
I focus on anxiety, depression, assertiveness, boundaries, NT/AS relationships or marital problems. Single incident trauma treated with EMDR. OCD treatment utilizing ERP and CBT. Se Habla Español. I am a native Spanish speaker able to translate and provide therapy in Spanish, as well as address acculturation difficulties for various ethnic groups. I am also a US Army veteran and personally understand many of the issues surrounding military life and culture.
![Photo of Katie Haberkorn, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d6f22adb-493c-4b82-bd16-26ade17b5408/1/320x400.jpeg)
With extensive experience working with patients, I have developed a deep passion for supporting individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and the unique complexities of foster care/adoption.
With extensive experience working with patients, I have developed a deep passion for supporting individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and the unique complexities of foster care/adoption.
![Photo of Anna Chock - Sterling Road Counseling & Consulting, MEd, LPCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8da31a70-bb2c-45f9-833a-9f7d46cd9854/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hello, and welcome to Sterling Road Counseling! I believe that everyone deserves a life worth living; a broad, full, and vibrant human experience that is defined by you. We all carry pieces from our past; navigating life while trying to process can be challenging. I’m here to fully lean into your needs and offer evidence-based, person-centered care that strives to get to the root of what you want resolved. Taking the steps can be overwhelming, we will go at your pace. I am excited to work with you!
Hello, and welcome to Sterling Road Counseling! I believe that everyone deserves a life worth living; a broad, full, and vibrant human experience that is defined by you. We all carry pieces from our past; navigating life while trying to process can be challenging. I’m here to fully lean into your needs and offer evidence-based, person-centered care that strives to get to the root of what you want resolved. Taking the steps can be overwhelming, we will go at your pace. I am excited to work with you!
![Photo of Katie Erickson, MA, LPCC, NBCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3e0cdcd1-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
"Tomorrow, you promise yourself, will be different, yet, tomorrow is too often a repetition of today." James T. Mccay. Research has repeatedly shown that the single largest factor impacting treatment outcomes is not a provider's treatment methodology or theoretical orientation, but rather the quality of a client's relationship with their individual provider. Consequently I work with each client to design a carefully researched yet highly customized program that fits their unique needs. I am able to form a realistic plan for improving their life situation that brings about improvement in their symptoms quickly.
"Tomorrow, you promise yourself, will be different, yet, tomorrow is too often a repetition of today." James T. Mccay. Research has repeatedly shown that the single largest factor impacting treatment outcomes is not a provider's treatment methodology or theoretical orientation, but rather the quality of a client's relationship with their individual provider. Consequently I work with each client to design a carefully researched yet highly customized program that fits their unique needs. I am able to form a realistic plan for improving their life situation that brings about improvement in their symptoms quickly.
![Photo of Chelsea Leutgeb, MSW, LGSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1892cb7b-3bfb-4a87-9435-c47a0880432f/1/320x400.jpeg)
Throughout my career I have prioritized a person centered approach with a focus on promoting resilience, empowering people, and fostering a positive and inclusive therapeutic environment. I truly believe in the power of building strong therapeutic alliances and creating space for individuals to explore their emotions and navigate life's complexities. I have worked with all ages, while more recently primarily late teen years through late adulthood, and I have a passion for working with people who identify as female and folks within the LGBTQ+ community. I value non judgmental care and open communication as well as body positivity.
Throughout my career I have prioritized a person centered approach with a focus on promoting resilience, empowering people, and fostering a positive and inclusive therapeutic environment. I truly believe in the power of building strong therapeutic alliances and creating space for individuals to explore their emotions and navigate life's complexities. I have worked with all ages, while more recently primarily late teen years through late adulthood, and I have a passion for working with people who identify as female and folks within the LGBTQ+ community. I value non judgmental care and open communication as well as body positivity.
![Photo of Karie L Svoboda, MS, CHT, NLP, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4680e790-9bb2-4c9a-992a-e7e8c355c432/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hypnotherapy has helped hundreds of my clients from trauma that happened when they are children. If you have had a traumatic experience as a child, have done work with psychotherapy, there may be a part of your mind that is still not healed. Hypnotherapy work can help a client to regress to that part and work through that part's trauma in order to see the healing process through out the client's soul. The regression work with hypnotherapy has helped hundreds of my clients over the past 11 years. This will work for anyone who is interested and it is done in a safe, healthy, calm manner. Please contact today for more information.
Hypnotherapy has helped hundreds of my clients from trauma that happened when they are children. If you have had a traumatic experience as a child, have done work with psychotherapy, there may be a part of your mind that is still not healed. Hypnotherapy work can help a client to regress to that part and work through that part's trauma in order to see the healing process through out the client's soul. The regression work with hypnotherapy has helped hundreds of my clients over the past 11 years. This will work for anyone who is interested and it is done in a safe, healthy, calm manner. Please contact today for more information.
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Daniel P Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Duluth, MN 55814 (Online Only)
Life demands tremendous effort and intention to navigate; but good mental health does not have to be a mystery. You may experience depression, anxiety, worry, struggles with relationships, substance use, and feel burdened by life. However, your life can be changed in a profound way to help you achieve balance. Perhaps you don't know what direction your life is headed, or are stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns. Perhaps you already have relative balance but feel an urgent need to deepen your understanding of yourself?
Life demands tremendous effort and intention to navigate; but good mental health does not have to be a mystery. You may experience depression, anxiety, worry, struggles with relationships, substance use, and feel burdened by life. However, your life can be changed in a profound way to help you achieve balance. Perhaps you don't know what direction your life is headed, or are stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns. Perhaps you already have relative balance but feel an urgent need to deepen your understanding of yourself?
![Photo of Mary Morehouse, MSW, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/457b03f5-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Mary Morehouse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Duluth, MN 55802
Waitlist for new clients
I am a psychotherapist who specializes in working with adolescents, young adults, and adults. I am unapologetically optimistic and truly believe that there is unlimited potential with individuals when it is properly discovered and nurtured. My experience at Amberwing and DBT allows me to help transition after treatment to ensure positive long-term results. I also specialize in transition from Essentia IOP, Adult Partial and Inpatient for both adolescents and adults. I work from a strengths based perspective and believe that the relationship with the client is the most important part of the journey to healing.
I am a psychotherapist who specializes in working with adolescents, young adults, and adults. I am unapologetically optimistic and truly believe that there is unlimited potential with individuals when it is properly discovered and nurtured. My experience at Amberwing and DBT allows me to help transition after treatment to ensure positive long-term results. I also specialize in transition from Essentia IOP, Adult Partial and Inpatient for both adolescents and adults. I work from a strengths based perspective and believe that the relationship with the client is the most important part of the journey to healing.
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Number of Therapists in Bovey, MN
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Therapists in Bovey, MN who prioritize treating:
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100% | Depression |
100% | Anxiety |
100% | Addiction |
100% | Child |
100% | ADHD |
100% | Chronic Pain |
Gender breakdown
100% | Male |
How Therapists in Bovey, MN see their clients
100% | In Person and Online |
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
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Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.