Female Therapists in Brainerd, MN
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Susan C Brennan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brainerd, MN 56401
Do you feel discouraged about the direction your life is going? Is it difficult lately for you to make decisions? Are you grieving because of unresolved challenges in your marriage or family relationships? Narrative therapy can help you sort out what is not working and how to take steps toward a healthier outlook. Getting unstuck and moving again is not as difficult as it may seem once barriers are identified and resolved. Your life goals are not beyond reach, and all things are possible one step at a time.
Do you feel discouraged about the direction your life is going? Is it difficult lately for you to make decisions? Are you grieving because of unresolved challenges in your marriage or family relationships? Narrative therapy can help you sort out what is not working and how to take steps toward a healthier outlook. Getting unstuck and moving again is not as difficult as it may seem once barriers are identified and resolved. Your life goals are not beyond reach, and all things are possible one step at a time.
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Violet Marie Scheibel
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
Brainerd, MN 56401 (Online Only)
I earned my master's degree in Co-occurring Recovery Disorders Counseling from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, MN, in 2021. Shortly after, I relocated to the Brainerd, MN area to embrace a closer connection with family and nature. As a dually licensed professional in Minnesota, I hold credentials as both a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC). I see therapy as a collaborative journey, where you are in the driver’s seat and I’m here in the passenger seat to help navigate. This is your journey, and we will only explore paths that align with your goals.
I earned my master's degree in Co-occurring Recovery Disorders Counseling from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, MN, in 2021. Shortly after, I relocated to the Brainerd, MN area to embrace a closer connection with family and nature. As a dually licensed professional in Minnesota, I hold credentials as both a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC). I see therapy as a collaborative journey, where you are in the driver’s seat and I’m here in the passenger seat to help navigate. This is your journey, and we will only explore paths that align with your goals.
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Sharon Lois McIntosh
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, CCMHC, LADC, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brainerd, MN 56401 (Online Only)
Individuals struggling in life experiencing issues with addiction, alcohol and substance use, anxiety, depression, conflict resolution, self worth, relationship, daily stressors, and difficulties being overwhelmed and focusing. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing mental health crisis by assisting with developing healthy coping strategies while in distress.
Individuals struggling in life experiencing issues with addiction, alcohol and substance use, anxiety, depression, conflict resolution, self worth, relationship, daily stressors, and difficulties being overwhelmed and focusing. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing mental health crisis by assisting with developing healthy coping strategies while in distress.
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Amber Rosier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brainerd, MN 56401
Waitlist for new clients
I have 4+ years of experience in working with trauma in all ages and genders. I utilize Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and it is helping so many people in a short amount of time! Contact me for a consultation regarding ART. I also work with anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, borderline personality disorder, bipolar, post-traumatic stress disorder, and many other diagnoses.
I have 4+ years of experience in working with trauma in all ages and genders. I utilize Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and it is helping so many people in a short amount of time! Contact me for a consultation regarding ART. I also work with anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, borderline personality disorder, bipolar, post-traumatic stress disorder, and many other diagnoses.
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Welcome! Brene Brown, social worker/researcher states: "One day you will tell your story of how you overcame and what you went through and it will be someone else's survival guide". I believe in our ability to overcome our struggles in life, and how these can bring out our strengths and character that we otherwise would not have known in ourselves. Starting therapy is a journey and a courageous first step to take. I have confidence that with support and guidance you can find strength and meaning in the difficulties that bring you to therapy.
Welcome! Brene Brown, social worker/researcher states: "One day you will tell your story of how you overcame and what you went through and it will be someone else's survival guide". I believe in our ability to overcome our struggles in life, and how these can bring out our strengths and character that we otherwise would not have known in ourselves. Starting therapy is a journey and a courageous first step to take. I have confidence that with support and guidance you can find strength and meaning in the difficulties that bring you to therapy.
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Kari Silverberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CHT, EAS-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brainerd, MN 56401
Did you know that when you experience conflict in your relationship, the issue is usually not what it seems? We engage in struggles with our partner for reasons that are often unknown--even to ourselves. By exploring some of the hidden reasons we chose the person we are with and learning the true nature of our conflicts with one another, we can ultimately grow toward a more satisfying, rewarding relationship. Your partner doesn't want to join you? That's OK. You might be surprised how much can change by the things you learn on your own.
Did you know that when you experience conflict in your relationship, the issue is usually not what it seems? We engage in struggles with our partner for reasons that are often unknown--even to ourselves. By exploring some of the hidden reasons we chose the person we are with and learning the true nature of our conflicts with one another, we can ultimately grow toward a more satisfying, rewarding relationship. Your partner doesn't want to join you? That's OK. You might be surprised how much can change by the things you learn on your own.
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I specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, challenges of daily life, developing effective coping strategies and enhance quality of life. My passion lies in working with trauma survivors, providing a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences and work towards healing using evidence-based techniques. I have experience working with youth in crisis and can assist young people and their families through difficult times. Additionally, I have experience supporting individuals with autism and ADHD, helping them develop skills to thrive.
I specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, challenges of daily life, developing effective coping strategies and enhance quality of life. My passion lies in working with trauma survivors, providing a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences and work towards healing using evidence-based techniques. I have experience working with youth in crisis and can assist young people and their families through difficult times. Additionally, I have experience supporting individuals with autism and ADHD, helping them develop skills to thrive.
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I focus on anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, boundaries, conflict resolution, and coping skills. I collaboratively work with the client to explore life experiences, find meaning in their stories, gain understanding, address barriers, and work towards purposeful living.
I focus on anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, boundaries, conflict resolution, and coping skills. I collaboratively work with the client to explore life experiences, find meaning in their stories, gain understanding, address barriers, and work towards purposeful living.
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Sometimes relationships and your mood can improve with small changes to your thoughts and behaviors. I have many years of experience working with depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship conflict and trauma. I believe in a holistic approach that includes the mind, body, spiritual and emotions.
Sometimes relationships and your mood can improve with small changes to your thoughts and behaviors. I have many years of experience working with depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship conflict and trauma. I believe in a holistic approach that includes the mind, body, spiritual and emotions.
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I focus on anxiety, depression, boundaries, and life transitions. I have experience working with those in crisis and engaging in self-injurious behaviors. My counseling style is warm and compassionate and I have a great deal of respect for those seeking change and the courage it takes to ask for help. I am an active and empathetic listener and will offer practical and evidence-based solutions to support you through your journey. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults.
I focus on anxiety, depression, boundaries, and life transitions. I have experience working with those in crisis and engaging in self-injurious behaviors. My counseling style is warm and compassionate and I have a great deal of respect for those seeking change and the courage it takes to ask for help. I am an active and empathetic listener and will offer practical and evidence-based solutions to support you through your journey. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults.
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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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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.
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Lindsey Weaver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brainerd, MN 56401
Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing? I'm Lindsey, a dedicated therapist and a current Military service member with experience working with individuals, families, youth, and crisis situations. I have a true passion for helping people of all ages find their path to personal growth and emotional well-being. Whether you're battling anxiety, wrestling with depression, or seeking ways to connect more deeply with your partner, I offer a client-centered and trauma focused approach to address your unique needs.
Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing? I'm Lindsey, a dedicated therapist and a current Military service member with experience working with individuals, families, youth, and crisis situations. I have a true passion for helping people of all ages find their path to personal growth and emotional well-being. Whether you're battling anxiety, wrestling with depression, or seeking ways to connect more deeply with your partner, I offer a client-centered and trauma focused approach to address your unique needs.
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Hello! I’m a trauma therapist who is passionate about helping my clients heal and grow. I understand how difficult it can be to seek help when you’re struggling, and I’m here to support you every step of the way. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced grief, loss, or childhood trauma and are ready to take the first step towards healing. Note: I additionally have a special interest in working with parents who have lost a child, and am trained in utilizing EMDR with people who cope with dissociation.
Hello! I’m a trauma therapist who is passionate about helping my clients heal and grow. I understand how difficult it can be to seek help when you’re struggling, and I’m here to support you every step of the way. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced grief, loss, or childhood trauma and are ready to take the first step towards healing. Note: I additionally have a special interest in working with parents who have lost a child, and am trained in utilizing EMDR with people who cope with dissociation.
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Allison C Gildner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Brainerd, MN 56401
Do you feel like you haven’t been yourself lately? Perhaps you have experienced an upsetting, difficult, or traumatic event. You might find yourself thinking, “Am I broken? Am I crazy? What is wrong with me?” I specialize in helping people who are struggling with difficult life experiences to restore peace and purpose to their lives. I enjoy working with first responders, parents coping with pregnancy/postpartum, individuals struggling with anxiety, and Christians who are seeking a fellow believer to counsel them.
Do you feel like you haven’t been yourself lately? Perhaps you have experienced an upsetting, difficult, or traumatic event. You might find yourself thinking, “Am I broken? Am I crazy? What is wrong with me?” I specialize in helping people who are struggling with difficult life experiences to restore peace and purpose to their lives. I enjoy working with first responders, parents coping with pregnancy/postpartum, individuals struggling with anxiety, and Christians who are seeking a fellow believer to counsel them.
Walker Ridge Psychological Services Inc.
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
Brainerd, MN 56401
Dr. Eggers Huber is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with an emphasis in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation of children, adolescents, and adults. Evaluations are provided for: dementia, Alzheimer's, autism spectrum disorder, neurodevelopmental disorders (types of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, specific learning disorder, intellectual disability), fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), stroke, brain injury, presurgical evaluations, behavioral/psychiatric disorders, and cognitive changes related to other medical and neurological conditions. The testing and evaluation provides cognitive baseline, diagnostic differential, and treatment planning. Clients are scheduled in a timely fashion and billing services are provided to address insurance coverage. Equine facilitated psychotherapy is also available.
Dr. Eggers Huber is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with an emphasis in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation of children, adolescents, and adults. Evaluations are provided for: dementia, Alzheimer's, autism spectrum disorder, neurodevelopmental disorders (types of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, specific learning disorder, intellectual disability), fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), stroke, brain injury, presurgical evaluations, behavioral/psychiatric disorders, and cognitive changes related to other medical and neurological conditions. The testing and evaluation provides cognitive baseline, diagnostic differential, and treatment planning. Clients are scheduled in a timely fashion and billing services are provided to address insurance coverage. Equine facilitated psychotherapy is also available.
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True Balance Counseling
Psychologist, MS, LMFT, PhD, LP, RPT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brainerd, MN 56401
Anxiety? Depression? Just sick and tired of being sick and tired? We get it. Life can be a pain in the .....well.... a pain. Sometimes we just have to let it all out. Our team of experienced therapists get it. Trauma? YEP! ADHD? YEP! Military and public service? YEP! Let us help. We can offer you an alternative, non- doctory, take of your shoes and be comfy, place to let it all start to heal. We work with children, adults, couples, and families. Let us help you, help yourself.
Anxiety? Depression? Just sick and tired of being sick and tired? We get it. Life can be a pain in the .....well.... a pain. Sometimes we just have to let it all out. Our team of experienced therapists get it. Trauma? YEP! ADHD? YEP! Military and public service? YEP! Let us help. We can offer you an alternative, non- doctory, take of your shoes and be comfy, place to let it all start to heal. We work with children, adults, couples, and families. Let us help you, help yourself.
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I have been a practicing therapist since 1998. I have a varied background of experiences over the last 2+ decades. My primary focus is to work with adults. My goal is to help clients find healing and build on the strengths that they already have with an approach that is best suited for them whether that be internal family systems, shame resilience, cognitive re-framing (with CBT), learning healthier relationship boundaries, emphasizing optimal lifestyle, and more. I am currently serving individual adult clients.
I have been a practicing therapist since 1998. I have a varied background of experiences over the last 2+ decades. My primary focus is to work with adults. My goal is to help clients find healing and build on the strengths that they already have with an approach that is best suited for them whether that be internal family systems, shame resilience, cognitive re-framing (with CBT), learning healthier relationship boundaries, emphasizing optimal lifestyle, and more. I am currently serving individual adult clients.
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Jennifer Owens
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brainerd, MN 56401
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or simply not meeting your life goals, therapy can help. So often, clients come to me feeling as though no one else has listened to them or taken them seriously. It is my goal to make you feel heard and understood, while providing guidance to assist you to take steps to improve your well-being. My practice focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship, and helping you feel comfortable as we move forward step by step toward your goals.
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or simply not meeting your life goals, therapy can help. So often, clients come to me feeling as though no one else has listened to them or taken them seriously. It is my goal to make you feel heard and understood, while providing guidance to assist you to take steps to improve your well-being. My practice focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship, and helping you feel comfortable as we move forward step by step toward your goals.
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Carlyn Becker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MPS, LADC, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brainerd, MN 56401 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with mental health challenges or substance use disorders? Do you feel overwhelmed by the burdens of life, unable to cope with past traumas or current stressors? You're not alone, and there is help available. Hi, I'm Carlyn, a dually licensed professional with expertise in both mental health and addiction counseling. Through telehealth, I offer compassionate and evidence-based therapy to individuals dealing with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
Are you struggling with mental health challenges or substance use disorders? Do you feel overwhelmed by the burdens of life, unable to cope with past traumas or current stressors? You're not alone, and there is help available. Hi, I'm Carlyn, a dually licensed professional with expertise in both mental health and addiction counseling. Through telehealth, I offer compassionate and evidence-based therapy to individuals dealing with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.