Relationship Issues Therapists in Brooklyn Park, MN

Hi! I specialize in adult, adolescents, families and couples who are experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, relationship conflicts and life stressors. I am LGBTQIA+ allied, sex worker friendly , and trans affirming. I provide a safe, accepting space for all to promote authentic self expression.

Life’s circumstances can sometimes feel like a heavy burden, leaving us powerless to change our situation. My passion lies in building confidence and empowering individuals, couples and families. Every day, people grapple with stress, trauma, and challenging problems that can be overwhelming to face alone. I’m here to help you navigate these difficulties and discover sustainable solutions, allowing you to heal, thrive, and become your best self.

Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, work stress, grief and loss, personal or professional identity, relationship problems, life stage transitions, or general stuckness, I will meet you where you are with compassion and approachability. Together, we'll build a safe and trusting space where you can openly explore your challenges and goals. We'll work collaboratively to understand what's holding you back and develop a plan for positive change. And yes, we'll even find moments for laughter and lightness along the way. I won't pretend to have all the answers or offer quick fixes. However, I can offer unwavering support.

··Accepting New Clients·· I help individuals and couples who are struggling with addiction and relationship problems. I'll help you discover the core reason(s) for why you're struggling and help develop strategies that work to change your way of thinking and behaviors so you can have longer sobriety, reduce relapses and have healthier relationships. We'll work to develop tailored relapse prevention/intervention skills for addiction, coping skills for managing mental health symptoms, and conflict resolution skills for your relationships.

Understanding that it can be difficult to take this step to wellness, I believe it is important to establish a trusting therapeutic relationship with the client as without this, it can be difficult to help implement change. I also believe that helping clients see their potential to implement change and resolve their issues is very empowering. Each client holds that potential within and they need encouragement and support as they begin to discover this and come to resolutions. Some clients may believe that their issues define who they are and stuggle to separate the two. New confidence can change this.

Naomi completed her Master of Arts Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Saint Mary's University of MN-Twin Cities. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Metropolitan State University and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Naomi has a non-anxious and non-judgmental presence and believes that the therapeutic relationship between the client and therapist is paramount to change. She believes in having unconditional positive regard for the client and honoring all parts of the self such as the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual parts.

It is an honor to help people and support them through difficult life circumstances and make positive and lasting change. I work together with those I serve to create a safe place to identify concerns and improve quality of life. I work holistically to improve all life areas including emotional, mental, physical and spiritual, with the goal of improving life long term. I am passionate about helping people and I work to empower people to find understanding, balance and hope.

Therapy can provide a powerful opportunity for self-understanding and balance restoration which ultimately leads to growth and emotional healing. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe and trusted space with clients to help them begin to identify problematic patterns and explore healthy, effective coping skills. My hope is this repairative process will facilitate change not just within the context of therapy but in all relationships and areas of a client's life. There are many issues we may explore in therapy: anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image, grief/loss and life transitions among others.

Depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, loss, and traumatic events all have the ability to disrupt our lives, interfering with a clear focus on what is truly fulfilling and rewarding. I believe that each person has the ability to deeply connect with their unique life perspective to clear the confusion, develop their own internal wisdom, and begin living life more fully.

I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families and tap into their inner wisdom in order to deal with the challenges they are facing in their relationships. Whether it is within their family relationships, peer relationships or the relationship with one's self, the healing wisdom resides within. It is my pleasure to accompany you on the journey to unlock this knowledge that will improve the quality of your life and the quality of your relationships with those you love. I see people either in person or virtually.

Are you lacking courage in tackling the day to day tasks of life? Are you finding it difficult to manage stress? Are life issues taking you away from finding joy in your journey? I specialize in managing stress, anxiety, parenting and blended family issues, depression, substance abuse, trauma, empty nest, infertility issues, grief and loss, anger management, and abuse. In the past I have worked at as a Mental Health Therapist in a faith-based addiction treatment facility, as a family and parenting coach, as well as in private practice.

I provide diagnosis assessment, therapy and intervention services if needed to adults and families.

At Innovative Psychological Consultants most clients coming are anxious and worried about being judged. They believe they are somehow different, their problems unique, and wonder if they can even be helped. After 25 years of practice, you have to work really hard to surprise us. The reality is that people are people and there problems do not differ nearly as much as they perceive. Where it's relationship problems, stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma; we have a plan to help you achieve the results you are looking for.

Let me help you uncover what's getting in the way of your health and happiness and discover your most authentic self. With curiosity, I'll journey along side you and guide you as you move towards total wellness in mind, body, and spirit. This will be done while recognizing, honoring, and appreciating the unique individual that you are.

We all have the capacity to grow and heal. I honor the courage it takes to reach out for support and make the choices and changes necessary to find peace and fulfillment in life. Whether stuck in unsatisfying patterns, navigating transitions or challenging relationships, living with impacts of mental heath, trauma or life and work stress, I work collaboratively to develop insights, practical coping tools and uncover your resilient qualities. Therapy is a relational process and we will work together to reach your goals, often by exploring ways your life experiences have impacted you and finding strategies for relief and empowerment.

Are you part of a couple struggling to stop having the same fight over and over? Are you a parent feeling unsure how to help your child with a current struggle? Do you just feel stuck in other relationships and need some help figuring out next steps to move you forward? I would love to walk with you through this season. I understand that life doesn’t always go as we have planned it, and sometimes we need some support and encouragement along the way. I find it my joy in life to walk alongside those who find themselves in these spots, working with you and for you in the process towards a healthier life.

Do you think change has to be hard or take a long time? Do you want more out of life? Are you wondering if you will ever be happy again? Do you want better quality relationships? Do you wish you could put a spark back into your marriage? Are you tired of trying and feeling hopeless? I take a no nonsense approach to therapy and use razor sharp precision to get to the core issues. I am highly skilled at helping clients remove the "porcupine quills" that hurt whenever a bad memory is triggered.

I draw my practice from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy. I have a passion working with adults who want to work on setting boundaries and identifying cycle’s in their life and relationships that they would like to change. I also work with adolescents down to the age of 13 years old and incorporate activities when needed. I believe that I can help my clients find answers within themselves and help them build strong self-worth.

If you're navigating work-life balance, stressors, and likely facing the ongoing challenges compounded by the pandemic, I am here to come alongside you as you seek healing, health and wellness. I have a special interest in serving adult-aged clients in the BIPOC community. Whether you are in college, graduate school, or a working professional, I'm taking new clients in Uptown (& telehealth) at this time. Maybe you are finding yourself at a crossroads, facing a major (or minor) life change. Therapy with me will be holistic, person-centered, integrating your story as you slow down, seek clarity and pursue a conscious, welcomed change.