Psychodynamic Therapists in Cannon Falls, MN
Are you seeking peace of mind with less triggers, increased happiness, spiritual growth or more fun in your life? I am a Holy Fire III Usui/Karuna Reiki Master Teacher and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am a creative, intuitive, inventive, grounded, and calming presence that I bring forward into my practice to help those with anxiety or depression or someone just wanting to find more of their own inner peace and enjoyment for life. I utilize Holy Fire/Usui Reiki healing, crystal healing, sound healing and intuition along with my family systems psychotherapy and certified EMDR training to provide a therapy session to get
Are you seeking peace of mind with less triggers, increased happiness, spiritual growth or more fun in your life? I am a Holy Fire III Usui/Karuna Reiki Master Teacher and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am a creative, intuitive, inventive, grounded, and calming presence that I bring forward into my practice to help those with anxiety or depression or someone just wanting to find more of their own inner peace and enjoyment for life. I utilize Holy Fire/Usui Reiki healing, crystal healing, sound healing and intuition along with my family systems psychotherapy and certified EMDR training to provide a therapy session to get
Carrie Menk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
I focus on building a strong foundational relationship with clients, collaboratively developing self-awareness, mood-stabilizing skills and communication tools that allow for the safe reprocessing of difficult experiences and emotions. I work with people who have experienced a range of challenges, from difficulties with life adjustments to complicated trauma and loss. It is important to me that clients understand that difficult and traumatic experiences can arise from a seemingly “normal” childhood or life event. Therapeutic support and guidance for any destabilizing event or emotion is a valuable resource.
I focus on building a strong foundational relationship with clients, collaboratively developing self-awareness, mood-stabilizing skills and communication tools that allow for the safe reprocessing of difficult experiences and emotions. I work with people who have experienced a range of challenges, from difficulties with life adjustments to complicated trauma and loss. It is important to me that clients understand that difficult and traumatic experiences can arise from a seemingly “normal” childhood or life event. Therapeutic support and guidance for any destabilizing event or emotion is a valuable resource.
You're probably here because something in your life feels off. Maybe you've been pushing yourself to excel in every aspect of your life, but it feels like you're running on empty. Or perhaps you're struggling to connect with yourself and others, feeling alone and disconnected. If you're feeling a bit lost right now, you don't have to go through it by yourself. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, hurting, or shut down, together we can start carving out a path to a life that feels right for you.
You're probably here because something in your life feels off. Maybe you've been pushing yourself to excel in every aspect of your life, but it feels like you're running on empty. Or perhaps you're struggling to connect with yourself and others, feeling alone and disconnected. If you're feeling a bit lost right now, you don't have to go through it by yourself. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, hurting, or shut down, together we can start carving out a path to a life that feels right for you.
Erin Barnett
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
Not accepting new clients
I work collaboratively with my clients to define and explore the things they want to change. Most of my clients come to therapy because something in their lives isn't working anymore. They want to let go of old habits and deepen their sense of well-being. I help my clients build skills that create the conditions for growth. These skills, practiced over time, allow my clients to connect more deeply with themselves and others, and move more purposefully into the lives they choose. My goal is to facilitate my clients' movement beyond symptom relief to real and lasting change.
I work collaboratively with my clients to define and explore the things they want to change. Most of my clients come to therapy because something in their lives isn't working anymore. They want to let go of old habits and deepen their sense of well-being. I help my clients build skills that create the conditions for growth. These skills, practiced over time, allow my clients to connect more deeply with themselves and others, and move more purposefully into the lives they choose. My goal is to facilitate my clients' movement beyond symptom relief to real and lasting change.
Krista M Larson MSW, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
Not accepting new clients
Greetings! In my work as a psychotherapist, I stand along side individuals who are struggling with anxiety spectrum disorders (including trauma-related disorders), mood disorders, difficulty with regulating emotion and/or tolerating distress, marital or relationship concerns, disordered eating, infertility, and chronic health issues. I believe the therapy relationship is a critical part of healing, which is supported by years of research. You can expect me to work with you in developing approaches to healing that fit your needs, comfort level and strengths.
Greetings! In my work as a psychotherapist, I stand along side individuals who are struggling with anxiety spectrum disorders (including trauma-related disorders), mood disorders, difficulty with regulating emotion and/or tolerating distress, marital or relationship concerns, disordered eating, infertility, and chronic health issues. I believe the therapy relationship is a critical part of healing, which is supported by years of research. You can expect me to work with you in developing approaches to healing that fit your needs, comfort level and strengths.
My practice is devoted to helping people feel calmer, lighter, and more at peace with their emotions. I help people understand themselves better and form more rewarding, less painful relationships with themselves and with others. We do this together within the context of a safe, therapeutic relationship where you can work though difficult feelings and experiences and practice new skills. I have been trained in a variety of approaches and draw upon them based on your specific needs and what I think may be most effective. I welcome ongoing feedback to make sure that our work together remains focused and satisfying.
My practice is devoted to helping people feel calmer, lighter, and more at peace with their emotions. I help people understand themselves better and form more rewarding, less painful relationships with themselves and with others. We do this together within the context of a safe, therapeutic relationship where you can work though difficult feelings and experiences and practice new skills. I have been trained in a variety of approaches and draw upon them based on your specific needs and what I think may be most effective. I welcome ongoing feedback to make sure that our work together remains focused and satisfying.
Online Therapists
Claudia Coleman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55416
I am trained in relational, trauma-informed, psychodynamic psychotherapy.
Therapy can offer guidance and support in times when we find ourselves faced with painful and challenging life circumstances. We may feel stuck in repetitive patterns that we can’t seem to break — feeling lost, overwhelmed, and unsure of what to do. As a psychodynamic therapist, I invite you to explore the places that you tend to avoid or keep hidden. Through this process you will deepen your self-awareness and gain greater insight into any struggles, patterns, and problems you are facing in life, thus opening new possibilities and ways of engaging in life more fully as yourself.
I am trained in relational, trauma-informed, psychodynamic psychotherapy.
Therapy can offer guidance and support in times when we find ourselves faced with painful and challenging life circumstances. We may feel stuck in repetitive patterns that we can’t seem to break — feeling lost, overwhelmed, and unsure of what to do. As a psychodynamic therapist, I invite you to explore the places that you tend to avoid or keep hidden. Through this process you will deepen your self-awareness and gain greater insight into any struggles, patterns, and problems you are facing in life, thus opening new possibilities and ways of engaging in life more fully as yourself.
Jennifer A Olson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, LICSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Wise ones have advised, "Know thyself." My work as a therapist is to assist you to do just that...to help you learn about yourself, but to learn with much more compassion and empathy than you've likely allowed yourself before. Whether you are seeking couple's, individual, or family therapy, I will work with you to understand the issues you name more fully. We will then identify resources, strategies, and tools you can use to address and manage those issues more effectively. I utilize psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR, mindfulness-based, and relational approaches, and attempt to offer a holistic perspective.
Wise ones have advised, "Know thyself." My work as a therapist is to assist you to do just that...to help you learn about yourself, but to learn with much more compassion and empathy than you've likely allowed yourself before. Whether you are seeking couple's, individual, or family therapy, I will work with you to understand the issues you name more fully. We will then identify resources, strategies, and tools you can use to address and manage those issues more effectively. I utilize psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR, mindfulness-based, and relational approaches, and attempt to offer a holistic perspective.
I typically integrate several treatment modalities including: psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and an integrated health approach including, but not limited to, mindfulness based therapies.
Whether you are entering therapy with a clear vision of what you are looking for or are more uncertain of your goals, I will work with you to come up with strategies for growth and the development of optimal emotional health and functioning. I believe that healing occurs through the process of building a trusting therapeutic relationship. By creating a safe and confidential environment I will help you to better understand patterns (which are often outside of your awareness) that lead to emotional distress. Recognition of these patterns empowers you to make choices that can lead to life long change.
I typically integrate several treatment modalities including: psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and an integrated health approach including, but not limited to, mindfulness based therapies.
Whether you are entering therapy with a clear vision of what you are looking for or are more uncertain of your goals, I will work with you to come up with strategies for growth and the development of optimal emotional health and functioning. I believe that healing occurs through the process of building a trusting therapeutic relationship. By creating a safe and confidential environment I will help you to better understand patterns (which are often outside of your awareness) that lead to emotional distress. Recognition of these patterns empowers you to make choices that can lead to life long change.
I am trained in numerous treatment theories and techniques such as family systems, developmental, cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, attachment and interpersonal neurobiology.
I have been a psychologist for 35 yrs working with individuals, couples, and families. I work with each client to identify what is causing their current problems and how we can restore optimal growth and health. I use many of the most effective psychotherapy methods for relieving anxiety, depression, and trauma-a comprehensive Mind-Body approach.
I am trained in numerous treatment theories and techniques such as family systems, developmental, cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, attachment and interpersonal neurobiology.
I have been a psychologist for 35 yrs working with individuals, couples, and families. I work with each client to identify what is causing their current problems and how we can restore optimal growth and health. I use many of the most effective psychotherapy methods for relieving anxiety, depression, and trauma-a comprehensive Mind-Body approach.
My approach to therapy is person-centered and emotion focused with psychodynamic and relational influence.
We all learn through early relationships and experiences how to communicate with others and ourselves, and how to cope and engage with our reality—-whatever that may be. Sometimes over the course of our lives, what we’ve learned no longer serves us and our needs. I believe that therapy serves as a space to become aware of who we’ve been and who we want to be, while engaging in new and healthy dynamics. These things are all part of life and they ebb and flow. I view therapy as an ever-evolving process with my goal being to get to the root cause of symptoms.
My approach to therapy is person-centered and emotion focused with psychodynamic and relational influence.
We all learn through early relationships and experiences how to communicate with others and ourselves, and how to cope and engage with our reality—-whatever that may be. Sometimes over the course of our lives, what we’ve learned no longer serves us and our needs. I believe that therapy serves as a space to become aware of who we’ve been and who we want to be, while engaging in new and healthy dynamics. These things are all part of life and they ebb and flow. I view therapy as an ever-evolving process with my goal being to get to the root cause of symptoms.
Jennifer Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bloomington, MN 55431
We all go through difficult times in our lives that can be painful, overwhelming, and confusing. Sometimes we need help navigating these difficult times. As a therapist, I value creating a safe space where we can explore your life and dynamics that keep you feeling stuck. I have specific training in psychodynamic psychotherapy. Therefore, I feel passionate about getting to know you as an individual and helping you discover new insight about your emotions, beliefs, internal conflicts, and relational patterns. Together we can help you gain clarity, experience healing, and free yourself up to live a more fulfilling life.
We all go through difficult times in our lives that can be painful, overwhelming, and confusing. Sometimes we need help navigating these difficult times. As a therapist, I value creating a safe space where we can explore your life and dynamics that keep you feeling stuck. I have specific training in psychodynamic psychotherapy. Therefore, I feel passionate about getting to know you as an individual and helping you discover new insight about your emotions, beliefs, internal conflicts, and relational patterns. Together we can help you gain clarity, experience healing, and free yourself up to live a more fulfilling life.
Sarajane Cazares/Cazares Professional Therapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55102
These include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, psychodynamic psychotherapy and Brainspotting.
Is the stress in your life keeping you from achieving your goals or fulfilling your dreams? Are there painful moments from your past that are holding you back? Are you experiencing significant health challenges that others don't understand? Would you like to find balance in your life? Talking to a therapist can help.
These include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, psychodynamic psychotherapy and Brainspotting.
Is the stress in your life keeping you from achieving your goals or fulfilling your dreams? Are there painful moments from your past that are holding you back? Are you experiencing significant health challenges that others don't understand? Would you like to find balance in your life? Talking to a therapist can help.
I use psychodynamic and Adlerian skills to help you recognize unhealthy relationship patterns, and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to help you change unhealthy thinking and behavioral patterns.
I work with adult individuals and couples who are struggling with uncertainty, life transitions, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, family, relationship problems, and codependency. I also work with parenting issues and caring for aging parents. I have special interest in working with adult children from dysfunctional family settings, parents of transgender offspring, individuals living beyond addiction recovery, and family and friends of those with alcohol and substance use disorders. I have knowledge and experience with twelve step programs and am available for program-specific counseling guidance and fourth and fifth step work.
I use psychodynamic and Adlerian skills to help you recognize unhealthy relationship patterns, and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to help you change unhealthy thinking and behavioral patterns.
I work with adult individuals and couples who are struggling with uncertainty, life transitions, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, family, relationship problems, and codependency. I also work with parenting issues and caring for aging parents. I have special interest in working with adult children from dysfunctional family settings, parents of transgender offspring, individuals living beyond addiction recovery, and family and friends of those with alcohol and substance use disorders. I have knowledge and experience with twelve step programs and am available for program-specific counseling guidance and fourth and fifth step work.
Morgan Boeltl: Adults, Trauma, Substance Abuse
Pre-Licensed Professional, BS, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55114
I am a biracial female therapist who loves working with adult individuals who are ready to prioritize their mental health. I help clients with relationships, trauma, anxiety, substance abuse, self-esteem issues, life changes, grief/loss, and self expression. I am committed to building a therapeutic relationship where clients feel empowered. I utilize EMDR, Relational-Cultural and Psychodynamic and expressive arts techniques in my work Previously I worked in the community with the SPMI (Severe & Persistent Mental Illness) population as well as in a Substance Abuse Treatment center, lending a wealth of experience in complex cases.
I am a biracial female therapist who loves working with adult individuals who are ready to prioritize their mental health. I help clients with relationships, trauma, anxiety, substance abuse, self-esteem issues, life changes, grief/loss, and self expression. I am committed to building a therapeutic relationship where clients feel empowered. I utilize EMDR, Relational-Cultural and Psychodynamic and expressive arts techniques in my work Previously I worked in the community with the SPMI (Severe & Persistent Mental Illness) population as well as in a Substance Abuse Treatment center, lending a wealth of experience in complex cases.
Additionally, I draw from theories such as psychodynamic, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
Welcome! If you’re feeling nervous as you’re thinking about starting this therapy journey, please know that this is a typical and expected experience. I am excited to meet you and work at a pace comfortable for you.
Additionally, I draw from theories such as psychodynamic, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
Welcome! If you’re feeling nervous as you’re thinking about starting this therapy journey, please know that this is a typical and expected experience. I am excited to meet you and work at a pace comfortable for you.
Lorena Villaseñor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Eagan, MN 55122 (Online Only)
My approach is inspired from psychodynamic therapy, family systems, gestalt, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Helping you heal and reach your full potential is both a blessing and a privilege. Offering you a healing process filled with compassion, authenticity, warmth, and a non judgmental attitude is my priority. My offering: A healing process that helps you to discover and understand how unresolved painful experiences from the past keep impacting your present thoughts, needs, feelings and behaviors. Developing skills to become aware of these, will allow you to have a more loving relationship with ALL the parts of yourself. As a result, more meaningful relationships and deeper connections with others will follow.
My approach is inspired from psychodynamic therapy, family systems, gestalt, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Helping you heal and reach your full potential is both a blessing and a privilege. Offering you a healing process filled with compassion, authenticity, warmth, and a non judgmental attitude is my priority. My offering: A healing process that helps you to discover and understand how unresolved painful experiences from the past keep impacting your present thoughts, needs, feelings and behaviors. Developing skills to become aware of these, will allow you to have a more loving relationship with ALL the parts of yourself. As a result, more meaningful relationships and deeper connections with others will follow.
De Ella D Wilcox, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
This is done through use of various techniques including but not limited to: strengths-based perspectives, mindfulness strategies, CBT, ACT, & the use of additional methods like psychodynamic approaches, shame resiliency, AF-EMDR based strategies, &/or inner-child work.
In the counseling I provide, I try to meet my clients where they are at in their thoughts, feelings & lives’ circumstances. I believe that change is a difficult, but necessary part of the therapy process. I am a strong believer that building resilience is helpful as well. I work to help clients identify their emotions that can arise from experiencing anxiety, panic, trauma, abuse, shame and other life challenges; which over time, can also negatively impact a person’s emotions, mental health, & self-talk.
This is done through use of various techniques including but not limited to: strengths-based perspectives, mindfulness strategies, CBT, ACT, & the use of additional methods like psychodynamic approaches, shame resiliency, AF-EMDR based strategies, &/or inner-child work.
In the counseling I provide, I try to meet my clients where they are at in their thoughts, feelings & lives’ circumstances. I believe that change is a difficult, but necessary part of the therapy process. I am a strong believer that building resilience is helpful as well. I work to help clients identify their emotions that can arise from experiencing anxiety, panic, trauma, abuse, shame and other life challenges; which over time, can also negatively impact a person’s emotions, mental health, & self-talk.
I utilize an integrative approach involving Psychodynamic and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Humanistic, Systemic, and Solution Focused modalities.
My focus is assisting individuals and couples in exploring and finding a sense of well-being, movement, and self-identity. I strive to facilitate a safe space for individuals as they explore, develop, and nurture their own strengths. These strengths allow individuals to identify and tackle their challenges with self empowerment and comfort. I believe this mindful awareness promotes increased self-worth, goal directedness, healing, and growth.
I utilize an integrative approach involving Psychodynamic and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Humanistic, Systemic, and Solution Focused modalities.
My focus is assisting individuals and couples in exploring and finding a sense of well-being, movement, and self-identity. I strive to facilitate a safe space for individuals as they explore, develop, and nurture their own strengths. These strengths allow individuals to identify and tackle their challenges with self empowerment and comfort. I believe this mindful awareness promotes increased self-worth, goal directedness, healing, and growth.
I often draw from psychodynamic, DBT, CBT, and mindfulness practices.
In our sessions, I offer a space where your investment in yourself is met with active engagement. Together, we'll explore issues like work-stress, depression, anger, anxiety, relationship struggles, dysphoria, or disordered eating. These often connect to self-worth, high expectations, emptiness, trauma, or identity—areas we’ll work on together. Therapy is hard work, but I value a conversational, human connection, and shared laughter. Lived experience in corporate leadership, multicultural trauma, parenting, and family addiction have shaped me, and I'd be honored to support in your healing journey.
I often draw from psychodynamic, DBT, CBT, and mindfulness practices.
In our sessions, I offer a space where your investment in yourself is met with active engagement. Together, we'll explore issues like work-stress, depression, anger, anxiety, relationship struggles, dysphoria, or disordered eating. These often connect to self-worth, high expectations, emptiness, trauma, or identity—areas we’ll work on together. Therapy is hard work, but I value a conversational, human connection, and shared laughter. Lived experience in corporate leadership, multicultural trauma, parenting, and family addiction have shaped me, and I'd be honored to support in your healing journey.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.