In Person Therapists in Chanhassen, MN

Life can feel very uncertain and stressful at times. Are you struggling with increased fears and anxieties? Whether you are experiencing painful emotions, challenging relationships, or significant life events, we can work together to explore and identify what you need to achieve your personal goals and improve your overall quality of life.

I help children, adolescents, and young adults become the best version of themselves mentally, physically, socially, and emotionally. I understand the demands and pressures placed on them and utilize a “Values, Holistic, Mindfulness, Well-being” model to help them achieve “Psychological Flexibility.” This means becoming more aware of thoughts and feelings, having more control over actions and performance, and becoming the best version of themselves.

Faithful & True offers counseling & workshops for men struggling with compulsive sexual behaviors that they are having trouble stopping. Men who attend our center may be dealing with a wide variety of sexual behaviors — ranging from fantasy, pornography use, and masturbation to affairs, same-sex encounters, and fetish behaviors. We also offer counseling for women who struggle with betrayal trauma due to their partner's infidelity. We help women know they're not alone and help them re-establish their sense of worth and value. Finally, we offer counseling & workshops for couples seeking deeper emotional & spiritual intimacy.

The condition of our relationships are crucial for overall peace and contentment in our lives. As someone trained in marriage and family therapy, I focus on the space between you and your loved ones. Sometimes there are past histories of resentment, nonproductive communication styles or cognitive filters that are us causing problems. Sometimes our way of being in the world or the structure of our systems keep us stuck in problematic cycles and patterns. In our work together, we can increase self-awareness and create pathways to relational healing.

Mental health therapy in nature: let's run or walk together. Coupling exercise with mental health treatment can make a profound impact. I have found that individuals who are committed to their treatment plans and incorporate goals that include exercise begin to feel better faster. There is something about running and/or walking in nature that just feels good.

Life. It can be wonderful and it can be frustrating, discouraging, sometimes devastating. When things aren't going well, we need help. Maybe it is the stress of work or family. It could be deep discouragement about... life. Lose someone? Marriage limping along? kids seem distant? Feeling hopeless? I love helping people when life is difficult. I have hope for you, and can see the light at the end of the tunnel when you can't. I've seen dark days in my life. We'll work together, build a plan and carry it out to find a solution to a better life. There is a way out, you just need a guide.

I have had the privilege and honor of working over 17 years in the mental health field treating individuals, couple's, and families. I utilize an integrative approach including techniques from CBT, solution-focused, systemic, and ACT. Treatment is collaborative and tailored to meet client's goals. My focus is on empowering clients in discovering their potential to work through life's challenges. When indicated, I offer specific strategies in response to clients' challenges and problems. I have extensive experience in working with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and parenting and family issues.

Life is hard, but we don't have to go through it alone. Whatever struggles you're currently experiencing, I'm here to help. I value the uniqueness of each person and their experience, and I understand that there isn't a "one size fits all" approach to therapy. You and I will partner to develop a trusting relationship that allows for growth, reflection, and change. I'll meet you where you're at, and give you a safe space to start exploring and creating a life you find worth living.

I am a trauma-responsive clinician who specializes in working with adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, addictions, life transitions, and grief/ loss. I have experience working with diverse adult populations and couples. I am a certified Brainspotting professional. I have training in Clinical Hypnosis, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Family Systems. I offer appointments Monday thru Thursday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, I am also available for telehealth sessions. Please call me for a free telephone consultation.

Please note I will not be taking new clients until December 2024. It takes courage to trust another person with your story and face yourself honestly. Maybe you are feeling unsatisfied in your relationships. Perhaps you are feeling flooded with past traumas. Or maybe you have difficulty setting boundaries or controlling your worry. Therapy can be a way to connect with our true selves so that we can show up authentically in the world and in relationships.

My perspective is that we all can experience more joy and fulfillment in our personal and interpersonal relationships. Together we can gain insight and focus, take on new directions, achieve and find greater life satisfaction. I facilitate this process through emotional, experiential, spiritual, and educational support, where together people learn to better meet situational stressors, such as loss, financial struggles, life transitions, and habitual patterns. People begin to see their lives holistically and know their personal power. Together, we work to fully realize the empowerment, enhancement and enchantment that are the true nature of our being.