Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Eden Prairie, MN

Incidents from your past may interfere with your present life. A moment may trigger vivid memories, painful feelings, and intrusive negative thoughts. Your coping strategies may seem insufficient, and at times you may feel stuck with intense emotions and rumination. My specialty is helping people to heal from the impact of past adversity and trauma. I believe that everyone has within them innate capacities to heal and grow, and to discover and develop their inner strengths and wisdom. I have advanced training and expertise in evidence-based methods (EMDR, DBT, and Somatic Therapy) that can help you to recover from the past.

I believe that people have the power to live healthy, connected, full lives. With proper support and guidance, healing and change can happen. I specialize in working with adults who have histories of childhood sexual abuse and attachment wounds. I assist clients in finding the safety to explore difficult histories and relationships, to create new boundaries and stand firm in them. I guide clients to a place of self-acceptance, worth and love. There is no question that the work is hard; however, with support we can do hard things.

Self-exploration, improved awareness, and personal empowerment are key elements for setting goals and making healthy changes. I use various clinical approaches during therapy, depending on the needs and goals of each client. I enjoy combining a client-centered approach with solution-focused strategies to help build resiliency. This foundation provides direction for therapeutic goals and promotes creative collaboration between us. I'm described as having high empathy, compassion, a good sense of humor, and a relaxed style. Please contact me for a consultation to discuss your needs and concerns.

I am an experienced Licensed Psychologist with an extensive background providing counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. My primary specialities include depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, life transition, relationship issues, and grief and loss. My therapeutic approach is eclectic with a cognitive behavioral and DBT foundation. I am trained in EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy which I use to address a multitude of mental health symptoms in addition to trauma. I continue to be privileged to work with people who seek to improve the quality of their life and find peace, confidence and strength within themselves.

Are you or someone you care about going through a difficult time? Is your child/adolescent struggling at home or school with emotions, difficult behavior, or attention concerns? Whether you are looking for answers or seeking personal growth, I can help. I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in assessment and therapy with children, adolescents, and adults. My professional approach is one that encourages one's strengths, internal traits, and individual differences that contribute to personal and professional growth and an improved quality of life and understanding.

Currently accepting new clients; individuals and couples. Hi, I'm Jenny Johnson a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and MFT Board Approved Supervisor. I am a collaborative, eclectic, and strength-based therapist with over ten years of extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families in English and Spanish. My philosophy on therapy is simple in nature. Humbly, you are the expert of your own life. Together, using your strengths and my training, we will find ways to process your past experiences and find tools to lead your best and balanced life!

Do you feel stuck? Do you want a proven way to feel better? I have years of experience working with Adolescents and Adults struggling with Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder,, Impulsive Behaviors and Substance Abuse. LGBTQ Allied. See me if you like a direct straightforward approach. I will hold you accountable in a compassionate caring way. We will break down big problems into manageable parts. You will learn practical, hands-on strategies that work even if your life is messy, painful or difficult. I am enthusiastic about my work; there's always room for fun and laughter. I won't let you stay stuck!

Seeking help from a therapist can be a difficult decision. Successful therapy is highly based on the client-therapist relationship as well as openness to change. I have a warm eclectic style that creates a trusting therapeutic environment. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families to address unhealthy patterns that keep them stuck in emotional distress and unfulfilling relationships. I treat a variety of issues including trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, spiritual and relationship issues.

I am a licensed professional clinical counselor with over 12 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with teens, adults, and families on a variety of issues including life transitions, emotion regulation, parenting issues, anxiety, and trauma. I take a nonjudgmental, holistic approach to therapy and works to meet clients where they are. My goal is to help clients heal and feel empowered to take control of their lives. I work to provide a safe and trusting environment regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation. I focus on a strength based approach when working with clients.

I AM NOT THE SMILE AND NOD THERAPIST! If you are fed up with feeling miserable I can help you get the life you want. I love helping people achieve what they didn't think they could. My clients tell me I am tough but they know I care about them. I work best with people who are sick of being unhappy and willing to DO work to make some changes. I have a great BS detector, I will call you on your stuff and we will laugh (a lot)! I am passionate about therapy and assissting people in reaching their goals. I work best with people who are ready for change and want a more active approach to therapy.

Many of us have faced struggles. It's like when you're having a tough day but put on a brave face for the world, hoping nobody notices the cracks beneath the surface. Understand that I create a safe space by establishing boundaries, offering hope, and skilled guidance to explore these issues. I aim to provide knowledgeable, individualized, compassionate care in a supportive, client-centered therapeutic environment while providing knowledge and resources to empower clients to live their best lives! I’m Dr. Laura Petracek, a Clinical Psychologist and author of 2 books with over 30 years of experience in psychotherapy.

I believe personal agency is key to finding meaning in distressing scenarios and growing from them. I use both Existential and solution-oriented approaches when engaging with clients and provide individuals, couples, and families with tools for self-awareness and self-empowerment through a mixture of theoretical models tailored to the client’s strengths and needs. I work to help clients establish more adaptive patterns of thinking with humor, empathy, and respect. While I will explore root causes of issues, I emphasize the importance of personal growth and identifying personal strengths.

“‘Why should I listen to my heart?’” “‘Because you'll never again be able to keep it quiet. Even if you pretend not to have heard what it tells you, it will always be there inside you, repeating to you what you’re thinking about life & about the world. You will never be able to escape from your heart.’” The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. I've had the privilege to assist individuals to grow through curiosity into deeper awareness of their thoughts, limiting beliefs, and identification of any root issues. I enjoy assisting individuals to reconnect with the core of who they were created to be, before the world and trauma had their impacts.

Are you struggling with connecting with your partner or child after the birth or adoption of a child? Have you thought you just don't feel like "you" after giving birth? Maybe you've thought, "Something is wrong with me. Maybe I'm not cut out to be a parent...." Did you and your partner experience a traumatic birth? Or a birth that didn't go according to your plan? You might be struggling with the expectation of being a parent vs the reality you're facing and want to make change to make it fit. Let's talk about how we can make change together.

I'd be a good fit if you're motivated, curious, open, flexible in thought, committed to the therapy process, and willing to do hard work. I'll work hard, too. If your needs and goals are to feel calmer, have a more integrated sense of self, feel more secure and confident, to grow and expand your thought processes, to organize past life events, develop/increase spirituality, work towards independence, and promote holistic well-being through the use of evidenced-based techniques and theories, I'd be a good fit! I also love pets. I have 2 dogs & 2 cats. I have training and certification in pet loss and grief. I value all relationships.

Congratulations on taking this first step towards improving your health and relationships. Are you feeling stuck, worried, disappointed, or a whole host of difficult emotions right now? I get it. As a working mom, wife, friend, dog lover and self-proclaimed artist, I often find myself overwhelmed with all that's going on around me. It's easy to let that feeling take away your joy and lose sight of what matters most in life. I believe all people just want to feel a sense of belonging and contributing. A true sense of self. I think this is achieved in community with others and I am here to help you get there.

I work with most clients, however, my focus is on relationships. I believe everything we do and person we engage with is a relationship, whether it's an intimate partner, friend, sibling, family or your relationship to self. I want to work with you if you are willing to engage the therapy process. Therapy is challenging and happens mostly outside of the one hour session a week (at most). I will meet you where you are at if you commit to do the hard work on your end.

Eden Therapy Center, a place for new beginnings, is a holistically oriented mental health clinic where the Integrative Behavioral Health Model is the guideline for client care. This model respectfully incorporates the biochemistry of the body, the psychology of the mind, and the effervescence of the spirit. Employed professionals in the Mental Health and complementary wellness fields such as Massage Therapy & Ayurvedic medicine work together using evidence-based practices and consultation among each other that helps clients move toward their best selves and away from decades of pain whether it shows up as depression, anxiety, PTSD.

Individually, I work with adult men. My primary goal is to develop a relationship and create an atmosphere in which you feel safe and comfortable to talk about anything. My role is to walk alongside you, support you, and provide you with resources during this part of your story. I incorporate concepts and skills relating to how you think, how you process and respond to stressors, and how you communicate in your primary relationships. I also work with couples using a hope-focused approach, which seeks to foster love and commitment, grow your emotional connection, and strengthen your relationship.