Emotionally Focused Therapists in Eden Prairie, MN
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I am trained in a variety of approaches including TF-CBT, EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Healing our Core Issues, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Welcome! I have immediate openings, reach out to schedule you FREE 15min consultation today! I am here for you and whole-heartedly support your brave decision to reach out for help. You can expect me to meet you with compassion, unconditional support and a deep desire to help you achieve your goals. I believe in you! I use the power of connection, humor and highly effective treatment approaches to help you heal from within, which wilI in turn improve your quality of life and relationships. Sarge, my Certified Therapy dog, will also be there to provide comfort, peace and unconditional love.
I am trained in a variety of approaches including TF-CBT, EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Healing our Core Issues, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Welcome! I have immediate openings, reach out to schedule you FREE 15min consultation today! I am here for you and whole-heartedly support your brave decision to reach out for help. You can expect me to meet you with compassion, unconditional support and a deep desire to help you achieve your goals. I believe in you! I use the power of connection, humor and highly effective treatment approaches to help you heal from within, which wilI in turn improve your quality of life and relationships. Sarge, my Certified Therapy dog, will also be there to provide comfort, peace and unconditional love.
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Andrew Garbers
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
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.
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.
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Ben Hoogland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Have you lost the passion in your marriage and worry you won't find it again? Have you experienced the pain and betrayal of infidelity or cheating? If so, it's not too late. You can overcome the damage that's been done and rebuild a relationship that is closer and more satisfying than before. I specialize in relationships and help couples recover from infidelity (sexual and emotional), sexual dissatisfaction, ongoing tension, and painful communication. I help couples learn the steps of forgiveness, make a plan to rebuild trust that's been shattered, working through feelings of anger and resentment.
Have you lost the passion in your marriage and worry you won't find it again? Have you experienced the pain and betrayal of infidelity or cheating? If so, it's not too late. You can overcome the damage that's been done and rebuild a relationship that is closer and more satisfying than before. I specialize in relationships and help couples recover from infidelity (sexual and emotional), sexual dissatisfaction, ongoing tension, and painful communication. I help couples learn the steps of forgiveness, make a plan to rebuild trust that's been shattered, working through feelings of anger and resentment.
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Eden Therapy Center- Dan Teske
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, EMDR
Verified Verified
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
My goal as a therapist is simple: provide you with a safe and comfortable space for you to express yourself. I will get to know you and your strengths and what ways we can use these to our advantage in working towards your personal growth. I use positivity, creativity, and humor to combat the complexity, intimidation, and challenges life throws at us. There is nothing you cannot navigate through if you have the right tools and that is what we will accomplish. I care deeply about the wellbeing of my clients and do everything in my power to help you, we’re on this journey together.
My goal as a therapist is simple: provide you with a safe and comfortable space for you to express yourself. I will get to know you and your strengths and what ways we can use these to our advantage in working towards your personal growth. I use positivity, creativity, and humor to combat the complexity, intimidation, and challenges life throws at us. There is nothing you cannot navigate through if you have the right tools and that is what we will accomplish. I care deeply about the wellbeing of my clients and do everything in my power to help you, we’re on this journey together.
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Michelle Finley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, DMFTABD
Verified Verified
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Have you lost someone or something that is important to you? Is life presenting you with changes that are difficult to navigate? Are relationships difficult? Has your past created difficulties that you just can't seem to separate from? Do you feel overwhelmed by the pressure to raise perfect kids and meet the needs of everyone around you? Does your family need help? Are you a helper or therapist and need your own support? I am here, to connect with you and help you feel better.
Have you lost someone or something that is important to you? Is life presenting you with changes that are difficult to navigate? Are relationships difficult? Has your past created difficulties that you just can't seem to separate from? Do you feel overwhelmed by the pressure to raise perfect kids and meet the needs of everyone around you? Does your family need help? Are you a helper or therapist and need your own support? I am here, to connect with you and help you feel better.
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Naomi Montgomery
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Minnesota. I believe in having a non-anxious and non-judgmental presence and honoring all parts of the self: emotional, mental, physical and spiritual. In my work with clients, having unconditional positive regard and prioritizing the client-therapist relationship have been paramount to change. Although couples and romantic relationships are my passion, I also enjoy working with individuals and families.
Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Minnesota. I believe in having a non-anxious and non-judgmental presence and honoring all parts of the self: emotional, mental, physical and spiritual. In my work with clients, having unconditional positive regard and prioritizing the client-therapist relationship have been paramount to change. Although couples and romantic relationships are my passion, I also enjoy working with individuals and families.
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Olivia I. Jewett
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing individual therapy for adults as well as couples and families. My areas of focus are with past traumas, abuse, addictions, eating disorders, body image concerns, self-harming behaviors, abandonment, Bipolar Disorder, obsessive compulsive disorders, anxiety, and loss. My other areas of concentration are marriage counseling, the challenges of parenting, sibling conflicts, infidelity, and conflict resolution skills. I offer pre-marital counseling focusing on the transition into marriage, establishing effective communication skills, hearing/understanding partner perspective, assumptions made about partner's thoughts/experiences, and how the couple can approach challenges life may bring to their relationships.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing individual therapy for adults as well as couples and families. My areas of focus are with past traumas, abuse, addictions, eating disorders, body image concerns, self-harming behaviors, abandonment, Bipolar Disorder, obsessive compulsive disorders, anxiety, and loss. My other areas of concentration are marriage counseling, the challenges of parenting, sibling conflicts, infidelity, and conflict resolution skills. I offer pre-marital counseling focusing on the transition into marriage, establishing effective communication skills, hearing/understanding partner perspective, assumptions made about partner's thoughts/experiences, and how the couple can approach challenges life may bring to their relationships.
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Are you or someone in your family struggling with ADD/ADHD? Life can be much better quickly and getting help can be fun! I really understand ADD and what works to guide others to create lives that are joyful and fulfilling. If you are frustrated with yourself, your children or spouse, learning how you or they are wired and what strategies work better will help. Family life can be much calmer and kids can do better in school when you have someone like me on your team.
Are you or someone in your family struggling with ADD/ADHD? Life can be much better quickly and getting help can be fun! I really understand ADD and what works to guide others to create lives that are joyful and fulfilling. If you are frustrated with yourself, your children or spouse, learning how you or they are wired and what strategies work better will help. Family life can be much calmer and kids can do better in school when you have someone like me on your team.
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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.
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.
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Life can be so difficult & complex! If you are feeling lonely, confused, depressed or not understood, there is hope. By asking for help you have taken the first & most difficult step to feeling better. Counseling can provide a safe environment where you can share your fears and frustrations without judgment. Counseling is a place where you can learn to better understand your own wants and needs. My therapeutic style tends to be collaborative, yet direct & educational. My strength based, solution focused approach includes helping you gain insight to your emotions while better understanding how your communication skills may be impacting your relationships.
Life can be so difficult & complex! If you are feeling lonely, confused, depressed or not understood, there is hope. By asking for help you have taken the first & most difficult step to feeling better. Counseling can provide a safe environment where you can share your fears and frustrations without judgment. Counseling is a place where you can learn to better understand your own wants and needs. My therapeutic style tends to be collaborative, yet direct & educational. My strength based, solution focused approach includes helping you gain insight to your emotions while better understanding how your communication skills may be impacting your relationships.
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My mission is to empower individuals to grow and reach their full potential by working through life's challenges in a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. Sessions are client-focused, allowing room for the individual to create personal goals. The therapeutic relationship is a safe place to explore the self and process problematic or stressful issues. By sharing thoughts and feelings, core beliefs unfold, allowing for greater insight. In therapy, we can work to diminish turmoil, restore our connections to others and reduce feelings of anxiety, sadness and frustration.
My mission is to empower individuals to grow and reach their full potential by working through life's challenges in a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. Sessions are client-focused, allowing room for the individual to create personal goals. The therapeutic relationship is a safe place to explore the self and process problematic or stressful issues. By sharing thoughts and feelings, core beliefs unfold, allowing for greater insight. In therapy, we can work to diminish turmoil, restore our connections to others and reduce feelings of anxiety, sadness and frustration.
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Thomas R. Tucker, MSW, PhD, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PhD, LICSW
Verified Verified
Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (Online Only)
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.
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.
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While we are capable of managing a lot, sometimes we may feel too sad, too scared, too tired, or too lonely. This can make having a relationship, family, school, work, or just living that much more overwhelming. Life is also full of surprises and you might be going through changes that feel too daunting or even devastating. You might have struggled for a long time or just recently. Despite your best effort, you still feel quite stuck, helpless, confused, or frustrated. You might even know what you need or want to do differently, but not so sure about where or how to start. This is a great start and I am so glad we found each other.
While we are capable of managing a lot, sometimes we may feel too sad, too scared, too tired, or too lonely. This can make having a relationship, family, school, work, or just living that much more overwhelming. Life is also full of surprises and you might be going through changes that feel too daunting or even devastating. You might have struggled for a long time or just recently. Despite your best effort, you still feel quite stuck, helpless, confused, or frustrated. You might even know what you need or want to do differently, but not so sure about where or how to start. This is a great start and I am so glad we found each other.
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Amy Wilkerson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Not Verified Not Verified
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is better understand your own story. Working through your past allows you to better understand your patterns, beliefs, and strengths to optimize where you are headed. Too often in life, we experience events that silence us, making it hard to know where to turn. In my office I work hard to create and hold spaces for my clients that are rooted in compassion, empathy, and safety. No matter where you are in your healing journey, I believe everyone has the potential to find more peace and live closer to their authentic beings.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is better understand your own story. Working through your past allows you to better understand your patterns, beliefs, and strengths to optimize where you are headed. Too often in life, we experience events that silence us, making it hard to know where to turn. In my office I work hard to create and hold spaces for my clients that are rooted in compassion, empathy, and safety. No matter where you are in your healing journey, I believe everyone has the potential to find more peace and live closer to their authentic beings.
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Shawn is a therapist and coach who works with adults and children of all ages. Shawn has a particular interest in how we as people thrive, heal, and rise. Prior to becoming a therapist, Shawn spent twenty five years as a leader in supply chain, where he developed a deep respect for all people and the way in which we are all interconnected. He utilizes a client centered, humanistic approach, focusing on aspects of mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Shawn is a therapist and coach who works with adults and children of all ages. Shawn has a particular interest in how we as people thrive, heal, and rise. Prior to becoming a therapist, Shawn spent twenty five years as a leader in supply chain, where he developed a deep respect for all people and the way in which we are all interconnected. He utilizes a client centered, humanistic approach, focusing on aspects of mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
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Brittany Kerr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Schedule online now! : https://brittanykerrlicswmsw.clientsecure.me Whether your hurt is physical or emotional, the struggle to keep up with your life when you feel slowed down by hurt is a very real challenge. I know firsthand that beginning the therapy process can be an overwhelming decision. My hope in the therapy process is to provide you with tools, resources, and a safe space to assist you in getting past obstacles and creating your most confident and capable self. I'm passionate about helping you in your therapy journey because I know how challenging, amazing, and worthwhile it can be.
Schedule online now! : https://brittanykerrlicswmsw.clientsecure.me Whether your hurt is physical or emotional, the struggle to keep up with your life when you feel slowed down by hurt is a very real challenge. I know firsthand that beginning the therapy process can be an overwhelming decision. My hope in the therapy process is to provide you with tools, resources, and a safe space to assist you in getting past obstacles and creating your most confident and capable self. I'm passionate about helping you in your therapy journey because I know how challenging, amazing, and worthwhile it can be.
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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.
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.
I completed a Master's of Social Work degree from the University of St. Thomas and the College of St. Catherine. As part of my education, I interned at a mental health center; providing individual, family and group therapy. I was an elementary school social worker for 8 years and have been working as a therapist for 16 years. I have worked with a variety of concerns and a variety of ages. Including; adjustments, anxiety, depression, life transitions and social concerns. I utilize many modalities of therapy and techniques-all tailored to the specific needs of the client while we build a supportive therapeutic experience.
I completed a Master's of Social Work degree from the University of St. Thomas and the College of St. Catherine. As part of my education, I interned at a mental health center; providing individual, family and group therapy. I was an elementary school social worker for 8 years and have been working as a therapist for 16 years. I have worked with a variety of concerns and a variety of ages. Including; adjustments, anxiety, depression, life transitions and social concerns. I utilize many modalities of therapy and techniques-all tailored to the specific needs of the client while we build a supportive therapeutic experience.
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Barbara Mackintosh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Are you longing for more emotional or sexual intimacy in your relationship? Do you find yourself caught in negative interactive patterns and wonder how to change those patterns? Do you feel a loss of connection or attachment with your partner? I will help you figure out the missing pieces of your relationship and help instruct you how to 'ignite intimacy, increase desire, and create a loving, connected and secure relationship." I am a compassionate listener & comfortable discussing difficult issues. I'm a resource that can help you reach your goals w/o judgment or shame. I have 20+ years experience working with couples of all ages
Are you longing for more emotional or sexual intimacy in your relationship? Do you find yourself caught in negative interactive patterns and wonder how to change those patterns? Do you feel a loss of connection or attachment with your partner? I will help you figure out the missing pieces of your relationship and help instruct you how to 'ignite intimacy, increase desire, and create a loving, connected and secure relationship." I am a compassionate listener & comfortable discussing difficult issues. I'm a resource that can help you reach your goals w/o judgment or shame. I have 20+ years experience working with couples of all ages
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**Currently accepting new clients** At the Center for Collaborative Health (CCH), we believe that every person is resilient and has the strength to grow and thrive. We employ a collaborative whole-body approach to healing that leads to proven positive change. At CCH, we are actively reimagining mental health culture by building initiatives to cultivate a healthy mind and body and to better withstand future challenges.
**Currently accepting new clients** At the Center for Collaborative Health (CCH), we believe that every person is resilient and has the strength to grow and thrive. We employ a collaborative whole-body approach to healing that leads to proven positive change. At CCH, we are actively reimagining mental health culture by building initiatives to cultivate a healthy mind and body and to better withstand future challenges.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.