In Person Therapists in Eden Prairie, MN

Together we will navigate life's challenges and improve your relationship with self and the relationships most important to you. We will explore how your thoughts and feelings are present in your body. We will also work together to develop new tools that can help you identify and communicate your feelings, boundaries, and triggers. We will practice some skills and techniques that will help you regulate your own emotions, gain confidence, and have more control over your thoughts and feelings.

I enjoy working with couples and family systems to strengthen relationships and create healthy interactions. I am passionate about working with couples and families struggling to manage conflict, children who need some extra support or individuals looking for a safe space to grow and challenge themselves.

Some disorders such as Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Specific Learning Disorders can go undiagnosed or be misdiagnosed, which can lead to academic, career, or social impairments. Twin Cities Psychological Testing specializes in providing comprehensive and individualized neuropsychological evaluation and testing to children, adolescents, and adults. We utilize gold-standard, empirically validated assessments to help identify potential attention, learning, and related disorders in order to determine potential treatment options and accommodations.

My clinical work focuses on building strong, meaningful, reparative connections with people, in which I truly honor your vulnerability and wisdom. In our work together, I will meet you exactly where you are in your journey, and bring high energy and passion as we work to help you navigate your current challenges. I work primarily with adolescents, young adults, parents, and helping/service industry professionals, and have 10+ years experience in the mental health field.

I have ten years hospital based experience working with individuals with Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health issues. I am trained in educational psychology, counseling, addiction, grief and bereavement, and certified Reiki practitioner. I am a "Heal Your Life" workshop leader based on the work of internationally known author Louise Hay. I have authored and produced a guided meditation/deep relaxation CD "Peaceful Heart" and enjoy teaching these skills to support recovery based skills.

Trusted and helpful: Regardless of your concern, CDS has experienced professionals to meet the needs of your child, adolescent, or adult. Within CDS multi-disciplinary clinics, providers offer assessment & therapy for concerns in mental health, development, learning, relationships, and language. Healthcare is rapidly changing and CDS focuses on high-quality services & collaboration. CDS clinicians are from different backgrounds - including mental health services (testing & therapy), behavioral/developmental interventions, & forensic services. For a personal and positive experience, connect with our community of providers.

I provide a judgement-free therapy environment. My clients set goals, work to achieve those goals and move forward with their lives. I want my clients to experience feeling empowered, in control and accomplished. There is no issue or circumstance we can't work through together. I am excited about the training I have as a Psychedelic Assisted Therapist to use extremely safe and effective medicine like Ketamine. I use oral doses of Ketamine to facilitate a more enhanced therapy experience. Ketamine as a tool in the therapy session helps my clients feel more confident and at ease while facing challenging parts of their history.

My counseling lens is supportive, strengths based solution focused, and I use cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches in my work. I provide a non-judgmental active approach to counseling. In a caring yet straightforward way I get to know you, help you to set meaningful counseling goals, take action, and be accountable toward reaching your goals to live your best life. If you are looking for someone to help you be accountable, then I am a good fit! As a mother of 2 (one in college), I understand the complexities of balancing family and work. Tired of feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? I can help!

Trusted and helpful: Regardless of your concern, CDS has experienced professionals to meet the needs of your child, adolescent, or adult. Within CDS multi-disciplinary clinics, providers offer assessment & therapy for concerns in mental health, development, learning, relationships, and language. Healthcare is rapidly changing and CDS focuses on high-quality services & collaboration. CDS clinicians are from different backgrounds - including mental health services (testing & therapy), behavioral/developmental interventions, & forensic services. For a personal and positive experience, connect with our community of providers.

I provide compassionate and evidence-based care to kids and teens in a small private practice setting. My therapy practice is ideal for youth struggling with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, mood challenges, trauma symptoms, or any number of difficult life transitions. These may range from adjusting to school to navigating family separation or divorce. I also have dedicated time in my practice to conduct comprehensive and timely ADHD evaluations for clients ages 6 and over. My weekly caseload is intentionally limited in order to provide high-quality and attentive care for my clients.

I have a passion for working with individuals as they navigate challenges in their life, especially during periods of transition and uncertainty. Whether you are struggling with trauma, grief, postpartum anxiety/depression, substance use, or parenting issues, we can work together to identify your core concern and develop tools that will help you move towards healing.

“Journey before Destination.” This philosophy is at the heart of my therapeutic approach, emphasizing the importance of the process and navigating crossroads unique to each person’s path. I am dedicated to helping individuals achieve personal growth through resilience and creativity, understanding that each step along the journey creates the footprints that lead us to our destination. I often work with clients coping with mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, problematic substance use, and various life transitions such as, career/education changes and challenges, family/relationship issues, grief/loss, and health concerns.

I specialize in working with high achieving young adults and professionals who are in transitional phases of their lives, whether it be applying to or attending college, career exploration or advancement, or relationship/ family dynamics. These exciting times are full of opportunities and yet they can also feel overwhelming. I offer therapy that is tailored to your specific needs and help you cope with issues such as academic pressure, career development, relationship problems, and identity formation. Having support and someone to cheer you on during these pivotal moments can ease the challenges and uncertainties that may arise.

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.

You struggle with motivation and following through on tasks. You know what you need to do but struggle to do it. People say you have amazing, creative ideas but you don’t know how to consistently translate your ideas into action. It feels difficult to organize yourself at work and notice that you have periods in which you’re “on” but then struggle to get back on track. You feel that other people don’t understand you and you are likely able to trace this feeling back to childhood. Other people communicate frustration with your lack of time management or procrastination. You feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and stuck.

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.

I enjoy working with teens and adults on an individual basis and my areas of interest are anxiety, depression, trauma, finding meaning in life, relationship conflict, and school/work stress. It’s never too late or too early to make positive life changes. It’s always the right time when we decide to better our lives. I currently see clients in my office and via telehealth through Catalyst Mental Health. More information about myself and Catalyst can be found by clicking on the "website" link on the left-hand side of this page. The extension for my confidential voice mail at Catalyst Mental Health is extension 739.

A client who comes to me with honesty, is willing to work towards their goals is an ideal client. Anxiety, trauma, depression and family problems are problems that I treat with skill and sensitivity. Parents who need help parenting, children who suffer from a trauma, teens who are depressed and stressed out, couples who can't figure out why they are fighting so much when they really love each other, wives who struggle with low self esteem, people of any age who are very lonely, all need someone to help them sort out their challenges. "We are all just trying to do life!" That often that means asking for help.

I work with all ages, individuals, couples and families using experiential therapies (Art, Biofeedback and Qeeg guided Neurofeedback) and more traditional talk therapies (Cognitive Behavioral Methods) so that you can learn more about yourself and others, live well, feel content and achieve what you desire. My clients describe me as having a creative, easy going and gentle style.