Divorce Therapists in Edina, MN

Drawing on my experience as a clinician, supervisor, and educator, I engage my clients holistically. I am committed to supporting self discovery and insight through a collaborative, supportive, and respectful relationship. My specialties include working with couples, families, and individuals wanting to improve and deepen their relationships. I also have a strong background in eating disorders and various challenges with food and body image. I am interested in life cycle milestones including divorce, birth, and death and have worked with couples and individuals on issues ranging from infidelity and struggles with intimacy, to life transitions.

Have you experienced moments of anxiety and depression and don’t know why? Are you feeling stuck in life? Are you asking yourself “now what?” and wondering what life moving forward will look like? Do you have moments of feeling happy/joyful/excited and also have moments of sadness/guilt/frustration/confusion? Big life changes, both positive (such as retirement, becoming a new parent, marriage, etc.) and challenging (such as divorce, grieving the death of a loved one, receiving a life changing diagnosis, etc.), can bring a wide range of thoughts and feelings about what the change means for you and your life moving forward.

Many people are finding life more difficult these days. There is often so much to deal with in our personal lives, add the impact of world events and it can all just be too much. Having someone to listen and support you can make a big difference in coping with your struggles and not feeling alone. I’ve never met anyone that doesn’t like being listened to and understood. My focus in therapy is to help you get relief from your pain and explore ways to cope with life’s ongoing challenges.

Marriage and raising a family may at times be stressful endeavors that can leave us feeling discouraged and in need of support. I offer a compassionate approach to couples and individuals experiencing hardships such as thinking about or managing a divorce, blending of two households, school related problems, relationship difficulties, different learning styles and more. I can help you and your family bridge the communication gap by giving everyone a chance to be heard while actively exploring solutions.

As a mother and first-generation immigrant, my lived experience has informed my clinical practice. I enjoy helping others navigate stressful life changes. I provide clients with Adrelian psychotherapy and trauma-informed care, including AF-EMDR. While all clients are welcome, I have focused on helping mothers navigate the challenges of parenting, pregnancy, post-partum concerns, difficulties with fertility, and divorce; as well as First Generation immigrants navigate the acculturation process. Recently, I have branched out, providing services for neurodiverse and twice-gifted clients.

Looking for a couples therapist who is an empathetic listener as well as someone who can give you guidance and direction? Let's get together and talk. We will examine habits that negatively affect your relationships, and explore specific strategies that will result in more fulfilling, respectful partnerships. Like all things of value, your relationships are worth your time and energy. They are the foundation of family, marriage, even work, and despite what you might be secretly telling yourself, you deserve to be happy and healthy.

I believe that people need a therapist who has the ability to understand their experience. Once a person has the experience of being understood, a foundation is established to work through more vulnerable and difficult material. It is this proces of establishing a safe and understanding experience and working through of material that allows the possibility of change and the realization of one's true self and potentials.

Hello! I’m so glad that you’re taking the first step in the growth process. I place the utmost value on the healing effect that a supportive relationship can bring. I strive for you to feel empowered to enhance your self-knowledge, process your past traumas and learn to live in a way that is authentic to your happiness. I take a relational approach while valuing the insight gained through exploring our pasts. Maybe you know what is causing you distress, or maybe you need support to identify what is. Either way, I meet you where you are to help you see that you possess the power to create a life involving peace and fulfillment.

If life seems out of balance, you find it difficult to cope with stress, you can’t stop worrying, you are often sad or depressed, or you feel dissatisfied with relationships or your life’s direction, then perhaps psychotherapy can help. I specialize in helping adults and older adolescents (age 16 and older) overcome issues that range from anxiety, depression, mild trauma, anger, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, compulsive behaviors, and substance abuse/codependency issues to managing life transitions.

I have worked with children and adults, both with and without intellectual/developmental challenges. My goal is to help people achieve a sense of mastery, autonomy, and purpose in their lives. By identifying and building on strengths you already have, we can work together to help create more balance and contentment in your life. I enjoy fostering mindfulness and other skills which reduce distress and build resiliency, and have co-authored a book on children and anxiety.

I am simply awed by every beautiful, complex person who has the integrity to walk into my office. I work to provide individualized therapy that is sensitive and effective. My framework is integrative, with evidence-based approaches including attachment, neuroscience, cognitive and psychodynamic lenses, systems theory, holistic medicine, and spirituality. I've trained in many modalities, but my favorite teachers are the people who've let me into their inner lives. People who endeavor to do therapy are indeed uniquely wonderful people. I look forward to meeting you!

Life hands us all kinds of challenges and stress. I will provide a safe place for you to share your experiences and seek support for the many things life throws at you. I am very straight forward and honest in my approach with people, however have a gentle and compassionate energy. Whether you are in a relationship or not, I will help you learn to identify and say what your needs are, learn to listen and respond generously to others, set limits and stand up for yourself. I specialize in working with individuals and couples to bring about the changes you most want to see in yourself and your relationship.

Are you feeling stuck in patterns that hurt? Do you have a vague memory of when things were easier and life was more satisfying? Life, with it's expected and unexpected transitions can be challenging for all of us, even agonizing at times. We all need help from others on occasion...I am a strength based therapist who believes that by design you have everything you need to navigate through these times and I want to help you in recapturing something more promising. I'm ready when you are.

I believe sustained joy is possible even in the deepest trenches of human pain and circumstance. I've supported clients who have experienced traumatic events, have been excessively reliant on someone emotionally or physically, feelings of anxiety or depressed, substance use concerns, and relationship or martial guidance. I believe sustained joy is possible even in the deepest trenches of human pain and circumstance.

I am a Pre-Licensed Clinician working towards licensure as a Professional Clinical Counselor supervised by Amy Engelhard, LMFT. I have over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I believe that with warmth, support, and curiosity, as people we can bring awareness to our patterns and begin reflecting on how we would like to move forward with living in our present and future life. I have experience helping clients with generalized and social anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation and self-esteem, family changes, school challenges and life transitions.

Are you frustrated with your marriage or committed relationship? Are you and your spouse or partner arguing frequently? Maybe you feel really disconnected from your partner and you're exhausted trying to get through to them. Or maybe you're overwhelmed parents and can't find the time for each other anymore. We all want to feel heard and respected in our marriages and partnerships. Conflict is normal, but unhealthy patterns of fighting over the same thing over and over is not. I help couples figure out a better way to get through to one another. I can help you both feel more connected.

Positive mental health is a right for all, critical to managing daily life, and necessary to realize one's full potential and authentic self. Although life can saddle us with trauma and extreme stress, counseling gives us the tools and support to understand the roots of our stress and develop through it. Therapy promotes and emphasizes wellness, empowerment, and growth. It's a powerful way to explore and optimize our holistic wellbeing. Contacting a professional for therapy can feel intimidating. However, seeking counseling early on can help deescalate issues and equip us with tools to manage and prevent future issues.

I am am EMDR trained trauma therapist, and I would be honored to support you on your journey as you lean into hard places that feel stuck and difficult. I worked in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for several years and have a passion for supporting parents navigating all of the complexities of the perinatal/postpartum period. Helping clients navigate complex trauma and anxiety is another passion of mine. I love working with fellow therapists and other helping professionals. You decide where you will heal best - whether it be my home, tele-health, nature, or your home - and I will be beside you as you heal.

I offer individual, relationship, and family therapy. I bring an understanding and helpful nature, and an open heart, to therapy sessions. I work with kids as young as 10 years old, and adults across the spectrum.