Medical Assistance Therapists in Edina, MN
Cedar Serenity Therapy and Counseling
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
Edina, MN 55410
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.
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.
My passion for being a therapist is rooted in relationships. We cannot survive and thrive without connection to others - yet how can it get so messy and complicated!? As a couples and family therapist, I am dedicated to support you through those hard times. Viewing your relationship as my "client", I aim to help identify patterns and cycles that are keeping you stuck and disconnected. Your differences are complex, but I view them as possibilities to build a strong team. In addition to couples work, I enjoy working with individuals experiencing family and relationship issues, career concerns, anxiety, and difficult life transitions.
My passion for being a therapist is rooted in relationships. We cannot survive and thrive without connection to others - yet how can it get so messy and complicated!? As a couples and family therapist, I am dedicated to support you through those hard times. Viewing your relationship as my "client", I aim to help identify patterns and cycles that are keeping you stuck and disconnected. Your differences are complex, but I view them as possibilities to build a strong team. In addition to couples work, I enjoy working with individuals experiencing family and relationship issues, career concerns, anxiety, and difficult life transitions.
Life is challenging! In today's world external stressors and underlying issues can make it difficult to cope. Whether it be current anxieties, past or current trauma, mood issues, life transitioning or substance use causing distortions and disconnections, psychotherapy can help you move thru these challenges with better outcomes, more confidence and a sense of stability with who you are in a world ever changing.
Life is challenging! In today's world external stressors and underlying issues can make it difficult to cope. Whether it be current anxieties, past or current trauma, mood issues, life transitioning or substance use causing distortions and disconnections, psychotherapy can help you move thru these challenges with better outcomes, more confidence and a sense of stability with who you are in a world ever changing.
I am a passionate, knowledgeable, and resilient licensed mental health professional who has worked with diverse client populations in clinical, supervisory, and managerial roles for over 15 years in the following settings: nonprofit community mental health clinics; an eating disorder clinic; a mood, anxiety, and self-injury clinic; Ecopsychology focused programming; a HIV/AIDS advocacy agency; mental health crisis/suicide phone lines and text lines; mobile crisis outreach teams; IRTS and crisis residential; and K-12 Day Treatment.
I am a passionate, knowledgeable, and resilient licensed mental health professional who has worked with diverse client populations in clinical, supervisory, and managerial roles for over 15 years in the following settings: nonprofit community mental health clinics; an eating disorder clinic; a mood, anxiety, and self-injury clinic; Ecopsychology focused programming; a HIV/AIDS advocacy agency; mental health crisis/suicide phone lines and text lines; mobile crisis outreach teams; IRTS and crisis residential; and K-12 Day Treatment.
My ideal client might be afraid to begin with. They may think I will tell them they are crazy, or look at them in shock for what they tell me. When I reassure them their trauma has taken a toll, but they are not crazy, and I can help them, they will relax. They will learn to trust me and open up. By opening up about their lives and what they have been through and working through their trauma, they will come out on the other side realizing they no longer need to experience the pain, and can experience the joy they always strived for.
My ideal client might be afraid to begin with. They may think I will tell them they are crazy, or look at them in shock for what they tell me. When I reassure them their trauma has taken a toll, but they are not crazy, and I can help them, they will relax. They will learn to trust me and open up. By opening up about their lives and what they have been through and working through their trauma, they will come out on the other side realizing they no longer need to experience the pain, and can experience the joy they always strived for.
Hey There! I'm Bee. I am a quirky, non binary, queer and neurodivergent therapist who has a social justice, existential and feminist lens when it comes to therapy. My focus is on exploring personal identity. What does it mean to be Queer in a heteronormative world? What are your own values versus values imposed by society? I use this lens to work with clients on complex trauma, dissociation and gender identity.
Hey There! I'm Bee. I am a quirky, non binary, queer and neurodivergent therapist who has a social justice, existential and feminist lens when it comes to therapy. My focus is on exploring personal identity. What does it mean to be Queer in a heteronormative world? What are your own values versus values imposed by society? I use this lens to work with clients on complex trauma, dissociation and gender identity.
Are you scrolling, feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or having difficulty moving forward? Are your own life experiences, combined with the current state of the world, making it difficult to experience joy and find meaning? Perhaps panic has come up, making it difficult to focus. Despite these feelings, maybe you have a stubborn belief that life can be more vibrant. There is an openness to doing inner work in order to live a more authentic life that is more connected with others.
Are you scrolling, feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or having difficulty moving forward? Are your own life experiences, combined with the current state of the world, making it difficult to experience joy and find meaning? Perhaps panic has come up, making it difficult to focus. Despite these feelings, maybe you have a stubborn belief that life can be more vibrant. There is an openness to doing inner work in order to live a more authentic life that is more connected with others.
Katheryn Alexander
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55435
Waitlist for new clients
I have a true passion for helping people of all ages build on their inner strengths and break free from negative thought and behavior patterns that get in the way of living a healthy balanced life. I use an integrative framework, drawing from EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and other treatment approaches, tailored to meet each person where they are at in their own unique journey towards growth and healing.
I have a true passion for helping people of all ages build on their inner strengths and break free from negative thought and behavior patterns that get in the way of living a healthy balanced life. I use an integrative framework, drawing from EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and other treatment approaches, tailored to meet each person where they are at in their own unique journey towards growth and healing.
Life's journey can come with many complexities, and sometimes those complications impede our lives, impacting thoughts, emotions, behaviors, daily functioning, and living. Be it unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, grief, a need for boundaries, or relational issues, I would like to assist you on your journey. Your desire for healthier mental, emotional, and social functioning is essential and helps to improve your quality of life. Your wellspring (heart/mind) can be bountiful, unpolluted, and thriving.
Life's journey can come with many complexities, and sometimes those complications impede our lives, impacting thoughts, emotions, behaviors, daily functioning, and living. Be it unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, grief, a need for boundaries, or relational issues, I would like to assist you on your journey. Your desire for healthier mental, emotional, and social functioning is essential and helps to improve your quality of life. Your wellspring (heart/mind) can be bountiful, unpolluted, and thriving.
A. Ines Peña Grief Anxiety Adhd Ptsd
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55343
Hola! ;) My mantra is let go & peace of mind. This may be your first time in therapy. We've all been there. Come as you are, I have a space for you. I’m here to guide you and work at your own pace. Ines is a Latina woman and an adult immigrant who understands challenging circumstances. She visualizes difficult situations as an opportunity for growth. She thrives on facilitating a safe space with compassion, and emotional comfort in her therapy sessions. Her clients learn coping skills to overcome life challenges, recover from traumatic events, and cultivate a positive self-image that allows them to love and forgive themselves.
Hola! ;) My mantra is let go & peace of mind. This may be your first time in therapy. We've all been there. Come as you are, I have a space for you. I’m here to guide you and work at your own pace. Ines is a Latina woman and an adult immigrant who understands challenging circumstances. She visualizes difficult situations as an opportunity for growth. She thrives on facilitating a safe space with compassion, and emotional comfort in her therapy sessions. Her clients learn coping skills to overcome life challenges, recover from traumatic events, and cultivate a positive self-image that allows them to love and forgive themselves.
Angela Brodine
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55439
I'm here to offer fresh perspective, clarity, & hope. Most of our energy is spent balancing expectations and disappointments and reacting to the wants/needs of others. We all come to counseling with a unique experience, but most of us rarely take the time and energy to figure out our own needs, mentally & emotionally. Counseling is a powerful tool to help you 'level up' and a way to create space for peace and calm in our busy lives. It gives you an impartial person to talk to without judgement. I want to help you reach your goals, and to bring insight and healing where you feel overwhelmed, or have had trauma, chaos, or confusion.
I'm here to offer fresh perspective, clarity, & hope. Most of our energy is spent balancing expectations and disappointments and reacting to the wants/needs of others. We all come to counseling with a unique experience, but most of us rarely take the time and energy to figure out our own needs, mentally & emotionally. Counseling is a powerful tool to help you 'level up' and a way to create space for peace and calm in our busy lives. It gives you an impartial person to talk to without judgement. I want to help you reach your goals, and to bring insight and healing where you feel overwhelmed, or have had trauma, chaos, or confusion.
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Verified Verified
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Edina, MN 55439
Not accepting new clients
My goal is to provide a warm and non-judgmental environment to explore your concerns and feel understood. You will find that I am genuine, encouraging and motivated to help by providing support and validation, psychoeducation and skills. I have over 17 years of experience helping adults with anxiety and panic attacks, mood disorders, life transitions (graduation, moves, new career, breakups, pregnancy, parenthood), trauma, grief and loss, stress management, and low self-esteem. My role as a therapist is to help you better understand your needs and strengths and develop goals and strategies to live a fulfilling life.
My goal is to provide a warm and non-judgmental environment to explore your concerns and feel understood. You will find that I am genuine, encouraging and motivated to help by providing support and validation, psychoeducation and skills. I have over 17 years of experience helping adults with anxiety and panic attacks, mood disorders, life transitions (graduation, moves, new career, breakups, pregnancy, parenthood), trauma, grief and loss, stress management, and low self-esteem. My role as a therapist is to help you better understand your needs and strengths and develop goals and strategies to live a fulfilling life.
Mary Wilkening
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Edina, MN 55439
Not accepting new clients
Things that have happened to us don't always feel like they're "over" ; past events may feel like they still impact or even control our lives. You feel anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, scared to do the things you want to do, stuck, or frustrated with your relationships. You're not living the kind of life you want to live, and you don't feel like your best self. Maybe you had some significant trauma in your life, or experienced abuse, or weren't nurtured by your family in the way you needed, or feel rejected by your family or your faith community. Or maybe you're grieving the loss of a dream, a person, or a relationship.
Things that have happened to us don't always feel like they're "over" ; past events may feel like they still impact or even control our lives. You feel anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, scared to do the things you want to do, stuck, or frustrated with your relationships. You're not living the kind of life you want to live, and you don't feel like your best self. Maybe you had some significant trauma in your life, or experienced abuse, or weren't nurtured by your family in the way you needed, or feel rejected by your family or your faith community. Or maybe you're grieving the loss of a dream, a person, or a relationship.
Aaron Bakke
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55439 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Not sure if you are ready for therapy but are ready to make a change? My hope is to meet you where you are at in the process with humor and patience. I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and families to foster communication and navigate challenges. I like to work to help build confidence, self-esteem, and independence to take control during difficult times. By building awareness and recognizing your needs, my goal is to help you to grow and develop new strategies to move you forward. In our work together, we will explore emotions and thoughts that impact our relationships and interactions with others.
Not sure if you are ready for therapy but are ready to make a change? My hope is to meet you where you are at in the process with humor and patience. I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and families to foster communication and navigate challenges. I like to work to help build confidence, self-esteem, and independence to take control during difficult times. By building awareness and recognizing your needs, my goal is to help you to grow and develop new strategies to move you forward. In our work together, we will explore emotions and thoughts that impact our relationships and interactions with others.
Casey Nielsen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55439 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Hi there. You’ve taken the first step by considering mental health therapy and I think that’s pretty rad! Please know that you are deserving of healing, compassion, and a safe space. In our work together, I’m going to listen to you. I’m going to approach you with unconditional positive regard: showing you complete support and acceptance. This directly ties into some of my values like harm reduction and sex positivity. All are welcome here, wherever you are on your journey. I’m trauma-informed and exercise that in my work. I incorporate modalities that promote healing, resilience, and empowerment.
Hi there. You’ve taken the first step by considering mental health therapy and I think that’s pretty rad! Please know that you are deserving of healing, compassion, and a safe space. In our work together, I’m going to listen to you. I’m going to approach you with unconditional positive regard: showing you complete support and acceptance. This directly ties into some of my values like harm reduction and sex positivity. All are welcome here, wherever you are on your journey. I’m trauma-informed and exercise that in my work. I incorporate modalities that promote healing, resilience, and empowerment.
Looking for an individualized and collaborative approach to therapy? I'm passionate about helping others identify and integrate all pieces of themselves in order to feel more whole. We will work not only to improve your current coping skills and life functioning, but also to create a life of intention and meaning. *Although I'm not taking new clients at this time, I do supervise and oversee several therapists in training. Please email me if you would like to connect about scheduling with one of these therapists.*
Looking for an individualized and collaborative approach to therapy? I'm passionate about helping others identify and integrate all pieces of themselves in order to feel more whole. We will work not only to improve your current coping skills and life functioning, but also to create a life of intention and meaning. *Although I'm not taking new clients at this time, I do supervise and oversee several therapists in training. Please email me if you would like to connect about scheduling with one of these therapists.*
Molly Hilgenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Edina, MN 55343 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I approach therapy with empathy, curiosity, and an open heart and mind. I meet people where they are and honor everyone as the experts of their own lives. I am here to provide support and encouragement for anyone who is ready to take the brave step of asking for help. Therapy can vulnerable, but it can also be collaborative, insightful, and a heart opening experience. My priority is to create an environment of safety and inclusivity for marginalized individuals. I provide patients with effective tools on how to trust their own bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and release old beliefs so they can reclaim a life worth living.
I approach therapy with empathy, curiosity, and an open heart and mind. I meet people where they are and honor everyone as the experts of their own lives. I am here to provide support and encouragement for anyone who is ready to take the brave step of asking for help. Therapy can vulnerable, but it can also be collaborative, insightful, and a heart opening experience. My priority is to create an environment of safety and inclusivity for marginalized individuals. I provide patients with effective tools on how to trust their own bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and release old beliefs so they can reclaim a life worth living.
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