Depression Therapists in Elk River, MN
Hi There! I have my Master's Degree in Clinical Social work, and over 14 years of experience in the Social Services and Mental Health fields. I have experience working with individuals ages 8 and up, who may be having difficulty in a wide range of areas from stress and anxiety to depression and chronic health issues. I greatly enjoy working with individuals who are looking for a therapist they can trust; is approachable; and will be their biggest cheerleader, while encouraging them to face daily challenges and meet their goals.
Hi There! I have my Master's Degree in Clinical Social work, and over 14 years of experience in the Social Services and Mental Health fields. I have experience working with individuals ages 8 and up, who may be having difficulty in a wide range of areas from stress and anxiety to depression and chronic health issues. I greatly enjoy working with individuals who are looking for a therapist they can trust; is approachable; and will be their biggest cheerleader, while encouraging them to face daily challenges and meet their goals.
I have a history in working with substance use, addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and self-harm.
I work with both adults and adolescents in an individual capacity who are having difficulty understanding their emotional experience. I focus on providing insight into an individual's emotional experience by guiding them through understanding how their thoughts can influence emotions and lead to certain behaviors.
I have a history in working with substance use, addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and self-harm.
I work with both adults and adolescents in an individual capacity who are having difficulty understanding their emotional experience. I focus on providing insight into an individual's emotional experience by guiding them through understanding how their thoughts can influence emotions and lead to certain behaviors.
Cindy Meyer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Elk River, MN 55330
My goal is to provide you a safe, confidential space where you genuinely feel supported and heard as you to navigate through challenges you are currently experiencing. I hold the belief that you are the expert of your life and as a therapist it is my role to support you as you identify problems/goals that you would like to work on in therapy. Since 2005 I have worked with clients struggling with a variety of challenges such as depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, addiction, family strain, low self-esteem/confidence, parenting, grief/loss and life transitions.
My goal is to provide you a safe, confidential space where you genuinely feel supported and heard as you to navigate through challenges you are currently experiencing. I hold the belief that you are the expert of your life and as a therapist it is my role to support you as you identify problems/goals that you would like to work on in therapy. Since 2005 I have worked with clients struggling with a variety of challenges such as depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, addiction, family strain, low self-esteem/confidence, parenting, grief/loss and life transitions.
My goal is to provide a safe and empowering environment for clients to share problems and stressors. Since 2008, I have worked with clients struggling with a variety of challenges such as depression, anxiety, addiction, co-occurring disorders, family strain, low self-esteem/confidence, audism, isolation, and communication barriers.
My goal is to provide a safe and empowering environment for clients to share problems and stressors. Since 2008, I have worked with clients struggling with a variety of challenges such as depression, anxiety, addiction, co-occurring disorders, family strain, low self-esteem/confidence, audism, isolation, and communication barriers.
Kellan Vencil
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
Elk River, MN 55330 (Online Only)
My ideal client would be dealing either directly or indirectly with substance use/addiction and/or one or more of the following mental health conditions: mood disorders, personality disorders, depression, anxiety, grief and loss issues, identity issues, and pandemic related adjustment concerns.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC). I specialize in providing mental health and substance use related therapy. I work with adults in the areas of anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and substance use. I come from a strength-based, solution focused and person centered approach with clients' goals in mind. I work from psycho-dynamic, DBT, CBT, and 12 step facilitation theoretical frameworks. My interests include mindfulness based stress reduction, meditation, physical and mental health concerns.
My ideal client would be dealing either directly or indirectly with substance use/addiction and/or one or more of the following mental health conditions: mood disorders, personality disorders, depression, anxiety, grief and loss issues, identity issues, and pandemic related adjustment concerns.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC). I specialize in providing mental health and substance use related therapy. I work with adults in the areas of anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and substance use. I come from a strength-based, solution focused and person centered approach with clients' goals in mind. I work from psycho-dynamic, DBT, CBT, and 12 step facilitation theoretical frameworks. My interests include mindfulness based stress reduction, meditation, physical and mental health concerns.
We work with individuals 14 and older who have a history of trauma, struggle with addiction, depression, anxiety, self-esteem/self worth, relationship issues, or are experiencing stress. We offer talk therapy in the office, or equine assisted psychotherapy (therapy with horses). We believe in trying approaches that work for each individual. Aurora Healing looks forward to providing a healing experience in Elk River, Zimmerman and surrounding areas.
We work with individuals 14 and older who have a history of trauma, struggle with addiction, depression, anxiety, self-esteem/self worth, relationship issues, or are experiencing stress. We offer talk therapy in the office, or equine assisted psychotherapy (therapy with horses). We believe in trying approaches that work for each individual. Aurora Healing looks forward to providing a healing experience in Elk River, Zimmerman and surrounding areas.
Rachelle Morrison-Weseloh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Elk River, MN 55330
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes with highs, lows, and everything in between. I assist clients of all ages identify and explore problems that may be getting in the way of a rewarding life, a better self image, or more fulfilling relationships. I have a passion for helping people find their inner strength and overcome obstacles while emphasizing on healing and growth. I enjoy working with pre-teens, adolescents, and adults. My specialty areas included: self esteem, neurodiversity; ADHD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship concerns, trauma, grief/loss, family conflicts, and parent coaching.
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes with highs, lows, and everything in between. I assist clients of all ages identify and explore problems that may be getting in the way of a rewarding life, a better self image, or more fulfilling relationships. I have a passion for helping people find their inner strength and overcome obstacles while emphasizing on healing and growth. I enjoy working with pre-teens, adolescents, and adults. My specialty areas included: self esteem, neurodiversity; ADHD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship concerns, trauma, grief/loss, family conflicts, and parent coaching.
We specialize in 1) Helping teenagers who are struggling with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and self-harm to have hope in their lives, 2) Empowering woman to increase their self-esteem.
Thank you for reaching out to GlassWing Counseling. Your mental health is important and You Matter. If your concern is for your child, or yourself we have openings for you. We are accepting new clients aged 6 and up. We can accommodate your schedule by offering in-office sessions or telehealth. My goal for you is to feel important, worthy, and valued the moment you enter our office. We will work through your concerns and you will learn new skills that will help you on your journey to happiness. When you are here, you are safe, you are heard, you will be given unconditional positive regard and You Matter.
We specialize in 1) Helping teenagers who are struggling with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and self-harm to have hope in their lives, 2) Empowering woman to increase their self-esteem.
Thank you for reaching out to GlassWing Counseling. Your mental health is important and You Matter. If your concern is for your child, or yourself we have openings for you. We are accepting new clients aged 6 and up. We can accommodate your schedule by offering in-office sessions or telehealth. My goal for you is to feel important, worthy, and valued the moment you enter our office. We will work through your concerns and you will learn new skills that will help you on your journey to happiness. When you are here, you are safe, you are heard, you will be given unconditional positive regard and You Matter.
Allison Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
Elk River, MN 55330
Waitlist for new clients
My ideal client is one who is willing to work on their mental health in a positive and meaningful way. I have experience working with children, families and individuals who have been diagnosed with anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, dissociative identity disorder, adoption issues, attachment issues, oppositional defiant disorder, ADHD and Autism. I also have extensive knowledge in high-conflict parenting dynamics and frequently consult with mediators or Parenting Consultants to assist in my client's progress. I am also a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner for individuals struggling with emotional regulation and trauma.
My ideal client is one who is willing to work on their mental health in a positive and meaningful way. I have experience working with children, families and individuals who have been diagnosed with anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, dissociative identity disorder, adoption issues, attachment issues, oppositional defiant disorder, ADHD and Autism. I also have extensive knowledge in high-conflict parenting dynamics and frequently consult with mediators or Parenting Consultants to assist in my client's progress. I am also a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner for individuals struggling with emotional regulation and trauma.
I have extensive experience in the treatment of depression, anxiety, personality disorders, self-esteem, coping problems, adjustment issues, and relational difficulties.
Are you not feeling like your usual self or are you feeling unsatisfied with things? Perhaps your mood is bothering you or relationships are stressful? If so, you are not alone and you are at the right place to address those concerns. I am an individual, marriage and family therapist with over 20 years of experience helping improve the lives of individuals, couples, families, and teens. Change can occur and lives can improve, but sometimes extra support and guidance is necessary in that process. I truly enjoy serving that role and would be honored to help.
I have extensive experience in the treatment of depression, anxiety, personality disorders, self-esteem, coping problems, adjustment issues, and relational difficulties.
Are you not feeling like your usual self or are you feeling unsatisfied with things? Perhaps your mood is bothering you or relationships are stressful? If so, you are not alone and you are at the right place to address those concerns. I am an individual, marriage and family therapist with over 20 years of experience helping improve the lives of individuals, couples, families, and teens. Change can occur and lives can improve, but sometimes extra support and guidance is necessary in that process. I truly enjoy serving that role and would be honored to help.
She specializes in working with children and adolescents who have experienced trauma, as well as other mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, attachment, and behavioral challenges.
Amanda is a dedicated clinical social worker with a wealth of experience in diverse settings. With a deep commitment to promoting and destigmatizing mental health, she is dedicated to making an impact on the lives of individuals and families facing various challenges. Throughout her career, Amanda has honed her skills in providing compassionate counseling and crisis intervention services. She is adept at navigating complex systems and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic support for her clients.
She specializes in working with children and adolescents who have experienced trauma, as well as other mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, attachment, and behavioral challenges.
Amanda is a dedicated clinical social worker with a wealth of experience in diverse settings. With a deep commitment to promoting and destigmatizing mental health, she is dedicated to making an impact on the lives of individuals and families facing various challenges. Throughout her career, Amanda has honed her skills in providing compassionate counseling and crisis intervention services. She is adept at navigating complex systems and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic support for her clients.
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Hilary Greene
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elk River, MN 55330
My goal as a therapist is to guide my clients in the exploration of their lives, within a safe and nurturing environment without judgement, to help them create the positive changes they desire. I have experience working with clients of all ages and specialize in working with adolescents and adults. I often work with clients on navigating life changes and challenges, depression, anxiety, emotion regulation, and trauma. I especially enjoy working with those transitioning from adolescence into adulthood. I have a passion for helping clients to identify and change deeply rooted patterns that are creating challenges within their lives.
My goal as a therapist is to guide my clients in the exploration of their lives, within a safe and nurturing environment without judgement, to help them create the positive changes they desire. I have experience working with clients of all ages and specialize in working with adolescents and adults. I often work with clients on navigating life changes and challenges, depression, anxiety, emotion regulation, and trauma. I especially enjoy working with those transitioning from adolescence into adulthood. I have a passion for helping clients to identify and change deeply rooted patterns that are creating challenges within their lives.
Sometimes life is hard! Balancing busy lives, demanding jobs, parenting, and relationships can wear us down and make us feel like we've lost touch with our happiest and most authentic self. Anxiety, depression, past traumas, or a lack of skills and support from our own families of origin can leave us feeling disconnected, lonely, and without hope. When this happens, and you feel like you've lost yourself, where do you turn for help finding your way back to you?
Sometimes life is hard! Balancing busy lives, demanding jobs, parenting, and relationships can wear us down and make us feel like we've lost touch with our happiest and most authentic self. Anxiety, depression, past traumas, or a lack of skills and support from our own families of origin can leave us feeling disconnected, lonely, and without hope. When this happens, and you feel like you've lost yourself, where do you turn for help finding your way back to you?
The Creative Therapy Center specializes in high-conflict divorce, reunification therapy, play therapy, trauma, anxiety/ depression, LGBTQIA+, parenting/co-parenting issues, family therapy.
At The Creative Therapy Center we work side by side with you to provide you therapeutic support on your journey. We believe all individuals deserve to have their voice heard, which includes children. Therapeutic services are provided in a safe space to provide you the best experience.
The Creative Therapy Center specializes in high-conflict divorce, reunification therapy, play therapy, trauma, anxiety/ depression, LGBTQIA+, parenting/co-parenting issues, family therapy.
At The Creative Therapy Center we work side by side with you to provide you therapeutic support on your journey. We believe all individuals deserve to have their voice heard, which includes children. Therapeutic services are provided in a safe space to provide you the best experience.
I offer support to youth and adults coping with change, experiencing symptoms of anxiety, and depression. I strive for an equal focus on building on strengths and addressing challenges to cultivate resilience, discover a greater sense of well-being, and create more fulfilling relationships for an increasingly meaningful life. I especially love working with introverts, home schooling families, moms who work in the home and value a natural approach to health and growth. I offer practical tools to integrate into daily life with practices to release issues at the core resulting in a more empowered, authentic effortless effort.
I offer support to youth and adults coping with change, experiencing symptoms of anxiety, and depression. I strive for an equal focus on building on strengths and addressing challenges to cultivate resilience, discover a greater sense of well-being, and create more fulfilling relationships for an increasingly meaningful life. I especially love working with introverts, home schooling families, moms who work in the home and value a natural approach to health and growth. I offer practical tools to integrate into daily life with practices to release issues at the core resulting in a more empowered, authentic effortless effort.
I work from a lens of trauma, which means that symptoms of anxiety, depression, addiction and others, can be as a result of unmet needs in our experiences.
Have you struggled with trauma or addiction? I work with people who want help supporting their recovery from a troubled life, or those affected by a loved ones struggles. I offer office based therapy, online or therapeutic horsemanship (horsemanship through a therapeutic lens).
I work from a lens of trauma, which means that symptoms of anxiety, depression, addiction and others, can be as a result of unmet needs in our experiences.
Have you struggled with trauma or addiction? I work with people who want help supporting their recovery from a troubled life, or those affected by a loved ones struggles. I offer office based therapy, online or therapeutic horsemanship (horsemanship through a therapeutic lens).
I work with a variety of people that are looking to grow and heal. While I work with a variety of issues and needs, most commonly worked with those who have experienced trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. The clients that I see are usually seeking answers, healing, guidance, and some sort of relief from what is troubling them.
I work with a variety of people that are looking to grow and heal. While I work with a variety of issues and needs, most commonly worked with those who have experienced trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. The clients that I see are usually seeking answers, healing, guidance, and some sort of relief from what is troubling them.
Brittany A Phelps
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS , LMFT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Elk River, MN 55330 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a strength based, narrative, emotion focused therapist, and self-identified philosopher. I’ve been working in the field since 2012 with experience in multiple settings, including outpatient, in-home, school-located, and residential dual, mental health and chemical dependency, services and have worked with diverse individuals, couples, and families. However, my heart lies with adolescents, couples, and family work. As an artist, I enjoy helping others find their own creativity and hold a deep passion for life and its beauty. Anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationships dynamics are areas of specialty.
Hello! I am a strength based, narrative, emotion focused therapist, and self-identified philosopher. I’ve been working in the field since 2012 with experience in multiple settings, including outpatient, in-home, school-located, and residential dual, mental health and chemical dependency, services and have worked with diverse individuals, couples, and families. However, my heart lies with adolescents, couples, and family work. As an artist, I enjoy helping others find their own creativity and hold a deep passion for life and its beauty. Anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationships dynamics are areas of specialty.
Serenity Circle Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elk River, MN 55330
Serenity Circle Counseling provides counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families to address issues such as anger, anxiety, chemical dependency, depression, empowerment, grief and loss, personal victimization, self-discovery, and trauma. We also offer psychological assessments and chemical dependency assessments.
Serenity Circle Counseling provides counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families to address issues such as anger, anxiety, chemical dependency, depression, empowerment, grief and loss, personal victimization, self-discovery, and trauma. We also offer psychological assessments and chemical dependency assessments.
Rindie Eagle
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Elk River, MN 55330
My areas of expertise include: perfectionism, chronic anxiety, panic, depression, anger, and those with a tendency to please others at the expense of self.
Some Monday openings. If you find yourself struggling to keep the "perfect" mask on, I can help you become empowered to make the changes you want in your life to feel better and become recharged. We will use a strengths-based approach to identify the strengths you already have, and then you will learn how to use them in your favor to make the changes you want in your life in order to reduce the anxiety or depression that is draining your system. Go to this link to get on the waitlist: jotform.com/rindie/appointments
My areas of expertise include: perfectionism, chronic anxiety, panic, depression, anger, and those with a tendency to please others at the expense of self.
Some Monday openings. If you find yourself struggling to keep the "perfect" mask on, I can help you become empowered to make the changes you want in your life to feel better and become recharged. We will use a strengths-based approach to identify the strengths you already have, and then you will learn how to use them in your favor to make the changes you want in your life in order to reduce the anxiety or depression that is draining your system. Go to this link to get on the waitlist: jotform.com/rindie/appointments
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.