Somatic Therapists in Elk River, MN

Lisa Olivera wrote: "As a therapist, I won't try to fix you. Give you advice. Tell you what to do. Pretend I know more about you than you do. Assume what is best for you. Have all the answers. Make the hard stuff go away. As a therapist, I will remind you that you aren't broken. Give you room to access your own wisdom. Support you in figuring out what to do. Recognize that you are the expert on your own life. Remember that only you know what is best for you. Honor that I don't know it all. Collaborate with you on how to make the hard stuff easier to sit with."

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.

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 hold a Doctoral Degree in Counseling Psychology and have also been a Registered Dietitian since 2009. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, and older adults. My clinical interests include anxiety, complex trauma, eating disorders/body image, grief/loss, relationship challenges, life transitions, self-growth, and nutrition/wellness.

You are doing your best to just keep it together. You feel disconnected and lonely even in a room filled with people. You’re stressed out and irritated by stupidity every day. Most days you are exhausted because sleeping isn’t an option while anxious and self-defeating thoughts run circles in your mind. You never feel good enough and you try to get through each day without telling someone to “f” off, but once in a while you can’t hold it back and some unfortunate bystander (an idiot driver, of course) gets the brunt of your frustrations with life. This isn’t how it has to be anymore. It’s time for things to change.

Have you experienced infidelity, loss of trust, low intimacy, low sex or sexless marriage, hurtful arguing, silent treatment, anger, or threats of separation and divorce? I have helped couples improve their communication & intimacy. I seek to bring clarity to your relationship and, if possible, help you renew the attraction & romance that first brought you together. Couple's transformation packages for anger, divorce & infidelity. I specialize in strength-based, online teletherapy for couples & individual counseling. Please text, call, or email for a short phone or online conversation to see if working together is right for you.

Have you experienced infidelity, loss of trust, low intimacy, low sex or sexless marriage, hurtful arguing, silent treatment, anger, or threats of separation and divorce? I have helped couples improve their communication & intimacy. I seek to bring clarity to your relationship and, if possible, help you renew the attraction & romance that first brought you together. Couple's transformation packages for anger, divorce & infidelity. I specialize in strength-based, online teletherapy for couples & individual counseling. Please text, call, or email for a short phone or online conversation to see if working together is right for you.

We are not meant to live in isolation. From the moment we are born, our identity and sense of self is tied in with those around us. Over time, it may shift from parents to peer groups to intimate partners, but how we interact with others is at the core of our emotional well-being. Parenting comes with a unique set of questions, self-doubt, and high stakes. For many of us, it may activate unresolved hurt or resentment from our own childhood or invite feelings of inadequacy and uncertainty. Our intimate relationships are another significant part of our lives. Clients can learn how to connect, improve understanding, and strengthen their intimate relationships by moving past the cycles that break down communication and build walls of hurt and defensiveness. Couples can re-establish that “spark,” share a vision of a connected future, and feel both valued and validated by their partners. Experiencing trauma impacts our ability to connect with and receive connection from others. Sometimes we get so stuck in that trauma that it shifts our view of the world and can permanently alter our perception. Therapy is a place to process through this experience, so you can move forward with life.

Currently full. 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

I believe it requires a great deal of courage to seek change through therapy, and am honored to be a part of this journey with my clients. I evaluate each client and their specific situation from a holistic perspective, and consider my approach to therapy to be patient-centered, trauma-informed, and relationally-oriented. I have particular interest in treating those with eating disorders, eating behavior challenges, and/or concerns related to trauma/complex trauma.

Another day of managing stress, trying to figure out what rules matter and what compromises have the least consequences. Get some rest, miss the deadline. Miss the workout, feel the irritability climb. Seems that playing by the rules has led you astray. The pieces seldom fit together anymore and all you really want is to feel good! Is it too much to ask to have a good relationship? One that loves and accepts you, without minimizing your needs or your hurt. Feeling so alone, when surrounded by people (people who don't hesitate to let you know what they need), is hard to explain. Yet you know it to be true for you.

It's late, and the world feels silent while you wrestle with your thoughts. It might seem like everyone else has it together, but here you are, caught in a cycle of trauma and unhealthy patterns that leave you feeling isolated. I understand how challenging it can be to break free from these feelings, and I'm here to tell you that you don’t have to navigate this alone. As a trauma-informed therapist with over 12 years of experience working with both adolescents and adults, I am dedicated to creating a warm and supportive space and have developed a deep understanding of the complexities of trauma and the various ways it shows up.

For 20 years I have worked with children, teens and adults to find their voice and empower themselves. I ensure my clients are treated with the utmost respect and honored for their individuality and uniqueness. The comfortable and caring environment of my office puts client's at ease. Integration of play and alternative methods of therapy provide client's the opportunity to work in a manner that best fits their needs during their healing journey.