Divorce Therapists in Excelsior, MN
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I specialize in working with clients 9 - 65+ years old. Clinical expertise includes 20+ years of experience working with clients who have concerns related to: grief & bereavement, depression, anxiety, trauma, domestic abuse, relationship conflict, family conflict due to: separation or divorce, parenting issues, boundaries, unemployment & financial problems, illness or disability of a family member, taking on a caretaker role for a child, and/or parent, or both. Sudden death, long term illness of a family member, and dealing with mental illness within the family system.
I specialize in working with clients 9 - 65+ years old. Clinical expertise includes 20+ years of experience working with clients who have concerns related to: grief & bereavement, depression, anxiety, trauma, domestic abuse, relationship conflict, family conflict due to: separation or divorce, parenting issues, boundaries, unemployment & financial problems, illness or disability of a family member, taking on a caretaker role for a child, and/or parent, or both. Sudden death, long term illness of a family member, and dealing with mental illness within the family system.
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Melissa Bolger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Excelsior, MN 55331
You are in the right place if you are seeking to show up more authentically in your life, sort through conflict, or improve your relationships! I will work with you to deepen your understanding of challenges you may be experiencing, learn new skills for dealing with difficulties, and ultimately find a path forward creating change and finding acceptance when needed. I am honored to work with many folks through experiences with: identity exploration, conflict, divorce, life changes, trauma, anxiety, depression, and difficult family dynamics. I see teens, parents, couples, families, and LGBTQ+ identified folks.
You are in the right place if you are seeking to show up more authentically in your life, sort through conflict, or improve your relationships! I will work with you to deepen your understanding of challenges you may be experiencing, learn new skills for dealing with difficulties, and ultimately find a path forward creating change and finding acceptance when needed. I am honored to work with many folks through experiences with: identity exploration, conflict, divorce, life changes, trauma, anxiety, depression, and difficult family dynamics. I see teens, parents, couples, families, and LGBTQ+ identified folks.
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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.
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.
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Currently accepting new clients: Individuals, adolescents, couples and families! If you are looking for a compassionate therapist to support you in your healing and happiness, you have come to the right place. Using a holistic approach to overall health and well-being, I assist client's in doing the work necessary to feel better. Some of my specialties include stress management, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting, pain management, chronic health conditions, relationships, veterans/military families and first responders.
Currently accepting new clients: Individuals, adolescents, couples and families! If you are looking for a compassionate therapist to support you in your healing and happiness, you have come to the right place. Using a holistic approach to overall health and well-being, I assist client's in doing the work necessary to feel better. Some of my specialties include stress management, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting, pain management, chronic health conditions, relationships, veterans/military families and first responders.
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Self-exploration, improved awareness, and personal empowerment are key elements for setting goals and making healthy changes. I use various clinical approaches during therapy, depending on the needs and goals of each client. I enjoy combining a client-centered approach with solution-focused strategies to help build resiliency. This foundation provides direction for therapeutic goals and promotes creative collaboration between us. I'm described as having high empathy, compassion, a good sense of humor, and a relaxed style. Please contact me for a consultation to discuss your needs and concerns.
Self-exploration, improved awareness, and personal empowerment are key elements for setting goals and making healthy changes. I use various clinical approaches during therapy, depending on the needs and goals of each client. I enjoy combining a client-centered approach with solution-focused strategies to help build resiliency. This foundation provides direction for therapeutic goals and promotes creative collaboration between us. I'm described as having high empathy, compassion, a good sense of humor, and a relaxed style. Please contact me for a consultation to discuss your needs and concerns.
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Psychotherapy is simply a conversation designed to help you understand yourself more completely. Rather than providing answers, it helps you identify what is interfering with your ability to live in a satisfying way. I have helped people sufferring from depression, anxiety, and relationship problems - even when previous attempts at treatment have failed. Meaningful change is possible in an environment of mutual respect and safety, where you can tell your own story at your own pace. I work with both individuals and couples.
Psychotherapy is simply a conversation designed to help you understand yourself more completely. Rather than providing answers, it helps you identify what is interfering with your ability to live in a satisfying way. I have helped people sufferring from depression, anxiety, and relationship problems - even when previous attempts at treatment have failed. Meaningful change is possible in an environment of mutual respect and safety, where you can tell your own story at your own pace. I work with both individuals and couples.
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You plan your life around your bathroom breaks, around where you can find safe places to go. You avoid pretty much anything that involves being away from home so long that you’ll need to use a public restroom. When you do try to go in public, you usually psych yourself out. Your world has gotten pretty small and you’re missing out on a lot of things you would enjoy, if it weren’t for the public bathroom factor. You’ve lived in shame and secrecy, feeling like an outsider, for years. You’ve tried to find help but no one seems to even know Paruresis is, let alone know how to treat it. You are at a breaking point and know you need help.
You plan your life around your bathroom breaks, around where you can find safe places to go. You avoid pretty much anything that involves being away from home so long that you’ll need to use a public restroom. When you do try to go in public, you usually psych yourself out. Your world has gotten pretty small and you’re missing out on a lot of things you would enjoy, if it weren’t for the public bathroom factor. You’ve lived in shame and secrecy, feeling like an outsider, for years. You’ve tried to find help but no one seems to even know Paruresis is, let alone know how to treat it. You are at a breaking point and know you need help.
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Michelle Finley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, DMFTABD
Verified Verified
Excelsior, MN 55331
Have you lost someone or something that is important to you? Is life presenting you with changes that are difficult to navigate? Are relationships difficult? Has your past created difficulties that you just can't seem to separate from? Do you feel overwhelmed by the pressure to raise perfect kids and meet the needs of everyone around you? Does your family need help? Are you a helper or therapist and need your own support? I am here, to connect with you and help you feel better.
Have you lost someone or something that is important to you? Is life presenting you with changes that are difficult to navigate? Are relationships difficult? Has your past created difficulties that you just can't seem to separate from? Do you feel overwhelmed by the pressure to raise perfect kids and meet the needs of everyone around you? Does your family need help? Are you a helper or therapist and need your own support? I am here, to connect with you and help you feel better.
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Maria Wasem
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Excelsior, MN 55331 (Online Only)
I believe that a successful therapeutic relationship can become the catalyst to change, one interaction, one session at a time. Therapy sessions with me are targeted to provide security in the vulnerability required to do the deep and restorative work necessary to make positive change. My job as a therapist is to create a relationship that honors that space and guides my clients through growth personally, in their relationships, and their lives as a whole. My background and experience in child psychology lends itself to insight into parenting as well as reflection upon family of origin as it manifests in the present.
I believe that a successful therapeutic relationship can become the catalyst to change, one interaction, one session at a time. Therapy sessions with me are targeted to provide security in the vulnerability required to do the deep and restorative work necessary to make positive change. My job as a therapist is to create a relationship that honors that space and guides my clients through growth personally, in their relationships, and their lives as a whole. My background and experience in child psychology lends itself to insight into parenting as well as reflection upon family of origin as it manifests in the present.
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Immediate Availability. Do you feel stuck? Do you feel like you've lost your own identity in the midst of your relationship or family life? Are you struggling to adapt to the season of life? I can help. I work with parents and teens, individually or together. I have special areas of focus in parents of medically complex children, and parents and partners of people with gender dysphoria. I also work with new parents and those struggling with infertility. I believe relationships are our greatest resource for stability and support, and I love helping people find more grounding and equilibrium through healthy connections.
Immediate Availability. Do you feel stuck? Do you feel like you've lost your own identity in the midst of your relationship or family life? Are you struggling to adapt to the season of life? I can help. I work with parents and teens, individually or together. I have special areas of focus in parents of medically complex children, and parents and partners of people with gender dysphoria. I also work with new parents and those struggling with infertility. I believe relationships are our greatest resource for stability and support, and I love helping people find more grounding and equilibrium through healthy connections.
![Photo of Stefanie P Hofman, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5f14d939-576d-4e23-8eef-d989cddd5253/1/320x400.jpeg)
Stefanie Hofman MA, LMFT is a seasoned professional therapist specializing in matters that sometimes make others uncomfortable. Whether it's trauma, sexuality, relationships, or personal angst, Stefanie uses a variety of therapeutic approaches, depending on client interest and need. She will meet the client where they are at and provides a safe space to explore themes that cause distress or dysfunction. Therapy can be difficult and at first, can feel embarrassing. Stefanie's specialty is assisting people with facing the challenges that prevent them from living life to the fullest in a warm and accepting environment.
Stefanie Hofman MA, LMFT is a seasoned professional therapist specializing in matters that sometimes make others uncomfortable. Whether it's trauma, sexuality, relationships, or personal angst, Stefanie uses a variety of therapeutic approaches, depending on client interest and need. She will meet the client where they are at and provides a safe space to explore themes that cause distress or dysfunction. Therapy can be difficult and at first, can feel embarrassing. Stefanie's specialty is assisting people with facing the challenges that prevent them from living life to the fullest in a warm and accepting environment.
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Brian Borre
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LADC
Verified Verified
Excelsior, MN 55331 (Online Only)
I work with men that are having difficulty managing their alcohol use, couples struggling with communication, infidelity, and conflict. I also support individuals cope with anxiety, depression, loss, and complex trauma. Thank you for taking a moment to read further and consider reaching out to begin the process of change. Having worked at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation with individuals and in the Family Program, as well as years helping couples reconnect in private practice; I have developed a unique skillset to help expedite healing and growth.
I work with men that are having difficulty managing their alcohol use, couples struggling with communication, infidelity, and conflict. I also support individuals cope with anxiety, depression, loss, and complex trauma. Thank you for taking a moment to read further and consider reaching out to begin the process of change. Having worked at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation with individuals and in the Family Program, as well as years helping couples reconnect in private practice; I have developed a unique skillset to help expedite healing and growth.
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Debbie Locketz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Excelsior, MN 55331 (Online Only)
Do you feel overwhelmed and nervous about events or decisions you make? Are you someone who works really hard , but still finds yourself struggling, feeling anxious about daily tasks, and often is very hard on yourself. You may not understand why you feel the way you do. You may not even remember a time you didn’t feel like this. Either way, one thing is for sure: you’re ready to make a change . You’re ready to gain deeper insight into yourself and your past experiences. Most of all, you’re ready to start creating new patterns in your life. I want to help you get there.
Do you feel overwhelmed and nervous about events or decisions you make? Are you someone who works really hard , but still finds yourself struggling, feeling anxious about daily tasks, and often is very hard on yourself. You may not understand why you feel the way you do. You may not even remember a time you didn’t feel like this. Either way, one thing is for sure: you’re ready to make a change . You’re ready to gain deeper insight into yourself and your past experiences. Most of all, you’re ready to start creating new patterns in your life. I want to help you get there.
Kristen Leslie Eide
Psychologist, LP
Verified Verified
Excelsior, MN 55331 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
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How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?
Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.
What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?
There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.
When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?
When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.
How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.