Female Therapists in Freeborn County, MN
Feeling down lately? Depression have a grip on you and it’s interfering with your daily activities? Maybe it’s anxiety, other mental health condition, loss of a loved one, a traumatic experience, or maybe it’s life stress compounding and you just can’t seem to catch a break!? As society is adjusting to our “new normal” (lifestyle post-pandemic) struggles and constant change seem to be around every corner. Want a place to vent? Rediscover yourself and your zest for life? I utilize a strength-based approached in a welcoming environment. I also offer mindfulness and somatic therapy options.
Feeling down lately? Depression have a grip on you and it’s interfering with your daily activities? Maybe it’s anxiety, other mental health condition, loss of a loved one, a traumatic experience, or maybe it’s life stress compounding and you just can’t seem to catch a break!? As society is adjusting to our “new normal” (lifestyle post-pandemic) struggles and constant change seem to be around every corner. Want a place to vent? Rediscover yourself and your zest for life? I utilize a strength-based approached in a welcoming environment. I also offer mindfulness and somatic therapy options.
Sara Livingston-Burke
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Albert Lea, MN 56007
I love working with women of all ages and helping them identify and prosper past their challenges whether it is work, family, relationships, body image, nutrition, infertility, changes of life stages, etc. my ideal client doesn’t mind challenging herself. My client is looking to grow closer and discover new things about herself and how to handle life’s challenges.
I love working with women of all ages and helping them identify and prosper past their challenges whether it is work, family, relationships, body image, nutrition, infertility, changes of life stages, etc. my ideal client doesn’t mind challenging herself. My client is looking to grow closer and discover new things about herself and how to handle life’s challenges.
One of my primary motivations for pursuing a career in this field is my genuine belief in the resilience and strength of individuals and their relationships. I am inspired by the ability of therapy to empower individuals and families to face adversity, improve communication, and strengthen their emotional bonds. I am dedicated to providing a compassionate and supportive space, where clients can feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and relational dynamics.
One of my primary motivations for pursuing a career in this field is my genuine belief in the resilience and strength of individuals and their relationships. I am inspired by the ability of therapy to empower individuals and families to face adversity, improve communication, and strengthen their emotional bonds. I am dedicated to providing a compassionate and supportive space, where clients can feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and relational dynamics.
My name is Tara Jeno and I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults and families around the issues of depression/anxiety, relationship conflict and trauma. During sessions you can expect compassion and understanding, it is my goal to provide a safe space that is gentle, collaborative and direct in order to help you better understand and find solution to current or long-standing challenges through at sensitive approach. I look forward to supporting and guiding you on your journey to improved mental health.
My name is Tara Jeno and I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults and families around the issues of depression/anxiety, relationship conflict and trauma. During sessions you can expect compassion and understanding, it is my goal to provide a safe space that is gentle, collaborative and direct in order to help you better understand and find solution to current or long-standing challenges through at sensitive approach. I look forward to supporting and guiding you on your journey to improved mental health.
I am a seasoned psychotherapist dedicated to assisting folks on their healing journey. As the picture demonstrates, I am casual, approachable, and delighted in walking with others on their journey to health. Educated as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Nurse, and Chemical Dependency Counselor, I practice under the License of an MFT. I also supervise several post-graduate Masters Level Therapists, most of whom are in their second careers, meaning they have life experiences under their belt and a newer education. Check out the website for more information about how we can serve you.
I am a seasoned psychotherapist dedicated to assisting folks on their healing journey. As the picture demonstrates, I am casual, approachable, and delighted in walking with others on their journey to health. Educated as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Nurse, and Chemical Dependency Counselor, I practice under the License of an MFT. I also supervise several post-graduate Masters Level Therapists, most of whom are in their second careers, meaning they have life experiences under their belt and a newer education. Check out the website for more information about how we can serve you.
I help women heal from past traumas, develop unshakable self-confidence, and say goodbye to the anxiety and stress that are holding them back. Your past doesn't define you...it's time to HEAL from old wounds and move forward into your beautiful future. During our initial session we will take a look at the issues you'd like to work on and will come up with a good plan to address those issues and provide you some relief. Most clients see an improvement in their symptoms within the first few sessions.
I help women heal from past traumas, develop unshakable self-confidence, and say goodbye to the anxiety and stress that are holding them back. Your past doesn't define you...it's time to HEAL from old wounds and move forward into your beautiful future. During our initial session we will take a look at the issues you'd like to work on and will come up with a good plan to address those issues and provide you some relief. Most clients see an improvement in their symptoms within the first few sessions.
Brenda has a Bachelors of Science degree in Youth Ministry from the University of Northwestern and a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Brenda is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the state of Minnesota. She works with Adolescents age 16 and up, adults and couples. Special interests: Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders, Self-esteem issues, Spirituality, and Life Adjustment challenges. Brenda desires to see clients empowered to learn, grow, and heal from past hurts while discovering their best self.
Brenda has a Bachelors of Science degree in Youth Ministry from the University of Northwestern and a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Brenda is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the state of Minnesota. She works with Adolescents age 16 and up, adults and couples. Special interests: Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders, Self-esteem issues, Spirituality, and Life Adjustment challenges. Brenda desires to see clients empowered to learn, grow, and heal from past hurts while discovering their best self.
Online Therapists
Isabella Restrepo Toro, MA
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodbury, MN 55125
Hello! I’m pursuing my doctorate in counseling psychology and work with MN residents. My ideal client is someone ready for change, motivated to overcome obstacles, and committed to personal growth. They may struggle with anxiety, stress, or self-doubt and seek a deeper understanding of themselves. Their goal is to build resilience, achieve emotional balance, and develop healthier relationships. They want to move past their limitations because they value personal growth and are determined to lead a more fulfilling life. They understand that the process requires effort and are eager to work collaboratively to achieve lasting change.
Hello! I’m pursuing my doctorate in counseling psychology and work with MN residents. My ideal client is someone ready for change, motivated to overcome obstacles, and committed to personal growth. They may struggle with anxiety, stress, or self-doubt and seek a deeper understanding of themselves. Their goal is to build resilience, achieve emotional balance, and develop healthier relationships. They want to move past their limitations because they value personal growth and are determined to lead a more fulfilling life. They understand that the process requires effort and are eager to work collaboratively to achieve lasting change.
Katie's areas of interest include, and not limited to, substance use disorders, trauma, strengths and personal meaning exploration, depression, and anxiety.
Katie's areas of interest include, and not limited to, substance use disorders, trauma, strengths and personal meaning exploration, depression, and anxiety.
At times, life can feel so heavy that it feels difficult to breath. It’s times like this when we’re overwhelmed with emotion and/or a negative internal voice and often feel alone. You deserve to be heard and seen in a safe, collaborative space. I provide a compassionate place to rest your heart and mind to help you process your feelings. Together, we identify your intentions while honoring your struggles with authenticity and compassionately explore what gets in way of what you would like for yourself. I look forward to connecting with you!
At times, life can feel so heavy that it feels difficult to breath. It’s times like this when we’re overwhelmed with emotion and/or a negative internal voice and often feel alone. You deserve to be heard and seen in a safe, collaborative space. I provide a compassionate place to rest your heart and mind to help you process your feelings. Together, we identify your intentions while honoring your struggles with authenticity and compassionately explore what gets in way of what you would like for yourself. I look forward to connecting with you!
Judi Ross Holistic Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RYT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (Online Only)
Identifying myself as an empath, a highly feeling and sensitive being, I best support other women feeling the pressures and demands of society's unrealistic expectations to do and be everything to everyone but ourselves.
Therapy for the woman looking for effective and compassionate support making sustainable life changes in mind-body-spirit health. If you're going through depression, anxiety, stress, life-stage transitions, low self-esteem, struggle with self-care, relationship conflict, or work/home life balance, this may be a good fit for you. Overcoming the obstacles keeping you from being and feeling your best, understanding deeply your feelings and needs, healing your internal relationship with Self and quality connections with others, and finding more satisfaction and contentment in daily life are common achievements in therapy with me.
Identifying myself as an empath, a highly feeling and sensitive being, I best support other women feeling the pressures and demands of society's unrealistic expectations to do and be everything to everyone but ourselves.
Therapy for the woman looking for effective and compassionate support making sustainable life changes in mind-body-spirit health. If you're going through depression, anxiety, stress, life-stage transitions, low self-esteem, struggle with self-care, relationship conflict, or work/home life balance, this may be a good fit for you. Overcoming the obstacles keeping you from being and feeling your best, understanding deeply your feelings and needs, healing your internal relationship with Self and quality connections with others, and finding more satisfaction and contentment in daily life are common achievements in therapy with me.
Marnette R. Doyle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55410
I respect your decision to seek out therapy as I believe finding the right fit in a therapist is a difficult task. I believe it is through in-depth therapy that people can learn to tolerate difficult feelings, deepen develop a sense of inner calm, and find insight into life-long patterns. My work is informed by women’s studies, sociology, studio art, Argentine dance, and psychoanalytic therapy. I understand that mental health is a complex intersection of many factors in life. I work collaboratively within these intersections to create a therapeutic relationship to help individuals develop a deeper understanding of their lives.
I respect your decision to seek out therapy as I believe finding the right fit in a therapist is a difficult task. I believe it is through in-depth therapy that people can learn to tolerate difficult feelings, deepen develop a sense of inner calm, and find insight into life-long patterns. My work is informed by women’s studies, sociology, studio art, Argentine dance, and psychoanalytic therapy. I understand that mental health is a complex intersection of many factors in life. I work collaboratively within these intersections to create a therapeutic relationship to help individuals develop a deeper understanding of their lives.
Your feelings, opinions, and perspectives matter; you can expect me to listen to and respect them. You might be looking to start on your journey of healing or self-discovery. Maybe you are looking for yourself or for you and your partner(s). To that point I am LGBTQIA+ friendly and am kink and poly informed and affirming. I recognize how good it feels when you can embrace your identity in a supportive environment. I believe in the power of a good fit for a person with their therapist and will show up for you authentically and empathetically. I believe that we are all constantly learning and have opportunities for growth.
Your feelings, opinions, and perspectives matter; you can expect me to listen to and respect them. You might be looking to start on your journey of healing or self-discovery. Maybe you are looking for yourself or for you and your partner(s). To that point I am LGBTQIA+ friendly and am kink and poly informed and affirming. I recognize how good it feels when you can embrace your identity in a supportive environment. I believe in the power of a good fit for a person with their therapist and will show up for you authentically and empathetically. I believe that we are all constantly learning and have opportunities for growth.
One of the most positive changes I have noticed in the past 35 years as a practicing clinical psychologist, is how people view therapy. Seeking treatment is now considered a sign of resourcefulness and courage. Finally, there is an awareness and appreciation for both mental and physical well-being. I work with individuals across the lifespan. I have experience treating a wide range of mental health diagnoses and am an ASSECT-certified sex therapist and member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH).
One of the most positive changes I have noticed in the past 35 years as a practicing clinical psychologist, is how people view therapy. Seeking treatment is now considered a sign of resourcefulness and courage. Finally, there is an awareness and appreciation for both mental and physical well-being. I work with individuals across the lifespan. I have experience treating a wide range of mental health diagnoses and am an ASSECT-certified sex therapist and member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH).
Paradigm Psychotherapy, PLLC
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55417 (Online Only)
Holly McKinley, PsyD is a licensed clinical psychologist who utilizes evidence-based principles to help people feel effective in managing their mental health and build a life congruent with their values and goals. Dr. McKinley primarily utilizes cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based therapies to build treatments tailored to each person’s needs. She specializes in treatment of serious mental health conditions, including psychosis spectrum disorders, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and personality disorders. In addition, she specializes in providing gender-affirming care to TGD individuals.
Holly McKinley, PsyD is a licensed clinical psychologist who utilizes evidence-based principles to help people feel effective in managing their mental health and build a life congruent with their values and goals. Dr. McKinley primarily utilizes cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based therapies to build treatments tailored to each person’s needs. She specializes in treatment of serious mental health conditions, including psychosis spectrum disorders, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and personality disorders. In addition, she specializes in providing gender-affirming care to TGD individuals.
If you are here, you may be an individual with complex trauma, or someone who is struggling with post traumatic stress. These symptoms can include depression, anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, looping self critical thoughts, a deep feeling of abandonment, and challenges within relationships with loved ones. Whether you are an individual looking to work on your own healing, or the parent of a child or teen who is struggling, I may be a good fit for your therapy needs.
If you are here, you may be an individual with complex trauma, or someone who is struggling with post traumatic stress. These symptoms can include depression, anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, looping self critical thoughts, a deep feeling of abandonment, and challenges within relationships with loved ones. Whether you are an individual looking to work on your own healing, or the parent of a child or teen who is struggling, I may be a good fit for your therapy needs.
Kristine Zappa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55407 (Online Only)
As a somatic, trauma-informed, and person-centered therapist, I take a holistic approach to therapy. My clients tend to have a history of complex trauma that impacts both their relationships with others and their relationship with themselves. I'll support you in uncovering underlying patterns and finding relief from experiences such as relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and feelings of low self-worth, as well as help you move through life with patterns that feel more aligned with your goals. From a somatic perspective, I safely incorporate body awareness on the path towards greater self-confidence and empowerment.
As a somatic, trauma-informed, and person-centered therapist, I take a holistic approach to therapy. My clients tend to have a history of complex trauma that impacts both their relationships with others and their relationship with themselves. I'll support you in uncovering underlying patterns and finding relief from experiences such as relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and feelings of low self-worth, as well as help you move through life with patterns that feel more aligned with your goals. From a somatic perspective, I safely incorporate body awareness on the path towards greater self-confidence and empowerment.
“I believe that building a solid client-therapist partnership is key to developing the safety and trust needed to overcome the major life challenges that impact mental health. In therapy I incorporate that philosophy with strengths, systems, and solutions-focused perspectives and DBT, CBT, CPT, psychodynamic, and mindfulness approaches customized to meet the unique needs of each client. As a lifelong learner, I believe that we’re all on this journey of life together and am passionate about helping my clients navigate their personal life’s journey.”
“I believe that building a solid client-therapist partnership is key to developing the safety and trust needed to overcome the major life challenges that impact mental health. In therapy I incorporate that philosophy with strengths, systems, and solutions-focused perspectives and DBT, CBT, CPT, psychodynamic, and mindfulness approaches customized to meet the unique needs of each client. As a lifelong learner, I believe that we’re all on this journey of life together and am passionate about helping my clients navigate their personal life’s journey.”
Michaela Farley
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mankato, MN 56001
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with people across the lifespan, but I particularly enjoy working with adolescents, young adults, and families. I have experience in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment-related concerns, and anger. I work with individuals, families, and couples with these issues that are seeking out growth, healing, and reconnection with themselves and their relationships. I will take a collaborative and systemic approach with you, in which I recognize the complex system that each individual comes from and am willing to collaborate with not just you, but the system involved with your mental health journey.
I enjoy working with people across the lifespan, but I particularly enjoy working with adolescents, young adults, and families. I have experience in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment-related concerns, and anger. I work with individuals, families, and couples with these issues that are seeking out growth, healing, and reconnection with themselves and their relationships. I will take a collaborative and systemic approach with you, in which I recognize the complex system that each individual comes from and am willing to collaborate with not just you, but the system involved with your mental health journey.
Alexis Bennett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55439 (Online Only)
Life is hard. We live in a complex world that can be stressful and overwhelming. Most of us were never taught the tools to manage emotional and mental challenges, which can lead to anxiety and depression. The good news is that you are not alone! Let me help you uncover what’s keeping you from living your best life. I have the privilege of working with kids, teens and families in a variety of settings. I enjoy working with kids and young adults who have difficulty managing relationships, school performance decline, increased fighting with parents/siblings, anxiety & depression.
Life is hard. We live in a complex world that can be stressful and overwhelming. Most of us were never taught the tools to manage emotional and mental challenges, which can lead to anxiety and depression. The good news is that you are not alone! Let me help you uncover what’s keeping you from living your best life. I have the privilege of working with kids, teens and families in a variety of settings. I enjoy working with kids and young adults who have difficulty managing relationships, school performance decline, increased fighting with parents/siblings, anxiety & depression.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.