Psychodynamic Therapists in Hutchinson, MN
NorthStar Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hutchinson, MN 55350
At NorthStar Counseling Center, we understand everyone has internal and relationship struggles at times. We have a broad range of experience working with adolescents dealing with emotional or behavioral difficulties and with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, life cycle transitions, and trauma. We also provide counseling for relationship issues between parents and children, couples, families experiencing divorce, and blended families. Whatever challenges you or your loved ones might be facing, we're here to help you through them.
At NorthStar Counseling Center, we understand everyone has internal and relationship struggles at times. We have a broad range of experience working with adolescents dealing with emotional or behavioral difficulties and with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, life cycle transitions, and trauma. We also provide counseling for relationship issues between parents and children, couples, families experiencing divorce, and blended families. Whatever challenges you or your loved ones might be facing, we're here to help you through them.
Do you need help finding direction or clarity? Are you struggling with a personal problem or relationship? Do you need a safe, non-biased place to share your concerns? If so, I would like to help. I am committed to working together with my clients to establish goals and a positive direction for therapy. Genuineness, respect and empathy are the essential components of my therapeutic style. I strive to provide a place where clients feel accepted and valued regardless of their life situations. My passion is to help others who are struggling in their lives or their relationships and want to change the direction of their lives.
Do you need help finding direction or clarity? Are you struggling with a personal problem or relationship? Do you need a safe, non-biased place to share your concerns? If so, I would like to help. I am committed to working together with my clients to establish goals and a positive direction for therapy. Genuineness, respect and empathy are the essential components of my therapeutic style. I strive to provide a place where clients feel accepted and valued regardless of their life situations. My passion is to help others who are struggling in their lives or their relationships and want to change the direction of their lives.
My counseling philosophy seeks to find the root of issues, rather than only focusing on managing surface-level symptoms. I incorporate positive psychology, Attachment theory, Family Systems, and Jungian analysis- including a focus on Personality Types, as identified by the Myers-Briggs (MBTI). I believe change occurs in therapy when the client is able to identify the things that are holding them back or distracting them from finding fulfillment in developing their true self. My work as a therapist is to partner with you on your journey toward wholeness as a safe, consistent, trustworthy listener and helper.
My counseling philosophy seeks to find the root of issues, rather than only focusing on managing surface-level symptoms. I incorporate positive psychology, Attachment theory, Family Systems, and Jungian analysis- including a focus on Personality Types, as identified by the Myers-Briggs (MBTI). I believe change occurs in therapy when the client is able to identify the things that are holding them back or distracting them from finding fulfillment in developing their true self. My work as a therapist is to partner with you on your journey toward wholeness as a safe, consistent, trustworthy listener and helper.
Alexander Peck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LGSW
Verified Verified
Hutchinson, MN 55350 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Clients I work with face a variety of challenges in their mental or behavioral health. Their symptoms are depression or anxiety based, sometimes experienced together, as the two dynamics can work hand in hand. In having a comfortable space to examine neglected or avoided areas, one can gain fresh perspective to move forward. A counselor can help to add context through psychoeducation or frameworks to work through said issues. Whether it’s challenges in relationships, managing emotions, trauma, or behaviors that no longer serve us, we can begin to look at it in a safe manner, try some new things, and attempt to get some new results.
Clients I work with face a variety of challenges in their mental or behavioral health. Their symptoms are depression or anxiety based, sometimes experienced together, as the two dynamics can work hand in hand. In having a comfortable space to examine neglected or avoided areas, one can gain fresh perspective to move forward. A counselor can help to add context through psychoeducation or frameworks to work through said issues. Whether it’s challenges in relationships, managing emotions, trauma, or behaviors that no longer serve us, we can begin to look at it in a safe manner, try some new things, and attempt to get some new results.
Eileen is passionate about the whole, integrated health of the individual. With over 15 years of experience as a mental health provider and her training in wellness practices, Eileen applies a model of whole, integrated mental health to assist others in finding hope and healing using cognitive and experiential-based approaches. Eileen holds the following certifications that inform her professional practice: Certified Mindfulness Informed Professional (CMIP); Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP), Certified Fitness Trainer, Certified Yoga Fitness instructor, and Certified Diet and Nutrition Coach.
Eileen is passionate about the whole, integrated health of the individual. With over 15 years of experience as a mental health provider and her training in wellness practices, Eileen applies a model of whole, integrated mental health to assist others in finding hope and healing using cognitive and experiential-based approaches. Eileen holds the following certifications that inform her professional practice: Certified Mindfulness Informed Professional (CMIP); Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP), Certified Fitness Trainer, Certified Yoga Fitness instructor, and Certified Diet and Nutrition Coach.
Online Therapists
Teresa Selah Riley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, LMFT
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55116 (Online Only)
Drawing upon specialized training in relational, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral models, I work closely with individuals and couples to develop understanding and identify goals.
Looking for a therapist can be overwhelming, but it can also be an exciting opportunity for change. Perhaps you are seeking help overcoming feelings of anxiety or depression, or increasing connection and reducing conflict in a significant relationship in your life. Or maybe it's time to seek clarity about your past so that you can finally look forward towards a healthy, promising future. As a therapist with many years of counseling experience, I am deeply committed to offering an accepting, non-judgmental, and safe environment that can help you discover new possibilities for healing, positive change, and a better future.
Drawing upon specialized training in relational, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral models, I work closely with individuals and couples to develop understanding and identify goals.
Looking for a therapist can be overwhelming, but it can also be an exciting opportunity for change. Perhaps you are seeking help overcoming feelings of anxiety or depression, or increasing connection and reducing conflict in a significant relationship in your life. Or maybe it's time to seek clarity about your past so that you can finally look forward towards a healthy, promising future. As a therapist with many years of counseling experience, I am deeply committed to offering an accepting, non-judgmental, and safe environment that can help you discover new possibilities for healing, positive change, and a better future.
I utilize an integrative approach involving Psychodynamic and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Humanistic, Systemic, and Solution Focused modalities.
My focus is assisting individuals and couples in exploring and finding a sense of well-being, movement, and self-identity. I strive to facilitate a safe space for individuals as they explore, develop, and nurture their own strengths. These strengths allow individuals to identify and tackle their challenges with self empowerment and comfort. I believe this mindful awareness promotes increased self-worth, goal directedness, healing, and growth.
I utilize an integrative approach involving Psychodynamic and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Humanistic, Systemic, and Solution Focused modalities.
My focus is assisting individuals and couples in exploring and finding a sense of well-being, movement, and self-identity. I strive to facilitate a safe space for individuals as they explore, develop, and nurture their own strengths. These strengths allow individuals to identify and tackle their challenges with self empowerment and comfort. I believe this mindful awareness promotes increased self-worth, goal directedness, healing, and growth.
Katie O'Dowd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55439
Waitlist for new clients
Hi there! I’m so glad you’re considering therapy, a brave first step in itself. I enjoy working with adult and emerging adult populations, and I have a particular affinity for working with emerging adults and college/grad students. I believe that a large part of healing happens in relationship with others, and I’m here to build a collaborative partnership with you where together we can create a path towards a more fulfilling life. I use a person-centered, interpersonal, and psychodynamic approach to therapy, while remaining adaptive to the unique needs of each client. I look forward to hearing what brings you here.
Hi there! I’m so glad you’re considering therapy, a brave first step in itself. I enjoy working with adult and emerging adult populations, and I have a particular affinity for working with emerging adults and college/grad students. I believe that a large part of healing happens in relationship with others, and I’m here to build a collaborative partnership with you where together we can create a path towards a more fulfilling life. I use a person-centered, interpersonal, and psychodynamic approach to therapy, while remaining adaptive to the unique needs of each client. I look forward to hearing what brings you here.
Stacy Rankin Greco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55408
My approach is a blend of treatment modalities stemming from psychodynamic, developmental/attachment, family systems and cognitive behavioral frameworks.
Through the process of psychotherapy, I work together with my clients to help them: develop a better understanding of their histories, triggers and patterns in order to get unstuck and create new endings to old stories; build coping skills and capacity for resiliency in order to face stressors and fears that are blocking growth; learn to live authentically in order to create a life congruent with what matters to them. I feel passionate about my work. I always hope to help people realize their worth and competency so they can feel empowered to take charge of their lives and live with more purpose and fulfillment.
My approach is a blend of treatment modalities stemming from psychodynamic, developmental/attachment, family systems and cognitive behavioral frameworks.
Through the process of psychotherapy, I work together with my clients to help them: develop a better understanding of their histories, triggers and patterns in order to get unstuck and create new endings to old stories; build coping skills and capacity for resiliency in order to face stressors and fears that are blocking growth; learn to live authentically in order to create a life congruent with what matters to them. I feel passionate about my work. I always hope to help people realize their worth and competency so they can feel empowered to take charge of their lives and live with more purpose and fulfillment.
Anna Weiland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55439
Waitlist for new clients
As a therapist I work hard to create a safe and trusting environment for you to gain insight into yourself and make the changes you seek. I use a psychodynamic approach, along with techniques from existential and feminist therapies and a deep knowledge of child development. I prioritize working at your pace, and value the unique relationship that develops between us. By working together to identify patterns and road blocks in your past, you can develop an increased ability to make different choices and live a more fulfilling life.
As a therapist I work hard to create a safe and trusting environment for you to gain insight into yourself and make the changes you seek. I use a psychodynamic approach, along with techniques from existential and feminist therapies and a deep knowledge of child development. I prioritize working at your pace, and value the unique relationship that develops between us. By working together to identify patterns and road blocks in your past, you can develop an increased ability to make different choices and live a more fulfilling life.
Within that context, when appropriate we may explore ideas through a psychodynamic lens; consider family relationship challenges from a family systems perspective; gain insights from use of metaphors; or tap ideas from Transactional Analysis to better understand relationship dynamics.
I'm Paul Goossens. Great for you to reach out for support! I am a licensed Psychologist with extensive experience helping teens, adults, and families maneuver through a variety of mental health challenges and life transitions. I seek to understand and connect with each individual in the context of their life, while working together to define treatment success and create pathways toward that success. I am able to offer an assortment of clinical tools and modalities to our work together, tailored to each person's needs. I am here to help you move forward when you are ready.
Within that context, when appropriate we may explore ideas through a psychodynamic lens; consider family relationship challenges from a family systems perspective; gain insights from use of metaphors; or tap ideas from Transactional Analysis to better understand relationship dynamics.
I'm Paul Goossens. Great for you to reach out for support! I am a licensed Psychologist with extensive experience helping teens, adults, and families maneuver through a variety of mental health challenges and life transitions. I seek to understand and connect with each individual in the context of their life, while working together to define treatment success and create pathways toward that success. I am able to offer an assortment of clinical tools and modalities to our work together, tailored to each person's needs. I am here to help you move forward when you are ready.
Kelle A Kasner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Waitlist for new clients
I use an eclectic, trauma informed approach drawing upon CBT, psychodynamic and attachment theory.
Have you made significant changes in your life but find yourself stuck in old patterns? Are you in recovery from drugs or alcohol or disordered eating, but still find yourself struggling in other ways? My Name is Kelle Kirk and I help folks in recovery STAY in recovery. Many of us have found out that cutting out the drinking or drugging or changing our relationship to food or our bodies didn't "fix" everything; in some ways, maybe we found things to be more intense or complicated in this new landscape. You have come so far and made such progress, let's work on the being human and truly do something different.
I use an eclectic, trauma informed approach drawing upon CBT, psychodynamic and attachment theory.
Have you made significant changes in your life but find yourself stuck in old patterns? Are you in recovery from drugs or alcohol or disordered eating, but still find yourself struggling in other ways? My Name is Kelle Kirk and I help folks in recovery STAY in recovery. Many of us have found out that cutting out the drinking or drugging or changing our relationship to food or our bodies didn't "fix" everything; in some ways, maybe we found things to be more intense or complicated in this new landscape. You have come so far and made such progress, let's work on the being human and truly do something different.
De Ella D Wilcox, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
This is done through use of various techniques including but not limited to: strengths-based perspectives, mindfulness strategies, CBT, ACT, & the use of additional methods like psychodynamic approaches, shame resiliency, AF-EMDR based strategies, &/or inner-child work.
In the counseling I provide, I try to meet my clients where they are at in their thoughts, feelings & lives’ circumstances. I believe that change is a difficult, but necessary part of the therapy process. I am a strong believer that building resilience is helpful as well. I work to help clients identify their emotions that can arise from experiencing anxiety, panic, trauma, abuse, shame and other life challenges; which over time, can also negatively impact a person’s emotions, mental health, & self-talk.
This is done through use of various techniques including but not limited to: strengths-based perspectives, mindfulness strategies, CBT, ACT, & the use of additional methods like psychodynamic approaches, shame resiliency, AF-EMDR based strategies, &/or inner-child work.
In the counseling I provide, I try to meet my clients where they are at in their thoughts, feelings & lives’ circumstances. I believe that change is a difficult, but necessary part of the therapy process. I am a strong believer that building resilience is helpful as well. I work to help clients identify their emotions that can arise from experiencing anxiety, panic, trauma, abuse, shame and other life challenges; which over time, can also negatively impact a person’s emotions, mental health, & self-talk.
Jason Michael Walter
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
Maple Grove, MN 55369 (Online Only)
If you’re ready to improve your life, then I am the one to lead you there. Having years of experience as both a client and a clinician, I am very familiar with the process of change and I am well equipped to make it happen. I've helped guide people through issues of simple depression all the way to complex PTSD. I have extensive experience dealing with criminality, all forms of abuse, addiction, and most mental disorders. My blend of psychodynamic education and life experience have suited me well in this field.
If you’re ready to improve your life, then I am the one to lead you there. Having years of experience as both a client and a clinician, I am very familiar with the process of change and I am well equipped to make it happen. I've helped guide people through issues of simple depression all the way to complex PTSD. I have extensive experience dealing with criminality, all forms of abuse, addiction, and most mental disorders. My blend of psychodynamic education and life experience have suited me well in this field.
I draw from psychodynamic, person-centered, solution-focused and mindfulness-informed approaches to best meet a client’s unique individual needs and goals.
Note: (I don't currently have availability, but please feel free to reach out to be added to my waiting list!) I believe that providing a collaborative, calm, non-judgmental, and empathic environment is key to encouraging healing and growth. My aim is to help guide clients through choices that move them toward living a more valued life. Having worked in the advertising & marketing fields for many years, I'm intimately familiar with the fast-paced and performance-demanding environment that many of us are faced with in modern society and strive to find ways to bring a sense of calm to everyday life.
I draw from psychodynamic, person-centered, solution-focused and mindfulness-informed approaches to best meet a client’s unique individual needs and goals.
Note: (I don't currently have availability, but please feel free to reach out to be added to my waiting list!) I believe that providing a collaborative, calm, non-judgmental, and empathic environment is key to encouraging healing and growth. My aim is to help guide clients through choices that move them toward living a more valued life. Having worked in the advertising & marketing fields for many years, I'm intimately familiar with the fast-paced and performance-demanding environment that many of us are faced with in modern society and strive to find ways to bring a sense of calm to everyday life.
I incorporate the latest in neuroscience research and pull from relational psychotherapy, mindfulness, psychodynamic, interpersonal neurobiology and cognitive-behavioral therapies.
Life is difficult. Feeling better is possible. We all have the right and the ability to feel some peace and acceptance about our lives; the things we can control and the things we can not. We may often believe the negative thoughts we have (that we often make up) and act accordingly. You can change your life, your outlook and the way you think and feel about yourself and your relationships. I believe changes and growth occur when an individual is able to challenge their thoughts, examine their perspectives and learn how to be true to themselves.
I incorporate the latest in neuroscience research and pull from relational psychotherapy, mindfulness, psychodynamic, interpersonal neurobiology and cognitive-behavioral therapies.
Life is difficult. Feeling better is possible. We all have the right and the ability to feel some peace and acceptance about our lives; the things we can control and the things we can not. We may often believe the negative thoughts we have (that we often make up) and act accordingly. You can change your life, your outlook and the way you think and feel about yourself and your relationships. I believe changes and growth occur when an individual is able to challenge their thoughts, examine their perspectives and learn how to be true to themselves.
I primarily utilize attachment theory, psychodynamic theory, self-psychology, and intersubjective theory to drive our sessions together.
It is important to me that the client’s I work with feel seen, heard, and supported when processing difficult life experiences and feelings. Through a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship, my goal is to help you get to the root cause of symptoms, to help offer relief as well as redirect maladaptive patterns to positive changes.
I primarily utilize attachment theory, psychodynamic theory, self-psychology, and intersubjective theory to drive our sessions together.
It is important to me that the client’s I work with feel seen, heard, and supported when processing difficult life experiences and feelings. Through a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship, my goal is to help you get to the root cause of symptoms, to help offer relief as well as redirect maladaptive patterns to positive changes.
Caressa works from a psychodynamic lens in which she aims to help clients understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a way that makes sense to them.
Currently accepting new clients: Caressa offers individual therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults, with a special interest in identity exploration, self-harm, suicidality, anxiety, and depression. She believes in the capability of the human mind and that all individuals, with support, possess the potential to create a life worth living. Caressa is passionate about working with individuals in a way that compliments their strengths and supports their growth. She feels that an individual's feelings and experiences are valid and that all individuals deserve to be heard.
Caressa works from a psychodynamic lens in which she aims to help clients understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a way that makes sense to them.
Currently accepting new clients: Caressa offers individual therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults, with a special interest in identity exploration, self-harm, suicidality, anxiety, and depression. She believes in the capability of the human mind and that all individuals, with support, possess the potential to create a life worth living. Caressa is passionate about working with individuals in a way that compliments their strengths and supports their growth. She feels that an individual's feelings and experiences are valid and that all individuals deserve to be heard.
My perspective is trauma informed and strengths based, I blend mindfulness, CBT, and ACT tools with a psychodynamic perspective.
Are you looking for someone to help you feel better? are you feeling depressed, anxious, having problems with relationships, in a difficult transition, or feeling the impact of past trauma on your life? I feel confident I can help you, I have over 17 years of experience guiding people through difficult times and helping them gain insight and develop coping skills so that they can move on with their lives with confidence.
My perspective is trauma informed and strengths based, I blend mindfulness, CBT, and ACT tools with a psychodynamic perspective.
Are you looking for someone to help you feel better? are you feeling depressed, anxious, having problems with relationships, in a difficult transition, or feeling the impact of past trauma on your life? I feel confident I can help you, I have over 17 years of experience guiding people through difficult times and helping them gain insight and develop coping skills so that they can move on with their lives with confidence.
Matthew Dowling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55436
I have advanced post-graduate training in psychodynamic therapy that allows for deeper and more meaningful work and more lasting change.
I believe that people need a therapist who has the ability to understand their experience. Once a person has the experience of being understood, a foundation is established to work through more vulnerable and difficult material. It is this proces of establishing a safe and understanding experience and working through of material that allows the possibility of change and the realization of one's true self and potentials.
I have advanced post-graduate training in psychodynamic therapy that allows for deeper and more meaningful work and more lasting change.
I believe that people need a therapist who has the ability to understand their experience. Once a person has the experience of being understood, a foundation is established to work through more vulnerable and difficult material. It is this proces of establishing a safe and understanding experience and working through of material that allows the possibility of change and the realization of one's true self and potentials.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.