Addiction Therapists in Inver Grove Heights, MN
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Rebecca Mitchell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
Do you find yourself struggling with daily tasks due to your trauma, anxiety, or substance use? If so I am here to help! Clients come to me looking for a therapist who can provide a safe, supportive, and light setting, while exploring symptoms or experiences. Therapy should be a place where you feel heard and validated in session. Sessions with me are focused on your current needs while challenge thought patterns, beliefs, and better understanding your symptoms. Together, we achieve the growth and healing you need to improve your daily routine, we always go at your pace, never pushing to a place you don’t feel ready to be.
Do you find yourself struggling with daily tasks due to your trauma, anxiety, or substance use? If so I am here to help! Clients come to me looking for a therapist who can provide a safe, supportive, and light setting, while exploring symptoms or experiences. Therapy should be a place where you feel heard and validated in session. Sessions with me are focused on your current needs while challenge thought patterns, beliefs, and better understanding your symptoms. Together, we achieve the growth and healing you need to improve your daily routine, we always go at your pace, never pushing to a place you don’t feel ready to be.
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Amber Egdorf
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
Only Accepting DBT Referrals At This Time. My passion is working with individuals with dual-diagnosis or co-occurring substance use concerns along with an array of mental health disorders. I have a specific passion working with those who have experienced trauma or have been diagnosed/have concerns related to a personality disorder. I have worked with individuals with both substance and sexual addictions and find great passion in being able to work with individuals to help them implement changes and shape their lives towards a life worth enjoying.
Only Accepting DBT Referrals At This Time. My passion is working with individuals with dual-diagnosis or co-occurring substance use concerns along with an array of mental health disorders. I have a specific passion working with those who have experienced trauma or have been diagnosed/have concerns related to a personality disorder. I have worked with individuals with both substance and sexual addictions and find great passion in being able to work with individuals to help them implement changes and shape their lives towards a life worth enjoying.
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Amanda Ripley-Kayala
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
Specialties: Adults (18+), Individual therapy, Trauma, EMDR, LGBTQIA+, Gender identity, Sexual identity, Sexual health, Queer, Poly, Kink Community, Anxiety, Depression, Self-esteem, PTSD, Addiction, Stress, Co-occurring Disorders, Life transitions, Coping skills.
Amanda Ripley-Kayala is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Amanda is trained in EMDR and has completed UW-Stout’s Sex Therapy Certificate Program. Amanda is a highly skilled, trauma-informed, holistic, client centered therapist whose goal is to create a trusting and compassionate therapeutic atmosphere which encourages self-exploration, self-awareness, empowerment and and movement to achieve goals in therapy and life.
Specialties: Adults (18+), Individual therapy, Trauma, EMDR, LGBTQIA+, Gender identity, Sexual identity, Sexual health, Queer, Poly, Kink Community, Anxiety, Depression, Self-esteem, PTSD, Addiction, Stress, Co-occurring Disorders, Life transitions, Coping skills.
Amanda Ripley-Kayala is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Amanda is trained in EMDR and has completed UW-Stout’s Sex Therapy Certificate Program. Amanda is a highly skilled, trauma-informed, holistic, client centered therapist whose goal is to create a trusting and compassionate therapeutic atmosphere which encourages self-exploration, self-awareness, empowerment and and movement to achieve goals in therapy and life.
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My background includes working with at-risk youth, addiction and recovery, and domestic, sexual, and child abuse.
Change can be difficult, but some of our most difficult times can be our greatest opportunities for growth and healing. Therapy is a place to gather tools that help you identify your feelings, better understand yourself, and manage uncomfortable emotions. I aim to create an empathetic and trusting environment and relationship in which you can feel safe, seen, heard, and respected to discover areas of yourself that need of healing. I am a recent graduate from Southwestern College-Santa Fe with a master’s degree in art therapy and counseling, working towards my independent licensure.
My background includes working with at-risk youth, addiction and recovery, and domestic, sexual, and child abuse.
Change can be difficult, but some of our most difficult times can be our greatest opportunities for growth and healing. Therapy is a place to gather tools that help you identify your feelings, better understand yourself, and manage uncomfortable emotions. I aim to create an empathetic and trusting environment and relationship in which you can feel safe, seen, heard, and respected to discover areas of yourself that need of healing. I am a recent graduate from Southwestern College-Santa Fe with a master’s degree in art therapy and counseling, working towards my independent licensure.
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In my 16+ years with the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation I worked with adults of all ages who were facing an array of mental health and substance use issues.
My passion is helping people to create and live their best life. I believe that values, acceptance, compassion, and forgiveness are the keys to leading a meaningful life while managing life’s curveballs. While I will approach our work together with genuine care and unconditional acceptance, I also believe that being able to explore a different way of seeing things is helpful. My own life experiences help me to relate to people at all life stages including early adulthood, parenting, divorce and starting over and the changes associated with transition to retirement. Together we can utilize your strengths to find your best self.
In my 16+ years with the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation I worked with adults of all ages who were facing an array of mental health and substance use issues.
My passion is helping people to create and live their best life. I believe that values, acceptance, compassion, and forgiveness are the keys to leading a meaningful life while managing life’s curveballs. While I will approach our work together with genuine care and unconditional acceptance, I also believe that being able to explore a different way of seeing things is helpful. My own life experiences help me to relate to people at all life stages including early adulthood, parenting, divorce and starting over and the changes associated with transition to retirement. Together we can utilize your strengths to find your best self.
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I specialize in treating Trauma, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Dissociation & addiction.
For the past 22 years I have helped traumatized, depressed or anxious clients feel safe, heard, understood and empowered. Trauma can make people feel hopeless, numb, empty and like they have lost themselves. They often resort to coping that helps them avoid or escape their emotional pain but doesn’t help them to heal or effectively manage their symptoms but they don’t know any other way. There is another way. In my gentle, compassionate, non-judgmental approach I help clients feel unconditional acceptance, support, understanding and safety.
I specialize in treating Trauma, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Dissociation & addiction.
For the past 22 years I have helped traumatized, depressed or anxious clients feel safe, heard, understood and empowered. Trauma can make people feel hopeless, numb, empty and like they have lost themselves. They often resort to coping that helps them avoid or escape their emotional pain but doesn’t help them to heal or effectively manage their symptoms but they don’t know any other way. There is another way. In my gentle, compassionate, non-judgmental approach I help clients feel unconditional acceptance, support, understanding and safety.
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Kyle Warner
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
Life can be a lot and talking with someone can help. Sometimes it’s a matter of having an unbiased ear to listen, someone assuring you that you have value, or someone to help get your thoughts in order. We all have different experiences and needs, and finding a therapist can be helpful. I am passionate about mental health and working to make tackling our own mental health issues approachable. I have a compassionate and realistic approach to mental health and view it as a necessary part of anyone’s life. I believe therapy is most effective by providing a non-judgmental space for people to be heard, appreciated, and validated.
Life can be a lot and talking with someone can help. Sometimes it’s a matter of having an unbiased ear to listen, someone assuring you that you have value, or someone to help get your thoughts in order. We all have different experiences and needs, and finding a therapist can be helpful. I am passionate about mental health and working to make tackling our own mental health issues approachable. I have a compassionate and realistic approach to mental health and view it as a necessary part of anyone’s life. I believe therapy is most effective by providing a non-judgmental space for people to be heard, appreciated, and validated.
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Integrative Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
I provide integral treatment to support you. We collaborate on methods to work towards goals, wellness and thriving in a healthy lifestyle. In EMDR therapy you will be guided through an 8 phase treatment with BLS (i.e. eye movement or tappers). After determining which memories to target, you hold different aspects of that event, internal associations arise and you can process the memory & disturbing feelings. The meaning of the painful event is transformed on an emotional level. In marriage therapy (EFCT), our goals are to understand love systemically, emotions & attachment needs, control negative patterns & shape positive bonds.
I provide integral treatment to support you. We collaborate on methods to work towards goals, wellness and thriving in a healthy lifestyle. In EMDR therapy you will be guided through an 8 phase treatment with BLS (i.e. eye movement or tappers). After determining which memories to target, you hold different aspects of that event, internal associations arise and you can process the memory & disturbing feelings. The meaning of the painful event is transformed on an emotional level. In marriage therapy (EFCT), our goals are to understand love systemically, emotions & attachment needs, control negative patterns & shape positive bonds.
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Hannah Blaha
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 (Online Only)
I am currently accepting DBT clients only! My hope is to offer you a safe, non-judgemental and curious place to talk about what you find most important. I believe in holding a flexible and collaborative space in order to create a culture of healing and hope. I believe in standing with social justice and cultural diversity and am a LGBTQIA allied provider. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated for change and I can help maintain an open, curious and compassionate lens through our work together.
I am currently accepting DBT clients only! My hope is to offer you a safe, non-judgemental and curious place to talk about what you find most important. I believe in holding a flexible and collaborative space in order to create a culture of healing and hope. I believe in standing with social justice and cultural diversity and am a LGBTQIA allied provider. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated for change and I can help maintain an open, curious and compassionate lens through our work together.
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Tina McDonough
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
I provide a warm, safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment for people to explore interpersonal concerns and relationships with others. Clients find me to be very personable, humorous, and direct - yet gentle. Whether you are struggling with a significant other, parent, child, friend, boss, or colleague - I can help you identify thoughts, feelings, and needs which will allow you to understand yourself better and enhance communication with your world. This new self awareness will greatly improve your relationships, increase your self esteem, and allow you to enjoy your life to its fullest.
I provide a warm, safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment for people to explore interpersonal concerns and relationships with others. Clients find me to be very personable, humorous, and direct - yet gentle. Whether you are struggling with a significant other, parent, child, friend, boss, or colleague - I can help you identify thoughts, feelings, and needs which will allow you to understand yourself better and enhance communication with your world. This new self awareness will greatly improve your relationships, increase your self esteem, and allow you to enjoy your life to its fullest.
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Do you find yourself feeling lonely, even when you're surrounded by others? Perhaps you're struggling with a deep fear of abandonment that makes it difficult to trust and connect with people. These feelings may have roots in childhood experiences that shaped your beliefs about relationships and left you with wounds that continue to impact your life.
Do you find yourself feeling lonely, even when you're surrounded by others? Perhaps you're struggling with a deep fear of abandonment that makes it difficult to trust and connect with people. These feelings may have roots in childhood experiences that shaped your beliefs about relationships and left you with wounds that continue to impact your life.
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Monica Lindahl
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MBA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 (Online Only)
Are seemingly small tasks overwhelming? Do changes feel too much to handle? Is food a source of comfort for you? Maybe you feel so much stress that it is easier just to deal with it by hiding, procrastinating, overeating, or drinking alcohol. As a team we can address these concerns and more. Every individual is different, and I tailor my approach to what is most helpful to YOU. This is a collaborative process - you know you best, and we will work together to get you to where you want to be. You won't be alone as you're guided to self-compassion and a sense of peace.
Are seemingly small tasks overwhelming? Do changes feel too much to handle? Is food a source of comfort for you? Maybe you feel so much stress that it is easier just to deal with it by hiding, procrastinating, overeating, or drinking alcohol. As a team we can address these concerns and more. Every individual is different, and I tailor my approach to what is most helpful to YOU. This is a collaborative process - you know you best, and we will work together to get you to where you want to be. You won't be alone as you're guided to self-compassion and a sense of peace.
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NuVyb Consulting
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
Hurting? Feeling Alone? Stressed out? Uncertain about the future? Is the weight of day to day life feeling unbearable right now? Daily ongoing stress can have a negative impact on your health and well-being. It may be difficult to believe that life can be good again when we are facing so many unknowns. Let me hold it with you. . . traumatic events, losing people and connections, parenting challenges or simply questioning parts of life that don’t make sense. It is helpful to have a trusted person to openly talk to, sort out conflicting emotions, gain insight, and develop a plan to live your desired life again.
Hurting? Feeling Alone? Stressed out? Uncertain about the future? Is the weight of day to day life feeling unbearable right now? Daily ongoing stress can have a negative impact on your health and well-being. It may be difficult to believe that life can be good again when we are facing so many unknowns. Let me hold it with you. . . traumatic events, losing people and connections, parenting challenges or simply questioning parts of life that don’t make sense. It is helpful to have a trusted person to openly talk to, sort out conflicting emotions, gain insight, and develop a plan to live your desired life again.
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My clients can change anxiety, ADHD, autism, or pain with live heart and brain feedback called biofeedback or neurofeedback in online visits. Clients control music volume on their phones with their calm attention levels with free biofeedback equipment I provide. It is easy mindfulness therapy for kids and adults. It is proven to work as well as medication for anxiety, ADHD, and pain. I have years of experience as a therapist, and have taught clinicians at The University of MN Medical Center and elsewhere. Insurance covers this service. To schedule a 20 minute call, click here: https://neurotherapy.intakeq.com/booking
My clients can change anxiety, ADHD, autism, or pain with live heart and brain feedback called biofeedback or neurofeedback in online visits. Clients control music volume on their phones with their calm attention levels with free biofeedback equipment I provide. It is easy mindfulness therapy for kids and adults. It is proven to work as well as medication for anxiety, ADHD, and pain. I have years of experience as a therapist, and have taught clinicians at The University of MN Medical Center and elsewhere. Insurance covers this service. To schedule a 20 minute call, click here: https://neurotherapy.intakeq.com/booking
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Erin Michelle Buck
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
As a dedicated mental health therapist, I specialize in providing compassionate care for individuals facing trauma, addiction, anxiety, and depression disorders. With a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health, I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel empowered to explore their thoughts and emotions. My approach is rooted in empathy and evidence-based practices, ensuring that each person receives personalized and effective treatment tailored to their unique needs.
As a dedicated mental health therapist, I specialize in providing compassionate care for individuals facing trauma, addiction, anxiety, and depression disorders. With a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health, I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel empowered to explore their thoughts and emotions. My approach is rooted in empathy and evidence-based practices, ensuring that each person receives personalized and effective treatment tailored to their unique needs.
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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.
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Erica N Gonzalez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eagan, MN 55122
I specialize in treating trauma, issues related to substance abuse or other addictions, attachment issues, and religious trauma.
Hi! I am so glad you are here and looking for support with whatever it may be that you are experiencing right now. Finding a therapist who is a good fit, seeking out help, and deciding to address hard things can be really daunting and I just want to acknowledge how difficult that process can be and to extend a virtual high five to you for being here and starting that process! I take a person-centered, strength based approach to therapy that focuses on utilizing our therapeutic relationship to make the changes that you want to make.
I specialize in treating trauma, issues related to substance abuse or other addictions, attachment issues, and religious trauma.
Hi! I am so glad you are here and looking for support with whatever it may be that you are experiencing right now. Finding a therapist who is a good fit, seeking out help, and deciding to address hard things can be really daunting and I just want to acknowledge how difficult that process can be and to extend a virtual high five to you for being here and starting that process! I take a person-centered, strength based approach to therapy that focuses on utilizing our therapeutic relationship to make the changes that you want to make.
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Keo Sengsavang
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55122 (Online Only)
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I work well with people who are seeking a compass for growth in their circumstances. I work with individuals (ages 18+), couples and families. I have had great success supporting individuals and couples challenged by addiction, anger, feeling disconnected, co-dependency issues, post-trauma distress and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as well as struggling with history of childhood abuse (mental, emotional, & physical), family/parent(s) Alcoholic/Substances/Addictions and/or family secrets.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I work well with people who are seeking a compass for growth in their circumstances. I work with individuals (ages 18+), couples and families. I have had great success supporting individuals and couples challenged by addiction, anger, feeling disconnected, co-dependency issues, post-trauma distress and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as well as struggling with history of childhood abuse (mental, emotional, & physical), family/parent(s) Alcoholic/Substances/Addictions and/or family secrets.
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Mikke Papes
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LGSW, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
My services cover a wide range of areas including anxiety, depression, systemic issues, addiction, emotional navigation, women's issues, anger management, stress relief, self-esteem, men's issues, values and purpose, breaking free from the shackles of perfectionism, and fostering self-acceptance.
Immediate availability. You've carried the weight of your struggles alone for far too long. The mere thought of reaching out for help, expressing your needs, and acknowledging your worth as a person feels like an insurmountable hurdle! Anxiety and depression seem to have a firm grip, distorting your perspective. Navigating through emotions has become a labyrinth, and anger simmers beneath the surface. The pressures of life have left you seeking effective stress management strategies. Self-esteem feels elusive, and issues related to masculinity and femininity weigh heavily on your shoulders. Perfectionism has crushed self-acceptance.
My services cover a wide range of areas including anxiety, depression, systemic issues, addiction, emotional navigation, women's issues, anger management, stress relief, self-esteem, men's issues, values and purpose, breaking free from the shackles of perfectionism, and fostering self-acceptance.
Immediate availability. You've carried the weight of your struggles alone for far too long. The mere thought of reaching out for help, expressing your needs, and acknowledging your worth as a person feels like an insurmountable hurdle! Anxiety and depression seem to have a firm grip, distorting your perspective. Navigating through emotions has become a labyrinth, and anger simmers beneath the surface. The pressures of life have left you seeking effective stress management strategies. Self-esteem feels elusive, and issues related to masculinity and femininity weigh heavily on your shoulders. Perfectionism has crushed self-acceptance.
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Elisa Sarmento
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55103 (Online Only)
We offer Dialectical & Cognitive Dialectical Behavior Telehealth Psychotherapy that targets addiction, depression, anxiety, PTSD and Suicidal symptoms.
Starting now, you can begin a brand new journey toward a more positive path for yourself – one that’s filled with growth, well being, acceptance, and empowerment.
We offer Dialectical & Cognitive Dialectical Behavior Telehealth Psychotherapy that targets addiction, depression, anxiety, PTSD and Suicidal symptoms.
Starting now, you can begin a brand new journey toward a more positive path for yourself – one that’s filled with growth, well being, acceptance, and empowerment.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.