Relational Therapists in Inver Grove Heights, MN
Lisa LeMay
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
What I offer is genuine concern, empathy, kindness, and the kind of listening that lets you know you've really been heard and understood. I can help you identify what is causing your pain and will offer practical suggestions and specific tools you can try right away to try to improve your situation. Together we can look at your difficulty, find a way through, and make meaning out of your experience, which will lead you to a more grounded sense of self, healthier relationships, and a more satisfying life.
What I offer is genuine concern, empathy, kindness, and the kind of listening that lets you know you've really been heard and understood. I can help you identify what is causing your pain and will offer practical suggestions and specific tools you can try right away to try to improve your situation. Together we can look at your difficulty, find a way through, and make meaning out of your experience, which will lead you to a more grounded sense of self, healthier relationships, and a more satisfying life.
Lisa Krueger
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 (Online Only)
Do you feel like you're fighting every day just to keep moving forward? Does it feel like everyone around you has life figured out and that you just don't quite get it? It can be a really isolating experience, and I'm here to help. I work with adults and adolescents (ages 13+) to address neurodivergence and late diagnoses, trauma and dissociation, domestic abuse, relationship issues, single parenthood, parenting concerns, women's issues, body positivity/self-esteem, and perinatal health.
Do you feel like you're fighting every day just to keep moving forward? Does it feel like everyone around you has life figured out and that you just don't quite get it? It can be a really isolating experience, and I'm here to help. I work with adults and adolescents (ages 13+) to address neurodivergence and late diagnoses, trauma and dissociation, domestic abuse, relationship issues, single parenthood, parenting concerns, women's issues, body positivity/self-esteem, and perinatal health.
People find themselves struggling with something that is making life more difficult than it needs to be. Maybe friends and family aren't there for you anymore, or they just can't understand what is happening with you. You need to talk to someone who can help you sort it out-someone who can listen and reflect with you, but won't tell you what to do. Someone who can help you find the answers that come from within. You want a good counselor. So, now that you know that, how do you choose one?
People find themselves struggling with something that is making life more difficult than it needs to be. Maybe friends and family aren't there for you anymore, or they just can't understand what is happening with you. You need to talk to someone who can help you sort it out-someone who can listen and reflect with you, but won't tell you what to do. Someone who can help you find the answers that come from within. You want a good counselor. So, now that you know that, how do you choose one?
Cathy L Chavez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
I believe your situation is unique and deserves an individualized plan that addresses your specific needs and goals. You can be assured I will always remember your unique "story" every time we meet. My approach to counseling is straight forward, yet caring and compassionate.
I believe your situation is unique and deserves an individualized plan that addresses your specific needs and goals. You can be assured I will always remember your unique "story" every time we meet. My approach to counseling is straight forward, yet caring and compassionate.
Haven Hafar
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LGSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
You are constantly putting others first, you feel alone & like you're never good enough. It's hard for you to figure out what your own feelings and needs are & asking for help or setting boundaries feels nearly impossible. Early adulthood is full of life transitions, uncertainty, new experiences, big decisions, and figuring out who we are. It's overwhelming! I have a niche for working with individuals in this stage of life, especially those also dealing with things like anxiety, depression, or complex family systems on top of it all. I work with couples too, understanding relationships impact mental health and vice versa.
You are constantly putting others first, you feel alone & like you're never good enough. It's hard for you to figure out what your own feelings and needs are & asking for help or setting boundaries feels nearly impossible. Early adulthood is full of life transitions, uncertainty, new experiences, big decisions, and figuring out who we are. It's overwhelming! I have a niche for working with individuals in this stage of life, especially those also dealing with things like anxiety, depression, or complex family systems on top of it all. I work with couples too, understanding relationships impact mental health and vice versa.
We have one chance at life so lets make the most of it. I believe many of our issues stem from a variety of factors such as our health, our thoughts, our past, our relationships, and society at large - just to name a few. We will work together to explore what holds you back, break the chains, and empower you to live the life you deserve as the valuable human being you are. My specialties include depression, anxiety, interpersonal issues ,and self esteem. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I provide Telemental Health and am licensed in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Oregon.
We have one chance at life so lets make the most of it. I believe many of our issues stem from a variety of factors such as our health, our thoughts, our past, our relationships, and society at large - just to name a few. We will work together to explore what holds you back, break the chains, and empower you to live the life you deserve as the valuable human being you are. My specialties include depression, anxiety, interpersonal issues ,and self esteem. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I provide Telemental Health and am licensed in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Oregon.
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.
Bethani Goodrum
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
If you are facing challenges with your sense of self, relationship, or feeling overwhelmed with the difficulties of anxiety and depression, know that you are not alone. Our past can impact how we view the world and ourselves and I aim to create a cozy, safe space that feels comfortable for you to gain clarity and insight into how your life has created your experiences. For me, it's important to build a trusting relationship which inspires self-exploration and desire to better understand the complexities of what makes you, you. I enjoy working with teens, young adults, adults, LGBTQIA+ folks, and queer couples.
If you are facing challenges with your sense of self, relationship, or feeling overwhelmed with the difficulties of anxiety and depression, know that you are not alone. Our past can impact how we view the world and ourselves and I aim to create a cozy, safe space that feels comfortable for you to gain clarity and insight into how your life has created your experiences. For me, it's important to build a trusting relationship which inspires self-exploration and desire to better understand the complexities of what makes you, you. I enjoy working with teens, young adults, adults, LGBTQIA+ folks, and queer couples.
Leslie K. Adair
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rebekah Morse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CCW
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
Healing comes from seeking understanding of the whole self. I provide a calm and compassionate space to work through intense anxiety, depression, grief, difficult relationships, parenting concerns or that feeling that things just aren’t right. Together we can explore patterns you may feel caught in, look at things in new ways, and reclaim parts of yourself that have been closed off or are waiting for the opportunity to grow. I enjoy helpIng adults, couples, and teens heal emotional wounds, work through intense trauma or abuse, work through the trauma of the everyday, and deepen awareness of needs, greatest hopes, and complete self.
Healing comes from seeking understanding of the whole self. I provide a calm and compassionate space to work through intense anxiety, depression, grief, difficult relationships, parenting concerns or that feeling that things just aren’t right. Together we can explore patterns you may feel caught in, look at things in new ways, and reclaim parts of yourself that have been closed off or are waiting for the opportunity to grow. I enjoy helpIng adults, couples, and teens heal emotional wounds, work through intense trauma or abuse, work through the trauma of the everyday, and deepen awareness of needs, greatest hopes, and complete self.
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Lauren Black
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
Not accepting new clients
If there’s one reason I'm a therapist, it's because I am deeply curious about people and love to connect. I want to fully know and understand your experiences, and create a space where you feel held. I am queer and enjoy working with queer and gender expansive clients, whether on identity exploration or other life challenges. With all clients, I'm ready to support with relationship issues (whether romantic, family, or friend), life transitions, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, and exploring gender and sexuality.
If there’s one reason I'm a therapist, it's because I am deeply curious about people and love to connect. I want to fully know and understand your experiences, and create a space where you feel held. I am queer and enjoy working with queer and gender expansive clients, whether on identity exploration or other life challenges. With all clients, I'm ready to support with relationship issues (whether romantic, family, or friend), life transitions, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, and exploring gender and sexuality.
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I take a systemic, relational, and emotional approach when working with you to help you deepen connections with family, friends, and with yourself to ease some of your pain.
Do you feel stuck in the same pattern of conflict and wish for better communication with the important people in your life? Do you want to deepen connection with yourself and others? Do you need to find ways to set boundaries with those around you? A supportive, collaborative, and safe therapeutic relationship can help you work through all of the above, and more.
I take a systemic, relational, and emotional approach when working with you to help you deepen connections with family, friends, and with yourself to ease some of your pain.
Do you feel stuck in the same pattern of conflict and wish for better communication with the important people in your life? Do you want to deepen connection with yourself and others? Do you need to find ways to set boundaries with those around you? A supportive, collaborative, and safe therapeutic relationship can help you work through all of the above, and more.
Emily Axen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Rosemount, MN 55068
Waitlist for new clients
My specialty areas include mindfulness and a holistic, relational approach to healing.
My hope is to create a safe, non-judgmental, and comfortable space for individuals that come to my office or meet with me over telehealth. I specialize in working with people affected by trauma, depression, anxiety, phobias, relationships concerns, panic, shame, and issues related to self-worth. I welcome clients from all walks of life (ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, and sexual orientation). My approach focuses on exploring individual strengths and challenges with sensitivity, compassion, and curiosity. I believe that you are the expert on your life and needs.
My specialty areas include mindfulness and a holistic, relational approach to healing.
My hope is to create a safe, non-judgmental, and comfortable space for individuals that come to my office or meet with me over telehealth. I specialize in working with people affected by trauma, depression, anxiety, phobias, relationships concerns, panic, shame, and issues related to self-worth. I welcome clients from all walks of life (ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, and sexual orientation). My approach focuses on exploring individual strengths and challenges with sensitivity, compassion, and curiosity. I believe that you are the expert on your life and needs.
Immediate telehealth availability Thursday evenings, Friday during the daytime, and Saturday mornings. I am a dedicated pre-licensed practitioner currently pursuing my doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology. I am committed to strengthening and fostering healthy relationships through a relational-focused and strength-based approach. My experience spans a broad range of areas including trauma, loss, family conflict, life transitions, adoption, foster care, parenting struggles, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I believe in the transformative power of creating supportive, empowering environments that help children thrive and grow.
Immediate telehealth availability Thursday evenings, Friday during the daytime, and Saturday mornings. I am a dedicated pre-licensed practitioner currently pursuing my doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology. I am committed to strengthening and fostering healthy relationships through a relational-focused and strength-based approach. My experience spans a broad range of areas including trauma, loss, family conflict, life transitions, adoption, foster care, parenting struggles, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I believe in the transformative power of creating supportive, empowering environments that help children thrive and grow.
Alexandria Ryanne Robison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eagan, MN 55122 (Online Only)
I work specifically through a relational lens, ensuring that my clients feel safe and comfortable before diving into the issues.
I have been working to build my caseload in the areas of grief, depression, anxiety, and trauma. I work well with clients that struggle with identifying purpose and goals, and need help with direction. It is important to me to engage with my clients in an empathetic, kind, and gentle way.
I work specifically through a relational lens, ensuring that my clients feel safe and comfortable before diving into the issues.
I have been working to build my caseload in the areas of grief, depression, anxiety, and trauma. I work well with clients that struggle with identifying purpose and goals, and need help with direction. It is important to me to engage with my clients in an empathetic, kind, and gentle way.
Lindsey Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eagan, MN 55122
Waitlist for new clients
I am very relational in my approach.
Anxious? Depressed? Frustrated/Irritable? Having issues with your partner and not sure how to communicate with them? Having issues with a child/adolescent who is anxious/depressed/angry and you don't feel you know how to help? These are all issues I can help you with. I am a Registered Play Therapist, and have training in Level 1 and Level 2 of Gottman Method Couples Therapy. I use Love and Logic Parenting Philosophy to help with parenting issues.
I am very relational in my approach.
Anxious? Depressed? Frustrated/Irritable? Having issues with your partner and not sure how to communicate with them? Having issues with a child/adolescent who is anxious/depressed/angry and you don't feel you know how to help? These are all issues I can help you with. I am a Registered Play Therapist, and have training in Level 1 and Level 2 of Gottman Method Couples Therapy. I use Love and Logic Parenting Philosophy to help with parenting issues.
TouchingTrees Counseling and Relationship Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eagan, MN 55122
Specific areas of interest: Couples counseling; relational issues; anxiety and depression; separation, divorce, co-parenting, and blending families; men’s issues; life transitions; career exploration/search.
From Keith Munson: There are times in our lives when our challenges can feel overwhelming, and we find ourselves searching for ways to manage difficult times and improve our situation. This journey can be more manageable with a partner by our side. In my therapy, I work with my clients to form a strong partnership. Together, we will develop solutions to the challenges you face and work towards the life you hope for. Whether you are facing relationship challenges, separation and divorce, are overwhelmed by the challenges of parenting, or are searching for your ideal path in life, I hope to be your partner in this journey.
Specific areas of interest: Couples counseling; relational issues; anxiety and depression; separation, divorce, co-parenting, and blending families; men’s issues; life transitions; career exploration/search.
From Keith Munson: There are times in our lives when our challenges can feel overwhelming, and we find ourselves searching for ways to manage difficult times and improve our situation. This journey can be more manageable with a partner by our side. In my therapy, I work with my clients to form a strong partnership. Together, we will develop solutions to the challenges you face and work towards the life you hope for. Whether you are facing relationship challenges, separation and divorce, are overwhelmed by the challenges of parenting, or are searching for your ideal path in life, I hope to be your partner in this journey.
Brett Okeson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eagan, MN 55122
It becomes more and more clear to me that I am a relational therapist.
Overall I am here to help people that are in need. Whether that is life transitions, mental, emotional, or behavioral health concerns. My ideal client is someone that is motivated to be in therapy, has a decent level of insights into the areas that they would like to seek improvement in life.
It becomes more and more clear to me that I am a relational therapist.
Overall I am here to help people that are in need. Whether that is life transitions, mental, emotional, or behavioral health concerns. My ideal client is someone that is motivated to be in therapy, has a decent level of insights into the areas that they would like to seek improvement in life.
Sheila Lee Salo-Seifert
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LAMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Eagan, MN 55121
Waitlist for new clients
I am Prepare & Enrich certified as a therapist and a trainer for other therapist who wish to become certified and focus on relational strengths.
My formal education and clinical training happened later in life. But my experience in youth and individual counseling began over 12 years ago. My position as a mother, grandmother and wife gives me a perspective of over 32 years of life experience and empathy. My natural inclination to simply embrace, enjoy, and accept people without judgment, has prepared and enabled me to open of avenues of connection with a diverse client base. I believe that every client has the skill to heal and just needs some guidance and support. I am experienced in working with Individuals, Family, Couples and teens.
I am Prepare & Enrich certified as a therapist and a trainer for other therapist who wish to become certified and focus on relational strengths.
My formal education and clinical training happened later in life. But my experience in youth and individual counseling began over 12 years ago. My position as a mother, grandmother and wife gives me a perspective of over 32 years of life experience and empathy. My natural inclination to simply embrace, enjoy, and accept people without judgment, has prepared and enabled me to open of avenues of connection with a diverse client base. I believe that every client has the skill to heal and just needs some guidance and support. I am experienced in working with Individuals, Family, Couples and teens.
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Relational Therapists
How does relational therapy work?
Relational therapy was developed by psychologist Jean Miller, whose ideas stressed that having strong connections with others encourages better health and well-being when compared with a lonely existence. Conversely, poor interpersonal relationships do not foster growth and learning. Relational therapy also encourages trust in others and patience with others, along with better communication and less conflict.
Is relational therapy evidence-based?
Relational therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating certain mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral or acceptance and commitment therapy. However, relational therapy uses techniques found in cognitive behavioral therapy as well as psychodynamic therapy, which are both well-studied with empirical research.
How long are people typically in relational therapy?
Clients may see improvement after a few weeks or months of therapy. Like cognitive behavioral therapy, relational therapy can reduce symptoms within 10 to 20 weeks, at 45 to 50 minutes once a week. But like any type of therapy, improvement depends on the person and the severity of the problem.
Does relational therapy work?
While no therapy type will work for everyone, some evidence suggests that this therapy can be effective. Relational therapy can help a person manage problematic relationships as well as the mental health conditions that accompany difficult relationships like depression or anxiety. This therapy type may offer benefits that are hard to measure but can be just as valuable—including feelings of higher self-worth or healthier connections with others.