Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Mahtomedi, MN

Welcome! Life definitely brings its unique challenges with some moments feeling tougher to manage than others. Wherever you are on your path, I am here to offer my support. I am passionate about my work with clients, and it is always an honor to listen and hold space for people. I enjoy helping people navigate their journey to feeling better by offering a space for processing, learning strategies and building skills, or simply creating a space to feel heard. People often describe me as down to earth, warm, and genuine. My intention is to create a safe and comfortable environment for you to engage in the therapeutic process.

I work with adults seeking support in areas of anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem and relationship concerns. In our work together, my goal is to create an environment where you feel safe being you. I’m there to support you through the highs and lows and bumps along the way. Together, we’ll identify and navigate through the challenges in your life. I will help you learn new skills, gain insights into your thoughts and experiences, and guide you on a path towards achieving your goals.

I offer an individualized approach to psychotherapy, drawing from over a decade of experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, emotion dysregulation, and problems in relationships. I've completed advanced training in a variety of evidence-based interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral, dialectical-behavioral, interpersonal, and compassion-focused therapies, as well as training in mind-body and somatic practices, to help meet the diverse needs of my clientele. I have a passion for helping clients develop healthy relationships while pursuing recovery from experiences of trauma, moral injury, and shame.

Are you having a hard time with new challenges that you’re facing or with tough issues you’ve been struggling with for a while? You may be feeling alone, overwhelmed, and stuck with how to make the changes in your life that you desire. It takes a lot of courage to start talking with someone about deeply personal concerns. If you decide to work with me, you’ll likely find me to be kind, empathetic, non-judgmental, practical, and challenging when it’s helpful.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or unhappy? Perhaps you've had some recent challenges. You used to be able to handle it all, but lately it hasn’t been as easy. Are you eager to feel better, but not sure where to start? I’m here to help! I know it can be a little scary to start therapy and share your challenges with someone you just met. I totally get it! That's why I provide a compassionate and nonjudgmental space that allows you to be yourself and make necessary changes. Together we will work to identify unhelpful patterns that might be keeping you stuck. I want you to feel seen, heard and supported.

Sometimes life can knock us down, feel overwhelming, or things can just feel off. No matter what brought you here, I have hope that we can find the path to where you want to be. My goal is to provide a space where you feel safe, heard, and accepted. As we work together, we can collaboratively find approachable goals and techniques to meet your unique wants and needs. For this work, I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is necessary. In our time together, you can expect curiosity, humor, and compassion. Whether your concerns are new, or they have followed you a long time, together we can find ways to seek healing.

Hello! Feeling anxious or unsure about reaching out and beginning therapy? That makes total sense! It is very important to me that you feel supported during this process- I know it can be hard! In our work together you can expect me to be down to earth, kind, and personable. Together we will identify practical, concrete solutions to address your concerns while processing and working through deeper issues or stressors that are keeping you stuck. I will both challenge and support you. I am upfront and open with my clients in a gentle way and I flex my approach based upon your unique needs.

An individual’s mental health is fluid and can be affected by many factors including mood, relationships, and life events. In therapy, I meet you wherever you are at in the moment. Sometimes this means figuring out surviving before we can focus on thriving. I have experience with a wide range of mental health areas, including sex and sexuality concerns, relationship issues, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Wherever you may be on your mental health journey, you deserve to receive the support you need for your concerns.

I am passionate about helping clients develop insight and self-awareness so they better understand how to improve their overall wellbeing. I utilize an integrative, non-judgmental approach to psychotherapy focusing on the collaboration of the counselor and the client. I use a variety of models including person-centered therapy, attachment-focused, acceptance and commitment therapy, and trauma-informed therapies.

I’m so glad you’re here and I am so excited to get to know you. I am a child, adolescent and adult therapist who loves to learn about individualized needs and help them grow. As a licensed therapist, we will work together to explore the root cause of the symptoms you are experiencing. Whether it is anxiety, depression, trauma or concerns in a relationship, we will work together to better understand what your child needs and learn to work through symptoms.

We often fall into old patterns that don't work for us any longer. We can feel stuck. We don't know how to make changes or what to do. Sometimes it is necessary to share your story with someone who can be objective and give you an alternative perspective. I will strive to give you the knowledge and skills to make these changes in a healthy and God-like manner. We will work together, at your pace and comfort level, to develop goals to improve your life. We will work to give your life balance in all areas.

Hello! As a psychotherapist, I will strive to connect with you, support you, and help you identify and achieve your goals. Therapy can be as simple as learning new tools, or it can be a more complex and deeper process. For example, anxiety and depression can be indicators of deeper wounds or that a person has gone off course in some way. In either case, working with me is a dance between treating problems and building on strengths. Whatever the nature of your therapy, I believe everyone has the power to heal, grow, and reach their full potential emotionally, intellectually and physically.

I believe that peace on earth starts with peace in the home. I'm able to help adults, couples, and families find this peace by using healthy communication techniques, recognize their emotions and heal from past pain. This helps clients foster deeper connections in their relationships and within themselves. I work with couples needing support with communication, conflict resolution and gaining trust. I help parents establish loving limits with their children to help them learn while also maintaining connection. I can help clients cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, and postpartum.

Are you navigating the complexities of aging, managing chronic illness, or facing significant life transitions? I provide compassionate, specialized psychotherapy tailored to meet the unique needs of older adults and caregivers. For Older Adults: Whether you're dealing with grief, adjusting to life changes, or managing chronic illness, I offer a supportive environment to help you maintain mental well-being and navigate these challenges with dignity and resilience. My focus is on promoting emotional health and helping you find renewed purpose in this stage of life.

“Wholehearted living is about engaging with our lives from a place of worthiness. It means cultivating the courage, compassion, and connection to wake up in the morning and think, ‘No matter what gets done and how much is left undone, I am enough.’” -Brene Brown

Are you here and wanting to find grace for yourself and for others? There are seasons when life is overwhelming and demanding. I work with clients to identify their strengths and abilities and to help create a courageous life characterized by kindness to themselves and others. We will work together and consider the unique experiences, relationships, lenses, beliefs and skills that have shaped you. We will look at the messages you’ve internalized and the truths you want to fully believe and talk about skills you can use as you move toward a place of healing and wholeness. We all have equal value and a voice worthy to be heard.

I'm currently accepting new clients and have immediate openings. My ideal client is someone who is ready to collaborate on meeting their goals! As the therapist, I'm not the 'leader' or 'expert' — I'm a co-pilot or a gentle guide in a client's therapy experience. If something isn't working (or even better, if something is!) I appreciate an open dialogue and willingness to try something different/new.

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

Welcome! Life can sometimes feel stressful, overwhelming and difficult to manage. No matter if you're experiencing a recent transition, dealing with a life-long struggle, or somewhere in-between, I am here to help. I am passionate about supporting clients while they face challenges and create positive changes in their lives. People often describe me as down to earth, compassionate and easy to talk to. My goal is to provide a comfortable space where you can heal from past hurt, alter thoughts and behaviors, reduce stress, and improve your overall wellbeing.