HealthPartners of MN and WI Therapists in Maple Grove, MN

I am a licensed psychologist who has been working in the field for 30+ years. I provide professional and compassionate individual and family therapy services to adults, adolescents and children who are experiencing a variety of stressors in their lives including, but not limited to, symptoms of depression, adjustment issues, grief and loss, anxiety, relational issues and issues due to the natural transitions in life. I also provide therapy addressing issues related to divorce with families who are invested in maintaining a positive co-parenting relationship.

I work with clients on concerns including anxiety, depression, life transitions, and stress management. Therapy is an opportunity for individuals to be heard, seen, and truly understood. It's a first step towards healing and finding resolution, and I'm honored to be a part of this journey. Reaching out for therapy is an act of courage and vulnerability, and I deeply respect your decision to seek support. I am here to empower clients to fully process and take ownership of their circumstances and learn to integrate all facets of their life experience.

! Immediate appointments available ! In our sessions, we'll work to create a comfortable space for you to discuss your experiences, work through presenting challenges, and build new and adaptive thought patterns and behaviors. Our interventions and treatment goals will be catered to your specific needs and we'll work together to create coping strategies that empower you to reach your goals.

Navigating relationships of all kinds can be difficult at times. Other times, we might struggle to strengthen or maintain our relationships when life gets challenging. I work to help couples and families better understand themselves and one another to improve and strengthen their relationships. I am interested in working alongside people as they navigate life changes and the times when they feel stuck.

Collaboration and teamwork are paramount to achieving positive change, and I foster such an environment in my sessions. As an African American female, I am passionate about raising awareness of how mental health affects our daily lives and committed to providing mental health services to underrepresented communities. Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Clinical Counseling, I am continuously expanding my knowledge and skills to serve my clients better.

There are countless reasons why people seek therapy – whether it’s the daily stressors of life, relationship struggles, or painful experiences and emotions.  Challenges are a part of life, and no one is immune to them. Sometimes these challenges become too much to bear on our own, or we find that our efforts to solve the problem simply aren’t working. No matter your reason for seeking therapy, know that I will do my best to support you and understand the challenges you face.

I utilize a solution-focused approach and aim to empower, while integrating the body, mind, and spirit. Through bringing compassion and listening to your story, I work with you to find the root causes of your challenges, identify beliefs, and help you transform them into positive ways of thinking so you have a more joy-filled and fulfilling life. I work with children, teens, adults, and couples utilizing a variety of holistic techniques to address issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, parenting issues, codependency, and marital issues.

Please note, I am not currently taking on any new clients and will likely not have openings until summer or fall 2024. Please email if you would like to be added to my waitlist. I enjoy working with individuals and families from all walks of life. I believe we all have a unique story and need a safe space in order to share and process that story. My passion is working with children, teens, and young adults, especially those who are often labeled as difficult, misguided, or troubled. I also love working with adults, especially those struggling with trauma backgrounds, attachment disruptions, and/or mental health challenges.

My ideal client is someone who is ready to begin their healing journey, no matter where they are at in the process. A majority of my professional career has been providing individual therapy to adults with a focus on the treatment of trauma, PTSD, complex PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, life transitions, relationship issues, and boundaries.

Are you having a lot of problems in your relationships (friends, family, a partner or spouse)? Do you feel misunderstood? Are you experiencing a lot of stress, anxiety, depression and/or worry due to work, being a single parent, divorce, marriage, committed relationship, racial issues, masculinity and/or self worth? Are you parenting alone and need some emotional support; need marital maintenance. Are you questioning things in life and need to make some decisions. Asking for support is a brave step. I am the Author of "Ruptured Attachment" and am passionate about helping individuals, couples and families heal from the inside out.

I specialize in aiding individuals navigating from school,college, relational life to the realities of the adult world. Many individuals become overwhelmed by the process and struggle to find personal clarity and purpose. I offer a new perspective, as well as creative solutions to simplify the confusion. By utilizing existing tools with an inventive approach, I help my clients uncover and develop their goals and work to reduce the strain during life's challenges. Counseling is the opportunity to build, connect, and find meaning.

I believe in using a client centered approach and working collaboratively with my clients in reaching their goals for change. I became a therapist to help people in some way, whether to offer support through the process of improving mental health, addressing relationship difficulties, or adjusting to challenging life changes.

Our brains and bodies are constantly adapting in life – these adaptations can feel overwhelming. I will greet you with compassion and curiosity so we can process and explore what you walk into my office with. My work is centered around adults, ages 18 and up, coming in with a variety of concerns. I use neuroscience-informed, relational, person-centered, and trauma-focused approaches.

My work with clients is guided by each client’s strengths, resilience, and values. Putting in the work of therapy can be challenging and scary, especially in the process of trying to understand where you may be stuck in life, experiencing of intrusive thoughts, feelings of possible guilt of past actions, or living in shame. I strive to provide a safe, encouraging, and nonjudgmental environment to create a place/space for clients to hopefully feel at ease, supported, and empowered.

Humor is one of my therapist superpowers. On the journey to greater emotional well-being, I want you to laugh, feel comfortable, and not take yourself too seriously. Seriously! Because when you're a parent worried about your child's peer relationships or your teen's behaviors or school performance, I know life can feel heavy. Even for adults dealing with typical life transitions, it can feel stressful and overwhelming. Whatever the challenge, I'm here for you. We will work together to regain the light-heartedness that makes life enjoyable.

Life can be unpredictable with many ups-and-downs. Seeking therapy to help navigate life requires courage. If you are considering therapy, you are demonstrating that courage and are likely on your way to improving your life. I take pride in utilizing science-based approaches and I also cherish the opportunity to mindfully and compassionately collaborate with you. Together we will identify what may be keeping you stuck and we will forge a path to increasing your quality of life. Lastly, I believe in the mind-body connection and enjoy introducing mindfulness-based skills to enhance that connection.

Do you find yourself discouraged with the demands of life or with not finding healthy relationships? Do you feel alone with the circumstances in your life? I specialize in working with depression, anxiety, chronic health, chronic pain, grief, abuse, trauma, autism, ADHD, mental illness, marriage issues, and parenting.

The choice to invest in yourself and make changes can be a difficult decision. It takes a certain level of strength and vulnerability in deciding to start therapy. I believe that healing is a journey that begins with your individual strengths, and I am grateful to be part of that path. I provide a warm and welcoming space for you to explore your own relationships, thoughts, emotions, and beliefs to reach your best self. This is a space to be heard, understood and to find healing.

My focus in therapy is to build a trusting relationship which inspires self-discovery and a greater capacity for change. I tend to use a relational style with curiosity, humor, and compassion to support people in understanding and coping with mental health symptoms, learning better communication skills in relationships, and exploring identity development and life transitions. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples, and particularly enjoy working with those seeking support for anxiety, relationship issues, parenting, and identity development, including LGBTQ+ identities, as a queer person myself.