Psychodynamic Therapists in Maple Grove, MN
Christine Peña
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Waitlist for new clients
I am a systemic therapist with an integrative approach which includes relational, emotionally focused, psychodynamic, CBT, narrative, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, & experiential play topped with a sarcastic twist.
I am a Latina, Cis-female (she/her/ella). My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe therapeutic space for individuals of any background to process and heal without judgment. I work with all identities, but am especially passionate about working with BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and neurodiverse populations. I'm quite sarcastic, laidback, incorporate humor as appropriate into therapy, do not use a lot of clinical jargon, and feel that it is important to build a solid therapeutic relationship with trust, honesty, and support.
I am a systemic therapist with an integrative approach which includes relational, emotionally focused, psychodynamic, CBT, narrative, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, & experiential play topped with a sarcastic twist.
I am a Latina, Cis-female (she/her/ella). My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe therapeutic space for individuals of any background to process and heal without judgment. I work with all identities, but am especially passionate about working with BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and neurodiverse populations. I'm quite sarcastic, laidback, incorporate humor as appropriate into therapy, do not use a lot of clinical jargon, and feel that it is important to build a solid therapeutic relationship with trust, honesty, and support.
My approach to therapy is always relational - I want to know you and your unique strengths! I use an integrative approach of different modalities such as cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, mindfulness, and dialectical behavioral therapies.
I specialize in working with individuals 18+ who are struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, life goals, identity, relationships, or professional challenges. I also enjoy working with corporate workers, leaders, business owners, or people in other work dynamics who face various challenges in their daily roles and overreaching professional goals.
My approach to therapy is always relational - I want to know you and your unique strengths! I use an integrative approach of different modalities such as cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, mindfulness, and dialectical behavioral therapies.
I specialize in working with individuals 18+ who are struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, life goals, identity, relationships, or professional challenges. I also enjoy working with corporate workers, leaders, business owners, or people in other work dynamics who face various challenges in their daily roles and overreaching professional goals.
I believe in incorporating a positive psychological and holistic approach to the individuals I serve. By incorporating an overall wellness and "whole mind/body" approach with individuals, I believe each person can get the best out of themselves through mental health therapy. I utilize evidenced based clinical counseling techniques such as ACT, Mindfulness, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and a variety of sport counseling/psychology modalities into practice. Lastly, I take an individual approach to every person I treat, knowing that every person is different and deserves authentic, genuine, and exceptional mental health care.
I believe in incorporating a positive psychological and holistic approach to the individuals I serve. By incorporating an overall wellness and "whole mind/body" approach with individuals, I believe each person can get the best out of themselves through mental health therapy. I utilize evidenced based clinical counseling techniques such as ACT, Mindfulness, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and a variety of sport counseling/psychology modalities into practice. Lastly, I take an individual approach to every person I treat, knowing that every person is different and deserves authentic, genuine, and exceptional mental health care.
Innovative psychological Consultants has 14 psychologists/therapists, 4 adult psychiatrists, and 1 child/adolescent psychiatrist. We can work most every issue and have a team of specialized clinicians to help treat clients and bring them back to optimal functioning. Our clinicians are professional and down to earth. They are great and listening and providing specific tools and material to help you improve your coping and ability to deal with problems.
Innovative psychological Consultants has 14 psychologists/therapists, 4 adult psychiatrists, and 1 child/adolescent psychiatrist. We can work most every issue and have a team of specialized clinicians to help treat clients and bring them back to optimal functioning. Our clinicians are professional and down to earth. They are great and listening and providing specific tools and material to help you improve your coping and ability to deal with problems.
Thomas Kennison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Maple Grove, MN 55369 (Online Only)
I provide individual therapy for adults and older teens. I work with my clients to develop a genuine connection based on trust, honesty, support, and compassion. I recognize and honor people as individuals and meet them where they are, helping them navigate the many struggles they may face in their unique journey through life. Working together, we will address the issues that are affecting you and/or those you care about and develop a plan to overcome them. Throughout this process, my clients gain a stronger and deeper connection with themselves and the world around them.
I provide individual therapy for adults and older teens. I work with my clients to develop a genuine connection based on trust, honesty, support, and compassion. I recognize and honor people as individuals and meet them where they are, helping them navigate the many struggles they may face in their unique journey through life. Working together, we will address the issues that are affecting you and/or those you care about and develop a plan to overcome them. Throughout this process, my clients gain a stronger and deeper connection with themselves and the world around them.
Healthwise Behavioral Health & Wellness
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Maple Grove, MN 55369
If you are reading this, then some part of you is ready. Perhaps ready to move on, to understand more or to do things differently. Our problems, when given our attention, often become gateways for needed change. Trust yourself and start talking. Therapy is something you do when you care about yourself and your life. Although current evidence-based treatments are the foundation of my work I value a mind-body connection and offer a holistic and integrative approach to therapy.
If you are reading this, then some part of you is ready. Perhaps ready to move on, to understand more or to do things differently. Our problems, when given our attention, often become gateways for needed change. Trust yourself and start talking. Therapy is something you do when you care about yourself and your life. Although current evidence-based treatments are the foundation of my work I value a mind-body connection and offer a holistic and integrative approach to therapy.
As a therapist, I take a person-centered approach to therapy and work with individuals to help them gain awareness and understanding of their mental health, while helping them identify their strengths and values. I work to meet individuals where they are and I believe that openness, honesty, trust, and respect are foundational in a therapeutic relationship. I am committed to helping individuals move towards improving their mental health and overall well-being by utilizing a holistic approach that focuses on physical, emotional, and spiritual health.
As a therapist, I take a person-centered approach to therapy and work with individuals to help them gain awareness and understanding of their mental health, while helping them identify their strengths and values. I work to meet individuals where they are and I believe that openness, honesty, trust, and respect are foundational in a therapeutic relationship. I am committed to helping individuals move towards improving their mental health and overall well-being by utilizing a holistic approach that focuses on physical, emotional, and spiritual health.
Allisa Prokopanko
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Maple Grove, MN 55369
It takes courage to be seen during a time of difficulty and to seek out support in therapy. I strive to provide a safe, loving, non-judgmental environment in which growth can occur. Through therapy clients learn appropriate coping skills, learn new approaches for addressing their challenges, and learn how to communicate their thoughts and feelings. I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities from play and art to help young children communicate what they may struggle to do verbally, to cognitive behavioral, solution focused, and narrative therapy for older clients.
It takes courage to be seen during a time of difficulty and to seek out support in therapy. I strive to provide a safe, loving, non-judgmental environment in which growth can occur. Through therapy clients learn appropriate coping skills, learn new approaches for addressing their challenges, and learn how to communicate their thoughts and feelings. I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities from play and art to help young children communicate what they may struggle to do verbally, to cognitive behavioral, solution focused, and narrative therapy for older clients.
Working at Innovative Psychological Consultants, I believe finding relief and the tools to cope and manage all of life's stressors is what alleviates symptoms, restores balance, and makes people successful. Many things in our lives can impact our functioning, therefore, I use an eclectic approach to therapy, finding the right tools for each individual. I also believe that humor and the ability to enjoy life, even when there are struggles is an important part of ones spirit and the therapeutic journey.
Working at Innovative Psychological Consultants, I believe finding relief and the tools to cope and manage all of life's stressors is what alleviates symptoms, restores balance, and makes people successful. Many things in our lives can impact our functioning, therefore, I use an eclectic approach to therapy, finding the right tools for each individual. I also believe that humor and the ability to enjoy life, even when there are struggles is an important part of ones spirit and the therapeutic journey.
Life can feel overwhelming, confusing, hopeless, and or scary. But we don't have to feel this way alone. I want to be the person that will truly listen when it feels like nobody else will, and will help lead you to a better, happier you.
Life can feel overwhelming, confusing, hopeless, and or scary. But we don't have to feel this way alone. I want to be the person that will truly listen when it feels like nobody else will, and will help lead you to a better, happier you.
Caitlin Bishop
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Is the idea of therapy scary to you? Sitting down, sharing about your life, your emotions and your experiences with someone you don't know can be overwhelming. I strive to make the therapeutic process comfortable and safe for my clients. My clients would describe me as "easy to talk to" and would say working with me "doesn't feel like cliché therapy". I value a genuine human connection with my clients.
Is the idea of therapy scary to you? Sitting down, sharing about your life, your emotions and your experiences with someone you don't know can be overwhelming. I strive to make the therapeutic process comfortable and safe for my clients. My clients would describe me as "easy to talk to" and would say working with me "doesn't feel like cliché therapy". I value a genuine human connection with my clients.
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I absolutely love what I do. I count it as an honor and privilege to be able to sit with my clients and talk about the deeper and bigger things in life. I like to work collaboratively with my clients and look at the big picture to see what is possible for their lives. I like to work with clients who are stuck but motivated, down but hopeful, anxious but brave, who are creative, and committed to their own care.
I absolutely love what I do. I count it as an honor and privilege to be able to sit with my clients and talk about the deeper and bigger things in life. I like to work collaboratively with my clients and look at the big picture to see what is possible for their lives. I like to work with clients who are stuck but motivated, down but hopeful, anxious but brave, who are creative, and committed to their own care.
Jen Atherton
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Maple Grove, MN 55369 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a therapist, my goal is to allow you to be who you are right now, using a lot of empathy (and well-meaning humor) as well as structure and direction, when necessary. My approach is one of curiosity about you and your ideal self and future. I am typically pretty direct in my approach, which people tend to really appreciate and enjoy! Working together, we will identify and collaborate on goals and how to move you towards them. I would be honored to assist you on your health and wellness journey. Check out my interview on MPR: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2020/03/24/davis-tips-for-staying-resilient-during-the-covid19-pandemic
As a therapist, my goal is to allow you to be who you are right now, using a lot of empathy (and well-meaning humor) as well as structure and direction, when necessary. My approach is one of curiosity about you and your ideal self and future. I am typically pretty direct in my approach, which people tend to really appreciate and enjoy! Working together, we will identify and collaborate on goals and how to move you towards them. I would be honored to assist you on your health and wellness journey. Check out my interview on MPR: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2020/03/24/davis-tips-for-staying-resilient-during-the-covid19-pandemic
Jenny M Johnson (She Her)
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Maple Grove, MN 55369 (Online Only)
I am here to help. My experience has been working with adolescents and adults who are having a difficult time managing symptoms of mental health or adjusting to life's stressors which can feel overwhelming. I have experience working with people who have experienced invalidation and childhood emotional neglect which have resulted in Complex Trauma. I enjoy working with young adults on life transitions as well as I remember how difficult that time in life can be. I offer a nonjudgmental perspective and a helping voice with a willingness to support.
I am here to help. My experience has been working with adolescents and adults who are having a difficult time managing symptoms of mental health or adjusting to life's stressors which can feel overwhelming. I have experience working with people who have experienced invalidation and childhood emotional neglect which have resulted in Complex Trauma. I enjoy working with young adults on life transitions as well as I remember how difficult that time in life can be. I offer a nonjudgmental perspective and a helping voice with a willingness to support.
Krista Brenno, MA, LPCC, LADC
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Maple Grove, MN 55369
I come from a strength-based, family systems approach with your goals in mind. I want to help you develop the tools and skills to help with the solutions you are looking for in your life. I believe happiness isn't about what's going on in your life, it's about HOW WE COPE! I aim to connect with clients in a positive and collaborative way to help you live your best life possible! Seeking counseling can be a big step, but an important one. My goal is to make counseling a safe and supportive avenue for all.
I come from a strength-based, family systems approach with your goals in mind. I want to help you develop the tools and skills to help with the solutions you are looking for in your life. I believe happiness isn't about what's going on in your life, it's about HOW WE COPE! I aim to connect with clients in a positive and collaborative way to help you live your best life possible! Seeking counseling can be a big step, but an important one. My goal is to make counseling a safe and supportive avenue for all.
I specialize in working with adolescents, children, and adults with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, self-confidence, transitions, and other life concerns. I enjoy working with my clients around strength-based approaches, finding helpful coping strategies, and utilizing a different perspective around concerns at hand.
I specialize in working with adolescents, children, and adults with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, self-confidence, transitions, and other life concerns. I enjoy working with my clients around strength-based approaches, finding helpful coping strategies, and utilizing a different perspective around concerns at hand.
Janet K Schlegel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Do you think change has to be hard or take a long time? Do you want more out of life? Are you wondering if you will ever be happy again? Do you want better quality relationships? Do you wish you could put a spark back into your marriage? Are you tired of trying and feeling hopeless? I take a no nonsense approach to therapy and use razor sharp precision to get to the core issues. I am highly skilled at helping clients remove the "porcupine quills" that hurt whenever a bad memory is triggered.
Do you think change has to be hard or take a long time? Do you want more out of life? Are you wondering if you will ever be happy again? Do you want better quality relationships? Do you wish you could put a spark back into your marriage? Are you tired of trying and feeling hopeless? I take a no nonsense approach to therapy and use razor sharp precision to get to the core issues. I am highly skilled at helping clients remove the "porcupine quills" that hurt whenever a bad memory is triggered.
Have you adopted a child with an FASD? Families often struggle parenting a child with a neurodevelopmental disorder associated with prenatal exposure to alcohol or other substances. Unfortunately, typical parenting strategies usually don't work leaving the parent and child feeling frustrated and hopeless. Furthermore, these children may also have trauma histories, attachment and sensory integration issues that complicate behaviors. I help parents understand the purpose of their child's behavior in order to develop accommodations that will lead to greater satisfaction and success. I provide psychoeducation, school consultations and resources to support the family's journey.
Have you adopted a child with an FASD? Families often struggle parenting a child with a neurodevelopmental disorder associated with prenatal exposure to alcohol or other substances. Unfortunately, typical parenting strategies usually don't work leaving the parent and child feeling frustrated and hopeless. Furthermore, these children may also have trauma histories, attachment and sensory integration issues that complicate behaviors. I help parents understand the purpose of their child's behavior in order to develop accommodations that will lead to greater satisfaction and success. I provide psychoeducation, school consultations and resources to support the family's journey.
Trisha McKeever
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Maple Grove, MN 55569
Waitlist for new clients
Are you wondering how you ended up here? The bomb of an affair or the years of slowly growing apart can happen easier than we like to admit, and then we are stuck asking the foggy questions about what happened to our relationship. Hold hope in the possibility of experiencing one another freshly and finding safety in one another again! I also offer Christian counseling for those who desire it.
Are you wondering how you ended up here? The bomb of an affair or the years of slowly growing apart can happen easier than we like to admit, and then we are stuck asking the foggy questions about what happened to our relationship. Hold hope in the possibility of experiencing one another freshly and finding safety in one another again! I also offer Christian counseling for those who desire it.
Laura Martha Hanley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Maple Grove, MN 55311
Have you wanted to "act better" or "regulate," but also have an underlying fear that to do so, you need to lose your edge? The short answer is, you don't. The long answer: well, that's what I specialize in. My clients receive empathetic, thoughtful, and trauma-informed care rooted in self-empowerment.
Have you wanted to "act better" or "regulate," but also have an underlying fear that to do so, you need to lose your edge? The short answer is, you don't. The long answer: well, that's what I specialize in. My clients receive empathetic, thoughtful, and trauma-informed care rooted in self-empowerment.
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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.