Infertility Therapists in Mendota Heights, MN

Are you looking for healing so that you can connect to your current life in a present and intentional way? Maybe you have some past attachment wounds that need tending to. Or, maybe you are in the perinatal phases of fertility challenges, pregnancy, or postpartum and could use support as you work to navigate it all. I am here to help you hold space for healing and connect to the growth that feels authentic to you. Together, we can explore your story, help you connect to healing, and build a confident sense of self so that you can feel present in your life!

Jackie is passionate about helping others succeed in improving their mental health and chemical health symptoms so they can live an optimal healthy life. She utilizes Positive Psychology concepts and Motivational Interviewing which are both a form of strength-based approaches. Motivational Interviewing has been defined as “a collaborative, person-centered form of guiding to elicit and strengthen motivation to change”. Jackie also uses an informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Do you ever feel like talking isn't enough? I’m trained in clinical hypnosis, ego state therapy, accelerated resolution therapy (ART), and breathwork. By incorporating somatic work, mindfulness, and energy-psychology techniques, I offer a holistic approach to help you move beyond traditional talk therapy.

I am Dr. Deborah Simmons. I specialize in infertility and third party reproduction (use of donor sperm, donor eggs, and gestational surrogacy). As a long-time member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and Resolve, the National Infertility Association, I collaborate with fertility clinics and surrogacy agencies in the Twin Cities and around the country. I know that you are working hard to have children. Let me help you build your family through donor conception and gestational surrogacy and learn how to meet your future childrens' needs. Straight, gay, and single, l look forward to working with you!

We all encounter hardships and struggles at various times in our lives. I deliver assessment and therapy services to children, adults, and families to identify possible mental health concerns and promote understanding and healing across the lifespan. I value taking the time to develop a meaningful therapeutic relationships with my clients. I will join you and your family to discover insight, acceptance, and balance. It is my sincere hope that during our work together you experience flexibility, warmth, and compassion in order to overcome obstacles that may interfere with the overall health and well-being of you and your family.

If you’re in search of an encouraging, welcoming, and comforting space to help guide you through the challenges life brings, I look forward to partnering with you on your journey. I work with individuals (ages 13 and up) and couples. I am passionate about working with individuals and couples in all stages of their infertility journey. This is an overwhelming time that can often feel isolating, so I hope to provide support, compassion, and a space to feel recognized and heard. I also specialize in anger management and work with individuals who struggle with managing these challenging emotions.

Feeling overwhelmed? If life has taken it's toll on your mental health its time to make a change. You need to view more than the negative side of yourself. On the inside, you're trying to remain determined, and accomplished, but in reality you feel incapable of living up to your potential and no matter how hard you try to change. I will help you get over that hump. You are the expert on your life and through a collaborative approach, we will walk together to through your concerns to help you feel empowered and able to take control of your life. I treat infertility concerns, marriage and relationship counseling and depression.

I provide an empathetic and encouraging environment to those struggling with mental health issues and the challenges that come with everyday life. I believe that therapy is a partnership, in which we join together to help you establish and work towards your goals of healing. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy incorporating elements from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy and Strengths Based Therapy.

Are you looking for support around anxiety, depression, grief, fertility challenges, pregnancy or postpartum, or life transitions? Do you have past attachment wounds that are getting in the way of building the life that you want to live? Have you tried therapy before, but it just didn't seem to be the right fit? We all need support at different times in our life, and we deserve support from a therapist who truly values the work they are doing with us.

I believe building trust and rapport with my clients is essential throughout their therapeutic journey. I view our sessions as an atmosphere of relaxation where individuals, couples and families can feel safe in expressing themselves. I understand the healing process is not linear, and each individual has their own unique journey toward recovery. I utilize a strength-based perspective with my clients and emphasize the distinctive strengths each individual holds which assist them in dealing with challenging situations that emerge in life. I am flexible with scheduling during evening hours.

Are you feeling stressed or anxious? Do you feel like you've tried everything but nothing has helped? Are these issues impacting your relationships or your job? There is hope!

I strongly believe that healing trauma happens in the mind and the body. Once my clients have a good base of coping skills, I enjoy using Sensorimotor and somatic techniques to help clients heal their trauma. I also love working with women who have experienced trauma. Especially those that are going through (or have experienced) infertility/loss, the trenches of prenatal and postpartum life, sexual assault and abuse survivors and woman who want to explore their sense of self.