Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Minneapolis, MN

Compassion Heals, LLC. Everyone has mental health and it is important to take care of it. Happiness is not unlimited; however it can feel far away if you're struggling with anxiety, depression, history of trauma/chronic stress, etc. I use a strength based, relational approach for growth and am a strong believer in empowering individuals to take control of their own health & wellness and create the roots for recovery.

I've been working with adults and teens for over 47 years. My approach is empathic, direct, and thoughtful. Given I have a wide background in my training, I adapt my therapeutic approach to your needs. I find that effective therapy is a collaborative approach where we work together to understand your concerns, their origins and most importantly what can be done to bring about both the internal and behavioral changes that will be beneficial to you. My goal in therapy is to help integrate your shame and vulnerabilities into a healthy identity grounded in self-esteem and pride.

I provide online psychotherapy to adults and couples. My main goal is to create an accepting and non-judgmental space where I meet you exactly where you're at. Your feelings and experiences are not only valid but also uniquely special. As someone who understands the significance of being a minority, I deeply value clients with diverse stories and backgrounds. Your story matters to me, and I'm here to listen, validate, and provide a safe space for you. I believe that our scars can lead us to discover the most beautiful parts of ourselves, and I am committed to helping you find your inner strength and beauty.

Coming to therapy can feel overwhelming, I prioritize a warm, somatic-based approach with the understanding that healing happens at the rate of trust. The development of a therapeutic relationship is deep work, I am honored to join clients in unpacking stuck parts, heavy experiences, and successes. I support clients in holding themselves with tenderness and power. I draw from Attachment Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Human Development, and Mindfulness to support clients by integrating body and mind in processing trauma.

I strive to create a space where individuals feel comfortable and supported. I do this by utilizing a non-judgmental approach, and by allowing individuals to feel heard and validated. I am kind, caring, compassionate, and will work hard to build a strong therapeutic alliance with the individuals that I serve. I am passionate about helping others through their traumatic experiences, and have worked with many different modalities of therapy that include but aren't limited to; CBT, DBT, and Trauma Focused-CBT. I approach all clients and people that I serve with a person-centered, trauma informed, and strengths-based perspective.

If you’re ready to start your journey, I’m here to help. Together we can work on the issues that matter to you and build a happier and healthier life. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and specialize in use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I have training in CBT, CBT for Eating Disorders, and DBT for adolescents and children. I work with adolescents and adults struggling with regulating difficult emotions and navigating relationships. I use a nonjudgmental stance – meaning I seek to balance the truth of the client with the needs of the current moment.

A collaborative perspective is important. That's why working together toward developing a good rapport and trust is needed in therapy. My style and approach includes warmth, sensitivity, honesty and humor, laughing is healing. Change comes with being understood, listened to and feeling comfortable. Healing starts with courage and wisdom and coming to therapy is a big step. Everyone's journey to healing is different, therefore I do my best to tailor treatment to fit your needs. Therapy works best when it engages the whole person, body, mind, emotions and spirit to assist in reaching the best outcome. Looking forward to meeting you.

I provide individual therapy to teens and adults who are experiencing a wide range of symptoms and symptom severity. I am particularly drawn to supporting issues related to parenting, relationships, attachment, identity concerns, and childhood trauma. I aim to support clients in deepening their connection with themselves and increasing self-trust and self-compassion. I work with clients on understanding and healing from difficult past experiences while also strengthening coping strategies for navigating daily stressors.

Who are you? Who do you want to become? What do you need in life to find meaning, purpose, and to grow? What's holding you back? Let's explore these questions together. Therapy can offer a safe space to navigate and find relief from anxiety, difficulty getting started on the things that matter to you, and to process what in life has shaped who you are. Therapy offers a safe space to understand your past, embrace your present, and create a fulfilling future. Let's uncover your unique strengths and build a life you love. Contact me today for a free consultation.

Do you feel like you’re living the life meant for you? I believe we all have the best version of ourselves within us, and we suffer when our lives, actions, and thinking don’t align with it. My educational and work backgrounds include addiction counseling, mental health counseling, and the fields of neuroscience and mental health research. I remain driven by curiosity and passion for the science of mental health, and I update my clinical approach with the latest research discoveries.

Therapy is a place to work through our own “stuff”, ranging from life transitions to more severe mental health struggles. Everyone benefits from having a safe space to process. As a therapist, I will walk side-by-side with you during sessions. I use a person centered approach, allowing space for empathy, as well as challenging when appropriate. I am also a direct therapist and take on an active role in therapy to help support change. I appreciate using humor when appropriate in appointments, since laughter is needed at times! My specialities within the therapy setting include depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.

My mission is to genuinely share myself with others so that we can reach higher levels of understanding and experience acceptance, commitment, and hope. We are doing the best we can, with what we have, in this moment and we can do better, being more motivated to change. With a dialectical perspective, drawing from the principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I focus on helping my clients achieve their goals and create a life worth living.In my work, I connect with adolescents, families, and young adults, offering a radically genuine relationship that helps them discover that hope and recovery are possible.

As a human navigating this ever-changing world, it is my belief that we each hold knowledge, power, and peace within ourselves. However, it is fair to say that we don't always feel this way. I have experience working with individuals experiencing anxiety, shame, depression, life change, and trauma. My therapeutic goal is to hold space for you, support you, and help you enrich your life. I am committed to social justice and believe that systemic dynamics influence a person's mental health. I continually strive to have a validating space for all identities, and I advocate for anti-oppression on both community and systemic platforms.

Accepting new clients experiencing mental health challenges like depression, anger, anxiety, and mood disorders, it's crucial to explore your issues, needs, goals, and desires. Therapies such as CBT, DBT, and ACT can be helpful. If you're battling negative thoughts, poor coping skills, low self-esteem, and difficulty managing relationships and emotions. I'll provide support, validation, and guidance in teaching healthier thinking, managing emotions, and finding purpose. I will collaborate with you to discover distress relief, new coping strategies, improved self-esteem, fulfilling relationships, and a higher quality of life.

"To exist is to change, to change is to mature, to mature is to go on creating oneself endlessly". The therapeutic relationship is a partnership between two people who endeavor to co-create change. I have helped clients examine a wide range of issues (relational conflict, workplace difficulties, eating disorders, body image distress, addictions, trauma, spirituality, gender identity, aging, grief and loss, and sexual orientation). We will work together to alleviate your most pressing problems as well as develop a fuller understanding of the underlying issues that keep you stuck in emotional patterns that limit your capacity to enjoy the quality of life you desire.

Life and change is hard and sometimes and it can lead us to our lowest point. I acknowledge that you are the expert in your life, and I am an expert in guiding you through your most vulnerable and painful moments while challenging you to expand your skills to assist you in creating the change you want to see in your life. Therapy helps you learn how your own mind works and create the change you are looking for in your life. Have you ever wondered " why am I like this" or " why do I react this way"? Then we should talk! Im here to support you in finding happiness and stability again.

I currently work with individuals, partners, and families. My area of passion and expertise is gender and sexuality. I also view therapy and self-care as an act of resistance and believe it can help individuals with marginalized identities cope with minority stress and systemic oppression. I am currently seeing clients virtually if you live in MN. I work with almost all mental health diagnoses including anxiety, depression, panic disorders, PTSD/CPTSD, bipolar, personality disorders, DID, and schizophrenia/delusional disorders. I also have specialized experience in substance use and eating disorders.

Now Accepting New Clients! Hope, insight, validation, and change are things I strive to provide the individuals that I work with. With over 15 years of experience as a therapist working with adults (18+) who experience PTSD, eating disorder, personality disorders and mood disorders, I believe it is crucial to create a safe, non-judgmental space to practice therapy. I approach therapy from a client centered approach to build a solid, therapeutic relationship and practice from a trauma-informed perspective.

Molly is dedicated in her work with adults who struggle with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, negative body image, perfectionism, and life transitions. She uses a strengths-based lens to collaborate with clients in reaching their goals. Molly integrates aspects of CBT, DBT, HAES, mindfulness and exposure therapy in her practice to provide personalized support for her clients. She believes that creating a compassionate relationship with clients is essential in the process of healing. Molly received her Masters in Social Work from the University of Denver.