Existential Therapists in Minneapolis, MN

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Shiloh Finch
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with queer and trans individuals and relational units, and particularly enjoy working with folks exploring gender and sexuality. I also work with individuals who are navigating relationships/polyamory, sexual identity and sexual health, neurodivergence, and complex trauma. I center my work around anti-colonialism & anti-capitalism, anti-racism, and queer liberation. I believe in the power of presence, connection, & laughter. As a queer clinician, I work from an affirming, sex positive, trauma-informed, and client-centered lens, & take a relational and emotion focused approach.
I specialize in working with queer and trans individuals and relational units, and particularly enjoy working with folks exploring gender and sexuality. I also work with individuals who are navigating relationships/polyamory, sexual identity and sexual health, neurodivergence, and complex trauma. I center my work around anti-colonialism & anti-capitalism, anti-racism, and queer liberation. I believe in the power of presence, connection, & laughter. As a queer clinician, I work from an affirming, sex positive, trauma-informed, and client-centered lens, & take a relational and emotion focused approach.
(763) 309-8829 View (763) 309-8829
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Josh Januschka
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Every person needs a secure space where they can become their most authentic selves. I strive to approach therapy with radical genuineness, compassion, warmth, and humor. I believe that therapy at its best is a creative, judgment-free space between equals. This creates an environment where you can be yourself and learn to manage thoughts and emotions getting in your way. I like to incorporate techniques from DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, attachment theory, body-centered approaches, sports psychology, mindfulness, body positivity, trauma-informed practices, and sometimes a dash of geek culture references.
Every person needs a secure space where they can become their most authentic selves. I strive to approach therapy with radical genuineness, compassion, warmth, and humor. I believe that therapy at its best is a creative, judgment-free space between equals. This creates an environment where you can be yourself and learn to manage thoughts and emotions getting in your way. I like to incorporate techniques from DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, attachment theory, body-centered approaches, sports psychology, mindfulness, body positivity, trauma-informed practices, and sometimes a dash of geek culture references.
(612) 421-0604 x30 View (612) 421-0604 x30
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Stacy Ellman
Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55439  (Online Only)
Often a question asked prior to counseling is, am I thriving or simply surviving? Individuals question their life path and need help to figure out where to start exploring. We work together to identify strengths, areas of growth, and both are used to help cultivate a fulfilling life experience. Clients may feel there is a mismatch between their head and hearts so we also work to connect them which in-turn causes less uncertainty and confusion in life choices.
Often a question asked prior to counseling is, am I thriving or simply surviving? Individuals question their life path and need help to figure out where to start exploring. We work together to identify strengths, areas of growth, and both are used to help cultivate a fulfilling life experience. Clients may feel there is a mismatch between their head and hearts so we also work to connect them which in-turn causes less uncertainty and confusion in life choices.
(952) 900-4201 View (952) 900-4201
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Laura Ford
MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Having someone listen to you, without judging or minimizing what you feel and think, is powerful. I provide a safe, supportive and collaborative environment where you can develop a greater understanding of yourself and your relationships, improve your emotional health and well-being, and develop new ways of responding to life's challenges. While searching online for a therapist can be overwhelming, I encourage you to trust in your ability to find the right person to help.
Having someone listen to you, without judging or minimizing what you feel and think, is powerful. I provide a safe, supportive and collaborative environment where you can develop a greater understanding of yourself and your relationships, improve your emotional health and well-being, and develop new ways of responding to life's challenges. While searching online for a therapist can be overwhelming, I encourage you to trust in your ability to find the right person to help.
(651) 571-4367 View (651) 571-4367
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Julie Madsen
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55422
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.
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.
(763) 415-7687 View (763) 415-7687
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Mari Tankenoff
Psychologist, MA, LP, PhD, CC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55416  (Online Only)
I am dedicated to human sustainability. I have an expansive, holistic, and inclusive perspective of humanity and the lived human experience. As a Licensed Psychologist since 1993, I have worked with individuals, couples, families, groups, and organizations motivated to experience well-being, improved relationships, inner peace, efficacy, empowerment, and flourishing. In response to life’s challenges, suffering, and transitions, therapy can offer powerful, transformative healing and forward movement. I strive to create emotional safety for our work together, offering my wholeness of presence to meet your own.
I am dedicated to human sustainability. I have an expansive, holistic, and inclusive perspective of humanity and the lived human experience. As a Licensed Psychologist since 1993, I have worked with individuals, couples, families, groups, and organizations motivated to experience well-being, improved relationships, inner peace, efficacy, empowerment, and flourishing. In response to life’s challenges, suffering, and transitions, therapy can offer powerful, transformative healing and forward movement. I strive to create emotional safety for our work together, offering my wholeness of presence to meet your own.
(612) 260-5169 x2 View (612) 260-5169 x2
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Mark Bartley
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Mark earned his Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas. He sees therapy as a safe place to discuss life’s problems, stresses, and relationships. No topics are off limits. An empathetic and authentic experience is important to him with a goal of helping clients improve their quality of life, meeting them where they are at.
Mark earned his Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas. He sees therapy as a safe place to discuss life’s problems, stresses, and relationships. No topics are off limits. An empathetic and authentic experience is important to him with a goal of helping clients improve their quality of life, meeting them where they are at.
(651) 240-6833 View (651) 240-6833
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Tamara Lynn Kaiser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55409  (Online Only)
I have been in practice providing individual and couple therapy for over 44 years. My areas of expertise include marriage and relationship counseling, divorce and blended families, and work with individuals who have issues related to depression and anxiety, family of origin, chemical dependency and co-dependency. My clientele includes both heterosexual and gay and lesbian individuals and couples. In addition, I work with clients for whom religion or spirituality are important dimensions of their lives, both as a source of strength and as a source of challenge or conflict.
I have been in practice providing individual and couple therapy for over 44 years. My areas of expertise include marriage and relationship counseling, divorce and blended families, and work with individuals who have issues related to depression and anxiety, family of origin, chemical dependency and co-dependency. My clientele includes both heterosexual and gay and lesbian individuals and couples. In addition, I work with clients for whom religion or spirituality are important dimensions of their lives, both as a source of strength and as a source of challenge or conflict.
(612) 217-4976 View (612) 217-4976
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Trevor Thompson
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55409
I seek to understand my clients’ past, present, and future to collaborate with them on finding answers to questions and solutions to problems. My practice is rooted in mindfulness, unconditional acceptance, and intellectual curiosity. I believe that in order for positive change to occur in therapy (and most relationships), an individual must feel wholly seen, understood, and accepted by the other.
I seek to understand my clients’ past, present, and future to collaborate with them on finding answers to questions and solutions to problems. My practice is rooted in mindfulness, unconditional acceptance, and intellectual curiosity. I believe that in order for positive change to occur in therapy (and most relationships), an individual must feel wholly seen, understood, and accepted by the other.
(612) 482-8913 View (612) 482-8913
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Khamphian Vang
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Hi, I am happy you are here. More and more people are experiencing a felt sense of disconnection due to chronic stress. I work with individuals impacted by trauma, injustice, grief, loss, and neglect, all leading to emotional, mental, and physical overwhelm. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, dysregulation, burn out, numbing, people-pleasing, perfectionism, overthinking, hyper-independence, procrastination, and negative self-concepts. I believe you have the internal resources for your own healing. Together, we will engage in rest, resourcing, and restoring.
Hi, I am happy you are here. More and more people are experiencing a felt sense of disconnection due to chronic stress. I work with individuals impacted by trauma, injustice, grief, loss, and neglect, all leading to emotional, mental, and physical overwhelm. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, dysregulation, burn out, numbing, people-pleasing, perfectionism, overthinking, hyper-independence, procrastination, and negative self-concepts. I believe you have the internal resources for your own healing. Together, we will engage in rest, resourcing, and restoring.
(763) 363-2368 View (763) 363-2368
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Core Psychotherapy
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55405
We have multiple talented clinicians. Our approach to therapy is informed primarily by psychodynamic principles. The emphasis is on creating a safe, supportive environment in which to explore and develop insights into underlying feelings and thoughts. Together we will uncover deeply held assumptions that, although may have been useful at one time, today reinforce ways of coping in the world that are no longer effective or relevant.
We have multiple talented clinicians. Our approach to therapy is informed primarily by psychodynamic principles. The emphasis is on creating a safe, supportive environment in which to explore and develop insights into underlying feelings and thoughts. Together we will uncover deeply held assumptions that, although may have been useful at one time, today reinforce ways of coping in the world that are no longer effective or relevant.
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Patrick Johnson
Counselor, MS MSW, LGSW, LADC RD
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55405  (Online Only)
I am passionate about working with adults from all backgrounds. Whether this is your first time exploring therapy, or you're continuing your wellness journey, I can help. I use my education and experience in mental health therapy, nutrition and addiction counseling, and physical activity to provide a holistic perspective on wellness. I will work with you to better understand your symptoms and behaviors and guide you through a treatment process that integrates and improves all areas of wellness. I am a firm believer that understanding and improving mental wellness is essential preventive medicine.
I am passionate about working with adults from all backgrounds. Whether this is your first time exploring therapy, or you're continuing your wellness journey, I can help. I use my education and experience in mental health therapy, nutrition and addiction counseling, and physical activity to provide a holistic perspective on wellness. I will work with you to better understand your symptoms and behaviors and guide you through a treatment process that integrates and improves all areas of wellness. I am a firm believer that understanding and improving mental wellness is essential preventive medicine.
(612) 887-2716 View (612) 887-2716
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David Swarthout
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Psychotherapy involves working together to build connections where safe communication can occur. Most of my patients seek a guide, confidant, teacher, or objective bystander who can help identify difficulties in relationships & devise strategies/build skills to help them cope with struggles in life. I work primarily w/ adolescents/young adults who struggle with "launching" into the adult world of school & work, with adults who have a hard time managing pain & chronic health problems, with people who have struggles related to sexual health, and with people experiencing grief & loss. Contact me directly via my office cell number at (612) 396-6949.
Psychotherapy involves working together to build connections where safe communication can occur. Most of my patients seek a guide, confidant, teacher, or objective bystander who can help identify difficulties in relationships & devise strategies/build skills to help them cope with struggles in life. I work primarily w/ adolescents/young adults who struggle with "launching" into the adult world of school & work, with adults who have a hard time managing pain & chronic health problems, with people who have struggles related to sexual health, and with people experiencing grief & loss. Contact me directly via my office cell number at (612) 396-6949.
(612) 223-6436 View (612) 223-6436
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Carina Cecilia Debuque
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55416
In this fast-paced, ever-changing, perpetually online world, it's hard to slow down and be present to yourself. There's so much out there competing for your attention - setting aside time to focus on you can be both intimidating and relieving. I strive to be your collaborator and co-conspirator in slowing down; in self-exploration, discovery, and growth. Whether you're going through a difficult life transition, struggling with depression or anxiety, or just in general not feeling good, I will meet you where you are and walk with you on your path to greater wellbeing.
In this fast-paced, ever-changing, perpetually online world, it's hard to slow down and be present to yourself. There's so much out there competing for your attention - setting aside time to focus on you can be both intimidating and relieving. I strive to be your collaborator and co-conspirator in slowing down; in self-exploration, discovery, and growth. Whether you're going through a difficult life transition, struggling with depression or anxiety, or just in general not feeling good, I will meet you where you are and walk with you on your path to greater wellbeing.
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John Rogers
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55406
I work from a non-judgmental, non-shaming, non-pathologizing perspective. My role is to help clients understand, heal and/or transcend underlying and often unconscious patterns that manifest as addiction, anxiety, depression and so many other complex ways our lives get stuck, stagnate and lose vitality. I am certified in NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM), which is a globally recognized modality for resolving Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD). Through our work together, clients report feeling more ease, freedom and energy to pursue a life that allows stuck energy to move toward growth, wholeness and fulfillment.
I work from a non-judgmental, non-shaming, non-pathologizing perspective. My role is to help clients understand, heal and/or transcend underlying and often unconscious patterns that manifest as addiction, anxiety, depression and so many other complex ways our lives get stuck, stagnate and lose vitality. I am certified in NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM), which is a globally recognized modality for resolving Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD). Through our work together, clients report feeling more ease, freedom and energy to pursue a life that allows stuck energy to move toward growth, wholeness and fulfillment.
(651) 571-4113 View (651) 571-4113
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Brooke Anderson
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55419
Whether clients are looking for support and encouragement to maximize strengths or need assistance in dealing with a wide variety of psychological issues, effective therapy begins with the formation of a relationship. I place an emphasis on meeting patients where they are, which includes taking into account environmental factors, culture, ethnicity, and family/interpersonal history. Then, collaborating together to understand goals, assets, and challenges in order to create a plan to solve problems and increase understanding. By integrating various theoretical approaches and utilizing current research from psychology and neuroscience, my goal is to provide effective individualized treatment.
Whether clients are looking for support and encouragement to maximize strengths or need assistance in dealing with a wide variety of psychological issues, effective therapy begins with the formation of a relationship. I place an emphasis on meeting patients where they are, which includes taking into account environmental factors, culture, ethnicity, and family/interpersonal history. Then, collaborating together to understand goals, assets, and challenges in order to create a plan to solve problems and increase understanding. By integrating various theoretical approaches and utilizing current research from psychology and neuroscience, my goal is to provide effective individualized treatment.
(612) 979-1449 View (612) 979-1449
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Bryan Plucar
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55403
People seek therapy for a variety of reasons. A common reason for beginning therapy is that some aspect of life does not feel as though it is working leaving you feeling frustrated, anxious, or unfulfilled. I enjoy working with people who have had successes in life, yet struggle to maintain happiness, energy, and a positive self-view. We work together to identify problems, both current and past, and new ways of working through them. I focus on the whole person in order to help people live their life in a way that feels whole, integrated, and satisfying.
People seek therapy for a variety of reasons. A common reason for beginning therapy is that some aspect of life does not feel as though it is working leaving you feeling frustrated, anxious, or unfulfilled. I enjoy working with people who have had successes in life, yet struggle to maintain happiness, energy, and a positive self-view. We work together to identify problems, both current and past, and new ways of working through them. I focus on the whole person in order to help people live their life in a way that feels whole, integrated, and satisfying.
(612) 294-7764 View (612) 294-7764
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Adam Todd Fieldson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55416
Adam is a down-to-earth optimist who believes that positive change is always possible, even in difficult circumstances. Therapy is the process of identifying and actualizing positive change. Adam wants to nonjudgmentally explore your whole self, even the difficult to share parts. Through this exploration, he hopes to help you find deeper understanding of your authentic self. We are constantly told what we should want out of life, what we should be doing, how we should show up in the world. Adam wants to foster your bravery and agency to ignore the shoulds and define your own path.
Adam is a down-to-earth optimist who believes that positive change is always possible, even in difficult circumstances. Therapy is the process of identifying and actualizing positive change. Adam wants to nonjudgmentally explore your whole self, even the difficult to share parts. Through this exploration, he hopes to help you find deeper understanding of your authentic self. We are constantly told what we should want out of life, what we should be doing, how we should show up in the world. Adam wants to foster your bravery and agency to ignore the shoulds and define your own path.
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Mark Teresa
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MArch, LMFT
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Whether you are looking to move more thoughtfully through a difficult life transition, relieve suffering, find joy and connections in your intimate relationships, or to improve satisfaction in the day to day, therapy can help you to cultivate and sustain the positive changes you are seeking. My warmth, collaborative approach, and expertise guides clients to be self-reflective, develop tools, and create lasting change.
Whether you are looking to move more thoughtfully through a difficult life transition, relieve suffering, find joy and connections in your intimate relationships, or to improve satisfaction in the day to day, therapy can help you to cultivate and sustain the positive changes you are seeking. My warmth, collaborative approach, and expertise guides clients to be self-reflective, develop tools, and create lasting change.
(612) 223-6508 View (612) 223-6508
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Robert L Reis II
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Waitlist for new clients
I can help you deal with your pain, celebrate your joys, and manage the day to day. I believe that we are partners in the counseling process, and together we can figure out what works best for you. Some special interest areas include working with life transitions and adjustment, exploring values and identity, working with depression and anxiety, working with individuals that identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, and working with men. Please contact me to discuss how I can help you meet your goals.
I can help you deal with your pain, celebrate your joys, and manage the day to day. I believe that we are partners in the counseling process, and together we can figure out what works best for you. Some special interest areas include working with life transitions and adjustment, exploring values and identity, working with depression and anxiety, working with individuals that identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, and working with men. Please contact me to discuss how I can help you meet your goals.
(612) 255-6618 View (612) 255-6618
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