In Person Therapists in Mounds View, MN

I am a dedicated therapist who provides empathy, compassion, and humor in individual therapy sessions for children, teenagers, and young adults. I am passionate about working with individuals who have experienced trauma that arises as depression, anxiety, and behavior difficulties. Childhood experiences often continue to influence our lives as we transition into adolescence and adulthood. Clients that I work with tend to have difficulties with asserting boundaries, experience low self-esteem, adversity to stress, and perfectionistic tendencies. I welcome you to give space for you or your child to process life experiences.

You work hard and you are normally a positive and proactive person. But lately something is wrong and you find yourself feeling sad, unmotivated, and discouraged. You notice you are more irritable, you don't sleep well, and seem to be stuck in rut. You're marriage or other relationships are not what they used to be and you're job is not fulfilling you anymore. The good news is there are proven strategies to help you feel better and get back to functioning at your best. My approach to therapy and coaching is grounded in Positive Psychology.

Are you stuck? Have you tried the traditional paths of medication and therapy and been unsatisfied with the outcome? Would you like to address the root cause and directly train your brain to become more efficient and effective? I am a registered nurse who worked in the hospital providing direct patient care for 20 years. I have witnessed the debilitating effect that dysregulated nervous systems have on patient's mental and physical well being. Traditional treatments of medication and therapy alone may not be sufficent for addressing brain dysregulation.

I understand how hard this life can be and I know that reaching out for help can be even harder, but I am so proud of you for taking this step! I believe in treating my clients with compassion and using humor, mindfulness, and trauma-informed modalities when working with my clients. I hold the belief that clients have inside of them what they need to succeed in therapy, and my job is to help clients see their own strengths and guide them through the therapy journey, with some psychoeducation sprinkled throughout.

Starting therapy can often feel like writers block. You are ready to compose and illustrate your story, but may feel bewildered on how to begin. The scene is set, the characters are in place, but the plot lines may be out of focus or seem beyond your grasp. This is where I can be of help. It is my privilege to hear your narratives, your characters and your scenes in order to validate, honor and share in your growth. It would be an honor to assist in making meaning of your story for whatever chapter of life you are in.

I am passionate about helping you overcome the suffering that comes from your past. You deserve to be able to lay your burdens down at the cross and let go of unnecessary guilt, shame, and fear that has bound you. You are designed to connect with other people and receive hope. I know trauma and suffering are a part of so many stories, which may be what led you to bravely seek help today. You deserve to be the author of your own life again; to write new chapters that are not defined by your past or the hurt and suffering that lies behind you. Your story isn’t over, and it’s never too late to start feeling truly healthy and empowered.

My clients have described me as thoughtful, empathetic, wise, and funny. I am not a bobble-head that will nod along to anything you say and just keep asking you, "and how does that make you feel?" I'm engaged, I'm funny, and I'm direct. I'm kinda like hard candy. I'm sweet and I can deliver challenging things when needed. With creativity and humor, I will guide you to explore other paths and options. I operate from a holistic lens, welcoming the all aspects of you and your family, including sexual orientation, gender expression, racial and cultural messages, religion and spirituality into the therapeutic exploration.

I work with individuals who are impacted by anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. My treatment approach focuses on improving confidence and personal resilience while reducing emotional distress. I also provide counseling for couples and families who are working through relational challenges and life-cycle transitions.I work from a holistic perspective, and my approach is goal driven and solution-focused. Together we identify your goals and ideal outcomes and work through challenges and unhelpful patterns to achieve success. I use accountability coaching to help you achieve your goals and step into the next chapter of life.

If you are struggling with feeling stuck, hopeless, or overwhelmed, therapy may be exactly what you need. Within the therapeutic relationship, you will find nonjudgmental acceptance, an empathetic listener, and compassion for every part of your life story. In working together, I believe that we can untangle some of the thoughts, fears, and challenges that may be holding you back from your greatest potential.

I am a therapist for those who are looking to find their own place within this cosmos of existence. With all the cultural programming within this world it is difficult to find our own core truths and how to navigate within them towards our own version of a fulfilling life. I work with individuals and relationships looking to find and understand their own truths about themselves, their existence and how to navigate in a world that so often is not built for our own wellness. From highly sensitive persons, to artists, and Queer folx, immigrants and multiracial persons, I am here to help you find what is getting in the way of thriving.

Initiating therapy together is a courageous act of advocacy, a transformative step towards healing and growth in your relationship. It's a profound choice that honors your past and unlocks pathways to more fulfilling ways of navigating life’s challenges. Whether you're facing concerns around your relationships, sexuality and intimacy, parenting, communication, or conflict resolution, my goal is to provide a space where you can be seen, heard, and understood. I welcome all family structures and partnerships, including polyamorous, LGBTQIA+, and interracial relationships, supporting you in finding joy, wellness, and balance.

Donny Hobbs is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Executive Coach, and Leadership Development Consultant. He provides holistic executive coaching and wellness consulting services for individuals and teams at the corporate level, and clinical psychotherapy for individuals (18+), couples, and families. Donny’s approach to wellbeing revolves around two concepts: energy management and effective communication. He helps clients cultivate a healthy energy flow that invites connection and trust while helping maintain energy throughout the entire day. Donny is passionate about helping leaders, teams, and organizations pre

Cassi is direct, kind, and authentic with her approach. She encourages authentic expression of self in the therapy room as she believes this leads to improved individual and relational wellbeing, while building a stronger sense of self. Cassi creates individualized approaches to therapy for each client to fit their unique internal framework and world view. Through compassion, humor, and curiosity she meets you where you're at and works with you to get you where you want to be. (openings for individual clients, not accepting couples at this time)

I work with teens, adults, and families who are facing challenges associated with emotional wellness who are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress, trauma, or other issues that are interfering with satisfaction and enjoyment in life. I work with patients as a collaborative, supportive partner to improve mental health and overall well being. My therapeutic approaches integrate cognitive, behavioral, and insight focused therapies. I provide counseling care to individuals, couples, and families in a safe environment. I treat the whole person - emotionally, physically, and spiritually.