EMDR Therapists in Owatonna, MN
![Photo of Margaret P Moore, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7c15f529-5329-49b1-88bc-527d8474741e/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am a seasoned psychotherapist dedicated to assisting folks on their healing journey. As the picture demonstrates, I am casual, approachable, and delighted in walking with others on their journey to health. Educated as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Nurse, and Chemical Dependency Counselor, I practice under the License of an MFT. I also supervise several post-graduate Masters Level Therapists, most of whom are in their second careers, meaning they have life experiences under their belt and a newer education. Check out the website for more information about how we can serve you.
I am a seasoned psychotherapist dedicated to assisting folks on their healing journey. As the picture demonstrates, I am casual, approachable, and delighted in walking with others on their journey to health. Educated as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Nurse, and Chemical Dependency Counselor, I practice under the License of an MFT. I also supervise several post-graduate Masters Level Therapists, most of whom are in their second careers, meaning they have life experiences under their belt and a newer education. Check out the website for more information about how we can serve you.
![Photo of Tara K Jeno, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/555e048f-7c1e-475e-bcb8-046db23f459e/2/320x400.jpeg)
My name is Tara Jeno and I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults and families around the issues of depression/anxiety, relationship conflict and trauma. During sessions you can expect compassion and understanding, it is my goal to provide a safe space that is gentle, collaborative and direct in order to help you better understand and find solution to current or long-standing challenges through at sensitive approach. I look forward to supporting and guiding you on your journey to improved mental health.
My name is Tara Jeno and I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults and families around the issues of depression/anxiety, relationship conflict and trauma. During sessions you can expect compassion and understanding, it is my goal to provide a safe space that is gentle, collaborative and direct in order to help you better understand and find solution to current or long-standing challenges through at sensitive approach. I look forward to supporting and guiding you on your journey to improved mental health.
![Photo of Jason Schweitzer - Jason Schweitzer, LLC, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3f81d297-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jason Schweitzer, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Owatonna, MN 55060
I work with Adults, Seniors, and Past/Current Emergency Services and Military as well as their families. Presenting problems I deal with most include: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Anxiety/Phobias, Depression, Military/Family Life Issues, Anger Management, and struggles with the principles and commands of Christian scripture. I offer a variety of evidenced-based treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), exposure therapy, and other trauma therapies.
I work with Adults, Seniors, and Past/Current Emergency Services and Military as well as their families. Presenting problems I deal with most include: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Anxiety/Phobias, Depression, Military/Family Life Issues, Anger Management, and struggles with the principles and commands of Christian scripture. I offer a variety of evidenced-based treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), exposure therapy, and other trauma therapies.
Online Therapists
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Melissa Jennifer Sunnarborg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Monticello, MN 55362
Melissa is a facilitator of the Prepare/Enrich Inventory designed for the assessment and is trained in EMDR therapy to help process trauma and negative self-beliefs.
Melissa treats children (6+), adolescents and adults within the contexts of their families and spouses. Melissa's experience includes successful work with couples therapy, parenting issues, blended families, mood disorders, child development, depression, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, grief and loss, PTSD – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, abuse, and trauma.
Melissa is a facilitator of the Prepare/Enrich Inventory designed for the assessment and is trained in EMDR therapy to help process trauma and negative self-beliefs.
Melissa treats children (6+), adolescents and adults within the contexts of their families and spouses. Melissa's experience includes successful work with couples therapy, parenting issues, blended families, mood disorders, child development, depression, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, grief and loss, PTSD – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, abuse, and trauma.
![Photo of Erin Donovan, MS, LPCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/06562c4c-6c14-4696-adab-c3630b4d867b/2/320x400.png)
Currently accepting new clients! It is my belief that in order for therapy to work for you, we need to create a safe and welcoming space to grow. I believe in a holistic approach to wellness that is focused on making sure therapy is meeting your needs. I primarily work with kids through young adults and families. I am trained in EMDR and play therapy.
Currently accepting new clients! It is my belief that in order for therapy to work for you, we need to create a safe and welcoming space to grow. I believe in a holistic approach to wellness that is focused on making sure therapy is meeting your needs. I primarily work with kids through young adults and families. I am trained in EMDR and play therapy.
![Photo of Elizabeth Hayes, PsyD, MS, LP, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/50e3f1cb-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am experienced in many therapeutic modalities, including EMDR, DBT, ACT, and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy.
CURRENTLY FULL, maintaining a waitlist. You feel shut down, trapped by negative feelings and memories. Unhappiness and worry are familiar companions. Negative emotions and thoughts interrupt the ability to be your full self. Unsatisfying relationships with friends and family sap your energy. You’d like to change the patterns in your life that don't seem to be working, but can’t find a way to do so. You want a therapist who accepts, understands and validates you, while offering real skills and strategies for dealing with your distress.
I am experienced in many therapeutic modalities, including EMDR, DBT, ACT, and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy.
CURRENTLY FULL, maintaining a waitlist. You feel shut down, trapped by negative feelings and memories. Unhappiness and worry are familiar companions. Negative emotions and thoughts interrupt the ability to be your full self. Unsatisfying relationships with friends and family sap your energy. You’d like to change the patterns in your life that don't seem to be working, but can’t find a way to do so. You want a therapist who accepts, understands and validates you, while offering real skills and strategies for dealing with your distress.
![Photo of Kerry Anderson, MA, LP, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1af35412-3fd2-4c1f-9335-b59de646355a/3/320x400.jpeg)
I have been in the field of mental health for 30 plus years. My primary specialties include anxiety, depression, and post-partum concerns, which is why I have developed a practice in collaboration with Catalyst Mental Health that is exclusively focused on telehealth. However, I am also trained in EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Love and Logic Parenting, and I have expertise in chemical dependency as well. I work with individual adults, couples, adolescents.
I have been in the field of mental health for 30 plus years. My primary specialties include anxiety, depression, and post-partum concerns, which is why I have developed a practice in collaboration with Catalyst Mental Health that is exclusively focused on telehealth. However, I am also trained in EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Love and Logic Parenting, and I have expertise in chemical dependency as well. I work with individual adults, couples, adolescents.
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The Mood & Sleep Clinic
Psychologist, PsyD, LP, CBSM, DBSM
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Northfield, MN 55057 (Online Only)
Poor sleep and stressed moods are common. Finding effective treatment should not be an added challenge. I specialize in behavioral sleep medicine, psychological trauma, anxiety, and depression. I rely on evidence-based treatments that include CBT-I, CBT, EMDR, and A.R.T. (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) and work collaboratively to help treat and resolve your symptoms.
Poor sleep and stressed moods are common. Finding effective treatment should not be an added challenge. I specialize in behavioral sleep medicine, psychological trauma, anxiety, and depression. I rely on evidence-based treatments that include CBT-I, CBT, EMDR, and A.R.T. (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) and work collaboratively to help treat and resolve your symptoms.
![Photo of Kamila Robinson, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/30eca17b-9ab0-4cf1-a3ae-96c532603f4a/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am trained in EMDR and have specialized training in EMDR for perinatal mental health.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist passionate about helping individuals live with confidence in their lives, relationships, and bodies. My therapeutic approach blends science, systemic, and holistic mind/body techniques. I tailor my methods to each client I work with, aiming to empower and guide them towards a healthier and stronger version of themselves. I am committed to creating a feminist, gender and sexuality affirming, health at every size, anti-racist, mental health service.
I am trained in EMDR and have specialized training in EMDR for perinatal mental health.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist passionate about helping individuals live with confidence in their lives, relationships, and bodies. My therapeutic approach blends science, systemic, and holistic mind/body techniques. I tailor my methods to each client I work with, aiming to empower and guide them towards a healthier and stronger version of themselves. I am committed to creating a feminist, gender and sexuality affirming, health at every size, anti-racist, mental health service.
![Photo of Amber Manders, MS, LPCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/82080629-04b0-4bbd-96f4-c9a815647d50/3/320x400.png)
Amber is an EMDR certified therapist.
Currently not accepting any new client............The hardest journey is the journey inwards. Amber has a passion for supporting individuals and families who have experienced trauma. She strives to create a safe, welcoming, and comfortable space where her clients can share openly and make progress.
Amber is an EMDR certified therapist.
Currently not accepting any new client............The hardest journey is the journey inwards. Amber has a passion for supporting individuals and families who have experienced trauma. She strives to create a safe, welcoming, and comfortable space where her clients can share openly and make progress.
![Photo of Susan Sirianni (Formerly Lessley), MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3be6ec96-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Susan Sirianni (Formerly Lessley)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wayzata, MN 55391
I have been trained in EMDR and by Pia Mellody in Post- Induction Therapy (developmental immaturity/codependency).
You have taken a uncomfortable step to look for help with the painful issues in your life. Good For You! You may be wondering if you have the strength or the courage to look at these issues, or if you even want to get help. It helps to have guidance, a witness, and support to help you in your journey. I believe I can help you by offering these things as you walk this path to explore your life. It is important to find the right counselor. I offer a complimentary 30-minute consultation!
I have been trained in EMDR and by Pia Mellody in Post- Induction Therapy (developmental immaturity/codependency).
You have taken a uncomfortable step to look for help with the painful issues in your life. Good For You! You may be wondering if you have the strength or the courage to look at these issues, or if you even want to get help. It helps to have guidance, a witness, and support to help you in your journey. I believe I can help you by offering these things as you walk this path to explore your life. It is important to find the right counselor. I offer a complimentary 30-minute consultation!
![Photo of Sarah Torvick Burger, MS, LMFT, LPCC, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fd1a5115-fc13-4400-87ca-c97894877d3d/1/320x400.jpeg)
Sarah Torvick Burger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mankato, MN 56001
I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
I am passionate about helping people find and maintain balance in daily life. I am here to help you regain that sense of well-being. A sense of control and calm over the concerns that create issues in life.
I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
I am passionate about helping people find and maintain balance in daily life. I am here to help you regain that sense of well-being. A sense of control and calm over the concerns that create issues in life.
![Photo of Bonnett Ottelia Chandler, MA LPCC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0b2d5d1d-339a-48bf-8cb8-8f95fd72cfe0/1/320x400.png)
Bonnett Ottelia Chandler
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA LPCC
Verified Verified
Elk River, MN 55330 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy and trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Are you looking for an affirming and relatable therapist? Do you feel stuck or overwhelmed in your day-to-day life? Is it difficult for you to move on from past or present pain? Perhaps you feel sadness, failure, anxiety, or a sense of despair. Do these feelings keep you from living the life you want? Disempowering thoughts and feelings of what happened and are currently going through may keep you stuck. You want to go forward but trauma has interfered. I can help you transform painful emotions into renewed wellbeing. How? You will gain a fresh perspective and learn strategies allowing you to discover your true and authentic self.
I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy and trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Are you looking for an affirming and relatable therapist? Do you feel stuck or overwhelmed in your day-to-day life? Is it difficult for you to move on from past or present pain? Perhaps you feel sadness, failure, anxiety, or a sense of despair. Do these feelings keep you from living the life you want? Disempowering thoughts and feelings of what happened and are currently going through may keep you stuck. You want to go forward but trauma has interfered. I can help you transform painful emotions into renewed wellbeing. How? You will gain a fresh perspective and learn strategies allowing you to discover your true and authentic self.
![Photo of Andrea Undlin, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/522a43f5-2d86-42d0-8452-cddfcad0c879/2/320x400.jpeg)
I primarily support my clients through brain-based therapy/intervention (EMDR/ Brainspotting) and an evidenced-based therapy called Internal Family Systems or “Parts work” to heal past or recent hurts that are fogging or distorting the lens they see their present world through.
Please note: limited daytime availability. If you're here, I applaud you. I understand the decision to see a therapist has many different starting points and it's not always an easy path getting here. Perhaps this is your first time seeking therapy and perhaps you've sought therapy before. No matter where you may be on your journey, I would be honored to support you. Life can be hard and experiences can feed us many lies that cause us to believe we are broken, crazy, or damaged. It is important to me that all of my clients realize the truth that they are worthy, loveable, capable, and resilient.
I primarily support my clients through brain-based therapy/intervention (EMDR/ Brainspotting) and an evidenced-based therapy called Internal Family Systems or “Parts work” to heal past or recent hurts that are fogging or distorting the lens they see their present world through.
Please note: limited daytime availability. If you're here, I applaud you. I understand the decision to see a therapist has many different starting points and it's not always an easy path getting here. Perhaps this is your first time seeking therapy and perhaps you've sought therapy before. No matter where you may be on your journey, I would be honored to support you. Life can be hard and experiences can feed us many lies that cause us to believe we are broken, crazy, or damaged. It is important to me that all of my clients realize the truth that they are worthy, loveable, capable, and resilient.
![Photo of Megan Bjorklund, MA, LPCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cf461c73-ce0c-41b4-bf86-0222774e3d63/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am trained in EMDR and specialize in working with those that have experienced trauma.
Let's get to it. I'm here to help you facilitate big changes in your life. I specialize in working with trauma, meaning that from session one I will work with you to understand how current problems may stem from past experiences. I live for sessions where clients say “that makes so much sense!” Right away I will be transparent about what course of treatment may be helpful for you and what approaches or goals I believe could be helpful. I strive to instill hope and forward movement from our very first encounter.
I am trained in EMDR and specialize in working with those that have experienced trauma.
Let's get to it. I'm here to help you facilitate big changes in your life. I specialize in working with trauma, meaning that from session one I will work with you to understand how current problems may stem from past experiences. I live for sessions where clients say “that makes so much sense!” Right away I will be transparent about what course of treatment may be helpful for you and what approaches or goals I believe could be helpful. I strive to instill hope and forward movement from our very first encounter.
![Photo of Allen Wood, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0b2e9738-a959-4421-abf3-5104fc54ace4/1/320x400.jpeg)
I use Eye Movement Desensitization (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) guided by the neurobiology of human development and trauma to tailor our work to your strengths and needs.
Ever felt that it’s overwhelming to try and fit the pieces of your life together? Maybe you’ve been working on the puzzle for a while but the picture isn’t matching the one on the box, or life knocked the puzzle off the table and left you to pick up the pieces, or you’ve used all the pieces but the picture isn’t complete. When this happens, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or ill-prepared for the ups and downs of daily life. Wherever you are wanting to feel more put together, it can be frustrating and exhausting to keep trying when your efforts aren’t having the impact you would want.
I use Eye Movement Desensitization (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) guided by the neurobiology of human development and trauma to tailor our work to your strengths and needs.
Ever felt that it’s overwhelming to try and fit the pieces of your life together? Maybe you’ve been working on the puzzle for a while but the picture isn’t matching the one on the box, or life knocked the puzzle off the table and left you to pick up the pieces, or you’ve used all the pieces but the picture isn’t complete. When this happens, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or ill-prepared for the ups and downs of daily life. Wherever you are wanting to feel more put together, it can be frustrating and exhausting to keep trying when your efforts aren’t having the impact you would want.
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Our Clinicians may offer: CBT, Mindfulness, Attachment-focused, EMDR, Brainspotting, Polyvagal, somatic, play therapy, and more.
Congratulations on taking this brave first step toward change. We’re here to help! We provide a safe, reliable, and open environment to explore your concerns and help you achieve your goals. Whether you are coming to work on trauma, anxiety, depression, life change/stress or other goals, we are here to help in a nonjudgmental and compassionate space. We can support and guide you along your journey and we feel honored to meet you where you are and help you delve deeper to care for your true self. We welcome and affirm everyone from all walks of life including all ages, ethnicities, races, sexual orientations, & gender identities.
Our Clinicians may offer: CBT, Mindfulness, Attachment-focused, EMDR, Brainspotting, Polyvagal, somatic, play therapy, and more.
Congratulations on taking this brave first step toward change. We’re here to help! We provide a safe, reliable, and open environment to explore your concerns and help you achieve your goals. Whether you are coming to work on trauma, anxiety, depression, life change/stress or other goals, we are here to help in a nonjudgmental and compassionate space. We can support and guide you along your journey and we feel honored to meet you where you are and help you delve deeper to care for your true self. We welcome and affirm everyone from all walks of life including all ages, ethnicities, races, sexual orientations, & gender identities.
![Photo of Charlie Miller, MA, LPCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/652b5fd7-5987-44a0-a3c4-55b9a9d18251/1/320x400.jpeg)
The integrated therapeutic approach I use pulls from multiple theoretical orientations: including EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused, psychodynamic, existential, person-centered, humanistic, and play therapies.
Having challenges with mental health can be overwhelming, lonely, and distressing. My goal is to welcome you and/or your loved ones to a comfortable space where we can explore these difficulties. I come with an accepting trauma-informed mindset to encourage learning, growth, and perseverance. Let me join you in finding your strengths and resilience.
The integrated therapeutic approach I use pulls from multiple theoretical orientations: including EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused, psychodynamic, existential, person-centered, humanistic, and play therapies.
Having challenges with mental health can be overwhelming, lonely, and distressing. My goal is to welcome you and/or your loved ones to a comfortable space where we can explore these difficulties. I come with an accepting trauma-informed mindset to encourage learning, growth, and perseverance. Let me join you in finding your strengths and resilience.
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EMDR certified therapist and we specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, anger management and PTSD.
At Take Flight Counseling Services, we enjoy working with clients in the area of trauma, PTD, depression, anxiety, emotional and relationship issues. We work with adults and adolescence clients from diverse backgrounds. Personal experiences have helped us to understand how essential it is to work with all our clients from their frame of reference and to actively listen to each client's needs in the theraputic relationship.
EMDR certified therapist and we specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, anger management and PTSD.
At Take Flight Counseling Services, we enjoy working with clients in the area of trauma, PTD, depression, anxiety, emotional and relationship issues. We work with adults and adolescence clients from diverse backgrounds. Personal experiences have helped us to understand how essential it is to work with all our clients from their frame of reference and to actively listen to each client's needs in the theraputic relationship.
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I use a relational, somatic, feminist, trauma-focused and narrative approach, along with other modalities such as Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting and EMDR.
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS BEGINNING MID-JULY* I am a licensed independent clinical social worker and psychotherapist. I specialize in working with BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) individuals, BIPOC queer & trans/non-binary individuals, transracial adoptees, as well as others who have experienced individual or community trauma or marginalization.
I use a relational, somatic, feminist, trauma-focused and narrative approach, along with other modalities such as Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting and EMDR.
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS BEGINNING MID-JULY* I am a licensed independent clinical social worker and psychotherapist. I specialize in working with BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) individuals, BIPOC queer & trans/non-binary individuals, transracial adoptees, as well as others who have experienced individual or community trauma or marginalization.
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Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.