Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Plymouth, MN

I have an extensive experience working with mental health and substance use issues and supporting families. I enjoy working with individuals and couples; as well as parent coaching. Areas of specialty are anxiety and depression, women's emotional health, aging, trauma, grief and loss, body image and disordered eating, co-dependency, self-esteem, self-harm, and substance abuse/dependence. My approach is adaptive to whom I am working with. I have training in and utilize motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT, solution focus, EMDR, 12 step facilitation, as well as psychoeducation.

My therapy practice focuses on helping you process your experiences, symptoms, relationships, hopes and dreams, the loss of hopes and dreams, past traumas, and whatever it is that has you feeling not your best. I use a strength based approach, encouragement, motivational interviewing techniques, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I have experience in all levels of care: outpatient therapy, programmatic care, inpatient mental health, and the emergency department. I hope to meet you and learn more about you.

My ideal client is someone who is looking for something different and is ready for that next chapter in their lives. I work with a diverse clientele: LGBTQ+, Neurodivergent Folks, Polyamorous Groups, BIPOC, Veterans, Law Enforcement, Kids, Adults. Everyone’s goals are personal and unique. I love to work with people who are looking to make positive changes in their lives and want to find healing and support. My goal is not to push you to do anything you don’t want to do, but to help support you in achieving your personal goals. I want to provide a space for you to feel welcome and supported in being your authentic self.

If you're feeling burned out, stressed, or overwhelmed, I'm glad you're here. Maybe you're struggling with anxiety, feelings of low self-worth, or with relationships (family, friends, or significant others). Burnout and stress can show up in dissatisfaction with our body image or a difficult relationship with food. Maybe you're feeling stuck or unhappy with your current job. While it is normal and natural to experience discomfort, I am confident we can work together to help you feel more at ease more of the time and to connect your life with your values.

“‘Why should I listen to my heart?’” “‘Because you'll never again be able to keep it quiet. Even if you pretend not to have heard what it tells you, it will always be there inside you, repeating to you what you’re thinking about life & about the world. You will never be able to escape from your heart.’” The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. I've had the privilege to assist individuals to grow through curiosity into deeper awareness of their thoughts, limiting beliefs, and identification of any root issues. I enjoy assisting individuals to reconnect with the core of who they were created to be, before the world and trauma had their impacts.

Why did Waldo go to therapy? ….. to find himself. Deciding to take the leap to go to therapy takes not only courage but motivation. My hope is to help empower individuals as they work towards becoming the best version of themselves. When you see me for therapy, my hope is that you feel both heard and validated. I aim to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can show up exactly how you are. You can expect me to be fully direct with you and open, while also bringing humor into our working relationship.

Have you found yourself struggling with being present in your relationships? Do you find it difficult to manage your emotions? Perhaps you’re easily frustrated or sadden with your interactions with others? Do you feel stuck and unsure how to push through…or maybe you are frustrated with “pushing through” and feel a significant feeling of tiredness. These are some of the few things I have assisted patients with. I believe I am the right therapist for you if you are seeking a safe, supportive space, in which you can address issues that may be preventing you from achieving your desired healing and growth.

Beginning a therapeutic journey can be a stressful and uncomfortable situation. I get it, it is tough to be vulnerable, let alone with someone you don’t know yet! My main priority is to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment in which your child can be vulnerable. The therapy space and therapeutic relationship are established to facilitate the trust required to share tough subjects. Upon establishing a therapeutic relationship, therapy becomes a creative, collaborative experience of us working together to find new ways to heal and grow.

Let's be honest, it would be great to wake up as a butterfly but most of us wake up as caterpillars. No matter where you are in your metamorphosis, I'd like to offer you a safe and secure space to feel heard without judgement or consequence.

I believe that therapy can greatly help with coping skills, with dealing with long- standing problems; and with stress and pain management. During COVID, many people have been focused on day to day issues relating to depression, anxiety, and PTSD; and are trying to cope with these in the best possible way. All types of mood disorders, anxiety, chronic pain and illness, and transitions feel more pressing. Some months I have not been able to accept new patients due to high demand for services and a full waiting list; other months I am able to accept 1-2 new patients.

Humor is one of my therapist superpowers. On the journey to greater emotional well-being, I want you to laugh, feel comfortable, and not take yourself too seriously. Seriously! Because when you're a parent worried about your child's peer relationships or your teen's behaviors or school performance, I know life can feel heavy. Even for adults dealing with typical life transitions, it can feel stressful and overwhelming. Whatever the challenge, I'm here for you. We will work together to regain the light-heartedness that makes life enjoyable.

My work with clients is guided by each client’s strengths, resilience, and values. Putting in the work of therapy can be challenging and scary, especially in the process of trying to understand where you may be stuck in life, experiencing of intrusive thoughts, feelings of possible guilt of past actions, or living in shame. I strive to provide a safe, encouraging, and nonjudgmental environment to create a place/space for clients to hopefully feel at ease, supported, and empowered.

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.

We Hear You. We See You. You Matter. We are proud to provide an environment of a calm, peaceful setting. This will be the place you want to come, an oasis from the outside world, and an opportunity to work with a therapist that is able to provide the therapy type that you need. We believe that providing an environment that is warm and welcoming, where you can focus solely on building a trust-based connection with the therapist that meets your needs is vital to your personal healing process and sets you up for success, and provides coping skills to apply as you experience challenges throughout your life.

I've helped many clients work through difficult challenges they're facing and would like to help you too. I have a very straight forward, assertive and somewhat irreverent communication style. We work hard, bravely dig as deep as we need to and have some belly laughs along the way. My clients appreciate how real and raw it can get, they feel free to share the good, bad and the ugly. If you're ready to be a good student I am a good teacher = Let's roll up our sleeves?!

I am licensed in both Mental Health and Addiction Counseling specializing in helping individuals and families who struggle with mental health and/or addiction issues. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or stress from relationships, parenting, work, significant loss, or struggling with addiction or recovery, I can help. My style is to provide you with a supportive, confidential, non-judgmental space regardless of the issues, and help you discover your strengths to find meaningful solutions. I currently meet with clients both in person and via Telehealth.

***Not accepting new clients at this time. Feel free to reach out with questions*** I am passionate about helping you find your happiness in life. So often we are stuck in the past, haunted by trauma and weighed down by shame and guilt. We are not our pasts and do not have to be defined by them. I want to help you move forward by incorporating your strengths and resilience into the healing journey you have in front of you. I will provide a space for you to bring your concerns that is safe, confidential, and free from judgment.

Hello, I'm Brad Branham. I enjoy working with anyone who is motivated towards instituting change, improving their mood, situation, or life in the goals they choose. As a marriage and family therapist, I love working with couples and families. However, a significant amount of my nearly fourteen years of clinical experience has been working children, adolescents, and teenagers. I also enjoy working with those who are oppositional, anxious, depressed, have experienced trauma, are seeking parenting skills, or are looking for emotional management and coping strategies.

I come from a strength-based, family systems approach with your goals in mind. I want to help you develop the tools and skills to help with the solutions you are looking for in your life. I believe happiness isn't about what's going on in your life, it's about HOW WE COPE! I aim to connect with clients in a positive and collaborative way to help you live your best life possible! Seeking counseling can be a big step, but an important one. My goal is to make counseling a safe and supportive avenue for all.