Female Therapists in Rockford, MN
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Deanne Shaw
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Rockford, MN 55373 (Online Only)
We live in a multi stress world and sometimes we need extra support. I provide couples, individual, and family therapy for adolescents and adults. I am a compassionate therapist who values the therapeutic connection. I am passionate about working with adolescence who have emotional/behavioral difficulties. I have years of experience assisting individuals, couples and families working through their life challenges. My experience includes (but is not limited to) mood disorders, trauma recovery, survivors of abuse, women's issues, parent-child conflict(s), marital issues, and transitional/adjustment issues.
We live in a multi stress world and sometimes we need extra support. I provide couples, individual, and family therapy for adolescents and adults. I am a compassionate therapist who values the therapeutic connection. I am passionate about working with adolescence who have emotional/behavioral difficulties. I have years of experience assisting individuals, couples and families working through their life challenges. My experience includes (but is not limited to) mood disorders, trauma recovery, survivors of abuse, women's issues, parent-child conflict(s), marital issues, and transitional/adjustment issues.
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My name is Vi and I am so excited to work with you! If things have been just a little stressful, or you have gone through really difficult stuff – you have come to the right place, and I’ve got you. I have 6 years of experience working with folks who have been addressing their mental health – everything from mild depression and anxiety to things like PTSD and more. If you want someone who is going to listen non-judgmentally, who can understand, and who can support whatever it is that you are dealing with, I would love to sit down and talk with you.
My name is Vi and I am so excited to work with you! If things have been just a little stressful, or you have gone through really difficult stuff – you have come to the right place, and I’ve got you. I have 6 years of experience working with folks who have been addressing their mental health – everything from mild depression and anxiety to things like PTSD and more. If you want someone who is going to listen non-judgmentally, who can understand, and who can support whatever it is that you are dealing with, I would love to sit down and talk with you.
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Devin Werthauser
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LADC, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Rockford, MN 55373 (Online Only)
I have always loved to help others. Early on, I found my passion for helping women build confidence and self-esteem through my love for fashion and retail services. However, I realized my true purpose in helping others through my journey of battling chronic illnesses. My deep understanding of the impact of chronic illness makes me unique in my ability to support and guide. Chronic illness has many tentacles and can engulf your whole identity. These feelings, compounded by physical pain, require a safe and secure therapeutic relationship.
I have always loved to help others. Early on, I found my passion for helping women build confidence and self-esteem through my love for fashion and retail services. However, I realized my true purpose in helping others through my journey of battling chronic illnesses. My deep understanding of the impact of chronic illness makes me unique in my ability to support and guide. Chronic illness has many tentacles and can engulf your whole identity. These feelings, compounded by physical pain, require a safe and secure therapeutic relationship.
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I hold a deep appreciation for the significance of people's stories. Guided by my Perisan cultural values, I help individuals rediscover themselves, process trauma, and navigate ongoing stress. Grounded in holistic, mind-body techniques, my approach empowers clients' voices and strengths across all aspects of life. I view mental health symptoms as natural responses to a pathologizing world, offering a fresh perspective to release deep-rooted shame and facilitate healing and growth. Through authenticity, humor, and curiosity, I aim to create a place that fosters sustainable healing and transformation.
I hold a deep appreciation for the significance of people's stories. Guided by my Perisan cultural values, I help individuals rediscover themselves, process trauma, and navigate ongoing stress. Grounded in holistic, mind-body techniques, my approach empowers clients' voices and strengths across all aspects of life. I view mental health symptoms as natural responses to a pathologizing world, offering a fresh perspective to release deep-rooted shame and facilitate healing and growth. Through authenticity, humor, and curiosity, I aim to create a place that fosters sustainable healing and transformation.
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Accepting New Clients! As an integrative therapist, I draw from different psychotherapy orientations. This allows me to tailor therapy to your needs and allows for a truly collaborative process in deciding where we go and how. Since successful therapy depends on a strong relationship between client and therapist, my first priority is nurturing that bond by creating a safe and supportive environment. I believe therapy is most effective when it is flexible, demystified, and client-centered, so you can expect me to be transparent about my ideas and approaches. My style is at times infused with humor and is always warm and direct.
Accepting New Clients! As an integrative therapist, I draw from different psychotherapy orientations. This allows me to tailor therapy to your needs and allows for a truly collaborative process in deciding where we go and how. Since successful therapy depends on a strong relationship between client and therapist, my first priority is nurturing that bond by creating a safe and supportive environment. I believe therapy is most effective when it is flexible, demystified, and client-centered, so you can expect me to be transparent about my ideas and approaches. My style is at times infused with humor and is always warm and direct.
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I work with women of all ages and stages of life (16+). I believe that positive mental health flourishes with daily practices and healthy connections. My office is a supportive, judgement-free zone where clients are challenged to reach their full potential with sometimes irreverent humor and always with transparency and respect.
I work with women of all ages and stages of life (16+). I believe that positive mental health flourishes with daily practices and healthy connections. My office is a supportive, judgement-free zone where clients are challenged to reach their full potential with sometimes irreverent humor and always with transparency and respect.
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I received a Masters of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from Bethel University. My experience includes working with children, adolescents, and adults on an individual basis, as well as in a couple or family unit. I work with clients experiencing a variety of different concerns including depression, anxiety disorders, adjusting to life circumstances, crisis management, and working with individuals struggling with guilt and shame. My special interests include working with individuals, and parents of children, diagnosed with autoimmune diseases, depression/anxiety due to a general medical condition, and incorporating faith into therapy (only when requested).
I received a Masters of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from Bethel University. My experience includes working with children, adolescents, and adults on an individual basis, as well as in a couple or family unit. I work with clients experiencing a variety of different concerns including depression, anxiety disorders, adjusting to life circumstances, crisis management, and working with individuals struggling with guilt and shame. My special interests include working with individuals, and parents of children, diagnosed with autoimmune diseases, depression/anxiety due to a general medical condition, and incorporating faith into therapy (only when requested).
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Life often will throw us curve balls that we don’t expect, or things we never thought of having to deal with. In these times we tend to feel like we aren’t in control, we may feel alone, and not sure how to navigate through these times. So if you’re searching for an encouraging, non-judgmental, welcoming and comforting space to help guide you through these times, I look forward to walking along side of you in your journey.
Life often will throw us curve balls that we don’t expect, or things we never thought of having to deal with. In these times we tend to feel like we aren’t in control, we may feel alone, and not sure how to navigate through these times. So if you’re searching for an encouraging, non-judgmental, welcoming and comforting space to help guide you through these times, I look forward to walking along side of you in your journey.
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As a Licensed Clinical Therapist, I especially enjoy working with couples. I also absolutely love working with individuals and families through their transformative journeys. My focus areas include navigating complex relationships, overcoming anxiety and depression by exploring core issues and utilizing proven techniques, healing from trauma, managing ADHD, sleep issues, providing effective parenting strategies encouraging healthier connections, addressing addiction challenges, navigating career and educational transitions, and managing chronic stress.
As a Licensed Clinical Therapist, I especially enjoy working with couples. I also absolutely love working with individuals and families through their transformative journeys. My focus areas include navigating complex relationships, overcoming anxiety and depression by exploring core issues and utilizing proven techniques, healing from trauma, managing ADHD, sleep issues, providing effective parenting strategies encouraging healthier connections, addressing addiction challenges, navigating career and educational transitions, and managing chronic stress.
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I take a caring approach to help counselees understand their God-given needs and then help them discover ways to meet those needs in godly ways. I incorporate temperament profiles utilizing the Arno Profile System which provides valuable insight so I can help people thrive and not just survive. I'm here to help with a range of life's challenges including co-dependency, marriage and family relationships, and emotional trauma.
I take a caring approach to help counselees understand their God-given needs and then help them discover ways to meet those needs in godly ways. I incorporate temperament profiles utilizing the Arno Profile System which provides valuable insight so I can help people thrive and not just survive. I'm here to help with a range of life's challenges including co-dependency, marriage and family relationships, and emotional trauma.
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"A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step"
Throughout the past ten years, I have been working with adolescents and adults in a variety of setting.
I believe in the personal power that each individual has and their ability to make positive life changes Helping people find that power and clarity is my primary focus while working with each client.
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step"
Throughout the past ten years, I have been working with adolescents and adults in a variety of setting.
I believe in the personal power that each individual has and their ability to make positive life changes Helping people find that power and clarity is my primary focus while working with each client.
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Tanya Freedland
Licensed Professional Counselor, MPS, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buffalo, MN 55313
Hi my name is Tanya Freedland and I am Licensed as a Clinical Counselor and an Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I am also the founder of the ARCS Institute that provides personality-driven individual therapy. As a recovery-oriented therapist, I believe that everyone has their own path to recovery and there is no "right" way to heal from mental ill health and substance use problems. I rely on cutting-edge research to enhance our work together and utilize a non 12-step, personality-driven approach that incorporates evidence based skills and strategies.
Hi my name is Tanya Freedland and I am Licensed as a Clinical Counselor and an Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I am also the founder of the ARCS Institute that provides personality-driven individual therapy. As a recovery-oriented therapist, I believe that everyone has their own path to recovery and there is no "right" way to heal from mental ill health and substance use problems. I rely on cutting-edge research to enhance our work together and utilize a non 12-step, personality-driven approach that incorporates evidence based skills and strategies.
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Brandy Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Buffalo, MN 55313 (Online Only)
How do you want to feel? How do you get there? Whether you're hoping to minimize anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, desire to explore and improve your past or current relationship patterns, need assistance navigating a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder during or after pregnancy, I offer you support, help and guidance in going from where you are to how you want to feel. I am a LBGTQ affirmative and supportive to all. Please note I offer virtual appointments only.
How do you want to feel? How do you get there? Whether you're hoping to minimize anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, desire to explore and improve your past or current relationship patterns, need assistance navigating a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder during or after pregnancy, I offer you support, help and guidance in going from where you are to how you want to feel. I am a LBGTQ affirmative and supportive to all. Please note I offer virtual appointments only.
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Andria Botzet
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Buffalo, MN 55313 (Online Only)
Relationships can be so stressful. Finding common ground on parenting or values/beliefs at times feels impossible. A negative spiral begins where you don’t talk as much…you shut down, you yell, or maybe you just give up and walk away. You might begin to feel anxious or depressed and don’t know what else you can do to make this better for you and your family. Learning to communicate effectively and finding balance in your relationship can take work. I can help you and/or your partner learn how to improve communication, balance home/work responsibilities, and strengthen parenting strategies.
Relationships can be so stressful. Finding common ground on parenting or values/beliefs at times feels impossible. A negative spiral begins where you don’t talk as much…you shut down, you yell, or maybe you just give up and walk away. You might begin to feel anxious or depressed and don’t know what else you can do to make this better for you and your family. Learning to communicate effectively and finding balance in your relationship can take work. I can help you and/or your partner learn how to improve communication, balance home/work responsibilities, and strengthen parenting strategies.
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Melissa A. Raatz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CHT, ART, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Delano, MN 55328
I believe all clients hold the key to their own success and can be guided to that end in a safe, trusting, honest environment. Building relationship and skills for growth, understanding and healing are among my goals in therapy. My personal journey through adoption, trauma, abuse, raising a child with mental health concerns, spiritual enlightenment, natural mental health, divorce, and remarriage have become the gifts I share though therapy. I believe the keys essential to reaching any goal lies within each of us believing in ourselves and knowing that someone also believes in us.
I believe all clients hold the key to their own success and can be guided to that end in a safe, trusting, honest environment. Building relationship and skills for growth, understanding and healing are among my goals in therapy. My personal journey through adoption, trauma, abuse, raising a child with mental health concerns, spiritual enlightenment, natural mental health, divorce, and remarriage have become the gifts I share though therapy. I believe the keys essential to reaching any goal lies within each of us believing in ourselves and knowing that someone also believes in us.
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Carissa Quigley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buffalo, MN 55313 (Online Only)
Carissa is very positive, and very relaxed. She’s not one to rush, or push. Working with her is like taking a long walk with a friend in a state park: your making movement at a chill pace. Carissa is a gifted and talented therapist and has a very calming and centering vibe about her. She is the type of person that is up for talking about, addressing, or accomplishing just about anything. She’s “go with the flow” in all the best ways. This is what makes her such a perfect fit for teens and young adults as she goes at their pace.
Carissa is very positive, and very relaxed. She’s not one to rush, or push. Working with her is like taking a long walk with a friend in a state park: your making movement at a chill pace. Carissa is a gifted and talented therapist and has a very calming and centering vibe about her. She is the type of person that is up for talking about, addressing, or accomplishing just about anything. She’s “go with the flow” in all the best ways. This is what makes her such a perfect fit for teens and young adults as she goes at their pace.
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I believe that walking with someone, wherever they are, is the primary focus in my practice. My experience includes working with teens, young adults and, and individuals who are experiencing issues including anxiety, adjustment issues, bipolar, depression, sexual identity, and PTSD. I am a Registered Parent Educator for Circle of Security International, which provides education for parents to help them build healthy attachments with their children. I have a special interest in helping teenage girls and women who are struggling with issues in their lives and incorporating faith into therapy (only when requested).
I believe that walking with someone, wherever they are, is the primary focus in my practice. My experience includes working with teens, young adults and, and individuals who are experiencing issues including anxiety, adjustment issues, bipolar, depression, sexual identity, and PTSD. I am a Registered Parent Educator for Circle of Security International, which provides education for parents to help them build healthy attachments with their children. I have a special interest in helping teenage girls and women who are struggling with issues in their lives and incorporating faith into therapy (only when requested).
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Rindie Eagle
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Saint Michael, MN 55376
Waitlist for new clients
Currently full. If you find yourself struggling to keep the "perfect" mask on, I can help you become empowered to make the changes you want in your life to feel better and become recharged. We will use a strengths-based approach to identify the strengths you already have, and then you will learn how to use them in your favor to make the changes you want in your life in order to reduce the anxiety or depression that is draining your system. Go to this link to get on the waitlist: jotform.com/rindie/appointments
Currently full. If you find yourself struggling to keep the "perfect" mask on, I can help you become empowered to make the changes you want in your life to feel better and become recharged. We will use a strengths-based approach to identify the strengths you already have, and then you will learn how to use them in your favor to make the changes you want in your life in order to reduce the anxiety or depression that is draining your system. Go to this link to get on the waitlist: jotform.com/rindie/appointments
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I enjoy working with individuals and couples seeking to build and sustain healthy relationships. I use a strengths-based approach that helps clients gather the resources within to work toward positive change. I believe we all need a little help now and then for life's curveballs and challenges and I am passionate about helping others feel empowered to better themselves and their quality of life. I am an EMDR trained therapist for work with trauma and pain. I work with the Veterans Resilience Project to treat veterans with PTSD. I have daytime openings for new in-person clients in Annandale, MN.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples seeking to build and sustain healthy relationships. I use a strengths-based approach that helps clients gather the resources within to work toward positive change. I believe we all need a little help now and then for life's curveballs and challenges and I am passionate about helping others feel empowered to better themselves and their quality of life. I am an EMDR trained therapist for work with trauma and pain. I work with the Veterans Resilience Project to treat veterans with PTSD. I have daytime openings for new in-person clients in Annandale, MN.
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As human beings, we are driven towards inner balance, and many situations in life can impact functioning and offset balance. Maybe you have developed patterns of coping that are not working anymore, or you are feeling stuck. I have experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma, eating concerns, eating disorders, grief, adjustments, and life adjustments. Collaboratively, we will work together on your goals, while noticing the strengths that lie within you and your authentic self. I have worked in a variety of settings, including: outpatient, school-based, residential treatment centers and community based.
As human beings, we are driven towards inner balance, and many situations in life can impact functioning and offset balance. Maybe you have developed patterns of coping that are not working anymore, or you are feeling stuck. I have experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma, eating concerns, eating disorders, grief, adjustments, and life adjustments. Collaboratively, we will work together on your goals, while noticing the strengths that lie within you and your authentic self. I have worked in a variety of settings, including: outpatient, school-based, residential treatment centers and community based.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.