Expressive Arts Therapists in Saint Louis Park, MN

I specialize in working with individuals ages 15 and older experiencing grief and loss, chronic illness and medical issues including cancer, trauma and stress related issues, significant life changes, anxiety, depression, performance anxiety, relationship conflicts, and spiritual and identity concerns. My mission is to help people heal from their emotional wounds and cope with their life challenges, using creative and evidence-based approaches.

The most important part of my work is developing an authentic therapeutic relationship with you that is attuned to your emotions and unique healing process. Together, we can explore your present and past experiences and work toward developing a greater awareness of underlying patterns, needs, strengths, and dreams.

Drawing on my experience as a clinician, supervisor, and educator, I engage my clients holistically. I am committed to supporting self discovery and insight through a collaborative, supportive, and respectful relationship. My specialties include working with couples, families, and individuals wanting to improve and deepen their relationships. I also have a strong background in eating disorders and various challenges with food and body image. I am interested in life cycle milestones including divorce, birth, and death and have worked with couples and individuals on issues ranging from infidelity and struggles with intimacy, to life transitions.

My clients can change anxiety, ADHD, autism, or pain with live heart and brain feedback called biofeedback or neurofeedback in online visits. Clients control music volume on their phones with their calm attention levels with free biofeedback equipment I provide. It is easy mindfulness therapy for kids and adults. It is proven to work as well as medication for anxiety, ADHD, and pain. I have years of experience as a therapist, and have taught clinicians at The University of MN Medical Center and elsewhere. Insurance covers this service. To schedule a 20 minute call, click here: https://neurotherapy.intakeq.com/booking

Currently accepting new clients! While you begin your search for a therapist it is so important to find someone that is authentic and feels like a good fit for you. By beginning your search you have already started to manifest the change you are looking for. Together we can collaboratively work towards meaningful goals to create change and healing from past experiences. I believe it is so important to meet each individual's unique needs by creating and holding space to simply be heard, develop skills, create life style changes, process emotions and experiences, or develop your personal identity and self-esteem.

My clients tend to be creative over-achievers who are seeking support to make positive changes to enhance their personal and professional lives. I specialize in substance use and/or mental health issues with an emphasis on co-occurring disorders. Exploring life satisfaction in the 8 dimensions of wellness is one approach I use to identify potential areas for change. Tapping into intrinsic motivation is a primary focus of treatment as we work collaboratively to identify strengths and set/implement goals. Areas of specialization are: forgiveness therapy, perfectionism, creative recovery and productivity coaching.

Do you feel lonely and stuck? Are you angry? Are you frustrated with your children and parenting issues? Are you deeply hurt? It might be time for change. I can help you get unstuck and will be with you on your journey until you gain enough strength to take it on your own. In a safe environment and with two creative minds life can become brighter and easier to handle.

Now accepting new clients and supervisees! I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and co-founder of Wise Womxn Wellness, a wellness collaborative passionate about empowering women of all ages & in all seasons of life. With experience as a birth doula, I also have a special interest in working with individuals and couples as they journey through reproductive matters- whether that be deciding whether and how to have children, struggling to have children, raising children, losing children, or deciding not to have children at all. I believe in the power of the mind-body connection and exploring ways to support & heal both.

I specialize in working with school-aged children, teens, adults, and parents struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, relationships, life transitions, parenting and relationship challenges, and trauma. My priority is for each person to feel deeply heard, understood, and supported in making positive changes toward a joy-filled life. I view people through a holistic lens and address all areas of life including body, mind, community, and spiritual orientation.

I believe good therapy involves having a positive healing experience that includes your whole self and can be translated to your everyday life. I utilize creative approaches along with concrete tools to assist your body, mind and spirit with building a greater sense of safety and calm, leading to growth and connection with self and others. I especially welcome families or individuals navigating growth and change; parents of children with chronic health needs; couples seeking greater connection in their relationship; or individual adults seeking body-centered care for trauma, anxiety, or depression.

Life contain moments infused with joy and sorrow. How we story these moments holds incredible power over how we see ourselves/our place in the world. Our stories may build us up, tear us down, or inspire us to keep going. In my work I aim to create a therapeutic space that encourages you to imagine new possibilities for yourself & gain the tools you need to write an amazing tomorrow. I offer remote psychological assessment and therapy for children-young adults with mood/behavioral/ADHD/learning disorders/autism/trauma. My approach is trauma-informed/tailored developmentally/respects neurodiversity and individual/cultural identities.

In my work as an art therapist and clinical counselor I offer a creative, supportive, non-judgmental space for people who are interested in gaining a better understanding of themselves and what their natural strengths are.

We all can benefit from support from time to time. Perhaps you are entering a new phase in life, coping with a mental or physical illness, navigating conflict, loss or trauma. Art therapy can be that support regardless of your experience and skill level. Tap into your innate creativity for healing and change.

In-Person sessions with COVID-19 precautions in place and Virtual sessions available. Lyndsie Standerwick is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Play Therapist. She has over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field with children, adolescents, women, and families. Lyndsie is passionate about walking alongside clients and families as they find what they need within themselves to live life more fully. Lyndsie aims to listen to clients without judgement and to provide feedback and support honestly.

I work alongside people who are navigating the ups and downs of life, seeking healing from loss as well as traumatic experiences, and finding freedom in the recovery of their mental health. I believe therapy can be one of many powerful tools that allows us to integrate with our authentic self, reclaim our story, connect in a new or meaningful way, and experience a life worth living. I help people who are looking to create healthier relationships through needs exploration, boundary setting, and mindful self-compassion. I offer Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Brainspotting, & Mindfulness interventions.

Waitlist is closed. I currently offer Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Psychotherapy, a modality using cannabis and low-dose ketamine (Please check out psychedelicsomatic.org BEFORE contacting me). I am not currently offering more traditional non-medicine assisted therapies to new clients.