Psychoanalytic Therapists in Saint Louis Park, MN
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MPSI Psychotherapy Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy is a form of intensive psychotherapy that promotes personal development and freedom from unsatisfying or painful patterns of living.
Has the cost of therapy been a barrier to you in receiving the support that you would like? Our vision is to make quality psychotherapy available to all. Our clinical staff offers day and evening appointment times.
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy is a form of intensive psychotherapy that promotes personal development and freedom from unsatisfying or painful patterns of living.
Has the cost of therapy been a barrier to you in receiving the support that you would like? Our vision is to make quality psychotherapy available to all. Our clinical staff offers day and evening appointment times.
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I've been a psychotherapist for over 40 years. What I have found is the most powerfull tool is the relationships I develop with my clients which are often deeply meaningful, based on understanding the depth of the person, often extending to the inclusion of spiritual experience. I am a fully trained marriage and family therapist, and I have graduated from the Minnesota Psychoanalytic Institute as a certified Psychoanalyst. The American Psychoanalytic Institute has awarded me the status of a Training and Supervising Analyst, the highest level of certification awarded. I want to help people find their own sense of truth.
I've been a psychotherapist for over 40 years. What I have found is the most powerfull tool is the relationships I develop with my clients which are often deeply meaningful, based on understanding the depth of the person, often extending to the inclusion of spiritual experience. I am a fully trained marriage and family therapist, and I have graduated from the Minnesota Psychoanalytic Institute as a certified Psychoanalyst. The American Psychoanalytic Institute has awarded me the status of a Training and Supervising Analyst, the highest level of certification awarded. I want to help people find their own sense of truth.
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People come to therapy for many reasons. In the first few sessions, I want to get to know you--what you are struggling with, your hopes and fears for the future, what seems to be getting in the way, what strengths and assets you bring. Together, we arrive at a plan, identifying your goals, sources of distress, and how best to work toward symptom relief and greater satisfaction with life and relationships. My approach integrates several treatment modalities, including psychoanalytic/psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based therapies, life-span developmental approaches, attachment theory, family and couples therapy.
People come to therapy for many reasons. In the first few sessions, I want to get to know you--what you are struggling with, your hopes and fears for the future, what seems to be getting in the way, what strengths and assets you bring. Together, we arrive at a plan, identifying your goals, sources of distress, and how best to work toward symptom relief and greater satisfaction with life and relationships. My approach integrates several treatment modalities, including psychoanalytic/psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based therapies, life-span developmental approaches, attachment theory, family and couples therapy.
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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
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
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William F Tenbroek
Licensed Professional Counselor, BA, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life can present you with situations that are unexpected, stressful, and difficult to navigate through. Having a safe place to work on those issues are important to the therapy process. He provides encouragement and works with you on the ability to slow down and gain an idea of the deeper issues in your life and achieve positive life goals. Areas include helping the individual understand certain patterns/behaviors. Family/Divorce/child issues, drug/ alcohol addictions, gaming addictions, DUI /chemical evaluations, relapse prevention, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and and divorce issues. Asperger's/autism issues.
Life can present you with situations that are unexpected, stressful, and difficult to navigate through. Having a safe place to work on those issues are important to the therapy process. He provides encouragement and works with you on the ability to slow down and gain an idea of the deeper issues in your life and achieve positive life goals. Areas include helping the individual understand certain patterns/behaviors. Family/Divorce/child issues, drug/ alcohol addictions, gaming addictions, DUI /chemical evaluations, relapse prevention, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and and divorce issues. Asperger's/autism issues.
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Bianca Yvonne Matter
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MS, LPC, SEP
Verified Verified
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
Bianca strives to effectively combine approaches from different psychological theories to address the individual on all levels of the human experience: affective, behavioral, cognitive, physiological, and spiritual. Bianca works with individuals, couples, and groups and welcomes welcomes adolescents through adults that are experiencing a variety of stressors and dis-ease; they include: anxiety, depression as well as other intrapersonal challenges, interpersonal difficulties, acute and complex trauma, and chronic medical issues (for example auto-immune diseases).
Bianca strives to effectively combine approaches from different psychological theories to address the individual on all levels of the human experience: affective, behavioral, cognitive, physiological, and spiritual. Bianca works with individuals, couples, and groups and welcomes welcomes adolescents through adults that are experiencing a variety of stressors and dis-ease; they include: anxiety, depression as well as other intrapersonal challenges, interpersonal difficulties, acute and complex trauma, and chronic medical issues (for example auto-immune diseases).
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Maisa Boyte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416 (Online Only)
I am accepting new patients. I currently focus on working with adults, couples and teens who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, disordered eating, eating disorders and relationship concerns. I aim to create an environment where the client feels supported and empowered in order to explore past and present experiences. I work to help clients identify challenges in their life and understand how these challenges or behavior patterns have developed. As a social worker, I am committed to creating a therapeutic space that values multiculturalism and diversity.
I am accepting new patients. I currently focus on working with adults, couples and teens who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, disordered eating, eating disorders and relationship concerns. I aim to create an environment where the client feels supported and empowered in order to explore past and present experiences. I work to help clients identify challenges in their life and understand how these challenges or behavior patterns have developed. As a social worker, I am committed to creating a therapeutic space that values multiculturalism and diversity.
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Maureen Trefethren
Counselor, MA, NCC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Saint Louis Park, MN 55426 (Online Only)
I am a firm believer that understanding how health concerns and physical symptoms can show up hand in hand with mental health is incredibly valuable. I believe that the better you understand how your body and mind interact, the more ability you will have to manage symptoms. I have been trained to work with trauma, substance abuse, PTSD, chronic illness, family systems, couples, children, groups & individuals. My unique background having worked in medicine also helps in working with individuals with chronic illness. My time in EMS can aid in working with individuals from the military, emergency services & medical personnel.
I am a firm believer that understanding how health concerns and physical symptoms can show up hand in hand with mental health is incredibly valuable. I believe that the better you understand how your body and mind interact, the more ability you will have to manage symptoms. I have been trained to work with trauma, substance abuse, PTSD, chronic illness, family systems, couples, children, groups & individuals. My unique background having worked in medicine also helps in working with individuals with chronic illness. My time in EMS can aid in working with individuals from the military, emergency services & medical personnel.
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Beth Alexandra Larson. Licensed Psychologist
Psychologist, MA, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
Deciding to ask for help when dealing with life's struggles is a very important step. Finding the right person to work with is equally important. I am happy to meet with you and let you know where I would focus. If you decide we are not the right fit I will help you find the person that is right for you.
Deciding to ask for help when dealing with life's struggles is a very important step. Finding the right person to work with is equally important. I am happy to meet with you and let you know where I would focus. If you decide we are not the right fit I will help you find the person that is right for you.
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Julie graduated from The Adler Graduate School of Minnesota and The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Special Education Teacher, and Parent and Adult Educator. Her specialties include working with families with young children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with daily functioning or are striving for a more balanced, holistic, and fulfilling lifestyle. Through the use of multiple approaches, including CBT, solution-focused, humanistic, Adlerian, nutrition, and fitness counseling, she facilitates relational living within a systems approach.
Julie graduated from The Adler Graduate School of Minnesota and The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Special Education Teacher, and Parent and Adult Educator. Her specialties include working with families with young children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with daily functioning or are striving for a more balanced, holistic, and fulfilling lifestyle. Through the use of multiple approaches, including CBT, solution-focused, humanistic, Adlerian, nutrition, and fitness counseling, she facilitates relational living within a systems approach.
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Andrea Angela Johnson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LAMFT
Verified Verified
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
I enjoy working with couples and individuals of all ages who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting issues, and relational challenges such as infidelity. I consider much of what I do to be allowing client's to gently and curiously grow in their ability to reflect on the stories they have formed about their journey. I have a great deal of gratitude for the deep, sometimes painful, places my clients allow me to explore alongside them. Regardless of where you find yourself, I would be honored to sit with you.
I enjoy working with couples and individuals of all ages who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting issues, and relational challenges such as infidelity. I consider much of what I do to be allowing client's to gently and curiously grow in their ability to reflect on the stories they have formed about their journey. I have a great deal of gratitude for the deep, sometimes painful, places my clients allow me to explore alongside them. Regardless of where you find yourself, I would be honored to sit with you.
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Cedar Hill Therapy provides sensitive, knowledgeable, evidence-based therapy to couples, families, & individuals. For some people, therapy is the beginning of a transformation for their lives and relationships; for others it can help them solve a specific issue and move forward with more confidence and less anxiety. Therapy may help you to see things in a different way or help make a decision that moves you forward.
Cedar Hill Therapy provides sensitive, knowledgeable, evidence-based therapy to couples, families, & individuals. For some people, therapy is the beginning of a transformation for their lives and relationships; for others it can help them solve a specific issue and move forward with more confidence and less anxiety. Therapy may help you to see things in a different way or help make a decision that moves you forward.
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The therapists at Emerge Therapy can help you understand and transform long-standing patterns that no longer serve you well. This includes being curious about early and current relationships, exploring unacceptable or difficult emotions, and increasing awareness of the relationship between mind and body. We have a holistic perspective on mental health and seek lasting change through in-depth and integrative work.
The therapists at Emerge Therapy can help you understand and transform long-standing patterns that no longer serve you well. This includes being curious about early and current relationships, exploring unacceptable or difficult emotions, and increasing awareness of the relationship between mind and body. We have a holistic perspective on mental health and seek lasting change through in-depth and integrative work.
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Quality of life is determined by balancing life's critical components. Dr.Alfred Adler created Individual Psychology based on these components. Adler developed :
OUR LIFE TASKS
1. An adequate sense of self
2. The connection to a significant other.
3. A purpose driven life.
4. Spirituality, a belief in something more than
yourself.
Dr. Adler believed being unbalanced in any of these areas created uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. A continuation of and consequence of these thoughts and feeling is psychological dysfunction.
Quality of life is determined by balancing life's critical components. Dr.Alfred Adler created Individual Psychology based on these components. Adler developed :
OUR LIFE TASKS
1. An adequate sense of self
2. The connection to a significant other.
3. A purpose driven life.
4. Spirituality, a belief in something more than
yourself.
Dr. Adler believed being unbalanced in any of these areas created uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. A continuation of and consequence of these thoughts and feeling is psychological dysfunction.
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I work with people who have symptoms, such as depression and anxiety, and with people who feel as though they are not moving forward in life in the ways they had hoped. They may feel frustrated that they are not finding satisfying relationships or the gratifying career that they had always thought they would.
I work with people who have symptoms, such as depression and anxiety, and with people who feel as though they are not moving forward in life in the ways they had hoped. They may feel frustrated that they are not finding satisfying relationships or the gratifying career that they had always thought they would.
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Jennifer Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
We all go through difficult times in our lives that can be painful, overwhelming, and confusing. Sometimes we need help navigating these difficult times. As a therapist, I value creating a safe space where we can explore your life and dynamics that keep you feeling stuck. I have specific training in psychodynamic psychotherapy. Therefore, I feel passionate about getting to know you as an individual and helping you discover new insight about your emotions, beliefs, internal conflicts, and relational patterns. Together we can help you gain clarity, experience healing, and free yourself up to live a more fulfilling life.
We all go through difficult times in our lives that can be painful, overwhelming, and confusing. Sometimes we need help navigating these difficult times. As a therapist, I value creating a safe space where we can explore your life and dynamics that keep you feeling stuck. I have specific training in psychodynamic psychotherapy. Therefore, I feel passionate about getting to know you as an individual and helping you discover new insight about your emotions, beliefs, internal conflicts, and relational patterns. Together we can help you gain clarity, experience healing, and free yourself up to live a more fulfilling life.
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Eric F. Boone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
Psychotherapy is something that happens between people...you and me. It is a process that I expertly and sensitively guide, but it is something that we experience together. Relationships, past and present, may be a source of pain, frustration, or fear...but they are also the key to unlocking your full potential. Together, we will work to alleviate your most pressing problems as well as to develop a fuller understanding of the deeper, underlying issues that keep you stuck in emotional and relational patterns that limit your capacity to more fully give and receive love.
Psychotherapy is something that happens between people...you and me. It is a process that I expertly and sensitively guide, but it is something that we experience together. Relationships, past and present, may be a source of pain, frustration, or fear...but they are also the key to unlocking your full potential. Together, we will work to alleviate your most pressing problems as well as to develop a fuller understanding of the deeper, underlying issues that keep you stuck in emotional and relational patterns that limit your capacity to more fully give and receive love.
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We have multiple talented clinicians. Our approach to therapy is informed primarily by psychodynamic principles. The emphasis is on creating a safe, supportive environment in which to explore and develop insights into underlying feelings and thoughts. Together we will uncover deeply held assumptions that, although may have been useful at one time, today reinforce ways of coping in the world that are no longer effective or relevant.
We have multiple talented clinicians. Our approach to therapy is informed primarily by psychodynamic principles. The emphasis is on creating a safe, supportive environment in which to explore and develop insights into underlying feelings and thoughts. Together we will uncover deeply held assumptions that, although may have been useful at one time, today reinforce ways of coping in the world that are no longer effective or relevant.
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Loni A Fagel
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, MEd, LPCC
Verified Verified
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
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.
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.
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Jessica L. Metzger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Saint Louis Park, MN 55436 (Online Only)
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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.
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Psychoanalytic Therapists
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviors. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behavior is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.