Self-Harming Therapists in Saint Louis Park, MN
Nicole is an empathetic, direct, and nonjudgmental therapist who utilizes compassion and humor in their work with youth. As a Japanese American and member of the LGBTQ+ community, Nicole is passionate about providing a social justice lens and safe space to discuss systemic oppression, implicit biases, the current political environment, and the impact of these environmental stressors on the therapeutic relationship and our collective mental health.
Nicole is an empathetic, direct, and nonjudgmental therapist who utilizes compassion and humor in their work with youth. As a Japanese American and member of the LGBTQ+ community, Nicole is passionate about providing a social justice lens and safe space to discuss systemic oppression, implicit biases, the current political environment, and the impact of these environmental stressors on the therapeutic relationship and our collective mental health.
My commitment in therapy is to help people live their fully authentic life - in whatever way that looks like to you. I have a particular passion for those who love outside the box - I specialize in working with polyamory and non-monogamy, kink, and queer and trans individuals. I like to get curious about the things that make you unique, and find ways to make those parts shine, while also holding space for the difficulty of living with marginalized identities. While I am not a trained trauma therapist, trauma, both single-instance and complex, informs all of my work.
My commitment in therapy is to help people live their fully authentic life - in whatever way that looks like to you. I have a particular passion for those who love outside the box - I specialize in working with polyamory and non-monogamy, kink, and queer and trans individuals. I like to get curious about the things that make you unique, and find ways to make those parts shine, while also holding space for the difficulty of living with marginalized identities. While I am not a trained trauma therapist, trauma, both single-instance and complex, informs all of my work.
Healing happens best in consideration of the whole person. Culture, personal identity, and lifestyle are components of self that should be explored and celebrated throughout the therapy process. Curiosity, humor, and compassion can be found within my therapeutic space. As a counselor, I utilize a strength-based approach that focuses on building feelings of empowerment and self-efficacy.
Healing happens best in consideration of the whole person. Culture, personal identity, and lifestyle are components of self that should be explored and celebrated throughout the therapy process. Curiosity, humor, and compassion can be found within my therapeutic space. As a counselor, I utilize a strength-based approach that focuses on building feelings of empowerment and self-efficacy.
Nikhil Kaistha
Counselor, MSEd, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) serving the Twin Cities area, passionate about helping and supporting people. I believe that as humans we are always evolving from the experiences that life offers, which has steered me to believe in the interconnectedness of all life, and therefore my practice operates from a framework honoring the unity of the mind, body and spirit. I believe that each person is unique and that there is no one approach to the problems they present.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) serving the Twin Cities area, passionate about helping and supporting people. I believe that as humans we are always evolving from the experiences that life offers, which has steered me to believe in the interconnectedness of all life, and therefore my practice operates from a framework honoring the unity of the mind, body and spirit. I believe that each person is unique and that there is no one approach to the problems they present.
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.
Kathleen Sprole
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416 (Online Only)
I want to help you heal, grow, and thrive in your life. I know you are tired of being in pain and want the stress (and the ways it's impacting your life) to end. I want that for you, too. I believe each person has inner strengths and resources, but we sometimes lose touch with them. I want to help you reconnect with those strengths, build new strategies that work in your life, as well as increase your resilience and find ways to thrive.
I want to help you heal, grow, and thrive in your life. I know you are tired of being in pain and want the stress (and the ways it's impacting your life) to end. I want that for you, too. I believe each person has inner strengths and resources, but we sometimes lose touch with them. I want to help you reconnect with those strengths, build new strategies that work in your life, as well as increase your resilience and find ways to thrive.
Kelly Buchta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
Joy. It’s what we’re all searching for. Sometimes we need some help along the way to find it. Whether you are searching for joy for yourself, your child, or your family, we are here for you. Through a relational and compassionate approach we will help you uncover the strength and capacity that already exist within you and help you develop new skills allowing you to persevere, blossom, and thrive.
Joy. It’s what we’re all searching for. Sometimes we need some help along the way to find it. Whether you are searching for joy for yourself, your child, or your family, we are here for you. Through a relational and compassionate approach we will help you uncover the strength and capacity that already exist within you and help you develop new skills allowing you to persevere, blossom, and thrive.
Kate Schmidt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis Park, MN 55426
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker as well as an MN-BSW Approved Clinical Supervisor. I work with young adults, adults, couples and families. I believe in providing space to show up as your authentic self and believe that transformative work begins through connection with a trusted therapist. I pull from my own life experiences and weave many therapeutic approaches into my work. My goal is to join with you in your healing, and I am committed to providing a supportive, caring, and nonjudgmental space in order to witness and explore your stories. I value transparency in therapeutic work and believe that therapy is a partnership
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker as well as an MN-BSW Approved Clinical Supervisor. I work with young adults, adults, couples and families. I believe in providing space to show up as your authentic self and believe that transformative work begins through connection with a trusted therapist. I pull from my own life experiences and weave many therapeutic approaches into my work. My goal is to join with you in your healing, and I am committed to providing a supportive, caring, and nonjudgmental space in order to witness and explore your stories. I value transparency in therapeutic work and believe that therapy is a partnership
Meg Schefter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
Hi! I'm Meg (they/she). I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensed in Minnesota. As a queer, non-binary, and neurodivergent human, I care deeply about providing affirming care to the LGBTQIA+ community and neurodiverse folx. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, students, teachers, athletes, those new to therapy, adults exploring their neurodiversity later in life, and people who have felt "stuck" with therapy in the past. I click especially well with creatives, ADHDers, and intellectualizers hoping to feel more! I am a trauma therapist and use Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) for trauma processing.
Hi! I'm Meg (they/she). I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensed in Minnesota. As a queer, non-binary, and neurodivergent human, I care deeply about providing affirming care to the LGBTQIA+ community and neurodiverse folx. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, students, teachers, athletes, those new to therapy, adults exploring their neurodiversity later in life, and people who have felt "stuck" with therapy in the past. I click especially well with creatives, ADHDers, and intellectualizers hoping to feel more! I am a trauma therapist and use Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) for trauma processing.
Joy. It’s what we’re all searching for. Sometimes we need some help along the way to find it. Whether you are searching for joy for yourself, your child, or your family, we are here for you. Through a relational and compassionate approach we will help you uncover the strength and capacity that already exist within you and help you develop new skills allowing you to persevere, blossom, and thrive.
Joy. It’s what we’re all searching for. Sometimes we need some help along the way to find it. Whether you are searching for joy for yourself, your child, or your family, we are here for you. Through a relational and compassionate approach we will help you uncover the strength and capacity that already exist within you and help you develop new skills allowing you to persevere, blossom, and thrive.
Gail M. Yost
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
It is an amazing feeling when you feel heard and understood. Knowing your story will be held with great care and compassion only adds to feeling emotionally safe. Would you like to have that feeling? No longer feeling emotionally exhausted or being held back by anxiety, depression, or a disturbing experience. Let's explore new possibilities. If you are ready for change, give me a call. During this pandemic and beyond, Gail Yost and Associates is now offering telehealth/virtual visits for your convenience and care. We understand that times like this can be challenging on many levels and want to be sure that you feel supported.
It is an amazing feeling when you feel heard and understood. Knowing your story will be held with great care and compassion only adds to feeling emotionally safe. Would you like to have that feeling? No longer feeling emotionally exhausted or being held back by anxiety, depression, or a disturbing experience. Let's explore new possibilities. If you are ready for change, give me a call. During this pandemic and beyond, Gail Yost and Associates is now offering telehealth/virtual visits for your convenience and care. We understand that times like this can be challenging on many levels and want to be sure that you feel supported.
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Katie completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology at DePauw University in Indiana and went on to receive her master's degree in counseling and psychological services from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Katie has clinical experience in a variety of settings, and now serves as a co-director of a group practice, Novo Behavioral Health in Wayzata, Minnesota. She is dedicated to providing creative and evidence-based counseling services that help young people gain skills, build resilience and establish healthy functioning.
Katie completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology at DePauw University in Indiana and went on to receive her master's degree in counseling and psychological services from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Katie has clinical experience in a variety of settings, and now serves as a co-director of a group practice, Novo Behavioral Health in Wayzata, Minnesota. She is dedicated to providing creative and evidence-based counseling services that help young people gain skills, build resilience and establish healthy functioning.
“We all get stuck" sometimes and need someone to confide in. I will meet you with compassion, understanding and humor, as well as the support you need as you identify your own skills and strengths to help you live your best life. I offer expert knowledge in working with individuals, and families of all ages and cultures. I love that I get to work with people who want to do and feel better, and I am eager to provide you with guidance and strategies as you move towards positive change in your life. Everything can always be different!”
“We all get stuck" sometimes and need someone to confide in. I will meet you with compassion, understanding and humor, as well as the support you need as you identify your own skills and strengths to help you live your best life. I offer expert knowledge in working with individuals, and families of all ages and cultures. I love that I get to work with people who want to do and feel better, and I am eager to provide you with guidance and strategies as you move towards positive change in your life. Everything can always be different!”
Do you find yourself wondering if there are ways to live a healthier life? Have healthier relationships? Looking for balance and support in using more positive coping skills on a daily basis? I enjoy providing professional, confidential, compassionate, creative therapy services for adults and adolescents to help people improve and strengthen their lives and relationships. I use a positive, strength-based, whole person approach to help clients through their life journey while feeling honored to walk the walk with them.
Do you find yourself wondering if there are ways to live a healthier life? Have healthier relationships? Looking for balance and support in using more positive coping skills on a daily basis? I enjoy providing professional, confidential, compassionate, creative therapy services for adults and adolescents to help people improve and strengthen their lives and relationships. I use a positive, strength-based, whole person approach to help clients through their life journey while feeling honored to walk the walk with them.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist(LMFT) and work with adult individuals and couples. I work with a wide range of people surrounding topics of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, along with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness(SPMI). I have a long history of working in-home with my clients and I have extensive work with individuals in crisis and SPMI; along with racial, economic, sexual, and gender diversity. I strive to cater my therapy toward the individual and meet others where they are at in their healing process. I use a person centered approach and I am an inclusive and trauma informed therapist.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist(LMFT) and work with adult individuals and couples. I work with a wide range of people surrounding topics of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, along with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness(SPMI). I have a long history of working in-home with my clients and I have extensive work with individuals in crisis and SPMI; along with racial, economic, sexual, and gender diversity. I strive to cater my therapy toward the individual and meet others where they are at in their healing process. I use a person centered approach and I am an inclusive and trauma informed therapist.
Accepting new clients! If you are seeking someone to listen and hear your experiences while helping you process difficulties or challenges, set goals, encourage healthy growth, and improve self-care, I am a resource of support! Individuals who are wanting better health, more strength, greater peace, and the ability to explore their potential in life, I am here to help you with steps to improving life to benefit your day to day experience. Time with me will offer peace and allow you to release what is not serving you and reach your picture of what life can be. I will be here to help you find a better place with life's journey.
Accepting new clients! If you are seeking someone to listen and hear your experiences while helping you process difficulties or challenges, set goals, encourage healthy growth, and improve self-care, I am a resource of support! Individuals who are wanting better health, more strength, greater peace, and the ability to explore their potential in life, I am here to help you with steps to improving life to benefit your day to day experience. Time with me will offer peace and allow you to release what is not serving you and reach your picture of what life can be. I will be here to help you find a better place with life's journey.
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.
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.
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.
Joy. It’s what we’re all searching for. Sometimes we need some help along the way to find it. Whether you are searching for joy for yourself, your child, or your family, we are here for you. Through a relational and compassionate approach we will help you uncover the strength and capacity that already exist within you and help you develop new skills allowing you to persevere, blossom, and thrive. We are dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and adults find their courage and their calm, helping parents find the most effective parenting strategies, and helping families interact with more empathy and compassion.
Joy. It’s what we’re all searching for. Sometimes we need some help along the way to find it. Whether you are searching for joy for yourself, your child, or your family, we are here for you. Through a relational and compassionate approach we will help you uncover the strength and capacity that already exist within you and help you develop new skills allowing you to persevere, blossom, and thrive. We are dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and adults find their courage and their calm, helping parents find the most effective parenting strategies, and helping families interact with more empathy and compassion.
Christina Goerdt
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSE, MHP
Verified Verified
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416 (Online Only)
I use a variety of modalities and theories, tailoring each to fit client needs. I practice with a trauma focused, strength based, person-centered approach and believe the client is the most intricate part of the therapeutic process. I have a background and interest in working with individuals who struggle with complex trauma, personality disorders, ADHD, attachment issues, and PTSD. I am socially informed and knowledgeable on the community and societal issues experienced by BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals. In my free time I enjoy traveling the world, propagating plants, spending time in nature, and playing with my animals.
I use a variety of modalities and theories, tailoring each to fit client needs. I practice with a trauma focused, strength based, person-centered approach and believe the client is the most intricate part of the therapeutic process. I have a background and interest in working with individuals who struggle with complex trauma, personality disorders, ADHD, attachment issues, and PTSD. I am socially informed and knowledgeable on the community and societal issues experienced by BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals. In my free time I enjoy traveling the world, propagating plants, spending time in nature, and playing with my animals.
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How does therapy for self-harm work?
A person may turn to self-injury so that they can distract themselves from their stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances. Therapy can address the cause of an individual’s suffering. A therapist can help a person understand why they may want to self-harm and help the person learn new methods of coping. A person may have poor emotion regulation, and treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is helpful for breaking this behaviour. In addition, treatment such as dialectical behavior therapy can help a person manage their tolerance of distress.
Which therapies are best for self-harm?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, and mentalisation-based therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are common approaches for people who have painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual cope with distress, regulate emotions, and manage impulsive urges.
Does the tendency to self-harm mean the person is suicidal?
Having this urge does not mean the individual suffers from suicidal ideation. People who want to self-injure look to distract or alleviate themselves from the pain they are experiencing. People with suicidal tendencies want to end life altogether. However, this does not mean a person with the intent to self-harm will not attempt suicide.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for self-harm?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Clients may see improvement within 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, maybe, a six-month period. People, especially those with co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, may need to continue therapy for up to 12 to 18 months.