Existential Therapists in Saint Paul, MN

Hello, I'm so glad you’re here! I believe that strong, affirming relationships are at the core of our mental well-being and my goal is to support and guide the client as they navigate their relationships, challenges, and whatever life throws their way. I identify as 1.5 gen Asian American and tend to approach therapy through a systemic lens. Together, my hope is to support clients in exploring their values and strengths and working towards becoming their more authentic selves.

My style is to support you in connecting with and understanding your deepest agendas and to facilitate the expansion of your capacity to live authentically, with all the parts of yourself. Many people have an intuition of when it's time to make changes, but are uncertain about how to do this, or where to begin. I'll help you generate the right conditions for change by first working to thoroughly understand your inner landscape, and what it’s like to be you. I'll assist you in refining your own instruction manual, find a useful balance between acceptance and discipline, and live a life with more self-compassion.

I seek to create a therapeutic space that is validating towards my clients’ identities and lived experiences. I believe both the client and counselor have expertise and insight to bring to the collaborative therapeutic relationship. Together, we can curiously explore feelings, thoughts, identity, life events, meaning, and stressors as I believe increased self-awareness is key in addressing deeply-rooted anxieties and tensions and distressing thoughts and emotions.

You may feel like you are stuck or moving through life without purpose or meaning, like your brain is on autopilot reacting to the world instead of responding mindfully or with meaning. My role as a therapist involves helping people tap into their inner healing systems in order to turn down the volume of incessant thoughts, soften the rough edges of the past, and overall feel empowered in approaching life with greater clarity, ease, creativity, and confidence.

Change is tough. Seeking assistance is not only beneficial, but also human. And that is where I join you. I consider myself a therapeutic Sherpa—I know the way, but you need to take each step. That path leads through one’s difficulties, mucking about courageously and authentically. I love what I do, possessing both skill and experience, and am honored to walk beside you as we address your concerns.

Greg frequently works with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, family of origin issues, identity and self-esteem, chronic pain/illness, and trauma. Greg grounds his work in relationship and holds space for clients as they find insight and healing through an exploration of their inner world. He welcomes the messiness that may come with this exploration, serving as a container or guide. No one needs to face that alone. Greg enjoys working with clients who have intersecting identities, and he strives to be anti-racist, LGBTQ+ affirming, and non-ableist.

In a demanding world, you can find resilience within yourself. As a therapist, my goal is to see you develop ways to persevere and grow—ways that speak to your values and your needs.

I enjoy working with individuals and couples (18+) from all backgrounds, and have a particular investment in supporting folks with marginalized identities and backgrounds. I have distinct competence working with relational problems, anxiety, obsessive compulsive presentations, trauma recovery, sexual health concerns, eating disorders, life transitions, identity development, and the LGBTQIA+ community.

Having challenges with mental health can be overwhelming, lonely, and distressing. My goal is to welcome you and/or your loved ones to a comfortable space where we can explore these difficulties. I come with an accepting trauma-informed mindset to encourage learning, growth, and perseverance. Let me join you in finding your strengths and resilience.

At Kendra Snyder Therapy & Associates, our therapists specialize in supporting those who have been touched by adoption, grief, loss, trauma, and hurt from religion, as well as people who desire increased connection, to explore personal identity, and to find an authentic belief system or spirituality. We create an open and inviting space for others to engage in deep introspective reflection that helps foster creativity, authenticity, and expansion.

Do you feel like you need footing in your life? Do you long for connection and closeness to others but struggle with the path there? Does anxiety, depression, and worry keep you from being the person you wish you could be? I am an attachment-oriented practitioner looking to work with children/adolescents (ages 7+), adults, couples and families who struggle with communication and everyday life. I greatly enjoy working with teens and their families to build coping skills as they manage life transitions, family dynamics and/or parental separation. I welcome all people across the gender and sexuality spectrum!

I work with adolescents and adults needing support in addressing existential concerns, life transitions, relational issues, anxiety, depression, substance use issues, self-esteem, and trauma. I am person-centered and utilize psychodynamic therapy, emotional processing, mindfulness and attachment-based therapy to support you in your healing journey.

I believe that the more we try to change ourselves, the more we become stuck. My goal in our therapeutic process is to understand, as best as I can, what it’s like to be you. By exploring and understanding the obstacles that have hindered your growth a spontaneous process of change and healing emerges. I aim to support you on your unique journey of self-discovery as you navigate life’s challenges and the existential dilemmas we all face.

On the outside you look like you've got it completely together, but inside you're struggling. Perhaps you are self-critical, disconnected from others, or stuck in a job that is not the right fit. Or maybe you are enduring a painful dynamic in your relationship with your romantic partner, parent, child, friend, or co-worker. If any of these resonate, self-exploration can help you discover the root cause of your shame, loneliness, disconnection, existential angst, and stagnation. With help, you can cultivate a kinder relationship with yourself, deeper connections with others, and a more meaningful life at work and beyond.

Do you find it difficult to be kind to yourself? Do you feel as if your creativity is stifled? Do your relationships feel unmanageable? Perhaps you have been told you are too sensitive or that you think too much. You don't need to keep it inside. I know how important it is to feel seen and heard without judgement. I am good at identifying hidden strengths... strengths you may discount due to self-criticism and emotional pain. We can work together to help you love yourself so that you may be able to fully experience the love of others, accomplish the things you hope to accomplish, and gain a more positive perspective on your life.

My background includes working with couples, families, and individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma-related disorders, and substance abuse. I will work with anyone looking to make a change in their life or better adapt to their current situation. I have clinical experience working with adolescents, couples, adults, and leading substance use groups. I love working with a diverse range of ages, genders, and backgrounds.

Self-exploration with a compassionate, curiously-engaged presence is a powerful experience which results in deep, lasting change. Often times, our experience of the world and ourselves can feel vaguely yet urgently unsatisfying. Sometimes we unconsciously live in a reality which no longer feels like it "fits", but we know therapy is about opening up to see yourself and the world in a new, more boundless way. Confusion is a great step towards new growth, and we can work together to help you experience life more fully. (For efficient scheduling purposes, please email rather than call)

When we feel stuck in life everything can feel difficult and like a battle; I believe there is no need to face issues alone. With a collaborative approach, I can help people better understand the life events that have shaped their view of the world. Every individual experiences events that can discourage us. My goal is to help highlight the unique strengths that lie within all of us. I strive to help children/adolescents, families, and adults to recognize the meaning they attach to life experiences. When we understand the meaning we attach to events, we better understand our choices.

Are you struggling with feeling like an outsider, experiencing abuse or bullying, dealing with anxiety or depression, or working in a toxic environment? Do you need a safe space to process your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment? Are you seeking validation, understanding, and a way to heal from past traumas? Is your goal to gain tools to cope with life's challenges and feel empowered to make positive changes? If so, seeking therapy is a courageous and important step towards achieving your mental health and well-being.