Parenting Therapists in Saint Paul, MN
Sarah Berlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LGSW, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55105
I work with adults and young children using a warm, collaborative approach. My adult specialties include anxiety, depression, perinatal mental health, parenting/bonding difficulties, childhood trauma, and abortion/reproductive justice. I also value working with single and LGBTQ+ parents. Together we explore past experiences, relationships, and patterns within a secure therapeutic relationship to foster growth. I honor clients’ diverse identities and recognize that many internal struggles are reflective of systemic, sociopolitical issues.
I work with adults and young children using a warm, collaborative approach. My adult specialties include anxiety, depression, perinatal mental health, parenting/bonding difficulties, childhood trauma, and abortion/reproductive justice. I also value working with single and LGBTQ+ parents. Together we explore past experiences, relationships, and patterns within a secure therapeutic relationship to foster growth. I honor clients’ diverse identities and recognize that many internal struggles are reflective of systemic, sociopolitical issues.
I am passionate about helping people explore those parts and how they came to be, and gain insight into how they impact us in relationships, parenting, and daily life.
My goal is to create a space for us to work in therapy that nurtures vulnerability, curiosity, and compassion. I believe meaningful relationships are what helps us heal, so I focus on helping you develop more secure patterns of relating - to yourself and to your loved ones - so you can experience deeper connection and understanding.
I am passionate about helping people explore those parts and how they came to be, and gain insight into how they impact us in relationships, parenting, and daily life.
My goal is to create a space for us to work in therapy that nurtures vulnerability, curiosity, and compassion. I believe meaningful relationships are what helps us heal, so I focus on helping you develop more secure patterns of relating - to yourself and to your loved ones - so you can experience deeper connection and understanding.
Katia R. Lopez-Petrovich
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, NCC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55114
Trained (Oregon) Parenting Management Trainning Prog.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist/Bilingual Psychotherapist focused on providing a range of services for the community including Individual and Family Therapy for Adolescents and Adults. I am not only bilingual (Spanish Language) but fully bicultural as well. I have an experience of more of 15 years. My areas of clinical specialty are mood disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, trauma, complex trauma, PTSD, abuse and neglect issues, attachment trauma, acculturation issues, women's issues, post-partum depression, infertility grief & loss, multicultural family adjustments and parenting.
Trained (Oregon) Parenting Management Trainning Prog.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist/Bilingual Psychotherapist focused on providing a range of services for the community including Individual and Family Therapy for Adolescents and Adults. I am not only bilingual (Spanish Language) but fully bicultural as well. I have an experience of more of 15 years. My areas of clinical specialty are mood disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, trauma, complex trauma, PTSD, abuse and neglect issues, attachment trauma, acculturation issues, women's issues, post-partum depression, infertility grief & loss, multicultural family adjustments and parenting.
Katie Nissly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55114
Waitlist for new clients
Most of us are doing our best... AND the roles/stress we take on (and the roles/stress put upon us) can really have an impact on how we feel and how we function. Although I welcome a range of client concerns, my passion is for helping adults who are struggling with the complex world of relationships, stress-management, parenting, and self-acceptance. If you are feeling overwhelmed or insecure as a parent, if you are overly stressed by life transitions, or otherwise feeling stuck or imbalanced, I'd love to walk beside you on your journey toward wellness.
Most of us are doing our best... AND the roles/stress we take on (and the roles/stress put upon us) can really have an impact on how we feel and how we function. Although I welcome a range of client concerns, my passion is for helping adults who are struggling with the complex world of relationships, stress-management, parenting, and self-acceptance. If you are feeling overwhelmed or insecure as a parent, if you are overly stressed by life transitions, or otherwise feeling stuck or imbalanced, I'd love to walk beside you on your journey toward wellness.
Relationships are my area of focus: Romantic, Friends, Community, Business, and Family: adult child/ parent, intergenerational, stepfamily, poly, LGBTQ+, queer, and trans.
I have immediate in-person and virtual openings. I work with people individually or relationally who are committed to learning and development. Together, we'll improve communication patterns and relationships skills; deepen or build your purpose and joy for living; create a life that is more in alignment with your desires and values; foster the care and respect you want; consider and support your identity and its full expression; and manage challenges with more skill and confidence. Living intentionally, including being in therapy, isn't always easy. But it's often far more satisfying than repeating our outdated habits.
Relationships are my area of focus: Romantic, Friends, Community, Business, and Family: adult child/ parent, intergenerational, stepfamily, poly, LGBTQ+, queer, and trans.
I have immediate in-person and virtual openings. I work with people individually or relationally who are committed to learning and development. Together, we'll improve communication patterns and relationships skills; deepen or build your purpose and joy for living; create a life that is more in alignment with your desires and values; foster the care and respect you want; consider and support your identity and its full expression; and manage challenges with more skill and confidence. Living intentionally, including being in therapy, isn't always easy. But it's often far more satisfying than repeating our outdated habits.
NuVyb Consulting
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Hurting? Feeling Alone? Stressed out? Uncertain about the future? Is the weight of day to day life feeling unbearable right now? Daily ongoing stress can have a negative impact on your health and well-being. It may be difficult to believe that life can be good again when we are facing so many unknowns. Let me hold it with you. . . traumatic events, losing people and connections, parenting challenges or simply questioning parts of life that don’t make sense. It is helpful to have a trusted person to openly talk to, sort out conflicting emotions, gain insight, and develop a plan to live your desired life again.
Hurting? Feeling Alone? Stressed out? Uncertain about the future? Is the weight of day to day life feeling unbearable right now? Daily ongoing stress can have a negative impact on your health and well-being. It may be difficult to believe that life can be good again when we are facing so many unknowns. Let me hold it with you. . . traumatic events, losing people and connections, parenting challenges or simply questioning parts of life that don’t make sense. It is helpful to have a trusted person to openly talk to, sort out conflicting emotions, gain insight, and develop a plan to live your desired life again.
I enjoy incorporating parents into session and encouraging the parent and child while change occurs.
My professional experiences have taught me that my passion is working with children and families. I have a wealth of knowledge in infant and child mental health. Also, I work with children who have trauma histories and the families that care for them. I have experience assisting with adoption issues, family work, anxiety, depression, PTSD, coping with life change, and child and adolescent mental health issues. Working collaboratively with parents is also an essential part of my therapy practice.
I enjoy incorporating parents into session and encouraging the parent and child while change occurs.
My professional experiences have taught me that my passion is working with children and families. I have a wealth of knowledge in infant and child mental health. Also, I work with children who have trauma histories and the families that care for them. I have experience assisting with adoption issues, family work, anxiety, depression, PTSD, coping with life change, and child and adolescent mental health issues. Working collaboratively with parents is also an essential part of my therapy practice.
I am trained to help those with a variety of life problems including; depression, anxiety, grief, loss and separation, self-esteem issues, family, parenting and/or relationship issues, physical and sexual abuse, anger management and substance use issues.
By combining a back-ground in nursing, psychology and social work, my goal is to help individuals achieve a greater sense of physical, emotional and spiritual well being. I provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals and couples who want to explore issues that may be contributing to their feelings of being stuck or dissatisfied with their way of being. I view the therapy process as a joint venture between myself and the client. I believe that every individual has the capacity to answer their own questions by drawing from their own inner wisdom.
I am trained to help those with a variety of life problems including; depression, anxiety, grief, loss and separation, self-esteem issues, family, parenting and/or relationship issues, physical and sexual abuse, anger management and substance use issues.
By combining a back-ground in nursing, psychology and social work, my goal is to help individuals achieve a greater sense of physical, emotional and spiritual well being. I provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals and couples who want to explore issues that may be contributing to their feelings of being stuck or dissatisfied with their way of being. I view the therapy process as a joint venture between myself and the client. I believe that every individual has the capacity to answer their own questions by drawing from their own inner wisdom.
Heather Deveny-Leggitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55106
I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment issues, family of origin work, and parenting challenges.
I strive to provide a safe, supportive space for you to feel seen and heard. I believe that gaining insight and approaching oneself with compassion allows for healing. While exploring emotions and relational patterns, I integrate information about current neuro-research that helps make sense of different reactions and/or stuck patterns. Together, we will work through unresolved issues, process them, and begin to move forward.
I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment issues, family of origin work, and parenting challenges.
I strive to provide a safe, supportive space for you to feel seen and heard. I believe that gaining insight and approaching oneself with compassion allows for healing. While exploring emotions and relational patterns, I integrate information about current neuro-research that helps make sense of different reactions and/or stuck patterns. Together, we will work through unresolved issues, process them, and begin to move forward.
Sharon Elizabeth Burris-Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, NBC-HWC
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55105 (Online Only)
My other specialties include extensive experience working with individuals who are dealing with chronic health conditions, parent counseling, postpartum depression/anxiety, infertility, blended family challenges, relationship and work-related stress, caregiver burnout, and compassion fatigue.
My intention is to provide a safe, supportive environment within the therapeutic relationship. My philosophy is strengths-based and holistic: I believe people have the capacity for resilience, creativity and resourcefulness. My role is to help my clients get to that place of knowing this for themselves so they can move forward in their lives and thrive. I am trained in mindfulness-based-stress reduction, and I am a Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach who has worked with a wide range of people on stress release, weight, exercise and nutrition. I am also a Licensed Clinical Independent Social Worker.
My other specialties include extensive experience working with individuals who are dealing with chronic health conditions, parent counseling, postpartum depression/anxiety, infertility, blended family challenges, relationship and work-related stress, caregiver burnout, and compassion fatigue.
My intention is to provide a safe, supportive environment within the therapeutic relationship. My philosophy is strengths-based and holistic: I believe people have the capacity for resilience, creativity and resourcefulness. My role is to help my clients get to that place of knowing this for themselves so they can move forward in their lives and thrive. I am trained in mindfulness-based-stress reduction, and I am a Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach who has worked with a wide range of people on stress release, weight, exercise and nutrition. I am also a Licensed Clinical Independent Social Worker.
Now accepting Blue Cross BlueShield. I believe that each person is their own healer and is capable of living life fully. My approach to therapy includes exploring our past experience, present circumstances, and future goals. I strive to create a non-judgmental, compassionate, and collaborative space for my clients. I have been a licensed masters level therapist for 6 years. My experience includes anxiety, depression, trauma, EMDR, substance use disorder, eating disorder, self esteem, body image, perinatal mental health, and parenting. Before becoming an LPCC I worked with severe and persistent mental health in residential settings.
Now accepting Blue Cross BlueShield. I believe that each person is their own healer and is capable of living life fully. My approach to therapy includes exploring our past experience, present circumstances, and future goals. I strive to create a non-judgmental, compassionate, and collaborative space for my clients. I have been a licensed masters level therapist for 6 years. My experience includes anxiety, depression, trauma, EMDR, substance use disorder, eating disorder, self esteem, body image, perinatal mental health, and parenting. Before becoming an LPCC I worked with severe and persistent mental health in residential settings.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55101
My practice is centered around supporting individuals and couples at those tricky life stage transitions. Together, we work towards developing a new rhythm of being, while integrating both their past and present identities as a person, partner, and parent. My approach to therapy is collaborative - where healing occurs within relational contexts. As I walk along side you, I attempt to remain rooted within a trauma informed, systems and attachment-based perspective.
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Taylor Cravey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55199
When working with families, I utilize a whole-family approach to partner with parents, creating family-centered parenting strategies while also holding space for their children’s social and emotional needs.
I believe that every person, no matter their age, deserves to have a space where they are unconditionally accepted. I work with children (ages 2 and up), teens, young adults and families to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for my clients to come as they are and untangle life’s complexities. I hold extensive experience working with Autism, ADHD, adoption and foster care, trauma and attachment challenges. I work to provide a safe, culturally responsive space for individuals and families, am social and racial justice oriented and LGBTQIA+ affirming. Additionally, I hold space for individuals of all abilities and identities.
When working with families, I utilize a whole-family approach to partner with parents, creating family-centered parenting strategies while also holding space for their children’s social and emotional needs.
I believe that every person, no matter their age, deserves to have a space where they are unconditionally accepted. I work with children (ages 2 and up), teens, young adults and families to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for my clients to come as they are and untangle life’s complexities. I hold extensive experience working with Autism, ADHD, adoption and foster care, trauma and attachment challenges. I work to provide a safe, culturally responsive space for individuals and families, am social and racial justice oriented and LGBTQIA+ affirming. Additionally, I hold space for individuals of all abilities and identities.
I specialize in adult issues: parenting, sex, relationships, anxiety, depression, and more.
Deciding to begin therapy can be a difficult decision requiring courage and strength. I commend you on taking the first step toward feeling better, self-enlightenment, more satisfying relationships (with ourselves, other adults, or children) and personal growth. Whether you are feeling stuck in life or unsure of the next step, facing conflict or unhappiness within a relationship, experiencing feelings of depression, loneliness, or anxiety, struggling to cope with a past or recent trauma or a painful personal history, therapy can be a rewarding and transformative experience that can help you heal and reclaim control of your life.
I specialize in adult issues: parenting, sex, relationships, anxiety, depression, and more.
Deciding to begin therapy can be a difficult decision requiring courage and strength. I commend you on taking the first step toward feeling better, self-enlightenment, more satisfying relationships (with ourselves, other adults, or children) and personal growth. Whether you are feeling stuck in life or unsure of the next step, facing conflict or unhappiness within a relationship, experiencing feelings of depression, loneliness, or anxiety, struggling to cope with a past or recent trauma or a painful personal history, therapy can be a rewarding and transformative experience that can help you heal and reclaim control of your life.
Meg Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55116 (Online Only)
I have extensive experience in perinatal mental health, pregnancy & postpartum concerns, reproductive trauma, and parenting support.
For the past 15 years, I have been supporting a variety of people to build mental wellness through therapeutic interventions. I am committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where my clients can explore their concerns, develop coping strategies, and foster personal growth. I strive to always be compassionate and practical, making a safe and comfortable place to share challenges and address them.
I have extensive experience in perinatal mental health, pregnancy & postpartum concerns, reproductive trauma, and parenting support.
For the past 15 years, I have been supporting a variety of people to build mental wellness through therapeutic interventions. I am committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where my clients can explore their concerns, develop coping strategies, and foster personal growth. I strive to always be compassionate and practical, making a safe and comfortable place to share challenges and address them.
One of our therapists, Erin specializes in working with Teens, Parents (together and apart), and People experiencing divorce! Erin founded the Co- Parenting Institute to help families find ways of coping through the changes when becoming parents and becoming parents after divorce! We offer all specialities and have a therapist that can fit anyone! .
Ellie’s therapists goal is to help people have access to a coach, teacher, therapist, confidant, counselor, and most of all person to share anything from your daily blunders to deepest secrets! If it's happening in your life, we provide judgement free counseling to help handle it head on, as a team! There is a positive vibe, an intuitive conscious and we place a special focus on engaging the whole family. We like to have fun, share new skills for stress management, and solve problems, while making sure individuals and families feel supported and safe while making change!
One of our therapists, Erin specializes in working with Teens, Parents (together and apart), and People experiencing divorce! Erin founded the Co- Parenting Institute to help families find ways of coping through the changes when becoming parents and becoming parents after divorce! We offer all specialities and have a therapist that can fit anyone! .
Ellie’s therapists goal is to help people have access to a coach, teacher, therapist, confidant, counselor, and most of all person to share anything from your daily blunders to deepest secrets! If it's happening in your life, we provide judgement free counseling to help handle it head on, as a team! There is a positive vibe, an intuitive conscious and we place a special focus on engaging the whole family. We like to have fun, share new skills for stress management, and solve problems, while making sure individuals and families feel supported and safe while making change!
I specialize in supporting adolescents, young adults, caregivers, and adult clients in navigating life’s big transitions including schooling, demanding jobs, relationships, infertility, trying to conceive, pregnancy/postpartum, and parenting.
Do you feel worn down from the grind of your day to day? Or find yourself in a cycle of feeling overwhelmed, sad, frustrated, anxious or depressed? Maybe you are not feeling great about your relationships, parenting, health, job or nutrition. Navigating life at any stage can be challenging; this is especially true when your path feels uncertain, difficult, or out of your control. The good news is you are not on this journey alone, and there is hope and support. Together, with time, perspective and skill building, we can work through your challenges and find coping strategies and emotional resilience that you can feel proud of.
I specialize in supporting adolescents, young adults, caregivers, and adult clients in navigating life’s big transitions including schooling, demanding jobs, relationships, infertility, trying to conceive, pregnancy/postpartum, and parenting.
Do you feel worn down from the grind of your day to day? Or find yourself in a cycle of feeling overwhelmed, sad, frustrated, anxious or depressed? Maybe you are not feeling great about your relationships, parenting, health, job or nutrition. Navigating life at any stage can be challenging; this is especially true when your path feels uncertain, difficult, or out of your control. The good news is you are not on this journey alone, and there is hope and support. Together, with time, perspective and skill building, we can work through your challenges and find coping strategies and emotional resilience that you can feel proud of.
Brenda Kittilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LICSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55125
I strongly believe in taking a strengths-based, resilience approach, and in looking for the positive. I am an experienced, licensed mental health therapist, and a chemical dependency counselor. I work with individuals, couples, and families regarding a wide range of issues. I take an individualized, collaborative approach tailored to the needs of the client. Issue areas include: adjustment, grief and loss, relationships, parenting, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, Bipolar disorder, trauma and PTSD, addictions, and dual disorders. I believe in taking a Systems approach in working with couples and families. I find the work of Dr. John Gottman to be especially helpful in overcoming "gridlock."
I strongly believe in taking a strengths-based, resilience approach, and in looking for the positive. I am an experienced, licensed mental health therapist, and a chemical dependency counselor. I work with individuals, couples, and families regarding a wide range of issues. I take an individualized, collaborative approach tailored to the needs of the client. Issue areas include: adjustment, grief and loss, relationships, parenting, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, Bipolar disorder, trauma and PTSD, addictions, and dual disorders. I believe in taking a Systems approach in working with couples and families. I find the work of Dr. John Gottman to be especially helpful in overcoming "gridlock."
Megan Sigmon-Olsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55116
You are not the only parent who might be struggling to connect with your teen!.
I have the awesome privilege of getting to work with teens, families, adults and therapists all day long. I often meet teens who are uncomfortable with the idea of going to therapy. If your teen works with me, I will work closely with them to ensure that therapy with me isn't uncomfortable. I read teens well & will work hard to help your teen have a positive therapy experience. Teens are accepted in my practice for who they are in the world & they have told me that this acceptance is helpful to them during a time of intense growth & change.
You are not the only parent who might be struggling to connect with your teen!.
I have the awesome privilege of getting to work with teens, families, adults and therapists all day long. I often meet teens who are uncomfortable with the idea of going to therapy. If your teen works with me, I will work closely with them to ensure that therapy with me isn't uncomfortable. I read teens well & will work hard to help your teen have a positive therapy experience. Teens are accepted in my practice for who they are in the world & they have told me that this acceptance is helpful to them during a time of intense growth & change.
Samantha Widman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Additionally, I hold a special place for work addressing codependency, couples counseling, re- parenting (e.
Many of my clients identify as "people pleasers", and say they feel stuck in a difficult relationship with their family or partner. They may struggle setting boundaries and have a history of abandoning themselves in order to "keep the peace" with others. Some grew up in erratic or dysfunctional families where "walking on eggshells" was common and familiar. As adults, they have learned to tolerate dysfunction and may subconsciously select partners who are similarly invalidating, defensive, critical or otherwise difficult to please. As a result, these inner child wounds now show up in their adult relationships.
Additionally, I hold a special place for work addressing codependency, couples counseling, re- parenting (e.
Many of my clients identify as "people pleasers", and say they feel stuck in a difficult relationship with their family or partner. They may struggle setting boundaries and have a history of abandoning themselves in order to "keep the peace" with others. Some grew up in erratic or dysfunctional families where "walking on eggshells" was common and familiar. As adults, they have learned to tolerate dysfunction and may subconsciously select partners who are similarly invalidating, defensive, critical or otherwise difficult to please. As a result, these inner child wounds now show up in their adult relationships.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.