Depression Therapists in Saint Peter, MN
If you are tired of dealing with a mental health issue and would like some permanent relief or resolution, I can help you. M.Nelson Consulting focuses on individual,marital,and family therapy for adults,adolescents,and children. Stress reduction,relationship iissues,mood disorders(anxiety,phobias, depression)trauma and abuse,grief and loss,eating disorders,addictions,habit disorders,chronic and terminal illnesses,work,academic and sports performance are areas of expertise.
If you are tired of dealing with a mental health issue and would like some permanent relief or resolution, I can help you. M.Nelson Consulting focuses on individual,marital,and family therapy for adults,adolescents,and children. Stress reduction,relationship iissues,mood disorders(anxiety,phobias, depression)trauma and abuse,grief and loss,eating disorders,addictions,habit disorders,chronic and terminal illnesses,work,academic and sports performance are areas of expertise.
What are you struggling with? Are you having problems at work? at home? in your relationships? Are other people's choices and behaviors affecting how you feel about yourself? Are you feeling depressed and/or anxious? Do you wish you could set boundaries to teach people how to treat you? Are you looking for more serenity and peace in your life? Self-reinvention means being clear about who you are and who you want to be. What is working in my life and what isn't? What do you need to change? Are you ready to start an enlightening journey? I am here to listen and guide you. Please call.
What are you struggling with? Are you having problems at work? at home? in your relationships? Are other people's choices and behaviors affecting how you feel about yourself? Are you feeling depressed and/or anxious? Do you wish you could set boundaries to teach people how to treat you? Are you looking for more serenity and peace in your life? Self-reinvention means being clear about who you are and who you want to be. What is working in my life and what isn't? What do you need to change? Are you ready to start an enlightening journey? I am here to listen and guide you. Please call.
With a Masters Degree in counseling, I have worked with individuals including athletes, those within the LGBTQ+ community and those living with various mental health disorders. I specialize in working with individuals with anxiety, life traumas, depression, life transitions, stress, domestic abuse, and grief. I provide a safe space with a nonjudgmental attitude that facilitates trust, healing, and change.
With a Masters Degree in counseling, I have worked with individuals including athletes, those within the LGBTQ+ community and those living with various mental health disorders. I specialize in working with individuals with anxiety, life traumas, depression, life transitions, stress, domestic abuse, and grief. I provide a safe space with a nonjudgmental attitude that facilitates trust, healing, and change.
Alyssa Baker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Peter, MN 56082
You want to love your life, but it doesn’t look the way you expected it to. Deep down you are struggling and you want help figuring it all out. The shadow side of life that we keep to ourselves is oftentimes fringed with self-doubt, imposter syndrome, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, comparison, lack of direction, fear, low self-esteem, and self-criticism. These are all protective mechanisms that your mind developed to keep you safe and functional as you were growing up to help you navigate your life and relationships. Now, as an adult, these protective mechanisms may be doing more harm than good for you.
You want to love your life, but it doesn’t look the way you expected it to. Deep down you are struggling and you want help figuring it all out. The shadow side of life that we keep to ourselves is oftentimes fringed with self-doubt, imposter syndrome, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, comparison, lack of direction, fear, low self-esteem, and self-criticism. These are all protective mechanisms that your mind developed to keep you safe and functional as you were growing up to help you navigate your life and relationships. Now, as an adult, these protective mechanisms may be doing more harm than good for you.
We all need a little help and a new perspective sometimes. Issues like trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, relationship concerns, self-worth, disordered eating, and grief are hard to navigate on our own sometimes. My job is not to tell you what to do or what you want to hear. Instead, I aim to create a compassionate and collaborative space to explore unresolved traumatic experiences that are negatively impacting you and excavate problematic patterns - while identifying solutions to current problems, fostering your resilience, and unearthing your potential.
We all need a little help and a new perspective sometimes. Issues like trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, relationship concerns, self-worth, disordered eating, and grief are hard to navigate on our own sometimes. My job is not to tell you what to do or what you want to hear. Instead, I aim to create a compassionate and collaborative space to explore unresolved traumatic experiences that are negatively impacting you and excavate problematic patterns - while identifying solutions to current problems, fostering your resilience, and unearthing your potential.
Alexandra Zickermann
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Peter, MN 56082
Waitlist for new clients
As a Neuro-Divergent therapist, my goal is by building trust and providing guidance and empathy, we will work together to conquer, defeat, and understand the challenges that are preventing your ability to live the life you deserve. I hold over 10 years of experience helping individuals manage their ADHD symptoms, anxiety, mood disorders, family and relationship conflicts, depression, processing their trauma, and co-dependency. Professionally and personally I know the challenges and beauty associated with hearing "Focus more" and "Just work harder". WE'LL focus more and work harder together to overcome your biggest challenges.
As a Neuro-Divergent therapist, my goal is by building trust and providing guidance and empathy, we will work together to conquer, defeat, and understand the challenges that are preventing your ability to live the life you deserve. I hold over 10 years of experience helping individuals manage their ADHD symptoms, anxiety, mood disorders, family and relationship conflicts, depression, processing their trauma, and co-dependency. Professionally and personally I know the challenges and beauty associated with hearing "Focus more" and "Just work harder". WE'LL focus more and work harder together to overcome your biggest challenges.
It takes a great deal of energy second guessing your decisions and worrying that you are failing yourself and those around you. And once you expend that much "mental energy" spinning your wheels, irritations and feelings of inadequacy increase. It doesn't take long to then feel like you're losing control and wonder what you keep doing wrong. When this happens, we often distance ourselves further, we stop expressing our feelings, and we begin to suffer in silence. And, it can be scary reaching out to a counselor because you really want to connect with them.
It takes a great deal of energy second guessing your decisions and worrying that you are failing yourself and those around you. And once you expend that much "mental energy" spinning your wheels, irritations and feelings of inadequacy increase. It doesn't take long to then feel like you're losing control and wonder what you keep doing wrong. When this happens, we often distance ourselves further, we stop expressing our feelings, and we begin to suffer in silence. And, it can be scary reaching out to a counselor because you really want to connect with them.
Tom Allen, PhD, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, LP, PLLC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Peter, MN 56082
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome. It takes courage to dig in, and it is that very courage that leads to healing. I'm Dr. Allen, PhD, LP (he, him, his), a licensed psychologist with over 7,000 hours of practice and training. Together, we'll navigate your concerns using evidence-based practices that connect you to your strengths, fostering a safe space for emotional exploration, growth, and resilience. With an approach grounded in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), we’ll gently work to access and process core emotions, transforming pain and challenges into pathways for healing and growth.
Welcome. It takes courage to dig in, and it is that very courage that leads to healing. I'm Dr. Allen, PhD, LP (he, him, his), a licensed psychologist with over 7,000 hours of practice and training. Together, we'll navigate your concerns using evidence-based practices that connect you to your strengths, fostering a safe space for emotional exploration, growth, and resilience. With an approach grounded in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), we’ll gently work to access and process core emotions, transforming pain and challenges into pathways for healing and growth.
Molly Patricia Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Peter, MN 56082
In my practice, I cherish the opportunity to walk alongside individuals from all walks of life as they embark on their unique paths toward personal wellness. I am passionate about supporting clients as they navigate their own life journey, offering support, insight, and a safe space for exploration. I find excitement working with individuals who approach our work with openness and dedication, recognizing that transformation requires both courage and effort. I am committed to fostering a collaborative and empowering therapeutic relationship, where clients feel inspired to embrace their strengths and overcome challenges.
In my practice, I cherish the opportunity to walk alongside individuals from all walks of life as they embark on their unique paths toward personal wellness. I am passionate about supporting clients as they navigate their own life journey, offering support, insight, and a safe space for exploration. I find excitement working with individuals who approach our work with openness and dedication, recognizing that transformation requires both courage and effort. I am committed to fostering a collaborative and empowering therapeutic relationship, where clients feel inspired to embrace their strengths and overcome challenges.
Tia Wilcek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
Saint Peter, MN 56082
Does it seem like everyone around you has it all together while you’re barely keeping your head above water? Does it seem as though your thoughts have been filled with unstoppable worry and maybe they've even begun to tell you lies that you’re beginning to believe. Perhaps it feels that no matter how much you’ve tried to erase ‘it’ from your mind, it keeps coming up and interrupting your life – making it hard to trust, to feel, to focus, to dream, to enjoy life. You wish for a day where you are free from it all and you want a therapist who understands and can help you heal from deep within. I just might be your therapist...
Does it seem like everyone around you has it all together while you’re barely keeping your head above water? Does it seem as though your thoughts have been filled with unstoppable worry and maybe they've even begun to tell you lies that you’re beginning to believe. Perhaps it feels that no matter how much you’ve tried to erase ‘it’ from your mind, it keeps coming up and interrupting your life – making it hard to trust, to feel, to focus, to dream, to enjoy life. You wish for a day where you are free from it all and you want a therapist who understands and can help you heal from deep within. I just might be your therapist...
In the realm of mental health, my commitment is driven by my profound sense of empathy and compassion. It's my passion to support every individual in their discovery for a life enriched with fulfillment and well-being. I strive to create a space where individuals feel validated and understood. Witnessing their journey towards growth and transformation not only fuels my enthusiasm but also provides meaning in my own life. Together, we embark on a shared voyage of self-discovery, resilience, and holistic well-being, paving the way for enduring positive change.
In the realm of mental health, my commitment is driven by my profound sense of empathy and compassion. It's my passion to support every individual in their discovery for a life enriched with fulfillment and well-being. I strive to create a space where individuals feel validated and understood. Witnessing their journey towards growth and transformation not only fuels my enthusiasm but also provides meaning in my own life. Together, we embark on a shared voyage of self-discovery, resilience, and holistic well-being, paving the way for enduring positive change.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Saint Peter, MN 56082
Do you need a new approach to therapy? The aim of Zen Therapy is mind-control and social control. First, you learn to still the body while controlling your states of mind using a meditation practice focused on concentration. Secondly, the behavioral and analytical method is called Transactional Analysis. We will apply it to make sense of your personality, your childhood decisions, and how you communicate. This process will clarify the repetitive Script you are playing out. You will choose intimacy, rather than the Games you play with others, and will actively structure your time for work, learning, and play.
Do you need a new approach to therapy? The aim of Zen Therapy is mind-control and social control. First, you learn to still the body while controlling your states of mind using a meditation practice focused on concentration. Secondly, the behavioral and analytical method is called Transactional Analysis. We will apply it to make sense of your personality, your childhood decisions, and how you communicate. This process will clarify the repetitive Script you are playing out. You will choose intimacy, rather than the Games you play with others, and will actively structure your time for work, learning, and play.
Wounded Haven Counseling, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Saint Peter, MN 56082
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Minnesota providing private pay services to address a variety of family and relationship issues, specifically trauma and attachment. Insurance can reduce the personalized care that best fits your needs. I believe in holding space for my clients, making them feel valued and important. Empowerment and change is within your control, you just need the opportunity to share your story and gain the necessary skills. I hope to make therapy as normal as an oil change or haircut.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Minnesota providing private pay services to address a variety of family and relationship issues, specifically trauma and attachment. Insurance can reduce the personalized care that best fits your needs. I believe in holding space for my clients, making them feel valued and important. Empowerment and change is within your control, you just need the opportunity to share your story and gain the necessary skills. I hope to make therapy as normal as an oil change or haircut.
Lindsey Vetter
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Saint Peter, MN 56082
Waitlist for new clients
I have a passion for helping people reconnect to themselves because sometimes life gets in the way of that! I aim to create a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental space for reflection with the goal of allowing people to explore how to create a life that is more in alignment with their personal values and feels worth living. The ultimate goal is to be able to live an authentic, whole-hearted life.
I have a passion for helping people reconnect to themselves because sometimes life gets in the way of that! I aim to create a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental space for reflection with the goal of allowing people to explore how to create a life that is more in alignment with their personal values and feels worth living. The ultimate goal is to be able to live an authentic, whole-hearted life.
I specialize in working with high-performing adults and college students facing ADHD, anxiety, perfectionism, isolation, and low self-worth. I connect best with those who feel overlooked, misjudged, or marginalized and struggle with self-criticism. Together, we’ll compassionately improve your relationship with yourself, embracing all emotions and vulnerability. The goal is to transform self-critical patterns and reconnect with a strong sense of self-worth and belonging.
I specialize in working with high-performing adults and college students facing ADHD, anxiety, perfectionism, isolation, and low self-worth. I connect best with those who feel overlooked, misjudged, or marginalized and struggle with self-criticism. Together, we’ll compassionately improve your relationship with yourself, embracing all emotions and vulnerability. The goal is to transform self-critical patterns and reconnect with a strong sense of self-worth and belonging.
Hello, my name is Laura Pierson. Therapy with me is client-led, curious, relaxed, and may involve some laughs and humor. I strive to create a cozy and comfortable environment that promotes self-exploration and growth. Areas of special interest and focus include enhancing interpersonal relationship satisfaction, women’s health and wellness, boundaries, self-improvement/growth, developing healthy attachments, and healing from trauma.
Hello, my name is Laura Pierson. Therapy with me is client-led, curious, relaxed, and may involve some laughs and humor. I strive to create a cozy and comfortable environment that promotes self-exploration and growth. Areas of special interest and focus include enhancing interpersonal relationship satisfaction, women’s health and wellness, boundaries, self-improvement/growth, developing healthy attachments, and healing from trauma.
We understand how difficult it can be to find the right therapist, and we want to make it easier for you. Our staff strives to match each person with the best fit and give our clients a positive experience. Our wide range of specialties can support almost any need, with comprehensive and compassionate therapy services. It's our goal to provide every client with a personalized plan for healing, in an environment that is accepting of all individuals. Let us help you through your journey.
We understand how difficult it can be to find the right therapist, and we want to make it easier for you. Our staff strives to match each person with the best fit and give our clients a positive experience. Our wide range of specialties can support almost any need, with comprehensive and compassionate therapy services. It's our goal to provide every client with a personalized plan for healing, in an environment that is accepting of all individuals. Let us help you through your journey.
Lynn O'Brien
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPCC-S, RPT
Verified Verified
Saint Peter, MN 56082
As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT), I provide a strength-based, solution-focused, and family systems approach for the mental health care of children, adolescents, and adults, including couples and family therapy. I believe in building resilience, nurturing social-emotional well-being, and bringing healing through supporting and understanding the holistic needs of clients. My education includes a doctorate degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT), I provide a strength-based, solution-focused, and family systems approach for the mental health care of children, adolescents, and adults, including couples and family therapy. I believe in building resilience, nurturing social-emotional well-being, and bringing healing through supporting and understanding the holistic needs of clients. My education includes a doctorate degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
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Forward Bound Counseling PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Le Sueur, MN 56058
LMFT and board approved clinical supervisor. I have an interest in working with individuals and families who have experienced trauma. I have received training in EMDR as well as Internal Family Systems (IFS). I am creative in my combination of EMDR, IFS and polyvagal theory in treating trauma, understanding and repairing nervous system functioning. I also enjoy working with individuals and families struggling with anxiety, depression, marital issues, life stress, self-esteem, abuse, identity, and life purpose exploration. I also love working with couples who want to strengthen or evaluate the health of their relationship.
LMFT and board approved clinical supervisor. I have an interest in working with individuals and families who have experienced trauma. I have received training in EMDR as well as Internal Family Systems (IFS). I am creative in my combination of EMDR, IFS and polyvagal theory in treating trauma, understanding and repairing nervous system functioning. I also enjoy working with individuals and families struggling with anxiety, depression, marital issues, life stress, self-esteem, abuse, identity, and life purpose exploration. I also love working with couples who want to strengthen or evaluate the health of their relationship.
I hold a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and have spent the past five years working in this field. I am currently completing the required hours to obtain my full license. My experience includes working with children, adolescents, and adults who have faced trauma, depression, and anxiety. I also have a background in addressing Schizoaffective Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and issues related to Domestic Violence. Recently, I have been expanding my expertise in working with children on the autism spectrum. Additionally, I am certified in Prepare/Enrich.
I hold a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and have spent the past five years working in this field. I am currently completing the required hours to obtain my full license. My experience includes working with children, adolescents, and adults who have faced trauma, depression, and anxiety. I also have a background in addressing Schizoaffective Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and issues related to Domestic Violence. Recently, I have been expanding my expertise in working with children on the autism spectrum. Additionally, I am certified in Prepare/Enrich.
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What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.