Depression Therapists in Sauk Rapids, MN

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Coy Robert Osgood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379  (Online Only)
These feelings foster self doubt, confusion, anxiety, and depression.
I am a 75 year old therapist, with a masters degree in clinical social work. I am very spiritual, a QHHT practitioner, and I use hypnotherapy as needed. I am certified in EMDR and use EMDR based therapy for those with trauma issues. I've been seeing clients for 14 years in the state of Washington and have a license to practice as a therapist there. I now work as a 'life coach ' in Minnesota as my MN therapy license expired during the Covid epidemic. I closed my office in MN at that time and now work strictly online. I do not accept any insurances. My fee is 150 for an hour session. Trauma from narcissism is one of my specialties.
These feelings foster self doubt, confusion, anxiety, and depression.
I am a 75 year old therapist, with a masters degree in clinical social work. I am very spiritual, a QHHT practitioner, and I use hypnotherapy as needed. I am certified in EMDR and use EMDR based therapy for those with trauma issues. I've been seeing clients for 14 years in the state of Washington and have a license to practice as a therapist there. I now work as a 'life coach ' in Minnesota as my MN therapy license expired during the Covid epidemic. I closed my office in MN at that time and now work strictly online. I do not accept any insurances. My fee is 150 for an hour session. Trauma from narcissism is one of my specialties.
(320) 345-3332 View (320) 345-3332
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Kelsey Landis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
There are times when life doesn't go the way you planned or imagined. Depression, anxiety, divorce, difficulties within families and relationships, abuse and mental illness can all require additional supports. Your story is important and I am sorry that life is difficult for you right now. I would love to meet you and help you learn new coping skills, express your emotions and rediscover your happiness.
There are times when life doesn't go the way you planned or imagined. Depression, anxiety, divorce, difficulties within families and relationships, abuse and mental illness can all require additional supports. Your story is important and I am sorry that life is difficult for you right now. I would love to meet you and help you learn new coping skills, express your emotions and rediscover your happiness.
(320) 968-3186 View (320) 968-3186
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Michael Jacob
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Want to be more authentic? As a gay man, I understand how difficult it can be to understand and feel confident in your identity. I bring that lived experience and empathy to my therapeutic work. Gender identity, sex and sexuality, relationships, body image and self-esteem, along with depression and anxiety that tangle with them, are things that I can help you work through. My goal is to help you be more kind to yourself, and to help you find your authentic self so you can live the life you want.
Want to be more authentic? As a gay man, I understand how difficult it can be to understand and feel confident in your identity. I bring that lived experience and empathy to my therapeutic work. Gender identity, sex and sexuality, relationships, body image and self-esteem, along with depression and anxiety that tangle with them, are things that I can help you work through. My goal is to help you be more kind to yourself, and to help you find your authentic self so you can live the life you want.
(320) 207-4955 View (320) 207-4955
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Kayla Larkin
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Dealing with chronic pain, illness, autoimmune conditions, or disability can feel isolating, as if you're battling alone and misunderstood. The continuous struggle can lead to feelings of depression, anxiety, and isolation. My passion lies in supporting individuals through their struggles with anxiety, depression, aging, grief, loss, chronic illness, and trauma. I employ a variety of approaches, including Trauma Focused, Family Systems, and Strengths Based methodologies.
Dealing with chronic pain, illness, autoimmune conditions, or disability can feel isolating, as if you're battling alone and misunderstood. The continuous struggle can lead to feelings of depression, anxiety, and isolation. My passion lies in supporting individuals through their struggles with anxiety, depression, aging, grief, loss, chronic illness, and trauma. I employ a variety of approaches, including Trauma Focused, Family Systems, and Strengths Based methodologies.
(320) 431-8647 View (320) 431-8647
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Ellie Mental Health Services
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, EdD, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379  (Online Only)
I have experience working with depression, anxiety abuse, trauma and other life issues.
Everyone has experienced pain and disappointment in their life. For some of us that pain is keeping us from the life we want. You may have learned to cope in ways that are no longer helpful and have become "stuck." I consider it an honor to hear your story and help you navigate what is keeping you from moving forward.
I have experience working with depression, anxiety abuse, trauma and other life issues.
Everyone has experienced pain and disappointment in their life. For some of us that pain is keeping us from the life we want. You may have learned to cope in ways that are no longer helpful and have become "stuck." I consider it an honor to hear your story and help you navigate what is keeping you from moving forward.
(651) 313-8080 View (651) 313-8080
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Terri Fedorenko
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
I specialize in women's issues including self-image and growth, trauma recovery, miscarriage and perinatal loss, postpartum depression and adjustment, intimate relationship (pre/post and during), parenting, friendship, and family of origin relationships, grief and all of life's stressors.
Sometimes life gets hard, and we get lost; it is my desire that no one is alone during those times. Therapy is not a magical healing but rather as Mary Pipher wrote, "Therapy gives clients a safe relationship in which to explore their inner world and to consider taking risks in their external one." I work with couples to enhance their marriages, parents as they raise their children, and individuals to process grief, establish healthy relationships, thinking patterns, and boundaries to overcome anger, anxiety, or depression.
I specialize in women's issues including self-image and growth, trauma recovery, miscarriage and perinatal loss, postpartum depression and adjustment, intimate relationship (pre/post and during), parenting, friendship, and family of origin relationships, grief and all of life's stressors.
Sometimes life gets hard, and we get lost; it is my desire that no one is alone during those times. Therapy is not a magical healing but rather as Mary Pipher wrote, "Therapy gives clients a safe relationship in which to explore their inner world and to consider taking risks in their external one." I work with couples to enhance their marriages, parents as they raise their children, and individuals to process grief, establish healthy relationships, thinking patterns, and boundaries to overcome anger, anxiety, or depression.
(320) 245-4096 View (320) 245-4096
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Brandon Jensen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PACC
Verified Verified
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
I have experience working with issues such as: Pre-Marital counseling, Couples Counseling, parenting skills training, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, ADHD, PTSD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Pre and Post Adoption, Mood Disorder(s), and Grief and Loss.
I am committed to the restoration and improvement of familial relationships, and committed to generational change in families. I feel very strongly about working with individuals and families whatever their current situation may be, and working with them to establish positive changes that will positively affect generations to come in their families.
I have experience working with issues such as: Pre-Marital counseling, Couples Counseling, parenting skills training, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, ADHD, PTSD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Pre and Post Adoption, Mood Disorder(s), and Grief and Loss.
I am committed to the restoration and improvement of familial relationships, and committed to generational change in families. I feel very strongly about working with individuals and families whatever their current situation may be, and working with them to establish positive changes that will positively affect generations to come in their families.
(320) 318-6108 View (320) 318-6108
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Jill Williams
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Hello! My name is Jill Williams and I am currently accepting new clients, both in person and via telehealth! My passion is working with older teens and adults who experienced trauma or are struggling with anxiety, grief and loss, depression, life stressors/transitions and depression. I believe that therapy should be a collaborative process from the first session moving forward. As a therapist, I am strength based and systemic in my approach, exploring how past events and relationships are currently impacting people now. I am passionate in helping others understand their pain and tap into their inner resilience.
Hello! My name is Jill Williams and I am currently accepting new clients, both in person and via telehealth! My passion is working with older teens and adults who experienced trauma or are struggling with anxiety, grief and loss, depression, life stressors/transitions and depression. I believe that therapy should be a collaborative process from the first session moving forward. As a therapist, I am strength based and systemic in my approach, exploring how past events and relationships are currently impacting people now. I am passionate in helping others understand their pain and tap into their inner resilience.
(320) 373-1143 View (320) 373-1143
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Sarah Bengtson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LADC, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379  (Online Only)
"Instead of waiting for the storm to pass, learn how to dance in the rain" (author unknown). Time is precious and you deserve to maximize your quality of life. Are you struggling with adjustments in life, depression, anxiety, substance use issues, trauma, anger, relationships, generational issues, or communication? I can help! I look forward to hearing from you so we can start your journey together!
"Instead of waiting for the storm to pass, learn how to dance in the rain" (author unknown). Time is precious and you deserve to maximize your quality of life. Are you struggling with adjustments in life, depression, anxiety, substance use issues, trauma, anger, relationships, generational issues, or communication? I can help! I look forward to hearing from you so we can start your journey together!
(320) 335-7898 View (320) 335-7898
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Mayim Barnabo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379  (Online Only)
I am trained in some of the most effective techniques to help clients who struggle with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma.
Hello and welcome! I'm Mayim, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with experience treating individuals, couples and families. As a mama myself, I have special interest in supporting moms who are pregnant, postpartum, or are raising young children on the challenging and beautiful journey of motherhood. I work primarily with women seeking to heal from childhood trauma, set boundaries, sort out relationship difficulties, and overall, feel empowered to live a healthier life. I also enjoy providing pre-marital and couples counseling.
I am trained in some of the most effective techniques to help clients who struggle with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma.
Hello and welcome! I'm Mayim, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with experience treating individuals, couples and families. As a mama myself, I have special interest in supporting moms who are pregnant, postpartum, or are raising young children on the challenging and beautiful journey of motherhood. I work primarily with women seeking to heal from childhood trauma, set boundaries, sort out relationship difficulties, and overall, feel empowered to live a healthier life. I also enjoy providing pre-marital and couples counseling.
(651) 413-3151 View (651) 413-3151
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Athman Counseling Services LLC
Counselor, LPCC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
We strive to be the type of therapist we would want to see. We keep it real and genuinely care about each client we work with, understanding the vulnerability all clients face to engage in therapy. We will ensure you feel respected, supported, and empowered to make the changes you set out to change. Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a safe space, effective therapeutic strategies, and customizing an individualized treatment plan. This is your journey, but we are honored to walk along side you each step of the way.
We strive to be the type of therapist we would want to see. We keep it real and genuinely care about each client we work with, understanding the vulnerability all clients face to engage in therapy. We will ensure you feel respected, supported, and empowered to make the changes you set out to change. Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a safe space, effective therapeutic strategies, and customizing an individualized treatment plan. This is your journey, but we are honored to walk along side you each step of the way.
(763) 401-7436 View (763) 401-7436
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Luke J. Szczech
Counselor, LPCC, MS
Verified Verified
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
You have your life together, but inside, you feel you are crumbling. On the outside, no one notices. All they see is someone who is responsible and is able to do the things that need to be done. You make it through the day, only to get home and have a wave of emotions drown you. It has not always been like this, the person that was on the outside was the way you felt on the inside. But things seemed to shift. You try to think, when did this happen? And then you realize, you know the answer. It was that one situation. The situation you have tried to bury because even just thinking about it brings you back into the moment.
You have your life together, but inside, you feel you are crumbling. On the outside, no one notices. All they see is someone who is responsible and is able to do the things that need to be done. You make it through the day, only to get home and have a wave of emotions drown you. It has not always been like this, the person that was on the outside was the way you felt on the inside. But things seemed to shift. You try to think, when did this happen? And then you realize, you know the answer. It was that one situation. The situation you have tried to bury because even just thinking about it brings you back into the moment.
(320) 364-6087 View (320) 364-6087
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Sara L Shosted
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
It is important to have physical and mental well-being.Therapy is a process of self discovery and healing and I believe in the process of growth and positive change. It is exciting to help people recognize how to love oneself, feel they deserve to be happier and do the work to make that happen. I provide counseling in a relaxed atmosphere at my private office. I am committed to working together with my clients to establish goals and direction for therapy.
It is important to have physical and mental well-being.Therapy is a process of self discovery and healing and I believe in the process of growth and positive change. It is exciting to help people recognize how to love oneself, feel they deserve to be happier and do the work to make that happen. I provide counseling in a relaxed atmosphere at my private office. I am committed to working together with my clients to establish goals and direction for therapy.
(320) 300-4576 View (320) 300-4576
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Ridge Consulting & Therapy
Counselor, MS, LPCC, Owner
Verified Verified
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379  (Online Only)
We all have difficulties to overcome and it is hard work to find that true balance in life. With the skills and tools I've gained, I want to share them with you so you can be your best, happiest, and most empowered self!
We all have difficulties to overcome and it is hard work to find that true balance in life. With the skills and tools I've gained, I want to share them with you so you can be your best, happiest, and most empowered self!
(320) 264-8378 View (320) 264-8378
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Britt Werre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379  (Online Only)
You're not broken, you're just human. We all experience difficulty throughout our lives, and when life feels hard, it can be so easy to get caught up in thoughts like, "It'll never get better," or to feel anxious, overwhelmed, and discouraged. Before too long, you might realize you're far from the life you'd imagined, or the person you'd hoped to be.
You're not broken, you're just human. We all experience difficulty throughout our lives, and when life feels hard, it can be so easy to get caught up in thoughts like, "It'll never get better," or to feel anxious, overwhelmed, and discouraged. Before too long, you might realize you're far from the life you'd imagined, or the person you'd hoped to be.
(320) 441-0505 View (320) 441-0505
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Heather Trettel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, IMH-E®, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am passionate about helping others find hope and healing through their relationships. I value relationships and strive to build a comfortable space for those I work with to process events in their life, find strength in themselves and develop a deeper connection with those in their life. I value supporting people in a variety of age groups, from infancy and early childhood to adulthood as well as those in the perinatal period, who have experienced stressful or traumatic events find healing and strength.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am passionate about helping others find hope and healing through their relationships. I value relationships and strive to build a comfortable space for those I work with to process events in their life, find strength in themselves and develop a deeper connection with those in their life. I value supporting people in a variety of age groups, from infancy and early childhood to adulthood as well as those in the perinatal period, who have experienced stressful or traumatic events find healing and strength.
(320) 335-7595 View (320) 335-7595
September Prushek
MS
Verified Verified
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
September is a compassionate and authentic clinician who approaches each session with a strengths-based and client-centered approach. She is often described as creating an open and warm atmosphere for clients to share their unique stories. But fear not! Expect delicate and challenging nudges toward personal awareness and growth intertwined throughout the therapeutic experience. September believes each individual has an inner wisdom and intuition creating space to tap into this knowledge of self, connection with others, and her clients' meaning within the world.
September is a compassionate and authentic clinician who approaches each session with a strengths-based and client-centered approach. She is often described as creating an open and warm atmosphere for clients to share their unique stories. But fear not! Expect delicate and challenging nudges toward personal awareness and growth intertwined throughout the therapeutic experience. September believes each individual has an inner wisdom and intuition creating space to tap into this knowledge of self, connection with others, and her clients' meaning within the world.
(218) 300-2144 View (218) 300-2144
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Anna Clavin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, IECMH-E, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Waitlist for new clients
If this is an emergency please call 911 or 988 Suicide Helpline. I am dedicated to working with individuals, couples, and families by supporting hope and growth through a family systems perspective and trauma informed care. My passion is attachment, relationships, and development and their impact on functioning throughout one’s life. I find encouragement in my work through helping others find hope, strength, and healing within their environment and relationships.
If this is an emergency please call 911 or 988 Suicide Helpline. I am dedicated to working with individuals, couples, and families by supporting hope and growth through a family systems perspective and trauma informed care. My passion is attachment, relationships, and development and their impact on functioning throughout one’s life. I find encouragement in my work through helping others find hope, strength, and healing within their environment and relationships.
(320) 313-1644 View (320) 313-1644
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Robin Hicks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
My name is Robin Hicks I’m the first person in three generations to earn a college degree. I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Spalding University in Louisville Kentucky, and a Master’s degree in Marriage & Family therapy from St Mary’s University in Minnesota. I grew up in Minneapolis with many challenges, trauma, and one parent household. My ambition has helped me to guide others in their quest to identify, to develop and deliver their purpose in life. I have supported others in a variety of settings from infants to adults and families. presenting with a variety of emotional, social, and behavioral concerns.
My name is Robin Hicks I’m the first person in three generations to earn a college degree. I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Spalding University in Louisville Kentucky, and a Master’s degree in Marriage & Family therapy from St Mary’s University in Minnesota. I grew up in Minneapolis with many challenges, trauma, and one parent household. My ambition has helped me to guide others in their quest to identify, to develop and deliver their purpose in life. I have supported others in a variety of settings from infants to adults and families. presenting with a variety of emotional, social, and behavioral concerns.
(763) 347-2790 View (763) 347-2790
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Anna Bailey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379  (Online Only)
Teletherapy allows me to work with clients across MN. Therapy shouldn't be awkward or complicated, are you ready to do things differently? Do you know that you have the power to make the changes you want in your life? I'm here to walk alongside you on this journey, while you take the steps towards the life and relationships you WANT. Let's break old cycles, write new stories, and discover what's next. You don’t have to stay stuck where you are today. But only YOU are capable of making that happen. If you’re ready to stop simply asking questions and start discovering answers, reach out today to set up a free consultation.
Teletherapy allows me to work with clients across MN. Therapy shouldn't be awkward or complicated, are you ready to do things differently? Do you know that you have the power to make the changes you want in your life? I'm here to walk alongside you on this journey, while you take the steps towards the life and relationships you WANT. Let's break old cycles, write new stories, and discover what's next. You don’t have to stay stuck where you are today. But only YOU are capable of making that happen. If you’re ready to stop simply asking questions and start discovering answers, reach out today to set up a free consultation.
(320) 853-1579 View (320) 853-1579
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Depression Therapists

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.