Therapists for Teens in Savage, MN

True North is your orientating point. It is your point of discipline. Motivation will fail you every time. Find your discipline and you will find your freedom. I have 8+ years as a therapist specializing in adolescent health, parent coaching and trauma informed therapies for individuals, couples and families; speciality groups include veterans and first responders. Therapy & skills work are vital in both self regulation and self awareness, however holistic/integrative modalities can enhance a strong therapeutic framework. As such, I am also an IASIS provider (Microcurrent Neurofeedback), helpful in balancing your nervous system.

Highly trained child/adolescent & adult psychiatric providers along with nurse practitioners offering individual, group, couples & family therapy, psychological assessment and medication management. Experienced professionals committed to helping you reach your goals in a confidential & comfortable setting. Assessment & treatment for ADHD, learning/developmental disabilities, veterans, PTSD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, substance abuse, relationships, life changes, divorce, stress & coping, anger, autism, & borderline personality disorder

We are a general mental health clinic specializing in DBT. Clients learn techniques on mindfulness, breathe awareness and visualization to name but a few. We run our DBT Program per Marsha Linehan's model, Including the components of: Skills Training Classes, Coaching Calls, Individual Therapy, Consultation and Up to Date Training. We also provide services one-to-one, addressing anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, grief/loss, life transitions. We work with as couples and families clients as young as 10 and as old as 80+. Currently we are building programming around grief/loss and anxiety.

Are you feeling stuck? Is anxiety or depression interfering with the life you want to lead? Is there a disconnect between you and your significant other? Please know that you do not have to face these challenges alone. Counseling can uncover what it is that you personally need to live your best life, and assist you in moving toward it. You don't have to stay stuck. Decide that you deserve to be happy, that you are worthy of satisfying relationships, and that you are capable of making positive changes. Come as you are, and let's get to work.

We all deserve to be the happiest and healthiest version of ourselves. Taking the first step to reach out for support and entrust someone to walk beside you in this journey can feel incredibly vulnerable. My aspiration is to create an open environment from one human to another where you feel seen and safe to show up authentically. You are the true expert on your life and I want you to leave each session feeling empowered. Together we can create space for self-exploration, build a foundation of skills to help anchor through difficult times, and include humor (when appropriate) along the way.

Are you struggling to find life balance? Is your daily routine overwhelming you with anxiety, or are you down, stuck in a rut, and feel like life is a mundane hamster wheel of going through the motions? Are you sad or have you lost hope? Do you have trouble accessing your inner potential and strength? We can help you get back on track and back to feeling like the best version of yourself. When we are refreshed and well, we thrive. We feel a sense of blissful energy and open acceptance. We should all Be Free to Be Well. At Serenity, we help you take care of your mental health so you can soar in all other areas of your life…

“I believe that building a solid client-therapist partnership is key to developing the safety and trust needed to overcome the major life challenges that impact mental health. In therapy I incorporate that philosophy with strengths, systems, and solutions-focused perspectives and DBT, CBT, CPT, psychodynamic, and mindfulness approaches customized to meet the unique needs of each client. As a lifelong learner, I believe that we’re all on this journey of life together and am passionate about helping my clients navigate their personal life’s journey.”

I work with clients of all ages who want to make a positive change in their lives. My primary focus is helping individuals and families who are experiencing the challenges of Autism/Asperger's. Many of my clients also seek help for anxiety, depression, ADHD and other neurological disorders. The goal of counseling is intended to have the client feeling better than before they started.

I earned my Master's degree in Social Work from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 2014 and my undergraduate in social work from St. Cloud State in 2000. I also earned my certificate in play therapy from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 2016. I have worked in a variety of settings including outpatient mental health, school social work, and child welfare. I have spent my career working with children of all ages and their families to provide support and improve their well-being.

Do you struggle with a loss of sense of self, anxiety or feeling like you’re stuck in fight or flight? Does this affect your day to day life and ability to have the life you want? Do you feel overwhelmed by the demands of the day, unable to sort through your thoughts and emotions? Now more than ever, people are feeling lost and overwhelmed trying to find their place in life. I believe there is a way to open up your life and truly find joy. I offer a custom holistic approach for each client. I start with understanding you as a whole person - past, present and future - and will be beside you as you navigate life’s ups and down.

I work in collaboration with clients exploring current issues and reviewing how mind and body are interconnected. I believe when people have hope, create awareness and can learn to challenge and replace irrational thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes, they can experience change.

I offer individual counseling (Ages 13+) to those seeking help managing day to day stress, life transitions, anxiety disorders, ADHD symptoms, and mood disorders. In addition, I offer mental skills training consultations (self-pay) to athletes, coaches, and performers of various ages and levels. My work is centered around improving emotional and mental well-being, performance, and personal enjoyment. My specialized training in counseling and sport psychology allows me to help individuals from various backgrounds and experiences in and outside of sport.

Too many therapists to choose from? Let me help you decide if I'm the right one for you! Dealing with the aftershocks of traumatic experience? I'm a qualified Accelerated Resolution Therapist. Struggling with a life in sobriety? I'm a seasoned addiction counselor - ready to equip you towards staying sober while digging into the root reasons beneath the problem. Struggling with troublesome lifelong issues and longing for change? My Adlerian depth psychotherapy training is a great place to start. Looking for someone who uses a body/mind/spirit perspective? That's me, I'm a holistic psychotherapist!

What exactly IS trauma? Trauma is any experience that the person deems negative and continues to live in the shadow of the event(s). If you feel trapped, like the trauma is following you, within you, or pops up at random, I can help. I love helping people to get "unstuck," so that they are no longer being controlled by their past traumas. I offer two life-changing therapies, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy). These therapies help clients transform themselves from symptomatic to symptom-free, giving people a sense of peace, safety and the freedom to truly live life.

Feeling stuck? I specialize in working with teens and young adults. You've noticed you've been overthinking and struggling to get things done. You've been dealing with a lot of stress and having trouble finding enjoyment in life. It’s been hard to get along with people around you. You're feeling unsure about life goals and what’s next. You have experienced trauma and it’s impacting current relationships. You're feeling ready to take the next step and move forward.

My passion is to come along side of you in your struggles, offering hope and encouragement that you can find healing and wholeness in your life. My commitment is to provide an environment that is supportive and safe. We will journey together to find the pathway to a new life; a life filled with meaning, purpose and fulfillment.

My clients can change anxiety, ADHD, autism, or pain with live heart and brain feedback called biofeedback or neurofeedback in online visits. Clients control music volume on their phones with their calm attention levels with free biofeedback equipment I provide. It is easy mindfulness therapy for kids and adults. It is proven to work as well as medication for anxiety, ADHD, and pain. I have years of experience as a therapist, and have taught clinicians at The University of MN Medical Center and elsewhere. Insurance covers this service. To schedule a 20 minute call, click here: neurotherapy.intakeq.com/booking

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I received my Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas in 2011. I work with children, teens, women, couples, and families. I enjoy helping people with a variety of topics, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, parent-teen conflicts, spiritual issues, and women's issues. I am DBT-trained, EMDR-certified, and I also use CBT. I take a collaborative approach with clients and integrate faith into counseling when desired. I also specialize in treating Third-Culture Kids (TCKs), as this is part of my personal experience.