In Person Therapists in Stearns County, MN

You can expect to learn techniques to reduce worry and stressors related to anxiety and depression. In therapy we can work together to address life transitions. Some examples include: college stressors, a change in career, a significant loss, or change in relationships. In addition, if you have been impacted by abuse we can work to develop ways to cope with the events and prevent the events from impacting day to day functioning.

Welcome! Need a non-judgmental, caring place to unload any heavy stuff you've accumulated over time? I am here to provide support as you experience life's ups and downs, transitions, successes and challenges. I have learned to navigate my own journey through life, with experience and education. Therapy is a partnership based on trust that allows self-discovery through inner wisdom and soul searching. Together, we can maneuver the puzzling, sometimes painful, beautiful messiness of life!

My goal as a cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) counselor is to support you in breaking free from negative thoughts, managing emotions, and rediscovering your enthusiasm for life. I'm eager to understand your goals and provide tailored counseling to promote emotional well-being. With master's degrees in mental health counseling and industrial/organizational psychology, I offer virtual and in-person psychotherapy to help you overcome challenges like depression, anxiety, adjustment, trauma, PTSD, anger, stress, job dissatisfaction, relationship issues, or lack of purpose.

I believe you can improve your mental health by tackling your problems head-on and looking at your situation from new angles. For many clients, my approach results in resolution of their challenges in 3-4 months. Life transitions (divorce, medical challenges, retirement, parenthood, emerging adulthood, personal identity) are many times highly stressful. I can help you find balance and happiness in these trying times, by examining your choices and values. Clients often tell me, “I’ve never thought about it that way before." I named my practice “Refreshing Perspectives” because that’s what you’ll find when you come to me.

Are you having difficulty figuring out how to move on from a difficult or traumatic experience? Maybe you find yourself constantly thinking about it, or maybe the thoughts sneak up on you when you're not expecting them. You might find that it's negatively impacting your ability to function in certain areas of your life, like having difficulty maintaining a romantic relationship, being unsuccessful at work, or feeling physically unwell. Life can feel so heavy and unfulfilling when it seems like everyday you're just surviving. My goal is for therapy to be a place where you learn to thrive!

As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, I have over 30 years of experience working in the counseling field. I work with adults with a variety of issues including substance abuse and addiction anxiety, depression, panic attacks, PTSD/trauma, and relationships issues. I am a Certified First Responder Counselor, I have experience and am enthusiastic about working with both the military and the first responder community. Active member of the Star Behavioral Health Providers registry. (Veterans and active military)

In the counseling I provide, I try to meet my clients where they are at in their thoughts, feelings & lives’ circumstances. I believe that change is a difficult, but necessary part of the therapy process. I am a strong believer that building resilience is helpful as well. I work to help clients identify their emotions that can arise from experiencing anxiety, panic, trauma, abuse, shame and other life challenges; which over time, can also negatively impact a person’s emotions, mental health, & self-talk.

Seal Dwyer Counseling works with people healing from chronic trauma, or who have gender and sexuality challenges, relationship conflicts, and body image issues. We offer a harm-reduction approach, treating trauma with EMDR. Our therapists and counselors are trauma-informed, and treat PTSD, DID, Gender Dysphoria, and trauma- or gender-related concerns as well as stress, anxiety, depression, and other issues affecting our daily lives. We believe that all folks can heal and that all folks deserve the relief from the impact of trauma. In a world that makes certain bodies and identities unsafe, this office is a safe place.

As a marriage and family therapist I am passionate about working with families, couples, and individuals to help enhance and improve relationships. I enjoy working with all age groups including very young children with their families. I have been trained to view things from a systematic and attachment point of view. I use a client centered approach with all of my clients to best suit your needs. My practice focuses on families in high conflict, people who've experienced trauma and general mental health symptoms.

Center for Psychological Services is a reputable, professional agency that has provided quality therapy services for over 25 years in the St. Cloud community.

I welcome clients who have participated in therapy before as well as those who have not and might be quite apprehensive about the process. I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space to explore the myriad of stressors in life and an opportunity to create healthy and sustainable change. Do you want to learn more about yourself? Do you want to improve your mental health? Do you want to improve your relationship with others and yourself? Do you want to improve life satisfaction? All of these things are possible, and I am committed to helping you.

I am passionate about working with clients navigating the complexities of trauma and its impact on their relationships. My ideal client is someone who is seeking a compassionate, non-judgmental, affirming space to explore their experiences and heal from past wounds. Clients may be struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, gender dysphoria, relational conflict, or self-esteem issues and are looking for guidance to foster resilience and develop deeper connections.

Whether it's related to sexuality and gender, challenging relationships, trauma, codependency or a major life transition, my intention is to help you find the compassion, bravery and motivation to show up for yourself, in the ways you feel are best. As a queer, non-binary, survivor; I bring the knowledge and empathy of my lived experience to the therapeutic relationship.

I provide individual, couples and family therapy for adolescents and adults experiencing a number of issues including trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and marital problems, sexual issues, behavior problems, anger, life transitions, separation and divorce, family conflict, parenting issues, and grief and loss. I worked for 3 years at an inpatient treatment program for high risk adolescents and 15 years at an outpatient mental health clinic before starting my own practice.

Our mission is to normalize mental health, reduce the stigma, strengthen the community, and help people reach their goals/dreams. We use your expertise on yourself, your strengths, and our knowledge about mental health to help you get what you want out of therapy. We are someone on the outside who can recognize patterns, challenge them when needed, offer ways to change that pattern, but we don't shame you if you don't want to, can't or are not ready. We understand that you need a connection, and aren't an "authority" figure. We acknowledge we are human too.

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.

We all need a helping hand at times, and I have had a passion for helping people for as long as I can remember. You want to feel happier, less anxious, and do more than just “get through each day”. You deserve a safe space to discover who you truly are, and uncover what is keeping you from experiencing more joy, contentment and ease in your life. When we sit down together and discuss all that you’ve been through we will also discover your many inner strengths, and together we can build on the resiliency within you. I want you to see all that you are capable of - all the things that you can do to help yourself be happier.

Are life circumstances or relationships causing you and/or your family distress? Are you looking for someone to help you navigate through the struggle and find healing again? I can help restore your hope and find healing in your life and relationships. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I observe distress and problematic functioning within the context of the larger family system and the relationships between people, not just individuals in isolation. It would be my honor to walk through this process of healing with you.

I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, EMDR and TF-CBT trained. I specialize in working with children ages 5 and up, and adults dealing with complex trauma/ PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, sexual abuse, sexual addiction.