Therapists in Wadena, MN

I specialize in working with people who have experienced trauma or verbal, emotional, physical or sexual abuse in their families or close relationships. Particularly when abuse happens earlier in life or over a long period, those suffering may develop various symptoms including depression, anxiety, low self esteem, self harm, substance use, and anger issues. I view symptoms as ways of coping that have helped you survive so far. We collaborate in therapy to help you find new ways to relate to yourself and others, and create a more meaningful and satisfying life, however that might look for you.

I am a clinically certified trauma professional as well as an LPCC and an LADC. I am able to help clients recognize and develop coping skills to help them manage their mental health symptoms and their chemical dependency issues. I am able to help clients recognize where their possible trauma has settled within their body. I assist clients in developing awareness of their minds and body and become more mindful of their whole sense of self. No one wants to suffer and if they are, I am able to help them identify what is causing their suffering and work through it or provide them with the tools to do so once they are on their own.

Anxiety? Depression? Just sick and tired of being sick and tired? We get it. Life can be a pain in the .....well.... a pain. Sometimes we just have to let it all out. Our team of experienced therapists get it. Trauma? YEP! ADHD? YEP! Military and public service? YEP! Let us help. We can offer you an alternative, non- doctory, take of your shoes and be comfy, place to let it all start to heal. We work with children, adults, couples, and families. Let us help you, help yourself.

I've been working with adults and teens for over 47 years. My approach is empathic, direct, and thoughtful. Given I have a wide background in my training, I adapt my therapeutic approach to your needs. I find that effective therapy is a collaborative approach where we work together to understand your concerns, their origins and most importantly what can be done to bring about both the internal and behavioral changes that will be beneficial to you. My goal in therapy is to help integrate your shame and vulnerabilities into a healthy identity grounded in self-esteem and pride.

You have a strong feeling that you are autistic and all of the online quizzes you’ve taken point in that direction. After a lifetime of masking and struggling to find your tribe, you want to know more about your neurotype and where you fit in. An autism diagnosis may be affirming and validating, putting you on a clearer path moving forward as you connect with the autistic community. Finding out you are not autistic may guide you in a different direction leading you to discover other parts of yourself . I am here to help you on your journey of discovery. Visit my website at therapydynamics.com to establish care.

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.

I am a Licensed Psychologist (LP) in Minnesota and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in North Dakota. I have two locations - one in Moorhead, MN and the other in Fargo, ND. My education and professional background are quite diverse and include knowledge, skills, and experience in the areas of medicine, education, counseling, psychological interventions and testing/evaluations. I specialize in anxiety disorders, mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders and personality disorders. Disclaimer: I am able to provide psychological testing w/ supervision in ND and w/out in MN. I will begin accepting direct pay clients