HealthPartners of MN and WI Therapists in Wayzata, MN

Hello! I am a trauma-informed therapist located in Inver Grove Heights and Wayzata, MN. I work with adults and adolescents (ages 12+). I have expertise treating PTSD, Complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, and helping people navigate life transitions. In both my personal and professional life, I have witnessed the ways that negative experiences impact our self-worth and how we navigate the world. My goal is to provide a calm, safe space to help you explore and process your past in order to improve your present.

Some people find themselves feeling stuck with certain thoughts and feelings. Others find themselves repeating behaviors that lead to unproductive and problematic situations in their life. Therapy is a process where these concerns can be discussed and worked through from a nonjudgmental standpoint. My therapeutic approach is to assist you in reaching your personal or relationship goals with more effective ways of being. The adolescents and adults I work with are understood as individuals that have their own unique attitudes, beliefs, and experiences.

Welcome! I'm a licensed professional clinical counselor who independently contracts at Wholehearted Healing LLC. I work with those that have eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, anxiety, depression and life changes. I typically work with ages 14 years old and up and welcome anyone and everyone in session to be their authentic selves without any judgment. I’m passionate about helping people make positive changes to live their best life for the present moment and for the future.

I am passionate about making sure people know they don’t have to deal with all of life’s twists and turns on their own. Whether you’re experiencing a particularly stressful season or you’re looking to heal from something you’ve been carrying for a long time, I believe we can work through it together. I provide a non-judgmental, relaxed environment in which you can unpack what’s on your mind, explore unhelpful thought/behavior patterns, and grow in your confidence to challenge them.

Life is not easy, but you also do not have to do it alone. If you're an adolescent navigating the complexities of growing up or someone in transition facing new challenges, let's embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth together. In therapy with me, we'll create a safe space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. We will collaborate and move towards understanding your unique strengths, coping mechanisms, and goals. My approach is client-centered, your needs and preferences guide our sessions. Whether you're seeking support for mental health concerns or simply need someone to talk, I am here for you.

Anxiety is a life-sucker and can be extremely crippling. It can interfere with your ability to stay present, be productive, maintain relationships, and can rob you of happiness. Maybe you've become homebound, can't go to sleep without checking off a list of items over and over or get so caught up in your thinking that you feel paralyzed to make any decisions. Perhaps your anxiety is compounded with ADHD and life seems like a true slog to get anything accomplished. You’ve seen therapists, but with each failed intervention attempt, you only become more certain that it’s hopeless. You cannot give up, there's another way forward.

I am licensed in both Mental Health and Addiction Counseling specializing in helping individuals and families who struggle with mental health and/or addiction issues. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or stress from relationships, parenting, work, significant loss, or struggling with addiction or recovery, I can help. My style is to provide you with a supportive, confidential, non-judgmental space regardless of the issues, and help you discover your strengths to find meaningful solutions. I currently meet with clients both in person and via Telehealth.

David is a dedicated therapist with a profound passion for treating PTSD. His approach heavily rooted by his special interest in interconnected neurobiology, a term coined by Dr. Daniel Siegel. Interconnected neurobiology explores the intricate connections within the brain and how they influence our emotional and psychological well-being. This perspective underscores the importance of understanding the brain's complex networks and their role in mental health. David offers a holistic and effective path to recovery, addressing not just the symptoms but also the underlying neural mechanisms.

Life is not always easy. Add in a global pandemic, community uprise, and our ongoing political environment, and some days it feels impossible. I get it, and want to be a source of reprieve. My goal is to help you create a better relationship with yourself whereby creating better relationships in the rest of your life. I believe that all of us need a person to talk to that has no bias or judgement in regards to what we are facing. I want to 'dig deep' so to speak and get to the root of what is stopping you from living your best life.

Lakes Counseling is here for you. It is our goal to serve your unique needs and find the therapist who is right for you. We are a premier counseling service in Wayzata, MN of professionally licensed clinicians providing multiple types of counseling services. Our services include Couples Counseling, Individual Counseling, Family Counseling.

Welcome to a supportive space that is dedicated to helping you live more authentically. As your therapist, I am committed to working with you to explore and understand your story so that we can co-create a space for you to unveil your true potential. I believe that we all have the inherent strength and resilience to grow through hard times - and as your therapist my role is to support and empower you.

Living in this world can be hard, and we all need some help making sense of it from time to time. As a therapist, I hold a space full of humility, humor, and deep, genuine care as you explore your relationship with yourself and with those around you. Using a trauma-informed lens, I will walk beside you as you uncover insight, understanding, and resources that you have had all along. I have a passion for helping clients explore ways that we are impacted by oppressive systems and am LGBTQ+, nonmonogamy, and kind affirming. Above all, I will prioritize being authentic and fully present with you as our conversations unfold.

I’m a clinical psychologist who works with adults (18+) that are experiencing a variety of mental health challenges and life stressors. I specialize in counseling individuals with anxiety and OCD, ADHD, eating and weight issues, parenting stress, life transitions and chronic and life-threatening medical conditions. I am also passionate about helping clients who are looking for ways to improve their communication, attachment style, and overall satisfaction in relationships. My goal is to help you stop feeling overwhelmed and hopeless and give you tools to improve your current ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving.

Do you find yourself struggling with a difficult chapter in your life which may include stress, grief, loss, life transitions, anxiety, depression, or general discontentment? The stories of our lives can contain some chapters that are more difficult than others. At Empowering You, clients will be provided a compassionate, supportive space to process their stressors, assistance with uncovering innate strengths, along with education and tools to manage symptoms. My goal is to assist clients with finding increased empowerment, joy, insight, resiliency, and confidence.

My commitment to my clients: I am devoted to providing a safe space for you to engage in a process of self-reflection that ultimately leads to improving your quality of life. My therapeutic style is direct, dynamic and action-oriented, combining compassionate understanding of past and present problems with enthusiastic pursuit of future goals. I have a holistic view of physical, mental and spiritual health, and believe in the power of the Mind-Body connection, as well as the importance of humor and music in healing. My 25 + years of experience makes me uniquely qualified to serve therapists, health workers and caregivers.

As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist, MJ provides play therapy for the pediatric (10 and under) population and has a passion for supporting parental mental health.  MJ believes in the power of parents as the biggest predictors of growth and healing in the lives of their children! When your child senses your presence and connection, they can thrive. Making an investment in your relationship through parent child therapy is a proven way to build resiliency for both you and your child.

Let's get to it. I'm here to help you facilitate big changes in your life. I specialize in working with trauma, meaning that from session one I will work with you to understand how current problems may stem from past experiences. I live for sessions where clients say “that makes so much sense!” Right away I will be transparent about what course of treatment may be helpful for you and what approaches or goals I believe could be helpful. I strive to instill hope and forward movement from our very first encounter.

Thank you for taking the time to review my profile and congratulations for taking a step toward improving your health and well-being! Are you struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, or some other mental health issue? Failing to escape the uncompromising grasp of addiction despite your best efforts? Lacking the healthy skills and effective strategies to successfully manage the demands of daily life? If you want to improve the quality of your life, but don't know how or where to begin the process, I welcome the opportunity to help you put an end to your struggles and discover a better path forward.

If you are reading this, then some part of you is ready. Perhaps ready to move on, to understand more or to do things differently. Our problems, when given our attention, often become gateways for needed change. Trust yourself and start talking. Therapy is something you do when you care about yourself and your life. Although current evidence-based treatments are the foundation of my work I value a mind-body connection and offer a holistic and integrative approach to therapy.