Self-Harming Therapists in Wayzata, MN
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.
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.
Brooke Carlson
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Wayzata, MN 55391
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
It would be an honor to walk with you on a journey to finding or restoring balance, connection, and authenticity in your life. I love to work collaboratively with the people I see to maximize on strengths and natural resilience that may have been lost or forgotten.
It would be an honor to walk with you on a journey to finding or restoring balance, connection, and authenticity in your life. I love to work collaboratively with the people I see to maximize on strengths and natural resilience that may have been lost or forgotten.
My experience is working in the area of mood disorders, depression, anxiety, self-harm, PTSD, adoption support, family dynamics and communication, & college issues offering solution focused techniques to bring about positive change and healing. As an attachment theorist I value practical, experiential discovery of the things that hold people back from optimal functioning in life. I seek to join with people by being creative in the work we do together to meet clients where they are at using the talents and strengths he or she has to create successful steps forward.
My experience is working in the area of mood disorders, depression, anxiety, self-harm, PTSD, adoption support, family dynamics and communication, & college issues offering solution focused techniques to bring about positive change and healing. As an attachment theorist I value practical, experiential discovery of the things that hold people back from optimal functioning in life. I seek to join with people by being creative in the work we do together to meet clients where they are at using the talents and strengths he or she has to create successful steps forward.
Having over 25 years of clinical experience, I provide professional and compassionate psychotherapy services to individuals and couples struggling with a wide range of challenges. Whole Wellness Psychology also offers medical trauma recovery and medical advocacy services for medical staff, parents, and survivors of medical trauma. I utilize a holistic view of clients, meaning I focus on whole mind and body wellness. Creating a partnership with my clients is primary before any meaningful work begins. I also offer DBT services, EMDR, a targeted trauma treatment, and am equally affirming to heterosexual and same sex couples.
Having over 25 years of clinical experience, I provide professional and compassionate psychotherapy services to individuals and couples struggling with a wide range of challenges. Whole Wellness Psychology also offers medical trauma recovery and medical advocacy services for medical staff, parents, and survivors of medical trauma. I utilize a holistic view of clients, meaning I focus on whole mind and body wellness. Creating a partnership with my clients is primary before any meaningful work begins. I also offer DBT services, EMDR, a targeted trauma treatment, and am equally affirming to heterosexual and same sex couples.
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.
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.
Melissa Patterson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC, LSC
Verified Verified
Wayzata, MN 55391
SPECIALIZING IN YOUTH AND FAMILIES DEALING WITH ADDICTION! Transitions in life are a very vulnerable time where we have the potential to struggle and get stuck in our thoughts and relationships. Let me partner with you or your child to develop more beneficial thoughts that empower changes that create deeper connections. I work with youth experiencing trauma and social issues learn how to build connections with themselves and others. Through this process I will also use CBT, Mindfulness, Strength based, and Motivational interviewing to develop a healthier mind and body.
SPECIALIZING IN YOUTH AND FAMILIES DEALING WITH ADDICTION! Transitions in life are a very vulnerable time where we have the potential to struggle and get stuck in our thoughts and relationships. Let me partner with you or your child to develop more beneficial thoughts that empower changes that create deeper connections. I work with youth experiencing trauma and social issues learn how to build connections with themselves and others. Through this process I will also use CBT, Mindfulness, Strength based, and Motivational interviewing to develop a healthier mind and body.
I assist clients in building a nurturing relationship with their innermost selves. My therapeutic approach with those that I work with is relationship based. Together, we work on discovering your therapy goals and incrementally move towards those goals in a sustainable way.
I assist clients in building a nurturing relationship with their innermost selves. My therapeutic approach with those that I work with is relationship based. Together, we work on discovering your therapy goals and incrementally move towards those goals in a sustainable way.
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.
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.
Stacy Bednar | Psychotherapist |Coach| Supervisor
Counselor, MA, LPCC, CUG, CCUG
Verified Verified
Wayzata, MN 55391
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
Dr. Goetz is dedicated to promoting the Emotional, Psychological, Physical, and Relationship Health of Children, Youth, Adults, Couples, and Families. It is Dr. Goetz' philosophy of therapy to maximize the healthy development of each family member and enhance both individual and family strengths and resiliency.The Core Values of his work include: forming a therapeutic and equal partnership with clients in their quest for emotional and relationship health; and forming a partnership with other health care service providers when they are involved.
Dr. Goetz is dedicated to promoting the Emotional, Psychological, Physical, and Relationship Health of Children, Youth, Adults, Couples, and Families. It is Dr. Goetz' philosophy of therapy to maximize the healthy development of each family member and enhance both individual and family strengths and resiliency.The Core Values of his work include: forming a therapeutic and equal partnership with clients in their quest for emotional and relationship health; and forming a partnership with other health care service providers when they are involved.
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I offer a strength based, caring approach to creating change. I treat each person with respect and dignity. Decades of experience and intensive trainings ground my clinical work in evidenced based practices. I work with individuals, couples and families to identify core issues, negotiate conflicts, enhance coping skills and create behavior change. My work with couples and families encourages and teaches healthy communication skills and enhances attachment. I have Gottman Method and Emotionally Focussed Couples training. I work with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, effects of trauma and relationship issues.
I offer a strength based, caring approach to creating change. I treat each person with respect and dignity. Decades of experience and intensive trainings ground my clinical work in evidenced based practices. I work with individuals, couples and families to identify core issues, negotiate conflicts, enhance coping skills and create behavior change. My work with couples and families encourages and teaches healthy communication skills and enhances attachment. I have Gottman Method and Emotionally Focussed Couples training. I work with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, effects of trauma and relationship issues.
I focus on the unique challenges of those in high-pressure careers. The intensity of these jobs often leads to relationship problems, anxiety about performance, stress, exhaustion, and burnout, resulting in a shrinking support network and frustrated partners. That’s why I also focus on the families of such individuals.
I focus on the unique challenges of those in high-pressure careers. The intensity of these jobs often leads to relationship problems, anxiety about performance, stress, exhaustion, and burnout, resulting in a shrinking support network and frustrated partners. That’s why I also focus on the families of such individuals.
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.
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.
Are you looking for someone who can help you or your child with mental health and/or substance abuse issues, who understands addiction and mental health and can help in a non-judgmental way, and can allow you or your child to make your own goals for change? Are you a parent who needs help, support or therapy in order to be the parent you want to be? Want to be able to change your thinking and perspective to have a more fulfilling life that you are in the drivers seat of?
Are you looking for someone who can help you or your child with mental health and/or substance abuse issues, who understands addiction and mental health and can help in a non-judgmental way, and can allow you or your child to make your own goals for change? Are you a parent who needs help, support or therapy in order to be the parent you want to be? Want to be able to change your thinking and perspective to have a more fulfilling life that you are in the drivers seat of?
Drew Horowitz has a vast range of experiences in working with addiction and mental health disorders. He has gained a wealth of knowledge through his own recovery, extensive training, and a master's level education from the Hazelden Graduate School. Drew has several years of professional experience in addiction services. He has worked extensively within a multitude of populations. After spending nearly 5 years with Hennepin County as a co-occurring mental health and substance abuse professional, Drew went into private practice where he treats individuals and families.
Drew Horowitz has a vast range of experiences in working with addiction and mental health disorders. He has gained a wealth of knowledge through his own recovery, extensive training, and a master's level education from the Hazelden Graduate School. Drew has several years of professional experience in addiction services. He has worked extensively within a multitude of populations. After spending nearly 5 years with Hennepin County as a co-occurring mental health and substance abuse professional, Drew went into private practice where he treats individuals and families.
Alison Raman Certified Eating Disorders Specialist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, CEDS
Verified Verified
Wayzata, MN 55391
Healing immensely personal, often secret and shameful struggles with body hate, bingeing, purging, restricting, and other related behaviors takes courage and commitment. You may want to change, or have begun the recovery process, but also feel ambivalent and fearful about how and what it means to recover. If this resonates, you are not alone. Recovery is possible and finding peace with food, mind, and body is worth the arduous journey-whether this is your first attempt at treatment or you have completed multiple treatments. I also help caregivers in their role supporting a loved one with an eating disorder.
Healing immensely personal, often secret and shameful struggles with body hate, bingeing, purging, restricting, and other related behaviors takes courage and commitment. You may want to change, or have begun the recovery process, but also feel ambivalent and fearful about how and what it means to recover. If this resonates, you are not alone. Recovery is possible and finding peace with food, mind, and body is worth the arduous journey-whether this is your first attempt at treatment or you have completed multiple treatments. I also help caregivers in their role supporting a loved one with an eating disorder.
I believe that each individual frames their life from their experiences. Such experiences can cause distress, sometimes making life unbearable. I invite clients in the direction of the unconscious mental process to create healing and promote change. With wholeheartedness and non-judgemental support, I offer a deep journey in search of keys to unveil the answers that lie within. I help clients to find insight, and cope with the underlying causes of emotional and psychological symptoms. I suppose that it is through telling one's unique story, that one can re-write it.
I believe that each individual frames their life from their experiences. Such experiences can cause distress, sometimes making life unbearable. I invite clients in the direction of the unconscious mental process to create healing and promote change. With wholeheartedness and non-judgemental support, I offer a deep journey in search of keys to unveil the answers that lie within. I help clients to find insight, and cope with the underlying causes of emotional and psychological symptoms. I suppose that it is through telling one's unique story, that one can re-write it.
RELATIONSHIP SPECIALIST - Ready to heal old wounds and start building healthy connection and interaction? Empowering each of you to gain insight and develop skills, I can help you live more authentically, communicate your needs in ways that are heard, help discover new solutions to old problems and add more joy and intimacy to your lives. I can also help you navigate difficult issues such as emotional and sexual intimacy, infidelity, addiction, parenting conflict, infertility, as well as blending families.
RELATIONSHIP SPECIALIST - Ready to heal old wounds and start building healthy connection and interaction? Empowering each of you to gain insight and develop skills, I can help you live more authentically, communicate your needs in ways that are heard, help discover new solutions to old problems and add more joy and intimacy to your lives. I can also help you navigate difficult issues such as emotional and sexual intimacy, infidelity, addiction, parenting conflict, infertility, as well as blending families.
Leila Erlandson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wayzata, MN 55391
Are you looking to harness your inner strengths and find your unique path? As you embark on your personal journey, I am committed to challenging you, inspiring you, and supporting you as you actively engage in your own personal growth. So if you, your family, and/or your children are feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, or simply need a supportive place to talk, please take a moment to call and schedule an appointment.
Are you looking to harness your inner strengths and find your unique path? As you embark on your personal journey, I am committed to challenging you, inspiring you, and supporting you as you actively engage in your own personal growth. So if you, your family, and/or your children are feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, or simply need a supportive place to talk, please take a moment to call and schedule an appointment.
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How does therapy for self-harm work?
A person may turn to self-injury so that they can distract themselves from their stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances. Therapy can address the cause of an individual’s suffering. A therapist can help a person understand why they may want to self-harm and help the person learn new methods of coping. A person may have poor emotion regulation, and treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is helpful for breaking this behaviour. In addition, treatment such as dialectical behavior therapy can help a person manage their tolerance of distress.
Which therapies are best for self-harm?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, and mentalisation-based therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are common approaches for people who have painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual cope with distress, regulate emotions, and manage impulsive urges.
Does the tendency to self-harm mean the person is suicidal?
Having this urge does not mean the individual suffers from suicidal ideation. People who want to self-injure look to distract or alleviate themselves from the pain they are experiencing. People with suicidal tendencies want to end life altogether. However, this does not mean a person with the intent to self-harm will not attempt suicide.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for self-harm?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Clients may see improvement within 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, maybe, a six-month period. People, especially those with co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, may need to continue therapy for up to 12 to 18 months.