Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists in Woodbury, MN

I’ve worked over 20 yrs with people of all ages from diverse backgrounds/cultures who struggle with issues across the spectrum. I’m very real, authentic, and down-to-earth in counseling and believe in the importance of warmth and humor. I am equipped to help individuals who struggle with everything from anxiety, depression, and anger to bipolar, schizophrenia, complex trauma, and even ritual abuse or other severe traumas. There is peace and calm in my presence, and I can help you grow in those qualities and find stability, even in the storms of life. I would love to help guide and support you through your current life challenges.

TaNesha has been providing therapeutic services for the Twin Cities area for children, adolescents and families for the last sixteen years. She has worked specifically with disenfranchised minority communities and has taken extensive multicultural training to support her work. As an African American female, TaNesha serves as both knowledgeable and an in-demand resource in that specific population. Using a holistic approach to therapy with a framework centered on reality(choice) based therapy, TaNesha looks at all aspects of a person’s life in order to help them identify areas of change.

Do you feel stuck and unsure how to move forward? We all have the ability to change our situations or the way we handle them, we just need a little hope. I love coming alongside people who are struggling and helping them to see the light at the end of the tunnel. From coloring and play therapy to exploring the past, challenging beliefs, or sitting with you in your pain--I have a passion for hurting people. I'd love to walk with you through shame and conflict in your life and help you find meaning and hope.

I approach therapy from a psychodynamic perspective with an emphasis on how early trauma and attachments impact the development of our mind and body. This is different than a skills based CBT approach in that the “work” gravitates around understanding and experiencing ourselves at multiple levels, including the primal emotional and somatic levels that often lie just outside our awareness, as well as the cognitive, meaning-making aspects of ourselves.

Are you wanting to feel more in control and less overwhelmed? Sometimes feelings like guilt, depression, loneliness, shame, and fear can be painful and debilitating. As a therapist, I provide a safe, authentic, and nonjudgmental relationship in which people can address and resolve problems they are experiencing. I listen carefully and strive to be attentive, compassionate, and respectful. I partner with people collaboratively to better understand the sources of their problems so that together, we can find solutions and new possibilities for growth.

Spring is here - it's time to take action. Aren't you tired of being miserable, depressed, sad, anxious, or just simply being unhappy with your life? Let this be your season to change and learn how to be happy and content and stop sabotaging your life. How about learning to do things differently so that you just don't keep creating the same dynamics. I am a down-to-earth, straight-forward psychologist. I am well versed in treating a wide variety of disorders and mental health issues and I am comfortable working with individuals from a variety of professions.

I am trained in DBT, EMDR (Certified Therapist, Approved Consultant and Trainer), and developed batterer intervention programs. Most of my work deals with the effects of trauma in people's lives and it's behavioral manifestations. The clients I treat vary in issues, from individual to family issues, and from seemingly simple to highly complex cases. My strengths are mostly in the area of stabilizing clients to be able to do their trauma work and then improve their relationships. We want to stop suffering and live the abundant life. A life of joy. A life worth living.

Current afternoon openings. I specialize in helping individuals and couples feel better to improve their relationships. Past hurts and experiences can cloud decision making in the present and relating to each other. Especially when it comes to stressors of daily responsibilities like marriage and parenting. Let’s work together using evidence-based techniques to stop your negative thoughts so you can make more positive mindset decisions. Triggers feel awful and there are proven remedies to help stop them. Together through therapy we can eliminate negative thoughts and memories that prevent you from being the best version of yourself.

Clients I work with often struggle with negative self-talk, unhealthy emotional responses and relational difficulties, to name a few. Clients need someone who is willing to listen in an attentive, empathic, nonjudgmental, manner. Oftentimes, clients are looking for someone to empathize with their feelings and experiences while gently encouraging insight. Clients tend to want a collaborative approach where their views are respected and honored.

I believe your situation is unique and deserves an individualized plan that addresses your specific needs and goals. You can be assured I will always remember your unique "story" every time we meet. My approach to counseling is straight forward, yet caring and compassionate.

I help people overcome life’s challenges to grow and find their desired happiness. I have a long history of working with those struggling with addiction as well as concerns related to sex and intimacy. From a mental health perspective, I work with clients who have anxiety, depression, trauma, intimacy, relationship problems, and some personality disorders. I believe that our mental health, compulsive behaviors, relationships, sex, and intimacy all interact and influence one another to create who and how we show up today. I have an extensive history of working with individuals in the LGBT+ community and specialize in treating Chemsex

I AM NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. It's not always easy to handle life alone when it is tough, overwhelming, painful, or if you feel stuck. You can get through anxiety, depression, trauma /PTSD, bipolar disorder, dissociative disorders, grief/bereavement, relationships, transgender reassignment, divorce and more. Whatever your situation, we can work it out. You are unique and I tailor your therapy to your specific needs for your wellness all in a relaxed and safe environment.

The thought of therapy can feel overwhelming for any individual. As an experienced marriage and family therapist, I can make this process less stressful while helping you find lasting solutions to the issues in your life. I am trained to work with individuals, couples, and families. My interests include but are not limited to helping individuals break negative patterns, couples improve communication and intimacy, rebuilding after an affair, perfectionism, empty nesting, grief and loss, trauma, improving self esteem, and business coaching. My clinical areas of focus are Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and OCD.

I believe that all people have within them the capacity for healing and that courage and strength are discovered when people are allowed the space to express and release their emotional baggage. I believe that it is vital that I provide that space for each and every client. I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and years of experience assisting children, adolescents and families improve their individual and family functioning.