Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Therapists in Minnesota
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As a Board-Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist I specialize in conducting evaluations of thinking and memory abilities with adults with a wide variety of medical, neurological, and psychiatric conditions. My specialties include the assessment of individuals with traumatic brain injuries, neurological conditions (i.e., dementia, Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease), strokes, and a variety of other medical (i.e., cancer, chronic pain, heart disease), developmental (i.e., ADHD, learning disabilities) and psychological (i.e., depression, anxiety, substance abuse) conditions.
As a Board-Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist I specialize in conducting evaluations of thinking and memory abilities with adults with a wide variety of medical, neurological, and psychiatric conditions. My specialties include the assessment of individuals with traumatic brain injuries, neurological conditions (i.e., dementia, Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease), strokes, and a variety of other medical (i.e., cancer, chronic pain, heart disease), developmental (i.e., ADHD, learning disabilities) and psychological (i.e., depression, anxiety, substance abuse) conditions.
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Nippoldt-Baca specializes in childhood and adult disorders, including: ADHD, Autism, learning disabilities, concussion, twice exceptional, evaluations for test accommodations, developmental disorders, fetal alcohol syndrome, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, toxic exposure, and mental health disorders.
Dr. Nippoldt-Baca is a board certified clinical neuropsychologist and board certified subspecialist in pediatric neuropsychology. She is the team neuropsychologist and alternate team neuropsychologist providing concussion care to several professional sports teams in MN. Dr. Nippoldt-Baca serves on several committees for the Sports Neuropsychological Society, and has a podcast with five of her favorite power-women and sports neuropsychologists called, Drmomcast.
Nippoldt-Baca specializes in childhood and adult disorders, including: ADHD, Autism, learning disabilities, concussion, twice exceptional, evaluations for test accommodations, developmental disorders, fetal alcohol syndrome, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, toxic exposure, and mental health disorders.
Dr. Nippoldt-Baca is a board certified clinical neuropsychologist and board certified subspecialist in pediatric neuropsychology. She is the team neuropsychologist and alternate team neuropsychologist providing concussion care to several professional sports teams in MN. Dr. Nippoldt-Baca serves on several committees for the Sports Neuropsychological Society, and has a podcast with five of her favorite power-women and sports neuropsychologists called, Drmomcast.
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Are you concerned about your cognitive abilities? Worried that you or a loved one might have dementia? Questioning whether you have ADHD? Dealing with lingering effects from a traumatic brain injury or stroke? Neuropsychological testing can provide valuable insights into your cognitive strengths and challenges, help clarify diagnoses, and guide you, your loved ones, and your treatment team toward a path of living your life to the fullest.
Are you concerned about your cognitive abilities? Worried that you or a loved one might have dementia? Questioning whether you have ADHD? Dealing with lingering effects from a traumatic brain injury or stroke? Neuropsychological testing can provide valuable insights into your cognitive strengths and challenges, help clarify diagnoses, and guide you, your loved ones, and your treatment team toward a path of living your life to the fullest.
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Sandra Streitman, Ph. D. is a clinical neuropsychologist with interest in neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders such as ADHD, OCD, learning disabilities, mood and anxiety disorders, and pervasive developmental (autism spectrum) disorders. She specializes in neuropsychology testing and evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults. She integrates neurocognitive, emotional and behavioral aspects of these disorders in order help parents better understand and manage the behaviors. She also evaluates intellectually gifted children with accompanying learning and attention issues, and children with seizures, and traumatic brain injuries. She encourages early intervention for learning and attention disorders, the importance of multi-disciplinary collaboration, and neuropsychological evaluation of neurodevelopmental disorders.
Sandra Streitman, Ph. D. is a clinical neuropsychologist with interest in neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders such as ADHD, OCD, learning disabilities, mood and anxiety disorders, and pervasive developmental (autism spectrum) disorders. She specializes in neuropsychology testing and evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults. She integrates neurocognitive, emotional and behavioral aspects of these disorders in order help parents better understand and manage the behaviors. She also evaluates intellectually gifted children with accompanying learning and attention issues, and children with seizures, and traumatic brain injuries. She encourages early intervention for learning and attention disorders, the importance of multi-disciplinary collaboration, and neuropsychological evaluation of neurodevelopmental disorders.
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Greg A. Stern, PsyD, ABPP, specializes in working with families through tough life situations. He is one of a few hundred Board Certified Rehabilitation Psychologists. For the past 20 years he has specialized in working with patients and their families who have had or are working through a stroke, brain injury, amputation, spinal cord injury and/or other neurological conditions. He also works with families in business together. Most of his work is at United Hospital. He also sees a limited number of patients in his private practice where he sees people in-person or virtually. He has an E. Passport and and can practice virtually.
Greg A. Stern, PsyD, ABPP, specializes in working with families through tough life situations. He is one of a few hundred Board Certified Rehabilitation Psychologists. For the past 20 years he has specialized in working with patients and their families who have had or are working through a stroke, brain injury, amputation, spinal cord injury and/or other neurological conditions. He also works with families in business together. Most of his work is at United Hospital. He also sees a limited number of patients in his private practice where he sees people in-person or virtually. He has an E. Passport and and can practice virtually.
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Bianca Yvonne Matter
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MS, LPC, SEP
Verified Verified
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
Bianca strives to effectively combine approaches from different psychological theories to address the individual on all levels of the human experience: affective, behavioral, cognitive, physiological, and spiritual. Bianca works with individuals, couples, and groups and welcomes welcomes adolescents through adults that are experiencing a variety of stressors and dis-ease; they include: anxiety, depression as well as other intrapersonal challenges, interpersonal difficulties, acute and complex trauma, and chronic medical issues (for example auto-immune diseases).
Bianca strives to effectively combine approaches from different psychological theories to address the individual on all levels of the human experience: affective, behavioral, cognitive, physiological, and spiritual. Bianca works with individuals, couples, and groups and welcomes welcomes adolescents through adults that are experiencing a variety of stressors and dis-ease; they include: anxiety, depression as well as other intrapersonal challenges, interpersonal difficulties, acute and complex trauma, and chronic medical issues (for example auto-immune diseases).
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Working in a helping role for first responders over the past two decades. Accomplished speaker, trainer, and coordinator in several areas involving Health & Wellness for public safety personnel. Retired after 31 years as an urban police officer, I continue to work as a fully Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) working at ASC Psychological Services. I continue volunteering in other first responder support roles with The Metro CISM Team. I am always available to collaborate, learn, inform, and promote helping our heroes heal and recover.
Working in a helping role for first responders over the past two decades. Accomplished speaker, trainer, and coordinator in several areas involving Health & Wellness for public safety personnel. Retired after 31 years as an urban police officer, I continue to work as a fully Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) working at ASC Psychological Services. I continue volunteering in other first responder support roles with The Metro CISM Team. I am always available to collaborate, learn, inform, and promote helping our heroes heal and recover.
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Nicole Neff Medin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Eagan, MN 55122
Waitlist for new clients
Currently providing video and phone sessions to all MN residents** I believe life happens to all of us and we all need help at times. I strive to understand what your goals are, how it shapes who you are today and the person you want to be become. With so many factors impacting us today, I want our work together to be a safe, supportive, relaxed and straightforward place to discover new parts of yourself and reach your goals.
Currently providing video and phone sessions to all MN residents** I believe life happens to all of us and we all need help at times. I strive to understand what your goals are, how it shapes who you are today and the person you want to be become. With so many factors impacting us today, I want our work together to be a safe, supportive, relaxed and straightforward place to discover new parts of yourself and reach your goals.
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I am currently only accepting new neurofeedback clients. I offer free consultations. I know that finding the right therapist can be an overwhelming task. Here's what you should know about me as a practitioner: I have an enduring belief that human beings have the inherent capacity to heal, become whole. This belief informs everything I do within the therapy process. Our work together becomes a collaborative process meant to faciliate your healing: my job in this process is to use my knowledge, experience and skills to help you heal and grow; your job is to show up fully and commit to active engagement in the the work of therapy.
I am currently only accepting new neurofeedback clients. I offer free consultations. I know that finding the right therapist can be an overwhelming task. Here's what you should know about me as a practitioner: I have an enduring belief that human beings have the inherent capacity to heal, become whole. This belief informs everything I do within the therapy process. Our work together becomes a collaborative process meant to faciliate your healing: my job in this process is to use my knowledge, experience and skills to help you heal and grow; your job is to show up fully and commit to active engagement in the the work of therapy.
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Lisa Watson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Saint Louis Park, MN 55426
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and work primarily with adult individuals and couples in areas of anxiety, depression, parenting, trauma, medical trauma, chronic illness, grief and loss, healthcare workers, infidelity and betrayal. From a 20 year career as a hospital chaplain, I have extensive work with end of life issues, grief and loss, and cultural, religious, racial, economic and gender diversity. I believe in meeting clients where they are at and walking with them on their journey of healing and wholeness.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and work primarily with adult individuals and couples in areas of anxiety, depression, parenting, trauma, medical trauma, chronic illness, grief and loss, healthcare workers, infidelity and betrayal. From a 20 year career as a hospital chaplain, I have extensive work with end of life issues, grief and loss, and cultural, religious, racial, economic and gender diversity. I believe in meeting clients where they are at and walking with them on their journey of healing and wholeness.
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We all have times when we feel stuck, stressed, confused, hurt, alone, or simply like we're not living our best life. Maybe you’re seeking healing from trauma, or grieving a significant loss. Maybe you want help coping with feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, sadness, and disconnection. Maybe certain habits are getting you down, and you want help overcoming them. Perhaps you’re seeking support in making a significant life decision, or change. Maybe you want healthier relationships, or a deeper spirituality. Or maybe you just want someone to come alongside you and help you figure out how to get back to feeling okay. More like yourself.
We all have times when we feel stuck, stressed, confused, hurt, alone, or simply like we're not living our best life. Maybe you’re seeking healing from trauma, or grieving a significant loss. Maybe you want help coping with feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, sadness, and disconnection. Maybe certain habits are getting you down, and you want help overcoming them. Perhaps you’re seeking support in making a significant life decision, or change. Maybe you want healthier relationships, or a deeper spirituality. Or maybe you just want someone to come alongside you and help you figure out how to get back to feeling okay. More like yourself.
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Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55106
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Joan has worked with individuals of all ages, families and couples. She is trained in Adlerian Psychotherapy and has extensive experience in working individuals with addictions, mood disorders, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, grief and loss, as well as, individuals with serious and persistent mental illnesses. Joan’s approach combines therapy focused on change in the “now”, trauma-informed, life coaching, and explored patterns of behavior developed in early experiences.
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Amber Rosier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brainerd, MN 56401
Waitlist for new clients
I have 4+ years of experience in working with trauma in all ages and genders. I utilize Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and it is helping so many people in a short amount of time! Contact me for a consultation regarding ART. I also work with anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, borderline personality disorder, bipolar, post-traumatic stress disorder, and many other diagnoses.
I have 4+ years of experience in working with trauma in all ages and genders. I utilize Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and it is helping so many people in a short amount of time! Contact me for a consultation regarding ART. I also work with anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, borderline personality disorder, bipolar, post-traumatic stress disorder, and many other diagnoses.
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Norma Cadena De Hinderer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW , LICSW
Verified Verified
Bloomington, MN 55420
Waitlist for new clients
Your future is now. You are somewhere in the future and you look much better there than you look right now! Highly trained with many years of experience. Understands you have been through so much while on you life journey. Promises to honor and see you as a unique being who already has what is needed inside to overcome the circumstances in your life. Utilizes therapeutic, spiritual and commonsense approaches to increase feelings of acceptance, hope, and decrease the pain (suffering) and stress in your life.
Your future is now. You are somewhere in the future and you look much better there than you look right now! Highly trained with many years of experience. Understands you have been through so much while on you life journey. Promises to honor and see you as a unique being who already has what is needed inside to overcome the circumstances in your life. Utilizes therapeutic, spiritual and commonsense approaches to increase feelings of acceptance, hope, and decrease the pain (suffering) and stress in your life.
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Dr. Sharon Mahowald-Horner
Psychologist, MS, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
Prior Lake, MN 55372 (Online Only)
Only accepting new ADHD Testing clients at this time (not accepting new therapy clients). Now Offering Online ADHD Testing for (14+) and adults within the State of Minnesota. Receive immediate results; testing is administered, scored and interpreted during a 60 minute video session. This product is the most requested by prescribing doctors. Includes IVA-2 testing, parent or self-report ADHD checklist, diagnostic interview, and interpretive report. ADHD Testing & Diagnostic Report $299 - Private Pay Only (Credit, Debit or HSA Cards)
Only accepting new ADHD Testing clients at this time (not accepting new therapy clients). Now Offering Online ADHD Testing for (14+) and adults within the State of Minnesota. Receive immediate results; testing is administered, scored and interpreted during a 60 minute video session. This product is the most requested by prescribing doctors. Includes IVA-2 testing, parent or self-report ADHD checklist, diagnostic interview, and interpretive report. ADHD Testing & Diagnostic Report $299 - Private Pay Only (Credit, Debit or HSA Cards)
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All of us find ourselves in need of support at some point in our lives. Finding someone to share those difficult life experiences can be difficult. It is my wish to support those experiencing life challenges and provide that confidential listening space. I utilize integrated therapies depending on the individual needs and goals. I have many years of grief and trauma counseling with individuals and groups. Seeking counsel takes courage and a desire to attain a healthier future for yourself. I would enjoy getting to help you with that support.
All of us find ourselves in need of support at some point in our lives. Finding someone to share those difficult life experiences can be difficult. It is my wish to support those experiencing life challenges and provide that confidential listening space. I utilize integrated therapies depending on the individual needs and goals. I have many years of grief and trauma counseling with individuals and groups. Seeking counsel takes courage and a desire to attain a healthier future for yourself. I would enjoy getting to help you with that support.
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I've worked with individuals & families via CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing)/trauma focused therapy, family systems therapy, & play therapy for a variety of issues such as MH & addiction since 1998. I adjust/integrate therapeutic modalities holistically based on needs. I am respectful, laid back and humorous during tough work. I'm supportive & I encourage/challenge you to grow. It is difficult to change while health & wellness may require changes. I may use “tough love” while I am understanding and collaborative. Recovery/health requires action, growth, maturity, & accountability.
I've worked with individuals & families via CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing)/trauma focused therapy, family systems therapy, & play therapy for a variety of issues such as MH & addiction since 1998. I adjust/integrate therapeutic modalities holistically based on needs. I am respectful, laid back and humorous during tough work. I'm supportive & I encourage/challenge you to grow. It is difficult to change while health & wellness may require changes. I may use “tough love” while I am understanding and collaborative. Recovery/health requires action, growth, maturity, & accountability.
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Peter Meilahn, MA, LPCC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55104
My clients can change anxiety, ADHD, autism, or pain with live heart and brain feedback called biofeedback or neurofeedback in online visits. Clients control music volume on their phones with their calm attention levels with free biofeedback equipment I provide. It is easy mindfulness therapy for kids and adults. It is proven to work as well as medication for anxiety, ADHD, and pain. I have years of experience as a therapist, and have taught clinicians at The University of MN Medical Center and elsewhere. Insurance covers this service. To schedule a 20 minute call, click here: https://neurotherapy.intakeq.com/booking
My clients can change anxiety, ADHD, autism, or pain with live heart and brain feedback called biofeedback or neurofeedback in online visits. Clients control music volume on their phones with their calm attention levels with free biofeedback equipment I provide. It is easy mindfulness therapy for kids and adults. It is proven to work as well as medication for anxiety, ADHD, and pain. I have years of experience as a therapist, and have taught clinicians at The University of MN Medical Center and elsewhere. Insurance covers this service. To schedule a 20 minute call, click here: https://neurotherapy.intakeq.com/booking
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Lakes Center for Youth & Families, Clinic
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Forest Lake, MN 55025
At Lakes Center for Youth & Families, we use a collaborative client-centered approach that’s designed to meet each client where they are at. Our offices provide an inviting comfortable environment and our therapists use creative strategies and evidence-based approaches to best serve our clients. We provide therapy to people of all ages, striving to equip people with the skills to heal traumas, manage symptoms, reduce stress, and improve their overall quality of life.
At Lakes Center for Youth & Families, we use a collaborative client-centered approach that’s designed to meet each client where they are at. Our offices provide an inviting comfortable environment and our therapists use creative strategies and evidence-based approaches to best serve our clients. We provide therapy to people of all ages, striving to equip people with the skills to heal traumas, manage symptoms, reduce stress, and improve their overall quality of life.
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Jo Kurzmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55117 (Online Only)
I work with teens and adults, providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy. My specialties include working with the challenges of chemical dependency issues and other addictive behaviors such as shopping, eating disorders, and gambling. I help facilitate healing for people suffering from PTSD and trauma as the result of physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect. I provide an empathic and relational experience to assist with the challenging and sometimes debilitating effects of anxiety, depression, dissociation, self-harm behaviors, and chronic pain.
I work with teens and adults, providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy. My specialties include working with the challenges of chemical dependency issues and other addictive behaviors such as shopping, eating disorders, and gambling. I help facilitate healing for people suffering from PTSD and trauma as the result of physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect. I provide an empathic and relational experience to assist with the challenging and sometimes debilitating effects of anxiety, depression, dissociation, self-harm behaviors, and chronic pain.
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Therapists
When should someone seek treatment for a traumatic brain injury?
People should seek a diagnosis and treatment after a head injury, especially if they were unconscious, and an early diagnosis can lead to a better recovery. Signs of a concussion include headaches, nausea or vomiting, exhaustion, dizziness, vision problems, sensitivity to light and sound, problems with attention and memory, brain fog, unusual irritability or sadness, and unusual sleep patterns.
What’s the most common treatment for a traumatic brain injury?
Treatment for a traumatic brain injury will be different depending on the severity of the problem. For mild injuries, treatment may involve rest and over-the-counter pain or headache medication. For moderate or severe injuries, treatment may involve stabilization, medication, and rehabilitative therapies such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, cognitive therapy, and counseling.
How long does it take to recover from traumatic brain injury?
The recovery time for a traumatic brain injury depends on the individual and the severity and nature of the injury; the length of time spent unconscious is often an indicator of severity. Recovery time for mild injuries may be a week or two while recovery time for more severe injuries may be six months to two years. Research suggests that the vast majority of recovery occurs in the first two years after an injury; recovery after that time frame is less certain.
What if a traumatic brain injury is left untreated?
If a traumatic brain injury is left untreated, it can lead to long-term physical and mental health problems. Physical problems may include dizziness, headaches, vision, healing, or speech loss, and an elevated risk of dementia. Psychological problems may include impairments of memory, judgment, and decision-making, depression, aggression, poor impulse control, and personality changes.