I created Hope & Healing For Life PLLC as a place where individuals and families could come to find hope in their ability to heal from current struggles. Having worked for agencies for the last several years, I felt that it was time to create an environment that operates on the principles of true client centered care. It is important to me to have an atmosphere where people can feel comfortable, and empowered in the healing process, while at the same time developing goals, and strategies for successful treatment. I can show you, your family, or your organization why this partnership will work, depending on your specific needs and circumstances.

You are here, reading this page, because you are seeking something. You want something more or different even if you cannot verbalize what that is. Perhaps you experience that need more as a feeling than a knowing of what it actually looks like. However, you do know that you are not happy with the way things are right now and that you want and need change. You might even be a little scared of what it means and of what might happen. Even positive change can be scary. Regardless, we both know you are hurt and are so tired of carrying around that pain. It is heavy, suffocating at times, and sometimes you worry that you will crumble under its weight. You want more but are not sure how to move out of your pain. You might feel afraid that no one can help you. You are scared that it cannot or will not get better. You want to love and to feel loved. You are so tired of faking it through life. It is too exhausting and empty feeling. You want to feel like you pretend to on your social media. You want to feel genuine and real. You want purpose in your life. You want to wake up and feel like you have a real reason to get out of bed each day. There is no magic stick but I do have the resources to help you. Even if you feel like therapy or healing services did not help, I invite you to try again. This time, with me and with different results. Most people find relief when they unstick themselves and feel like they are finally moving towards what they want. My goal is to teach you the tools to do just that.

Sputtering/Creaky Relationships? The "Love Mechanic" is here to assist. I specialize in working with couples of all backgrounds. This includes married, engaged, living together, dating, and same-sex (lesbian and gay). As a systemic and collaborative therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Through a systemic approach we look at the relational contexts that influence the individual, couple, and family. This includes all aspects of life including internal and external influences such as family, community, and societal effects. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

At Joining Hands, we are passionate about helping children and families through their journey toward emotional healing and repairing relationships. Joining Hands Counseling provides counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, and families to address issues of anger, depression, trauma, anxiety, grief and loss, sexual behavior problems. Joining Hands Counseling also provides services to children on the Autism Spectrum and provides services and support for infants, small children and their families. We offer a variety of non-traditional therapy techniques to assist each client in their personal journey toward resolution, healing and growth. Joining Hands Counseling gives the client the opportunity to choose an alternative means to traditional talk therapies throughout their counseling sessions, and allows the client a non-threatening means to reach their goals. Services include: Standard talk therapy; Sand tray therapy; Play therapy; Art therapy; Directive play therapy (especially for children on the autism spectrum); Infant mental health (DC 0-3); School consultations; Professional development. Play Therapy Play therapy is a therapeutic technique used with children ages 3 - 11. Free play interaction is the child's vocabulary, and is a limitless language of self-expression. There are no specific rules in play as there are in verbal communication, and thus, allows the child to feel safe doing what they do best...PLAY!! The pace of the therapy is controlled by the child and allows the child to expand the expression of self. Play therapy provides healing from hurts and trauma, and breaks down tension. Play therapy is conducted in a safe environment, which allows the child to express a variety of emotions. Play therapy assists the child in learning to cope with anxieties and conflicts through their natural pastime of play. Joining Hands utilizes Dr. Byron Norton's model of Experiential Play Therapy and Garry Landreth's Child-Centered model of play therapy. Both models are nondirective and work effectively with children. Directive Play Therapy... Joining Hands Counseling in Roseville specializes in Directive Play Therapy and counseling services for children who are diagnosed with: Developmental and Cognitive Delays; Autism; Asperger's Syndrome; PDD. Directive Play Therapy can assist the child in: Learning social skills; Managing anger; Expressing emotions; Identifying facial expressions; Increasing conversation skills; Understanding personal boundaries and space; Developing empathy. Parents are invited and strongly encouraged to participate in the Directive Play Therapy process.

Our therapists are passionate about working with people who are ready to work to make improvements to overcome depression, anxiety and the challenges of life. We recognize change is difficult and we are dedicated to supporting you through that process. Through counseling with our highly trained therapists you can develop the skills and obtain the tools you need to meet the challenges you face in life head on. We offer therapy to individuals, couples, groups and families to improve their overall sense of health and well-being. Our therapists have experience and expertise with life transitions, anxiety, depression, self-harm, relationship and family issues, parenting, stress management, divorce, anger and career issues. We work from a whole person, strengths-based approach. Our therapists we will focus on all areas that make up your health: emotional, social, environmental and physical.

Emotional suffering hurts. Are you tired of worrying about yourself or your family? Have the self-help books and friendly advice you've tried failed? I'd like to help. Therapy is healing conversation meant to help you better understand yourself, your emotional patterns, and how your behavior affects your important relationships. I work from a family systems perspective, always remembering that even though we may be individuals, we're in constant relationship to other people. It's in these relationships that we often find our greatest joy and our most stubborn pain. Specializing in marriage and relationship counseling, I help couples anxious to understand or repair their mutual trust, intimacy, and satisfaction. We'll take the time to assess your current relationship, discover what's working and what's not, and create and work toward flexible, relational goals. With professional training in both theology and mental health, I enjoy helping clients better utilize their own spirituality to manage experiences of grief, loss, trauma, disability and chronic illness.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and have been licensed for over 23 years. I can help you to find a better balance, improve your mood, reduce stress, change self-defeating patterns, and feel better about your life. I offer safe and supportive counseling for people struggling with anxiety, depression, problems with relationships, or who are simply trying to improve some aspect of their life. Therapy brings the opportunity to explore what is meaningful in your life and help you to make appropriate choices. I help people take charge of their life, build on their strengths and assets, manage negative/stressful issues or concerns and live a self-directed, joyful, productive life. We'll find solutions to life's challenges, reduce depression, anxiety, stress, and explore the "mind-body-spirit" connection to health and wellness. I work with adults, adolescents and children in individual, marriage and family therapy. I use a non-judgmental, straight forward approach with a dash of humor on the side. I am trained in EMDR Therapy and can help you sort through past traumas. Combining a variety of techniques geared towards each individuals learning style we will find the approach that works best for you.

I offer clients a safe and comfortable place to process difficult life circumstances in order to move forward toward a life worth living. My specialites include trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, infidelity and difficult life transitions. I have helped people of all ages and stages of life both individually, as couples or as families. The most important success in therapy is related to the relationship between client and therapist. I believe I offer an authentic relational style where my clients feel safe and valued.

As a licensed psychologist Stacia Hanson treats anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and/ loss, self-esteem, and relationship issues. Her practice focuses not only on problems but on health well-being. Stacia has a special interest in peak-performance issues. She has a special interest in individuals who may struggle with the after effects of trauma. Stacia is a Certified EMDR therapist and uses this form of psychotherapy to assist with PTSD and other conditions.

I have been a therapist for 30 years ,specializing in working with anxiety,depression,relationships and spirituality. I do groups as well.I have been teaching and practicing meditation for about 13 years. I have developed a unique way of using presence to allow people to go inside and release blocked or stuck feelings,to help them embody a sense of joy and peace. My work is active and heart centered. I work usually 9-5 but do have some later or earlier times if needed. I accept some insurances.

Affiliated Counseling Center is an outpatient mental health center with offices in Fridley, Woodbury and Uptown. We have on staff over a dozen therapists who offer areas of expertise in a wide range of life isues. Our therapists work with children, adolescents, adults and senior populations. We offer counseling for individuals, couples and families. We offer evaluations, testing and diagnostic services for neuropsychological needs, including ADD/ADHD testing, testing for learning disabilities as well as gifted and talented individuals/children. We have on staff two psychiatric providers who offer psychiatric evaluation and ongoing medication management services. Affiliated Counseling Center is based upon humanistic principles, which value the client-therapist relationship above all else. Within this scope, our practioners utilize a variety of techniques and treatment modalitiies to assist clients, including client centered therapies, narrative, cognitive behavioral, motivational interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, the Hakomi Method (a technique focused on locating origins of pain within the self), psychodymanic therapy, dream analysis. We also offer anger management services, treatment for compulsions and obsessions, addictions including gambling and sexually motivated behaviors. We treat eating disorder, personality disorders, grief/loss issues, infertility and adoptions issues, blended family issues and more. We seek to meet the needs of the communities we have practice locations within, and offer a full breadth of services to meet that end.

Affiliated Counseling Center is an outpatient mental health center with offices in Fridley, Woodbury and Uptown. We have on staff over a dozen therapists who offer areas of expertise in a wide range of life isues. Our therapists work with children, adolescents, adults and senior populations. We offer counseling for individuals, couples and families. We offer evaluations, testing and diagnostic services for neuropsychological needs, including ADD/ADHD testing, testing for learning disabilities as well as gifted and talented individuals/children. We have on staff two psychiatric providers who offer psychiatric evaluation and ongoing medication management services. Affiliated Counseling Center is based upon humanistic principles, which value the client-therapist relationship above all else. Within this scope, our practioners utilize a variety of techniques and treatment modalitiies to assist clients, including client centered therapies, narrative, cognitive behavioral, motivational interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, the Hakomi Method (a technique focused on locating origins of pain within the self), psychodymanic therapy, dream analysis. We also offer anger management services, treatment for compulsions and obsessions, addictions including gambling and sexually motivated behaviors. We treat eating disorder, personality disorders, grief/loss issues, infertility and adoptions issues, blended family issues and more. We seek to meet the needs of the communities we have practice locations within, and offer a full breadth of services to meet that end.

Working with individuals and all types of couples (LGBT friendly) to provide an opportunity for lasting change. The mission is to help regular people, just like you, with life’s problems Marriage and Couples Counseling Specialities: Rebuilding trust Recovery from cheating, affairs and infidelity Sex Addiction, Porn Addiction, CyberSex Addiction and other Addictions. Sexual problems and Sex therapy Enhancing communication Resolving conflicts Relationship crisis Individual Counseling Specialities: Childhood Sexual Abuse Sexual Assualt Addictions Relationships Self-esteem Trauma Spirituality Anxiety So that you can: Cope with life’s stresses Increase awareness Increase your energy Feel better If painful past memories are still bothering you, they can be resolved with a proven technique called Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) in fewer sessions than traditional talk therapy. You can be free of the shame, guilt, nightmares, anxiety and worry from the past.

Compassionate, experienced, professional specializing in divorce adjustmant issues, including separation, co-parenting, remarital and step-family issues. Trained and experienced in conducting divorce mediation and custody evaluations and recommendations as an expert witness to the Court. I provide support and guidance to assist in the successful completion of the divorce process for the best possible outcome for parents and children.

I enjoy working with couples and individuals addressing relationship difficulties such as infidelity/affairs, conflict and communication issues, life transitions, pre-marital counseling, relationship loss, divorce, and emotional disengagement. I also have experience working with adults facing issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, divorce/blended families, and grief. I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), an empirically validated therapeutic approach to working with couples and relationships. The EFT approach helps reinforce attachment bonds and facilitate the creation of secure connections between partners leading to increased intimacy and fulfillment in their relationship. I utilize Clinical Hypnosis (Hypnotherapy) to help clients feel relaxed and process trauma at a subconscious level. My training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has proven helpful in teaching Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness and Distress Tolerance skills. I consider it an honor and privilege to help people grow and change in a way that is rewarding to them. My role is to create a safe space for growth, empowerment, and healing in your relationships and for yourself.

My personal belief about therapy is that Psychotherapy is a creative process of change. The client enters into the process in a collaborative role knowing more about their concerns and strengths than I do. I then tailor the therapeutic process to meet the client's needs based on those concerns and strengths. The goal is to create a renewed sense of empowerment and balance into the client's life. I have been in private practice for 18 years. I work with adults, adolescents and couples as well as groups. (See the information below on my Mindful Eating Group.) My style is interactive. In my practice, I use Internal Family Systems, Feminist therapy, Jungian therapy and Mindfulness. As a therapist, I consider myself a generalist. Yet, over the years I have developed an interest in two areas. One is in working with people and families who are dealing with disabilities or chronic illness. The other interest is Mindful Eating, changing one's relationship with food.

I offer clients a safe and comfortable place to process difficult life circumstances in order to move forward toward a life worth living. My specialites include trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, infidelity and difficult life transitions. I have helped people of all ages and stages of life both individually, as couples or as families. The most important success in therapy is related to the relationship between client and therapist. I believe I offer an authentic relational style where my clients feel safe and valued.

I have a long history working with adults, adolescents, and the elderly who experience problems associated with unexpected changes in life, loss of significant relationships, sexual orientation, sexual violence, domestic violence, and family of origin. My goal is to help people see the relationship between the unresolved issues in their life and how they manifest as problems related to depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and problems adjusting to life style transitions. I am prepared to meet you where you are, help you to understand the problems you are experiencing and learn what will help you to improve your situation. There are practical approaches to these issues and you can develop skills to improve your everyday experiences.

I work with people who want to help themselves get out of that "stuck" place. Whether it be individuals, couples or families, we will work together to help you move forward. I believe that we as humans are always changing and adapting. Learning how to change and adapt in healthy ways is something many of us did not learn growing up. Sometimes, because of various issues in our formative years, we learned how to cope in ways that no longer work for us as adults. I would like to help you change to be a healthier, more vital, you!

If you are looking for someone to help get you unstuck I have a variety of tools and techniques proven to help you make the changes you desire. I specialize in working with people struggling with life transitions, anxiety, depression, self-harm, relationship issues, family issues, parenting, positive self esteem, stress management, divorce and career issues. I believe counseling is a great resource for helping you to learn new skills. Counseling will provide you with a chance to develop greater self-insight and awareness so you can break old habits and develop new, healthy patterns in your life. I provide therapy to individuals, couples and families. I have specialized training and experience in: biofeedback, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), coaching, mindfulness practices, play therapy, family systems, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and supporting people through the process of change. My focus is on providing you with a safe, nonjudgmental and supportive place to explore your concerns in a deep and meaningful way. I work from a whole person, strengths-based approach. This means I focus on all of the aspects in your life and your unique inner strengths.

I am a fully trained and certified EMDR clinician. EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) is an effective method of overcoming anxiety, fear and loss that cause negative thoughts, feelings and reactivity. I will work collaboratively with you to discover your strengths and resources and create a plan to make the changes you hope for. I have experience and special interest working with those struggling with: • anxiety and stress • depression • past abuse & trauma • relationship Issues • infidelity • panic attacks or fear • grief & loss • phobias • parenting concerns • self-esteem • communication and conflict resolution issues. Serving the West Suburbs including Minnetonka, Plymouth, Wayzata, Excelsior, Chanhassen, Mound, Victoria and Golden Valley.

Bridging Hope Counseling offers individual, couples and family counseling. Additionally, DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) Skills groups for Adolescent Girls, Adolescent Boys and Adult Women. The belief is that you are doing the best you can with what you have. The approach is non-judgemental and effective, allowing you to feel comfortable and move forward with your goals. We also have play therapy, sand tray therapy, trauma and abuse therapy, autism and Asperger's therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), CD Assessments. There are 8 therapists with many different specializations.

Serenity Circle Counseling provides counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families to address issues such as anger, depression, empowerment, trauma, anxiety, self-discovery, grief and loss, and personal victimization. In addition to standard talk therapy, Serenity Circle Counseling offers a variety of non-traditional therapy techniques to assist each client in his or her personal journey toward resolution, healing and growth.

Bridging Hope Counseling offers individual, couples and family counseling. Additionally, DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) Skills groups for Adolescent Girls, Adolescent Boys and Adult Women. The belief is that you are doing the best you can with what you have. The approach is non-judgemental and effective, allowing you to feel comfortable and move forward with your goals. We also have play therapy, sand tray therapy, trauma and abuse therapy, autism and Asperger's therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), CD Assessments. There are 8 therapists with many different specializations.

Are you experiencing some of the following challenges: difficulty with boundaries, asserting yourself, low confidence & self esteem? Having trouble figuring out how to hold onto yourself in a relationship? Negotiate conflict within it? Find yourself saying "I (or we!) deserve better" ... Life can sometimes be painful (especially relationships!), and things can feel tough. However, life’s pain can often be the necessary CATALYST for positive growth and empowerment! In my experience, growth requires delving into three distinct areas: PATTERNS Learning what you do, and why you do it. PROCESS Accepting and working through emotions. PRACTICE Applying insight to new behaviors and action. What I offer is unique: part therapist, and part coach. I am passionate about empowering clients through the challenges of life and relationships. You are the expert! I am a fellow traveller that brings knowledge and compassion to help guide your path of self-discovery, healing, intimacy and change. Many people encounter challenges in holding on to themselves in the relationships in their lives, and figuring out how to navigate communication, compromise, and conflict. Much of this stems from what we learned in the families we grew up in, which often bumps up against what our significant others have learned in their families. Our work together will shine a compassionate light on past family patterns, as well as current patterns, so that you are empowered with a choice: keep those patterns …or create new, more effective patterns.

I have been a psychologist for 24 yrs working with individuals, couples, and families. I work with each client to identify what is causing their current problems and how we can restore optimal growth and health. I practice using many of the most effective psychotherapy methods for relieving anxiety,depression,and trauma-a comprehensive Mind-Body approach. My goal is to listen to and understand you, and as your personal consultant to help you repair and rebalance your life. A life that you can enjoy, where you create a satisfying, and meaningful, career, relationships, personal well being, health, and emotional development. I am trained in numerous treatment theories and techniques such as family systems, developmental, cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, attachment and interpersonal neurobiology. Holistic and Mind-Body methods such as Bioenergetics, E.M.D.R.,hypnosis, yoga and mindfullness are specialties I can incorporate into your treatment program.

Is your marriage not what you expected? Do you find that you are frequently frustrated with your significant other? Do you need a change? Perhaps there has been an affair? Or you feel like you can't decide whether to leave or stay. I believe that therapy can be life changing. And, who doesn't want to make a few changes for the better?! I want to know that what I am doing is effective, which is why I like to keep up to date with current research and treatment modalities. I love working with couples and individuals who are feeling anxious and stressed out about their relationships.