Susan Lessley, MA, LMFT
Together, We Can Remove the Obstacles
So You Can Move Forward with Your Life!
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!
Education/Training
Along with my Masters of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Minnesota. I have been trained and have worked in the areas of sexual addiction, sex offender treatment, sexual abuse survival, trauma, grief and loss, addiction, depression, and spirituality. Trainings also include:
•EMDR Trained - Level 1 (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
•Post Induction Therapy - training by Pia Mellody from The Meadows Treatment Center
•Psychotherapy and Spirituality
•Psychotherapy and Forgiveness
•Presentation: Sibling Sexual Abuse - presented to Sherbourn County, MN, March 2010
Bio
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in the state of Minnesota. I have received a Masters of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. I received a Bachelors of Individualized Studies degree in Psychology, Business Management, and Communications from the University of Minnesota. I am married and live in the area.
I practice from a systemic perspective believing that our relationships in life, both present and past, influence how we live our lives. I believe that we all live by a script which governs our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Understanding and deconstructing this script is important to our ability to live in a healthy, fulfilling way.
I have worked with a wide variety of clients - men, women, couples, adolescents, and families - all dealing with a wide variety of issues. Some of the issues I have experience working with are depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, spiritual issues, self-esteem, empowerment, sexual addiction, sexual perpetration, sexual victimization, incest, sibling abuse, 12-step programs, anger management as well as others.
I have trained with Pia Mellody from The Meadows Treatment Center on the Post-Induction Therapy model. This model of therapy has proven very effective in helping clients move through their difficult past experiences toward a more relational and healthy life.
Memberships
AAMFT - clinical member
MAMFT - clinical member
Payments Accepted
Cash, Check, Credit Cards
Hours:M - Sat; day and evening hours available
Cost/Session
$90-$130
License:1681 MN
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Loneliness
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Addiction
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Anger Management
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Marriage Counseling
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Anxiety and Panic
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Men's Issues
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Body Image Issues
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Online / Teletherapy
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Caregiver Issues
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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Chronic Illness
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Relationship Issues
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Couples
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Depression
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Seniors and Elder Care Issues
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Divorce
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Sexual Dysfunction
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Eating Disorders
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Stress Management
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Gay or Lesbian Issues
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Trauma and PTSD
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Grief and Loss
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Women's Issues
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Life Transitions
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Work and Career Issues
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Licenses/Certifications
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
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