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| 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. |
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 Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
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| LMFT #2108 |
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| I have a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Business. I worked as an accountant and then as a securities broker, but I was more truly interested in people’s problems than numbers. I was often found asking people about their family backgrounds instead of sitting at my desk crunching the numbers. So I went back to school and got my master’s degree in clinical counseling in marriage and family therapy at the Adler Graduate School. Now I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Minnetonka, Minnesota. I am trained in Emotion Focused Couples Therapy, one of only two methods of couples therapy that is proven to work, even in extremely distressed couples. It is an experiential type of therapy that is based on attachment theory and is effective in 90% of cases by reducing couples distress I am fully trained in an extensively researched and effective method of trauma treatment called Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing. I am also trained in Prepare-Enrich, a widely used premarital couples instrument. I also have specialized training in working with childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, rape and other sexual problems. |
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I am well aware that you might be self-conscious with the idea of going to a counselor and seeking therapy. It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help especially when you are hurting and feeling vulnerable. I believe that it is part of life to experience hurt, pain and disappointment sometimes.
Therefore, it is important to me that you feel comfortable. One of the ways that I feel safe is if I know a little about the person that I am talking with. Sometimes people like to know a little about their therapist.
I have been married for over 25 years. I have two young adult children so I know personally both the joys and challenges that married life can bring. I have been a yoga teacher for 9 years. This practice is very meaningful to me because it is a moving mindfulness practice which helps me stay grounded, and fully in the present moment. I also have a daily meditation practice. This helps me to be the best therapist I can be by being open, empathic and compassionate.
I am a runner and have run 2 marathons and several half marathons, I love biking, swimming and lifting weights as well. When I am not working, being outside and in the sun is really important to me, no matter what the season. I am a big fan of coffee and dark chocolate. I love to read and you will see many books in my office. I also enjoy movies and I may recommend a book or a movie for you but it won’t ever be a requirement to your therapy work.
Doing couples and marriage counseling is a favorite of mine, I enjoy repairing the bonds between couples. My couples tell me that afterwards they feel more connected to their partners and more at ease with themselves.
I view counseling as a way to help you with your life, not a way of life. My goal is to help you get on with your life and what matters most to you. |
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| Checks, Cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express |
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| M-F 10am-7pm |
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Anger Management
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Anxiety and Panic
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Body Image Issues
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Caregiver Issues
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Chronic Illness
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Couples
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Depression
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Divorce
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Eating Disorders
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Grief and Loss
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Life Transitions
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Loneliness
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Marriage Counseling
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Online / Teletherapy
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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Premarital Counseling
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Relationship Issues
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Seniors and Elder Care Issues
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Stress Management
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Trauma and PTSD
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Work and Career Issues
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