Asperger's Syndrome Therapists in Minneapolis, MN

At Minnesota Center for Psychology, we offer comprehensive mental health services for children and adolescents age 3-17, as well as their families. We are committed to providing the best quality care in an environment that fosters integrity, respect, hope, health, and learning. If your child is experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, family conflict, school or relationship issues, grief, sadness, body image issues, sleep problems, suicidal thoughts, trauma, low motivation, restlessness, communication issues, LGBT or gender identity issues, life transitions mood swings, shame, anger, or behavioral issues, our highly trained and experienced clinicians can help!

Are you or your loved one autistic, feeling misunderstood or experiencing related challenges? Do you need a therapist who understands your family and your unique situation? If you are a neurodivergent adult or parenting an autistic child and are looking for a safe place to process your feelings, address trauma, improve communication or problem solve daily challenges, I would be honored to help. As both an experienced therapist and a parent of an autistic young adult, I understand how autism, anxiety or ADHD impacts you and your family.

If you're struggling to feel content with who you are and where you're going in life, you are not alone. Maybe you've felt misunderstood, unseen, disconnected, or unappreciated, and you want to learn how to more effectively connect with yourself and others. Maybe you need some coping skills to help manage challenges with anxiety or intense emotional reactions. If these are the types of goals you have, therapy can help you reach those goals and make the most of your potential.

Honestly, he’s a really great guy. Chris is the type of therapist that can help you work through some real, heavy stuff, but he can also have you laughing right after (He does improv comedy. Like, what? Awesome!). And, as he would say, "But, I’m also hardcore nerdy and love building an authentic, lighthearted relationship with clients. I love to talk video games, the MN Twins, comedy, and anything alternative. So, I dig it all.”

Psychotherapy involves working together to build connections where safe communication can occur. Most of my patients seek a guide, confidant, teacher, or objective bystander who can help identify difficulties in relationships & devise strategies/build skills to help them cope with struggles in life. I work primarily w/ adolescents/young adults who struggle with "launching" into the adult world of school & work, with adults who have a hard time managing pain & chronic health problems, with people who have struggles related to sexual health, and with people experiencing grief & loss. Contact me directly via my office cell number at (612) 396-6949.

I am licensed as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I have experience in working with trauma, PTSD, attachment disorders, anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, behavioral disturbances, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I enjoy helping clients develop healthy relationships and ways of expressing themselves and fostering an understanding of themselves to succeed. I specialize in treating trauma and am EMDR trained and also have a specialty in providing therapy to children, adolescents and young adults, but have many years of experience in providing therapy to clients of all ages.

What has happened in your life that makes you see the world differently than me? We all have unique life experiences that are sometimes difficult to navigate alone. I believe that healing happens in relationship, and seek to provide a supportive and encouraging environment where you are free to express frustrations, fears, resentments, or concerns that you may be experiencing. I am committed to building a strong relationship with clients by offering support and encouragement. As humans, I believe that we are created to be in relationship. The therapeutic process should be highly collaborative between the therapist and the client.

I've been a psychotherapist for over 40 years. What I have found is the most powerfull tool is the relationships I develop with my clients which are often deeply meaningful, based on understanding the depth of the person, often extending to the inclusion of spiritual experience. I am a fully trained marriage and family therapist, and I have graduated from the Minnesota Psychoanalytic Institute as a certified Psychoanalyst. The American Psychoanalytic Institute has awarded me the status of a Training and Supervising Analyst, the highest level of certification awarded. I want to help people find their own sense of truth.

I have practiced for 36 years in Minnesota, seeing children, adults, couples and families. My practice currently is primarily with adults and couples (and teens) who are seeking a therapist who is collaborative, offers guidance and new perspectives, and believes the client is ultimately in charge of change. I value awareness, mindfulness and the process of living out a personal story that is based on strengths and hopefulness. Above all, I believe that if people feel respected and cared for they are capable of growth and moving through even the most difficult times.

If you're feeling alone in whatever you're struggling with, I'm here to help. I have compassion and vast life experience to help support and guide you through this. I provide a safe and accepting space, where you can access your most creative, intuitive self, and find answers within. Together, things won't seem so hard. I am offering my regular services via telehealth or in person. Email me for more information.

Currently, I am offering online and in-office sessions. If the whole world's a stage (as Shakespeare wrote), you are the lead actor. I take a supporting role for you or your child to achieve optimal mental health. I welcome all ages and forms of diversity, including non-binary or trans-identified individuals. I work with children/adolescents, adults, couples and families of any configuration.

We all experience times when life becomes overwhelming, leaving us feeling vulnerable and off-centered, sometimes leading to profound depression, grief, anxiety or the use of unhealthy coping strategies. Stressors include major life transitions, relational challenges (conflict, separation/divorce, domestic abuse), parenting or/caregiving responsibilities, health difficulties, social oppression/discrimination, and trauma as a child or adult. No matter how strong you may be, you don't have to go it alone. Everyone struggles from time to time, and many benefit from seeking help from an experienced, highly trained psychotherapist.

As a therapist, I am committed to being a source of unconditional positive regard, asking hard and important questions, offering observations to identify connections in experiences, exploring and challenging negative self-beliefs, offering tools and skills in the capacity desired, and celebrating the ups and the downs of the process. I believe human growth, change, and healing is most easily found when we allow ourselves the chance to be uncomfortable. I am a Certified Accelerated Resolution Therapy Practitioner and have found it to be an incredible tool for increasing healing with life’s big and small difficulties.

Creating a comfortable, individualized treatment relationship within the context of a secure and relaxed environment is a primary therapy goal for serving all age groups. Diverse backgrounds, life experiences and orientations are all welcome and respected. I draw from a wide variety of treatment approaches to adapt to your personal situation. Emotions, thought, behavior, your life history and relationship experience are all given careful consideration. Humor, warmth, encouragement, knowledge and skill in treatment techniques can all play a role in the support provided as you work on improving and changing your life.

I believe that we are all doing the best we can with what we have at the time. I also believe that your ways of coping make sense, given your context and the tools you have had access to. I hold gratitude and respect for your resourcefulness in finding a way to get through whatever traumas you've experienced, and I'm here to help if you are looking for more effective tools going forward.

My commitment is to help you make positive life changes. There are times when we are faced with obstacles and difficulties that interfere with growth and development, preventing us from achieving goals and aspirations, and diminishing our happiness and wellbeing. Psychotherapy provides a safe, nonjudgmental setting to discover solutions to challenges. With the powerful tools of communication and insight, I will help you identify counterproductive patterns and habits preventing you from living an optimal life. Together we will recognize and build upon your strengths and skills, develop new resources and strategies, and discover beneficial, healing ways of approaching your life.

Rely on me to help you leave each session feeling accepted and understood. Whatever your hope, the immediate—and often central—aim of therapy is that you feel seen, heard, and appreciated. Perhaps you seek relief from a specific symptom, help addressing a particular diagnosis, or support enduring a difficult time. Maybe you are struggling with low self-esteem, questions of purpose or identity, or with a vague sense of emptiness or disquiet. Or, you may seek couples therapy to reduce the frequency and intensity of fights, resolve thorny issues, or rebuild after a breach of trust.

Welcome to Stone Arch Psychology and Health Services. Our motto, Opening Doors and Building Bridges, is a statement of our commitment to help you make positive life changes. Please visit our website to learn more about our clinic, clinicians, and services at STONEARCHPSYCH.COM

Life hands us many experiences, why walk through it alone. Glad you are taking a step to take care of you! Whether you are struggling with things beyond your control, difficult thoughts and feelings. You may have a desire to address current stressors, for self growth and healing from the past. Or, you may be focused on building a better future for yourself or in relationships. Therapy gets to be a space where you are supported. We all deserve to experience a sense of life satisfaction.