Anxiety Therapists in 55122

Making the decision to go see a psychotherapist is a true act of courage. I honor you for taking this courageous step. I offer an integrative and holistic approach to counseling that helps clients move toward a deeper understanding of integration and well-being. I view psychotherapy as a vehicle for growth and change, and as a process that must be tailored to each individual’s needs and unique identity. I offer respect and deep interest in your life experience, and am here to listen to everything you have to say without judgment.

I am an Educational Psychologist who has 30 years of experience in clinical, hospital, and school settings. My specialty areas include children, adolescents, and adults. Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Marriage and Family Therapy. Specific areas I treat include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, Post concussion symptoms, Adjustment Disorders, eating disorders, Bipolar Affective Disorders, Autism Spectrum and Sensory Integration Disorders, learning disorders, and chronic mental health issues. I use DBT, CBT, Behavioral Therapies, Expanded Mindfulness strategies. I am also a certified pastor.

My clinical interests include working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, adjustment disorders, relational issues/concerns, self-injurious behaviors, suicidal ideation, self-esteem issues, trauma related issues & PTSD, complex trauma, dissociation, and personality disorders. I would like to help you be able to identify the goals you would like to achieve to live a more desirable life. Once we have this goal established, we will work together to identify new coping skills to address situations that feel distressing to you.

Feeling a sense of belonging is crucial to mental health. You want to feel like you matter to your community, your loved ones, and yourself. Whether struggling in your primary relationship, feeling like you don't fit in with your faith community because of your unique beliefs or identity, or feeling unable to sense your own worth generally, help is available. I will empower you by helping you see how your strengths can help you rekindle a belief in your worth and abilities. Through both empathy and accountability, I can help you find joy in your relationships and your life generally.

Sometimes you may feel unheard, unable to communicate or even disconnected from those that mean the most to you. Other times you desire to strengthen the bonds you have but don't know where to begin. Or maybe you just feel alone troubled with the same stories that have no viable ending leaving you feeling hopeless.

I earned my PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Adler University in Chicago. During my educational journey, I had the privilege of completing my pre-doctoral internship at Hazelden Betty Ford’s Center for Teens, Young Adults, and Families. In this esteemed institution, I had the unique opportunity to work closely with adolescents and young adults who were grappling with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. My professional path has encompassed a diverse range of settings, including a community mental center, a research hospital, and private practice, where I specialized in neuropsychological assessments.

I believe life's challenges are opportunities for us to grow as human beings. Whether you or a family member are struggling with an old problem that keeps coming back or facing an entirely new problem, there is hope. I use research based assessments and treatments to help you or your family member overcome these concerns and thrive in your life.

Accepting new clients! I work with teens and adults navigating challenges in their lives, such as healing from difficult experiences, navigating family and relationship dynamics, communication and setting boundaries, managing overthinking, keeping up with high expectations, and navigating oppressive systems. Many of the individuals I work with have historically marginalized identities related to race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, socioeconomic status, and immigration backgrounds. As a result, we explore intergenerational trauma and resilience, historical traumas, cultural differences, and other aspects that shape your experiences.

Immediate availability. My approach to therapy is warm and interactive. You’ll find me using humor a lot; just because therapy is hard work doesn’t mean it can’t be fun! I enjoy getting to know people on a deep level and helping uncover unconscious patterns holding them back. I'm all about getting to the root of a problem, and I will always be honest and direct with you. I offer a holistic approach to therapy and help people gain insight on the developmental experiences that shaped their current belief systems. To me, the biggest compliment is when clients enjoy coming to therapy and feel empowered to heal.

During my forty years in the field I am continually amazed at the power of human connection. My goal as a psychotherapist is to enable each individual that I work with to experience their most empowered, real and authentic self in the here and now. This experience in therapy includes concentrating on strengths that we all have yet in our darkest times fade from our awareness. My commitment to my clients is to have available as many options as possible so no matter what the presenting issue, I will have the skills needed.

Austin believes that we are all searching for our own meaning in life, and that we make our own meaning. Stemming from a person-centered standpoint, he meets people where they are, holding space and walking with clients down their own paths as a guest in their personal journey. He combines an Adlerian and existential framework with cognitive behavioral, EMDR, and solution focused techniques to assist clients in making meaningful changes in their lives, tapping into the client’s inner strengths along the way. Austin also uses revolutionary methods incorporating technology and virtual reality into session.

Has something happened recently turning your life upside down? Are you unsure what to think or feel? My desire, as a counselor, is to help clients sort through thoughts and emotions and find hope. I believe each person is significant, and at times this truth is lost. With jumbled thoughts, we can lose sight of our worth and this can lead to despair.

As a licensed marriage and family therapist I utilize various therapeutic approaches based on your needs. These approaches include narrative, solution-focused, and experiential therapy techniques to achieve lasting change. I work with new & expecting parents facing the challenges of adjusting to parenthood. I also see adults & adolescents (14+) experiencing depression, anxiety, and other life challenges.

Do you feel stuck in the same pattern of conflict and wish for better communication with the important people in your life? Do you want to deepen connection with yourself and others? Do you need to find ways to set boundaries with those around you? A supportive, collaborative, and safe therapeutic relationship can help you work through all of the above, and more.

I once heard, "everything you want is on the other side of fear." Therapy can help bridge the gap of where you would like to be and where you are. I collaborate with clients to identify goals and address barriers to change. I have Masters degrees in both Counseling and Psychological Services and in Clinical Psychology (with a trauma focus) and am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I have been working in the mental health field for the past 20 years in various capacities including community mental health, residential treatment, crisis counseling, and individual therapy.

My greatest joy is to help people find their inner voice and personal power. Trained and Certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy, I work with both individuals and couples. Looking at attachment patterns that are unconsciously learned in childhood, we will see where and how those patterns play out in your life and how they hold you in unhealthy beliefs. Together, we will unravel the thought processes that thrive in judgment, scarcity, blame, and fear. I truly believe the healing process toward change occurs once YOU gain insight into yourself.

I am dedicated to empowering individuals as leaders of their own journeys through a client-centered approach tailored to your unique needs, values, and strengths. My commitment lies in fostering safe, healthy relationships and embodying this within our therapeutic work. Recognizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and soul, I employ a holistic approach while delivering culturally-aware care. Providing a secure and supportive environment allows individuals to embrace their authenticity and progress at their own pace.

Making the decision to begin therapy can be difficult, and is a brave step in taking care of your own wants and needs in life. I deeply value the various aspects that make up the journeys of others, as we all have our own unique stories. Often through reflection, when we allow ourselves to slow down and notice what we are experiencing in the moment, true self discovery and capacity from within can be cultivated. With compassion and openness I walk beside my clients as they work toward relief and resolution.

Immediate in person sessions available. Feeling trapped, stuck, or overwhelmed? Maybe you find yourself relying on old habits or caught in the same loops of thinking or interacting. Perhaps, you are beginning to notice unhealthy patterns or relationship dynamics that are easier to distract away from through busyness or numbing. You may feel isolated, disconnected, or ignited by new levels of anxiety, urges to control, or symptoms of burn out. Whether you are seeking support in navigating your distress or you are hoping to rewrite the next chapter, I am here to help.