BHS | Behavioral Health Systems Therapists in Bloomington, MN

I am a compassionate and empathetic psychologist with a directive and coaching approach to helping people reduce suffering and find solutions to your life concerns and relationships. I use an eclectic approach in my treatment, tailored to your specific needs.

Sometimes we struggle to find our answers and emotional resolution. They are definitely inside of us. I can help you uncover yours. First, I seek to understand your struggle. Then I tailor my understanding to resolve it. Conversations like this with me spark insights, feelings of wellbeing and life-changes. My ideal client is open and interested in learning about themselves, how the mind and thought work and affect emotions and behavior. Clients consistently report experiencing a positive difference within 1 - 6 sessions. / 4 decades of proven results. Pioneer in psychology & brain science breakthroughs. Published in journals.

As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 30+ years of experience providing mental health therapy to people of all ages facing a wide variety of issues, I am passionate about this work. I provide a flexible, non-judgmental, collaborative approach in a safe and welcoming therapeutic environment focused on the whole person which fosters healing, rapport and resilience.

My goal is to support clients to improve their quality of daily life and I am committed to supporting them achieve better outcomes for themselves. I work with clients and their families to learn healthy strategies for managing anxiety and depression that may be debilitating or preventing them from doing things they once loved and enjoy doing.

We are a general mental health clinic specializing in DBT. Clients learn techniques on mindfulness, breathe awareness and visualization to name but a few. We run our DBT Program per Marsha Linehan's model, Including the components of: Skills Training Classes, Coaching Calls, Individual Therapy, Consultation and Up to Date Training. We also provide services one-to-one, addressing anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, grief/loss, life transitions. We work with as couples and families clients as young as 10 and as old as 80+. Currently we are building programming around grief/loss and anxiety.

We all possess the strength and ability to learn what motivates us and what holds us back. Together I'd like to create a plan to aid in reducing the pain and suffering with whatever struggles you have in life and learn new ways to find happiness and inner-peace. My passion for guiding youth has always been at the forefront of my practice. It can be difficult as a parent or guardian and see your child struggle with depression, anxiety, anger or self-esteem. I want to support your child in a way to become a happy healthy adult.

I work with clients of all ages who want to make a positive change in their lives. My primary focus is helping individuals and families who are experiencing the challenges of Autism/Asperger's. Many of my clients also seek help for anxiety, depression, ADHD and other neurological disorders. The goal of counseling is intended to have the client feeling better than before they started.

As a social worker / therapist, I have 30+ years of experience serving individuals and families. I specialize in providing Cognitive / Behavioral Therapy (CBT). It is my belief that we can learn from our past, identify and change patterns, overcome negative messages and thoughts, and build on positive behavior. This process can have a positive impact in how you feel about yourself, your relationships, and mood. Special interests include helping individuals and couples resolve or improve quality of life in the following areas; mental health, overcoming the impact of trauma, relationships, life transitions, grief and loss, and life style / health.

I want to help anyone who feels they are not able to be their best, most authentic self. I work with clients to help them achieve their goals, whatever they may be. I specifically want to ensure that people who may not have diagnosed mental health or substance use disorders have access to any help they may need.

Three words to describe my style of therapy are positive, connected, and creative. I believe in a strength based approach. Striving to meet my clients where they are, I use everything at my disposal to assist in navigating through struggles. My goal is to understand who you are and use the talents you have to build skills strong enough to carry you through difficult times in life. I have experience working with adults for individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, individuals on pretrial, and post trial criminal sentences.

As a therapist, my focus is on assisting individuals grappling with anxiety, depression, and a history of trauma. If you want to navigate these challenges and seek a compassionate partner in their journey towards healing, I am here for you. In our journey together, I focus on helping clients overcome anxiety and depression, providing practical strategies for a calmer mindset. I aim for clients to feel better, regain control over their well-being, and experience positive changes in their lives. The goal is a more fulfilling and emotionally balanced journey towards healing and self-discovery.