Gottman Method Therapists in Brainerd, MN

Reaching out for help is the first step towards meaningful change. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help resolve distress, remove barriers, and improve relationships. Working with clients I employ systemic, structural, and experiential perspectives with an attachment lens. Extensive life experience tailors my approach towards being a good listener and approaching transformation with confident gentleness.

Some days you may not want to feel so weighted; your head to not race; your intimate partner to not be that passing ship; or so moved by compulsion. You may just need some safe space to figure it all out. This can be your sorting place. My goal is to help you better identify and understand your symptoms and improve overall coping. You are an individual, not a cookie cutter, so your treatment approach will be unique to your needs, and each person's journey is individual. Through goal setting, we can help you to develop decisions congruent with the life you want. I use CBT, ACT, mindfulness, & Gottman Method (completed Level 1 & 2).

I believe the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapist-client relationship. I bring humor, honesty, and authenticity into my sessions, while creating a safe and supportive space for clients to be who they are. My role in the therapy process is to provide support and encouragement to clients as they explore the changes they desire. I enjoy working with adults, new parents, new or engaged couples, and families to address concerns related to depression, anxiety, trauma, conflict, relationship challenges, parenting challenges, and life transitions.

***ONLINE COUNSELING THERAPY AND TELE-HEALTH AVAILABLE-NOW ACCEPTING NEW DAY and EVENING CLIENTS. My passion is helping people improve their lives, relationships, and find greater fulfillment. I help people help themselves. I've had the pleasure of a career of many years practicing counseling, therapy, coaching, and social work with individuals, couples, groups, and families in multiple settings. I am a Certified Clinically Trained Gottman Method Level 1 Couples Therapist.

Imagine a space where you can freely explore your thoughts and feelings, build resilience against anxiety and depression, and enhance your communication skills for healthier relationships. It's all possible when we work together. I specialize in individual, family, and couples therapy for clients aged 10 and above. I'm dedicated to helping you overcome a wide range of concerns, from managing day-to-day stress, to navigating the challenges and transitions that come with raising a teen. Additionally, if faith plays a significant role in your life, I have extensive experience in faith integration within therapy.

In the last 24 years I have worked with clients who have sought to make changes in their lives. I have extensive experience in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues and grief and loss. My passion is helping individuals, families and couples find ways which support the desired growth and change they are seeking. I focus on individual, couple or family strengths brought into sessions as a building place for the onset of healing and change to take place. My collaborative and straightforward approach with clients has empowered them to take needed steps to achieve their goals.

Have you experienced infidelity, loss of trust, low intimacy, low sex or sexless marriage, hurtful arguing, silent treatment, anger, or threats of separation and divorce? I have helped couples improve their communication & intimacy. I seek to bring clarity to your relationship and, if possible, help you renew the attraction & romance that first brought you together. Couple's transformation packages for anger, divorce & infidelity. I specialize in strength-based, online teletherapy for couples & individual counseling. Please text, call, or email for a short phone or online conversation to see if working together is right for you.

I enjoy working with all stressors, disorders and issues no matter how big or small. I don't have an ideal client because I really enjoy working with people of all walks of life. I want to help you establish goals and together we will achieve them. I specialize in children, adolescents and early childhood. I work with telehealth (video sessions).

Are you making a big change in your life like changing jobs/careers, divorce, experiencing a loss or retirement? Maybe it's a change you should be happy about....but you're not. Did you know Anxiety and Depression encourage negative thoughts that stall changes, isolate people, effect career growth and challenge supportive relationships? I can help you learn how to combat the negative voices of Depression and Anxiety. Learn how to be your best "you" and enjoy life more.

My focus is assisting individuals and couples in exploring and finding a sense of well-being, movement, and self-identity. I strive to facilitate a safe space for individuals as they explore, develop, and nurture their own strengths. These strengths allow individuals to identify and tackle their challenges with self empowerment and comfort. I believe this mindful awareness promotes increased self-worth, goal directedness, healing, and growth.

I would be honored to hear your story regardless of what stage of life you are currently experiencing. I believe it is important to understand one's story in the context of their relationships and family patterns. Using a strength based approach, I will assist you in finding support and healing as you change and grow through life's changes. I also promote early intervention with children. Play is the language of children and is used to promote growth and development.

Trilogy Counseling is a group counseling practice located in Princeton, Roseville and Elk River, Minnesota. We also offer services online in Minnesota and Florida. We currently have eight Counselors who work with children, teens, adults, families, and couples. Trilogy Counseling providers offer unique individualized experiences for all clients we work with.

We are not meant to live in isolation. From the moment we are born, our identity and sense of self is tied in with those around us. Over time, it may shift from parents to peer groups to intimate partners, but how we interact with others is at the core of our emotional well-being. Parenting comes with a unique set of questions, self-doubt, and high stakes. For many of us, it may activate unresolved hurt or resentment from our own childhood or invite feelings of inadequacy and uncertainty. Our intimate relationships are another significant part of our lives. Clients can learn how to connect, improve understanding, and strengthen their intimate relationships by moving past the cycles that break down communication and build walls of hurt and defensiveness. Couples can re-establish that “spark,” share a vision of a connected future, and feel both valued and validated by their partners. Experiencing trauma impacts our ability to connect with and receive connection from others. Sometimes we get so stuck in that trauma that it shifts our view of the world and can permanently alter our perception. Therapy is a place to process through this experience, so you can move forward with life.

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Send me an email to schedule a free virtual consultation. I work with people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, family issues, parenting and behavioral problems, work stress, trauma and abuse issues, autism spectrum disorders, family therapy, adoption issues, infertility, and self esteem issues.