Therapists in Saint Louis Park, MN

I bring a gentle yet direct approach to this work. Whether you are struggling with issues beyond your control or facing difficult aspects about yourself or life. I offer practical support and guidance. I will assist you in understanding your feelings and behaviors, and will gently challenge you to move toward change. I emphasize the importance of developing meaningful self-purpose and fulfilling work & relationships.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, questioning life, or hoping for clarity, I am here to help. Taking the first step towards change is not an easy one, but a courageous one. I believe that most people are capable of change given the opportunity and motivation to do so. I pride myself on meeting my clients where they are at on their journey and working as a team to help clients grow, heal and transform. I offer a safe environment where my clients are free from moral judgment and other biases that may hinder personal development.

*** NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME*** My role as a therapist is to help clients develop the coping strategies to cope effectively with challenges they are facing, and explore feelings, beliefs, thoughts, and events in a supportive way. I treat women and men experiencing depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, life and career transitions, relationship issues, perinatal mood disorders, infertility, menopause, co-dependency, and more.

Michelle is a compassionate, empathetic, and down to earth therapist who believes in working holistically with clients. She will join you in your life journey where you are at and work hard to establish a collaborative, therapeutic relationship to work towards the changes you are hoping to make. People are complex beings and often need help and support as they develop self understanding, make sense of their life experiences, and strive for positive change. Michelle has a passion for working with new / expecting parents adjusting to their roles and/or suffering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, infertility issues or loss.

Therapy can help you learn how to live in the present, make peace with the past and create a rich and meaningful future. You are ready to get unstuck and feel more alive, connected and engaged. Perhaps you find yourself coping in ways that are no longer working for you. Together we can understand how to help you create a greater sense of purpose, joy, and fulfillment. Therapy can be a transformative process and feeling safe, understood, and connected are essential factors. I have advanced training and am fully certified in Terry Real’s Relational Life Therapy (RLT). Additionally I am pursuing AASECT certification in sex therapy.

***Not taking new clients at this time.*** Therapy can provide the resources, skills, and support to make positive transformations in your life. I'm sensitive to each individual's needs, goals, and comfort with the therapeutic process. My philosophy around change includes looking at past relational and emotional experiences, developing skills to manage difficult emotions in the present, and gaining insight into what might be creating barriers to a satisfying life. I offer this guidance in the context of a safe therapeutic relationship. I incorporate self-exploration and coping skill development to help reach your desired goals.

Julie graduated from The Adler Graduate School of Minnesota and The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Special Education Teacher, and Parent and Adult Educator. Her specialties include working with families with young children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with daily functioning or are striving for a more balanced, holistic, and fulfilling lifestyle. Through the use of multiple approaches, including CBT, solution-focused, humanistic, Adlerian, nutrition, and fitness counseling, she facilitates relational living within a systems approach.

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) serving the Twin Cities area, passionate about helping and supporting people. I believe that as humans we are always evolving from the experiences that life offers, which has steered me to believe in the interconnectedness of all life, and therefore my practice operates from a framework honoring the unity of the mind, body and spirit. I believe that each person is unique and that there is no one approach to the problems they present.

My personal belief is that every person is valuable and has the potential to overcome negative events of the past, find acceptance in their unique identity, and engage in healthy, meaningful, and joy-filled relationships. I come from a passionate Colorado family that has taught me about the importance of caring, accepting, and loving others. These values have made me become an empathic and confident counselor.

Do you find yourself wondering if there are ways to live a healthier life? Have healthier relationships? Looking for balance and support in using more positive coping skills on a daily basis? I enjoy providing professional, confidential, compassionate, creative therapy services for adults and adolescents to help people improve and strengthen their lives and relationships. I use a positive, strength-based, whole person approach to help clients through their life journey while feeling honored to walk the walk with them.

I work with couples or adult individuals seeking help and encouragement as they navigate their relationships. We can often find ourselves struggling to feel understood by each other. Issues around communicating needs, conflict in their partnership, parenting, intercultural relationships, dynamics within family of origin or in-laws, work/life balance and couples that identify as LGBTQIA+ are all areas I'm familiar working with. I invite clients to create and practice new tools to better understand one another and emerge out bickering and into a collaboration.

Immediate Openings! Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or lost in your life's journey? There is no better time than now to use a collaborative, non-judgmental, safe and confidential space to transform and start thriving again. Taking the first step toward change is the hardest part, and congratulations, you are already there! Therapy supports change by exploring your experiences, thoughts and feelings that contribute to the unique challenges you are facing. So let's harness your motivation for change, develop goals together, and get you back on a clear path!

My goal is to help my clients feel confident in drawing conclusions and taking charge of their lives. My approach is to provide a fresh, unbiased perspective drawn from both life experience and current research. Whether you are seeking therapy to better understand yourself or work on a personal relationship that just doesn't seem to improve - together you and I will find solutions that work in real life. I believe you will find me warm, friendly, and down to earth and will leave each session with a new idea to try or or a different perspective to consider.

We have Immediate Openings! We are a therapist owned practice of dedicated providers that are focused on providing excellent patient care. We are a multidisciplinary, culturally diverse team of counselors, psychologists, registered dieticians, and marriage and family therapists who have varied expertise in the assessment and treatment of behavioral health concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use and addictive behaviors, as well as family and couples work. Our staff is skilled in working with anyone of diverse sexual orientation/gender identities as well as cultural, religious, and economic backgrounds.

Ramona Eakman is a licensed professional clinical counselor with experience providing psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, children, and families. She has provided therapy for individuals in various clinical settings including outpatient, home-based, school-based, community mental health centers, private practice, and jail/prison.

Life is complex and often leaves us struggling with transitions, feeling anxious and/or depressed and searching for relief. Life after any loss can feel confusing, without direction, hopeless, full of regret or in some cases filled with relief. I believe listening to you and receiving your story with compassion, will offer healing, hope, and an opportunity for positive change. I endeavor to receive and hold your pain, sadness, anger, or other emotions with grace, while supporting you as you move toward positive change and renewed well-being.

Are you noticing patterns in the way you react, behave, and feel in response to people in your life? Are you tired of feeling stuck in an emotional loop that sometimes feels out of your control? Do you experience anxiety, depression, or difficulty connecting with others?

I'd be a good fit if you're motivated, curious, open, flexible in thought, committed to the therapy process, and willing to do hard work. I'll work hard, too. If your needs and goals are to feel calmer, have a more integrated sense of self, feel more secure and confident, to grow and expand your thought processes, to organize past life events, develop/increase spirituality, work towards independence, and promote holistic well-being through the use of evidenced-based techniques and theories, I'd be a good fit! I also love pets. I have a GSD & 3 cats. I have training and certification in pet loss and grief. I value all relationships.

Are you feeling overwhelmed with the process of selecting a therapist? It's completely normal to feel that way. Please take advantage of the free consultation that I offer to determine if I am the right fit. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I specialize in working with adults, children, and couples who are dealing with issues of anxiety, pre-marital counseling, parenting, trauma, chronic illness, anger management, grief, and loss. I have experience working with individuals of all ages who have various disabilities. Additionally, I have volunteered with hospice, which has given me unique insights into grief.