Photo of Julie Richter, Marriage & Family Therapist in 55416, MN
Julie Richter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
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.
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.
(612) 445-3677 View (612) 445-3677
Photo of Ana McRae, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 55416, MN
Ana McRae
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55416  (Online Only)
Do you have questions about your child’s development? Are you questioning yourself as a caregiver? I will partner with you to better understand your child and become more compassionate with yourself through parent-centered therapy. Are you often tired, anxious, or triggered by your experiences and don’t understand why? I am here to partner with you as you move from feelings of fear, anxiety, and shame, into presence, curiosity, and creativity. Offering individual therapy for adults and parent-centered therapy for those struggling with supporting young children (0-10). Note: No current openings for individual therapy for children.
Do you have questions about your child’s development? Are you questioning yourself as a caregiver? I will partner with you to better understand your child and become more compassionate with yourself through parent-centered therapy. Are you often tired, anxious, or triggered by your experiences and don’t understand why? I am here to partner with you as you move from feelings of fear, anxiety, and shame, into presence, curiosity, and creativity. Offering individual therapy for adults and parent-centered therapy for those struggling with supporting young children (0-10). Note: No current openings for individual therapy for children.
(612) 682-6235 View (612) 682-6235
Photo of Elizabeth Wagner, Psychologist in 55416, MN
Elizabeth Wagner
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
I am dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and adults find their courage and their calm, helping parents find the most effective parenting strategies, helping families interact with more empathy and compassion and helping high achievers accomplish their goals with more ease and less stress and tension.
Joy. It's what we're all searching for. Sometimes we need some help along the way to find it. Whether you are searching for joy for yourself, your child, or your family, I am here for you. Through a relational and compassionate approach I will help you uncover the strength and capacity that already exist within you and help you develop new insight and skills allowing you to persevere, blossom, and thrive.
I am dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and adults find their courage and their calm, helping parents find the most effective parenting strategies, helping families interact with more empathy and compassion and helping high achievers accomplish their goals with more ease and less stress and tension.
Joy. It's what we're all searching for. Sometimes we need some help along the way to find it. Whether you are searching for joy for yourself, your child, or your family, I am here for you. Through a relational and compassionate approach I will help you uncover the strength and capacity that already exist within you and help you develop new insight and skills allowing you to persevere, blossom, and thrive.
(952) 222-7406 View (952) 222-7406
Photo of Patricia Ann Lucas, Counselor in 55416, MN
Patricia Ann Lucas
Counselor, PhD, R-DMT, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55416
I work with pregnancy, birth issues, infant mental health, post-partum, and parenting.
It is my experience that the fullest, most satisfying healing involves our whole person, mind, body, and spirit. By focusing on patterns of movement in the body as well as thinking, we work together to achieve your goals for therapy. A body based and energetic focus is often a new and effective way for people to resolve issues that only talking about them did not reach. I look for resistance and protective actions that no longer serve a person. I emphasize developing aliveness in the body, feeling joyful, free, and peace.
I work with pregnancy, birth issues, infant mental health, post-partum, and parenting.
It is my experience that the fullest, most satisfying healing involves our whole person, mind, body, and spirit. By focusing on patterns of movement in the body as well as thinking, we work together to achieve your goals for therapy. A body based and energetic focus is often a new and effective way for people to resolve issues that only talking about them did not reach. I look for resistance and protective actions that no longer serve a person. I emphasize developing aliveness in the body, feeling joyful, free, and peace.
(612) 326-6793 View (612) 326-6793
Photo of Sharon Elizabeth Burris-Brown, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 55416, MN
Sharon Elizabeth Burris-Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, NBC-HWC
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55416  (Online Only)
My other specialties include extensive experience working with individuals who are dealing with chronic health conditions, parent counseling, postpartum depression/anxiety, infertility, blended family challenges, relationship and work-related stress, caregiver burnout, and compassion fatigue.
My intention is to provide a safe, supportive environment within the therapeutic relationship. My philosophy is strengths-based and holistic: I believe people have the capacity for resilience, creativity and resourcefulness. My role is to help my clients get to that place of knowing this for themselves so they can move forward in their lives and thrive. I am trained in mindfulness-based-stress reduction, and I am a Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach who has worked with a wide range of people on stress release, weight, exercise and nutrition. I am also a Licensed Clinical Independent Social Worker.
My other specialties include extensive experience working with individuals who are dealing with chronic health conditions, parent counseling, postpartum depression/anxiety, infertility, blended family challenges, relationship and work-related stress, caregiver burnout, and compassion fatigue.
My intention is to provide a safe, supportive environment within the therapeutic relationship. My philosophy is strengths-based and holistic: I believe people have the capacity for resilience, creativity and resourcefulness. My role is to help my clients get to that place of knowing this for themselves so they can move forward in their lives and thrive. I am trained in mindfulness-based-stress reduction, and I am a Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach who has worked with a wide range of people on stress release, weight, exercise and nutrition. I am also a Licensed Clinical Independent Social Worker.
(612) 284-6798 View (612) 284-6798
Photo of David Fredman, Marriage & Family Therapist in 55416, MN
David Fredman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55416
My specialty is relationships and some of the most typical issues I help with are: Disconnection, Communication, Affairs, Trust, Intimacy, Money, Housework, Spirituality, and Parenting.
At the end of the day, relationships are what life is about, right? But what if your partner makes it difficult to have a fulfilling relationship? Perhaps there have been years of disconnection. Maybe you're not even sure if this relationship can work. Come in and let me share with you the latest research about relationships and what you need to do when your partner is being difficult in order to get more of what you want. Once you've done your part, we'll know what direction this relationship is going in.
My specialty is relationships and some of the most typical issues I help with are: Disconnection, Communication, Affairs, Trust, Intimacy, Money, Housework, Spirituality, and Parenting.
At the end of the day, relationships are what life is about, right? But what if your partner makes it difficult to have a fulfilling relationship? Perhaps there have been years of disconnection. Maybe you're not even sure if this relationship can work. Come in and let me share with you the latest research about relationships and what you need to do when your partner is being difficult in order to get more of what you want. Once you've done your part, we'll know what direction this relationship is going in.
(952) 220-9390 View (952) 220-9390
Photo of Mary Thomson, Marriage & Family Therapist in 55416, MN
Mary Thomson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Golden Valley, MN 55416
Life has difficult challenges that we all face. Whether you are currently experiencing relational difficulties, a painful life transition, parenting issues, grief and loss, or just feel stuck, I would like to help you move towards the life you envision for yourself. Let's work together and examine what is holding you back from living your life to the fullest and work towards making the changes necessary to live your life authentically and fully.
Life has difficult challenges that we all face. Whether you are currently experiencing relational difficulties, a painful life transition, parenting issues, grief and loss, or just feel stuck, I would like to help you move towards the life you envision for yourself. Let's work together and examine what is holding you back from living your life to the fullest and work towards making the changes necessary to live your life authentically and fully.
(763) 703-1086 View (763) 703-1086
Photo of Dr. Todd J. Lukens, Psychologist in 55416, MN
Dr. Todd J. Lukens
Psychologist, PsyD, LP, MA, MS
Verified Verified
I have effectively utilized CBT, TF-CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Behavioral Activation, Family Systems, Parenting Skills, and other interventions.
Are you a teenager or young adult struggling to find your path in life? Are you still figuring out who you are and what you want out of life? You are not alone. Adolescence is a time of incredible transition and identity formation, and can be stressful and confusing. Despite how challenging this time is and that fact that our frontal lobe has not fully developed, we are asked to make some of the most important decisions of our lives (academic, occupational, relational, vocational). Adolescence and young adults often struggle with anxiety, depression, past trauma, substance use, and identity formation.
I have effectively utilized CBT, TF-CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Behavioral Activation, Family Systems, Parenting Skills, and other interventions.
Are you a teenager or young adult struggling to find your path in life? Are you still figuring out who you are and what you want out of life? You are not alone. Adolescence is a time of incredible transition and identity formation, and can be stressful and confusing. Despite how challenging this time is and that fact that our frontal lobe has not fully developed, we are asked to make some of the most important decisions of our lives (academic, occupational, relational, vocational). Adolescence and young adults often struggle with anxiety, depression, past trauma, substance use, and identity formation.
(612) 887-3273 View (612) 887-3273
Photo of Hannah Daniels, Counselor in 55416, MN
Hannah Daniels
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55416
In therapy with me, you will find psychoeducation on your brain, figuring out what you need and want, support with boundaries in your relationships, concrete skills that you can use, and re-parenting your inner child.
People are unique human beings with a long list of remarkable qualities. Sometimes though, we feel that we have qualities that we need to work on to be our better selves. I work with individuals to find those qualities and strengthen the ones we want to stay around. You may be a good fit for me if you: have ADHD, have children, are a family with adult children in the home, are a lifelong learner, are tired of looking at the positive side all the time, and willing to work on your problems in and out of therapy!
In therapy with me, you will find psychoeducation on your brain, figuring out what you need and want, support with boundaries in your relationships, concrete skills that you can use, and re-parenting your inner child.
People are unique human beings with a long list of remarkable qualities. Sometimes though, we feel that we have qualities that we need to work on to be our better selves. I work with individuals to find those qualities and strengthen the ones we want to stay around. You may be a good fit for me if you: have ADHD, have children, are a family with adult children in the home, are a lifelong learner, are tired of looking at the positive side all the time, and willing to work on your problems in and out of therapy!
(952) 522-7820 View (952) 522-7820
Photo of Jill Kozberg, Psychologist in 55416, MN
Jill Kozberg
Psychologist, MA, LP
Verified Verified
I work with individuals, couples and families who are typically dealing with issues related to anxiety, depression, adult ADHD (including building skills related to time management, organization and prioritizing), parenting, and relationship difficulties.
Finding the right therapist is an important and courageous step in the process of creating a more fulfilling life. I believe that everyone has their own answers. I will work collaboratively with you and offer you support, feedback and perspective to help you move forward. We will build on your strengths to work toward the personal growth that you are committed to achieving. I work from a developmental perspective, where we will look at what you are experiencing in the context of your life's experiences. I will provide a non-judgmental, safe space for you.
I work with individuals, couples and families who are typically dealing with issues related to anxiety, depression, adult ADHD (including building skills related to time management, organization and prioritizing), parenting, and relationship difficulties.
Finding the right therapist is an important and courageous step in the process of creating a more fulfilling life. I believe that everyone has their own answers. I will work collaboratively with you and offer you support, feedback and perspective to help you move forward. We will build on your strengths to work toward the personal growth that you are committed to achieving. I work from a developmental perspective, where we will look at what you are experiencing in the context of your life's experiences. I will provide a non-judgmental, safe space for you.
(612) 416-7124 View (612) 416-7124
Photo of Sam Marzouk, Psychologist in 55416, MN
Sam Marzouk
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55416
As a parent of a struggling teenage son, you want to do whatever you can to help get your teen on the right path. I help struggling teenage guys discover their identity, realize their strengths, and use those strengths to catapult into adulthood with a sense of competence and confidence. Adolescence is an exciting time where teens form their unique identity, build meaningful social connections, and learn to think in an innovative way. Ironically, what makes adolescence so exciting can also make it enormously stressful for both teens and their caretakers.
As a parent of a struggling teenage son, you want to do whatever you can to help get your teen on the right path. I help struggling teenage guys discover their identity, realize their strengths, and use those strengths to catapult into adulthood with a sense of competence and confidence. Adolescence is an exciting time where teens form their unique identity, build meaningful social connections, and learn to think in an innovative way. Ironically, what makes adolescence so exciting can also make it enormously stressful for both teens and their caretakers.
(612) 712-6755 View (612) 712-6755
Photo of Kaitlin L Lytle, Marriage & Family Therapist in 55416, MN
Kaitlin L Lytle
Marriage & Family Therapist, MPH, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55416
When life becomes messy and you need a compassionate, collaborative, non-judgmental, and experienced therapist, I am here for you. My primary focus is on medical family therapy, family therapy, and working with young adults and adolescents. I have an extensive background working with eating disorders, acute and chronic illness, anxiety, depression, learning disorders, perfectionism, parenting, and adjusting to life’s challenges.
When life becomes messy and you need a compassionate, collaborative, non-judgmental, and experienced therapist, I am here for you. My primary focus is on medical family therapy, family therapy, and working with young adults and adolescents. I have an extensive background working with eating disorders, acute and chronic illness, anxiety, depression, learning disorders, perfectionism, parenting, and adjusting to life’s challenges.
(612) 682-1205 View (612) 682-1205
Photo of Amani Yassin, Counselor in 55416, MN
Amani Yassin
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416  (Online Only)
Joy. It’s what we’re all searching for. Sometimes we need some help along the way to find it. Whether you are searching for joy for yourself, your child, or your family, we are here for you. Through a relational and compassionate approach we will help you uncover the strength and capacity that already exist within you and help you develop new skills allowing you to persevere, blossom, and thrive. We are dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and adults find their courage and their calm, helping parents find the most effective parenting strategies, and helping families interact with more empathy and compassion.
Joy. It’s what we’re all searching for. Sometimes we need some help along the way to find it. Whether you are searching for joy for yourself, your child, or your family, we are here for you. Through a relational and compassionate approach we will help you uncover the strength and capacity that already exist within you and help you develop new skills allowing you to persevere, blossom, and thrive. We are dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and adults find their courage and their calm, helping parents find the most effective parenting strategies, and helping families interact with more empathy and compassion.
(612) 261-0265 View (612) 261-0265
Photo of Laura J Lofy, Psychologist in 55416, MN
Laura J Lofy
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
If you are the parent of an adopted child who is having a hard time, I would be honored to support you on your parenting journey, help your child through play therapy, and/or facilitate connection through attachment-focused family therapy.
If you, your child, or your teenager are struggling, I would like to lend some support. I am passionate about helping individuals who are experiencing symptoms associated with developmental or interpersonal trauma, stress and anxiety, depression, developmental differences, or other mental health challenges. I take a person-centered and attachment-oriented approach to personal growth, believing that if I create a safe space and offer unconditional, nonjudgmental support, you will naturally move toward health and healing.
If you are the parent of an adopted child who is having a hard time, I would be honored to support you on your parenting journey, help your child through play therapy, and/or facilitate connection through attachment-focused family therapy.
If you, your child, or your teenager are struggling, I would like to lend some support. I am passionate about helping individuals who are experiencing symptoms associated with developmental or interpersonal trauma, stress and anxiety, depression, developmental differences, or other mental health challenges. I take a person-centered and attachment-oriented approach to personal growth, believing that if I create a safe space and offer unconditional, nonjudgmental support, you will naturally move toward health and healing.
(763) 600-7509 View (763) 600-7509
Photo of Suzanne Magnuson, Counselor in 55416, MN
Suzanne Magnuson
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
I am a parent and understand the experiences of balancing work, family needs, stress, and major life changes.
Accepting new clients! If you are seeking someone to listen and hear your experiences while helping you process difficulties or challenges, set goals, encourage healthy growth, and improve self-care, I am a resource of support! Individuals who are wanting better health, more strength, greater peace, and the ability to explore their potential in life, I am here to help you with steps to improving life to benefit your day to day experience. Time with me will offer peace and allow you to release what is not serving you and reach your picture of what life can be. I will be here to help you find a better place with life's journey.
I am a parent and understand the experiences of balancing work, family needs, stress, and major life changes.
Accepting new clients! If you are seeking someone to listen and hear your experiences while helping you process difficulties or challenges, set goals, encourage healthy growth, and improve self-care, I am a resource of support! Individuals who are wanting better health, more strength, greater peace, and the ability to explore their potential in life, I am here to help you with steps to improving life to benefit your day to day experience. Time with me will offer peace and allow you to release what is not serving you and reach your picture of what life can be. I will be here to help you find a better place with life's journey.
(320) 278-7926 View (320) 278-7926
Photo of Katie Keil, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 55416, MN
Katie Keil
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
At ELEOS Psychology Center we are dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and adults find their courage and their calm, helping parents find the most effective parenting strategies, and helping families interact with more empathy and compassion.
Joy. It’s what we’re all searching for. Sometimes we need some help along the way to find it. Whether you are searching for joy for yourself, your child, or your family, we are here for you. Through a relational and compassionate approach we will help you uncover the strength and capacity that already exist within you and help you develop new skills allowing you to persevere, blossom, and thrive.
At ELEOS Psychology Center we are dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and adults find their courage and their calm, helping parents find the most effective parenting strategies, and helping families interact with more empathy and compassion.
Joy. It’s what we’re all searching for. Sometimes we need some help along the way to find it. Whether you are searching for joy for yourself, your child, or your family, we are here for you. Through a relational and compassionate approach we will help you uncover the strength and capacity that already exist within you and help you develop new skills allowing you to persevere, blossom, and thrive.
(612) 482-5130 View (612) 482-5130
Photo of Caroline Schultz, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 55416, MN
Caroline Schultz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
I am passionate about supporting individuals and couples to live their lives fully and in balance. I work with a variety of clients on abundance of issues. Whether you are a couple who has relationship or parenting issues, or an individual dealing with retirement, loss or job transitions, I am there with you on that journey too. I also have experience and passion working with clients who are suffering cognitive changes. I strongly believe that they deserve to get the support as well as their caregiver to live a vibrant and full life.
I am passionate about supporting individuals and couples to live their lives fully and in balance. I work with a variety of clients on abundance of issues. Whether you are a couple who has relationship or parenting issues, or an individual dealing with retirement, loss or job transitions, I am there with you on that journey too. I also have experience and passion working with clients who are suffering cognitive changes. I strongly believe that they deserve to get the support as well as their caregiver to live a vibrant and full life.
(612) 261-1410 View (612) 261-1410
Photo of Krista Post, Psychologist in 55416, MN
Krista Post
Psychologist, MA, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
I also specialize in treating emotional issues associated with becoming a parent: infertility, perinatal loss, pregnancy, postpartum, adoption, adjustment to parenthood, role/identity change, balancing work-family-self needs, parenting, parent/family relationships.
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.
I also specialize in treating emotional issues associated with becoming a parent: infertility, perinatal loss, pregnancy, postpartum, adoption, adjustment to parenthood, role/identity change, balancing work-family-self needs, parenting, parent/family relationships.
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.
(612) 296-3800 View (612) 296-3800
Photo of Renee Divine, Marriage & Family Therapist in 55416, MN
Renee Divine
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55416  (Online Only)
Are you feeling disconnected from your partner? Facing sexual challenges that seem insurmountable? I work with individuals and couples facing sexual and relationship issues. Therapy provides people an opportunity to learn about their feelings, thoughts, behaviors, and to develop healthier skills for coping with difficulties and painful experiences. I work mostly with emotional and physical disconnection, parenting style conflicts, life transitions, loss of sex drive, and differing libidos. I am a Certified Sex Therapist by AASECT.
Are you feeling disconnected from your partner? Facing sexual challenges that seem insurmountable? I work with individuals and couples facing sexual and relationship issues. Therapy provides people an opportunity to learn about their feelings, thoughts, behaviors, and to develop healthier skills for coping with difficulties and painful experiences. I work mostly with emotional and physical disconnection, parenting style conflicts, life transitions, loss of sex drive, and differing libidos. I am a Certified Sex Therapist by AASECT.
(612) 979-1550 View (612) 979-1550
Photo of Sammi Baer, Pre-Licensed Professional in 55416, MN
Sammi Baer
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55416
I utilize a systemic approach that views the interconnectedness of individuals within their larger family, relationships, and social contexts. I am a versatile therapist and am passionate about working with couples, families, parent-child subsystems, siblings, children, young adults, and adults. My approach is client-led and I place importance on the therapeutic environment. I strive to provide an environment that is nonjudgmental, empowering, compassionate, explorative, and enjoyable.
I utilize a systemic approach that views the interconnectedness of individuals within their larger family, relationships, and social contexts. I am a versatile therapist and am passionate about working with couples, families, parent-child subsystems, siblings, children, young adults, and adults. My approach is client-led and I place importance on the therapeutic environment. I strive to provide an environment that is nonjudgmental, empowering, compassionate, explorative, and enjoyable.
(952) 333-4803 View (952) 333-4803
Parenting Therapists

What does therapy for parenting look like?

Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.

When should a parent seek therapy?

When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.

How long does therapy take for parenting problems?

Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?

Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.