Lydia JaworskiMA, She/Her
I am trained to provide individual, group, and family therapy. My clients can expect an open, casual, safe environment focused on self-exploration. I am passionate about helping folks navigate gender/sexual identity, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship building. rEAD MORE
My specialty is teens and those in early adulthood, but I welcome all ages. I affirm people of all gender, sexual, and cultural identities. My practice celebrates traditional and non-traditional family systems.
Healing happens best in consideration of the whole person. Culture, personal identity, and lifestyle are components of self that should be explored and celebrated throughout the therapy process. Clients can find curiosity, humor, and compassion within my therapeutic space. As a counselor, I utilize a strength-based approach that focuses on building feelings of empowerment and self-efficacy. Locations: St. Louis Park, Telehealth |
Anna RuehlowLMFT, She/Her
I enjoy working with youth, adults, and folks in relationships navigating various life stressors. My special interests include processing life transitions, relationship difficulties, identity exploration, emotional disengagement, and sexual concerns. I strive to affirm and celebrate diverse identities and relationship structures in my work. rEAD MORE
I have a casual, direct approach in therapy, drawing from a client-centered, collaborative, and systemic framework. This means I focus on individual experience while keeping in mind all the intersections and impacts of identity, community, and society as a whole. My goal as a therapist is to create a space to empower you to fully be yourself, to invite critique of systems or "rules" you have been taught that are not working for you, and to help you make your own meaning out of life. I work from strength-based, trauma-informed, harm-reduction, and anti-oppressive lenses. Queer-identified provider.
Locations: Nicollet, Telehealth |
Kel HardingLICSW, She/Her
I enjoy working with adult and older teens on concerns related to anxiety/depression, trauma, spiritual/faith transitions, life stressors, mood regulation, and difficult relationships with self or others. Read more
My professional background includes over 15 years of community nonprofit work and I am familiar with topics including insufficient income, immigration (including 2nd and 3rd generation individuals), multiple mental health diagnoses, criminal justice system involvement, child/adult protection involvement, and other ‘systems’ concerns. I am a Queer and Trans affirming provider. I explore ways of moving forward that are practical and work in your day-to-day life and I have been described by others as reflective, thoughtful, compassionate, and pragmatic.
Locations: Nicollet, Telehealth |
Tonya WempeMA, She/They
My approach to therapy is trauma informed, client-centered, and anti-oppressive. I am passionate about working with adults, families, and partnerships navigate through life changes, marginalization, attachment issues, identity exploration, trauma, and relational connection. I hope to empower you in making sense of your life, your unique goals, and to help you build the skills needed to achieve those goals as the expert in your life. rEAD MORE
As a systemic and intersectional thinker, I strive to provide a therapeutic space that is collaborative, affirmative, and supportive. I believe in the power of love and strongly believe relationships and connection are an integral part of our lives. I am drawn to narrative therapy, IFS (internal family systems), attachment theory, and experiential therapy
Locations: Nicollet, Telehealth |
Becca SchwartzLICSW, She/Her
As a sex positive, pleasure centered, and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist, I work with individuals 18+. My interests include anxiety, trauma, life transitions, identity exploration, developing communication and boundary setting skills, and sexual health and sex therapy. As one of my clients, you can expect my approach to therapy to be relationship based, client centered, trauma informed, and at times playful. rEAD MORE
I utilize several different therapeutic modalities including EMDR, IFS, Mindfulness and somatic practices, Compassion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative therapy, and Anti-oppressive frameworks. In sessions with me, you can expect a safe and warm space where all parts of you can show up and be explored in therapy with respect and curiosity.
Locations: Nicollet, Telehealth |
Jenny ArthMA, She/Her
My passions are working with interpersonal relationships and trauma. I work with individuals and relational groups with areas of specialty including polyamory, gender expression, chronic illness, life stressors, and anything else that affects our ability to be authentically and safely ourselves. I take an integrative approach to therapy drawing on Polyvagal Theory, IFS, and Somatic work while welcoming humor, doodling and fidget toys in session. rEAD MORE
I love to explore how systemic and societal power structures influence how we connect to ourselves and others. I practice from a non-pathologizing, anti-oppressive, systemic perspective which means the main ingredient in any approach that I take with clients is… the client! Getting comfortable in session is always welcome in my space in whatever that means to you. You can expect a collaborative process in which we talk about the things that work (or haven’t worked) in therapy so far and what kind of experience would feel meaningful to you.
Locations: Nicollet, Telehealth |
Sinta FergusLICSW, She/Her
I work with individuals and people of all relationship styles who are seeking support regarding anxiety & depression, relationships, identity exploration, and complex trauma including work around reproductive/perinatal loss. I aim to create a collaborative, non-judgmental environment where clients feel safe and encouraged to show up honestly and fully. Read more
As a therapist, I hope to create a warm, compassionate space for clients to reconnect with who they are, develop tools for navigating challenging situations, and become a more authentic and grounded version of themselves. My approach is strengths-based, relational, and rooted in exploring the interactions between our thoughts, emotions, nervous systems, somatic experiences, and identities. I draw from a variety of psychotherapy modalities and frameworks, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), polyvagal neurobiology, Attachment Theory, parts work (IFS), and Mindfulness. My approach is systemic and greatly informed by the impact of oppressive systems on mental and emotional well-being. Together we will establish your goals for therapy and check in regularly to assure you feel satisfied with your therapy experience. Trauma-informed, queer & trans-affirming, anti-oppressive, and sex-positive provider.
Locations: Bryant, Telehealth |
Val NeffMSEd, She/Her
I am passionate about working with adults who are experiencing distress due to trauma and attachment wounds, although I particularly enjoy working with young adults. I am interested in working with individuals, couples, and families on a wide range of concerns related to interpersonal difficulties, impacts of oppression and systemic injustice, and adjustment to stressful life circumstances. Read More
I believe that peoples’ struggles often result from oppression and trauma, and I am passionate about honoring my clients' experiences, emphasizing their strengths, and encouraging healing through the development of a consistent and connected therapeutic relationship. In my therapy sessions, I use kindness and humor to establish and maintain connection, meet intense emotions with curiosity and compassion, and celebrate all the victories (no matter how small they might seem). Although my treatment approach is integrative and varies based on individual needs, I practice primarily from an attachment-focused lens. I am an LGBTQIA+ affirmative counselor, as well as a member of the community.
When I’m not working, I like to spend time snuggling with and walking my cats, playing rugby, and getting quality time in with my friends and family. Locations: Lyndale, Nicollet, Telehealth |
Chelsy SwansonLGSW, They/She
I have worked with individuals of all ages with an emphasis on those dealing with systemic oppression and the impacts it has on mental health. I enjoy working with individuals who want to focus on identity exploration, sexual health, life transitions, and/or interpersonal challenges. My approach is a strength based, relational style that incorporates humor and compassion as we build trust with one another. Read More
I provide a safe, non-judgmental, supportive environment for us to create meaningful change together. My hope is that you can find love for yourself, a passion for life, and begin living authentically and unapologetically you.
Locations: Telehealth |
Ben PowersLPCC, All Prounouns
I specialize in helping individuals experiencing difficulties related to gender and sexuality, chemical dependency and family change. I provide an LGBTQIA+ and Sex-Positive approach to create an open and accepting environment free of judgment and stigma. In sessions, I use cognitive behavioral, narrative, and mindfulness techniques to provide counseling that is tailored to each person’s individual needs. read More
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Emalie CoplanLMFT, She/They
I enjoy working with adult individuals who want to process past trauma and relearn how to feel safe in the present. I frequently work with people who grew up in dysfunctional families, and have experienced neglect and abuse in close relationships. These experiences often lead to secondary challenges such as depression, anxiety, co-dependency, and relational concerns. I work with clients to reconnect to their authentic selves. Licensed in MN and OR Read more
In addition to trauma-informed therapy, I offer support for gender-affirming procedures, providing gender therapy and assisting with the documentation required for medical gender-affirming procedures.
I am also trained in psychedelic preparation and integration work, and I enjoy exploring the intersection of non-ordinary states of consciousness with the therapeutic process. In our therapeutic relationship, we will collaboratively create a safe space for exploration, delving into your past and navigating the path between where you currently stand and where you aspire to be. I tailor interventions for each client, drawing on somatic practices, parts work, and experiential techniques like EMDR and Brainspotting. Emphasizing the cultivation of self-compassion, communication skills, healthy boundaries, and the processing of unresolved emotions, my approach is relational, client-led, collaborative, and social justice-oriented. My ultimate goal is for you to feel understood, safe, and free from judgment or stigma. As a queer-identified provider, I am committed to offering inclusive and affirming care. Locations: Telehealth |
Jayde WolfMA, They/Them
I enjoy working with teens, adults, and couples or relational groups. Some of my areas of interest include identity exploration around sexuality and gender, boundaries, anxiety, depression, and relational concerns. I believe that therapy is an adaptive practice and I prioritize safety, depth, and a comfortable pace over racing towards the finish line. read more
As a therapist, I am curious, open, and engaging and I strive to bring warmth, humor, and genuine care into the therapeutic space. My goal is to ensure that you feel seen, heard, and comfortable so that we can collaborate to reconnect you with yourself and other aspects of life that bring you meaning. I use an integrative and holistic approach with both trauma and culturally informed lenses to gain a deeper understanding of where you are at and how we can work together to get you to where you would like to be.
Locations: Bryant, Telehealth |
Ginny AumannLICSW, She/They
I am a fat and sex-positive therapist who is trained in EMDR and utilizes DBT, narrative therapy, and ACT to work with adolescents and adults. My therapy style is relational, non-directive, and casual. I like to use humor and aim to be collaborative—if there’s something I can do or learn about to better help you, I want to hear it. I love working with folks on exploring how systemic injustice impacts our lives. rEAD MORE
I work from a trauma-informed, abolitionist, and anti-oppressive lens. I aim to be anti-racist, critical of systems (capitalism, white supremacy, the mental health industrial complex), open to a myriad of cultural expressions, queer/trans affirming, sex-positive, fat-positive/body-neutral, and welcoming of all abilities, bodies, and neurotypes. I believe healing happens, first and foremost, in community with others, and I’d love to hear what healing means to you.
Some areas of interest I hold include anxiety, self-worth and compassion, fat liberation, trauma processing, support around the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, relationship concerns, grief, and identity development. In therapy terms, I’m informed by feminist theory, psychodynamic theory, and attachment theory. I hope to help you recognize and shift patterns, explore new possible beliefs, turn toward moments of goodness, and live closer in alignment with your own values. Locations: Telehealth |
Jay LawlerLAMFT, They/Them
As a systemic therapist, I pay attention to the cultures, social structures, and relationships that influence your life. I especially enjoy working with individuals who are healing pains from their childhood, as well as with couples/intimate partners. I am kink and non-monogamy friendly. My work integrates liberation psychology, narrative therapy, IFS, somatic approaches and experiential methods. rEAD MORE
Most of the folks I work with are unhappy with the patterns that play out in their lives and are looking for something better. They often wonder if deep down there is something wrong with them. My belief is that you are not wrong - you are human. Our troubling patterns are often protections built to survive the perils of bad relationships, trauma, and systemic oppression. Dismantling these patterns and building new ones can lead you to a more hopeful, more connected life. I can help you explore old patterns that have informed old ideas about who you are, and build a better relationship with yourself and others. I will collaborate with you and work with you as a partner, not an expert or instructor.
Before becoming a therapist, I trained and worked as a theater artist and a youth worker. Some of my identities you might be curious about include: White, bisexual, non-binary, transplant to Minnesota, and a parent to two young kids Locations: Bryant, Telehealth |
Stacy HatkeMSW, LGSW, She/Her
I work with individuals, couples, and polycules. My interests include sexuality and gender expression, relational counseling, particularly non-normative relationships, sexual health & sex therapy, fat liberation, and trauma work. I consider myself sex positive, body positive, and kink-affirming. My approach is client centered and anti-oppressive. rEAD MORE
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Libby McDonaldClinical Practicum, They/She
I enjoy working with teens, adults, couples, and families. My areas of interest include family of origin and chosen family dynamics, addiction, environmental and climate- related depression and anxiety, human sexuality, and queer identity. read more
I tend to use attachment, existential, narrative, internal family systems (IFS), somatic, and nature-based frameworks to structure our time together. In a therapy session, this may look like engaging in outdoor activities or exploring the mind-body connection, investigating the roles we play and stories we tell or have been told to us about ourselves, providing occasional therapeutic homework, or checking in on how your week has been. I work from a social justice-oriented, sex-positive, trauma and environmentally-informed framework to create a safe, collaborative, and empowering space for clients to discover and advocate for a life that embodies their values.
I’m aware of how mental health is influenced by dominant culture ideologies, systemic injustice, and interpersonal relationships, and how these factors differentially impact marginalized identities and those who hold power. I recognize the human responses to these conditions are often pathologized. Thus, I am mindful of how these dynamics may influence our therapeutic relationship, and am committed to ensuring my clients are getting the care they need and want from therapy. Locations: Saint Louis Park, Bryant, Telehealth |
Elena Dietz-MannLICSW, She/Her
I work with adults, individually and relationally, around themes of anxiety, OCD and phobias, identity exploration, life transitions, grief, and relationship concerns. My practice is grounded in a sex positive, anti-oppressive, and client-centered lens. Read more
As a therapist, I strive to be curious, open, and engaging and bring warmth and compassion into the therapeutic space. I want to work alongside you to utilize your strengths and skills to explore life's challenges. My therapeutic approach is informed by strengths-based, existential, and acceptance and commitment therapy.
Life is far from easy, and I understand how difficult it can be to ask for help. To try and live a life that better meets one’s needs takes courage. We will work together as you cope with life’s challenges and endeavor to increase the joy, purpose, and fulfillment that you deserve. Locations: Telehealth |
Andrew Kishel
LICSW, He/Him
I am a parts work therapist trained in IFS (level 1) and AIR Network. I work with adult individuals on trauma, mood, and connection with others. I have a special interest in working with religious trauma, non-dominant spiritual beliefs and LGBTQIA+. Read more
It is my job to create a compassionate space to process your struggles and focus your aspirations. My approach also draws from science about the nervous system (polyvagal/interpersonal neurobiology), DBT, ACT, Buddhist psychology and mindfulness.
I am a sex-positive and affirming therapist and I strive to understand and honor the many ways social justice and mental health are connected. I form a collaborative and nonjudgmental relationship with each of my clients that we use to recognize, prepare, and move forward. Locations: Lyndale, Telehealth |
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Olivia SchwendingerLAMFT, MA, She/Her
I am passionate about supporting adults and families/partnerships across the spectrum navigate through relational connection and challenge, identity exploration, sexuality, marginalization, and life changes. I support diverse family structures, centering individual experiences within greater systems. Read more
I am committed to providing a therapeutic space that is collaborative, affirmative, and supportive, centering your unique lived experience. As a systemic thinker, I strive to validate the intersections of mental wellbeing and social constructs with a social justice lens. Compassion and celebration of all parts and a genuine belief in the human ability to grow are at the center of my approach. I hold a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Locations: Nicollet, Telehealth |
Kai Ecker
MSW, LGSW, They/Them
Relationship building, community connections, and our lived experiences are integral to how our stories are shaped. I would be honored to hear your stories and learn how to support you in processing and shaping your narrative. I welcome folks to claim time and space for their needs—things that our capitalist, racist, classist, ableist, heterosexist, transphobic society does not make an easy task for you to undertake. rEAD MORE
I enjoy working with 2SLGBTQIA+ people, BIPOC people, Autistic people, AuDHDers, ADHDers, people who’ve experienced religious trauma or adverse religious experiences, people who’ve experienced developmental or complex trauma, and people engaging in transitions or identity exploration.
I am nonbinary, queer, trans, white, of rural background, and am engaged in my own healing processes. I find joy and healing when crocheting, painting, gardening, and being in community. My education is in clinical social work, and I have a background of working in journalism, nonprofits, research, and hospitality. I intend my therapy approach to be anti-oppressive, honest, devoid of judgment, values and social justice driven, trauma-informed, respectful, and contextually informed. This integrative approach combines interventions from somatic-based approaches, concepts from parts work, perspectives from Multicultural and Systems Theories and Queer Theory, psychoeducation, concepts from narrative-based therapy, attachment theory, techniques and concepts from polyvagal theory, and trauma-informed modalities. In our time together, we would be focusing on furthering your emotional wellbeing via individualized interventions. If you think I might be a good fit for what you need right now, please reach out, and we can find time to connect. I hope you receive the support you’re looking for. Locations: Telehealth |
Ashley HansenMSW, LGSW, She/Her
My long history in the social work field has created deep roots within both individual and couples/relational work. My work is informed by a systems-based, trauma-informed lens. I specialize in working with reducing shame related to fatness, sexuality, the impacts of trauma and attachment, communication and boundary skill-building, chronic illness/pain, somatic work and emotional regulation. rEAD MORE
My approach is warm, empathic, relaxed, and includes humor. I value a collaborative, relational approach where the client is trusted as the expert. I am committed to meeting my clients with affirming care that acknowledges the intersections of their identities. I am HAES aligned and enjoy exploring the intersection of fatness, queerness, and disability. I view the therapeutic relationship as ever-evolving and look forward to partnering with you in the work.
Locations: Telehealth |
Liza StonerClinical Practicum, He/Him
I specialize in supporting transgender, non-binary, and gender-expansive youth and adults. I enjoy working with the parents and families of transgender youth (including siblings, extended family, and grandparents) and the partners of transgender adults. I work with all family and relational structures including intergenerational families, separated families, and non-monogamous relationship structures. rEAD MORE
I take a liberation-based, anti-carceral, stance in my practice and focus on helping individuals, families, and communities build tools for resilience while simultaneously creating space inside and outside of session to simply exist without the need to be resilient.
My therapeutic approach is integrative and grounded in mindfulness and embodiment practices, narrative therapy, internal family systems (IFS), and trauma informed modalities. My lens is non-pathologizing and systemic, meaning I believe the symptoms we experience as mental health often arise from the relational, cultural, and political systems we live within, as well as from trauma, including intergenerational and cultural traumas. In our work together we will collaborate on therapeutic goals. I believe each individual is the expert of their own life experience and I strive to be a supportive, steady, affirmative presence, as you explore the meaning of change in your life, build tools to live within the systems of oppression that create our political reality, process trauma and grief, and find ways to live and act from a place of authentic self-expression. Locations: Lyndale, Telehealth |
Deidra EnnisMSW, LGSW, They/Them
Being a human can be complicated- we experience joy, pain, grief - we hold moments of connection, & hurts that may need healing. As a therapist, I have the honor of walking alongside you, hearing your stories, learning how to support you in processing your life, & being with you in your humanity. As a social worker, I take a systems informed approach to my work. Our lives don't exist in a vacuum- we are all interconnected. Your feelings and experiences are invited to take up space in my therapy room. rEAD MORE
The clients who I best support are adult individuals who match my clinical interests of ADHD, anxiety disorders, climate change/disaster anxiety, gender & sexual identity exploration, reducing shame related to body size (fat liberation), communication and boundary setting, perfectionism, and self-esteem and self-worth concerns.
I have been told I have an open, casual, and playful approach to therapy with clients. The treatment types I use consist of an eclectic mix of cognitive and somatic approaches- I utilize CBT, ACT, IFS/parts work, & mindfulness interventions to encourage growth, insight, connection with self and coping with my clients. Locations: St. Louis Park, Telehealth |
Abi FarmerMA, She/They
I work with teens and adults, particularly neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ individuals, in addressing difficulties related to mood regulation, trauma, self-image, and identity. My approach is intersectional, sex-positive, queer/trans inclusive, and social-justice oriented. I enjoy helping clients to explore what mental and emotional health means to them. I am a board certified music therapist and I enjoy using music as a therapeutic tool in session. rEAD MORE
I use compassion and humor to create a safe and collaborative therapeutic space. I strive to practice therapy that is affirming, client-centered, and free of judgement.
Locations: St. Louis Park, Telehealth |
Julia HagenLMFT, She/Her
I approach from a systemic and feminist framework. My clinical interests include individual and couples’ therapy focusing on sexuality and gender, sense of self, sexual behaviors and pleasure, kink, BDSM, non-monogamy and polyamory, and sexual shame. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and stage of life to live congruently and work towards balance in all aspects of life. rEAD MORE
I incorporate a systemic lens to help clients identify the influence of one’s family system and greater social systems on their presenting issues, and try to incorporate humor and genuine connection in each of my therapeutic relationships.
Locations: St. Louis Park, Telehealth |
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Ruby Fry
MSW, LGSW She/Her
My approach to therapy is trauma informed and client-centered. I am passionate about working with queer and trans individuals, couples, and alternative partnerships. I work with clients to ensure they are in a safe space in which they can fully explore and express their authentic selves. I practice from an attachment-based, psychodynamic, and narrative therapy approach. Read more
I believe that therapy is a relationship built on trust, understanding, and hope. We will work together to understand how your experiences with people, trauma, and the joys and hardships of life have shaped your life and your relationships. During therapy, we can examine your long-held beliefs and narratives about yourself and your life to reshape them into ones that empower you and meet your needs in healthier ways. I live and practice from an anti-oppressive and anti-capitalist stance and believe all people across the spectrum of gender identities, sexual identities, and relationships deserve to have lives of contentment and to feel safe and secure.
Life is far from easy. It can be hard to ask for help and to try and live a life that better meets one’s needs. We will work together as you cope with life’s challenges and find a way to increase your joy, purpose, and self-acceptance. Locations: Lyndale, Telehealth |
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Trelawney Copley-SmithLMFT, They/Them
I work with individuals, partners and families and my areas of focus include mood, trauma, attachment, queer identity, personal exploration, body image, and neurodiversity. I primarily work with queer and trans clients from adolescence to middle age, but welcome clients of all gender identities, sexual orientations, and ages. Read more
I work from the value that living authentically is one of the best gifts that you can give yourself. I also believe that modern society makes it hard to be and accept yourself, whether due to the impact of the script that is written for us, the lack of safety to engage with who you are, or the limits set on us, our time, and our resources. I aim to create a safe, empowering, and sex-positive space for you to begin to explore the parts of you that help you, heal the parts that hurt, and work collaboratively to gain tools that support you living as your authentic self.
I do individual and relational (couple, poly, family) work and am guided by EFT, narrative, and experiential models. My focus in therapy is on trauma (developmental, complex, and situational), attachment issues, neurodiversity, identity exploration, and body image, especially how those intersect and interact with one another. Relationally, my focus is on working to explore how the past shows up in your current relationship and value creating equity that works for all partners. Locations: Lyndale, Telehealth |
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Terrence ThigpenMSW, He/Him
I work with adult clients navigating through life transitions, Identity/self exploration, relationships, sex, life stressors, trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, and depression. In general, I am person-centered in my approach to therapy, which is driven by curiosity and exploration. I believe that therapy is a relational process and I deeply value community-based avenues to healing. READ MORE
My goal as a practitioner is to co-cultivate a therapeutic environment that is engaging, thought provoking, and malleable.
Locations: Lyndale, Telehealth |
Jackie JaskenLMFT, She/Her
I work from a systemic, pleasure-focused, sex-positive lens to help clients identify and advocate for their needs and wants with others in their lives. My goal is to help aid in the processing of your emotions in an individual and relational context so life can feel less jumbled. I often work with clients who experience anxiety and I help them explore tools and techniques to help manage their symptoms. Read more
I take special interest in working with individuals who are experiencing trouble in their relationships due to self-esteem concerns, body image issues, anxiety, and depression. Other interests include working with individuals who struggle with feelings of shame related to sex. I work with people who are in polyamorous, open, and monogamous relationships.
Please note- I am NOT in-network with Medica/United HealthCare/Optum. Locations: Telehealth |
Janelle DeRubeisLPCC, She/They
I work with teens and adults, with my areas of focus being trauma, attachment, gender identity, sex and sexuality, and neurodiversity. I approach therapy with a systemic, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed lens. I aim to create a safe environment that invites exploration of oneself. Read more
I take a non-pathologizing, person-centered approach to therapy, meaning that I see the person first, not a list of symptoms or diagnoses. I believe we all have strengths and survival strategies that have gotten us to where we are today.
Systems (I.e. family, education, capitalism, white supremacy, patriarchy, etc.) have deep impacts on us. I take political, cultural, and generational contexts into consideration when thinking about someone’s state of being. Many of us feel disconnected from ourselves due to dysfunctional family, other relational dynamics, or systems of power and oppression. My goal is to assist others in identifying how these experiences may be impacting their well-being, rediscovering their authentic selves, and stepping into their truth and dignity. I thoroughly enjoy working with those that live on the margins of what our society deems “the norm.” Clients tell me they enjoy how I bring my authentic self into the room and utilize humor in session. I am certified in Anchored Relational Therapy (previously known as AIR Network) and utilize elements of Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Bowen’s Family Systems, and Relational Cultural Theory. Locations: St. Louis Park, Telehealth |
Jay Pabst
LAMFT, He/Him
I am honored to collaborate with clients who have difficulties involving sexual health, anxiety, gender identity & sexuality, unresolved grief and loss, life transitions, depression, and more. My practice is non-judgmental and client-centered. I am part of the LGBTQIA+ community and enjoy work with LGBTQIA+ folks of all life stages. My goal is empowerment of clients through developing new tools, with the focus on deconstructing narratives and reauthoring them for the better. READ MORE
Locations: Bryant, Telehealth
Contessa JohnsonLPCC, She/Her
I am a believer that our sexual identities are an essential component of our personhood. Trained in EMDR, I am experienced working with individuals and couples from a relational, inclusive, and trauma-informed place. I am experienced working from a sex-positive lens to discuss how healthy boundaries, communication, and self-acceptance can enhance our lives. Read more
My goal as a sex and relationship counselor is to create a safe place for clients to learn how to overcome trauma on a journey towards enjoying their own sexuality to the fullest. We can work together to evaluate what messages were received about values, bodies, relationships, and sexual behaviors to support the most authentic expressions of self.
Focus Areas: Adults, couples, sexual health, individual psychotherapy, group therapy Locations: St. Louis Park, Telehealth Isabelle LankhorstLMFT, She/They
Focus areas include body image (HAES), obsessions and compulsions, anxiety, launching into adulthood or new life phases, desire, sexual pain, intimacy, and power play/differentials in relationships. I'm passionate about working with adults on concerns surrounding body image, sex and sexuality, trauma, and the intersections of all three. read more
I have strong lenses in fat and queer liberation, attachment theory, and primarily view trauma through EMDR and the body's lived experience under white supremacist systems of oppression. I also welcome those in or interested in non-monogamous relationships, as well as neurodivergent folk.
Locations: Telehealth Maruska SommersMSW, LGSW, She/Her
I am dedicated to fostering connection and healing for people from all walks of life. My practice is deeply person-centered, driven by a genuine curiosity and exploration of your lived experience. I believe that everyone deserves to feel seen, understood, and valued as their whole self. I am committed to working from strengths-based, trauma-informed, harm-reduction, and anti-oppressive lenses. read more
We all encounter moments when we feel stuck—lost in our thoughts or feeling disconnected. Whether you're facing challenges in family or intimate relationships, grappling with identity concerns, walking through grief, or navigating the emotional waves of life
transitions, I am here to create a safe and nurturing space for you where you can advocate for your needs, grieve past hurts, and celebrate the joys that may have gone unwitnessed. Together, we’ll explore those complicated feelings with patience and care, helping you cultivate deeper awareness and develop practical tools to navigate the turbulent times. I work with individuals and am also passionate about working with couples and relational groups. I take a systems-based, liberatory approach to healing by considering the ways our systems, community and culture shape and influence our well-being. You can expect our sessions to be collaborative, infused with humor, empathy, curiosity, and honesty. My goal is to create an engaging, thought-provoking therapeutic environment that invites you to challenge yourself while also creating a refuge for you to simply be. I know that finding a therapist can be overwhelming and it is important that you find someone you resonate with. I invite you to schedule a free call with me to see if working with me will be a good fit for you. Locations: Nicollet, Telehealth |
Zane RosenMA, LADC, He/Him
As a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and LGBTQIA+ affirming provider, I am dedicated to fostering authenticity and understanding. I am currently working with individuals 18+ and specialize in neurodivergence, substance use, and identity. My practice is built on a person-centered approach, utilizing strength-based strategies, narrative therapy, and psychodynamic principles to navigate the complexities of each individual's experiences and identities. READ MORE
I believe in the power of collaboration, with each client being the expert of their own life. Together, we'll explore your unique story and strengths, confront challenges, and craft a path toward a life that feels truly your own. This journey is about embracing and affirming your whole self, offering a space where every part of your identity is recognized and valued.
In our work, you can expect a supportive environment that champions your growth and journey toward self-discovery and fulfillment, grounded in respect for your personal narrative and identity. Locations: Bryant, Telehealth Emma DeVries-PageMSW, LGSW, She/They
I believe your healing contributes to our collective healing. I specialize in working with adults and older adolescents navigating ADHD, autism, and anxiety, and especially enjoy working with spirituality/ faith transitions, chronic pain and illness, trauma, perfectionism, and with members of the LGBTQIA+ community. You can expect me to bring humor, warmth, compassion, and curiosity (and at times, nerding out) as we work together. Read more
My approach is neurodivergent-affirming, client-centered, strengths-based, and relational - you are the expert on you, and it is an honor to learn with and from you in the therapy space. My style is integrative of somatic therapies, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, and narrative approaches; and I bring lived experience and empathy as a neurodivergent, queer, and chronically ill therapist.
Specifically, I am trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, a body-centered approach that helps people process trauma and emotions that can get stuck in the body, which is especially helpful for releasing the shame and stress that get embodied in us from heteronormativity, neuronormativity, capitalist hustle culture, or the various other ‘isms.’ I also draw on my background as a community organizer and my education in environmental studies, religious studies, gender studies, and cultural geography - I view mind, body, spirit, society, and environment as interconnected, and I enjoy working with clients to unpack how these bigger structures impact their lives. I also have a special affinity for working with college and graduate students - after spending 15 years in higher education as a student, instructor, and researcher, I enjoy supporting students through the challenges of academic life, particularly those facing institutional barriers around disability, neurotype, identity, and more. Locations: Bryant, Telehealth James SchwartzMSW, LGSW, He/They
I am excited by working with transgender, nonbinary, and gender expansive folks exploring gender, transition, difficulties, and joys, LGBQIA+ folks, neurodivergent folks, folks experiencing and exploring grief and loss. My work is rooted in my values of accountability, transparency, anti-racism, disability justice, intersectional feminism, fat liberation, and queer/trans theory. read more
I will continually commit myself to fostering space that is client-centered, trauma-informed, and collaborative to best support you as we explore your growth, joys, healing, lows, etc. together. In sessions, I pull from a variety of modalities such as narrative therapy and internal family systems therapy. I’m currently in the process of completing my MSW at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities and have a bachelor’s degree in Forestry. My background has been primarily working with, alongside, and supporting college students, and gender and sexuality education, advocacy, and training. Some of my current pleasures in life include spending as much time with my dogs as I can, watching reality tv with my partner, at the climbing gym, or getting deep into a special interest.
Locations: Saint Louis Park, Telehealth Kaitlin Ramsey
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Presley Nuutinen
Clinical Practicum, They/Them
I work with relationships, families, and people of all ages. I am passionate about working with people harmed by the dominant cultural narratives, especially fat, queer, trans, and nonmonogamous individuals. My goal is to create a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, client-led space where you can explore your relationships and your authentic selves. I believe therapy is collaborative, and I hope to meet you where you are at in working toward a life that feels authentic to you. READ MORE
My therapy style is centered in humanistic and systemic values, with modalities such as EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), narrative therapy, internal family systems, and somatic experiencing informing my approach. Some of my areas of focus include working with relationships and families who are experiencing transitions or exploring identity, and working with neurodivergent and disabled partners and families.
In session with me, you can expect a casual, compassionate, and curious environment, with humor, fidget tools, and verbal and non-verbal responses to what you say. If you enjoy humor and more animated engagement from your therapist, you might enjoy my sessions. Locations: Nicollet, Telehealth Meg PeltierMA, She/Her
I am passionate about working with adults (18+) and folks in relationships and particularly enjoy working with young adults, monogamous and non-monogamous relationships, LGBTQIA+ folks, neurodivergent folks, creative types, and nerds. Common topics in my work include anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, building relational connection, and exploring themes of identity. Read more
In our work together, you can expect me to be collaborative, affirming, and compassionate, while supporting healthy accountability along your pathway towards growth. My approach to therapy is client-centered, strengths-based, and trauma informed. I use a systemic, relational framework that supports a holistic awareness of my clients experience within the context of their identity, relationships, and communities. I am anti-racist, body-positive, sex-positive, queer and gender-affirming, and I welcome exploring issues related to culture, identity, privilege and power in our work together. I often incorporate themes of mindfulness and somatic awareness into my work to support your healing from a mind-body approach.
Locations: Lyndale, Telehealth EJ DeanMA, They/Them
You know yourself best; your experiences and goals guide our work. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, identities, abilities and relationship structures. We can work on reauthoring your narrative, building confidence, repairing relationships and centering connection. read more
I believe that interdependence, belonging and connection are essential to our wellbeing. I operate from a lens that white supremacy and societal constructs maintain injustice, causing harm and trauma. Acknowledging this will be a part of the reparative process.
I am a systems psychotherapist with an MA in Organizational Psychology focused in LGBTQIA2S+ inclusion and an MA in Counseling I completed in 2022 with a focus in Marriage and Family Therapy. For three years, I was seeing clients in the evenings part time while leading change in community mental health by day. I am now working full time as a psychotherapist toward independent licensure. I offer in-person, telehealth and nature-based sessions. In my practice I draw from many theories, some of them are Cognitive Processing Therapy, EcoTherapy, Narrative Therapy and Solution Focused approach. I am a queer, neurodivergent, non-binary parent and spouse. I come to this work with the goal of supporting you to find confidence in living your truth, actualizing your desires and becoming deeply rooted in belonging. Locations: Bryant, Telehealth Hayley Fervoy
LAMFT, She/Her
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I use a systems lens to explore how culture, social structures, and relational dynamics influence your life. I work with individuals (16+), partners, and diverse family structures navigating relational challenges, attachment issues, life transitions, identity exploration, stress, anxiety, and trauma. READ MORE
My approach is collaborative and curious—I bring compassion, humor, and gentle challenge into the room as we explore your story together. My goal is to support insight, growth, and resilience throughout the therapeutic journey while creating a client-centered, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and sex-positive space.
With a background in physical health and wellness, I bring a holistic perspective to therapy, honoring the deep connection between mind and body. This shows up in my work through the integration of somatic and polyvagal-informed approaches, helping clients better understand how their nervous system, emotions, and relationships are interconnected. I also draw from Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Narrative Therapy to support healing and meaningful change. Locations: Lyndale, Telehealth |
DIETITIANS
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Aimee Tritt, MS, RD, LD
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Ana Guzman, RD, LD
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Supervisory & Consultative Clinicians
Christy Rushfeldt, LICSW, LADC LICSW, LADC, LPCC Supervisor Focus: LICSW, LADC, EMDR, AIR Network Pronouns: She/her 
Cade Finn, LMFT, LADC Clinical programming Focus: LADC, LMFT, EMDR, LGBTQIA+ Pronouns: He/Him 
Bekkah Olson, MSW, LICSW, CST licsw Supervisor Focus: LICSW, Sex Therapy (AASECT Certified) Pronouns: They/them |
Phyllis Solon, PsyD AIR NETWORK cONSULTATION Focus: AIR, Trauma Pronouns: They/she 
Janet Schmitt, MD PHARMACOLOGY CONSULTATION Focus: Pharmacology Pronouns: She/her 
Contessa Johnson, LPCC LPCC Supervisor Focus: LPCC, Trauma, EMDR, EFT Pronouns: She/her |
Tera Jansen, Psy.D., LP, CST, CST-S AASECT supervisor Focus: CSA, AASECT Pronouns: They/them 
Anne Bauers, LMFT lmft group consultation Focus: LMFT, Trauma, Relational Pronouns: She/her 
Hannah Rogak, LMFT lmft Supervisor Focus: LMFT, Trauma, Somatic Pronouns: They/them |
Ed Morales, LICSW, MPP LICSW SUPERVISOR Focus: LICSW, Social Work Foundations Pronouns: He/Him 
Kelly Haase, LMFT LMFT Supervisor Focus: LMFT, Trauma, EMDR, AIR Network, EFT Pronouns: She/her 
Farren Swanson, LMFT LMFT Supervisor Focus: LMFT, Trauma, Neurodiversity Pronouns: She/her |