Find a Therapist in Hastings, Minnesota.

Psychotherapy is a very general term that refers to the process of a trained professional helping an individual, couple, or family sort through their feelings, thoughts, and relationships. I have been providing psychotherapy for over 10 years, using a very practical, problem-solving, strengths-based approach. Often this involves the use of hypnosis, but not necessarily. I like to identify up-front with my clients the goals they are looking to achieve, so that we can assess together over time how well we're doing at reaching them. We adjust the process along the way to help them get the maximum benefit out of their sessions with me.

I look at therapy as building a proverbial toolbox. The tools that fill this toolbox are coping skills. Some things we try will work for you while other coping skills won't. We work together to figure out what will work best for you. You will find that psychotherapy with me addresses your primary concern, not mine! I work with you to identify goals and we work to achieve those goals.

We approach psycholotherapy in a unique way. We offer clients a new perspective on old problems. We teach skills with therapy and encourage clients to develop skills for coping and healing. We allow clients a safe and comfortable space to practice these coping skills and support them in their learning. Part of what makes us unique in how we approach therapy is our therapists are informed in trauma and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. We infuse every session with validation and accountability. We offer in-office services to the Hinckley, MN and Dultuh, MN areas; and E-services to Minnesota and Indiana.

I specialize in depression, trauma, stress and past abuse issues. DEPRESSION – Major depressive disorder, situational depression, grief and bereavement issues ANXIETY - Generalized anxiety disorder, panic, phobias, and post-traumatic stress disorder, TRAUMA – Trauma from past emotional, physical and sexual abuse; PTSD for veterans; trauma after surgery; trauma related to accidents; acute stress disorder; sleep disturbances related to trauma. STRESS – Acute Stress, Episodic Stress, Chronic Stress

What is psychotherapy? Another name for counseling. I provide psychotherapy for a variety of ages and reasons. I have advanced training in complex trauma and dissociation, and also work with additional areas. Some of those include: - working with parents of children on the autism spectrum - parenting - military personnel and first responders - depression/anxiety - trauma/PTSD

I adopt a holistic approach to therapy. I view you as an integrated whole--a person with unique goals, hopes, and fears. I do not endorse a 'one size fits all' approach; thus, my services are tailored to your specific needs. I offer strength based and solution focused services. Thus, I emphasize your existing skills, help identify your areas of growth, and offer you specific strategies to promote your personal growth. Our work together challenges unhelpful thinking patterns and self-defeating behaviors, increases self-empowerment, promotes physical health and emotional well-being, and creates the space for your hopes to materialize.

Psychotherapy is a process during which one will increase awareness into unhealthy/unhelpful thinking and/or behavior patterns. When one has been provided with the appropriate psychoeducation and developed an increased awareness of why they behave in the way they do, one can better manage life challenges both related and unrelated directly to their mental health needs. For example, one may experience healthier interpersonal relationships, healthier work-life balance, healthier decision-making and healthier ways of coping with adversity.