In-Person in Edina, MN 55439
Online in
PSYPACT states
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
I believe people have the inherent ability to connect to their best selves if given good tools, opportunities & have the motivation to do the work. I believe it's important to provide as many tools as possible for clients to use on their own. I am active & direct in therapy while also providing empathy & support. I love working with couples & families because the ripple effect of creating positive, healthy relationships is huge & can extend for generations.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Young Adult
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
Approach Description: I start withe Gottman Method as the base of all my couples work. I additionally use process therapy to increase insight & intervene in the moment to correct & change unhelpful dynamics. I provide a great deal of psychoeducational information and coaching, particularly with ADHD individuals/ADHD couples. I give homework regularly.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $250/hour intake, $200/hour follow up.
- Out of Network
- I do not accept any insurance but do provide invoices for you to submit for possible out of network benefits. I also accept payment using HSA/FSA cards.
Education & Credentials
MN Couples & Family Therapy Ph.D., L.P.
- Female
- License # LP 5311
- Licensed in MN
- PSYPACT Mobility # 17097
- Practicing Since 1996
Education: I earned my bachelors & doctoral degrees at the University of Minnesota. My pre-doctoral internship was at the VAMC in Tucson, AZ. My post-doctoral residency was at Family Counseling Agency in Tucson, AZ and at the VAMC in Phoenix, AZ.
MN Couples & Family Therapy Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Edina, MN 55439
- Available Online for residents of PSYPACT states Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
- Online Therapy Details: Providing secure, HIPAA compliant video telehealth via Doxy.me. Able to have clients sign in from multiple locations if couples aren't in the same physical place.
I am a marriage & family therapy specialist working with the entire relationship spectrum from pre-marital/relationship counseling, marriage therapy, parenting coaching, family therapy, Discernment Counseling to divorce counseling/coaching. LGBTQ+ welcomed. I am also an ADHD-certified clinical services provider and work with couples where ADHD is present in one or both partners. I provide individual ADHD coaching as well. I am a certified discernment counseling provider, certified wellness coach and certified in
simplied EFT (Emotion Freedom Technique/tapping).
I am not "marriage neutral" and I prefer to be able to help couples create mutually satisfying relationships wherever possible. For those struggling to determine if they have the energy or will to keep working on the relationship, I am a certified discernment counseling provider. Those for whom it may not be possible to maintain the relationship, I will help work through the divorce/uncoupling process in as positive a way as possible. I see a lot of couples where ADHD is playing a role in the challenges & I am a certified clinical services provider for ADHD.
In addition to my therapy background, I have significant training in additional modalities including being a certified wellness coach. I am certified in simplified EFT/tapping. I have also completed reiki training through the following levels: Usui/Holy Fire® III reiki master, ICRT Animal reiki master, & Holy Fire ® III Karuna Reiki ® master.