Courage and Grit Counseling
Counselor/Therapist, No Frills. No Bullshit. Real Therapy.
Online in Minnesota
(Online Only)
No Frills. No Bullshit. Just Jesse.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. What does that mean, Jesse? Well, it does not necessarily mean the obvious. I am a systems-trained therapist, which means that when I work with my clients I look at the overall system that they are operating in. In our work together, clients can expect to take a deep dive into their family of origin and upbringing. We will get curious about patterns that repeat in your family and how to break patterns of generational trauma. We will talk about attachment wounds and do our best to heal the deep rooted pain. We will also take a look at your life currently and explore together what healing looks like for you.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Men, Military / Veterans, Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) A trauma-focused therapy that uses eye movements and imagery to help the brain reframe distressing memories. It often leads to quicker relief from symptoms compared to traditional talk therapy.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Eclectic Therapy Draws from different therapeutic methods based on what fits each client best. It is flexible and personalized rather than following one single model.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Experiential Therapy Involves hands-on activities to bring emotions into the present moment. It helps clients process feelings more deeply than through conversation alone.
- 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.
- Gestalt Therapy Encourages awareness of thoughts, feelings, and actions in the present moment. It helps people integrate different parts of themselves for wholeness.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) A short-term approach focused on improving relationships and social support. It is often used for depression and grief.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Approach Description: I work well with clients who are not afraid of vulnerability. My core values are integrity, authenticity, and humor. I do not sugarcoat but have a graceful and honest approach. Humor and grace occupy my therapy space often, without the two progress could be difficult.
I am a trauma-informed and vulnerability-based therapist. What does that mean? You can expect our therapy space to be filled with acceptance, safety, compassion, and grace. The therapy I provide includes an eclectic mix of approaches. I find myself using practices and principles from multiple arenas. I typically lean towards a blend of emotion-focused approaches with integration of Somatic practices and IFS Part's theory. Additionally, I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). It is my mission to provide care and consultation that is tailored for those in these roles. Often, those in the caring, responding, and healing professions neglect their own needs which likely results in capacity overload and compassion fatigue.
The Why? I have worked in the Mental Health Arena for many years. It is abundantly clear that those in the compassionate care field are the last to be compassionately cared for. Healers, responders, caregivers, peacekeepers, protectors and leaders often put their needs last which results in neglect of healing and impacts all realms of life. Mental wellness is a key component of life satisfaction and everyone deserves a life with joy.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 175
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Offer glass jar approach.
- Out of Network
- Utilizing insurance benefits can be limiting and intrusive. By not working with insurance companies, I am able to provide the care to my clients that I feel is best. You are in control of your care, including choosing your therapist, length of treatment, etc. Increased privacy and confidentiality (except for limits of confidentiality). Not having a mental health disorder diagnosis on your medical record. Consulting with me on non-psychiatric issues that are important to you that aren’t billable by insurance, such as learning how to cope with life changes, gaining more effective communication techniques for your relationships, increasing personal insight, and developing healthy new skills.
Education & Credentials
Courage and Grit Counseling No Frills. No Bullshit. Real Therapy.
- Female
- License # 3676
- Licensed in Minnesota
- Practicing Since 2014
Education: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #3676
Saint Mary's University Alumni 2014
Member of American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Member of Minnesota Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Courage and Grit Counseling Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of Minnesota
- Online Therapy Details: Secure Video-Zoom platform
NO FRILLS. NO BULLSHIT. REAL THERAPY.
I work well with clients who are not afraid of vulnerability. My core values are integrity, authenticity, and humor. I do not sugarcoat but have a graceful and honest approach. Humor and grace occupy my therapy space often, without the two progress could be difficult.
I am a trauma-informed and vulnerability-based therapist. What does that mean? You can expect our therapy space to be filled with acceptance, safety, compassion, and grace. The therapy I provide includes an eclectic mix of approaches. I find myself using practices and principles from multiple arenas. I typically lean towards a blend of emotion-focused approaches with integration of Somatic practices and IFS Part's theory. Additionally, I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
We are the authors of our lives, and often the trouble starts when we only believe we are the characters in our own stories. Denying our stories is as painful as denying ourselves, when we can accept self-compassion and grace; often we are able to move forward in our “stories”.
Healing begins with connection. Connection looks like the energy that occurs when one feels completely seen, heard, valued and validated. With true connection, one can be vulnerable and begin to heal. To quote the great Brené Brown: “Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.”
My therapy jam includes: Life Transitions, Anxiety and Depression, Emotional Intelligence, Highly Sensitive People, Men’s Mental Health, Trauma and Addiction, Generational Trauma, Compassion Fatigue, First Responders, Healers and Professionals.