therapists
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Ward Stiles
MA
LPCC
 
 
It takes a lot of courage to reach out to a therapist, and you've taken that first step already. I don't know your story yet, but if you are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, or loss, you don't need to go through it alone. You deserve support, comfort, and help. Whatever you're struggling with, you're invited to my office—in person or virtual—for a conversation.
I'm an open, gentle, sometimes sarcastic person. Therapy usually involves grappling with some uncomfortable feelings, but my clients and I also often joke and laugh in our meetings. I have training and experience dealing with a range of issues from grief to ADHD, but everyone's path is unique. I'd love to walk with you for as long as I can be helpful.
 
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety ***
  • Bisexual
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression ***
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief ***
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)
Service Types
  • Individuals
Identity Groups
  • Body Positivity
  • Gay Allied
  • Lesbian Allied
  • Non-Binary Allied
  • Queer Allied
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Transgender Allied
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Uptown - Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Edwina Vah
MSW
LGSW
 
 
Therapy can be many things: healing, grounding, even artistic. At its best, it is a space where your strengths, pain, and experiences are honored, and where real change becomes possible. I believe in meeting people where they are, and see therapy as a collaborative journey, using your personal story as the guide. I draw from a variety of evidence-based approaches to help you work through anxiety, depression, and trauma, while supporting you in reconnecting with your inner resilience.
I have experience working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and feel strongly about creating a therapy space that is inclusive, respectful, and affirming. My current areas of interest are trauma/PTSD, anxiety and depression, and I work with preteens, teens, and adults.
 
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • Anxiety ***
  • Child
  • Coping Skills ***
  • Depression ***
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions ***
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships ***
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD ***
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Preteen
  • Teen
Frameworks
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness
  • Person-Centered
  • Trauma Focused
Service Types
  • Individuals
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Uptown - Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Bloomington, Minnesota
  • Telehealth
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Benjamin Ronning
MA
LPCC
 
 
I consider the opportunity to learn about a client's unique inner experiences to be a wonderful privilege. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, or seeking deeper self-understanding, therapy offers a space to explore, learn and evolve. I view therapy as a collaborative journey, where your experiences and insights guide our work together. My aim is to create a warm, open, and safe environment where you feel heard and supported.
My work is integrative and rooted in Person-Centered Theory. I utilize various interventions including Emotionally Focused Therapy, CBT, and an existential approach. I have experience with adults and couples with a range of ages, cultural backgrounds, and presenting concerns including life transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, and identity exploration.
 
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety ***
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Chronic Illness
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills ***
  • Depression ***
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Drug Abuse
  • Eco-Anxiety / Grief
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions ***
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues ***
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Peer Relationships ***
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)
  • Teen
Frameworks
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
Service Types
  • Individuals
Identity Groups
  • Gay Allied
  • Lesbian Allied
  • Non-Binary Allied
  • Queer Allied
  • Racial Justice Allied
  • Transgender Allied
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Uptown - Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Telehealth
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Jonathan Pounder
MA
LPCC, LADC
 
 
Too often we get caught up in worrying about things we cannot control, yet don't know where to start in making a change in the right direction. Maybe you are currently struggling in your relationships, navigating blended family dynamics, trying to cope with social anxiety or there are just things you experienced growing up and you just can't seem to "let it go." As your therapist, I will take the time to get to know and understand your experiences, areas of stuckness, and overwhelm, as we work together to create meaningful changes.
The clients who connect with me the most are adults and young adults experiencing symptoms of anxiety, unresolved trauma, or poor self-esteem. I draw from a variety of therapy models, primarily using mindfulness-based approaches, emotionally focused therapy (EFT), and existential therapy.
 
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety ***
  • Codependency
  • Infidelity
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues ***
  • Religious Trauma
  • Self Esteem ***
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Social Anxiety ***
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
Age Groups
  • Adults
Frameworks
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Family / Marital
  • Gottman Method
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
Service Types
  • Couples
  • Individuals
Identity Groups
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Uptown - Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Telehealth
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Patrick Koch
MA
LPCC
 
 
Life is full of ups and downs, and I feel honored to be able to help those who are seeking counseling. I strive to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment to help my clients feel most comfortable while in their counseling session.
I enjoy working with adults on an individual basis. My areas of interest are anxiety, depression, trauma, mindfulness meditation, finding meaning in life, relationship conflict, and school/work stress. It’s never too late or too early to make positive life changes. It’s always the right time when we decide to better our lives.
 
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety ***
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Autism
  • Body Image
  • Burnout
  • Care-Giving
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression ***
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • People-Pleasing
  • Phobias
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Social Anxiety ***
  • Sports Performance
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)
  • Teen
Frameworks
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Humanistic
  • Mindfulness
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
Service Types
  • Individuals
Identity Groups
  • Gay Allied
  • Lesbian Allied
  • Non-Binary Allied
  • Queer Allied
  • Transgender Allied
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Bloomington, Minnesota
  • Telehealth
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Alix Bellus
MA
LPCC
 
 
I strongly believe in the transformative power of therapy. I work with clients using curiosity and understanding to explore the roadblocks that keep them from becoming who they want to be. These roadblocks can be met with skills and tools or space to process, ultimately highlighting the client’s own ability to create change. Each therapy session is unique to the individual and their current challenges. I am passionate about creating a collaborative therapeutic relationship, and am dedicated to finding the style of therapy that works best for each client.
I use a blend of evidence-based approaches like CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and offer a direct, holistic, solution-focused lens. At the heart of my work is person-centered therapy, meaning I see you as the expert on your own life.
I specialize in working with young women starting at age 15, but enjoy working with clients of all genders and ages, including couples. My services are offered both in person and via telehealth, depending on the client’s preference and my availability.
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • Anxiety ***
  • Body Image
  • Burnout
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression ***
  • Divorce
  • Grief
  • Identity Development
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital ***
  • Nervous System Regulation
  • Peer Relationships
  • People-Pleasing
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem ***
  • Self-Harming
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spirituality
  • Sports Performance
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation ***
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Teen
Frameworks
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Evidence-Based
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic
  • Mindfulness
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Service Types
  • Couples
  • Individuals
  • Prepare / Enrich
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Bloomington, Minnesota
  • Telehealth
  • Highland Park - St. Paul, Minnesota
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Augustus Kjolhaug
MA
LPCC
 
 
I bring experience from a variety of clinical settings and help individuals create meaningful change in their mental health. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with a person-centered approach, tailoring each session to your needs. I work with trauma, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and substance use. I believe therapy should feel supportive and empowering. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, build resilience, and move toward a life aligned with your values. I work with teens, young adults, and families, offering a safe, nonjudgmental space for growth.
Client needs always come first, so I use therapeutic techniques that help empower individuals to live their best life. I enjoy working with teens, adolescents, and young adults, along with families. My approach is non-judgmental and tailored to your needs in order to create a safe and comfortable place for my clients to land.
If you're ready to take the next step in your journey, I’m here to help. Together, we can create a path forward that feels right for you. Reach out today to start a conversation and see how therapy can support your growth and well-being.
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Anxiety ***
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling ***
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills ***
  • Depression ***
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Eco-Anxiety / Grief
  • Family Conflict
  • Gambling
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • Identity Development
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Internet Addiction
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life in Rural Areas
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Nervous System Regulation
  • Obesity
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • People-Pleasing
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Relationship Issues ***
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Social Anxiety
  • Sports Performance ***
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Video Game Addiction
  • Weight Loss
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Preteen
  • Teen
Frameworks
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Family / Marital
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Service Types
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Individuals
Identity Groups
  • Body Positivity
  • Cancer
  • Deaf Allied
  • Gay Allied
  • HIV / AIDS Allied
  • Lesbian Allied
  • Non-Binary Allied
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Queer Allied
  • Racial Justice Allied
  • Sex Worker Allied
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Single Mother
  • Transgender Allied
  • Vegan Allied
  • Veterans
Ethnic Expertise
  • Black and African American
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Telehealth
  • Duluth, Minnesota
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Summer Edwards
MS
Pre-Licensed Professional
 
 
I provide a safe, supportive space where you will feel heard, understood, and free from judgment. Whether you’re looking to heal, find balance, or simply just have someone in your corner, I’m here to support you every step of the way. I specialize in working with caregivers of loved ones with special needs/chronic illness, maternal mental health, and borderline personality disorder. I also enjoy practicing family therapy.
I offer years of experience supporting individuals coping with the stress that accompanies being a caregiver. I love supporting the interpersonal relationships within a family and helping everyone in a family unit understand each other and "speak the same language".
I tailor my approach to fit your unique needs, meeting you where you are and working together to create a form of therapy that feels right for your goals. If I sound like someone you could connect with, reach out, and we can set up a free consultation. I would love to hear more about you!
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality ***
  • Burnout
  • Care-Giving ***
  • Chronic Illness ***
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Elderly Persons Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Hoarding
  • Identity Development
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Learning Disabilities
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life in Rural Areas
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Narcissistic Personality
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • People-Pleasing
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum ***
  • Psychosis
  • Relationship Issues ***
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
  • Sports Performance
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)
  • Teen
Frameworks
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Family / Marital
  • Humanistic
  • Mindfulness
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Schema Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Service Types
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Individuals
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Burnsville, Minnesota
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Allison Herdering
MA
LPCC
 
 
I have a passion for working with adolescents and young adults and for the unique struggles that they face. Using a person-centered approach, I aim to create a space for you to tell your individual story in a safe and trusting environment. I want to know you and help you feel that your problems are valid, real, and manageable. Though we are all individuals, we grow up and live within systems and social contexts that shape our experiences, and I do my best to acknowledge this aspect of you in addition to your autonomy.
There is no "right" reason to seek therapy. Sometimes life is hard, and talking to a therapist can make it feel a little easier. Whether you are experiencing stress and anxiety from school, feeling sad about a break-up, frustrated from losing a job, or overwhelmed about politics and the state of the world, we can work through that together.
 
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety ***
  • Body Image
  • Child
  • Depression ***
  • Life Transitions ***
  • Peer Relationships ***
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem ***
  • Transgender
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Teen
Frameworks
  • Eclectic
  • Person-Centered
  • Strength-Based
Service Types
  • Individuals
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Uptown - Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Judith Cavazos-Beal
MA
LMFT, LPCC
Habla Español
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I’m fascinated by how complex we are as human beings and how enriching our emotional and social experiences can be. I find that what’s most helpful in therapy is to take time to find the strength in the individuals and families I meet. I was born and raised in Mexico, which gives me the ability to provide therapy fluently in Spanish as well as in English along with a personal understanding of Latino culture, American culture and multicultural relationships. I also have a connection with Deaf culture in Minnesota and deep respect for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Soy de México, lo que me dá la habilidad de dar consejería en Español o en Inglés con un entendimiento de la cultura y familias Latinas. Me va a dar gusto conocerte y entender por lo que estás pasando.
 
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use ***
  • Anxiety ***
  • Body Image
  • Care-Giving
  • Chronic Illness
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance ***
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Life Transitions ***
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Nervous System Regulation
  • Peer Relationships
  • People-Pleasing
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues ***
  • Religious Trauma
  • Self Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spirituality
  • Sports Performance
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Children (6 to 10)
  • Elders (65+)
  • Preteen
  • Teen
Frameworks
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic
  • Imago
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
Service Types
  • Couples
  • Individuals
Identity Groups
  • Body Positivity
  • Deaf Allied
  • Single Mother
Ethnic Expertise
  • Hispanic and Latino
  • Mixed Race Family
  • Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Telehealth
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