therapists
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Samantha Hand
MA
Pre-Licensed Professional
 
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Navigating life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, especially when you're dealing with anxiety, relationship strain, or major transitions like starting a new job, entering adulthood, or adjusting to change. You don’t have to go through it alone. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where you feel heard, understood, and supported. Therapy with me is a collaborative process where we work together to help you gain insight, build confidence, and reconnect with your strengths. My therapeutic style is warm, patient, and flexible. I take an integrative approach, tailoring sessions to fit your needs while we move at your pace.
I draw from evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness-based strategies, and strengths-based framework. I welcome clients of all ages and enjoy helping individuals and couples through periods of personal growth, identity development, and transition.
 
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career Counseling
  • Child
  • Chronic Illness
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Abuse
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Hoarding
  • Infertility
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Women's Issues
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Preteen
  • Teen
Frameworks
  • Adlerian
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Multicultural
  • Strength-Based
Service Types
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Individuals
Identity Groups
  • Body Positivity
  • Gay Allied
  • Immuno-disorders
  • Lesbian Allied
  • Non-Binary Allied
  • Queer Allied
  • Racial Justice Allied
  • Transgender Allied
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Telehealth
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Sarah Kane
MA
LPCC
 
 
My goal is to provide a safe, comfortable and non-judgmental environment that allows people to heal, grow and make positive change in their lives. I strongly believe in the healing power of therapy. I can help you identify the barriers that are getting in your way and provide the tools needed to overcome them.
I specialize in improving the lives of teens, young adults, adults and families. I have experience with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, body image, trauma, self-esteem, relationships, parenting, and social skills development.
 
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Child
  • Chronic Illness ***
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce ***
  • Eating Disorders ***
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief ***
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infertility
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+ ***
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum ***
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress ***
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD ***
  • Women's Issues
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Teen
Frameworks
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Strength-Based
Service Types
  • Individuals
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Bloomington, Minnesota
  • Highland Park - St. Paul, Minnesota
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Elizabeth Padilla
MSW
LICSW
 
 
I focus on learning who a person is uniquely, and I take an active role in treatment, offering genuine warmth and support as well as practical feedback. I draw from various theoretical approaches but commonly use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindful self-compassion, Exposure Response Prevention, and Internal Family Systems. As a licensed clinical social worker I have had the pleasure of working in cities across the United States with a wide range of individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
I work with individuals 18 and older, and my areas of special interest include anxiety, OCD, mindfulness, self-compassion, and climate-conscious therapy (support for anxiety/distress about our changing ecosystem).
 
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety ***
  • Bisexual
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Eco-Anxiety / Grief ***
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief ***
  • Hoarding
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infertility
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) ***
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum ***
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Transgender
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Issues
Age Groups
  • Adults
Frameworks
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Exposure Response Prevention
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Schema Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Structural Family Therapy
Service Types
  • Individuals
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Bloomington, Minnesota
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Alissa Wegener
MSW
LICSW
 
 
My approach aligns with the belief that folks are much more than their symptoms and that each individual has inherent dignity and worth. I provide a customized unique approach with each person to best help them reach their goals. I work with teens and adults who are struggling to find purpose, are working through a difficult transition, and those who feel like their emotions are controlling them. I have a published literature review on body positivity and the influence on self-image; I utilize self-compassion and somatic techniques to increase empathetic and validating inner self talk.
My specialties include working with queer and nonbinary folx, polyamory and ethical non-monogamy, those who are struggling with interpersonal skills and setting boundaries, and those who struggle with complex thoughts and habits surrounding eating and self-image.
I am a facilitator of DBT groups and provide individual DBT therapy, evidence-based psychotherapy, and individual skills training. When developing a therapeutic relationship, I will work with you as partners to create an environment where we can explore your goals and foster your ideal life worth living.
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality ***
  • Burnout
  • Care-Giving
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Gender Identity ***
  • Grief
  • Identity Development
  • LGBTQ+ ***
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender ***
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)
Frameworks
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Mindfulness
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Strength-Based
Service Types
  • Individuals
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Telehealth
  • Burnsville, Minnesota
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Colleen Bayer
MA
Pre-Licensed Professional
 
 
I provide therapy to adolescents and adults grounded in evidence-based practices to support clients in building meaningful change and resilience. I am certified in EMDR and experienced in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and I draw from a strengths-based, person-centered approach that honors each client's unique story.
My goal is to create a safe, warm, and inviting space where you feel seen, heard, and supported. I believe healing happens through empathy, collaboration, and authentic connection, and I work alongside you to identify goals and develop strategies that fit your needs and values.
I work with traumatized individuals, those with cluster B personality traits, ADHD, anxiety and depression. I am committed to providing affirming care for the LGBTQIA+ community and to fostering an environment where all identities and experiences are respected and celebrated. Together, we can explore challenges, build on your strengths, and move toward
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues ***
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality
  • Burnout
  • Care-Giving
  • Child
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Divorce
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Gambling
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • Identity Development
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infidelity
  • Internet Addiction
  • Learning Disabilities
  • LGBTQ+ ***
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Nervous System Regulation
  • Obesity
  • Oppositional Defiance
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • People-Pleasing
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Religious Trauma
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem ***
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Violence
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Transgender ***
  • Trauma and PTSD ***
  • Women's Issues
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)
  • Preteen
  • Teen
Frameworks
  • Attachment-based
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Evidence-Based
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Service Types
  • Families
  • Individuals
Identity Groups
  • Blind Allied
  • Body Positivity
  • Deaf Allied
  • Gay Allied
  • HIV / AIDS Allied
  • Immuno-disorders
  • Intersex Allied
  • Lesbian Allied
  • Little Person 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
Faith Expertise
  • Buddhist
  • Christian
  • Hindu
  • Islam
  • Jewish
  • Mormon
  • Sikh
Ethnic Expertise
  • Asian
  • Black and African American
  • Hispanic and Latino
  • Mixed Race Family
  • Native American
  • Other Racial or Ethnic Background
  • Pacific Islander
  • South Asian
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Uptown - Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Telehealth
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Erik Dahl
MA
LPCC
 
 
My primary speciality is working with PTSD and trauma. I hear from a lot of clients that their previous experiences in therapy have felt like places to be heard but not to actually change. This often leaves them feeling stuck. I really like to provide a new opportunity for clients like this. My goal is to support meaningful changes for clients with these types of concerns. Are you someone who has experienced sexual assault, childhood abuse, domestic violence, or other traumatic event(s)? Are you a veteran, first-responder, or front-line medical worker? If so, I’d be glad to hear from you.
Although my primary specialty is in PTSD and Trauma, often therapy doesn’t stop there for folks. I have had great success in working with Anxiety and Depression, relationship concerns often related to trauma history, as well as folks who have Bipolar and other mood regulation disorders.
I try to emphasize evidence-based practices as much as possible, so if you like therapy that has clear research support, you’re in the right place. I take a person-centered approach, meaning that you and I will collaborate on what works best. I’m here to work with you and whatever unique challenges and circumstances you’re experiencing.
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety ***
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder ***
  • Bisexual
  • Borderline Personality
  • Burnout
  • Care-Giving
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression ***
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eco-Anxiety / Grief
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Identity Development
  • Internet Addiction
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • People-Pleasing
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Religious Trauma
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Social Anxiety ***
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD ***
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Video Game Addiction
  • Weight Loss
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Teen
Frameworks
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Evidence-Based
  • Existential
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Service Types
  • Individuals
Identity Groups
  • Gay Allied
  • Immuno-disorders
  • Intersex Allied
  • Lesbian Allied
  • Non-Binary Allied
  • Queer Allied
  • Sex Worker Allied
  • Transgender Allied
  • Veterans
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Bloomington, Minnesota
  • Telehealth
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Timothy Bechtel
MSW
LICSW
Habla Español
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Through my 20 years as a therapist I’ve come to understand the common issues that get in the way of peoples’ growth and success. I can help you identify what is getting in your way, understand what you learned early on that caused you to feel stuck, and heal from those issues to create lasting change. I utilize trauma treatments such as EMDR and other experiential strategies to help you engage in life and relationships with more vibrancy and joy. I am also certified in Terry Real's Relational Life Therapy (RLT) for couples counseling and welcome couples to therapy utilizing this effective approach for sustainable relational change.
I have specialized experience working with the LGBTQ community and provide a safe and affirming environment. I work with people on issues of sex and sexuality in a sex-positive manner. I am trauma-informed and understand the effects of trauma, both big and small, and have strategies to help people heal from those painful life experiences.
No life issue is too small for therapy. If you are looking to create richer and more fulfilling relationships, increase your self confidence, and learn how to be the parent you always needed, I can help you with that. I look forward to meeting with you soon.
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • Addiction ***
  • ADHD ***
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Burnout
  • Care-Giving
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • Identity Development
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infidelity
  • Internet Addiction
  • LGBTQ+ ***
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Nervous System Regulation
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • People-Pleasing
  • Phobias
  • Relationship Issues ***
  • Religious Trauma
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Transgender ***
  • Trauma and PTSD ***
  • Video Game Addiction
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)
Frameworks
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • EMDR
  • Family / Marital
  • Mindfulness
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Trauma Focused
Service Types
  • Couples
  • Individuals
Identity Groups
  • Gay Allied
  • HIV / AIDS Allied
  • Lesbian Allied
  • Non-Binary Allied
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Queer Allied
  • Racial Justice Allied
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Transgender Allied
Faith Expertise
  • Jewish
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Telehealth
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Katheryn Alexander
MS
LPCC
 
 
I have a true passion for helping people of all ages build on their inner strengths and break free from negative thought and behavior patterns that get in the way of living a healthy balanced life. I use an integrative framework, drawing from EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and other treatment approaches, tailored to meet each person where they are in their own unique journey towards growth and healing.
I work with ages 18 and up, and have a special interest in anxiety disorders, grief, and trauma treatment. My top priority is to ensure effective therapeutic treatment, while providing a compassionate, trusting, and non-judgmental environment for everyone.
 
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety ***
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Body Image
  • Burnout
  • Care-Giving
  • Chronic Illness
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression ***
  • Divorce
  • Grief ***
  • Identity Development
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Nervous System Regulation
  • Peer Relationships
  • People-Pleasing
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD ***
  • Women's Issues
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)
Frameworks
  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Evidence-Based
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Service Types
  • Individuals
Identity Groups
  • Body Positivity
  • Cancer
  • Gay Allied
  • Lesbian Allied
  • Non-Binary Allied
  • Queer Allied
  • Transgender Allied
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Bloomington, Minnesota
  • Telehealth
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Henry Price
MA
LPCC
 
 
I enjoy building relationships and promoting positive changes in people's lives. I believe that "weaknesses" are often strengths overutilized or used in non-ideal contexts. Working collaboratively with clients, I can help them better utilize their innate strengths to meet their goals and improve their day to day lives. My clients often struggle with depression, anxiety, OCD, gay men's issues, phobias, relationships, sleep problems, self-esteem and confidence. I am especially interested in working with gay identified men and people struggling with phobias or OCD, but love working with all sorts of folks and issues.
I have training and experience in using a variety of therapies and use a blend of different methods. I most often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. I strive to be flexible and adaptive to the individual needs of my clients. I would be honored to work with you.
 
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • Anxiety ***
  • Bisexual
  • Burnout
  • Chronic Illness
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Gender Identity
  • Identity Development
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues ***
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) ***
  • People-Pleasing
  • Phobias ***
  • Relationship Issues
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
Age Groups
  • Adults
Frameworks
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Evidence-Based
  • Exposure Response Prevention
  • Mindfulness
  • Person-Centered
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Strength-Based
Service Types
  • Individuals
Identity Groups
  • Aviation Professionals
  • Gay Allied
  • HIV / AIDS Allied
  • Non-Binary Allied
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Queer Allied
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Transgender Allied
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Bloomington, Minnesota
  • Telehealth
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Erin Lingle
MA
Pre-Licensed Professional
 
 
Life is constantly moving, changing, and evolving. Sometimes it feels like too much to take on alone. In a fast-paced world with many truths, I enable individuals to fully understand themselves in a warm, collaborative, and judgment-free environment. I enjoy working with individuals from all backgrounds, especially women ages 18+. I have a special interest in supporting individuals dealing with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, navigating life transitions, managing relationships, addressing eating issues, fostering positive body image, and enhancing self-esteem.
I believe the foundation for therapy is the relationship. I want to create a space that feels approachable and safe to every individual. I will strive to make the therapeutic process collaborative and centered around your goals, with some friendly challenges thrown in at times. I look forward to working with you, and helping you set and meet your goals!
 
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety ***
  • Body Image
  • Career Counseling
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Eating Disorders
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Issues ***
Age Groups
  • Adults
Frameworks
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
Service Types
  • Individuals
Identity Groups
  • Body Positivity
  • Gay Allied
  • Lesbian Allied
  • Non-Binary Allied
  • Queer Allied
  • Racial Justice Allied
  • Transgender Allied
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Telehealth
  • Highland Park - St. Paul, Minnesota
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