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Elle Christoferson
MSW
LICSW
 
 
I am passionate about empowering my clients to achieve their goals. Therapy is a highly useful tool which can aid us in our journey to becoming our most regulated selves. My approach to therapy is warm, empathetic, and focused upon your personal strengths. I draw on a variety of therapeutic techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to meet my clients where they are.
I have experience working with all age groups and demographics, and have a special interest in working with teens and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma. My therapeutic focuses surround life transitions, managing communication, self esteem, and identity exploration.
I believe that our lives are shaped by the way we interact with the world, which is why I use my therapeutic practice as a way to make my clients feel seen, heard, and understood.
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety ***
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Burnout
  • Care-Giving
  • Chronic Illness
  • Codependency ***
  • Depression ***
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • Identity Development ***
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Self Esteem ***
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma and PTSD
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)
  • Teen
Frameworks
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • Evidence-Based
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Psychodynamic
  • Trauma Focused
Service Types
  • Individuals
Identity Groups
  • Body Positivity
  • Immuno-disorders
  • Queer Allied
  • Single Mother
  • Transgender Allied
Faith Expertise
  • Christian
  • Islam
  • Jewish
  • Mormon
Ethnic Expertise
  • Asian
  • Black and African American
  • Hispanic and Latino
  • Native American
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Uptown - Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Telehealth
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Aziza El Banna
MS
LAMFT
يتحدث العربية
 
Thank you for advocating for yourself and/or your relationship—it's a brave and vulnerable step. Sometimes life gets in the way of our growth. Sometimes our past casts long shadows into the present. And sometimes, it's the fear of the future that keeps us stuck. My experience includes working with children, individuals, couples, and families. I offer a non-judgmental and supportive space to talk through what’s been on your mind, what’s been worrying you, or what you’d like to change. I’m a person of color, fluent in Arabic and English, and committed to creating a welcoming space for people from all walks of life.
I take a person-centered, experiential approach—meaning our time together is focused on you. I believe each person is unique: I’m interested in your values, early experiences, cultural background, and how all of these influence your relationships and decisions today.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply trying to understand yourself better, I'm here to support you. I’m especially attuned to the unique challenges that can come with navigating multiple cultural identities, inter-generational expectations, or the pressure to appear strong while feeling stuck inside.
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality
  • Burnout
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Eco-Anxiety / Grief
  • Family Conflict ***
  • Grief
  • Identity Development
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Oppositional Defiance
  • Parenting
  • People-Pleasing
  • Racial Identity ***
  • Relationship Issues ***
  • Religious Trauma
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem ***
  • Sex Therapy ***
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Children (6 to 10)
  • Elders (65+)
  • Preteen
  • Teen
Frameworks
  • Attachment-based
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Evidence-Based
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Gottman Method
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Service Types
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Individuals
Identity Groups
  • Body Positivity
  • Intersex Allied
  • Lesbian Allied
  • Non-Binary Allied
  • Queer Allied
  • Racial Justice Allied
  • Sex Worker Allied
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Faith Expertise
  • Buddhist
  • Christian
  • Hindu
  • Islam
Ethnic Expertise
  • Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Bloomington, Minnesota
  • Telehealth
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Rebekah Gaiovnik
MS
LPCC, LADC
 
 
Life doesn’t always go as planned. Sometimes, the changes we face can feel overwhelming, painful, or isolating. Whether you’re navigating trauma, grief, a major transition, or simply feeling stuck, therapy can be a powerful step forward. I work with adults experiencing a wide range of emotional challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting stress, and identity shifts. Many of my clients come to therapy during times of change: after a loss, during pregnancy or postpartum, in early recovery, or while trying to make sense of a new chapter in life.
I take a person-centered, relational approach to therapy. That means we’ll work together at your pace. I’m also a LADC, so I often support clients dealing with overlapping mental health and substance use concerns. I have training in advanced perinatal mental health, and experience working with individuals navigating complex emotional patterns.
I'm trained in advanced perinatal mental health and am also a LADC, so I often support clients dealing with overlapping mental health and substance use concerns. I also bring experience working with individuals navigating complex emotional patterns and am pursuing additional DBT training to better support clients managing intense emotions and relationships.
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Borderline Personality
  • Care-Giving
  • Child
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Gambling
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infertility
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting ***
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum ***
  • Psychosis
  • Substance Use ***
  • Women's Issues ***
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)
  • Teen
Frameworks
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Evidence-Based
  • Feminist
  • Person-Centered
Service Types
  • Individuals
Identity Groups
  • Body Positivity
  • Intersex Allied
  • Racial Justice Allied
  • Sex Worker Allied
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Single Mother
  • Transgender Allied
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Uptown - Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Telehealth
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Hannah Daniels
MA
LPCC
 
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People are unique human beings with a long list of remarkable qualities. Sometimes though, we feel that we have qualities that we need to work on to be our better selves. I work with individuals to find and strengthen those qualities. I consider each of the individuals who come to me for sessions as just that, individuals with autonomy. I use Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Play and Art Therapy.
I will help you figure out what you need and want, support healthy boundaries in your relationships, teach concrete skills that you can use, and guide you as you re-parent your inner child. Most importantly, in our work together you will find that you are a lovable human being with lots of awesome traits and that you belong in this world.
 
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • ADHD ***
  • Adoption
  • Anxiety
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality
  • Care-Giving ***
  • Child
  • Chronic Illness
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity ***
  • Grief
  • Hoarding ***
  • Infertility
  • Learning Disabilities
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting ***
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse ***
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Women's Issues ***
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Teen
Frameworks
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
Service Types
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Individuals
Identity Groups
  • Non-Binary Allied
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Queer Allied
  • Sex Worker Allied
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Single Mother
  • Transgender Allied
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Telehealth
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Toni Berghoff
MA
Pre-Licensed
 
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Therapy can be incredibly helpful for those navigating anxiety, stress, and developing coping skills. I have experience working with neurodivergent clients and am passionate about continuing to support individuals in this area. As someone who is organized, motivated, and goal-oriented, I aim to work with clients who are ready to take steps toward achieving their goals in a supportive, non-judgmental space. We're in this together, and I’m here to support you on your journey or the next chapter of your life.
My approach is always rooted in understanding and empathy, providing a safe space where you can feel heard and grow. I help clients identify their strengths, successes, and areas of growth. My therapeutic style combines person-centered care, cognitive-behavioral techniques, strength-based focus, and trauma-informed practices.
If you're ready to process your thoughts and feelings and move forward with your goals, I’m here to help guide you your path for growth. Together, we’ll build a strong connection in a judgment-free environment, working toward the positive changes you’re looking for.
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • ADHD ***
  • Adoption
  • Anxiety
  • Autism ***
  • Bisexual
  • Burnout
  • Coping Skills ***
  • Depression ***
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis ***
  • Eco-Anxiety / Grief
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • Identity Development
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Oppositional Defiance
  • Peer Relationships
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Violence
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Children (6 to 10)
  • Preteen
  • Teen
Frameworks
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
Service Types
  • Individuals
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Telehealth
  • Burnsville, Minnesota
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Kelly Kirk-Willenbring
MA
LPCC
 
 
I am a caring and compassionate person who sees my role as a therapist to meet you where you are at and provide a safe space for you to process what is going on. My counseling style is based on humanistic and person-centered philosophies which value developing a relationship based on empathy, acceptance, and collaboration between therapist and client.
I’ve worked in a variety of mental health settings which include residential treatment, community mental health, transitional housing services, and crisis hotline. I enjoy working with adults on an individual basis.
My areas of interest are anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship concerns, emotion regulation and how the gut/brain connection affects one’s mental health. I use a variety of techniques which include CBT, DBT, and mindfulness based-strategies.
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • Addiction
  • Adoption
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety ***
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality
  • Burnout
  • Care-Giving
  • Chronic Illness
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills ***
  • Depression ***
  • Divorce
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief ***
  • Hoarding
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Nervous System Regulation
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • People-Pleasing
  • Phobias
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation ***
  • Transgender
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)
Frameworks
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Existential
  • Humanistic
  • Mindfulness
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Service Types
  • Individuals
Identity Groups
  • Cancer
  • Gay Allied
  • Lesbian Allied
  • Single Mother
  • Transgender Allied
Ethnic Expertise
  • Asian
  • Black and African American
  • Hispanic and Latino
  • Mixed Race Family
  • Native American
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Uptown - Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Telehealth
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Jonathan Pounder
MA
LPCC, LADC
 
 
It can be exhausting to spend so much time thinking about what you should be doing differently while feeling unsure how to make things change. Maybe anxiety is taking up more space, conflict in your relationships keeps repeating, or you’re harder on yourself than you would be to someone you care about. Therapy gives us a chance to slow down and look at what’s happening when you feel stuck. Rather than pushing feelings aside or trying to fix them right away, we can listen to what they’re trying to tell us and use that understanding to create meaningful change.
I work with adults and young adults navigating anxiety, self-esteem concerns, relationship challenges, social anxiety, blended family dynamics, and religious trauma. My approach tends to draw from mindfulness, emotionally focused therapy (EFT), and internal family systems (IFS).
But often, what seems to be even more important than the approach we use is the relationship we build along the way. I want therapy to be a place where you feel comfortable being yourself, feel understood, and can make sense of what you’re going through.
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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Chelsea Klein
MA
Pre-Licensed
 
 
I am passionate about helping individuals navigate difficult emotions, life transitions, and experiences that feel overwhelming or hard to manage alone. My approach is grounded in person-centered therapy, meaning I strive to create a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe exploring their thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent over four years working in emergency room and inpatient psychiatric settings supporting individuals during acute mental health crises. This experience shaped my trauma-informed perspective and deepened my understanding of how challenging and isolating mental health struggles can feel.
During my clinical training, I was also introduced to EMDR concepts while working with trauma-related concerns under supervision. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults and aim to create a supportive space where clients can develop insight, strengthen coping skills, and move toward meaningful growth.
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety ***
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Body Image
  • Burnout
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression ***
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Identity Development
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Peer Relationships
  • People-Pleasing
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress ***
  • Trauma and PTSD ***
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Children (6 to 10)
  • Elders (65+)
  • Preteen
  • Teen
Frameworks
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Evidence-Based
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Service Types
  • Individuals
Identity Groups
  • Gay Allied
  • Lesbian Allied
  • Non-Binary Allied
  • Queer Allied
  • Racial Justice Allied
  • Transgender Allied
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Telehealth
  • Duluth, Minnesota
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Cash Stone
MA
Pre-Licensed
 
 
I take a warm, curious approach to understanding you and the roots of your suffering. Together, we’ll explore not only what you’re experiencing, but why, so you can better understand yourself and navigate your life with more clarity and confidence. I’m a natural “dot connector”—almost forensic in how I help piece together the ways your history, relationships, beliefs, and experiences intersect and shape the present.
I work extensively with trauma (both recent and historical), relationship challenges, and substance use concerns. My goal is to help you feel truly seen, understood, and supported as we build a healing path that is both informed and deeply personal to you. Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll walk the path of understanding and healing together.
My pronouns are they/them. I have extensive experience supporting clients within the LGBTQIA+ community as well as those outside of it, and I strive to offer an affirming, knowledgeable environment for people of all identities and backgrounds.
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • Addiction ***
  • Anxiety
  • Borderline Personality
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Gender Identity
  • Identity Development
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Nervous System Regulation
  • Peer Relationships
  • People-Pleasing
  • Relationship Issues ***
  • Religious Trauma
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Social Anxiety
  • Substance Use
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD ***
  • Women's Issues
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Teen
Frameworks
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Evidence-Based
  • Feminist
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Service Types
  • Couples
  • Individuals
Identity Groups
  • Body Positivity
  • Gay Allied
  • HIV / AIDS Allied
  • Intersex Allied
  • Lesbian Allied
  • Non-Binary Allied
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Queer Allied
  • Sex Worker Allied
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Transgender Allied
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Uptown - Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Telehealth
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Alissa Wegener
MSW
LICSW
 
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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 individuals 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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