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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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Alison Aschenbach
PsyD
LP
 
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I can help you replace old thought patterns and coping mechanisms with ones that will be more effective in your current circumstances, leading to a more fulfilling life. I see each therapy or testing session as an act of great trust by the client to let me into your world. I approach therapy from a Relational-Cultural model, integrating your values, history, personality, and strengths with what we learn from our time together. Let's work together to take those next steps toward a life worth living.
I'm Dr. Ali (she/they) and I have worked with many teens, adults, and families recover from trauma/stressors, learn to manage depression, anxiety, and many other mental health concerns. I combine humor, education, resource-building, and relationship building to meet your needs. If you know you are stuck, I know ways we can figure out why and get you unstuck.
 
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Autism ***
  • Burnout
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Identity Development ***
  • LGBTQ+ ***
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders ***
  • Religious Trauma
  • Trauma and PTSD ***
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Teen
Frameworks
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Evidence-Based
  • Feminist
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Trauma Focused
Service Types
  • Couples
  • Individuals
Identity Groups
  • Deaf Allied
  • Queer Allied
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Telehealth
  • Burnsville, Minnesota
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Pamela Dehkes
MSW
LICSW
 
 
I believe that the foundation of growth begins within the relationship between individual and therapist. The desire to feel seen, heard, and understood is universal and is an essential part of our overall well-being. I celebrate the courage of individuals who take steps into healing by engaging in the therapeutic process to manifest the life they desire. I am passionate about working together to ensure that you become an expert on yourself and believe in your own insight, strength, and self awareness. I believe that humor and laughter bring out our authentic selves and utilize this philosophy in my work.
For the past 20+ years I've had the opportunity to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds. I have a special interest in women's issues, PTSD and trauma, and healthy relationships. Other specialty areas include depression, anxiety, ADHD, and social anxiety. Asking for help does not always come easy, and I am willing and able to meet you where you are.
 
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression ***
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD ***
  • Women's Issues ***
Age Groups
  • Adults
Frameworks
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Brainspotting
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family Systems
  • Imago
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Reality Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Service Types
  • Individuals
Identity Groups
  • Body Positivity
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Uptown - Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Telehealth
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Natalie Wimmer
MA
LPCC
 
 
I am passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of relationships and attachment. Utilizing attachment theory, relational dynamics, and some CBT, I will guide you in understanding how your past influences your present connections. My approach is rooted in empathy and collaboration, creating a safe space for you to explore your feelings, patterns, and behaviors. I believe that healing begins with awareness and that building strong, secure relationships is essential for our mental well-being. Together, we will work to identify attachment styles, challenge thought patterns, and foster deeper connections.
My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, and trauma. I enjoy working with young adults, adults, and couples. For couples interested in pre-marital/pre-commitment work, I am certified as a Prepare/Enrich facilitator and can provide an assessment and feedback sessions.
 
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety ***
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Burnout
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Gender Identity
  • Identity Development
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital ***
  • People-Pleasing
  • Relationship Issues ***
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)
  • Teen
Frameworks
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Family / Marital
  • Gottman Method
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Service Types
  • Couples
  • Individuals
  • Prepare / Enrich
Identity Groups
  • Body Positivity
  • Gay Allied
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Queer Allied
  • Racial Justice Allied
  • Sex Worker Allied
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Telehealth
  • Highland Park - St. Paul, Minnesota
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Julie Shefchik
MA
Pre-Licensed
 
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I operate from a holistic perspective and believe that every client deserves a collaborative wellness journey tailored to their unique needs. My areas of specialty include art therapy, mindfulness, and positively focused talk therapy. I enjoy helping my clients create fulfilling and intentional lives, while leaving behind the negative beliefs that no longer serve them. As a strength-based therapist, I believe in harnessing and building upon the positive aspects of each client, with the goals of personal empowerment and overcoming current challenges.
I enjoy working with young adults, adolescents, and school-aged children. I also enjoy working with adults of all ages providing therapeutic support to caregivers, persons living with chronic and/or serious illnesses, persons coping with grief/loss, and individuals/families with relational and family dynamics issues/conflict. ‍
 
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • ADHD ***
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression ***
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • Identity Development
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Nervous System Regulation
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • People-Pleasing
  • Phobias
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Psychosis
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress ***
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues ***
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Children (6 to 10)
  • Preteen
  • Teen
Frameworks
  • Adlerian
  • Art Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Evidence-Based
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Gestalt
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
Service Types
  • Couples
  • Families
  • 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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Anna Quincer
MSW
LICSW
 
 
I believe it takes a lot of strength to reach out for help. Engaging in therapy often means a willingness to be vulnerable. It's an honor and privilege for me to experience that space with clients. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, grief, life transitions, or just feeling stuck, therapy can be a place to slow down and make sense of yourself, others and the world around you. I work with teens, adults, and older adults, and I especially enjoy supporting folks who are neurodivergent (like those with ADHD or autism), as well as older adults and caregivers navigating big life changes.
My style is warm, thoughtful, and low-pressure. I want you to feel safe showing up just as you are. I mostly use a psychodynamic approach, which means I’m interested in how your past experiences and relationships might be showing up in your current life.
I am also trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). This type of therapy is commonly used for treating trauma symptoms, but can be used for anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and eating disorder symptoms. We’ll work together to notice patterns and build insight that helps you move forward.
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Anxiety
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Burnout
  • Care-Giving
  • Depression ***
  • Elderly Persons Disorders ***
  • Grief
  • Identity Development ***
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Learning Disabilities
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions ***
  • Nervous System Regulation
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Self-Harming ***
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation ***
  • Trauma and PTSD ***
  • Women's Issues
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)
  • Preteen
  • Teen
Frameworks
  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Psychodynamic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Service Types
  • Individuals
Identity Groups
  • Gay Allied
  • Lesbian Allied
  • Queer Allied
  • Transgender Allied
Faith Expertise
  • Buddhist
  • Christian
  • Hindu
  • Islam
  • Jewish
Ethnic Expertise
  • Asian
  • Black and African American
  • Hispanic and Latino
  • Mixed Race Family
  • Native American
  • Pacific Islander
  • South Asian
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Bloomington, Minnesota
  • Telehealth
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Emily Hill
MA
Pre-Licensed
 
 
At the core of my work is a deep respect for each person’s lived experience and identity. My current person-centered practice is heavily informed by my background in community mental health, case management, and advocacy; I approach therapy through a multicultural and accepting lens, always seeing you as a human first — not a diagnosis or a problem to be fixed.
My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely heard, respected, understood, and supported. Together, we work to identify your strengths, explore challenges, and develop tools that align with your values and goals.
I draw from a variety of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, and Solution-Focused Therapy. By integrating these approaches, I strive to offer individualized treatment that supports healing, growth, and meaningful change at your own pace.
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • ADHD ***
  • Anxiety ***
  • Autism ***
  • Body Image
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling ***
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression ***
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • People-Pleasing
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Teen
Frameworks
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
Service Types
  • Individuals
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Telehealth
  • Burnsville, Minnesota
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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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Melissa Gawlik
MA
LMFT
 
 
I am an encouraging and supportive therapist who believes that everything happens for a reason and that there is something to be learned from every experience. I believe that together we can find the meaning of your struggle or journey. Through the therapeutic process you will gain a greater appreciation for your whole self and be able to live more authentically.
I counsel individuals, families and couples through an integrative strength based approach. I enjoy working with people while they are navigating the challenges of being one's authentic self, finding balance in modern times, self care and how to live fully and honestly in all areas of life. I am also a Prepare/Enrich Certified Premarital Therapist.
 
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • Anxiety ***
  • Body Image
  • Burnout
  • Care-Giving
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression ***
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Transitions ***
  • Marital and Premarital
  • People-Pleasing
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Issues
Age Groups
  • Adults
Frameworks
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Eclectic
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness
  • Narrative
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Structural Family Therapy
Service Types
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Individuals
  • Prepare / Enrich
Faith Expertise
  • Christian
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Bloomington, Minnesota
  • Telehealth
  • Mount Dora, Florida
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