Top virtual Minnesota therapists who accept Premera Blue Cross

I believe therapy is a collaborative process. I am a client centered therapist who is trustworthy, kind, strength based, trauma informed, resourceful, wise, honest, dependable and creative. I provide solution focused therapy from a holistic point of view and thoroughly enjoy working with individuals and couples to assist them in reaching their highest level of well being. I believe we humans are all quite complex and listening to each other to gain understanding will be an essential part of our work together. Special Interest Areas: Anxiety, Depression, Life Cycle Transitions, Grief and Loss, Relationship Issues, Healthy Boundary Development, Self Esteem Issues. I am able to assist from a Spiritual/Faith based perspective if that is the request of the client. ** Dually licensed in Mental Health and Addiction.

I have a MA in Christian Counseling from Columbia Evangelical Seminary in 2000 and another MA in Community Counseling from Chadron State in 2008, and have been a fully licensed mental health practitioner since 2012. I believe therapy is a collaborative effort. The ultimate goal is to assist clients in attaining goals set for treatment. My specializations include working with clients who suffer from issues related to anxiety, depressive symptoms, self-esteem/self-worth, work-related issues, relationship conflict, breakups/divorce, familial discord, and issues related to race, culture, gender, and religion.

Long term problems do not necessarily require long term solutions. By employing the latest evidence based treatments, I aim to maximize durable change in the least amount of time. As my client, you will find me to be a patient & empathic listener. I strive to view life through your eyes so that I can be best positioned to help you attain rapid improvement. Together we will develop a plan that targets your areas of concern. As part of the therapy process, I will teach you empowering techniques that will enable you, after you leave therapy, to become your own master therapist to yourself. I utilize the latest innovations in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, as well as other approaches, to help clients resolve their issues as quickly as possible, saving you time and money. One of the exciting things about the therapy I employ is that problems start to be seen as opportunities for growth, rather than obstacles to happiness. My clinical experience is broad and varied. It ranges from those very significantly impaired by mental illness to clients seeking guidance in making a career choice. I also have training in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), an evidenced based short-term therapy. Open to working with children/adolescents 13 years and older.

I am integrative in my approach to therapy and work with female clients ages 12 and older who are dealing with a wide variety of issues. My approach encompasses care of the body, mind, and spirit. I have been working in the mental health field for 26 years and have been a professional counselor for 18 years. I was drawn to the field of counseling after taking a psychology class in high school and dealing with anxiety and depression myself over the years. I wanted to be able to help people overcome their challenges so that they could lead productive and happy lives. I have worked in psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, and private practice. Working in hospitals and residential treatment settings afforded me the opportunity to meet and work with clients struggling with a wide range of issues. In addition to being a professional counselor, I am also board-certified in telemental health, and have earned certification as a master addiction counselor.

Welcome! I am Nancy Samura, a Licensed Clinical therapist at LICSW. I am originally from Sierra Leone, West Africa. I am a mother of five beautiful children. I was raised in New Jersey and lived most of my adult years in Minnesota. I am currently based in Houston, Texas. I have experience working with adolescents, young adults, couples, and families. Mental health is a priority, and I am passionate about helping individuals and families overcome mental health symptoms by gaining the tools and confidence to face life’s challenges. I work from a collaborative, strengths-based approach, assisting and supporting clients to be the authors of their own lives. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, relationship challenges, self-esteem, substance abuse, and trauma.

I have spent over 10 years of experience working with adults, children and couples seeking help with depression, relationship issues, anxiety and major life stressors. I received my Bachelor of Science in Social Work from The University of Alabama at Birmingham and received Master of Science in Social Work from The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Al. I utilize relational, collaborative, strength based, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness based, solution focused and emotionally focused approaches to therapy always maintaining the creativity, flexibility and awareness necessary to best meet the needs of every unique individual and couple. My goal is to establish a caring relationship with clients to assist in building on your strengths and better collaborate with you towards meeting your goals and living the meaningful life you value and desire. Open to adolescents 15 years old and up.

My goal as a therapist is to assist you in moving forward… one step at a time. As a Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor for nearly twenty years, I have worked with individuals, couples, and families to collaborate on the healing journey towards health and wellness. Wherever you are on your journey, I will meet you where you are at, and assist you in moving forward, a step at a time. A quote I’ve used personally and professionally in my private practice is: “There is pain in change. There is pain in remaining the same. Choose the one that moves you forward” (Earnie Larson). As a lifelong learner, I have advanced certificates and trainings which include: Mediation, Sex Therapy, Discernment Counseling, Clinical Trauma Specialist, EMDR, Brainspotting, and Military Family Life Consulting. Prepare/Enrich is a premarital/marital assessment, as well as the Gottman Relationship Checkup. I have training in the Gottman Method and have studied with Esther Perel. I’ve also just completed my PhD in Organizational Psychology and have worked as a coach and a consultant for executives and business owners. Open to working with adolescents 14 years and older.

I have 24 years of experience as a licensed psychologist. I've always been willing to take the time, get to know people individually and meet them where they are at. I specialize in treating individuals and couples with a history of depression and anxiety. I use a collaborative approach - you are the expert in you. Using a variety of evidenced based techniques, I will guide you to achieve your goals. I have extensive experience as a certified rehabilitation counselor, with a deep. As an expert in ADHD, I completed my dissertation on adult ADHD in 1998, and have since participated in drug studies, specifically focusing on Strattera. Additionally, I hold a professional certificate in Autism from UC Davis. This is your journey, let's get you to your desired destination.

I work in collaboration with clients exploring current issues and reviewing how mind and body are interconnected. I believe when people have hope, create awareness and can learn to challenge and replace irrational thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes, they can experience change. I utilize a client-centered approach incorporating EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectic Behavioral techniques, Solution-Focused, and Psycho-education. I work with adults, young adults, teens; treating & depression, anxiety disorders, adjustment issues/life changes/transitions, relationship/peer issues and Trauma/PTSD.

I am a compassionate and culturally attuned Licensed Clinical Master Social Worker (LCSW ) with a successful track record supporting the mental health and wellness of diverse populations. I utilize a combination of holistic and evidence-based approaches—including motivational interviewing, DBT, CBT, and solution-focused therapy—to facilitate healing and empower individuals to make healthy, independent lifestyle choices. I have extensive experience conducting comprehensive mental health assessments and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of health professionals to determine the most effective, individualized treatment plans. My clinical background includes working with veterans, adolescents, geriatric and the LGBTQIA+ community, always with cultural sensitivity and a trauma-informed lens. In addition to my clinical work, I also specialize as an immigration therapist, providing psychological evaluations for immigration cases including hardship waivers, asylum, VAWA, U-visas, and more. I am committed to delivering trauma-informed, legally sound evaluations that support clients through emotionally challenging immigration processes.