Top virtual Minnesota children therapists who accept Premera Blue Cross

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 primarily use CBT and Psychodynamic theory when working with clients. I believe in being very direct and blunt with clients as this will help them grow. I don't beat around the bush or allow clients to get away with self-deception and confront their irrational and dysfunctional belief systems. I am comfortable treating a variety of symptoms and conditions. I believe in creating a safe space for clients to express themselves however they need to. This encourages growth and trust in the therapeutic alliance. I encourage clients to set the goals they want to reach. This is their process. Wherever they want to go, I will help them get there. I tell my clients I am the car. They are the driver. We go to the destination they determine. The first session with me is information gathering so I will be asking a lot of questions and they will be doing most of the talking.

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.

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.

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.

On the outside, you have the perfect life. You overcame many obstacles to get to where you are today. You have a good job. Money doesn’t seem to be a problem. You have a beautiful family. Others say you’re dependable, hard-working, and you get stuff done. On the inside, you struggle with “what-ifs”, perfectionism, regrets, and over-thinking. Instead of feeling fulfillment and satisfaction, you find yourself entangled with frustration, irritability. You set higher standards for yourself than anyone expects. Then, you fall into the “guilt spiral” when there’s a risk of not meeting those standards. Worse, others seem oblivious to your struggles so you feel invisible and alone with your troubles. Lately, you’ve been noticing an increase in frustration. Sometimes you snap at others without meaning to. You find yourself falling into unhealthy habits & neglecting self-care. Procrastination and avoidance are starting to show up in your day more frequently. You feel overwhelmed, unfulfilled, and exhausted. I specialize in helping high achievers find authentic peace and fulfillment so that you finally create a life you respect and enjoy. I help you remember that you are MORE than a collection of problems, mistakes, and missed opportunities. I use proven, evidence-based therapies to help you find a clear path to your best self so that you can be fully present in your work and with the ones you love. You’ve been stuck in this dark place long enough. Book an appointment today so we can start the journey back to your best self.

Hello Future Client, My name is Myste, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I believe in the power of resilience and the unique strengths each person brings to their healing journey. My approach is collaborative, affirming, and grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens when we feel seen, heard and supported. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, life transitions, identity exploration and relationship challenges, using evidence-based practices with a compassionate, inclusive lens. Together, we'll build your strengths and develop tools to foster growth, balance, and connection. I love that you are taking the first step in your mental health, you are worth it.

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.

I’m fortunate to have had over a decade of experience with the best job in the world. Becoming a therapist was a long and winding road for me and I previously worked in academic research and other fields before finding my life’s work. I greatly enjoy working with people whose paths may also not be “traditional” or who find themselves at a crossroads in life. I work primarily from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) framework and love how it recognizes that while there are circumstances and losses in life we can’t change, tuning into our values, and turning “toward” rather than “away” from our challenges can help us live a life of which we are proud. I also work with disability identity and chronic illness concerns. When I’m not working, I love spending time with my loved ones (including the world’s most adorable cockapoo), studying (I’m a lifelong learner and just started work on a PhD), and engaging in all sorts of nerdy and artsy activities. I’m looking forward to getting to know you and having the privilege of walking alongside you as you do this meaningful work.

Hello! My name is Ryan Gay, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I provide virtual individual therapy sessions for adults. Many people I work with are wanting a place to process challenges in their life. I strive to be supportive and nonjudgmental in working with people on the challenges they are facing. My approach to therapy is to work collaboratively with people, and explore both insights into the topics they discuss, and coping skills that may be helpful for them. While I like to be eclectic in theoretical approaches, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment therapy often. I typically work with people who experience difficult thoughts, feelings, and circumstances in their life. This can impact one's ability to function at their best. I enjoy helping people find ways to increase awareness and mindfulness in their life, and to take action steps based on what is important to them. My goal is to have a therapy style that is kind, comfortable, and personable. I want the people I work with to have a safe space, and to feel free to talk about anything they would like. I invite you to reach out to me if you would like to schedule an appointment or have any questions. Take care.