Top in-person Minnesota therapists who accept cash payments

My approach is rooted in supporting you—as a whole person. I focus on helping you feel better and create the life you want to live. Therapy with me blends humor, practical wisdom, relatable language, and an eclectic mix of evidence-based techniques. I offer a nonjudgmental space, and I believe in celebrating joy in life’s small, everyday moments. All are welcome. I have 25 years of experience in county social services, community-based services, and a hospital/ER setting. I find deep meaning in helping others navigate the profound transformation and personal growth that can emerge from loss and heartache. It’s an honor to witness a journey that begins with grief and uncertainty and unfolds into new beginnings, confidence, and healing. When I am not in sessions, I enjoy spending time with my beautiful horse, traveling, listening to podcasts, exploring vintage fashion and personal style, and spending quiet evenings at home with my cat.

I take a practical approach to counseling grounded in Ujima (collective work & responsibility) and Sankofa- remember the past to make positive progress in the future. Positive change occurs through building on one's strength. I aim to create a therapeutic collaboration, understanding, and empowerment space where you feel heard, supported, and challenged. My therapeutic approach is integrated and is most heavily influenced by Humanistic, Adlerian psychology, Liberation Psychology, and other holistic and wellness-based approaches with a multicultural and social justice lens. I utilize creativity and the expressive arts to facilitate deep reflection and introspection and foster transformative experiences and growth. I am a certified trauma-informed counselor and Brainspotting practitioner. My clinical focus is PTSD/cPTSD, developmental/childhood trauma, Anxiety/Mood, Addictions/ Co-occurring disorders, racial trauma, Gender Identity, Sexuality, and Couples poly/ENM/kink friendly.

We will do the work together, and you will heal. I help effectively strengthen self-worth while standing with you through times of life-transitions, grief and loss, trauma, resilience, depression and anxiety, personality disorders. Healing happens from the combination of a safe space to share, building on strengths, and positive action towards change. You've been the active, high-performer, but overtime you're coming to realize the high-expectations are keeping you from doing your most effective work, get started, or stay on task. I help the high-level leaders thrive in mental wellness. I am passionate about physical wellness and the benefits of movement and exercise for mental health. Is pain from your past or worries about the future making it hard for you to enjoy the present? With help, there is hope! I know that reaching out and asking for help can create feelings of fear and shame. I offering a safe and confidential place to process your situation, and an affirming manner.