Looking for a therapist? Bloomington, MN has a small but growing community of mental health professionals. And with BetterHelp, you can look beyond Twin Cities and access thousands of counselors, therapists, and psychologists licensed to practice in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that partners with clinicians throughout Minnesota, making it easy to access the mental health services you need and find the right therapist for you. 

When entering professional counseling, it’s crucial to consider your needs, preferences, and therapy goals. Each practitioner has a unique specialty area, process, and skill set—and with BetterHelp, it’s easy to find therapists offering the type of therapy you’re looking for and switch practitioners with ease. 

BetterHelp offers the ease and flexibility to find a therapist who can provide therapy in a way that resonates with you. 

Whether you’re looking for CBT to help you manage your mental illness, interpersonal therapy to help you better relate to others, or learn the tools and coping skills to improve your mental, physical, and emotional wellness, we’ll connect you with a therapist who possesses a deep understanding of the types of issues for which you’re seeking help.

No matter what you’re dealing with, it can help to talk to a professional. Psychology researchers and clinicians have developed evidence-based treatment frameworks for building healthier thought and behavior patterns, and your BetterHelp therapist is trained to implement these therapeutic techniques in a virtual environment.

In addition to weekly sessions with your therapist, your BetterHelp membership includes access to group therapy, educational webinars, and digital worksheets, meaning you can make progress faster and get the most out of your mental health investment.

When you’re ready, you can take a short mental health assessment, after which we’ll connect you with a therapist that offers the kind of support you’re seeking. 

Upon signup, you’ll be able to access scheduling, prompted journaling, and other tools to help you get started. That means you can take the first steps towards whole-person wellness today. 

To learn why thousands of Minnesotans trust BetterHelp to connect them with the care they need, get started now.

 

Psychologist Christine Garwick-Foley providing different types of therapy in Bloomington

Christine Garwick-Foley

Clinician
License Type(s): MA,LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression
25 years offering treatment

As you know, sometimes life is overwhelming, resulting in feelings of grief, anxiety, anger, or fatigue. It can sap your motivation or leave you with thoughts of defeat and being stuck. I am here to gently help you find your way back, to reclaim your life and keep moving forward. My practice is based on the knowledge that we are all holistic beings with physical, emotional and spiritual dimensions, dynamically woven together to produce the unique individuals we are. I am certified in Interactive Guided Imagery (sm) and Thought Field Therapy, and have additional training in behavioral nutrition, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR ), and NeuroModulation Technique therapy. I work primarily with adults (both men and women) on issues of grief and loss, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, trauma, and motivation. When we work together, we will do more than just “talk.” We will work with the resources you already have but may not know how to access, and develop a few new tools in the process. I look forward to meeting you soon.

Psychologist Valerie LaPorte providing different types of therapy in Bloomington

Valerie LaPorte

Clinician
License Type(s): MSW, LICSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
21 years offering treatment

I am a licensed clinical social worker/therapist licensed in Minnesota with over 10 years of clinical experience and 21 years of professional experience working with people facing a variety of personal barriers or struggles. I am also a MN Board of Social Work approved clinical and non-clinical, licensing supervisor. I have been blessed, working with clients ranging from young children to the elderly dealing with varying issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues to anger management, family issues, physical, sexual and emotional abuse, incarceration, and disability related concerns to name a few. I have a lengthy & robust career working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and facing a broad range of challenges. I have worked almost exclusively with individuals who have serious mental illness for the vast majority of my professional career. My counseling style is empathetic and goal-directed. I believe that approachability, focused listening and effective problem solving is the key to success in a therapeutic relationship and every client that I am blessed to serve will feel heard and empowered to achieve their goals. Being treated with dignity, respect and compassion are also the tenets that I abide by and will display that in every interaction and intervention. My approach combines a variety of theoretical perspectives designed to meet your needs, including solution-focused brief therapy, strengths therapy, and cognitive-behavior therapy to ensure that the highest level of outcomes are achieved as outlined by a unique treatment plan that will be tailored to your needs. I look forward to working with you!

Psychologist Robert Frost providing different types of therapy in Bloomington

Robert Frost

Clinician
License Type(s): MA,LPCC,LADC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
10 years offering treatment

Robert "Bobby" Frost, MA, LPCC, LADC ABOUT ME I am a dual Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Minnesota with ten years of counseling experience and 41 years of working with those experiencing a co-occurring mental health and chemical health disorder simultaneously. I have worked with groups and individuals experiencing a vast range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, psychosis, impulsivity, substance use and trauma. My clinical and volunteer work has been in residential, home-based and intensive outpatient settings. My counseling style is compassionate, sensitive and positive, incorporating humor and joyfulness when appropriate. My approach combines a person-centered, trauma-informed framework, embracing one size does not fit all. I incorporate the modalities of mindfulness based stress reduction, meditation, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Narrative Therapy. I look forward to supporting and empowering you in your journey of discovery! As my famous namesake said, “The best way out is always through ” —Robert Frost

Psychologist Sharon Kuhlmann providing different types of therapy in Bloomington

Sharon Kuhlmann

Clinician
License Type(s): RN,LMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionCompassion fatigue
20 years offering treatment

Hello, My name is Sharon Kuhlmann. Thank you for checking me out. Your comfort with a therapist is so important. For the past 20 years, my clients have shared their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and their hopes and dreams with me. They have confessed their indiscretions, explored love and relationships, worked through childhood traumas and improved their mental health. I invite you to share your needs with an senior therapist with many hours of “couch time.” I owned and operated a private practice of counseling, now I have an opportunity to offer my expertise and experience in new way with Betterhelp. I strive to understand my clients’ needs by listening attentively, sharing my insights, and responding openly. I enjoy my role as therapist and teacher, listener, coach, helper, and confidant. My medical education and experience as an RN has provided great benefits to my career as a therapist. I have a useful understanding of the body and its physiological responses in anxiety, stress, depression, pain etc. I will offer tools and strategies to cope and self calm, strengthening the mind body connection. If you work in health care, I would be honored to work with you regarding your experiences with the pandemic. Welcome to a rewarding journey!

Psychologist Kelly Treanor providing different types of therapy in Bloomington

Kelly Treanor

Clinician
License Type(s): MSW, LICSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression
22 years offering treatment

Kelly is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Prior to obtaining her LICSW, she was a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor for several years. Kelly has worked in the Social Service field for 20+ years in many different roles. They include: Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, Program Director, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Supportive Housing Counselor, Intensive Case Manager, Instructor at Minneapolis Community and Technical College and Century College. Kelly attended the Chemical Dependency Counseling program at Minneapolis Community and Technical College in 1998. She was a licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor from 2000 to 2008. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in 2000 at Hamline University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. She majored in psychology with a minor in sociology. In 2003, Kelly received her Master of Social Work from the College of St. Catherine and University of St. Thomas. Specialty Areas include: Mental Health therapy for issues including but not limited to anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, struggles with life changes, self-esteem/self-confidence, assessment and treatment of chemical abuse/dependency and coexisting disorders, community resources, adolescents and their families, case management, addictions, family systems and the development of self. Kelly’s experience includes working with clients from the age of 8 to 70 from a variety of different ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic statuses. She has worked with clients managing numerous different mental health diagnosis in addition to issues resulting from many different major life events. She is eclectic in her approach pulling from a number of different theories including Cognitive Behavioral, Rogerian, Person Centered and Strengths Based. She believes in starting where the client is at and utilizing interventions and approaches that are best suited for each person individually. Professional Philosophy Statement: "Everyone deserves to have happiness in life. Sometimes there are events or circumstances that block this from happening. Therapy is a place to process such events or circumstances and develop ways to minimize the impact they have on how one lives their life."

Psychologist Shari Peterson providing different types of therapy in Bloomington

Shari Peterson

Clinician
License Type(s): MSW, LICSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseDepressionADHD
20 years offering treatment

I am a Clinical Social Worker licensed in Minnesota with over 20 years working in the field of mental health. i have worked in community based mental health, in school settings and in an outpatient treatment setting, with 3 years providing therapy to individuals. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, personality disorders, anger, substance use disorders, and ADHD. I have also helped many people who have experienced complex trauma, abuse and domestic violence. My therapy style is strengths-based, relational, authentic, warm and person-centered. My approach is individualized, combining client-centered, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused and narrative therapies, as well as mindfulness and somatic approaches. I believe you are the expert of your own life and I am privileged to be with you on your path to recovery. I look forward to working with you!

Psychologist Stephanie Sligo-Baker providing different types of therapy in Bloomington

Stephanie Sligo-Baker

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression
35 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Minnesota with 35 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! I also work with fire fighter, police officers, first responders, healthcare worker who have experienced trauma on the job.

Psychologist Brian  Wicks providing different types of therapy in Bloomington

Brian Wicks

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseCoping with life changes
10 years offering treatment

Life forever changes, and the only option we have is to change with it! My practice is centered on client’s gaining new perspectives that drive personal change! With over 10 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have had the privilege of working with hundreds of individuals, couples, and families! I believe that the client is the author of their story, which inherently gives them the power to recreate the narrative at any time. I work with clients to acknowledge patterns and perspectives, both conscious and unconscious, that play a role in keeping them engaged in cycles of negativity. As a person of color, I understand how hard it can be to engage with the therapy process when you don’t feel culturally understood or represented. As an African American male, I provide culturally competent therapy by engaging your story and understanding that the world associates different meanings to similar instances based on race, ethnicity, and culture. Through this work, it is my goal to instill trust in the mental health profession for people of color that may have had or heard of negative instances previously. I believe that every client is unique, has a different experience, needs to be heard, and should not be satisfied with cookie cutter solutions. There are many ways of addressing your difficulties and making life better. Let me be a partner in finding what works for you on your journey towards a New Normal!

Psychologist Julie Johnson providing different types of therapy in Bloomington

Julie Johnson

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
25 years offering treatment

I am licensed clinical therapist for the state of Minnesota. I have 24 years of working as a therapist and continue to be inspired by the resiliency I see in people. I have experience in working with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, depression, and many other areas of life and mental health issues. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. For those who are interested, I am happy to incorporate the person's faith beliefs into therapy as I have worked primarily for Christian based clinics over my career. My main goal is to help others' discover their individual strengths because everyone has them.

Psychologist Darcy Wiebrand providing different types of therapy in Bloomington

Darcy Wiebrand

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD
5 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Minnesota with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbtq+ related issues, depression, & compassion fatigue. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

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Types of therapists available to clients in Bloomington

Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Bloomington that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.

Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform

Mental health therapists in Bloomington available through BetterHelp are accredited to help individuals and couples. Bloomington therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Bloomington therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Bloomington region and in the state of Minnesota.

How a therapist can help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want 

Therapists in Bloomington can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Bloomington may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

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