Has your teenager been acting crankier than usual? Or maybe they do not want to hang out with family or friends and do not even enjoy the activities they usually love. These can all be signs of depression and it is common in teens and young adults. The counselors in Shoreview are trained in treating childhood depression. 

The town of Shoreview has seven lakes, which is a lot for such a small town. The community of this town take pride in their beaches, boating, fishing, swimming, camping, and hiking, which are focused on these lakes. Taking your teen to the beach used to be fun until they started acting sad all the time. Talk to one of the counselors in Shoreview about helping your child get back to normal. 

Psychologist Marisa  Zimmerman providing different types of therapy in Shoreview

Marisa Zimmerman

Clinician
License Type(s): MSW,LICSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTEating disordersSelf esteemDepression
15 years offering treatment

Hello! My name is Marisa and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social worker in the state of Minnesota with over 15 years of clinical experience. I believe in the power of hope and will seek to help clients cultivate a hopeful mindset. I use a combination of solution-focused, mindfulness, task-centered and cognitive behavioral therapy methods to help clients develop a vision for their future and the steps needed to reach their goals. I have worked with clients on a wide range of concerns including anxiety, stress, depression and relationships. I am particularly passionate about helping people who struggle with overeating, emotional eating and chronic dieting. My hope is to empower people to transform and repair their relationship with food and their body by identifying how shame and hopelessness play a part in emotional eating and dieting. Together we will work to end negative body talk, work on self-compassion skills and mindful eating. I am also passionate about supporting educators and school staff. After 17 years of working in a public school system directly with students and teachers, I understand the many stressors and demands today's educators face. If you are a struggling educator, I am here to support you in developing boundaries and prioritizing self-care. My counseling style is warm and supportive. I care about who you are in all of your multiple identities and I am LGBTQIA-affirming. I use a strengths-based approach and strive to have clients feel safe, heard, respected, and understood. I would be honored to work with you and support you on your journey!

Psychologist Alaine Lagasse providing different types of therapy in Shoreview

Alaine Lagasse

Clinician
License Type(s): BSW, MS,LPC Minnesota & Alaska
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression
12 years offering treatment

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Minnesota and Alaska with 10 years of experience. As a readjustment counselor I worked with military veterans transitioning from military to civilian life. I assisted clients with various concerns associated with combat and sexual trauma including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, substances abuse, and career challenges. As an independent contractor working with the BetterHelp platform I help many people from all walks of life who have experienced physical and emotional trauma and/or abuse. My counseling style is interactive but somewhat direct as I believe in honesty and facing our fears. I also believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I respect and honor all, including those who identify as Straight, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Questioning. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness and acceptance & commitment therapy. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

Psychologist Jeanni Johnson-Green providing different types of therapy in Shoreview

Jeanni Johnson-Green

Clinician
License Type(s): MSSW,LCSW,LICSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesDepression
14 years offering treatment

I am a licensed clinical social worker with a plethora of experience in acute care settings. I received my MSSW degree from Columbia University in New York City. My career has been anchored by the core belief that healing is a collaborative endeavor that requires honest caring sans judgment, and I cooperatively assist my clients in elucidating their goals for treatment. As a therapist, I am warm, attentive, encouraging, and entirely conscientious. I pride myself on combining my life experience, expertise of multi-methodologies, education, and sense of humor with a down-to-earth, pragmatic approach to counseling.

Psychologist Samantha Evans providing different types of therapy in Shoreview

Samantha Evans

Clinician
License Type(s): M.S.,LPCC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
3 years offering treatment

Hello! My name is Samantha Evans, I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Minnesota. I received my Bachelors of Science degree at Bemidji State University in Bemidji, MN. After graduating in 2012, I began my work in the mental health field by working at and managing group homes and adult foster care facilities for individuals with behavioral and developmental disabilities. I then went to Graduate School at St. Cloud State University for Rehabilitation Counseling. I graduated from SCSU in 2016, and began working as a school-based CTSS Practitioner. I then transitioned to being an ARMHS worker, and eventually became a Mental Health Professional/Clinical Trainee in 2018. I practiced individual psychotherapy to children, teens and a few young adults in a variety of settings until 2021. I have experience working as a school-based, office-based and online-based therapist. I also provided individual and group therapy for teenagers at the local juvenile detention center for 8 months. I am currently working as an adult mental health case manager as my Monday-Friday "9-5" job, but I am very excited to jump back into the world of online therapy after taking a brief hiatus. I have the majority of my experience working with adolescents and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma and phase of life concerns. I have national certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and have experience working with a crisis response team, providing assessments and stabilization towards individuals in need of this service. I am interested in working with clients on BetterHelp to increase my experience working with adults as well as continue to seek out my true therapeutic calling. My therapeutic style is very laid back, and strengths based. I like to focus on helping individuals identify their strengths and then practice and apply those strengths to overcome obstacles in everyday life. I look forward to meeting with you, and please don't hesitate to ask questions if you wish to know more!

Psychologist Kathryn Dunleavy providing different types of therapy in Shoreview

Kathryn Dunleavy

Clinician
License Type(s): MA, LPCC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
23 years offering treatment

My counseling approach is eclectic and leans into: Cognitive Re-framing, Positive Psychology, Trauma Informed Care, Mindfulness, Strengths Based, Solution Focused, and Motivational Interviewing. I have worked in every level of mental health care: inpatient, partial, outpatient, community care, crisis residential and co-occurring mental health and substance use recovery programs. I believe unconditional positive regard builds trust and can help us all live our best life with authenticity. Personal growth takes courage, the ability to surrender old beliefs that feed your shame and the grace to learn new things imperfectly. My mission is to spark the goldenness in others by fostering trust and connection to help people generate energy to heal and thrive. In my 30 years of working in mental health, I have learned that, at the root of most people’s pain is isolation. Online counseling platforms like BetterHelp are making counseling accessible with new and resilient ways to connect to one another and get help when you need it most. I am here because I want to help others and having non-judgmental support is vital to create space for grieving, healing and re-building. I look forward to connecting with you and helping you increase your self compassion and resiliency.

Psychologist Colette Kuznia providing different types of therapy in Shoreview

Colette Kuznia

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes
35 years offering treatment

I am licensed an LPCC in the state of Minnesota with 35 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse,relationship issues, LGBTQ & depression. My style is mostly based on Cognitive Behavioral Health and together we will tailor your treatment goals to suite your needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!This is an open, safe and empathic environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.

Psychologist Jamie Finkelstein providing different types of therapy in Shoreview

Jamie Finkelstein

Clinician
License Type(s): LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression
10 years offering treatment

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado with 9 years of experience working with a diverse population in both individual and group settings. My experience includes working with depression, anxiety, LGBT related concerns, and trauma. I have also worked with individuals struggling with relationship concerns as well as individuals dealing with emotional distress. My counseling style is open and affirming. I believe that everyone deserves the right to be heard and given the best chance to make a life worth living. I use a client centered, humanistic approach. I also use skills related to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I use the client centered approach along with the DBT and CBT skills so that treatment is always tailored to you and what you believe is most important. It can be difficult and overwhelming to reach out for help, and I am so hopeful that you have made this decision for yourself and your future. If you feel like this would be a good fit for you and your treatment I would be honored to take this journey with you! I can't wait to hear from you!

Psychologist Tonya Delborne providing different types of therapy in Shoreview

Tonya Delborne

Clinician
License Type(s): MA,LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Family conflictsParenting issuesCoping with life changes
20 years offering treatment

Hello! My name is Tonya and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Originally from Chicago, I earned my MA from University of Chicago in 1998, and since then I have worked in a variety of therapeutic settings including domestic violence shelters, a foster care/adoption agency, and a parenting organization as well as managing a private practice where I currently reside in North Carolina. I work with clients affected by depression, anxiety, life changes, trauma and parenting and relationship challenges. My approach to therapy is client-centered: clients are the experts on their lives and determine the direction and depth of therapy. Through a strengths-based and solutions-focused lens, I draw on multiple treatment modalities to guide clients in identifying strengths and developing treatment plans that accomplish their goals. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I assist clients in exploring relationships among thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to aid in discovering dysfunctional thought patterns leading to self-destructive behaviors and beliefs. Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I support clients through developing skills: mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotion regulation with the goal of moving clients towards a life involving the capacity for experiencing joy and freedom. Outside of my work as a therapist, I enjoy cycling, swimming, reading, knitting, cooking, and spending time with my family and friends.

Psychologist Matthew "Matt" Renken providing different types of therapy in Shoreview

Matthew "Matt" Renken

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
10 years offering treatment

I am a positive, pragmatic, relational therapist who will meet you where you are at. My goal is to give you support through life's ups and downs. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. 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. My Christian faith is very important to me and is a big part of who I am. Even though I have a strong faith my purpose is not to evangelize but respect each client's own belief system. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Psychologist Khu Thao providing different types of therapy in Shoreview

Khu Thao

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoaching
10 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Minnesota with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, depression, & executive coaching. I also have experience working with professional coaching. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. 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 Shoreview

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 Shoreview 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 Shoreview available through BetterHelp are accredited to help individuals and couples. Shoreview 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, Shoreview therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Shoreview 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 Shoreview 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 Shoreview may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

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