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Benjamin Ronning
MA
LPCC
 
 
I consider the opportunity to learn about a client's unique inner experiences to be a wonderful privilege. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, or seeking deeper self-understanding, therapy offers a space to explore, learn and evolve. I view therapy as a collaborative journey, where your experiences and insights guide our work together. My aim is to create a warm, open, and safe environment where you feel heard and supported.
My work is integrative and rooted in Person-Centered Theory. I utilize various interventions including Emotionally Focused Therapy, CBT, and an existential approach. I have experience with adults and couples with a range of ages, cultural backgrounds, and presenting concerns including life transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, and identity exploration.
 
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety ***
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Chronic Illness
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills ***
  • Depression ***
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Drug Abuse
  • Eco-Anxiety / Grief
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions ***
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues ***
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Peer Relationships ***
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)
  • Teen
Frameworks
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
Service Types
  • Individuals
Identity Groups
  • Gay Allied
  • Lesbian Allied
  • Non-Binary Allied
  • Queer Allied
  • Racial Justice Allied
  • Transgender Allied
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Uptown - Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Telehealth
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Erik Dahl
MA
LPCC
 
 
My primary speciality is working with PTSD and trauma. I hear from a lot of clients that their previous experiences in therapy have felt like places to be heard but not to actually change. This often leaves them feeling stuck. I really like to provide a new opportunity for clients like this. My goal is to support meaningful changes for clients with these types of concerns. Are you someone who has experienced sexual assault, childhood abuse, domestic violence, or other traumatic event(s)? Are you a veteran, first-responder, or front-line medical worker? If so, I’d be glad to hear from you.
Although my primary specialty is in PTSD and Trauma, often therapy doesn’t stop there for folks. I have had great success in working with Anxiety and Depression, relationship concerns often related to trauma history, as well as folks who have Bipolar and other mood regulation disorders.
I try to emphasize evidence-based practices as much as possible, so if you like therapy that has clear research support, you’re in the right place. I take a person-centered approach, meaning that you and I will collaborate on what works best. I’m here to work with you and whatever unique challenges and circumstances you’re experiencing.
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety ***
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder ***
  • Bisexual
  • Borderline Personality
  • Burnout
  • Care-Giving
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression ***
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eco-Anxiety / Grief
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Identity Development
  • Internet Addiction
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • People-Pleasing
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Religious Trauma
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Social Anxiety ***
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD ***
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Video Game Addiction
  • Weight Loss
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Teen
Frameworks
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • EMDR
  • Evidence-Based
  • Existential
  • Mindfulness
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)
  • Trauma Focused
Service Types
  • Individuals
Identity Groups
  • Gay Allied
  • Immuno-disorders
  • Intersex Allied
  • Lesbian Allied
  • Non-Binary Allied
  • Queer Allied
  • Sex Worker Allied
  • Transgender Allied
  • Veterans
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Bloomington, Minnesota
  • Telehealth
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Natalie Wimmer
MA
LPCC
 
 
I am passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of relationships and attachment. Utilizing attachment theory, relational dynamics, and some CBT, I will guide you in understanding how your past influences your present connections. My approach is rooted in empathy and collaboration, creating a safe space for you to explore your feelings, patterns, and behaviors. I believe that healing begins with awareness and that building strong, secure relationships is essential for our mental well-being. Together, we will work to identify attachment styles, challenge thought patterns, and foster deeper connections.
My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, and trauma. I enjoy working with young adults, adults, and couples. For couples interested in pre-marital/pre-commitment work, I am certified as a Prepare/Enrich facilitator and can provide an assessment and feedback sessions.
 
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety ***
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Burnout
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Gender Identity
  • Identity Development
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital ***
  • People-Pleasing
  • Relationship Issues ***
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)
  • Teen
Frameworks
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Family / Marital
  • Gottman Method
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Service Types
  • Couples
  • Individuals
  • Prepare / Enrich
Identity Groups
  • Body Positivity
  • Gay Allied
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Queer Allied
  • Racial Justice Allied
  • Sex Worker Allied
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Telehealth
  • Highland Park - St. Paul, Minnesota
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Pamela Dehkes
MSW
LICSW
 
 
I believe that the foundation of growth begins within the relationship between individual and therapist. The desire to feel seen, heard, and understood is universal and is an essential part of our overall well-being. I celebrate the courage of individuals who take steps into healing by engaging in the therapeutic process to manifest the life they desire. I am passionate about working together to ensure that you become an expert on yourself and believe in your own insight, strength, and self awareness. I believe that humor and laughter bring out our authentic selves and utilize this philosophy in my work.
For the past 20+ years I've had the opportunity to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds. I have a special interest in women's issues, PTSD and trauma, and healthy relationships. Other specialty areas include depression, anxiety, ADHD, and social anxiety. Asking for help does not always come easy, and I am willing and able to meet you where you are.
 
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression ***
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD ***
  • Women's Issues ***
Age Groups
  • Adults
Frameworks
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Brainspotting
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family Systems
  • Imago
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Reality Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Service Types
  • Individuals
Identity Groups
  • Body Positivity
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Uptown - Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Telehealth
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Marina Himmer
MA
LPCC
Habla Español
 
I believe we all could benefit from experiencing a Mind/Body/Spirit connection to find healing and unlock our full potential, and therapy is a way to get there. My approach is to get to know and understand you, follow your lead and adapt to your personal style and needs. I utilize a wide range of techniques, such as Client-Centered, Emotionally Focused Therapy, CBT, IFS, and some DBT principles with mindfulness, somatic therapy and attachment theory for individuals. I also utilize EFT, the Gottman method, RLT and attachment therapy to work with couples.
I have experience with a variety of mood disorders, different kinds of depressive and anxiety disorders, attachment wounds, trauma, grief and loss, cultural challenges and life transitions, self-esteem, infertility challenges and relationship difficulties. And I am culturally competent with the Hispanic cultures and culturally sensitive to other heritages.
I love working with adolescents 17+, adults and couples, with especial interest in interracial couples and BIPOC individuals. I would be honored to walk alongside with you and look forward to be a witness of your healing journey. Hablo nativo Español al 100% y me encantaria servirte!
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety ***
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders ***
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues ***
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Teen
Frameworks
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Gottman Method
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Service Types
  • Couples
  • Individuals
Identity Groups
  • Single Mother
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Bloomington, Minnesota
  • Telehealth
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Colleen Bayer
MA
Pre-Licensed
 
 
I provide therapy to adolescents and adults grounded in evidence-based practices to support clients in building meaningful change and resilience. I am certified in EMDR and experienced in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and I draw from a strengths-based, person-centered approach that honors each client's unique story.
My goal is to create a safe, warm, and inviting space where you feel seen, heard, and supported. I believe healing happens through empathy, collaboration, and authentic connection, and I work alongside you to identify goals and develop strategies that fit your needs and values.
I work with traumatized individuals, those with cluster B personality traits, ADHD, anxiety and depression. I am committed to providing affirming care for the LGBTQIA+ community and to fostering an environment where all identities and experiences are respected and celebrated. Together, we can explore challenges, build on your strengths, and move toward
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues ***
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality
  • Burnout
  • Care-Giving
  • Child
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Divorce
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Gambling
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • Identity Development
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infidelity
  • Internet Addiction
  • Learning Disabilities
  • LGBTQ+ ***
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Nervous System Regulation
  • Obesity
  • Oppositional Defiance
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • People-Pleasing
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Religious Trauma
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem ***
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Violence
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Transgender ***
  • Trauma and PTSD ***
  • Women's Issues
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)
  • Preteen
  • Teen
Frameworks
  • Attachment-based
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Evidence-Based
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Service Types
  • Families
  • Individuals
Identity Groups
  • Blind Allied
  • Body Positivity
  • Deaf Allied
  • Gay Allied
  • HIV / AIDS Allied
  • Immuno-disorders
  • Intersex Allied
  • Lesbian Allied
  • Little Person Allied
  • Non-Binary Allied
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Queer Allied
  • Racial Justice Allied
  • Sex Worker Allied
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Single Mother
  • Transgender Allied
  • Vegan Allied
  • Veterans
Faith Expertise
  • Buddhist
  • Christian
  • Hindu
  • Islam
  • Jewish
  • Mormon
  • Sikh
Ethnic Expertise
  • Asian
  • Black and African American
  • Hispanic and Latino
  • Mixed Race Family
  • Native American
  • Other Racial or Ethnic Background
  • Pacific Islander
  • South Asian
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Uptown - Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Telehealth
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Melissa Gawlik
MA
LMFT
 
 
I am an encouraging and supportive therapist who believes that everything happens for a reason and that there is something to be learned from every experience. I believe that together we can find the meaning of your struggle or journey. Through the therapeutic process you will gain a greater appreciation for your whole self and be able to live more authentically.
I counsel individuals, families and couples through an integrative strength based approach. I enjoy working with people while they are navigating the challenges of being one's authentic self, finding balance in modern times, self care and how to live fully and honestly in all areas of life. I am also a Prepare/Enrich Certified Premarital Therapist.
 
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • Anxiety ***
  • Body Image
  • Burnout
  • Care-Giving
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression ***
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Transitions ***
  • Marital and Premarital
  • People-Pleasing
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Issues
Age Groups
  • Adults
Frameworks
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Eclectic
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness
  • Narrative
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Structural Family Therapy
Service Types
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Individuals
  • Prepare / Enrich
Faith Expertise
  • Christian
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Bloomington, Minnesota
  • Telehealth
  • Mount Dora, Florida
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Rebecca Goffman
PsyD
LP
 
 
I started my doctoral program in 2000 and could not wait to get through the boring assessment classes so I could start learning about therapy. I mean, really, what can a bunch of numbers and inkblots tell you about a person? Much to my surprise, those early courses piqued my curiosity and the practice of doing evaluations made me a true believer. Hearing clients say things like, “Wow! It makes so much sense now!” or “I didn’t realize I was doing that” is a powerful and humbling experience. Today, assessment is one of my passions because I see how it changes people’s lives for the better.
My approach to assessment is collaborative, which means building a relationship with you to ensure the experience and results are meaningful. Depending on what you are looking for, test results can range from determining a correct diagnosis to providing valuable information about personal motivations and capacities.
Together we develop an assessment plan, engage in the work, discuss the results, and figure out how it fits into your life. Final reports are a combination of your personal insight and my professional experience.
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • ADHD ***
  • Intellectual Disability ***
  • Learning Disabilities ***
  • Testing and Evaluation ***
  • Thinking Disorders ***
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Children (6 to 10)
  • Elders (65+)
  • Preteen
  • Teen
Frameworks
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Service Types
  • Psychological Testing
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Burnsville, Minnesota
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Jean Wagner
DMFT
LMFT
 
 
I am passionate about helping others thrive, not just survive, on their journey. I have a special interest in family of origin issues, pre-marriage counseling, divorce, remarriage, blended families, and codependency issues. I also specialize in grief counseling, life transitions, career development, and spiritual concerns.
I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I work with individual adults using a systemic, strengths-based, positive, solution-focused, integrative approach. For clients who are interested, I also provide Prepare/Enrich Relationship and CliftonStrengths assessments.
 
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • Adoption
  • Anxiety
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce ***
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital ***
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues ***
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
Age Groups
  • Adults
Frameworks
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Integrative
  • Strength-Based
Service Types
  • Couples
  • Individuals
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Bloomington, Minnesota
  • Telehealth
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Elle Christoferson
MSW
LICSW
 
 
I am passionate about empowering my clients to achieve their goals. Therapy is a highly useful tool which can aid us in our journey to becoming our most regulated selves. My approach to therapy is warm, empathetic, and focused upon your personal strengths. I draw on a variety of therapeutic techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to meet my clients where they are.
I have experience working with all age groups and demographics, and have a special interest in working with teens and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma. My therapeutic focuses surround life transitions, managing communication, self esteem, and identity exploration.
I believe that our lives are shaped by the way we interact with the world, which is why I use my therapeutic practice as a way to make my clients feel seen, heard, and understood.
Accepting Clients
Specialties
  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety ***
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Burnout
  • Care-Giving
  • Chronic Illness
  • Codependency ***
  • Depression ***
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • Identity Development ***
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Self Esteem ***
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma and PTSD
Age Groups
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)
  • Teen
Frameworks
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • Evidence-Based
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Psychodynamic
  • Trauma Focused
Service Types
  • Individuals
Identity Groups
  • Body Positivity
  • Immuno-disorders
  • Queer Allied
  • Single Mother
  • Transgender Allied
Faith Expertise
  • Christian
  • Islam
  • Jewish
  • Mormon
Ethnic Expertise
  • Asian
  • Black and African American
  • Hispanic and Latino
  • Native American
Insurance Networks
Scheduling Facilities
  • Uptown - Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Telehealth
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