Theresa Crawford, MA, LMFT

Personal statement:

I belive that when we change our brains, we change our lives; and when we connect with our emotions, we open our hearts. My practice is informed by both neuroscience and the life lessons of parenting three daughters. I have an additional MA in Human Development with a focus on neuroscience and psychotherapy. My work with clients includes bibliotherapy, creative visualization, and a focus on emotional integration and processing. I also love exploring the lakes, museums, and great food that Minneapolis has to offer.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield, HealthPartners, Cigna, Medica, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Ucare, PreferredOne, Sanford Health Plan, MultiPlan, Hennepin Health, Medicaid (MHCP), and Medicare.

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THERESA J. CRAWFORD, MA, LMFT theresa_catalystmentalhealth.com EDUCATION: SAINT MARY'S UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, Minneapolis, MN 2011 Master of Arts in Human Development, focus on Neuroscience and Psychotherapy SAINT MARY'S UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, Minneapolis, MN 2009 Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy AUGSBURG COLLEGE, Minneapolis, MN 1996 Bachelor of Arts in English and Communication SPECIALTIES: Populations • Young Adults, College Students, Adults • Individuals, Couples in Crisis, Families • Highly Creative Thinkers and Leaders • Multi-ethnic and or Multi-cultural Couples or Families • LGBT Conditions • Depression • Anxiety • Relationship Challenges • Trauma • Co-dependency • Grief and Loss • Spiritual Crisis EXPERIENCE: CATALYST MENTAL HEALTH, LLC, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2014 – Present Mental Health Therapist THERESA J. CRAWFORD THERAPY, Minnetonka, Minnesota 2010 -Present Integrating neuroscience, emotion-focused therapy and mindfulness. Psychotherapist Clients: Adults, Children, Couples, and Families • Provided individual and family therapy in a private practice. • Diagnosed and treated a variety of mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma (both recent and historical) and adjustment disorder. THE BRIDGE FOR YOUTH, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2009 Intern with both ESP (Emergency Services Program) and TLP (Transitional Living Program). Clients: Children, Young Adults and Families • Provided individual and group therapy in transitional living program ADDITIONAL TRAINING: Joy of Living, Level I: Meditation Training, Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, Carondolet Center, Minneapolis, MN: July 9-11, 2010. Possibilities Seminar with Bill O’Hanlon, MFT, Truchas, New Mexico, 2008. Narrative Approaches with Youth and Families by Michael White, Temple Israel, Minneapolis, MN, 2007.

Sarah Kane, MA, LPCC

Personal statement:

My goal is to provide a safe, comfortable and non-judgmental environment that allows people to heal, grow and make positive change in their lives. I strongly believe in the healing power of therapy. I can help you identify the barriers that are getting in your way and provide the tools needed to overcome them. I specialize in improving the lives of teens, young adults, adults and families. I specialize in depression, anxiety, eating disorders, body image, trauma, self-esteem, relationships, parenting, and social skills development.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield, HealthPartners, Cigna, Medica, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Ucare, PreferredOne, Sanford Health Plan, MultiPlan, Hennepin Health, and Medicaid (MHCP).

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Sarah Kane, MA, LPCC Sarah.Kane@catalystmentalhealth.com EDUCATION: Argosy University, Twin Cities 2015 Master of Clinical Psychology Metropolitain State University, St. Paul 2012 B.S. Psychology SPECIALTIES: Populations Teens (13-18), Young adults, Adults Individual, Couples and Families Conditions Anxiety Depression Eating disorders Self-harm Trauma Personality disorders EXPERIENCE: CATALYST MENTAL HEALTH, LLC, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2018 – Present Mental Health Therapist Scott COunty Mental Health Center 2017 - 2018 Mental Health Therapist Clients: School based therapist treating ages 8-18 and their families Provided individual and family therapy Diagnosed and treated a variety of mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, oppositional defiance disorder, self-harm, eating disorders, ADHD, autism, substance abuse Minnesota Mental Health Clinics 2016-2017 ASTAT Therapist Clients: Therapist treating ages 13-18 and their families Provided individual, group and family therapy Diagnosed and treated a variety of mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, social anxiety, trauma, oppositional defiance disorder, self-harm, substance abuse Melrose Center 2015-2017 Mental Health Practitioner Clients: Mental Health Practitioner treating children, teens and adults Provided individual, group and family therapy Diagnosed and treated a variety of mental health disorders including eating disorders, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, self-harm, substance abuse

Samantha Schwarz, MA

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Blue Cross Blue Shield, HealthPartners, Cigna, Medica, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Ucare, PreferredOne, Sanford Health Plan, MultiPlan, Hennepin Health, and Medicaid (MHCP).

Specialties and Experience:

Populations • Children (6 to 10), Pre-Teens, Teens, Adults • Individuals and Families • Special Populations: Autism, Asperger's, Neuro-Divergent Conditions • Autism • ADHD • Anxiety • Asperger's • Depression • Developmental Disorders • Grief • Parenting • School Issues • Self-Esteem • Trauma and PTSD • Behavioral Issues

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Alix Bellus, MA

Personal statement:

I strongly believe in the transformative power of therapy. I work with clients using curiosity and understanding to explore the roadblocks that keep them from becoming who they want to be. I typically work with teenagers and adults, and am open to working with individuals, couples, or families. I am available both in person and via Telehealth. My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, and suicidality. They also include therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and humanistic interventions.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield, HealthPartners, Cigna, Medica, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Ucare, PreferredOne, Sanford Health Plan, MultiPlan, Hennepin Health, and Medicaid (MHCP).

Specialties and Experience:

Populations • Adolescents (Teens, Pre-Teens) and Adults • Individuals, Families Conditions • Anxiety • Depression

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Greg Hunter, MA

Personal statement:

In a demanding world, you can find resilience within yourself. As a therapist, my goal is to see you develop ways to persevere and grow—ways that speak to your values and your needs. My areas of interest include depression, anxiety, anger, and ecological grief. They also include treatment modalities such as CBT, existential therapy, and narrative therapy. The stories we tell ourselves are powerful, and they can always change for the better. With me, you can discuss life’s big questions or small steps you can take toward your goals.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield, HealthPartners, Cigna, Medica, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Ucare, PreferredOne, Sanford Health Plan, MultiPlan, Hennepin Health, and Medicaid (MHCP).

Specialties and Experience:

Populations • Adolescents (Teens, Pre-Teens) and Adults • Individuals, Families Conditions • Anger Management • Anxiety • Behavioral Issues • Depression • Men's Issues • Peer Relationships • Self-Esteem • Stress

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Jean Wagner, DMFT, LMFT

Personal statement:

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). For clients who are interested, I also provide Prepare/Enrich Relationship and CliftonStrengths assessments.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield, HealthPartners, Cigna, Medica, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Ucare, PreferredOne, Sanford Health Plan, MultiPlan, Hennepin Health, and Medicaid (MHCP).

Specialties and Experience:

Populations • Adults • Individuals, Families, Couples Conditions • Marital and Pre-Martial Counseling • Divorce • Trauma and PTSD • Anxiety • Depression • Grief • Sprituality • Adoption • Borderline Personality Disorder

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Ally Christiansen, MA, LPCC

Personal statement:

I believe that building a solid relationship is a key component of a positive therapy experience. I will use a person-centered approach to work to create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for each person to share their unique story. I have a passion for working with college students/young adults, helping you to work through life transitions, and am constantly working towards destigmatizing sex and the like topics. People universally want to feel heard, understood, and seen, and I aim to provide this for each person.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield, HealthPartners, Cigna, Medica, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Ucare, PreferredOne, Sanford Health Plan, MultiPlan, Hennepin Health, and Medicaid (MHCP).

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Natalie Wimmer, MA, LPCC

Personal statement:

I like to view my role as a therapist as being like a gardener who is planting seeds of change: my goal is to help you flourish and blossom into the best version of yourself. My main therapeutic modalities include CBT, Narrative, Solutions-Focused, Attachment, and Trama-Focused. My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, self-esteem, and trauma. For couples interested in pre-marital/pre-commitment work, I am certified as a Prepare/Enrich facilitator.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield, HealthPartners, Cigna, Medica, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Ucare, PreferredOne, Sanford Health Plan, MultiPlan, Hennepin Health, and Medicaid (MHCP).

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