Therapist Profile

My Approach to Helping

Minneapolis Therapy and Marriage Counseling is a private mental health care practice serving the needs of people in the Twin Cities area. We specialize in personal and confidential service. We use our training, knowledge, compassion, and years of experience to improve lives. You will appreciate our warm and natural therapeutic environment. Our goal is to develop a respectful, trusting partnership with you, as our client.

Philosophy of Care at Minneapolis Therapy and Marriage Counseling

It is other life; it is love, which gives your life meaning. This is harmony. We must discover the joy of each other, the joy of challenge, and the joy of growth. ~ Mitsugu Saotome

These words evoke a sense of longing. We search for love, joy, harmony and growth in our lives. We desire a life that matters; one with purpose. In every stage of life we crave completeness and unity. Yet, life's meaning is revealed in the process of living. Development of deeper relationships with ourselves and others creates wholeness. Therapy and spiritual growth are tools to attain this state.

The clinicians at Minneapolis Therapy and Marriage Counseling, Janette Ayd, a licensed clinical psychologist and Molly Cavanagh, a licensed independent clinical social worker, will assist you in finding solutions, overcoming obstacles, and living the life you want. At some time everyone needs assistance in dealing with the challenges of living. We offer a process-based methodology and cognitive behavioral therapy to help you change the way you view the world and, hence, take control of your actions and behavior. Balanced with professionalism and experience, it is our goal to engender security and ease within you through our down-to-earth, non-judgmental approach. You may be assured we are dedicated to providing the best counseling in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Treatment Approach:

We use an eclectic approach to therapy. We draw upon our training and skills in cognitive behavioral therapy, marriage and family systems, interpersonal, solution-focused and mindfulness methods of treatment. We individualize our approach to what best meets your biological, psychological, and social needs.

Credentials

MOLLY CAVANAGH, MSW, LICSW
Molly Cavanagh is a licensed independent clinical social worker and co-owner of Minneapolis Therapy and Marriage Counseling. She holds a B.A. degree in theology and education, and a Master's degree in clinical social work. Molly is licensed by the Minnesota Board of Social Work. Her experience includes inpatient, outpatient, hospice, private clinical practice and community mental health care. She has practiced social work and therapy in St. Paul (Ramsey County) and Minneapolis (Hennepin County) for the past 20 years. Molly has extensive expertise working with families, adults and seniors. She has many years of experience assisting clients navigate and cope with anxiety, stress, depression, bipolar disorder, self-esteem, women's and men's issues, marriage, family and relationship problems, grief and loss, divorce, and crisis counseling.

JANETTE AYD, PSY.D., LP
Janette Ayd is a licensed psychologist who has worked in Ramsey, Dakota and Hennepin County. She holds a B.S. in Psychology and Family Social Science and a Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology. She is licensed by the Minnesota Board of Psychology. Janette has been in the field of mental health since 1989, and presently co-owns Minneapolis Therapy and Marriage Counseling. Her experience includes inpatient, outpatient, community mental health, managed-care, and private clinical practice. Dr. Ayd's career history includes marriage and family therapy, couples counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy. She has wide-ranging experience dealing with many mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, bi-polar, mood disorders, and stress related disorders. Dr. Ayd also incorporates spirituality in psychological treatment when appropriate.

More Info About My Practice

Mission Statement Minneapolis Therapy and Marriage Counseling is a private mental health care practice dedicated to providing the highest quality psychological services found in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. We pledge to do so with integrity, honesty, optimism, and compassion.

ABOUT US
Thank you for choosing Minneapolis Therapy and Marriage Counseling for your psychological needs. We welcome you and hope your experience will be productive and comfortable. Please read the following to learn more about our practice.

Office
Therapy sessions are conducted in a comfortable and professional home office. Minneapolis Therapy and Marriage Counseling is conveniently located in south Minneapolis.

Appointments
Please call 612.229.1234 or email us at: ja@ayd-cavanagh.com. Initial appointments are 60-minutes. Subsequent appointments are 45 to 50 minutes.


Hours
Appointments are arranged in a timely manner and your schedule will be accommodated.

Cost
Minneapolis Therapy and Marriage Counseling offers reasonable rates and fees. If you are using insurance, we are paid a negotiated rate from your insurance provider. You are responsible for co-pays, co-insurance, deductibles, or out-of-network fees. Check your policy for more information.


Insurance Information
Minneapolis Therapy and Marriage Counseling accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medica, United Behavioral Health, Medicare, Optum and Aetna. We are out-of-network providers for other plans. Please check with your insurance carrier to receive authorization before your visit.

Fee-For-Service for those not using insurance
We also provide reasonable fee-for-service arrangements for the following:

Clients who are uninsured
Clients who are underinsured
Clients with high deductibles that cannot be met
Clients whose issues insurance does not cover (e.g. prevention, wellness, spiritual growth and development, and marital/couples which is sometimes not covered by insurance policies)
Clients who wish to deal with sensitive issues that will not be part of an insurance system or electronic medical record.

Please contact Minneapolis Therapy and Marriage Counseling at 612.229.1234 or email us at: ja@ayd-cavanagh.com for information about fee-for-service details.

Payment
Minneapolis Therapy and Marriage Counseling accepts cash, checks and PayPal. Payment is due at time of service.