Find a Therapist in Hampton, MN

Healing rarely happens in a straight line — and in my experience, it almost always happens in relationship. Whether you're working through something painful with a partner or trying to understand yourself more clearly on your own, I believe the therapeutic relationship itself is where change begins. I bring warmth, curiosity, and a willingness to sit with what's hard without rushing past it. I draw on Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, and psychodynamic, existential, and attachment-based approaches for individuals. When it's useful, I integrate music therapy, Guided Imagery and Music, and mandala work — depth-oriented tools that can access emotion and insight in ways that conversation alone sometimes can't. These are always optional and always in service of your goals. Twenty years of hospice work taught me that people are more resilient than they know — and that being truly heard is one of the most powerful things one person can offer another. That's what I try to provide in every session.

Living with pain—whether from an injury, a chronic condition, or the stress of pushing yourself in sports or daily life—can feel exhausting and discouraging. It’s not just physical; it can take a toll on your mood, motivation, and sense of control. When you’ve tried to push through on your own but still feel stuck, therapy can offer a different path forward. In our work together, we’ll take a close look at how pain, injury, or overwhelm are showing up in your life and begin building strategies that actually fit you. Sometimes that means finding new ways to manage the stress and uncertainty that come with chronic pain. Other times, it’s about supporting your recovery, strengthening your mindset, or learning tools to regain a sense of confidence and balance. I draw from a flexible mix of approaches—including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and person-centered therapy—to meet you where you are. My goal is to create a space where you feel respected, understood, and supported, while also providing practical skills that help you move forward in meaningful ways. If pain, injury, or stress are getting in the way of the life you want, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’d be glad to help you take the next step toward relief and lasting change.

Living with pain—whether from an injury, a chronic condition, or the stress of pushing yourself in sports or daily life—can feel exhausting and discouraging. It’s not just physical; it can take a toll on your mood, motivation, and sense of control. When you’ve tried to push through on your own but still feel stuck, therapy can offer a different path forward. In our work together, we’ll take a close look at how pain, injury, or overwhelm are showing up in your life and begin building strategies that actually fit you. Sometimes that means finding new ways to manage the stress and uncertainty that come with chronic pain. Other times, it’s about supporting your recovery, strengthening your mindset, or learning tools to regain a sense of confidence and balance. I draw from a flexible mix of approaches—including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and person-centered therapy—to meet you where you are. My goal is to create a space where you feel respected, understood, and supported, while also providing practical skills that help you move forward in meaningful ways. If pain, injury, or stress are getting in the way of the life you want, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’d be glad to help you take the next step toward relief and lasting change.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who has worked with adults aged 18+ in community mental health and other clinical settings. My areas of focus include depression, anxiety (including panic disorder and OCD), ADHD, addiction (including alcohol use disorders), young adult issues, and relationship challenges. I tailor my treatment approach to my client’s needs. My approach may include elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, narrative therapy, and insight-oriented psychotherapy. My clients often tell me that I am approachable and caring and I am able to make them feel comfortable and at ease. I received my Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from Cornell University and subsequently earned a PhD in Philosophy from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I worked as a philosophy professor before switching gears and earning my Master of Social Work degree from the University of Saint Thomas. I also obtained a certificate of Addiction Studies from the University of Minnesota and I am a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I have been practicing psychotherapy for more than six years.

I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused, and Relational techniques to effectively treat people who are struggling. Whether you face depression, anxiety, past trauma, or relationship problems, I can help. I will grieve along with you, help you identify your personal strengths, and walk the path with you toward hope and healing. It is simpler than you might imagine making the initial call. I effectively treat adults, adolescents, families, and couples. I have been described as nonjudgmental, knowledgeable, caring, and compassionate by people I have worked with. As an educator, I teach graduate students important skills for helping individuals, families, and couples. Using this process, I stay up to date with psychotherapy literature and continually hone my skills, which helps inform my practice and allows me to be more effective for you. Take a look at our website for additional information.

I believe that we all have inner resources and strengths we can draw upon in therapy, and my job is to help you connect with those strengths and resources to reach your therapeutic goals. I believe that attachment, previous relationships, family of origin, culture, society, and our personal experiences influence who we are and how we behave. We will explore these factors as we work together on your journey of healing.

I have a passion for working with those who have experienced trauma and walking alongside them on their mental health journey. Whether you have experienced that in a past relationship, significant event, childhood, or other circumstances, I'm here to support your healing process and help you reach a place where you no longer need to carry the weight of it. I have learned to navigate and manage my own attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD) over time, and I particularly love working with others who are facing similar challenges. As a therapist, I believe that presenting a genuine, comfortable, and humorous personality for my clients is a way for me to show up as my authentic self while also providing an environment that fosters growth and healing. I tend to operate from an integrated approach that often leans into person-centered therapy, strengths-based therapy, and brainspotting. You have done a great job prioritizing yourself and looking to find the best therapist to support you. I'm excited for the opportunity to meet you and begin supporting you on your journey.

People often decide to meet with a therapist when they have situations in their lives that they cannot seem to work through on their own. Many of them have tried talking to friends or relatives, but still feel stuck. I work with clients who feel stuck because of anxiety, depression, and trauma. We will work together to create a plan to help you move forward so you can get your life back. I will work with you to develop tools that will help you now while we also explore the underlying causes that are leading to you being stuck in the first place. Many people say they start to feel better after the first session.

As a mental health counselor and life coach, I operate from the assumption that everyone is born with the ability to be well and thrive regardless of past or current circumstances, experiences, or genetics. I help people see they are already potentially well and not broken or ill. In my view, true mental health is not just the absence of symptoms; it consists of peace of mind, resilience, wisdom, love, understanding, gratitude, acceptance, forgiveness, and much more. I am dedicated to helping people access these qualities of innate mental wellness through deep listening, respectful dialogue, and education on fundamental principles that explain how the human mind works. I am grateful to be able to work from a framework that allows me to listen to the whole person and not through the lens of diagnoses or symptoms. My sessions are present-moment focused, conversational, positive, and informative. I meet people where they are and point them back to the source of their natural mental health and wellness that has never been lost, even though it may seem like it has. I could not ask for more rewarding or fulfilling work. I am inspired by the transformations I see every day.

As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I work best with relationships. I'm most passionate about working with intimate partnerships, no matter their status or structure. I have a special interest in working with non-normative relationships (non-monogamy, polyamory, kinkBDSM). On an individual level, I love working with sex (erotic energy, desire, etc.), sexual orientation, and gender (identity and expression). Pretty much anything that intersects with sexuality is my jam, normative or otherwise. Above all, I believe that each person is the expert of their own lives. I consider it a privilege to bear witness to your story. I offer a space where you can be, first and foremost, human. You may be seeking therapy for a specific reason or concern, or maybe you're just a person trying to exist in this messy, beautiful, chaotic, wonderful, and sometimes really painful world. No matter your situation, you will find a space to explore, heal, and grow. In my office, you can be vulnerable, courageous, and more without fear of judgement. I welcome folks of all genders, all sexualities, all partnership models, all family structures, all racial and cultural backgrounds, all levels of physical and mental ability, all educational and class levels, all sizes, and all spiritual beliefs.

To provide a warm supportive atmosphere where individuals can express their feelings, communicate their problems, and feel understood. A core belief is that all persons should be accepted for who they are and to recognize and encourage each individual's potential for change and growth.

I offer a unique approach to relational work, with a focus on deepening self- and partner-awareness. I help couples strengthen communication, navigate conflict, rebuild connection, and create healthier relational patterns using an integrated, evidence-based approach. Rather than simply resolving challenges, together we’ll identify unhelpful patterns and develop practical tools for lasting change. This is a therapy-based coaching approach. As a Licensed Marriage and (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)) in Minnesota, I created Centered Relationships to combine relationship science, personality insights, emotional and adaptive intelligence, and nervous system awareness to help couples better understand themselves, each other, and the relationship they are creating together. Due to the use of assessment tools, insurance does not cover these services.