Meet our therapists!

About Me:

“Everyone deserves a space where they can bring their full selves. We all have parts (or sides) that need a form of support our friends/families can’t offer. Together we will tease out your strengths, and empower your capacity to live out your version of wellbeing, especially as you navigate inequitable systems.”

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Zayla has experience working with children and adults experiencing a variety of challenges, including trauma. She specializes in using Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy (level 1 trained). She also has training in other evidence-based practices including TF-CBT, play therapy, DBT, and CBT. Her style is person-centered, holistic, and trauma informed. She draws from principles of attachment theory, cultural sensitivity, somatic work, and harm-reduction.

About Me:

“Through building a relationship with you and your family, we will focus on healing and growth from challenging experiences and life transitions. All feelings are welcome during our time together! You will feel empowered to be your authentic self and find joy, hope, and confidence to handle challenges.”

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Dana uses a systemic lens to address issues related to depression, anxiety, family conflict/relationships, transitions, and trauma; Dana has several years of experience working with the Latinx community in South Minneapolis and using techniques from therapeutic modalities of play therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Experiential, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

About Me:

“By creating a safe space for you and your family in therapy, we can address difficult topics and help you learn how to cope more effectively.”

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A wide variety of emotional and behavioral issues, including those related to depression, anxiety, identity, family conflict/relationships and significant life changes. Maria is experienced in evidence-based therapies, including Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

About Me:

“I believe that by joining together in a therapeutic relationship we can work together toward healing in ways that are meaningful to you. I believe in working holistically and validating the role of identity and our larger systems in pursuit of mental health and wellness.”

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Kendall utilizes a variety of approaches but specializes in trauma-based therapy including EMDR. She has experience in utilizing as well as teaching mindfulness and meditation and will incorporate both in to your work as you are interested. In addition, she has experience utilizing CBT, DBT and family systems approaches including MST.

About Me:

“I work collaboratively with clients to help them process debilitating emotional issues, and gain a greater knowledge of themselves.”

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Has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults through individual, family and group therapy. Works with individuals with serious and chronic symptoms of an emotional, behavioral, or substance use disorder. Trained in a motivational interview, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy (ESFT).

About Me:

“I believe in partnering with you to explore the challenges in your life. I believe that exploring and reflecting on the events of our lives empowers us to make the changes we want to see in our lives. We all hold the power to direct our lives, and with support and encouragement we develop the ability to find and follow our unique path.”

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Schema Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Couples Therapy, Communication Skills Strategies, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Narrative Exposure Therapy.

About Me:

“Life comes with unexpected changes and stressors that can be difficult to navigate, especially on your own. By creating a safe space in therapy and working collaboratively, we can work through these difficulties, identify your own personal strengths, and develop new and healthy ways to cope.“

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Anna-Claire works with all ages with a variety of emotional and behavioral issues, such as depression, anxiety, family conflict/relationships, trauma, and significant life changes. She has a number of years working with children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral issues. Anna-Claire uses an integrative, trauma-informed, and strengths-based therapeutic approach that considers the individual’s cultural context. Anna-Claire is also trained in play therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). 

About Me:

“Existing in this world is hard, especially if you’re shouldering the burden alone. Through personal exploration and a deep, honest evaluation of your surrounding environments, you can foster a sense of clarity and become better equipped to face the obstacles that life hands out. There’s no time like the present to begin rewriting your story.”

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Sara specializes in working with LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent individuals, and has clinical experience with managing hardships related to substance use, depression, anxiety, trauma, sex and sexuality, and relationship conflict. Sara utilizes an integrative, trauma-informed, strengths-based therapeutic approach that incorporates aspects of narrative, relational, client-centered, and psychodynamic therapies. 

About Me:

“We know that change happens in relationship, so together we will build a trusting relationship which inspires self-discovery and a greater capacity for change. Utilizing curiosity, humor, and compassion we will explore your story and process through it in a non-judgmental and affirming space.”

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Laura works with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. Laura has experience working with clients facing issues related to mental health symptoms, life transitions, relationship difficulties, foster care and adoption, and identity formation. Laura approaches therapy through lenses of attachment and systems theory, recognizing the impacts of individual, generational, and community trauma.

About Me:

“Mind and body are inextricably intertwined.  One always influences the other.  Together we will work on connecting your mind with your body.  The result is the ability to better manage stress and develop your self-awareness.”

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I enjoy working with both individuals and groups experiences with a focus on body mindfulness and stress management. I am passionate about working with the Latinos communities, and providing supportive tools that promote positive and holistic wellness.

I also specialize and am certified in SomaYoga, a somatics-based yoga that uses neuromuscular retraining to re-pattern stress responses in the body. I am a certified psychologist in my home country of Chile.

About Me:

“The journey of life can take unexpected turns and create hardships, stressors and difficulties that can be hard to navigate alone. Even good changes can be hard. We will work together to create a non-judgmental, safe and supportive atmosphere to openly explore and navigate these life experiences. I also recognize the impact that trauma can have in our lives and will work with you to process this and find new healthy ways of coping.”

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Works with children, adolescents, and adults. Diverse individual and family therapy including work with those experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, difficult life changes, grief, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, attachment issues, domestic violence, abuse, and trauma. Trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Theraplay, and Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET).