the CARE team
We come from all walks of life and are united by our commitment to providing effective, relevant and innovative mental health support across the Twin Cities Area. Below you can find out more about who we are, where we come from and how we live out CARE’s mission every day.
Therapy can take many forms, from discovering truths about ourselves and the world around us to just having someone listen to us.
Bloomington
Hey fellow humans! I’m Kirsten and my pronouns are she/they. My goal as a social worker/therapist is to help people become advocates for themselves where able, and to help them meet their needs in whatever way I can.
Edina
“There are three musts that hold us back: I must do well, you must treat me well, and the world must be easy.”-Albert Ellis
Bloomington
Starting where you are with what you have is the best place to begin your healing journey. I believe in a client-centered, strengths-based approach to working with clients as you are the expert in your life.
Bloomington
Hey there! Thanks for being here. It takes courage to ask for help, and I’m proud of you for doing so! Life can be difficult and present us with many challenges, and it can be difficult to face these challenges alone.
Plymouth
As a psychotherapist, my goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals who are seeking to explore and address their emotional, behavioral, and relational difficulties.
Clifton Ave. (Loring Park), Minneapolis, Virtual
No one can navigate life completely alone, and that’s how I see myself helping you – as your support person to finding a way to live life instead of just pushing through.
Clifton Ave. (Loring Park), Minneapolis
My goal as a therapist is to create a safe space for you to address your concerns and walk alongside you as we find solutions together.
Edina
As an agent of change, I desire to help others overcome adversity by tapping into their abilities & strengths during times of need.
Mendota Heights
Welcome! I am glad you are here! I provide individual and family therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Minneapolis, Plymouth
My specialties include trauma, anxiety disorders, grief/loss, adoption-related issues, cultural identity/racial issues, life transitions, and depressive disorders.
Bloomington
I use a strength-based and client-centered lens. I love to extract different techniques and theories based on your own unique goals and needs.
St. Louis Park
I have experience working with substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders.
I began on my path as a therapist because I wanted to help people face the challenges of life that sometimes seem overwhelming and to help people feel ownership over the lives that they live.
Maple Grove, Plymouth
“When everything seems to lack integrity, you find yourself.” – Madeleine Albright. The journey to good mental health is available to everyone, but not all seek it. It can be challenging work.
Whether you are seeking therapy for surface-level or complex change, therapy is about your needs and strengths.
Therapy can sometimes feel like navigating a world without direction, but it offers an invaluable opportunity to explore the present, understand the future, and process the past.
Woodbury
For some people, the hardship in life may look like a dark night of the soul, where everything in your world seems grey and you feel numb all over.
Edina
We all experience unique problems in life that may become unmanageable for us at times and this can be a great opportunity to meet with someone who can help process those experiences.
Clifton Ave. (Loring Park), Minneapolis
I offer a combination of talk therapy, skill-building, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Mankato
Therapy can be a scary thing to begin, and think about, but I am here to help. I take on a holistic view of life, meaning all aspects intertwine to create your wonderful self.
My role as a therapist is to support you in feeling more empowered in your life, that journey can look different for each individual client -as it is always centered on your experience and goals for therapy.
Clifton Ave. (Loring Park), Minneapolis
Welcome and I’m so proud of you for making it this far! Therapy can be intimidating, so I am here to support you and walk with you on your journey.
Woodbury
As we move through life and navigate challenges, we develop strategies to cope and survive.
Edina
You took the first step towards therapy and getting extra support on your journey. We all experience life in different ways and sometimes we need someone there to walk alongside us.
Plymouth
Thank you for being here If you’re considering going to therapy, you have already taken the first step and wow, what an accomplishment.
Bloomington
