Catherine earned her Master’s at St Mary’s College Graduate Center. She has 22+ years of experience in mental health, all which she gained at MidWest Center. Not only is she a clinician here but she is also the Clinical Director and group facilitator for the Installing Resiliency Program. Catherine is currently pursuing certification as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner from the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute. She holds a level one certification in Relational Empowerment Therapy from the Relational Life Institute in Boston and has received extensive training in the Meadows Model of personal healing. Catherine works with adolescents and adults individually as well as working with couples. [Read More]

We all have the inner power and intuitive knowledge to change, but our intuition can get blocked when strong emotions or past events overwhelm us. I work to establish a partnership of genuineness, trust, and respect for this self-knowledge, and teach tools to calm anxieties, break through fears, renew hope, and increase self-understanding. Mindfulness, relaxation, and visual art techniques are often part of this process. [Read More]

Erickson Counseling Services, Inc. is a neighborhood counseling clinic located in the Midway Neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota. We offer weekday, evening and weekend appointments for individuals, families and couples who are dealing with complicated grief, trauma and difficult changes in their lives. At Erickson Counseling Services, Inc., we work with adults and adolescents who are struggling with complicated grief, loss and trauma. The grief, loss and trauma could be because of the death of a family member or friend or it could be because of divorce, moving, estrangement or changes in family systems. [Read More]

I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families that may be struggling with concerns including, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and more. I am a client-centered therapist that provides a collaborative and inviting environment along with evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support and guide you to the best version of yourself. [Read More]

Therapy is a relational dynamic process. I work to create a nurturing, compassionate, safe space that honors individual healing processes. My integrative holistic approach to psychotherapy means that I combine attachment theory, neuroscience, cognitive behavioral theory, and psychodynamic theory with the wisdom and insights from mindfulness-based practices, creative expression, and nature. Working with me, you will gain insight into your emotional world, understand how you work, learn what gives you comfort and contentment during difficult times, develop new coping skills to help during times of anxiety/depression, and make changes in your life so you can live more fully. [Read More]

After experiencing a devastating series of personal, relational, occupational, family, social and spiritual obstacles in my life, my self-talk was often times self-defeating. I was discontent, lacking purposeful meaningful contact with others and felt empty inside. Instead of accepting my reality and the changing interaction between the environment, others and myself – I was caught between staying the same or recognizing and embracing change. Whether you are in a time of transition or a time of pain, I believe that we all have the tools we need to walk toward a loving and meaningful life. [Read More]

If you have been trying to cope with certain issues or struggles on your own, but have been unsuccessful or don’t exactly know how to make changes, therapy may be what you are looking for. Addressing your concerns with a professional can help get you back into a happier, healthier life. Whether you’re looking to problem-solve, process emotions, or get general support, you deserve a supportive therapist to accompany your journey. I work with clients ages 13+ on a variety of issues including trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, adjustment/life changes, grief/loss, stress management, & more. I welcome clients of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. [Read More]

I believe in the inherent goodness and inner wisdom of people. I see my job as providing an environment that is safe, nurturing and supportive enough for people to discover their own wisdom and learn to tap into it for strength, direction and purpose. [Read More]

Kelly’s experience consists of children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families from many different backgrounds. She uses evidence-based methods with a central focus on relationships, self-care, and healthy coping skills. Many people seek therapy because they are feeling stressed, anxious, sad and depressed, or are unhappy in their relationship’s. [Read More]

I believe everyone deserves a safe and supportive environment, where they can process life experiences without feeling ashamed or judged. During my undergraduate studies, I discovered that my level of patience and creativity helped young learners to problem solve and process information at their own level. This was something that I wish I had experienced more during my own childhood. Growing up in a multigenerational African American household I heard a lot about familial and societal issues that I did not present and overheard them. Children are often described as silent witnesses. Life happens around them with very little explanation. Sometimes no explanation is needed, but what about those moments when it is? When provided with a developmentally appropriate explanation, safe space, and support to process the situation, most get through it just fine. However, when faced with experiences much bigger than they can comprehend and receiving little to no explanation and support to process, children’s minds and bodies hold on to those experiences. [Read More]

Therapy is a process of exploration, development, and, sometimes, great change. I am honored to walk with individuals who enter into a therapeutic relationship with me as they grow into more aware and confident versions of themselves. My primary client base is adolescents and young adults. As a former middle and high school music teacher and artist myself, I am drawn to working with people who have creative personalities. Therapy can help them better understand how they see the world and how the world responds to them. I also enjoy working with college students as they move through one of the most dynamic periods of life; it is not easy keeping up with academics, social life, work, family, and other demands while also trying to answer the question, “What am I going to do with my life?” [Read More]

If you are unhappy, struggling with life’s challenges, feel like you are not reaching your potential, have difficulty in managing relationships or feel like there is something seriously wrong, we can work together to figure out what’s wrong and work on solutions. I have over 15 years of clinical experience. I have siginificant experience in treating mood disorders including Depression and Bipolar Disorder, anxiety disorders and eating disorders. [Read More]

A trusting therapeutic relationship is the beginning of positive change. With time and effort, you can begin to look at concerns and feelings like shame, loneliness, anger, fear, and sadness that may have brought you to therapy in the first place. The theories I use to guide my practice are cognitive behavioral theory and attachment theory. Awareness of thoughts and feelings makes positive behavioral changes possible. Developing a trusting therapeutic relationship leads to opportunities to grow while strengthening your relationships and your sense of self. I look forward to beginning this exciting and fulfilling work with you! [Read More]

Sometimes life sucks and we find ourselves stuck. By looking at the big picture, I help clients get unstuck in order to continue moving through life as they find grace amidst the messy storms that make us human. I believe our struggles do not define us and the battles we are fighting have evolved from our lived experiences, biology, and environment. Therapy is about connecting with another’s humanity on a deep, personal level within a safe and boundaried environment in which we are able to explore what is ailing us. I strive to make therapy a safe and comfortable space in which you feel seen, heard and believed. [Read More]