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Therapists for college students near University of Minnesota

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Paige Kirkanson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Minneapolis, MN

At Twin Cities ADHD, we work best with students who are feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or misunderstood—especially those who’ve been told they just need to “try harder” or “get organized,” but haven’t been given real tools or support. Whether you’ve had an ADHD diagnosis for years or you’re just starting to wonder if ADHD might be part of your story, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. I specialize in helping college students understand how their brains work, build systems that match their strengths, and feel more confident navigating school, relationships, and everyday life. Many of my clients deal with procrastination, perfectionism, emotional ups and downs, or feeling like they’re falling behind despite trying their best. My approach is practical, collaborative, and free of judgment. We focus on what’s going right, not just what’s going wrong. If you're looking for a space where you can be real, get tools that actually work, and feel seen for who you are—not just your symptoms—we’d love to support you.

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Rachel Nester
Licensed Professional Counselor
Lakeville, MN

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Kathleen Sprole
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Minnetonka, MN

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Dr. Emily Price
Psychologist
Minneapolis, MN

You’re wondering if you’re going to make it in college, graduate school, or as an adult. You feel like you’re failing because you are so scared, sad, unmotivated, unfocused, and alone. A part of you wants to figure things out and a part of you wants to escape everything. You might be asking yourself, will I ever: get good enough grades for my future, figure out what I want to do with my life, get a job that I actually like, find my people, fall in love and feel loved, and live up to everyone's expectations of me? I have nearly a decade of of experience helping undergraduate, graduate, and international students overcome self-doubt to build the life they want. It’s time to get unstuck! Let’s get you through the challenges, responsibilities, and uncertainties of college and graduate school together. If you want to feel less depressed and anxious, and better about yourself, your relationships, and your future, I’ve got you. Together we will get to the root of your problems by uncovering patterns that keep you stuck, get in touch with your feelings, needs, and boundaries, increase your self-acceptance, deepen your relationships, and identify and go after what you want most out of life. Reach out if you want to feel deeply supported while also getting the encouragement you need to change and grow by checking out my website to schedule a FREE 15-minute zoom consultation. I practice 100% online and in 32 states so that my students have access to care at school and back home.

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Michelle Johnson-Dupre
Licensed Professional Counselor
Saint Paul, MN

I enjoy working with seekers willing to engage in a journey to further self-discovery, and who have a practice (i.e. arts, spiritual, physical)--or seek to have a practice--that guides them.

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Julie Tilsen
Psychologist
Minneapolis, MN

Hey--I'm Julie. I offer therapy that focuses on what matters to you and making changes that matter to you. Whether you're a queer or trans person fighting to be seen & heard on your terms, or in a relationship hijacked by conflict & pain, or your struggling to keep up with *all the things*, I can help. My specialty is asking questions that open pathways to your preferred tomorrow. I don't do lengthy and intrusive "intakes." I'm ready for the conversation you want to have. I'm also a professor--I teach at the University of Minnesota in the Youth Studies program. I know how sucky & stressful it is to juggle school w/other responsibilities. I know that some of you may be: precariously housed; living with food insecurity; facing the violence of racism, homo-and transphobia, white nationalist threats, sexism, and other oppressive systems; and/or squeaking by on poverty wages. That's all stuff that f*cks with you and we can find ways together to stand up and reclaim your life. Read more at my website, www.2stories.com, or give me a call/shoot me an email and I'll be happy to answer your questions about meeting together. In solidarity, Julie

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Lisa Lovelace
Group practice
Minneapolis, MN

We are an online counseling group therapy practice where you can receive the mental health treatment you deserve from your comfy surroundings! We offer phone and video counseling, on your time.

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Heart & Soul Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist
Roseville, MN

Welcome! My name is Eva Emmerich and I am the owner and therapist at Heart & Soul Wellness. Heart & Soul Wellness was founded with the goal of providing culturally responsive and trauma-informed mental health care. I am committed to understanding your unique experiences and collaborating with you on your healing journey. I believe that therapy is not a one-size-fit all. Therefore, in collaboration with you, I focus on an integrative approach that works for you to access healing and wellness for your heart, mind, body and soul; in an environment that promotes trust, centering your culture and cultural identities. I am grateful and truly honored by the gift of collaborating and witnessing to the healing and wellness of your heart & soul!

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Marie Koffa
Licensed Professional Counselor
Spring Lake Park, MN

If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or tired of carrying emotional burdens on your own, you're not alone—and you don’t have to go through it alone. Life can bring seasons of struggle, but healing is possible. Whether you're facing anxiety, trauma, addiction, or simply seeking clarity and direction, I see you. You deserve a safe space where you feel heard, understood, and supported without judgment. My approach to therapy is rooted in faith, empathy, and trust. I believe in walking alongside you with compassion while also helping you stay accountable to your goals. Using evidence-based modalities, I support individuals navigating both Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and build the tools you need. With consistent support and honest feedback, clients often find new clarity, emotional resilience, and renewed purpose. I believe you can be healed and grow into your full potential. If you’re ready to take that next step, I’m here to help.

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Joe Molinari
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Minneapolis, MN

Please Note: As we address the global challenge of COVID-19, I have expanded my availability and moved all sessions online. If you are in Minnesota or Colorado, reach out and we can talk about getting started online for therapy. You're here because something about sex has been a concern for months, or maybe as long as you can remember. You wonder "will it always be this way? Is it even possible to feel good?" It can be lonely and overwhelming to feel disconnected from sexuality. It can cause a rift in your relationships, trickle into your work, and your general ability to relax. I'm here to help you discover, heal, and renew erotic pleasure. You want to feel good about who you are and connected to the people you care about. You want to feel free from past hurt and trauma. You want sex to be safe, pleasure-filled, and dare I say...fun! You deserve to have a smile on your face when you think about sex and the most intimate connections in your life. As a certified sex therapist, I specialize in helping people heal from sexual trauma, strengthen intimate relationships, and cultivate erotic pleasure. At the end of the day, there's nothing more important in life than meaningful connections. Visit my website to learn about my holistic approach to finding healing and pleasure.

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Reflective Pathways Counseling Services
Group practice
Osseo, MN

Now accepting new clients! Are you navigating the ups and downs of life, struggling with the transition to school, seeking healing from loss or trauma, or striving for better control over alcohol or substance use? I specialize in trauma and addiction therapy, with training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to address these challenges effectively. In addition to trauma and addiction, I work with clients facing a range of mental health concerns, including relationship issues, life transitions, daily stressors, anxiety/overwhelm, depression, and self-worth. My approach is tailored to each individual's needs, focusing on building effective coping skills and fostering personal growth. I have over 12 years of experience working with adolescents and adults. In our sessions, you can expect a supportive environment where your voice is heard, your experiences are validated, and your path to healing is respected. I employ a mind and body approach, recognizing that true healing often involves addressing multiple aspects of our well-being. If you’re ready to take the first step toward recovery and resilience, I am here to help guide you through that journey. Reach out by phone or email to begin a conversation about how we can work together to achieve your goals. If the times listed don't work, please reach out, as I may have availability elsewhere in my schedule.

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Next Chapter Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist
Saint Paul, MN

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Revitalize Wellness Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist
Minneapolis, MN

Hi, I'm Courtney. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in relationship issues, self-esteem and communication. I'm about helping you discover your true self so you are more confident and self-assured so you're able to thrive in relationships with everyone around you. In session, we'll learn how past behaviors, traumas, and relationships influence your current situation. We'll increase your insight into your own personality and how it aligns (or doesn't) with your partners. We'll dive deep into your own expectations of others, and how it influences your choices. We'll increase your communication skills, specifically focusing on being more open and assertive. We'll make sure your relationships with family, friends, and partners are equal by decreasing your people-pleasing tendencies and increasing boundaries.

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Alison Raman
Licensed Professional Counselor
Minnetonka, MN

I specialize in helping individuals recovery from eating disorders, disordered eating, compulsive/obligatory exercise, body image distress and associated anxiety and depression. I practice virtually in Colorado so accessing counseling is flexible and convenient. I understand the challenges of academic rigor at Mines and have worked with many Mines students -undergrad and grad. Fun fact: I majored in Chemistry and decided in the end I was more interested in people than molecules. I've been supporting people in eating recovery for over a decade. My clients tend to find me approachable, non-judgmental, and action oriented.

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Lee Cunningham
Counselor
Minneapolis, MN

Hello and welcome, Given the current climate of our world, many people are experiencing daily stress. Reaching out for support can be helpful, supportive, and useful. It can also provide a space for us to connect with and heal our concerns. I work to create a healthy space and relationship for you to express yourself without fear of judgement. Together we will understand your situation and work together to help you move into a more peaceful and confident way of being.

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Alexis Schreiber
Pre-Licensed Professional
Minneapolis, MN

I’m a good fit for college students who feel overwhelmed or unsure about what comes next. Maybe you’re dealing with academic stress, anxiety, or a breakup, or you’ve just been running on autopilot trying to get through the week. In our work together, we’ll find ways to handle tough emotions without shutting down and build habits that help you feel more grounded and true to yourself. I’m committed to creating an inclusive space where students of all identities and backgrounds can show up as they are. You don’t have to figure everything out alone.

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Newman Psychotherapy
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Minneapolis, MN

Hello! My practice is focused on complex, chronic mental health challenges, especially borderline personality and chronic depression (dysthymia). The clients I work with often grapple with isolation, mood instability, a nagging sense of emptiness, and recurring relationship struggles. Substance use may be present, but is rarely the core issue. Many have tried therapy before, and have perhaps found some benefit, but remain skeptical about whether it can truly bring the change they seek. My goal is to help you identify deep patterns that have subtly narrowed your options in life, challenge and overcome these patterns, connect more easily with others, and generally feel more at home in the world. I have been fortunate enough to train in mentalization-based treatment and schema therapy, both of which have been recognized as evidence-based treatments for complex, chronic mental health problems. I work to provide a safe, supportive, and inquisitive environment in which you can share your experiences, feel heard, and try out new ways of understanding yourself and relating to others.

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Rebecca Prust, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Minneapolis, MN

Hello and welcome! Being stuck in the vicious cycle of obsessive thinking, intrusive thoughts, anxiety and compulsive behavior is exhausting! Rebecca Prust specializes in working with young adults who need support and tools to manage generalized anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, OCD, eating disorders and relationships using evidence-based treatment methods like Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Based Therapy (CBT). ERP is the gold standard treatment of OCD. phobias and anxiety and Rebecca Prust can help. With many years of professional experience working in anxiety related fields, as well as personal experience with anxiety and OCD, Rebecca Prust will help you overcome your fears, thoughts and anxieties in a safe, compassionate and non-judgmental setting. Don't wait; things can get better, and it starts my making an appointment. Rebecca Prust is an out of network provider. This allows total flexibility and personalized care that can go beyond what insurance plans will allow. Many insurance plans will reimburse your therapy costs and Rebecca Prust will provide you with a itemized billing receipt that you can submit to your insurance provider for possible reimbursement.

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Minneapolis Center for Psychotherapy, PLLC
Psychologist
Minneapolis, MN

My training experiences as a clinical psychologist have spanned a broad range of treatment settings (inpatient, outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization) and treatment populations (adults, adolescents, and children). I have worked with many types of people throughout my career: from high-functioning professionals who are experiencing job-related stress, to individuals suffering from chronic and persistent mental illness. Above all, I specialize in helping people heal “relational trauma.” This term is a broad one, and difficult to succinctly describe (but I’ll try my best) —People who have endured relational trauma oftentimes have a childhood marked by emotional misattunement (others not correctly reading and responding to their emotional needs), emotional neglect, emotional or physical abuse, and confusing relationships with others. Typically, those with relational trauma have parents who might have been less warm, more emotionally enmeshed or punitive, or simply too consumed with their own issues or trauma to correctly “attune” to the needs of the child. Sometimes, this trauma results from some major personal or family trauma (e.g., divorce, death, major illness of a family member). So how does relational trauma affect us in adulthood? This can show up in many ways, some of which include: * Difficulty regulating emotions (e.g., feeling constantly overwhelmed by anxiety and fear) * Chronic shame and guilt * Constantly “beating” oneself up or putting oneself down * Difficulty depending on others (e.g., emotionally) * Discomfort with emotional intimacy and problems maintaining healthy relationships * Feeling “empty” on the inside and struggling with identity issues * Worrying about interpersonal abandonment, rejection, criticism, etc. * Excessive need for approval, being overly submissive or suggestible I would like to offer hope — the mental health field has begun to increasingly appreciate the effect of childhood on adulthood. Therapy can help to heal the pain that these experiences have caused, and help you free yourself from repetitive patterns rooted in these experiences (e.g., repeatedly choosing “unhealthy” relationships) I graduated with my PhD in clinical psychology from the APA-accredited clinical psychology program at the University of North Texas, and completed the APA-accredited clinical psychology internship program at the Institute of Living (IOL) in Hartford, Connecticut. At the IOL, part of my primary clinical responsibilities included co-facilitating daily inpatient and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) psychotherapy groups, in addition to completing psychological testing and providing individual psychotherapy services. My time at the IOL offered me unique and intensive training in psychodynamic theory and technique, which still strongly influences my clinical work to this day. After completing internship, I completed postdoctoral training in the psychiatry department at the University of Minnesota, where I received specialized training in the assessment and treatment of psychosis, personality issues, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, and severe depression. Prior to my internship, my clinical training in the Yale School of Medicine and at the Yale New Haven Hospital Intensive Outpatient Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program provided me with extensive psychotherapy training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. While at the Yale School of Medicine, I also received unique training in mindfulness-based interventions, which also strongly influences my approach to treatment. The point in sharing all of this is that I have lived in many places, been exposed to many different types of training and experiences, and have a deep passion for learning and helping people. I believe that my training and skills within the realms of individual therapy, group therapy, and psychological testing helps me understand and connect with clients at a deep and profound level.

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Kielyr Luthi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Chaska, MN

I specializing in supporting individuals through major life transitions, including the transition to college. College can be an exciting, new thing, but it can also be full of anxiety and worry as well. I know how hard it can be to suddenly find yourself on your own for the first time and have no idea what you are doing. I know how hard it can be to feel as if you need to have your whole life figured out at the ripe age of 20. I know how hard it can be to switch majors and feel behind. I love to meet clients where they are at while slowly pushing them to where they want to be. I have a wide background in trauma and anxiety and offer evidence based practices such as EMDR. Contact me today to set up your free 15 minute consultation!

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