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Counseling Session

Find clarity, build resilience, and create meaningful change.

Whether you're navigating a specific challenge or simply feeling stuck, our therapists are here to help.

In-Person + Telehealth • Evidence-Informed Care • Adults • Teens • Families

This Service Helps With

People begin therapy for many different reasons. Some are facing a specific challenge. Others are looking for support, personal growth, or a deeper understanding of themselves.

Common Conditions & Concerns We Treat

  • Anxiety and chronic worry

  • Depression and persistent sadness

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Relationship and family conflict

  • Grief and loss

  • Stress and burnout

  • Life transitions

  • Self-esteem and identity concerns

  • Anger and emotional regulation

  • Substance use concerns

  • ADHD-related challenges

  • Mood disorders

  • Parenting challenges

  • Workplace stress

  • Recovery from difficult experiences

Real-Life Struggles Clients Often Describe

  • Racing thoughts that won't slow down

  • Difficulty sleeping or relaxing

  • Feeling overwhelmed by everyday responsibilities

  • Frequent conflict with loved ones

  • Avoiding situations, conversations, or people

  • Feeling disconnected, numb, or emotionally exhausted

  • Trouble setting boundaries

  • Persistent self-criticism

  • Difficulty focusing or making decisions

  • Feeling stuck despite trying to make changes

  • Repeating patterns that no longer serve them

Signs It May Be Time to Seek Support

  • Stress feels harder to manage than it used to

  • Relationships are becoming more difficult

  • You feel emotionally overwhelmed more often

  • You're withdrawing from activities or people you care about

  • You find yourself reacting in ways that don't feel like "you"

  • You're struggling to move toward goals that matter to you

Common Misconceptions About Therapy

"Therapy is only for people in crisis."
Many people use therapy proactively for personal growth, relationship improvement, stress management, and self-understanding.

"Talking won't change anything."
Therapy is more than conversation. It involves learning new skills, exploring patterns, practicing healthier responses, and creating meaningful behavioral change.

"I should be able to figure this out myself."
Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. Many people benefit from having a trained professional help them gain perspective and develop effective strategies.

What To Expect

1. Getting Started

When you contact MHCS, our team will help match you with a therapist based on your goals, preferences, availability, and areas of concern.

We'll help you complete initial paperwork and answer any questions you have before your first appointment.

2. Your First Session

Your first therapy session is focused on getting to know you.

From there, you and your therapist will begin creating a plan for moving forward.

3. Building Momentum

As therapy continues, you'll work collaboratively with your therapist to:

  • Develop coping skills

  • Improve self-awareness

  • Strengthen relationships

  • Process difficult experiences

  • Build healthier patterns

  • Move toward meaningful goals

How We Work

Therapy Session Discussion

​At MHCS, we believe the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors in successful therapy.

We focus on creating an environment where clients feel heard, respected, and understood.

Relationship-Driven, Collaborative Mental Healthcare

Our Providers

Our therapists come from diverse professional backgrounds and bring a wide range of clinical expertise, training, and lived experience to their work.

Hannah Partch

LICSW

Josie Peterson

LPCC

Nicky Kottke

LICSW

Karen Held

PsyD, LP

Jodie Holzman

LICSW

Valerie Koski

LICSW

Sarah Bowman

LMFT, ATR

Emily Coughlin

LPCC

Merrie Kaas

Ph. D, APRN, PMHCNS-BC

Lori Wagner

LPCC

Patty Jo Herron

APRN, PMHCNS-BC

Rachael Cavegn

LMFT, BCN

Bianca Bodine-Haag

LPCC, LADC

Rachel Hoff

MA, LMFT

Elaine Darst

PhD, APRN, PMHCNS-BC

Eric Larson

LICSW

Beth Rennee

LMFT

Karen Finck

APRN, PMHCNS-BC

Ted Cooper

LPCC

What Makes Our Providers Different

Relationship-centered care

Trauma-informed approaches

Collaborative treatment planning

Whole-person perspective

Experience across diverse populations

Commitment to ongoing professional development

Our therapists work with:

  • Adults

  • Adolescents

  • Families

  • Couples

  • Individuals navigating recovery

  • Professionals experiencing burnout

  • Individuals processing trauma

  • People navigating life transitions

Many of our providers have specialized training in:

  • EMDR

  • ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy)

  • Trauma Treatment

  • Family Therapy

  • Substance Use Recovery

  • Anxiety Treatment

  • Depression Treatment

Testimonials

Elysia P.

"I have been going here for years and my provider gives me a safe place to work through challenging times and helps me navigate my mental health in a healthy way that helps strengthen and empower me. I am respected, heard and valued here."

Insurance and Payment

FAQs About Psychotherapy

Counseling Session Interaction

Ready To Take The Next Step?

You don't need to have all the answers before reaching out.

Whether you're facing a specific challenge, navigating a major life transition, or simply looking for support and guidance, we're here to help.

Minneapolis + Maple Grove • Telehealth Available​

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