Wendy Abbott MSW, LICSW (she/her) Founder

Beginning counseling for the first time can be frightening. The journey to emotional health takes courage. Sometimes you don't realize your own strength until you come face to face with your greatest challenges. Owning our own story and loving ourselves through that process is one of the bravest things that you will ever do. Your courageous journey in counseling is a way to reach personal goals, reduce suffering, and get more joy out of life. We have an unlimited capacity to heal ourselves, despite the pain we've suffered.

I create an emotionally safe, non-judgmental, and caring environment for teens, adults, and families to share their concerns and increase self-awareness. I provide a relaxed, laid back atmosphere, humor-filled, and a gentle, yet straight forward approach.

I specialize in anxiety disorders, mood disorders, school issues, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, substance abuse, relationship issues, self -esteem, trauma, parenting concerns, and LGBTQ+ individuals and community.

A relationship of trust is essential to a successful therapeutic experience. By working together with you, I hope I can help you on your path of inspiration, hope, and healing.

Contact Information:

651-238-9447

wendyabbott.licsw@gmail.com

Therapists

Lindsay Ramirez MSW, LICSW (she/her)

Congratulations on taking the first steps towards better mental health. I have over 16 years of experience helping individuals living with mental health disorders develop coping strategies, find balance, and experience peace. I look forward to supporting you in creating lasting and effective change. My practice emphasizes dignity and self determination for every individual seeking recovery, balance, and well being.

I specialize and also enjoy in working with adults with ADHD, chronic pain and illness, anxiety, and other mood disorders. I have over 7 years of expertise in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I am also knowledgeable in ACT and CBT. I practice from a client focused, strengths based approach supporting clients without judgement.

Building a trusting relationship with a therapist is essential to healing. I invite you to take the next step towards wellness. Reach out today and let’s discuss how I can serve you best.

Contact Information:

651-300-4794

lramirezlicsw@outlook.com

Brandy Strand MA, LMFT (she/her)

Feeling stuck? Feeling not understood or heard? Whether you're hoping to minimize anxiety, OCD, depression, low self-esteem, desire to explore and improve your past or current relationship patterns, need assistance navigating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders during or after pregnancy, I offer you support, guidance, tools and skills in going from where you are to how you want to feel. Please note I offer virtual appointments only.

I am an LGBTQ Affirmative therapist with specialized training in mood disorders, postpartum and anxiety disorders. I work with individuals who want to improve their life, relationships with others, with their partner or family members. I am trained in relationships, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

I received my MA in Marriage & Family Therapy in 2001, & have extensive training in couples therapy, LGBTQ populations, postpartum and perinatal mood disorders, cognitive behavioral therapy, and couples/marital therapy. I have worked extensively with OCD disorders as well.

Contact Information:

612-213-6775

brandybrownlmft@gmail.com