Therapists for college students near University of Minnesota
CARE Counseling of Minnesota
At CARE Counseling, our clinicians genuinely care about the challenges you're facing. We'll get to know you and work together to build a positive, supportive therapeutic relationship. We are here to help you set and achieve your own personal goals, guiding you every step of the way. CARE offers in-person and telehealth services, to attend in the privacy of your own space.
Taiah Diaz, MA, LMFT
Hi, I’m Taiah. I provide virtual therapy for teens and adults, including individuals, couples, and families. I’m especially focused on neuro-affirming care and creating a space where neurodivergent students and others feel understood, respected, and not pressured to mask or fit a narrow idea of how they “should” communicate or function. I work with people navigating school stress, burnout, relationship challenges, identity exploration, and patterns that feel hard to shift. My approach is collaborative and supportive, with a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful change. I draw from CBT, DBT, strengths-based, and systemic approaches, and tailor support to each person’s needs, communication style, and goals. My goal is to make therapy practical, accessible, and grounded in real life. My background includes outpatient therapy, eating disorder care, and supporting families and couples impacted by substance use. I especially enjoy working with neurodivergent students, parents, couples, and families who want to build environments and relationships that feel more authentic and sustainable.
Great Mental Wellness
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with three years of experience in advanced practice, built on over eight years of dedicated work in mental health and more than a decade in nursing overall. I have had the privilege of caring for individuals across a wide range of settings, including outpatient and inpatient psychiatry, crisis stabilization centers, and correctional environments, which has given me a deep appreciation for the unique stories and challenges each person brings to treatment. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and ADHD.
Lyght Bulb Moments LLC
I specialize in working with college and graduate students who feel overwhelmed, burned out, anxious, or emotionally stuck. I support students dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep issues, ADHD, and major life transitions. As both a mental health provider and a university professor, I understand academic pressure and student life firsthand. My approach is supportive, down-to-earth, and focused on helping you feel more grounded and confident.
Mental Wellness Counseling
Our practice understands the unique challenges and stressors faced by college students, from academic pressures to social and emotional struggles. We offer, non-judgemental space for students to explore their thoughts, feelings and concerns. We address issues such as anxiety, depression, relationss and self discovery. We prioritize empathy,active listening, and personalized support to help students achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being.
Jill Staloch
I take a holistic approach to well-being, recognizing the deep connection between physical, emotional, and mental health. Whether you’re facing stress, anxiety, life transitions, health concerns, or simply feeling stuck, I will meet you where you are. Together, we’ll work toward healing, resilience, and meaningful change. You can view my insurance and schedule appointments with me at:https://care.headway.co/providers/jill-staloch
Open Minds pllc
I'm Julie TenBrook, PHMNP. I'm the owner of Open Minds. Open Minds symbolizes acceptance, on my part, of who you are without judgement. It, also, symbolizes the opening of your mind to change and healing. Being in college is a time of rapid growth. This can be hard. Figuring out how to navigate school, new relationships, new routines and define who you are as a young adult can be stressful. If you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and anxious, I can help. Treatment is tailored to what you need. It is usually multi-modal and not "just" medications or "just" therapy. Everyone's needs are different and we can design a treatment plan that fits you.
MICAH DUKE
Micah Duke is dual board-certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and board-certified as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. He has nearly two decades of experience helping adults and children in crisis and emergency situations. Micah self-identifies as a "professional student" and understands the many stresses associated with leaving home and attending college. He believes in a holistic, person-centered approach to mental health that focuses on both the physical and mental stresses of life. He also believes that everybody needs someone to talk to sometime so nobody should ever feel stigmatized for seeking mental health help.
Bridget Mozina
Are you struggling in your relationships? Has anxiety or depression made it difficult to get through the day? Are you just not feeling like yourself or doing the things you used to enjoy? My name is Bridget Mozina, MA, LMFT, and I believe sometimes life throws us challenges, and therapy can be helpful in navigating through those. I enjoy supporting people with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, perfectionism, and self-harm. Along with a warm and accepting environment, I also bring humor and authenticity. I help people discover their strengths, gain insight, and develop the tools for lasting change.
InnerClarity Psychiatry & Wellness
I am Aicha, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner committed to helping individuals restore balance, emotional wellness, and joy in their lives. My approach is integrative and patient-centered, combining traditional medicine with holistic, evidence-based practices to support mental well-being. My treatment philosophy is grounded in the belief that healing is most effective when the whole person is supported—mind, body, and lifestyle. I provide comprehensive care that may include medication management, supportive therapy, lifestyle guidance, lab evaluation, and nutraceutical recommendations to promote lasting emotional and physical health. I specialize in supporting individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, and related mood concerns, helping them move beyond symptom relief toward increased stability, confidence, and daily functioning. With dual certification in psychiatry and family medicine, I bring a unique and well-rounded perspective to mental health care—one that recognizes the essential connection between physical and emotional health. Whether you are considering medication for the first time or seeking a provider who blends medical and holistic strategies, I am here to offer thoughtful, individualized support every step of the way.whole person is supported—mind, body, and lifestyle. I offer a comprehensive approach that includes medication management, supportive therapy, lifestyle education and coaching, lab testing, and nutraceutical recommendations to promote lasting emotional and physical well-being. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, and related mood concerns move beyond symptom management toward renewed energy for daily life. With dual certification in psychiatry and family medicine, I bring a unique perspective to mental health care—one that honors the connection between physical health and mental well being. Whether you’re exploring medication for the first time or seeking a provider who integrates medical and holistic strategies, I’m here to support you with an individualized, thoughtful approach to wellness.
DBT-PTSD Specialists of Minnesota
At DBT-PTSD Specialists, we pride ourselves on having a client-first focus from the first time you call to schedule a session, throughout your treatment, to when you graduate from the DBT program. Being client-first means our mental health professionals get to know you as a person, understand your goals, and design treatment plans tailored to the life you want to live. We offer trauma-informed adult services and multiple adolescent services to connect each person with the most fitting resources available. We are a small clinic with less than 20 mental health professionals from a variety of educational backgrounds, including clinical mental health counseling and social work. Being a small clinic means we can easily coordinate care, collaborate, and get to know the people we work with at an individual level. Our work is centered around core values, including: prioritizing client care, approaching work with a dialectical perspective, creating a safe space, applying critical consciousness, and being an employer of choice.
Ample Grace Psychiatry
Do any of these statements sound familiar? You worry too much. You must drag yourself out of bed every morning and often wake up feeling sad for no apparent reason. You have not been able to move past a traumatic experience. Your mind wanders, and you cannot focus on a task. My friend, welcome, you have come to the right place, and we will take good care of you. If you do not want medication, that is fine. We incorporate therapy, functional psychiatry, complementary/alternative treatment in our approach. We want to prioritize your happiness and wellness, which is why we are very affordable and also accept insurance. I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner licensed to diagnose, treat, and prescribe psychiatric medications. The conditions we treat include depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, ADHD, Autism. I provide initial psychiatric evaluations, ongoing medication management, therapy, mindset/life coaching, and nutritional counseling. Each day, you grow older. Each day of your life has the ability to be monumental, but each day only happens once. Every moment of every day, you're given a chance to make a lasting memory. Create a memory that you'll be proud to share. Pick up the phone or shoot us a text, we will be here. Our sessions/visits are over a secured online platform.
Angela Mendez-Vanegas
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 10 years of experience working in the field. For the past 7 years I have been working at a college campus in Minnesota focusing on working with BIPOC students. I have worked in various community settings as well as private practice. I have worked with individuals struggling with adjustment and mental health concerns such as depression and anxiety. I am aware of how difficult it can be for college students to transition to adulthood as well as manage high stress of school, family and work.
Kristin Petersen
I am so happy you are here! Prioritizing your mental health and wellness is important to overall wellbeing. I have experience working with people who suffer from depression, anxiety, personality disorders, behavioral issues, relationship issues, trauma and crisis. My goal is for us to work as a team, partnering together to help you in your journey to wellness. My style of therapy varies depending on what you are experiencing. Therapist and client relationships are built on trust and communication. Our time spent together is your time, working on your struggles. Book directly at www.headway.co/providers/kristin-petersen Having experience working with people of all ages, backgrounds, and diagnoses I can offer a variety of approaches and modalities. I like to use client insight, solution focused, person centered, and cognitive approaches to help clients address mental health needs. My approach to therapy is open and honest communication while fostering a supportive environment so that you feel comfortable in what can be a very difficult, vulnerable state. Working with me is judgement free and confidential. I am honored to be afforded the opportunity to help those in need, and never take that for granted.
Rebecca Prust, LICSW
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.
Cheri A Dod-Good, MS, LPC
Live well, love well, work well. Going to therapy is something everyone can benefit from. When you are facing life’s troubles, therapy assists you in effectively addressing those troubles; transforming pain into joy, conflict into peace, and loneliness into love. Therapy helps people live well, love well, and work well. Whatever state you find yourself in, you will find a caring listener, a resource for finding your strength in a comforting space. Offering online telehealth counseling session.
Ann Dillard
As the founder of KIP Consulting Services, LLC, Ms. Ann is passionate about instilling hope and empowering individuals to live their best lives. She operates a thriving private practice in Decatur, GA, where she offers mental health services to teen girls and their families. Ms. Ann hosts conversation circles and coaching programs internationally, where she helps women of all ages to navigate challenges in their mother/daughter relationships She is the co-author of the Amazon #1 Bestseller Unchain My Legacy and has contributed to several other publications. Ms. Ann has created several tools to help foster healthy relationships and stronger mothers and daughter bonds, as well as parents and their teenagers. Ann Dillard is a Certified Brainspotting therapist, Daring Way Facilitator, Internal Family Systems, and Somatic Experiences trained.
D. Joel Marquart
D. Joel Marquart has 10 years of clinical experience specializing in ADHD, relationships, major life transitions, and inner-child work. He especially enjoys helping clients integrate childhood wounds, build self-compassion, and foster a stronger sense of self and purpose. He firmly believes healing only occurs when safety and trust are established enough to risk vulnerability. SPECIALTIES: Life transitions Perfectionism/Procrastination Personal growth and self-esteem Marriage and partnerships ADD/ADHD LGBTQIA+
Charlie Health
Charlie Health is a virtual behavioral health program for adolescents and young adults with moderate or severe mental health concerns or co-occurring substance use or eating disorders. Designed to meet the needs of those who require more than weekly therapy, our program combines curated group therapy, individual therapy, and family therapy into personalized treatment programs. We are helping to serve those who are in crisis, or have been historically underserved, by eliminating the most significant treatment barriers: geographical and financial access. We work with nearly all commercial insurance nationwide and have no waitlist, thereby helping people access quality, evidence-based care regardless of insurance, location, or other barriers.
Ekaete Oyeka, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Welcome to a space where your mental health and well-being are the top priority. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for understanding and addressing your unique psychological needs. My journey in tele-psychiatry has equipped me to expertly conduct psychiatric evaluations, ensuring that you receive personalized care tailored to your situation. I believe in the power of communication and collaboration, which is why I always strive to create a care plan that aligns with your health goals. My approach is grounded in professionalism, empathy, and respect for your confidentiality. With a strong foundation in technology, I utilize the latest electronic health record systems to maintain accurate and timely documentation of your progress. My proficiency in an array of software tools means that no matter where you are, you can count on efficient and secure care. My commitment to excellence in nursing and leadership is reflected in my affiliations with prestigious societies such as the American Nurses Association, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, and the American Psychiatric Nurses Association. As a lifelong learner, I continue to expand my knowledge and skills to serve you better. Let's work together towards a healthier mind and a happier life.