Life can feel overwhelming at times. Whether it’s anxiety that won’t let up, the weight of past trauma, or just the sense that something’s off and you can’t quite figure out why. If you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or exhausted from carrying it all on your own, therapy can be a place to slow down, breathe, and begin healing. At Collective Healing Solutions, I offer therapy for individual adults in Burnsville MN and throughout Minnesota. This is a space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered. You don’t have to do this alone.

Individual therapy is more than just talking about what’s wrong. It’s about understanding your experience, reconnecting with your inner strength, and discovering what helps you feel whole again. My approach is not one-size-fits-all. I tailor therapy to fit your unique needs, using a combination of trauma-informed methods including EMDR therapy, somatic therapy, Deep Brain Reorienting, mindfulness, and more. Together, we’ll explore what’s been holding you back, work through what feels stuck, and support your natural capacity to heal.

Whether you’re navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, or simply want more peace in your life, I offer both in-person and virtual counseling for adults in Burnsville MN. Wherever you are in your journey, I’m here to meet you with compassion, respect, and care.

My work as a therapist is grounded in relationship. I believe healing begins with safety. That means feeling safe in the therapy room, safe in your body, and safe to be yourself without judgment. The foundation of my approach is creating a space where you feel comfortable and truly heard. Therapy can be powerful and transformative, but it can also be hard work. Before diving into trauma processing or emotional work, we first focus on building trust and a sense of safety.

As a therapist, I view therapy as a partnership. I’m not here to “fix” you because I don’t believe you’re broken. We are all innately made to heal, and therapy supports that natural process. Rather than following a rigid protocol, I work with you to understand your needs and what supports your healing. You guide the process. Together we find the right pace, focus, and tools.

We begin by identifying your goals for therapy. Whether you want to feel less anxious, sleep better, improve your relationships, or gain more energy and clarity, we check in regularly to make sure we’re making progress. If something isn’t working, we adjust. This is your space and I want it to feel meaningful and supportive.

Because of my background in social work, I am knowledgeable about community resources and am comfortable helping clients access additional supports if needed. I believe that mental health care should be responsive and holistic. It’s about addressing the whole person, not just symptoms.

Common concerns I help adults with include:

• Anxiety, stress, and panic
• Depression and low energy
• Sleep issues or disturbing dreams
• Chronic feelings of guilt or shame
• Feeling disconnected, numb, or out of touch with yourself
• Relationship difficulties and interpersonal conflict
• Trauma, both recent and long-standing
• Feeling stuck or uncertain about your future

These challenges are not signs of weakness. They are natural responses to life stress and trauma. Therapy helps you understand these responses and supports your body and mind in healing. As a trauma therapist, I am here to help you feel more grounded, resilient, and present.

Many people seek counseling because their mental health is affecting their ability to function, connect, or enjoy life. Whether the struggle stems from a recent experience or from events earlier in life, therapy offers a space to process what’s difficult and discover new ways of being.

Signs that individual therapy might be helpful for you include:

• Trouble sleeping, including too much, too little, or frequent nightmares
• Feeling on edge or chronically anxious
• Mood swings, sadness, or hopelessness
• Intrusive memories or flashbacks
• A sense of emotional numbness or disconnection
• Difficulty coping with stress or change
• Struggles in personal or professional relationships
• The feeling that you’re just surviving instead of thriving

These symptoms often relate to trauma, but you don’t need to have a specific trauma to benefit from therapy. We are all shaped by our experiences. Therapy can help you understand your patterns, process emotions, and build resilience.

Working with me, you can expect:

• Clarity about your therapy goals
• Respectful, personalized care tailored to your needs
• Tools to manage anxiety, depression, and stress
• Support for processing trauma gently and safely
• A collaborative, non-judgmental relationship
• A focus on your strengths, values, and unique path forward
• Guidance in accessing additional resources, if needed

I use a variety of approaches to support healing. As an EMDR therapist, I help clients process traumatic memories that may be stuck in the nervous system. EMDR is a powerful, evidence-based method for resolving trauma-related distress. I also offer somatic therapy. This body-centered approach is especially helpful for clients who feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure how to talk about their experiences.

Another method I offer is Deep Brain Reorienting. This technique targets the brain’s initial shock response to trauma and can be useful when EMDR or other methods feel too intense. We can decide together which approach feels right for you. I always respect your comfort and readiness.

As a therapist, I take an integrative, trauma-informed approach. Our work begins by creating a safe environment where you feel supported and respected. From there, we explore what’s been difficult and support your healing at your pace.

My approach includes:

• EMDR therapy, for processing trauma and distressing experiences
• Somatic therapy, for working with the body to release stuck emotions
• Deep Brain Reorienting, for addressing the brain’s shock response and easing emotional overwhelm
• Mindfulness and energy psychology, for regulation and balance

We take time to build a solid foundation before diving into deeper work. Your sense of safety and readiness always guide our path.