Business Details
Mental Health Counseling Services in Northern Minnesota
New Beginnings Counseling was founded to provide a warm, safe, and supportive environment where individuals can explore personal challenges and achieve meaningful change. Our team of licensed professionals brings decades of combined experience in mental health counseling, utilizing evidence-based practices such as EMDR, DBT, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. We specialize in serving children aged 6 and up, teens, adults, families, and couples, with a focus on client empowerment and holistic well-being.Our therapists hold advanced training from institutions like St. Cloud State University and the University of Minnesota, ensuring expertise in trauma-informed care, play therapy, and mindfulness techniques. We accept major insurance providers including BCBS, Medica, and UCare, making quality mental health services accessible to our communities in Grand Rapids and Aitkin, Minnesota.
Services
Individual Therapy
Family Counseling
EMDR Therapy
Play Therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Trauma Counseling
Mood Disorder Treatment
Life Transitions Support
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined experience in mental health counseling
- Our team utilizes evidence-based practices like EMDR and DBT therapy
- We accept 8+ major insurance providers for client convenience
- Specialized services for children aged 6 and up through seniors
- Therapists maintain advanced training in trauma-informed care
Associations and certifications
- EMDRIA
- BTech
- International Critical Incident Stress Foundation
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized mental health treatment for adults and adolescents. Our licensed therapists address anxiety, depression, trauma, and personality disorders using evidence-based approaches. Sessions focus on developing coping strategies and promoting emotional growth through a client-centered framework that emphasizes trust and collaboration.
Family Counseling
Specialized interventions for improving family dynamics and communication. We address intergenerational patterns, conflict resolution, and relationship strengthening using systemic approaches. Our therapists help families navigate life transitions, behavioral issues, and trauma recovery through structured therapeutic sessions.
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for trauma recovery. This evidence-based treatment helps clients process distressing memories and reduce emotional distress. Our EMDRIA-certified therapists use bilateral stimulation techniques to facilitate healing from traumatic experiences and PTSD symptoms.
Play Therapy
Developmentally appropriate treatment for children aged 6+. Uses play to help young clients express emotions and develop coping skills. Our therapists create safe environments where children can process experiences and build resilience through structured therapeutic play activities.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Structured approach for changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. We use CBT to treat anxiety, depression, and mood disorders by teaching practical skills for managing symptoms. Sessions focus on identifying cognitive distortions and developing healthier coping mechanisms through goal-oriented techniques.
People
Jean Heitzman
Therapist
20-year mental health professional with advanced training in DBT, EMDR, and trauma therapy. Provides client-focused care emphasizing support and warmth while accepting multiple insurance providers.
Calliegh Duffney
Therapist
10-year mental health counselor specializing in EMDR and play therapy. Uses attachment theory to empower clients while accepting major insurance plans and focusing on nature-based healing approaches.
Emily Kyllonen
Therapist
Licensed school counselor with 10 years of experience in child and adolescent mental health. Implements CBT and mindfulness techniques while emphasizing early intervention and prevention strategies for youth.
Kayla Meyer
Therapist
Licensed professional with 4+ years of experience treating depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. Provides individual therapy for clients aged 10 and up using evidence-based clinical approaches.
Marla Pogorelc
Therapist
Licensed social worker with 3-4 years of experience in trauma therapy and EMDR. Uses humanistic and cognitive approaches to treat anxiety, depression, and substance abuse issues for clients aged 12+.
Questions
What age groups do you work with?
We provide services for children aged 6 and up, teens, adults, and seniors through specialized therapeutic approaches tailored to each developmental stage.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept multiple insurance providers including BCBS, Medica, UCare, Health Partners, and Medicare. Specific coverage details can be verified during initial consultation.
What therapy approaches do you use?
Our therapists utilize evidence-based practices including EMDR, DBT, cognitive-behavioral therapy, play therapy, and mindfulness techniques adapted to individual client needs.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact our Grand Rapids office at 218-999-7081 or Aitkin location at 218-429-0105 during business hours to schedule an initial consultation with a licensed therapist.
Are your therapists licensed?
All our mental health professionals hold current state licenses including LPCC, LICSW, and school counseling credentials with ongoing participation in professional development and supervision.
What mental health issues do you treat?
We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, relationship issues, and life transitions using individualized treatment plans developed through comprehensive assessments.
