Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Minnetonka
Minnetonka Counseling is a group of independent clinicians dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based mental health services for children, adolescents, and adults. Our team specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Exposure Response Prevention, and Play Therapy, tailored to address emotional dysregulation, trauma, anxiety, and relationship challenges. We prioritize creating a supportive, inclusive environment where clients feel empowered to seek help and achieve meaningful life changes. With decades of combined experience, our therapists balance acceptance and change-focused approaches to meet each client's unique needs.We collaborate with medical providers, schools, and community organizations to ensure comprehensive care. Our clinicians lead workshops, provide clinical supervision, and contribute to professional publications, reflecting our commitment to advancing mental health practices. We strive to make therapy accessible through flexible scheduling, including in-office and Walk Talk Therapy options, while maintaining transparency in communication and ethical standards.
Services
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Play Therapy
Walk Talk Therapy
Individual Psychotherapy
Exposure Response Prevention
Couples Therapy
Clinical Supervision
Parent Workshops
Trauma Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We provide evidence-based therapies like DBT and CBT with decades of clinical experience.
- Our team includes nationally recognized trainers and published authors in mental health fields.
- We offer flexible treatment options including Walk Talk Therapy and after-hours sessions.
- Each clinician maintains specialized certifications in trauma, OCD, and child development.
- We prioritize inclusive, nonjudgmental care tailored to individual cultural and personal needs.
Services
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Our Dialectical Behavior Therapy program helps adults manage extreme emotional dysregulation through skills training in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. This evidence-based approach combines individual sessions with group therapy to improve coping strategies and relationship dynamics. Clinicians with specialized DBT certifications guide clients toward balanced mental wellness.
Play Therapy
Play Therapy addresses emotional and behavioral challenges in children through guided play activities that foster self-expression and problem-solving. Our therapists work with families to understand child-specific needs while developing healthy behavioral patterns. This developmentally appropriate approach helps children process trauma and improve social skills through imaginative engagement.
Walk Talk Therapy
Walk Talk Therapy combines physical activity with mental health support in natural outdoor settings. This innovative approach helps clients feel more comfortable discussing personal issues while walking side-by-side with therapists. Sessions promote both emotional healing and physical well-being through nature-based therapeutic conversations.
Exposure Response Prevention
Our Exposure Response Prevention therapy treats obsessive-compulsive disorder by gradually confronting feared situations while resisting compulsive behaviors. Certified specialists create personalized treatment plans to break anxiety cycles. This structured approach helps clients regain control over intrusive thoughts and compulsive rituals through evidence-based behavioral interventions.
Trauma Counseling
Trauma counseling addresses post-traumatic stress through specialized therapies like Prolonged Exposure. Clinicians help clients process traumatic memories safely while developing grounding techniques. Treatment focuses on reducing hypervigilance symptoms and improving emotional regulation for individuals struggling with trauma-related anxiety and flashbacks.
People
Christina Kress
Lead Therapist
Christina Kress is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 12+ years specializing in child/family therapy and DBT. She authored two DBT workbooks for children and provides clinical supervision to mental health professionals.
Rachel Rippel
Clinical Psychologist
Rachel Rippel is a licensed psychologist with specialized training in DBT, prolonged exposure therapy, and OCD treatment. She offers evidence-based interventions for trauma, anxiety, and relationship challenges with a direct therapeutic approach.
Tammie Rosenbloom
Therapist
Tammie Rosenbloom is a solution-focused therapist trained in CBT and DBT. She provides Walk Talk Therapy and specializes in treating depression, anxiety, and LGBTQ+ mental health concerns with practical, hands-on strategies.
Susan Lieberman
Mental Health Counselor
Susan Lieberman offers integrative therapy for adults and adolescents facing anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. She creates collaborative treatment plans using evidence-based approaches to promote self-awareness and personal growth.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide DBT, CBT, Play Therapy, Walk Talk Therapy, trauma counseling, and specialized treatments for OCD, PTSD, and anxiety disorders for children, adolescents, and adults.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medica, UMR, United Health Care, and Health Partners. Private pay options and HSA reimbursement are also available.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact individual therapists directly via phone or email listed on our website for a free consultation and scheduling.
What is Walk Talk Therapy?
Walk Talk Therapy combines counseling with outdoor walking sessions to create a natural, comfortable setting for discussing mental health concerns while promoting physical activity.
Are your therapists licensed?
All clinicians hold active Minnesota state licenses including LICSW, LP, and LPCC credentials with specialized certifications in DBT, trauma, and OCD treatments.
