Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health & Trauma Therapy Solutions
Footnotes Family Counseling Services provides effective therapy solutions designed to help individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges. Our team of dedicated mental health practitioners employs complementary therapy approaches to address negative patterns and perceptions that may hinder personal growth. With expertise in trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, and relationship dynamics, we create a supportive environment where clients feel empowered to achieve lasting change.Our counselors bring specialized training in trauma-informed care, equine-assisted therapy, and premarital counseling, serving the Greater Mankato Area with compassion and professionalism. We prioritize ongoing education and evidence-based practices to ensure our clients receive the highest quality care tailored to their unique needs.
Services
Mental Health Services
Couples Counseling
Premarital Classes
Equine Assisted Therapy
Trauma Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer trauma-informed care with certified trauma professionals.
- Our team includes licensed mental health practitioners with specialized training.
- We provide equine-assisted therapy for holistic healing experiences.
- We serve individuals, couples, and families in the Mankato area.
- We maintain commitment to ongoing professional growth and education.
Services
Mental Health Services
Our mental health services provide personalized counseling for anxiety, depression, and trauma recovery. Using evidence-based techniques, we help clients develop coping strategies and improve emotional well-being. Our trauma-informed approach ensures safe, compassionate care for lasting personal growth.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling focuses on improving communication and resolving conflicts in relationships. We address marital discord, premarital preparation, and trauma recovery within partnerships. Our therapists create a supportive environment to strengthen emotional connections and build healthier relationship patterns.
Equine Assisted Therapy
Equine-assisted therapy uses horse interactions to support emotional healing and personal development. This specialized approach helps clients process trauma and build self-awareness through guided activities with horses in a therapeutic setting.
Premarital Classes
Premarital classes prepare couples for marriage through structured curriculum and counseling sessions. We cover communication skills, conflict resolution, and relationship expectations using evidence-based programs like Prepare & Enrich to build strong marital foundations.
Trauma Therapy
Trauma therapy addresses past traumatic experiences using specialized techniques like CPT and CCTP certification. Our clinicians help clients process trauma safely, reduce symptoms, and develop resilience through individualized treatment plans focused on healing and empowerment.
People
Meg Cornwell
Mental Health Practitioner
Meg Cornwell is a dedicated mental health practitioner with a Master's in Mental Health Counseling. She specializes in trauma-informed care and works with diverse age groups. Meg creates a safe environment for clients seeking personal growth and healing.
Megan McMahon
Mental Health Practitioner
Megan McMahon holds a Master's in Mental Health Counseling and specializes in trauma recovery for veterans and first responders. She is trained in CPT and CCTPII, offering equine therapy as part of her comprehensive treatment approach.
Lori Letourneau
Mental Health Practitioner
Lori Letourneau has a Master's in Clinical Psychology and specializes in trauma therapy, autism support, and premarital counseling. Certified in Prepare & Enrich, she brings extensive experience in serving diverse mental health needs.
Amanda Gerdts
Owner
Amanda Gerdts is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Nationally Certified Counselor specializing in trauma and relationship therapy. As the owner, she focuses on improving relationships through evidence-based practices and trauma-informed care.
Amelia Pfund
Office Staff
Amelia Pfund is an undergraduate counseling intern pursuing a degree in Psychology and Spanish. She supports office operations while gaining experience to advance her future career in mental health counseling.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, and family therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, and relationship issues using evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's needs.
What is equine-assisted therapy?
Equine-assisted therapy uses horse interactions to support emotional healing. This specialized approach helps process trauma and build self-awareness through guided activities with horses in a therapeutic setting.
Do you offer premarital counseling?
Yes, we provide premarital classes using the Prepare & Enrich program to help couples build strong foundations through communication skills and relationship expectation planning.
Are your counselors licensed professionals?
Yes, our team includes licensed mental health practitioners with specialized training in trauma recovery, marriage therapy, and evidence-based counseling techniques.
