YOu don’t have to stay where you are.
Life can look different on the other side of this.
Therapy based in Minnesota, here to walk alongside you wherever you are in Minnesota, Iowa, & Wisconsin.
You’ve been holding it together for so long. Too long.
It’s exhausting.
The pressure keeps building, and the cracks are starting to show - even if no one sees them.
It’s time to start aligning your life with your values and beliefs.
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Somehow, you’ve lost your footing—and it’s hard to even name what you’re feeling. Between work, parenting, relationships, and everything else you’re carrying, you’ve started to feel disconnected from yourself. It’s like you’re moving through your days on autopilot, showing up for everyone else but barely recognizing your own reflection. You’re not falling apart, exactly. But you’re not really okay either.
Maybe it’s a big life change. Maybe it’s grief. Maybe it’s trauma you’re just beginning to uncover—or something old that’s resurfacing in new ways. Whatever it is, it’s weighing on you—and no matter how hard you try to keep it together, the heaviness is still there. You feel stuck, and you’re not sure what to do next.
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“Things are complicated” doesn’t even begin to cover it. Maybe therapy hasn’t helped before—or made things feel even messier. You’re stuck in the same exhausting cycles: walking on eggshells, repeating the same arguments, feeling the weight of tension that never really lifts.
Maybe it’s a small crack that’s started to spread—or a gaping wound that feels impossible to heal. Trust, intimacy, communication... something’s off, or maybe something’s been broken for a long time. You’re not sure if it can be repaired—but you’re here, which means part of you still hopes it can.
And that’s where we start.
HI, I’M AMANDA!
I am a therapist who genuinely cares.
I provide private pay therapy for individuals and couples who want to break free from painful relationship patterns and build healthier connections with confidence and clear boundaries.
Deciding to start your therapy journey is a significant and courageous step to take. I am glad you are here.
Deep down, you sense that life could be different. You imagine a life where you can fully and authentically engage, knowing change is possible, yet something seems to be holding you back, though you're unsure what it is.
You’re in the right place.
My approach to therapy is about honoring your expertise in your own life and your goals for our work together. I will show up to each session curious, inspired, and engaged, ready to partner with you in ways that lead to the kind of growth & change you’re looking for.
Specializing in individuals and couples who are feeling disconnected from life and want to embrace their true selves through curiosity & clarity.
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When the world sees you as “strong,” but inside you feel like you’re unraveling, this is a place to set things down. And not just the pressure, but also the grief, the doubt, the anger, and the mental load. You deserve the space to put yourself first, to slow down, and to heal. This is where you can come home to yourself—and begin to believe that hope, and real change, are within reach.
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You’ve mastered keeping it together. But at some point, shutting down, constantly holding it in, and pretending “you’re fine” doesn’t work anymore. Therapy isn’t about being “fixed” or a sign that you’re weak. It’s about being real. You don’t even need to have the words to describe what you’re experiencing yet—we’ll find them together. You don’t have to do this alone.
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Couples therapy provides a safe and supportive environment for partners to work through conflicts, improve communication, and strengthen their connection. Together, we will explore your relationship dynamics and develop tools to foster understanding, trust, and lasting intimacy.
How it works
It was a big step just getting here today.
Let’s make the next part simple.
01 - Reach out
I know finding the right fit can be tough, so I offer a free consultation to help us figure out if we’re a good match to work together. No pressure, just a conversation to see if this feels like the right step for you.
02 - Dive deep
We’ll set aside regular time—whether weekly or biweekly—to slow down and really connect with your experiences in a deeper way. Having consistent times can be really helpful when life is busy.
03 - Experience change
Therapy is a place where you learn which thoughts are authentic to you and which ones are no longer serving you. It can’t change your reality, but it can help you see things differently, and find ways to carry it that feel lighter.