Licensed to practice in Minnesota and accepts 52 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Family Conflict, Foster Care/Adoption and 10 more.
Missy Lee
(she/her)
Hello, I’m Missy Lee, and I bring over 20 years of experience working with youth and families in school settings. As a transracial adoptee, I have a deep understanding of identity, belonging, and the complex emotions that can come with adoption and family dynamics. My background has given me a unique perspective on connection, resilience, and healing. Throughout my career, I’ve supported individuals and families through times of crisis and transition, helping them find stability, strength, and hope. I create a safe and supportive space where clients feel seen and understood, and where we can work together to build on their strengths and move toward meaningful change.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, you can expect a warm and welcoming environment, with the option to include my therapy dog for extra comfort and support. We’ll take time to talk about what brings you to therapy, explore your goals, and discuss what you hope to gain from our work together. This session is also a chance for you to ask questions and share what approaches feel most helpful—or unhelpful—for you, so we can create a treatment plan that truly fits your needs.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
One of my greatest strengths as a therapist is creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can be their true selves. Having spent my own youth navigating identity in a world full of judgments, I deeply understand how important acceptance and understanding are to growth. I have a natural ability to connect with young people, meeting them where they are and helping them build confidence and self-awareness. I’m also skilled at problem-solving with families in crisis, helping them find calm, clarity, and a path forward together.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Family Conflict
Foster Care/Adoption
Other specialties
Anger Management
Coping Skills
Grief
Learning Disabilities
Peer Relationships
Racism
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Suicidal Ideation
I identify as
Hispanic / Latinx
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
Minnesota
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Cash - $175 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
HealthPartners
HealthPartners - Medicaid
HealthPartners - Medicare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Medica
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
UCare - Medicaid
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
Location
Offers in-person in 10000 Hwy 55, Plymouth, MN 55441
Virtual
My treatment methods
Strength-Based
I enjoy using Strenth focused because it centers on a client’s strengths and resources, rather than their problems. I believe that every person—no matter what challenges they are facing—already has unique skills and abilities that can help them move forward. By highlighting and building on these strengths, clients often discover their own resilience and find practical steps toward meaningful change.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I enjoy using Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) with both individuals and families who are looking for support around a specific challenge or goal. This approach helps clients recognize and build on their own strengths, creating hope and confidence as they take practical steps toward positive change.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I like to use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with teens and families to help them better understand how their thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected. Together, we look at the patterns that might be getting in the way and practice new ways of thinking and responding that feel more positive and helpful. This approach helps young people and families build confidence, improve communication, and find practical tools they can use in everyday life.
Attachment-based
I use Attachment-Based Therapy to support individuals and families who are navigating the unique experiences of adoption and adoption-related trauma. This approach focuses on strengthening trust, connection, and safety within relationships. Together, we work to understand how early experiences may shape emotions and behaviors while building new patterns of security and closeness. My goal is to help families deepen their bonds and create a sense of belonging where healing can truly take place.
1 rating with written reviews
April 22, 2026
She was fantastic from the start, I felt super comfortable right away and felt like it was a great fit. We have scheduled 3 future appointments and I look forward to building a relationship with her.