Tami Wesselink
Fall can be a wonderful season to focus on your mental health journey. While spring brings renewal, fall offers a powerful opportunity to turn inward, recharge, and set new intentions. Just as the leaves change gradually, real personal growth happens at its own steady pace. Therapy provides a grounded, safe, encouraging space to honor where you are, discover what you need, and build meaningful progress—one step at a time. I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), and I’ve spent my career helping adults navigate the ups and downs life throws our way. After several years working in Social Services and Mental Health fields, I returned to school as a non-traditional student to pursue my master’s in social work. Before opening my private practice, for 20 years, I served as both a Clinical Supervisor and Therapist, supporting adults as they work toward meaningful mental health recovery and long-term wellbeing. I will help you make a plan that fits your style and is an investment in life-long benefits. I enjoy helping people recognize their own strengths and challenges. I encourage hope through skill building and reducing negative symptoms.
I am very knowledgeable about community resources throughout the State of Minnesota and can be an excellent partner in navigating other services as necessary.
Searching for a therapist is a huge and brave first step, and I’m genuinely glad you’re here. You deserve support, validation, and a space that helps you move toward the life you want. Please reach out to me, or book a session for a Tuesday or Thursday on my website, so that we can work together to build a life worth living for you.
First session
Grow will send you required paperwork prior to our first session. If you are able to complete this before we meet, this would be great! It will help me learn about you and the reason you are seeking therapy. I also want to get your initial questions answered. Most importantly, our first visit will help us become acquainted and develop your plan for moving forward in a way that feels transformative, encouraging and most importantly, hopeful. Scheduling a time with me is a great first step!
Strengths
I think my greatest strengths as a provider are being warm and open. I want you to feel safe in sharing with me. I have used a number of therapeutic interventions over the past many years that have resulted in an improved quality of life for my clients. I am very knowledgeable about community resources throughout the State of Minnesota, as I have worked and lived in MN for most of my life. I can be an excellent partner in navigating other services as necessary. I believe that a therapeutic partnership of respect and understanding is critical in promoting your hope, healing and harmony. I love to see the progress and healing within each of my clients.
Ideal clients
I love working with adults who are ready to take a brave first step toward deeper self-understanding and meaningful change. Navigating daily challenges isn't easy, but taking the step to seek support shows incredible strength. I love partnering with individuals who are interested in developing practical skills, gain fresh perspectives on their thoughts and emotions, and create positive, lasting change. If you're open to the journey of self-discovery, you’ll find a compassionate and encouraging space here.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT can help anyone to challenge their reoccurring thoughts and manage their anxiety with increased self-awareness. Together, we’ll use CBT to recognize how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. We’ll then use that knowledge to change your thinking patterns, which will help you lead a less anxious and stressed life resulting in more hope and harmony. I have seen CBT work well for many years.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness brings peace through practice focusing on the present moment without judgment. It helps to reduce stress, improve sleep, and increase positive thinking. This is a very safe practice and can be lead my me or practiced privately. I have practiced and taught mindfulness skills for over 20 years in a variety of situations and to people of all ages.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing (MI) helps you find the internal motivation to change situations. I often say that you are the "captain of your ship", but I am eager to help support you and evoke ideas building on your strengths and managing areas where you feel stuck. This is a partnership where we safely navigate situations together towards recovery. I have used MI for 20+ years.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT skills training has been part of my practice for many years. I have supported individuals in group DBT and individual treatment. Although it is the most effective, evidenced-based treatment for individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder, I have found it to be successfully used in a variety of other treatment plans. It is a great supplement to mindfulness skills training. In addition, it has helped individuals gain insight and learn to manage mood regulation and interpersonal conflicts at home, work, and community. Learning DBT skills helps to manage difficult life changes, big emotions like anger and emotions that have affected relationships, and impulsive behaviors.
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Virtual sessions
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- MinnesotaLicense 1642