Tessa Fultz
Tessa Fultz
Hi! I'm a Licensed Mental Health Therapist based in Minnesota & have a WI license also (only BCBS at this time). I own my own private practice in Minnesota and Wisconsin (telehealth only WI). I can see client in person in Minnesota, Farmington. I received a MSW from Walden University, a psychology degree from Brandman University. With over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, I have learned a lot about what works and doesn't work and am honored to help people on their journey in life. My goal is to provide a safe, relaxing space for clients to help them reach their goals. I love helping others and providing a safe, caring space and tools that work to help others as a therapist. I am also a wife and a mom. We are a blended family. I enjoy traveling, writing, art, family outings, cooking, camping, and reading. I've been through many life challenges, medical issues, divorce, learning and behavioral concerns with children and normal life events as we all do go through. I feel this helps me to relate to others. I try to have a warm, compassionate approach.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
My hope is you walk away from the first session with hope! Hope in your heart that things can and will get better in your life or that you feel you have a safe, calm, judgment free place to figure things out, talk, or find some answers. The first session is mostly to get to know you better, to know your goals, and for you to get to know me. A diagnostic assessment is usually completed the first few sessions.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Since I have been through difficult times and trauma myself, as well as some close family and friends of mine, I feel I can really relate to clients on a deeper level. I also have had anxiety, depression, postpartum, ptsd in the past. Therapy and psychology, as well as my faith, changed my own life for the better and has enabled me to grow as a person. I provide a safe, warm, calming space for clients to process and figure out what is going to help them best to heal, recover, or get through hard times. I really want to help clients find their inner strength, build up their toolbox of healthy coping strategies and and find healing or hope so they can go on to live life to the fullest. Everyone is unique in that and I believe in meeting the client where they are at in the change journey or cycle. I will not push you to go faster or slower than you wish to go. You can learn to turn their mess into a message or your hardships into steppingstones for your future.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I am ready to help anyone of any age or background with a variety of issues, stressors, diagnoses, disorders, etc. I am trained and experienced to help all ages and populations. I do not see couples. I am trained in: 0-5 year old diagnosing classification (DC) and treatment Early Navigator Certificate or ESI/Early Social Interaction for kids with Autism Autism Trainings through DHS CMDE/Autism Evaluation Provider listed with MHCP- DHS MN Trauma Play Therapy Education Class Completion Clinical Supervisor for LPC & LGSW (for future therapists) DBT Skills 30 hour training completed Life Coach Training Certified Domestic Abuse Training Certificate EMDR Certificate- Basic Level
About Tessa Fultz
Tessa Fultz offers therapy covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid and UCare - Medicaid in Minnesota.
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408 3rd St, Farmington, MN 55024, 106 (waiting room)Appointments
Virtual & in-personMy treatment methods
Christian Counseling
This is only if requested. I am a practicing Christian, and open to seeing people of all faiths and backgrounds. I am open to using scripture or a Christian perspective in counseling/therapy as desired and directed by the client. I am open to helping others from all faiths and those without religious preferences, even those who do not want any included.
EMDR
EMDR stands for eye-movement desensitization reprocessing. It is a long way of saying this is a mind-body approach to healing trauma. I approach this with a client very person-centered, at the client's pace and we can do tapping back of forth instead of eye movements. I am open to questions! This has been shown to be highly, highly effective for trauma and anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and other issues. I am also open to coaching and teaching mind-body approaches that help from a holistic healing approach and integrating faith into this as well.
Child Parent Psychotherapy
I have been working with kids and parents for many years. Since 2017 as a therapist/counselor. I have worked with kids at autism centers, daycares, babysitting, and have 3 children and 4 stepchildren myself. I am certified to work with babies and toddlers 0-5 years old and to diagnose them.
Trauma-Focused CBT
I have taken many trainings on this topic of trauma and always learning. I have experienced trauma personally and feel I can relate to others. I have worksheets on it and use CBT in my practice daily. 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. I am also trained in EMDR, another therapy form for trauma.