Licensed to practice in Minnesota and accepts 50 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Anxiety, Depression and 6 more.
Hi! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor (LADC) and I am based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota working with clients statewide via telehealth. I enjoy working with adults 18+ and specialize in addiction, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and life transitions. I have experience working in outpatient treatment programs as well as individual therapy.
I recognize the courage it takes to schedule your first session so our first session will be used to explore what brought you to therapy and the impact it is having on your life. I will ask some clarifying questions to identify how to best proceed going forward. We will work to establish an initial connection that we can build upon in future sessions.
I strive to provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space as I want my clients to feel as comfortable as possible. My communication style is empathetic, calm, and supportive and I truly enjoy helping others to become the best versions of themselves.
I typically work with clients 18+ who are dealing with challenges related to their mental health or life transitions. This often includes clients who are struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, strained relationships, or low self-worth. I work with clients to identify which areas they need support in and create a plan to learn healthy coping skills and learn how to implement them in their daily lives.
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Cash - $100 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
HealthPartners
HealthPartners - Medicaid
HealthPartners - Medicare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Medica
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I utilize ACT to help my clients learn how to accept difficult emotions and experiences through identifying values and committing to actions that align with those values.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
When using CBT, I help clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns that are causing distress in their lives. I will help clients learn coping skills to challenge this thinking which will lead to a more satisfying life.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I help clients learn mindfulness strategies to help them learn how to be in the present moment with can lead to decreased stress, increased emotional regulation and decrease mental health symptoms which can include symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Positive Psychology
I utilize Positive Psychology to help clients increase their self-worth, identify strengths, set and maintain short and long term goals and increase their resilience and fulfillment in life.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
When using Solution Focused Brief Treatment, I assist clients with identifying their strengths and focusing on those strengths to meet goals rather than focusing on the problem. This model is best used for wanting to create positive life changes in a short period of time.
3 ratings with written reviews
April 9, 2026
It was my session with Galen she was open minded and listened without judgements. She offered solutions and comments when needed.
September 17, 2025
Galen is wonderful to work with and always provides solutions but doesn’t push me to read things or make changes immediately. I feel I can talk to her as a friend and get good advice while also getting compassion from her for what I go through, big or small. She’s never late and doesn’t cancel last minute which is huge for me. After many tries to find a good therapist, I’m grateful to finally find the right one!
July 9, 2025
I have been looking for a therapist to continue on with therapy regarding addiction, communication and a variety of other issues. I have finally found a therapist who I click with priceless Galen was wonderful. Highly recommend.