Child Therapists in Minnesota

Finding a therapist who specializes in child therapy can be crucial for supporting young ones through developmental challenges, emotional struggles, and behavioral concerns. With 21 verified child therapists in Minnesota, you can filter by therapeutic approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and solution-focused therapy to address issues such as anxiety, behavioral difficulties, or family changes. Each Grow Therapy-verified therapist is welcoming new clients and has upcoming availability, offering timely, compassionate support to help children thrive emotionally and socially.

Availability updated: 7/7/2026

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Humorous
Direct
Empowering

Specialties

Child or Adolescent
ADHD
Autism
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I am an independently licensed therapist out of Minnesota, I have been working as a therapist since 2022. Before coming to Grow Therapy, I worked at an Autism focused clinic and I absolutely LOVED the experience. While working there, I was able to utilize numerous resources and expertise to build my knowledge and understanding of clients who have dynamic needs of medical, educational, occupational, interpersonal understanding, regulation, social and family relationships. My clinical background in general is not limited to the diagnoses above, I am open to working with a variety of diagnoses anxiety, depression, etc. My clinical skills show strengths in areas of supporting others work through interpersonal conflict, life adjustment, developing resiliency, navigating intense emotions, and develop personal understanding. Educating and supporting others through the process of understanding how to best support themselves with the tools we have, this is often a guiding component to how I support. I try to make therapy engaging and interactive for each individual to support effectiveness of therapy. I also identify apart of the BIPOC and LGBTQAI+ population and enjoy serving those who also identify within these populations. My focus for client's is to establish emotionally safe and non-judgmental spaces.
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Specialties

Child or Adolescent
ADHD
LGBTQ
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I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field and 3 years of experience providing therapy. I work with older teens, young adults, and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based, and I strive to create a space where clients feel genuinely heard, respected, and supported. I believe meaningful change happens when people feel safe enough to explore challenges, build on their strengths, and develop practical tools for everyday life.
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Empowering
Warm

Specialties

Child or Adolescent
Family Conflict
Grief
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Hi, I'm Kim. I am a warm, compassionate, and down-to-earth therapist who believes that healing happens through genuine human connection. As an immigrant, bilingual professional, and someone who has navigated significant life transitions and challenges, I understand how difficult it can be to ask for help and carry life's burdens alone. My approach is collaborative, authentic, and nonjudgmental. I strive to create a space where clients feel comfortable being themselves while also feeling supported and challenged to grow. I believe that every person has strengths, resilience, and the capacity for change, even when they feel stuck or overwhelmed. In our work together, I combine empathy with practical, evidence-based strategies to help clients better understand themselves, develop healthier coping skills, improve relationships, and move toward the life they want to create. My goal is for clients to leave sessions feeling understood, empowered, and hopeful about their ability to navigate life's challenges.
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Solution oriented
Direct
Open-minded

Specialties

Child or Adolescent
Anxiety
Depression
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Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted from trying to manage everything on their own. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, or challenges with eating and body image, therapy can be a place to slow down, feel understood, and begin making meaningful changes. I strive to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe being themselves. My approach is collaborative and practical — together we explore patterns that may be keeping you stuck, build coping strategies that actually fit your life, and work toward goals that matter to you. I use an evidence-based approach that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), mindfulness-based techniques and Measurement informed care. I tailor therapy to each individual’s unique needs, strengths, and experiences. Whether you are dealing with constant worry, low self-esteem, relationship stress, emotional eating, perfectionism, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, you do not have to navigate it alone. I want to help people heal the relationship they have with themselves, their emotions, and their bodies.”
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Open-Minded
Solution oriented
Solution oriented

Specialties

Child or Adolescent
Anxiety
Couples Counseling
+10
Hi! I am a clinical psychotherapist. I help clients struggling with anxiety, depression, workplace burnout, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and trauma become the best versions of themselves. I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) Method, mindfulness, and Gottman's Method. Gottman's Method identifies and addresses the states of mind and behaviors shown to underlie intimacy and helps partners maintain a positive relationship.
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New to Grow

Specialties

Child or Adolescent
ADHD
LGBTQ
+10
Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, so I strive to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are—without judgment or pressure to have everything figured out. My style is warm, genuine, collaborative, and down-to-earth. I believe the best therapy happens when we work together, combining your expertise on your life with my clinical experience. I value curiosity over criticism, and while I won't shy away from challenging you, I'll do so with compassion and respect. I enjoy using humor when it fits, celebrating your strengths, and helping you recognize the resilience and wisdom you already possess. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, navigating a difficult relationship, or simply wanting to know yourself more deeply, we'll work together to better understand what's keeping you where you are and build practical, meaningful change. My hope is that you'll leave sessions feeling understood, empowered, and a little more connected to yourself than when you walked in.
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Child or Adolescent
Substance Misuse
Trauma and PTSD
+10
Welcome! I am the founder of Pawprint Pathway Counseling, PLLC and a dedicated therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience. Licensed in Iowa, Minnesota, and Illinois, I specialize in helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, and complex trauma. I also possess deep expertise in supporting children and teens facing school difficulties, social challenges, and behavioral concerns. My approach is warm and eclectic, utilizing methods like EMDR, Play Therapy, and CBT to help you or your child find balance and lasting healing.
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New to Grow

Specialties

Child or Adolescent
Anxiety
Grief
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I believe therapy works best when you feel comfortable enough to show up as yourself — without judgment or pressure to have everything figured out. My approach is collaborative, person-centered, and grounded in authenticity, humor, and compassion. I strive to create a space where clients feel heard, supported, gently challenged, and empowered to discover solutions that feel meaningful to them. I work with adolescents, young adults, adults, military families, and individuals navigating grief, life transitions, anxiety, depression, stress, and serious mental illness. I have a deep appreciation for helping people move through difficult seasons while building insight, resilience, and self-understanding along the way. My style blends psychoeducation with practical tools and evidence-based approaches including mindfulness, CBT, narrative therapy, strengths-based and solution-focused therapy, somatic techniques, and play-based interventions when appropriate. Above all, I aim to meet clients where they are and help them move toward growth and healing at their own pace.
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New to Grow

Open-minded
Solution oriented

Specialties

Child or Adolescent
Anxiety
Family Conflict
+9
I am a culturally responsive therapist who recognizes that culture, family experiences, identity, and life circumstances shape how we understand ourselves, navigate relationships, and respond to life's challenges. I strive to create a safe, respectful, and supportive environment where individuals can show up authentically, explore their experiences without judgment, and feel empowered to embrace their unique stories and strengths. With more than 15 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and families, I tailor therapy to meet each client's individual needs, values, and goals. Together, we explore the experiences, beliefs, and narratives that have shaped your life, including strengths and sources of resilience that may have been overlooked or undervalued. My approach helps clients uncover their inner resources, gain deeper self-understanding, and develop a more empowered and compassionate perspective of themselves. I believe that every person has a unique story worth understanding. Through a collaborative therapeutic process, I help clients identify patterns, build on their strengths, and create meaningful change that aligns with who they are and who they want to become.
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Specialties

Child or Adolescent
Anxiety
Spirituality
+10
Hi, I’m Janie Yang — a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and bilingual therapist fluent in both English and Hmong. With over eight years of clinical experience across community-based practice, crisis intervention, and outpatient clinical settings, I bring both depth and range to the work I do with clients. My work is especially meaningful with immigrant and refugee populations, where I draw on my cultural background, language access, and clinical training from the University of Saint Thomas to meet clients where they truly are. My experience spans some of the most complex and high-stakes corners of clinical practice, which means I don’t shy away from hard things. Whether you’re navigating trauma, life transitions, family dynamics, or the particular weight of carrying two cultures at once, I offer a space that is grounded, thoughtful, and deeply human. At the same time, the best description of me is, I am a chameleon. I adapt myself as a clinician to your needs, in order to truly meet you where you are at. Therapy with me is a safe space for you to explore and dive into the stress that is affecting you, and my goal is to help create the mold you need for the goals you have. I believe that healing is a journey towards serenity — not perfection, not a fixed endpoint or destination, but a more intentional, peaceful relationship with your own life. If you are ready to start your healing journey, I am willing to help be your navigator.
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New to Grow

Specialties

Child or Adolescent
Anxiety
Coping Skills
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Chantel is a licensed marriage and family therapist who supports children, teens, young adults, and women through life transitions, anxiety, depression, and relational challenges. She welcomes clients from diverse backgrounds and integrates a holistic approach that emphasizes physical health, nutrition, and strengthening the mind, body, and soul to support healing and recovery. She is committed to creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients can move at their own pace while focusing on solutions that foster growth, resilience, and lasting change.
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New to Grow

Specialties

Child or Adolescent
Coping Skills
Self Esteem
+10
Hello! Welcome! My name is Sarah. I look forward to partnering with you to address your challenges. I want you to feel welcome, supported, encouraged, safe, seen, heard, and valued when you meet with me. Life can be difficult and I want to help make it a little easier for you. I am moving from the school-based therapy world to online telehealth with all populations. I want to genuinely connect with you.
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New to Grow

Specialties

Child or Adolescent
ADHD
Anxiety
+9
I’m a queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing in-person and virtual therapy in Northwest Indiana, as well as virtual therapy in Minnesota and Michigan. I offer affirming, client-centered care for teens and adults navigating LGBTQ+ identities, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and the challenges that come with being human. My goal is to create a safe, inclusive space where you can show up as your authentic self and explore your feelings and experiences without judgment. I blend evidence-based approaches with genuine human connection, because feeling truly seen and supported is often where healing begins.
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Intelligent
Warm

Specialties

Child or Adolescent
Anxiety
Eating Disorders
+7
I specialize in working with people struggling with eating disorders—anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and related challenges. I recognize these aren't simply about food; they're deeply intertwined with emotional complexity, cognitive patterns, and questions of self that demand thorough, empathetic treatment. Through my specialized Modified DBT training, I help clients navigate overwhelming feelings while building healthier ways of coping. I also frequently work with those facing debilitating anxiety—whether it shows up as persistent worry, panic attacks, or avoidance. My practice includes young adults in transition, working professionals dealing with performance stress, and adolescents managing social and academic demands. Beyond this, I support people experiencing depression who want active, goal-oriented approaches to confront negative thinking and rediscover purpose. I work with trauma survivors prepared to work through painful experiences, individuals with mood disorders seeking greater equilibrium, and those navigating identity questions tied to life changes, relationships, or core values. What my clients have in common is readiness—they're committed to actively participating in their healing. They're looking for more than a listening ear; they want actionable tools, collaborative exploration, and proven methods that lead to real transformation. If you're willing to engage fully and commit to your own development, I'm ready to partner with you on that journey.
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Warm
Solution oriented
Authentic

Specialties

Child or Adolescent
Anxiety
Coping Skills
+10
Welcome. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 22yrs of experience working with individuals from all walks of life, and I love working with individuals in helping them with life challenges and barriers to their happiness and living their best life. My strengths include being a good listener, starting where the client is in their life, helping them to change the things that no longer serve them well.
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Authentic
Warm
Solution oriented

Specialties

Child or Adolescent
Depression
Women's Issues
+6
I earned my Masters in Social Work from the University of Minnesota had have been a licensed clinical social worker for 15 years. I have worked in a variety of settings with teenagers, young adults, women in mid-life, and women who are looking toward the future while living in an uncertain world; women who have had an unexpected disability; women who are looking toward a return to the workforce or a career change; adults looking to improve their relationships or their own quality of life; and those grieving the loss of partner, a child, a parent or other significant relationships. Grief and self-compassion are so important in these times.
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Warm
Authentic
Direct

Specialties

Child or Adolescent
Addiction
Substance Misuse
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Hello, Hola! I am Elisa Sarmento, MA, LADC, LMHC, LPCC, based out of Bloomington, MN, fully licensed and working through telehealth in both Minnesota and Florida, practicing for over 15 years. I provide both bilingual (Spanish/English) psychotherapy, life coaching services and am particularly passionate about working with the specific challenges faced by individuals (teens and adults) living in fear and addiction.
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Authentic
Warm
Empowering

Specialties

Child or Adolescent
ADHD
Anxiety
+5
I have a decade of experience focusing on children, adolescents, adults, women, men focusing on depression, anxiety, work life balance, sexual health, sexual addictions, grief and loss, life transitions, domestic violence, eating disorders, abuse against children, relationship health, marriage counseling, pre-marriage counseling, trans gender issues and court mandated therapy services. THIS WORK is my life’s passion and it is a honor to be in this profession. I graduated summa cum laude from the University of Michigan with a degree in Interpersonal Practice and it is my life’s work to help you get to a place you want to be. I provide a safe, nurturing, and non-judgmental environment to help you overcome your past struggles and present barriers. I will guide you to help yourself to master the tools necessary to effectively navigate through the complexities of life with a new set lenses in order to help you reach your full potential.
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Solution oriented
Authentic
Intelligent

Specialties

Child or Adolescent
Anxiety
Coping Skills
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I’ve always been interested in understanding people — how life experiences, relationships, stress, and challenges shape the way we cope and move through the world. Over time, I realized I found a lot of meaning in helping people work through obstacles, gain perspective, and feel less stuck in the things weighing them down. I know it can be hard to ask for support, especially when you’ve been trying to manage everything on your own. I want clients to feel comfortable being honest about what they’re facing while also working together to find practical, concrete solutions that help life feel more manageable and move them toward meaningful, lasting change. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and my Master’s degree in Social Work with a clinical focus from Capella University. Over the past 14 years, I have worked with children, teens, adults, couples, and families across in-home, outpatient, and telehealth settings. I’ve supported people through some of the most difficult periods of their lives, including severe anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, family conflict, crisis situations, and overwhelming life stress. Working in a variety of settings and with diverse client needs has taught me how to meet people where they are, adapt to challenging situations, and help clients find realistic ways to move forward. I see therapy as a place to be real about what’s not working and figure out what needs to change. Some clients come in feeling emotionally exhausted, disconnected in relationships, overwhelmed by responsibilities, or frustrated by patterns they can’t seem to break. My role is to help people make sense of what they’re experiencing, develop practical tools that actually fit their lives, and regain a stronger sense of control, stability, and confidence moving forward.
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Solution oriented
Authentic
Empowering

Specialties

Child or Adolescent
Mood Disorders
Parenting
+6
I'm so glad you're here! I'm an LICSW with over 20 years of experience working with a wide range of clients. My background includes extensive experience serving children, teens, young adults, parents, and families in an outpatient setting. I bring a casual, down to earth approach to therapy with a focus on making the process feel approachable and positive. Showing up as you are is the only thing you need to work well with me. If you're someone who is feeling hesitant to start therapy for yourself or your child, or you’ve struggled to find a therapist who is a good fit; know that my first priority is to help make it feel comfortable, natural and so much less daunting than you might be thinking. Just book a session and show up. Leap and the net will appear! A little more about me: I'm a Minnesota native currently living in Florida. I spend a lot of my time as a sports mom on the sidelines at soccer and volleyball games, watching professional hockey (especially the MN Wild!), and being hopelessly bad at gardening in Florida.
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Authentic
Empowering
Solution oriented

Specialties

Child or Adolescent
Anxiety
Depression
+10
Offering direct, compassionate therapy that turns awareness into real-world change. Feeling a bit stuck in life? Been in therapy before, but not sure how to use your tools? Do you identify as a high achiever or perfectionist who's motivated for change? Then we may be a good fit! As someone who has done therapy before, I understand the first step to transformation is not always easy. Welcome! I'm Janna Fennell, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in MN, VA, and NY. With 10 years of experience, I received my Bachelor’s in Psychology and English from Dartmouth College and my Master’s in Counseling from Bethel University. My therapy style is direct, yet compassionate and collaborative. I create a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental space while staying honest and solution-focused. I use a holistic, integrative approach, blending evidence-based talk therapy with mind-body and mindfulness practices. I ask thought-provoking questions, offer feedback, and challenge unhelpful patterns. This has helped teens and adults learn new tools, self-reflect, and dig deep so they can grow and create changes that they seek. I encourage people to actively participate in therapy and expect effort in making changes to achieve their goals. I use a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities tailored to your individual needs. Some approaches include CBT, DBT, client-focused, short-term solution-focused, strengths-based, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and integrative mental health methods (e.g., breathwork, mindfulness, meditation, PMR, body scan). For clients new to therapy, keep in mind it may sometimes require stepping outside of your comfort zone by learning new tools that you may not have tried before, hearing a different perspective you may not have considered, and even talking about concerns that may be difficult to process, but it does get easier with time. Remember, I am there every step of the way to help guide and support you!
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Frequently asked questions

When looking for online therapy, you can see anyone that is credentialed in Minnesota. We want you to find the best fit, therefore, Grow Therapy shows available therapists across Minnesota from Saint Paul to Rochester! If you’d rather see someone in-person, you can change the filter from virtual and find a therapist near you in Minnesota.

When booking you’ll be asked to verify with your Member ID. However, if you don’t have any of the insurances available you can select cash. Our therapists will have their cost of appointment on their profile. Individual session costs will vary.

The specialty filter is optional. You don’t need to check any boxes to see a provider. However, fit is very important when selecting an online therapist. If you have knowledge or experience to recognize what specialties you may need. For example, your selected specialty, Child or Adolescent, is filtering therapists in Minnesota that work with patients with similar concerns.

Finding a provider with a similar life experience can be beneficial because it can be easier to establish rapport and potentially be understood quicker and clearer.

Your first therapy session is for you and your therapist to meet each other and to ask any questions that you have about the counseling process. This is where you can expect your therapist to do the same as they will ask questions to gain insight into your specific situation. In this first session the therapist is doing their part to gather as much information so they can better assess if they are able to meet your therapeutic needs. Depending upon your provider's specialty, you may also discuss the methods the therapist will use. For additional information on therapy methods, please visit the Grow Therapy Help Center.Some people feel nervous before their first appointment, and that is totally normal! Coming prepared with a list of questions for your therapist may help. Remember, you're taking a brave step by seeking therapy, and it is okay to be nervous as you try something new.