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 18 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.

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ADHD
Autism
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Carrie Snyder, MSW, LICSW, LCSW is a compassionate, experienced clinician offering thoughtful, strengths-based support to individuals, children, adolescents, and families. With 17 years of practice, Carrie creates a safe and engaging space where clients feel encouraged to explore their stories, deepen self-understanding, and build resilience. She believes in the power of mindful narration and a collaborative therapeutic relationship to support lasting growth. Carrie brings curiosity, creativity, and genuine care to her work, helping clients navigate life’s challenges and discover meaning and confidence along the way.
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Warm
Challenging
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Child or Adolescent
Anxiety
Depression
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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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Warm
Empowering
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Child or Adolescent
ADHD
Anxiety
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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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Warm
Empowering
Authentic
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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Humorous
Intelligent
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Child or Adolescent
Anxiety
LGBTQ
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Beginning 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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Open-minded
Direct
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Child or Adolescent
ADHD
Anxiety
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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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Solution oriented
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Child or Adolescent
Anxiety
Life Transitions
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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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Child or Adolescent
Crisis Intervention
Family Therapy
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Meet Mike Arieta, LICSW Hello and welcome. I’m Mike Arieta, a licensed clinical social worker with nearly three decades of experience supporting individuals, couples, families, and teens through life’s most complex challenges. Since 1995, I’ve worked across diverse settings—from foster care and homelessness to adoption and refugee support—and have been practicing clinically since 2011. My therapeutic approach is body-based and trauma-informed. I believe our bodies often speak before our minds can make sense of what we’re feeling. This philosophy guides my work with clients navigating trauma, PTSD, and transitions that require deep emotional resilience. I integrate movement-based and somatic strategies to help clients reconnect with themselves and their communities. Currently, I’m completing my Doctor of Social Work degree at Tulane University, where my research focuses on trauma recovery and evidence-informed practices that foster healing. I also hold advanced training in adoption competence and provide support to foster youth, adoptive families, and caregivers navigating complex systems. Therapy, for me, is a collaborative journey. I’m honored to walk alongside my clients as they reclaim their stories, build strength, and move toward meaningful change. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about my work—I look forward to connecting with you.
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Warm
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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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Authentic
Solution oriented
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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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Warm
Solution oriented
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Child or Adolescent
Depression
Women's Issues
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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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Authentic
Intelligent
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Child or Adolescent
Anxiety
Depression
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Dr. Ostergaard is an experienced licensed practitioner with specialized training in neuropsychology. She has been a licensed practitioner since 2006 and completed her fellowship training in pediatric neuropsychology through the University of Minnesota Medical School’s Division of Pediatric Clinical Neuroscience. Her research and clinical interests have focused on traumatic brain injury (TBI) assessment and recovery. Dr. Ostergaard looks forward to collaborating with you to accomplish your goals by creating positive and sustainable changes, ultimately enhancing your quality of life.
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Authentic
Warm
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Child or Adolescent
ADHD
Anger Management
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My professional background started in Applied Behavioral Analysis, where I worked with children on the spectrum in many different clinical settings. Since then, I have acquired my LPC and have found a passion for working with children and adolescents. Through clinical experience, compassion, and empathy, I support and assist those willing to make a positive difference in their lives. I pride myself in providing a safe and supportive space to work side by side to overcome traumas and barriers. I specialize in addressing cognitive behavioral issues. I am fully committed to listening and offering my best professional practices to help you.
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Empowering
Open-minded
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Child or Adolescent
Anxiety
Spirituality
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Hi! I’m Janie, an LICSW who is 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 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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Authentic
Empowering
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Anxiety
Life Transitions
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This season of life has been WAY more than you imagined. You juggle everyone else's needs, and you are realizing you need space for yourself. Friend, I’m so glad you’re here. My name is Jess. I specialize in supporting high-capacity women and their children as they navigate betrayal, burnout, and major life changes. I know what it’s like when the late-night fights with your spouse leave you drained, when work deadlines and school carpool lines blur together, and the days feel like they’re just melting into one another. Maybe you’ve forgotten what it feels like to laugh, to feel light, or to truly enjoy a moment for yourself. You are in the right place. Here is where you get to pause, process, and reclaim clarity, balance, and joy—even in the midst of life’s chaos. I combine evidence-based techniques—like mindfulness, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic strategies—with a compassionate, encouraging approach tailored to your needs. Whether your goals are to feel more confident, create healthier relationships, speak up, or find yourself again, I’d love to support you. My approach is warm, positive, and focused on practical, small steps—one day at a time—so you can cultivate resilience, clarity, and your healthiest, most authentic life. My focus is always on supporting you where you are, meeting your needs with compassion, and helping you move toward a life that feels aligned, meaningful, and manageable.
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Addiction
Dissociative Disorders
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I believe people can overcome difficult experiences and create meaningful change in their lives. My approach is direct but laid-back, and I meet you where you are. Therapy is a team effort, so we will work together to find an approach that feels right for you and supports the changes you want to make. My own experiences with mental health and addiction inspired me to become a therapist. I wanted to help people facing challenges similar to those I once faced and offer the hope and support I needed during difficult times. I have worked throughout the mental health field in residential, outpatient, day treatment, and crisis settings. I also have training in areas including trauma, addiction, autism, sand tray, and body-based approaches. When requested, I can also include Christian beliefs and practices as part of therapy. Above all, my goal is to provide a space where you feel accepted, supported, and able to work toward becoming the version of yourself you want to be.
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Warm
Authentic
Open-minded
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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Warm
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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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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.

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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.