Children Therapists in Minnesota

For children, a therapist who specializes in child-centered care and understands the unique needs of young minds can be instrumental in helping them and their parents/caregivers navigate emotions and challenges. With 14 child therapists in Minnesota, families can access expert support tailored to developmental needs, whether addressing behavioral concerns, trauma, or social skills. Each Grow Therapy-verified therapist listed below is open to new clients and has availability in the coming weeks, providing a safe, nurturing environment where children can express themselves and grow.

Availability updated: 4/10/2026

Warm
Authentic
Open-minded
Direct
Intelligent
Solution oriented

Specialties

Coping Skills
Mood Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
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I work with people to achieve their stated goals as well as to reach their fullest potential. I am a partner with my clients in their care, and therapy only ever moves at the client's pace. From intake to treatment planning to ongoing work, I find that partnership is a positive way to help clients work through their presenting issues, and to find ways to improve their lives overall.
VirtualAvailable

New to Grow

Specialties

ADHD
Anxiety
Autism
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I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 18years of experience. I have experience working with an array of individuals across settings and areas of need. I have dedicated my professional career to offering evaluation, assessment, education, consultation and support to Autistic and Neurodiverse individuals and their families. I sincerely believe that each person holds the capacity and ability to be their absolute best self and I know the importance of strengths-based understanding of our whole selves and those around us.
VirtualAvailable
Empowering
Warm
Authentic
Challenging
Direct
Intelligent

Specialties

LGBTQ
Serious Mental Illness
Trauma and PTSD
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals with complex and high acuity mental health needs. My work is grounded in trauma informed and trauma responsive care, with a strong commitment to creating inclusive, affirming spaces for BIPOC, LGBTQI+, neurodivergent clients, and individuals in rural communities. I work across the lifespan, including children (6+), adults, older adults, families, and couples. My approach is collaborative and empowering, centered on the belief that clients are the experts in their own lives. I often describe my role as “working myself out of a job” helping clients build the insight, skills, and confidence needed to advocate for themselves and navigate systems independently.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented
Empowering
Intelligent
Direct
Open-minded

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Parenting
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Hello. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has been practicing for over 20 years. I work with adults, couples, and families including children, and adolescents. My goal is to work with each person individually from a person-centered perspective. I want you to feel that you are in control of your progress by identifying your needs and focusing on your strengths . My specialties include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, behavioral challenges, post-partum depression, parenting, chronic illness, and grief. I am available to see clients in Kentucky in-person or telehealth, and Michigan or Minnesota via telehealth. The person centered approach means that the client is the center of everything from the initial assessment, to the development of the goals, to the treatment that is provided. It is important that you know you are accepted and with therapy you are able to address the concerns you have and learn to effectively work through them. I understand therapy can feel uncomfortable and the thought of sharing yourself with someone you don't know (yet) can be overwhelming. Give me a call and we can talk for an initial conversation to see if it will be a good fit.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Empowering
Warm

Specialties

Depression
LGBTQ
Trauma and PTSD
My name is Myste. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe in the power of resilience and the unique strenghts each person brings to their healing journey. My approach is collaborative, affirming, and grounding in the belief that meaningful change happens when we feel seen, heard, and supported. I specialized in helping clients navigate anxiety, life transitions, identity exploration and relationship challenges, using evidence-based practices with compassionate, inclusive lens. Together, we'll build on your strengths and develop tools to foster growth, balance, and connection.
VirtualAvailable
Solution oriented

Specialties

Anxiety
Child or Adolescent
Depression
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I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensed in Minnesota with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety & motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Direct
Open-minded
Solution oriented
Warm
Intelligent
Empowering
Holistic
Humorous

Specialties

Depression
Family Conflict
Men's Issues
Hi. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist LMFT with 14 year of experience, living in Minnesota, seeing clients in Minnesota or virtually in Ohio. I like to work with an eclectic group of clients, I enjoy seeing all types and walks of life come though my door. I meet client where they are at now, and work with them towards their goals.
VirtualOffers in-person in Wayzata, MN - Accepting clients in MNAvailable
Warm
Solution oriented
Authentic
Empowering
Direct
Intelligent
Open-minded
Humorous
Open-Minded

Specialties

ADHD
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
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Hello! My name is Rana and I have over a decade of working with children (ages 6+) and adults. I specialize in anxiety, depression, life adjustments, ADHD, parent training, and trauma. I enjoy getting to know each client on an individual level. I aim to create a warm, compassionate, and safe space for healing. Some treatment approaches I offer are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
VirtualOffers in-person in Lake Crystal, MN - Accepting clients in MNAvailable
Solution oriented
Warm

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Self Esteem
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Welcome, I’m so happy you’re here! My name is Jessica and I am a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW). I offer individual and family therapy services. I’m excited about the possibility of working with you. Please have a look around the site and when you’re ready, send me an email to schedule a consultation. It’s nice to meet you!
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Empowering
Holistic
Solution oriented

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+9
Welcome! My name is Sunita Persaud and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) with over 16 years of therapeutic experience. I have provided support with persons beginning at age 8 and provide unlimited cultural diverse services. My journey has included obtaining a Master Degree of Social Work and a Master Degree of Arts in Special Education. I provide virtual psychotherapy for individuals seeking clarity of sustainable change from anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationships and crisis situations.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Solution oriented
Open-minded
Direct
Intelligent

Specialties

Anxiety
Life Transitions
Parenting
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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.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Humorous
Intelligent
Open-minded
Solution oriented

Specialties

Anxiety
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Trauma and PTSD
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I’m Pamela Andrews, LCSW and I help clients who are dealing with trauma, anxiety, and/or OCD so they can feel grounded, confident, and in control of their lives again. My clients are often people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted, even when things look “fine” on the outside. Using evidence-based approaches like EMDR and ERP, along with a compassionate, faith-informed lens when desired, I help clients break free from old patterns, calm their nervous systems, and build lives rooted in clarity, peace, and purpose.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Empowering
Direct
Humorous
Open-minded
Intelligent
Solution oriented
Challenging
Solution oriented
Open-Minded

Specialties

ADHD
Anxiety
Child or Adolescent
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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.
VirtualAvailable
Open-minded
Direct
Intelligent
Authentic
Empowering
Warm
Challenging
Humorous
Solution oriented

Specialties

Crisis Intervention
Family Therapy
Foster Care/Adoption
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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.
VirtualAvailable
Frequently asked questions

Why filter by Minnesota rather than a city like Minneapolis?

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.

Will my therapist take insurance?

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.

How does the Specialty Filter work? Can I find a therapist that focuses on a specific issue?

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.

Why use Gender, Age, and Identities filters?

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.

What happens during the first therapy session?

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.