FAQ
Where is your office located?
We have offices in Excelsior for in-person sessions. We also do virtual sessions worldwide.
What are your hours?
We have office hours from 10:00 am-4:00 pm CST, M-Th.
How long are your sessions?
Our typical session is about 55 minutes. In-person, out of office, exposure sessions are generally billed at 90 minutes to account for travel time, with 55 minutes being the session time.
How much do you charge?
We offer a free 15-minute consultation.
Initial Intake Evaluation: $300
individual session: $200
Exposure session or 90 minutes: $250
Payment is due at the time of service and will automatically be charged at the end of each working day. Acceptable forms of payment for therapy include: Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, major debit and credit cards and cash. For coaching, we accept cash and credit cards.
Do you take insurance? Why or why not?
For therapy sessions, we are in network with BCBS and HealthPartners plans only.
If you don’t have BCBS or HP, we are self-pay only.
For coaching services, the same rates apply, self-pay only.
How do I set up an initial appointment?
We’d love to chat with you! We offer a free 15-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit. You can schedule that here, email us at hello@therapyoutfitters.com or call us at (612) 327-1211. We would love to answer all your questions.
What is your cancellation policy?
You must cancel 24 hours in advance to avoid receiving a charge for the full amount of your session. We prioritize that session time for you, and it’s often hard to fill the session last minute if you need to cancel. Of course, there are exceptions at times!
With what age ranges do you work?
What do you do in sessions with clients?
Our approach varies depending on what you are coming to therapy/coaching for. We will check in to see how you’ve been doing between our last session and now.
We will review any work assigned between sessions and dig into what is on your mind that day and assess the progress and impediments between sessions.
The methods we use will depend on your specific concerns. We use evidence-based approaches that uniquely fit your needs. A few examples include virtual reality exposure therapy, values work, assertiveness training, psychoeducational, motivational interviewing, assessments, etc.
Do your clients receive assignments to work on between sessions?
What modalities do you use in your work?
We offer various approaches but generally come from a theoretical perspective of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). This therapeutic approach is an evidenced-based behavior therapy focusing on mindfulness and valued action. Essentially, it’s an action-oriented approach that includes behavioral and cognitive behavior therapy.
Clients learn tools to stop avoiding their fears, anxieties, and emotions and accept that these are all part of the human condition. This acceptance allows us to realize that we don’t need to let these concerns keep us from being present in our lives and fully living.
Eventually, clients come to accept their struggles and start making steps toward things that are important to them. When clients become more flexible with their thinking, their world starts opening.
We incorporate other therapy modalities but focus on flexible thinking and valued action.
What is your professional training and experience?
I received my Master of Arts in Professional Clinical Counseling from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota in 2007. I completed my graduate internship at Methodist Hospital at their inpatient Eating Disorders Unit (today known as Melrose Center). I also received a Life and Corporate coaching certificate from Coach University in 2004.
I have experience creating and running an integrative mental health department of an inner-city free clinic and groups and sessions for anxious students in high schools. In addition, I have worked with people struggling with eating disorders in an inpatient unit, LGBTQIA+ clients, coaching college-aged students to function at their peak while addressing their ADHD and anxiety, working at a group practice, and seeing clients in private practice.
What else must a client know to make the most out of working with you?
Great question! The number one reason for successful therapy is your relationship with your therapist – you must feel comfortable. We always encourage you to check in about any questions or concerns that arise. Asking questions and voicing concerns is also great practice in using assertiveness skills!
Aside from connection, your therapist should have skills in evidence-based practices that help you identify patterns that keep you stuck and assist you in setting goals to work through your struggles. Flexibility during sessions and a non-judgmental approach are also imperative to successfully work together. We encourage you to talk to at least a few different therapists to find someone who is the best fit for you.
Most clients would say I’m an action-oriented therapist who always sees the client beyond their struggles. I’m compassionate and supportive and not afraid of challenging you in your thinking or behaviors when the relationship is ready. Clients would say I’m direct, genuine, and non-judgmental and push you to do more than you think you can. I will challenge you when I feel you are ready, supporting you in taking steps toward what’s important to you.
What is something unique that you offer that many therapists don’t?
One thing we offer to the clients we work with is an integrative lens. We don’t just approach your concerns through a therapeutic lens but also through a whole-body one. We will discuss your gut, habits around eating, and may have you speak with your doctor about specific blood tests to rule out any medical reason for symptoms you are having—whether it be anxiety, depression, lethargy, etc. We are passionate about seeing you as a whole person, not just isolated concerns. We will also look at natural ways of addressing your anxiety/stress before jumping to medical approaches.
We are also specialists in what we do. We have personal, lived experience in everything we treat or coach on.
We also love to get our clients outside, when ready and weather permits. We know the inherent value of time in nature and green space and highly encourage it throughout our time together.
What are some fun facts about you?
I am a mother of two boys, ages 19 and 15, and am a dog mom of one incredibly affectionate Vizsla!
Being outdoors is an absolute obsession! I feel so at peace when hiking, in the woods, pursuing a challenging trek, traveling, or working in my garden or yard. The outdoors is my happy place, and I aim to get outside daily, regardless of the weather!
I always love to have a big goal when training. My last significant accomplishment was summiting Grand Teton in the summer of 2019. Before that, I climbed Half Dome, completed the W Trek in Patagonia, the Kumano Kodu route in Japan, Huana Picchu in Peru, multiple full-day hikes in Norway, Slovenia, Banff, Canada, and numerous hikes throughout the United States.
I’m training to canoe/portage the entire Border Route (200+ miles over 2+ weeks) in Canada and Minnesota in the summer of 2024 with a group of six women. Having an adventure always on the calendar pushes me to train and challenge myself daily.
What is one thing you tried that you never thought you'd want to do?
Two summers ago, I participated in a cabin-building course at the Steger Center in Ely, Minnesota! I went in with ZERO experience with tools or building and didn’t know anyone. We were a group of eight women who built a dovetail log cabin from the base up, including learning how to do masonry work. It was a wonderful experience in growth, challenging me to step outside my comfort zone and do something I had zero experience in. We didn’t know then, but Patagonia would be there to document the course. You can see the story here! https://youtu.be/JdKwVWpqRdY
I always embrace trying something new to stretch outside the limits we’ve bound ourselves to. In our work together, I will encourage you to push your boundaries and seek new summits as well!