Therapist based in Rochester, MN
Live free. Live abundantly.
Empowering individuals to overcome challenges and embrace a life of freedom, balance, and abundance through compassionate mental health counseling.
Healing through renewal and compassion
At Novo Mental Health, I embrace the meaning of “Novo”—“to make new.” Guided by compassion, patience, and truth, I help you navigate life’s challenges, rediscover joy and purpose, and achieve self-mastery.
Services
Support when you need it most
Life can be turbulent at times and for those stormy seasons, I am here to help. It is my privilege and passion to help you work through difficult situations and get you back into the business of thriving!
Individual therapy
In one-on-one sessions, my goal is to provide a safe, supportive space to help you explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges with clarity and confidence.
Support for teenagers and adults
I tailor my approach to support individuals at every stage of life, guiding you through challenges with understanding and care.
Couples/marriage counseling
I help couples strengthen communication, resolve conflicts, and deepen their connection in a way that fosters lasting growth.
Faith integrated counseling
If desired, I enjoy integrating spiritual principles with evidence-based therapy to support healing, personal growth, and renewed purpose.
Discover your path to healing: Top specialties
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Trauma and PTSD
Did you have a terrifying experience in life and now find yourself having flashbacks and nightmares? Do you avoid people or places that remind you of it? Do you have intense negative thoughts?
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Mood Disorders
Do you find yourself having persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest in activities once enjoyed? Do you feel isolated and fatigued?
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Anxiety
Is it hard for you to relax, do you find yourself worrying excessively causing your heart to race? Are you having difficulty concentrating and find yourself on edge or easily aggravated?
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Do I have adult ADHD?
Does it seem like there is a remote on random in your brain? Do you struggle to organize tasks, find motivation, and concentrate? Does it seem like there are unspoken social rules you can’t quite figure out?
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OCD
That line needs to be straight…really straight!! Do you find yourself having scary thoughts and ritualized behavior that briefly helps to bring relief from the feared thoughts?
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Eating Disorder
Have you had a difficult relationship with food? Do you struggle with unhealthy eating habits, such as extreme restriction, binge eating, or purging? Is it a struggle to not focus on all the ways in which you wish your body was different (better)?
Other areas of experties
In addition to my primary specialties, I offer guidance for a range of mental health challenges.
Anger Management
Depression
Divorce
Emotional Disturbance
Grief
Hoarding
Impulse Control Disorder
Internet addiction
Life Transition
Men's Issues
Parenting
Personality Disorder
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Sleep or Insomnia
Spirituality
Ready to take the next step?
Healing starts with a conversation. Whether you’re facing challenges or seeking personal growth, I’m here to support you.
Primary approach
I primarily provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Trauma, OCD, Depression, Anxiety, and Eating Disorder-specific treatment modalities to facilitate the best outcomes for you.
Primary Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT focuses on how thoughts influence emotions and behaviors. By identifying and challenging negative beliefs, clients learn to shift their thinking and develop healthier patterns. This structured, collaborative approach includes practical strategies and homework, making it an effective, time-tested treatment for depression, anxiety, and other challenges.
Other Treatment Approaches
I use a variety of other proven therapeutic approaches as well to support your unique needs. Each method is tailored to help you navigate challenges, build resilience, and foster lasting growth.
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Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is an evidence-based therapy for PTSD. It targets maladaptive thoughts linked to trauma. It usually involves around 12 sessions and will include at-home work, like writing about the traumatic event. CPT aims to change thoughts around safety, trust, control, esteem, and intimacy. It helps develop skills to challenge and restructure thoughts, leading to healthier perspective, coping, and recovery from PTSD.
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Exposure and response prevention (ERP) is an evidence-based form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that offers effective treatment for various conditions including anxiety, phobias, and eating disorders. It is considered a particularly effective treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). ERP usually includes a dozen or more sessions and starts with assessment and education. ERP then follows two essential steps, firstly, individuals are directly exposed to stimuli that typically evoke fear, distress, obsessive thoughts, or compulsive behaviors. Secondly, they learn therapeutic techniques to prevent their usual maladaptive responses.
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IPT is a short-term psychotherapy in which therapist and client identify the issues and problems of interpersonal relationships. They also explore the client's life history to help recognize problem areas and then work toward ways to rectify them. There are specific Interpersonal therapies, such as Imago therapy, which focus on intimate relationships. Interpersonal therapy is not to be confused with transpersonal psychology, which is the study of states in which people experience a deeper sense of who they are, or a sense of greater connectedness with others, nature or spirituality.
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Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a method of therapy that works to engage the motivation of clients to change their behavior. Clients are encouraged to explore and confront their ambivalence. Therapists attempt to influence their clients to consider making changes, rather than non-directively explore themselves. Motivational Interviewing is frequently used in cases of problem drinking or mild addictions.
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Solution-focused therapy, sometimes called "brief therapy," focuses on what clients would like to achieve through therapy rather than on their troubles or mental health issues. The therapist will help the client envision a desirable future, and then map out the small and large changes necessary for the client to undergo to realize their vision. The therapist will seize on any successes the client experiences, to encourage them to build on their strengths rather than dwell on their problems or limitations.
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Strength-based therapy is a type of positive psychotherapy and counseling that focuses more on your internal strengths and resourcefulness, and less on weaknesses, failures, and shortcomings. This focus sets up a positive mindset that helps you build on you best qualities, find your strengths, improve resilience and change worldview to one that is more positive. A positive attitude, in turn, can help your expectations of yourself and others become more reasonable.