ABOUT ANIA, LMFT
Ready to take charge of your life?
I’m a Shoreview-based Minnesota therapist who specializes in helping women own their power, and find ease, connection, and healing in the process.
let me be the first to tell you:
You’re a force.
You may just:
Not know it yet
Be afraid to own it
Not believe in yourself
Worry what it means for you to be a force
Fear being a force
So you:
Stay small
Take on too much
Take responsibility for things that are not yours
Say yes when you want to say no
Overfunction in some areas of your life
Underfunction in other areas of your life
Ignore your own boundaries
Do you need to do something different?
Is it time to stand up for yourself? For what you believe? For your family? For your relationships?
Is it time to heal? From traumas? Heartbreak? Hurts?
Is it time to let go? Of what’s holding you back? Limiting beliefs? Fears? Relationships?
Is it time to consciously grieve? Losses? Conversations? Relationships? Time you won’t get back?
What would doing all of these things for yourself do for you?
If you did just one of these, how would your life be different?
I can help you get there.
How I work
Therapy is what you make it.
What you get out of therapy is directly related to what you put into it.
You always have a choice and staying in your comfort zone is certainly one of them. But staying in your comfort zone may mean you remain stressed out, overwhelmed, and stuck.
In sessions with me, we will challenge the limiting beliefs that keep you stressed out, afraid to take action, stuck in limbo of sorts. And get you to a place where you feel centered, refreshed, confident, and empowered.
Therapy with me gives you the space and container to HEAL.
We are a good fit if —
You want to and are ready to address not only the symptoms, but also the roots of what’s happening in your life
You want to do deep work & uncover the unconscious patterns that keep you stuck
You want to heal, discover, change, and grow
You are ready to commit to therapy and the emotional work it involves
You want to kick your life’s status quo to the curb, and own your strength.
We are not a good fit if —
You just want me to tell you what to do
You’re ok with staying stuck and overwhelmed
You’re not interested in deep & healing work
Status quo in your life works for you
Therapy with me is —
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We’ll explore the layers, complexities, and clear the gunk that interferes in your life.
We’re going on a dig, so staying on the surface is not an option.
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I’ll help you address what brings you to therapy, support you in healing, and when you’re ready - send you on your way.
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Therapy with me is not a one size fits all approach.
We’re all individuals with different life experiences and different ways we experience life.
Therapy is tailored to you and your needs. And we tailor it together.
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The choice of not accepting insurance protects your information from the prying eyes of insurance companies.
You can leave my office without going back through the waiting room, so you don’t bump into others.
And of course, what you share in therapy stays in therapy (ok, with some HIPAA-related exceptions).
My Background & Training
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License & Education
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota
J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law
B.A. in Psychology from Colgate University
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Professional Affiliations
AAMFT (American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy)
MAMFT (Minnesota Association for Marriage and Family Therapy)
EMDRIA (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association)
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Training & Certifications
Certified EMDR Therapist
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Developmental Model of Couples Therapy
Ericksonian Hypnosis
Gottman Method for Couples Therapy, Level 1
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