Therapy Practices Near Me
for children, teens, and adults seeking trusted, professional mental health care close to home. BHSI Clinics offers individual, couples, and family therapy alongside psychiatric medication management and psychological testing across five Twin Cities locations in Brooklyn Center, Golden Valley, North St. Paul, Eagan, and Shakopee, as well as secure telehealth available statewide.
Quick Facts:
- Who it’s for: Children, teens, and adults in Minnesota seeking local, professional mental health support for a wide range of conditions and life challenges, whether in person or via telehealth
- Services offered: Individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, psychological testing and evaluation, and psychiatric medication management
- Conditions and specialties: Anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, ADHD, relationship challenges, life transitions, work stress, sleep issues, grief, addiction, and more
- Types of providers: Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), Clinical Social Workers (LICSWs), Psychologists (PhD or PsyD), Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Physician Associates, and Psychiatrists (MDs)
- Sessions: Individual, couples, and family therapy; first appointment is 50 to 60 minutes; ongoing frequency flexible based on client needs; in-person may be required per provider discretion
- Telehealth: Available statewide across all of Minnesota via secure, HIPAA-compliant platform
- Locations: Brooklyn Center (651-769-6250), Golden Valley (651-769-6300), North St. Paul (651-769-6400), Eagan (651-769-6200), and Shakopee (651-769-6500)
- Administration hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30AM to 5:00PM; call 651-769-6565 to schedule
- Insurance: Aetna, BHP, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Cigna, Health Partners, Humana, Medica, Medicaid, Medicare, MinnesotaCare, Tricare and Triwest, United Health Care, UBH, UCare, Value Options, AmericasPPO, HealthEZ, SolarteHealth, Hennepin Health, and South Country Health Alliance; call 651-769-6565 to verify your specific plan
What therapy practices are near me?
When searching for therapy practices near me, it’s helpful to know what types of services are offered locally. Behavioral Health Services (BHSI) provides trusted, professional care across multiple locations, ensuring you don’t have to travel far to get the support you need. Whether you live in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington, or the surrounding suburbs, there are therapy practices near you that specialize in mental health care for individuals, couples, and families.
Our practices are designed to be welcoming, accessible, and tailored to your specific needs. By choosing a local practice, you benefit from community-based providers who understand the unique challenges of living and working in your area.
How do I choose the right therapy practice?
Finding the right therapy practices near me isn’t just about convenience—it’s about fit. Consider these factors when making your choice:
Specialties:
Does the practice offer therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, or family conflict?
Approach:
Some therapists use cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), others use psychodynamic or solution-focused methods.
Comfort level:
You should feel safe and supported in the environment.
Location:
Choosing a nearby practice increases the likelihood you’ll stay consistent with sessions.
Reviews & credentials:
Licensed providers with strong community reputations are always a good sign.
Whatever You’re Facing, Our Behavioral Health Services Have The Tools to Help
How to Get Started at a BHSI Therapy Practice Near You
1. Reach Out: Call BHSI at 651-769-6565 or fill out the form on the page to get started. Administration is available Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 5:00PM to answer questions and help you find the right location and provider for your needs.
2. Intake and Paperwork: Complete intake forms before your first appointment, either at home by printing them from the BHSI forms page or in the clinic on the day of your visit. Bring a list of any current medications or the actual pill bottles if relevant to your care.
3. First Appointment (50 to 60 Minutes): Meet with a licensed therapist or psychiatric provider at your nearest BHSI location or via telehealth. Your provider will get to know you, learn about the challenges you are facing, and begin developing a personalized plan tailored to your specific needs and goals.
4. Finding the Right Fit: BHSI’s diverse team of providers means you can be matched with the right type of clinician for your situation, whether that is a therapist, psychologist, psychiatric nurse practitioner, or psychiatrist, ensuring your care is as targeted and effective as possible from the start.
5. Active Treatment: Using evidence-based approaches tailored to your needs, sessions address the specific conditions, patterns, and challenges affecting your mental health and daily functioning, with the goal of both short-term relief and long-term wellbeing.
6. Coordinated Care: Where appropriate, BHSI coordinates therapy and medication management in one place across its five clinic locations, ensuring every aspect of your mental health is being addressed comprehensively and collaboratively.
7. Ongoing Support: Session frequency is adjusted as you progress, with flexible scheduling available at all five BHSI clinic locations in Brooklyn Center, Golden Valley, North St. Paul, Eagan, and Shakopee, as well as via telehealth statewide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of therapists work in therapy practices?
When you look for therapy practices near me, you may encounter different types of professionals. Each brings unique skills to the table:
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Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs): Specialists in talk therapy and coping skills.
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Marriage & Family Therapists (LMFTs): Experts in relationship dynamics, family therapy, and couples’ counseling.
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Clinical Social Workers (LICSWs): Provide therapy and connect clients with community resources.
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Psychologists (PhD or PsyD): Trained in advanced therapy techniques, assessments, and research-backed care.
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Psychiatrists (MDs): Medical doctors who can prescribe medication when necessary.
Our BHSI team brings together a diverse group of providers so you can find the right fit for your goals.
Do therapy practices take insurance?
Can I get virtual sessions from local therapy practices?
Yes! Many therapy practices near me now offer virtual therapy sessions, making it easier than ever to access mental health care from home. Whether you prefer in-person care or telehealth, BHSI provides both options.
Virtual sessions are especially useful if:
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You live in a rural area with limited access.
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You have mobility or transportation challenges.
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You prefer the privacy of home.
Telehealth sessions are secure, HIPAA-compliant, and effective for a wide range of concerns. Studies published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology confirm that online therapy can be just as effective as in-person sessions for issues like depression and anxiety.
What can I expect to happen at my first appointment?
- First, you will complete some paperwork. You can actually do this part ahead of time at home by printing out the forms. Click here to go to the forms page.
- If you are already prescribed medications for mental health or other medical conditions, please bring to your appointment a list of your medications or the actual pill bottles.
- Then you will meet with a therapist for about 50-60 minutes who will get to know you, learn about the problems you’ve been encountering, and make a plan to help. If the plan includes returning for more appointments — therapy appointments, or a medication evaluation, or both — those will be scheduled after your first appointment.
What should I do if I'm in crisis?
- If you are in a life threatening situation, call 911 or go to a hospital Emergency Room.
- If your situation is not emergent, and if you would like to meet with your BHSI therapist soon, call for an appointment. We can often find a time in the next few days.
- Crisis Connection: 612-379-6363.
- Hennepin County Crisis Intervention Center: 612-873-3161
- Ramsey, Dakota, and Washington Counties Mental Health Crisis: 651-266-7900
- Anoka County: Riverwind Crisis Services 763-755-3801
- For non-emergencies, United Way’s First Call for Help: 211.
- Scott County Crisis Line:
- 8am – 4:30pm: Call 952-496-8481 for crisis appointment during business hours.
- 4:30pm – 8am: Call 952-818-3702 for Scott County Crisis Response mobile services.
- Carver County Crisis Line:
- 24/7 (952) 442-7601
How long are appointments?
What's the difference between a psychologist, psychiatric provider, psychotherapist and therapist?
- “Psychotherapist” and “therapist” are often used interchangeably, and are generic descriptors for professionals who help individuals, couples, and/or families to solve problems through dialogue or “talk therapy.” At BHSI our therapists all hold masters or doctoral degrees (or both) in their field, and are licensed by the State of Minnesota as either psychologists, clinical social workers, professional counselors, or marriage/family therapists.
- Psychologists are also licensed to perform psychological testing.
- Psychiatrists are physicians (MDs). They have graduated from medical school and specialize in treating people with mental/emotional disorders. BHSI psychiatrists recommend, prescribe and monitor medications, and sometimes provide therapy.
- Psychiatric providers also include Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), Certified Nurse Practitioners (CNPs), Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, Physician Associates (PA-Cs), etc.
Brooklyn Center
Eagan
Golden Valley
North St Paul
Shakopee
Telehealth
Clinic Locations
Brooklyn Center
Clinic Director: Jen Pohl, PsyD, LP
651-769-6250 fax: 651-769-6299
Eagan
Clinic Director: Gary Muchow, PhD, LMFT
651-769-6200 fax: 651-769-6249
Golden Valley
Clinic Director: Rachel Giersdorf, PsyD, LP
651-769-6300 fax: 651-769-6349
North St Paul
Clinic Director: Molly McClure, MSW, LICSW
651-769-6400 fax: 651-769-6449
Shakopee
Clinic Director: Lisa Zietlow, MA, LMFT
651-769-6500 fax: 651-769-6549
Administrative Contacts
Administration hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30-5:00
2497 7th Ave. Suite 108
North St. Paul, MN 55109
Registration | Schedule first appointment
651-769-6565
651-769-6599 Fax
Traci Taylor 651-769-6432
Accounts payable, HR, Payroll
Yin May Aung 651-769-6438
651-769-6599 Fax
Supervisor of Coordinators,
Mary Palmer, 651-769-6424
651-769-6434
651-769-6599 Fax
Lynette Johnston 651-769-6434
Mark Lethert 651-769-6437
