Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Counseling Partner in Saint Paul
Take Flight Counseling Services is a dedicated mental health practice serving the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area. Our team of licensed professionals specializes in creating individualized treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs. With expertise in trauma, depression, anxiety, and life transitions, we prioritize active listening, empathy, and evidence-based therapies to foster healing and personal growth. Our clinicians bring decades of combined experience in culturally responsive care, including specialized training in EMDR and trauma certification through the International Association of Trauma Professionals.We maintain licensure through the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and offer flexible scheduling with weekday evening and Saturday appointments. Our mission centers on empowering clients to overcome emotional barriers and achieve their full potential through compassionate, client-centered therapeutic support.
Services
Individual Therapy
Trauma Counseling
EMDR Therapy
Family Systems Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Adolescent Counseling
Couples Counseling
Grief & Loss Support
Stress Management
Substance Abuse Counseling
Highlights and features
- Our team includes trauma-certified therapists with specialized EMDR training
- We create personalized treatment plans for anxiety, depression, and trauma recovery
- Culturally responsive care available in English and Hmong for diverse clients
- Flexible scheduling with weekday evenings and Saturday appointments
- Sliding scale fees available for self-pay clients
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions provide a safe space for clients to explore emotional challenges with licensed professionals. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT and EMDR, we address anxiety, depression, and trauma through personalized treatment plans. Clients receive tailored support to develop coping strategies and achieve personal growth goals.
Trauma Counseling
Specialized trauma counseling services utilize EMDR therapy and trauma-informed care to help clients process distressing experiences. Certified therapists work with individuals to rebuild emotional resilience and reduce symptoms of PTSD through structured, compassionate treatment plans that emphasize safety and empowerment.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy sessions follow standardized protocols to treat trauma and anxiety disorders. This evidence-based approach helps clients reprocess negative memories through guided eye movements while maintaining present-moment awareness in a supportive therapeutic environment that promotes lasting healing.
Family Systems Therapy
Family systems therapy addresses relationship dynamics and communication patterns within households. Our clinicians help families navigate conflicts, improve understanding, and strengthen connections through structured sessions that consider each member's perspective and emotional needs.
Adolescent Counseling
Specialized adolescent counseling services address developmental challenges for clients aged 11+. Therapists work with teens on identity formation, school stress, and emotional regulation using age-appropriate techniques that foster self-awareness and healthy coping mechanisms in a non-judgmental environment.
People
Constance L. Bennett
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Trauma-certified therapist specializing in PTSD and anxiety disorders. Provides culturally responsive care with 15+ years of experience in individualized treatment planning and client-centered therapy approaches for emotional healing.
Willie B. Garrett
Licensed Psychologist
30-year experienced psychologist offering cognitive behavioral and family systems therapy. Specializes in trauma recovery, grief counseling, and workplace adjustment with culturally competent care for clients aged 5 to geriatric.
Vang T. Chang
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Bilingual Hmong-English therapist with 24+ years of experience. Focuses on culturally responsive care for Asian immigrants, addressing relationship issues, life transitions, and trauma through mindfulness-based and strength-focused therapeutic approaches.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, trauma counseling, EMDR therapy, family systems therapy, and adolescent counseling for anxiety, depression, PTSD, and life transitions using evidence-based approaches.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, HealthPartners, Humana, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, and many EAP networks. Contact us for specific insurance verification.
What are your therapy session costs?
Sessions range from $80-$160 with sliding scale options available. We offer free initial consultations to discuss your needs and financial considerations.
Do you offer evening appointments?
Yes, we provide weekday evening sessions in addition to regular weekday hours and Saturday morning appointments for client convenience.
What age groups do you serve?
We work with clients aged 11 and older, including adolescents, adults, and seniors, with specialized approaches tailored to each developmental stage.
Is counseling confidential?
All sessions follow strict confidentiality guidelines under HIPAA and ACA ethics, with exceptions only for imminent safety concerns to self or others.
