Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Counseling Partner in Minnesota
Steppingstones Counseling is a dedicated mental health practice committed to providing personalized, evidence-based therapy and psychiatric care. With a team of licensed professionals, we specialize in addressing mental health concerns, substance use disorders, and relationship challenges through compassionate, client-centered approaches. Our therapists bring decades of combined experience in clinical social work, addiction counseling, and integrative psychiatry, offering tailored treatment plans for children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples.We utilize therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and PTSD. Our practice emphasizes building trust through non-judgmental environments while incorporating holistic wellness strategies. Teletherapy options ensure accessibility for clients across Minnesota, Iowa, and Delaware, with specialized expertise in early childhood mental health, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders.
Services
Mental Health Counseling
Addiction Therapy
Trauma Treatment
Medication Management
Teletherapy Services
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Family Counseling
Integrative Psychiatry
ADHD Assessment
Substance Abuse Counseling
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals
- Our team includes specialists in trauma, addiction, and integrative psychiatry
- We utilize evidence-based therapeutic modalities like CBT, DBT, and ART
- Teletherapy options available for greater accessibility
- Our clinicians hold multiple state licenses and specialized certifications
Services
Mental Health Counseling
Our licensed therapists provide individualized mental health counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT and DBT, we create safe, non-judgmental environments for clients to explore emotional challenges. Treatment plans address personal growth, relationship issues, and coping strategies for lasting mental wellness.
Addiction Therapy
Specialized counseling addresses alcohol and drug addiction through personalized recovery programs. Our licensed addiction counselors combine motivational interviewing with evidence-based therapies to treat co-occurring disorders. We focus on relapse prevention and developing healthy coping mechanisms for sustained sobriety and improved quality of life.
Trauma Treatment
We offer specialized trauma-informed care using Accelerated Resolution Therapy and psychodynamic approaches. Our clinicians help clients process traumatic experiences, manage PTSD symptoms, and develop resilience. Treatment incorporates mindfulness techniques and emotional regulation strategies to promote healing and post-traumatic growth.
Medication Management
Board-certified psychiatric providers offer comprehensive medication evaluation and management. Our approach combines pharmacological treatment with holistic wellness strategies, including nutritional assessments. We specialize in treating ADHD, depression, anxiety, and complex mental health conditions with personalized medication plans.
Teletherapy Services
Secure virtual therapy sessions provide accessible mental health care for clients in multiple states. Our telehealth platform supports flexible scheduling with morning, afternoon, and evening appointments. This service maintains the same personalized care and therapeutic effectiveness as in-person sessions while offering greater convenience.
People
Cheryl Kack
Owner & Therapist
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with specialties in relationship issues, addiction counseling, and trauma treatment. Holds ADHD-CCSP certification and provides therapy for children through adults across three states.
Andrea
Therapist
Licensed therapist with 25+ years in early childhood education, specializing in Mindful Practice and CBT. Offers teletherapy for all ages with expertise in attachment theory and trauma-informed care.
Brooke Borst
Therapist
Mental health specialist using Accelerated Resolution Therapy and person-centered approaches. Experienced in treating trauma, anxiety, and addiction with a focus on loving kindness therapeutic framework for adults.
Chris Mokongu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
10+ years experience in psychiatric care, combining medication management with holistic wellness strategies. Specializes in anxiety, depression, and ADHD treatment with personalized care plans for lasting mental health improvements.
Delores Alleckson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Board-certified practitioner in integrative psychiatry with 16 years experience. Combines lab assessments and functional medicine approaches to treat mental health conditions across the lifespan with personalized treatment plans.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide psychiatric assessments, individual and family therapy, medication management, trauma treatment, addiction counseling, and integrative psychiatry services using evidence-based approaches.
Do you offer teletherapy options?
Yes, we provide telehealth services for clients in Minnesota, Iowa, and Delaware with flexible morning, afternoon, and evening appointment times.
What therapeutic approaches do your clinicians use?
Our therapists utilize CBT, DBT, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Mindful Practice, and integrative approaches tailored to each client's specific needs.
Are services available for children and teens?
Yes, we offer specialized mental health counseling for children aged 6+, adolescents, and teenagers with expertise in early childhood mental health.
What makes your practice unique?
Our integrative psychiatry approach combines traditional methods with holistic wellness strategies, including nutritional assessments and light therapy for personalized care.
