Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in St. Paul
At Cardinal Psychotherapy, we specialize in holistic and personalized mental health care for individuals, families, and couples. Our team of trauma-trained therapists utilizes advanced modalities such as EMDR, Brainspotting, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy to address complex emotional challenges. With both in-person and teletherapy options available, we prioritize creating a safe, comfortable environment for clients to explore self-discovery and healing.Our clinicians bring diverse expertise in areas like anxiety, depression, trauma, and LGBTQ+ issues, ensuring tailored care that respects each client's unique journey. We emphasize integrative approaches that combine traditional therapy with somatic, mindfulness, and creative techniques to foster comprehensive wellness.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Trauma Therapy
Teletherapy
EMDR
Brainspotting
Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Music Therapy
Parent Coaching
Play Therapy
Highlights and features
- Our trauma-trained therapists utilize cutting-edge modalities like EMDR and ART
- We offer both in-person and secure teletherapy appointment options
- Clinicians specialize in diverse areas including neurodivergence and LGBTQ+ care
- Free 20-minute consultations available with all therapists
- Intake Coordinator matches clients with best-fit practitioners
Services
EMDR Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps clients heal from traumatic memories using guided eye movements. This evidence-based approach effectively treats PTSD, anxiety, and depression by reprocessing distressing experiences. Our certified therapists use bilateral stimulation to reduce the emotional impact of past traumas.
Brainspotting
Brainspotting accesses unprocessed trauma through specific eye positions and somatic awareness. This brain-body therapy effectively addresses emotional and physical symptoms from past experiences. Our trained clinicians use this technique to help clients process and release stored traumas in a safe environment.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy
ART combines voluntary image replacement with rapid eye movements to reduce trauma-related distress. This brief intervention often shows significant improvement in 1-4 sessions. Our therapists use ART to help clients reframe upsetting memories and associated physical sensations.
Music Therapy
Board-certified music therapists use evidence-based interventions to address emotional and mental health needs. This clinical approach helps manage stress, anxiety, and depression through music creation and listening. Sessions incorporate musical elements to support emotional expression and healing.
Teletherapy
Secure online therapy sessions provide flexible mental health care from any location. Our HIPAA-compliant platform supports convenient scheduling for clients with busy lifestyles. Virtual appointments maintain the same therapeutic quality as in-person sessions while offering greater accessibility.
People
Andrea Scharlatt
Clinical Director
Licensed therapist specializing in existential psychotherapy and life purpose coaching. Integrates neuroscience with mindfulness practices to support holistic healing for adult clients seeking deep personal transformation.
Erin Fox
Music Therapist
Board-certified music therapist using creative modalities for emotional exploration. Specializes in grief counseling and couples therapy, incorporating music-based techniques to facilitate self-discovery and processing of complex emotions.
Tatyanna McIntyre
Clinical Intern
Emerging clinician focusing on neurodivergence and sensory processing challenges. Works with children and adults using trauma-informed approaches to create safe spaces for personal growth and self-acceptance.
Melody Cahoon
Addiction Specialist
Dual-licensed therapist addressing addiction recovery and mental health concerns. Utilizes creative arts background to help clients process experiences that are difficult to articulate through traditional verbal therapy alone.
Der Yang
Family Therapist
Mental health practitioner supporting clients with family conflict and prenatal/postpartum challenges. Helps individuals develop emotional balance and improve relationships through personalized therapeutic interventions.
Questions
How do I get started as a new client?
Fill out our new client appointment request form to schedule a free consultation. Our Intake Coordinator will help match you with the right therapist based on your needs.
Can I use my health insurance for therapy sessions?
We accept most major insurance providers including Blue Cross Blue Shield and UCare. We'll verify your benefits before your first session to clarify coverage details.
Are evening or weekend appointments available?
Yes, many therapists offer flexible scheduling with evening and weekend availability. Teletherapy options also provide additional scheduling flexibility for busy clients.
What's the difference between coaching and therapy?
Therapy focuses on diagnosing and treating mental health conditions, while coaching emphasizes goal-setting and personal development without clinical diagnosis.
How do I choose the right therapist?
We recommend selecting 2-3 potential therapists based on specialties and availability. Our Intake Coordinator helps match clients with practitioners who best fit their specific needs.
What teletherapy platforms do you use?
We use a secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform. You'll receive appointment links via email, with options to join via computer browser or smartphone app.
