Business Details
21 Years
experience
Expert Mental Health Therapy in St. Paul
Founded in 2005, Family Circle Counseling is an attachment-oriented, trauma-informed group practice dedicated to helping clients of all ages achieve emotional health and develop healthier living skills. Our team of experienced therapists specializes in addressing complex trauma, grief, loss, and challenging illnesses through evidence-based approaches like EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Play Therapy.We serve diverse populations, including adoptive families and individuals with trauma histories, while offering professional training and consultation to organizations. Our collaborative approach emphasizes secure relationships as the foundation for emotional well-being, and we provide both in-person and HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions to meet client needs.
Services
Child Therapy
Couples Counseling
EMDR Therapy
Play Therapy
Telehealth Sessions
Family Counseling
Trauma Recovery
Adoption Support
Mood Disorder Treatment
Parent-Infant Psychotherapy
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of experience in trauma-informed therapy for all ages.
- Our team utilizes evidence-based methods like EMDR and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.
- We provide both in-person and HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions.
- Our therapists specialize in attachment-focused care for adoptive families.
- We emphasize collaborative, strengths-based approaches to emotional healing.
Associations and certifications
- EMDR International Association
Services
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Specialized therapy for children and teens facing emotional challenges, behavioral issues, or trauma. Our clinicians use play therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and family collaboration to address developmental needs. We help young clients build emotional regulation skills and improve family dynamics through evidence-based interventions tailored to each child's unique circumstances.
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy for trauma recovery. This evidence-based approach helps clients process distressing memories and reduce symptoms of PTSD. Our EMDR-certified therapists guide clients through structured protocols to reprocess traumatic experiences and develop healthier coping mechanisms for lasting emotional healing.
Couples Counseling
Therapy to improve communication and resolve conflicts in romantic relationships. We use emotion-focused approaches to help couples rebuild trust, enhance intimacy, and develop healthier interaction patterns. Sessions address issues like infidelity, parenting conflicts, and life transitions while fostering mutual understanding and emotional connection.
Telehealth Sessions
Secure online therapy sessions accessible from any location. Our HIPAA-compliant platform enables convenient mental health care for busy professionals, remote clients, or those preferring home-based sessions. Virtual appointments maintain the same therapeutic quality as in-person visits while offering greater scheduling flexibility and accessibility.
Family Counseling
Therapeutic interventions to improve family communication and resolve systemic conflicts. We address issues like parent-child dynamics, sibling rivalry, and post-adoption challenges using attachment-based approaches. Our therapists help families develop healthier boundaries, enhance emotional connection, and create supportive environments for all members' emotional growth.
People
Jaime Gjerdingen
Therapist
With 15+ years in mental health, Jaime specializes in trauma integration and somatic therapies. Certified in DC 0-5 and trauma-focused approaches, they help clients strengthen self-connection through contemplative practices and creative expression.
Krista Nelson
Therapist
Over 30 years of experience in attachment and trauma therapy. EMDR-certified consultant specializing in adoption-related issues and complex trauma recovery. Co-founder of Family Circle Counseling and former leader of Wilder Foundation's trauma training program.
Wendy Baker
Therapist
35+ years providing therapeutic services for high-needs children and adult trauma survivors. Specializes in developmental trauma and family systems, offering extensive clinical supervision and licensure training for mental health professionals.
Mike Poindexter
Therapist
15+ years supporting families through life transitions and mental health challenges. Uses strengths-based approaches to help clients understand and overcome emotional disturbances while fostering personal growth and family resilience.
Carole Coffey Hannah
Psychologist
Licensed psychologist with expertise in child abuse assessment and trauma treatment. Former lead psychologist at Midwest Children's Resource Center, specializing in developmental trauma impact and evidence-based interventions for abused children.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We specialize in EMDR, play therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and attachment-focused therapies for children, adults, and families.
Do you provide telehealth options?
Yes, we offer HIPAA-compliant virtual therapy sessions for clients who prefer remote access to care.
How do I know if therapy is right for me?
Therapy can help if you're struggling with emotional challenges, trauma, relationship issues, or life transitions. We offer free consultations to discuss your needs.
What experience do your therapists have?
Our team has decades of combined experience in trauma recovery, adoption support, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Do you work with adoptive families?
Yes, we specialize in post-adoption counseling and have extensive experience supporting adoptive families and adult adoptees.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact us via phone or email to discuss availability and schedule your initial session with a licensed therapist.
