When one thing changes, everything changes, including the ways we relate.

We’re always in relationship - with ourselves, each other, and the systems around us. When you know how to experiment effectively inside your relationship, you learn how to evolve together. And that's the work; more effective, relational, sustainable change.

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Find your fit

For Clients

You can understand the pattern and still feel stuck in it.

For mental health professionals

Clinical intuition and expertise don't have to be at odds.

FOR ORGANIZATIONS

Hard topics deserve more than another email.

Knowing the pattern doesn’t inherently change it.

Insight matters. But having insight isn’t always enough to know how to apply it, take action, or make change. When you’re acutely aware of the problem and feel hopeless to change it, one problem becomes two.

That’s where we start experimenting. We’ll get specific about what you want to change, set measurable goals, and check in to make sure the work is actually working. Every day becomes a data point: What worked? What didn’t? What changed? What to try next?

I’ll be direct about what I’m seeing, ask for your feedback, and expect you to tell me when something isn’t working. I’m human, so I’ll get it wrong sometimes. When I do, we’ll repair, because that’s part of the work of having real relationships.

My approach is active and experiential. I’ll ask you to get 20% uncomfortable, try something different, and pay attention to what happens next. Because the goal isn’t to get better at therapy. It’s to get better at the hard stuff outside of it.

A collection of Tess's therapy office signs that are witty and honest.

In-person and telehealth in Minnesota and Florida

My office is conveniently located in Golden Valley, MN, near the intersection of Hwy 100 and Duluth Street.

5851 Duluth Street #300 (inside of Birch Lake)
Golden Valley, MN 55422

P: 612-440-8377
F: 612-440-2187

Can’t make it to the office? I’ve got you covered with telehealth sessions. Or alternatively, (with the appropriate paperwork), I can come to you, your office, or go for a walk. Everyone needs something different, and I’ll do my best to meet you where you are.

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