Psychotherapy – Golden Valley, MN
Psychotherapy
Therapy is an effective way to treat many mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD. Psychotherapy has been proven to improve the effectiveness of psychiatric treatments and may be recommended by your provider as part of your treatment plan. At our psychiatry office, Advanced Brain and Body Clinic, located in Golden Valley, MN, we offer psychotherapy in group or individual settings.
Group Therapy
Now offering group therapy sessions on a variety of mental health and wellness topics on Thursdays from 3-4pm.
March 27th: Thriving with Adult ADHD: If you’ve been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or are wondering if you have it, this group will focus on the signs and symptoms of the disorder and how to manage the complications it can cause.
April 3rd: Self-Destruction: Everyday Habits That Secretly Destroy Your Mental Health: This group will identify daily habits that might be secretly damaging your mental health. Together, we will discuss healthier alternatives and how to implement these healthier habits to improve your mental health.
April 10th: What to Do When You Have No Motivation: When you’re struggling with motivation, it’s easy to come up with a long list of reasons why you shouldn’t take action. These types of thoughts will leave you stuck. This group will explore possible reasons why you’re struggling and develop a plan to help motivate yourself to get moving forward.
April 17th: Managing Intrusive or Unhelpful Thoughts: Thoughts play a key role in determining how we feel and what we do. If we interpret a situation negatively, it can profoundly influence the way we react. This group will explore ways to challenge unhelpful and intrusive thoughts.
April 24th: Strengthening Social Connections: Does it sometimes feel like you wish you had more people to do things with but just don’t know where to connect with them? Come find resources and share ideas on how to connect with others.
May 1st: The Importance of Self-Care for Mental Health: Research shows that self-care improves immunity, increases positive thinking, makes us less susceptible to stress, depression, and anxiety, and can contribute to long-term feelings of general well-being. Learn more about the importance of self-care, discover what self-care looks like for you, and find ways to build self-care into your schedule.
May 8th: Self-Forgiveness and Healing: Forgiving yourself can be hard when you’re carrying around a sense of blame for something that has happened in the past. This bundle of negativity burrowing deep inside yourself can cause a never-ending sense of unhappiness. This group will look at ways to learn how to forgive yourself and move toward healing.
Individual Therapy
Our mental health counselors also offer individual therapy on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact us today to schedule an individual therapy appointment.
Get to Know Our Golden Valley Therapist
Maureen Daugherty, MA LMFT
Maureen graduated from the College of St. Catherine with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work. Her first professional role in the field was as an Intake Coordinator for a teen shelter in St Paul for 3 years. While raising her children, she received her license as a Parent Educator through the University of Minnesota. She taught a variety of classes in the Anoka-Hennepin school district’s Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program for more than 20 years.
After hearing many stories of parents struggling with their mental health, Maureen went on to get her master’s degree in counseling and psychotherapy. After graduating, Maureen provided in-home therapy and individual, family, and couples counseling. She then worked as a Parent & Family Services Manager for 4 years at a homeless family shelter downtown. For the last 10 years, Maureen has been in private practice in Anoka, MN, providing support for those dealing with depression, anxiety, and other issues that keep people stuck in moving forward in their lives.
Maureen is excited to meet you and support you in a safe and trusting environment. If you are feeling overwhelmed and are unsure of how to move forward, therapy can help!