What Therapy Looks Like
Whether in office or tele-therapy, our work focuses on relationship-ing. On helping individuals & couples gain movement from the cyclical ruts we often find ourselves in... with ourselves, with others, with all the things. Relationships are at the core of our human experience and issues within those relationships are unavoidable - despite our best efforts!
In therapy, we explore the underlying process that plays out in ways that aren't helping anymore... now they hinder. Together, we work to acknowledge, heal, and honor who you are, where you've been, and where you want to be heading. This is achieved first and foremost with your willingness to look deeper and explore; to take the time to be curious with what's below the surface for you. There's also a decent amount psycho-education, homework (if desired & applicable), and exploring your family of origin.
End of the day, the goal is to become more aware of who you are, what you need, what your relationships need, and how you can tap into all that you already have so it can work for you. Smarter, not harder.
Fees
Sessions are about 55 minutes.
Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee
Available
Couple/Family
150
Individual
130
Sarah Sjolund (show-lund), MA
Life is filled with relationships. Relationship-ing happens with yourself, your partner(s), co-workers, family, friends, pets… whoever and whatever. How you react, how you communicate, what level of awareness you have of yourself; your perceptions, reactions, attachments, communication styles, etc. - they all matter! And… they all directly affect the experiences we have.
Unfortunately, we’re not explicitly taught & socialized how to exist, grow, or thrive in relationships. Therapy is an ideal place to learn, grow, and create the space in your life and relationships to foster forward motion from the current cycles.
I received my MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Mary’s University of MN, and my BS in Community Psychology, with a minor in Applied Behavior Analysis, from St. Cloud State University.
I am working toward Licensure and all therapeutic services I provide are under the supervision of Margaret Houston, DMFT, LMFT. She is a MN State Approved MFT Supervisor and can be reached at (612) 875-0668.
For clients this means a seasoned, fully-licensed therapist is working collaboratively with me (behind the scenes) to oversee and ensure that the highest level of quality and client care are being provided.
You get an extra set of ears on the progress of our work together. I get the opportunity to have ongoing professional guidance and input while I work toward licensure.
A Good Fit?
So, here's the thing... therapy is like most things in life. The connection and fit matter. AND... These things are subjective; what's 'good' for one, very well could be a shit show for another.
It's important when deciding to work with a therapist (any therapist) that you know the following:
- Therapists are a dime a dozen. It's worth your time & effort to find a therapist you and yours are comfortable with.
- Therapy is a process. What has taken decades to create, will not change overnight. Being comfortable with your chosen therapist is vital - because uncomfortable things will inevitably come up. The last thing anyone needs is to be working through their baggage with someone who doesn't feel safe to them walking along side.
What I can offer you (spoiler alert: it's not all the answers!!), is a space filled with genuine care and concern for you as a human. I share my insight and knowledge that is rooted in Family Systems Theory, and provide you the opportunity to gain insight about yourself and your relationships in a safe space. Cheers to the #judgefreezone!
More questions? Want to discuss a specific situation?
Please don't hesitate to reach out - I'm happy to schedule a complementary 30 minute phone consultation.