Business Details
24 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Psychotherapist in Saint Paul, MN
I am a licensed psychotherapist with over two decades of experience in private practice, complemented by 18 years as a medical social worker and 15 years providing school-based counseling. My practice focuses on creating a safe, collaborative environment for adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating challenges like relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and trauma. I specialize in treating adult survivors of childhood abuse and collaborate with colleague Thomas Wales to provide integrated family therapy sessions.Holding a Master's Degree in Social Work from the College of St. Catherine and the University of St. Thomas, I have advanced training from the Minnesota Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis. My approach prioritizes client autonomy, emotional regulation, and strengthening interpersonal connections through tailored therapeutic strategies.
Services
Psychotherapy
Couples Therapy
Family Counseling
Trauma Treatment
Adolescent Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of private psychotherapy experience
- Our collaborative approach with Thomas Wales enhances family therapy outcomes
- We provide free half-hour consultations for prospective clients
- Our practice combines medical social work and school-based counseling expertise
- We maintain advanced training in contemporary psychotherapy techniques
Associations and certifications
- Minnesota Board of Social Work
Services
Psychotherapy
Individual psychotherapy sessions address depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges through evidence-based techniques. Clients develop emotional regulation skills and explore personal growth opportunities in a supportive environment. Sessions focus on client-identified goals while maintaining professional boundaries.
Family Counseling
Collaborative family therapy sessions improve communication patterns and resolve interpersonal conflicts. Using a systemic approach, we address generational dynamics and strengthen family bonds through joint sessions with Thomas Wales, LCSW.
Trauma Treatment
Specialized therapy for adult survivors of childhood abuse utilizes trauma-informed care principles. Treatment focuses on building coping mechanisms, processing past experiences, and restoring emotional well-being through paced, client-centered interventions.
Couples Therapy
Couples sessions explore relationship patterns and improve communication skills. The therapeutic process addresses conflict resolution, emotional intimacy, and mutual goal-setting while maintaining neutrality between partners.
Adolescent Counseling
Developmentally appropriate counseling for adolescents addresses school stress, identity formation, and family dynamics. Sessions balance confidentiality boundaries with parental involvement to support teenage mental health.
People
Nancy Mulvey
Psychotherapist
Licensed psychotherapist with 20+ years private practice experience, 18 years medical social work background, and 15 years school-based counseling expertise. Specializes in trauma recovery and family systems therapy.
Questions
What types of clients do you work with?
I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families seeking support for relationship issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem concerns.
Do you offer crisis appointments?
Yes, I provide crisis appointments for urgent mental health needs during regular office hours.
What happens during the free consultation?
The half-hour consultation discusses your therapy goals, insurance options, and practice policies to determine if our services meet your needs.
How does family therapy work with Thomas Wales?
We offer parallel sessions where one therapist works with children/adolescents while the other works with parents, followed by joint family sessions.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
My approach focuses on emotional regulation, relationship dynamics, and client-led goal setting within a supportive, non-judgmental environment.
