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Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in St. Paul & Minneapolis
JLS Consulting Associates was founded to address the complex interplay between mental health and chemical dependency through an integrated treatment approach. Our team of licensed professionals specializes in evidence-based therapies for co-occurring disorders, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and sexual health concerns. We prioritize personalized care, combining cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy to create tailored treatment plans. With locations in St. Paul and Minneapolis, we offer both in-person and telehealth services to accommodate diverse client needs. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates to ensure comprehensive assessment and coordinated care, focusing on long-term recovery and wellness.We emphasize client autonomy and provide education on healthy coping mechanisms, stress management, and relationship dynamics. Our clinicians maintain expertise in treating conditions like PTSD, OCD, and substance use disorders, utilizing research-backed methodologies to achieve measurable outcomes. We strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore challenges and develop resilience. Our commitment to accessibility extends to flexible scheduling and HIPAA-compliant virtual sessions. By addressing mental health and chemical dependency simultaneously, we aim to reduce relapse risks and improve overall quality of life.
Services
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Sexual Health
Telehealth
Trauma Therapy
EMDR
Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Wellness Coaching
Pornography Addiction
Mental Health Counseling
Highlights and features
- We specialize in evidence-based treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
- Our team includes licensed clinicians trained in EMDR, ART, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
- We offer personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- We provide both in-person and telehealth services for accessibility.
- Our multidisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive assessment and coordinated care.
Services
Trauma Therapy
Our trauma-informed care utilizes EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy to reprocess distressing memories. This evidence-based approach reduces PTSD symptoms by addressing neurological impacts of trauma while maintaining client control throughout treatment. Clinicians help replace negative mental imagery with positive associations to eliminate triggers and intrusive thoughts.
Anxiety Disorder
We specialize in treating generalized anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias through cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques. Our clinicians address both psychological symptoms and physical manifestations like rapid heartbeat while developing personalized coping strategies for long-term symptom management.
Depression
Our evidence-based depression treatment combines interpersonal therapy and behavioral activation to address persistent sadness and loss of interest. We focus on identifying contributing factors, rebuilding daily functioning, and determining whether medication might complement psychotherapy for optimal outcomes.
Sexual Health
We provide confidential treatment for sexual addiction and hypoactive sexual desire disorder through individual and couples therapy. Our approach includes exploring psychological factors, improving communication, and developing healthy intimacy patterns while respecting client boundaries and cultural values.
Wellness Coaching
Our wellness coaching integrates lifestyle changes with mental health support to address physical and emotional well-being. We help clients develop sustainable habits around nutrition, exercise, and stress management while addressing barriers to achieving personal wellness goals.
People
Shelly Berven
LICSW
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with expertise in mental health assessment and treatment planning, providing individual and group therapy sessions focused on emotional regulation and behavioral change.
Susan Daub
LPCC, LADC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Chemical Dependency Counselor offering specialized treatment for co-occurring disorders, combining cognitive behavioral therapy with addiction recovery strategies to address dual diagnosis cases.
Aaron Elliott
LGSW, LADC
Licensed Graduate Social Worker and Chemical Dependency Counselor providing evidence-based interventions for substance use disorders and mental health conditions, focusing on client-centered recovery planning and relapse prevention.
Kathleen Gjerve
MA, LPCC
Master's level clinician specializing in trauma-informed care, utilizing EMDR and mindfulness techniques to treat anxiety, depression, and PTSD while emphasizing holistic healing approaches.
James Stolz
LICSW, LADC, CSAT-C
Certified Sexual Addiction Treatment Clinician providing specialized care for sexual health concerns, combining chemical dependency expertise with mental health interventions to address complex behavioral patterns and recovery needs.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We treat anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual health concerns, and co-occurring substance use disorders using evidence-based therapies like EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
Do you provide telehealth therapy sessions?
Yes, we offer HIPAA-compliant telehealth services for clients who prefer virtual sessions or have scheduling/accessibility challenges.
How do I start therapy?
Contact us via phone or our online portal to schedule an initial consultation. We'll help determine the best treatment approach and therapist match for your needs.
Are your therapists licensed?
All our clinicians hold active Minnesota state licenses and certifications in specialties like chemical dependency counseling and marriage and family therapy.
What makes your approach unique?
We specialize in integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders, addressing mental health and chemical dependency simultaneously through coordinated care plans.
Reviews (1)
Randy Oppold Troubled Spidie
Jun 03, 2019
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A truly wonderful place for help with everyday and/or life's difficult challenges. The staff is excellently trained and in tune with the best methods of growth!
