Counseling
We provide individual, couples, and family therapy to address relationship stress, boundaries, trauma, grief, and loss of a sense of self. Evidence-based strategies are grounded in theological truths about the human person to provide therapeutic care that supports each client’s relationship with God, self, and others.
All those affiliated with our partners at
- NET Ministries
- Seton Teaching Fellows
- St. John Vianney College Seminary
- The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
who are seeking sessions through the Mental Health Assistance Program (MHAP), click below.
Therapy grounded in faith for…
Individuals
+ Prompt clients to identify their values and beliefs so their daily lives more fully reflect their vocations and goals
+ Utilize attachment and family theories to address unhelpful ways of coping that get passed down through the generations
+ Heal past traumas through Internal Family Systems theory
+ Incorporate attunement, self-soothing, and somatic techniques for body awareness & nervous system regulation
Couples
+ Employ Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy to access deeper connection between spouses
+ Change conflict cycles to get off of the merry-go-round of unending arguments and move toward compassion and collaboration
+ Address unhelpful boundaries, roles, and expectations to restore a functional structure to marriages and families
Families
+ Apply multigenerational family theory to consider patterns of unwanted interaction and how to effect change
+ Restore "connection" as the greatest value and consider new inroads to meaningful relationship with one another
+ Promote positive interactions through exercises aimed at empathy and understanding
Meet our providers
Kenna Millea
MA, LMFT
Haley Arndt
MS, MHP
Benjamin Baker
MA, LMFT
Joan Blackman
MA, LISCW
John Braun
MA, LMFT
Addy Diaz
MS, MHP
Gina Downs
Clinical Intern
Carmen Franzmeier
MA, LMFT
Maggie Hartzheim
MA, LMFT
Will Johnson
Clinical Intern
Marty Longsdorf
MS, MHP
Joseph Lemmer
MA, MHP
Victoria Molko
MA, LPCC
Christa Overson
MSE, LMFT
Nicole Rauzi
MA, MHP
Elise Ringen
MA, MHP
Thérèse Streeter
MA, MHP
Sarah Subler
MS, MHP
Lauren Wier
MSW, LICSW
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Clients meet with therapists on a weekly basis at the same day and time (e.g., 9am on Wednesdays each week) during the intake and active phases of therapy. Intake involves gathering the person's history and is usually 3-4 sessions; the active phase is focused on pursuing the goals that have been identified. How long the active phase takes depends on what the presenting problem is and how engaged the clients are in doing homework and practicing their new skills and tools outside of therapy. When clients have made changes that move them toward their goals, and they are ready to transition toward maintenance, then we space out sessions over several weeks as they near finishing their therapeutic work.
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The cost of each session varies with the clinicians’ level of training and experience from $60-180. The session cost is listed toward the bottom of each therapist’s webpage.
Please note that when utilizing insurance, all clinicians bill at a rate of $225 for intake appointment, $180 for subsequent sessions. There is not a sliding fee or reduced fee option when accessing insurance benefits.
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If you have a particular therapist in mind, you can inquire about their availability on their clinician profile page; their email, phone number, or a contact button are provided. Or you can submit a counseling inquiry HERE and we will assist you in getting connected with a therapist.
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Clinicians are in network with a variety of insurance payers including:
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
HealthPartners
Medica
Medical Assistance/Medicaid
Medicare
UCare
UnitedHealthcare
UMR
Please see each clinician’s page for insurance network details. The Martin Center for Integration can also provide a SuperBill to clients who want to submit their sessions toward their out of network deductible.
Please note that when utilizing insurance, all clinicians bill at a rate of $225 for intake appointment, $180 for subsequent sessions. There is not a sliding fee or reduced fee option when accessing insurance benefits.
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Therapy is absolutely an investment of time, energy and money. We believe it can be motivating to feel the financial reality of spending money on therapy. We also believe that quality, faith-focused therapy should be available to all within the community. To that end, all of our therapists offer an income-adjusted sliding fee scale to help make weekly therapy more affordable. Please inquire with your therapist for more information on reduced fee sessions.
Another consideration is meeting with a clinical intern, whose fee is lower to reflect their training and experience. These interns were selected by the Martin Center for Integration due to their superior understanding of psychological principles as well as their ability to integrate the truths of the human person as revealed in Jesus Christ and the teachings of the Church. All interns are supervised by licensed clinicians and receive regular feedback. They also carry smaller caseloads, ensuring greater attentiveness and focus on their client’s case.
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Pre-licensed clinicians (clinical interns and mental health practitioners) bill couples therapy through insurance. Fully-licensed clinicians provide couples therapy at a private pay rate of $180/session.
FAQs
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At this time all of our clinicians are licensed to practice in the state of Minnesota, and one is also licensed in Wisconsin. While we have some connections outside of Minnesota, and are happy to provide those referrals, a more fruitful search may be found on catholictherapists.com or on PsychologyToday.com, selecting “Christian” in the filters.
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All of our clinicians offer telehealth appointments, which allows us to serve the homebound, those outside of the Twin Cities metro area, and immunocompromised clients. In certain situations, your therapist may encourage you to attend sessions in person for a time due to the type of therapy or the subject being addressed in session. Due to licensing requirements, clients must be physically located within the state of Minnesota at the time of each therapy session.
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The first few sessions of therapy are a mutual discernment process. Your therapist will strive to understand your story, your symptoms and your goals by asking questions about your family of origin, your current lifestyle and habits, your hopes and desires. You, as the client, will also be seeking to determine if this therapist is a solid fit for you: Do you feel comfortable sharing about yourself with this therapist? Do you find their questions thought-provoking? These first sessions are a great time to ask questions of your therapist. If something feels unsettling about the arrangement, you are encouraged to let your therapist know and ask for a referral to another provider. Our mission is to serve you—even if it means that someone else provides your care.
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Our therapists see clients in person at our two locations in South Minneapolis & Hopkins, MN. See maps below. ⬇️
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In order to submit claims to insurance, a DSM-5 diagnosis must be provided by your clinician. In the event that you are not utilizing insurance (paying out of pocket, couples therapy, etc.), a DSM-5 diagnosis is not necessary and may not be applicable. Either way, your clinician will speak with you about how they are understanding your symptoms and what is required in order to ethically and comprehensively provide care.
In-person sessions are located at one of our
two office locations:
Minneapolis location
3204 E 43rd St.
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Office is located at the
St. Helena Catholic Church parish office
Entrance is on the west side of the building
Parking is available in the church lot
Hopkins location
10 13th Ave S
Hopkins, MN 55343
Office is located near
St. Gabriel Catholic Church
Entrance is on the east side of the convent building
Parking is available across 13th Ave S
Providing therapy grounded in
the truth of the human person,
as revealed in Jesus Christ,
for the integration of mind, body, and soul.
Therapy
that honors your relationship with God
We are at our best when our mind, body and soul are integrated: the parts of us join together to be more fully present and responsive to God, our values and our relationships.
Because reality is where God is.
Mental health is more than freedom from anxious thoughts or depressed feelings. Mental health is pursuing wholeness amidst reality.
Care that is united to Christ
Christ blessed our lived experience. It is through the very challenges of this life that we help our clients receive healing, experience life-giving relationships and embrace their unique mission and purpose.
GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE
Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and health care facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal health care program, or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage both orally and in writing of their ability, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges.
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises
