Anxiety Therapist | Minneapolis & St. Paul
Takeaway: If it feels like your worries are holding you back from being the woman you want to be, you’re not alone. Many people–especially women–struggle with anxiety. The good news is that you don’t have to continue feeling this way. Anxiety counseling in Minneapolis and St. Paul can help you regain your confidence.
Does this sound like you?
You're constantly overthinking, worrying you said the wrong thing in a meeting, or when grabbing coffee with a friend. It feels like you can't do anything without worrying if it was wrong. Sometimes, your active mind allows you to stay one step ahead, but lately, it's just made you feel utterly exhausted.
You also identify as a perfectionist. You recognize that your high standards have helped you get far in life—especially in your career—but the goalposts that you set for yourself keep moving and it feels like you can never measure up. You want to feel good enough, but you are not sure how.
On top of it all, you struggle with boundaries, too. You check your email around the clock, even though you can recognize it spikes your stress level. You're always taking on new projects at work, even if you don't have the bandwidth. You don't always feel confident enough to say what you want or need, both in your career and in your personal life.
Sound familiar? I can help.
Meet Beth Klein, MS, LMFT | Feminist anxiety therapist
Anxious feelings and thought patterns can keep you stuck in a spiral that feels impossible to break out of. Thankfully, we can change that.
I'm passionate about helping women who are seeking change. Something has driven you to this point in your life, and it's clear that you want your life to be different. You want to feel different. Therapy makes that possible—I've seen it firsthand in my years of experience as an anxiety therapist.
I support women in rediscovering their values. By reconnecting with what's truly important to you, we can identify the steps necessary to living a life you feel passionate about. You'll step away from our sessions with the knowledge and confidence to harness the inner strengths you already possess.
My approach to anxiety counseling in Minneapolis & St. Paul
I take an engaging, hands-on approach to therapy. While I'm eager to hear about what's brought you to therapy (and what you want to achieve), I'm not a "sit and listen" kind of therapist. I'm outgoing and actively involved in your care. Most of all, I want to ensure that you continue to make progress even after we've wrapped up our work together.
Therapy with me is also driven by values and social justice. We'll discover what's important to you and help align your lifestyle with those values. At the same time, we'll explore how larger forces, like sexism or racism, might be impacting you. Using both these lenses together helps us get a well-rounded view of who you are and what you want.
Right now, it might feel like you are your anxiety. In therapy, you'll learn how to separate yourself from your anxiety symptoms. This doesn't mean pretending you don't feel anxious. Rather, it's about observing your thoughts and feelings without letting them run your life. Your anxiety is a part of you, but you're also so much more than that.
In addition to my general orientation to therapy, I use a variety of different therapeutic techniques to treat anxiety, including:
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Exposure therapy
Narrative therapy
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
Solution-focused therapy
If it sounds like we might be a good fit for each other, I encourage you to schedule a complimentary consultation.
FAQs about therapy for anxiety disorders
Whether this is your first time working with a mental health professional or you've tried counseling before, it's normal to have questions. Here, I've answered some frequently asked questions about anxiety disorders and the therapy process itself. If you don't see yours here, I invite you to reach out to me directly.
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We all experience some stress in everyday life. However, that stress can be a sign of an anxiety disorder if it feels difficult to control, impacts your ability to function in daily life, or lasts for a significant amount of time.
There are also different anxiety disorders, each with its own specific symptoms.
• Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD): constant worry, difficulty relaxing, muscle tension, and sleep problems.
• Panic disorder: panic attacks, fear of losing control, sweating, rapid heart rate, and lightheadedness
• Social anxiety disorder: fear of being judged by others, blushing, mind going blank, and avoidance of social settings
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): distressing thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) to calm anxiety around the thoughts
You don't necessarily need to have severe anxiety or a diagnosed anxiety disorder to benefit from anxiety therapy. Counseling can be beneficial for people with all different experiences of anxiety.
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The length of therapy varies from client to client. During the treatment planning process, we'll work together to identify your goals for therapy and discuss a potential timeline. With that being said, there are many factors that can influence the length of treatment, including:
• Frequency of sessions
• Commitment to the process
• Ability to practice skills for managing anxiety symptoms outside of session
• External stressors, such as financial hardship
• Cultural and societal factors
• Co-occurring mental health issues
While there is no way to determine upfront exactly how long you'll be in anxiety therapy, I can assure you that you won't need therapy forever. It's my goal to work myself out of a job and provide you with the coping mechanisms you need to feel better even after our work together is done.
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There are several different types of therapeutic methods used to effectively treat anxiety. Some of my favorites include exposure and response prevention therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), but other mental health professionals may use art therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), or accelerated resolution therapy.
Aside from the different approaches, there are also different types of anxiety therapists. Here's a look at the different types of credentials you might see when searching for an anxiety therapist in Minneapolis:
• Licensed marriage and family therapist (like me)
• Licensed clinical social worker
• Licensed professional clinical counselor
• Psychologist
• Substance abuse clinician
All of the different options can be overwhelming. While the details matter, it's most important to find a therapist who you truly connect with.
Take back control with anxiety therapy in Minneapolis & St. Paul.
If you're ready to learn how to control your anxious feelings and finally live a life you feel good about, I encourage you to reach out. Putting your own well-being first can feel intimidating, but amazing things can happen when you open yourself up to the process. I look forward to connecting with you!