Psychotherapy

Therapy is an effective way to treat many mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD. Psychotherapy has been proven to improve the effectiveness of psychiatric treatments and may be recommended by your provider as part of your treatment plan. At our psychiatry office, Advanced Brain and Body Clinic, located in Golden Valley, MN, we offer psychotherapy in group or individual settings.  

Group Therapy

Now offering group therapy sessions on a variety of mental health and wellness topics on Thursdays from 3-4pm. 

Group Therapy Dates & Topics

October 24th: Why Letting Go Is Hard:

It’s normal to have difficulty recovering from trauma or pain from the past. Just because the experience is over doesn’t mean you haven’t been deeply affected. It can take time to recognize and understand what’s happened and what it means for you. Letting go can be scary, but on the contrary, it can be an act of freedom and healing.

October 31st: Understanding Anger:

Anger is the emotional response that we have to an external or internal event perceived as a threat, a violation or an injustice. Anger is a part of the normal human experience. However, if we handle and express this anger inappropriately we can do harm to ourselves and/or others.

November 7th: What is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness means paying attention to the present moment, without judging or trying to change it. This involves observing your thoughts, feelings, and sensations without getting caught up in them. Understanding and learning about this powerful concept can improve many areas of life, including mental health, relationships and resilience to stress.

November 14th: The Harmful Effects of Unresolved Grief:

When we experience loss, we can feel disoriented because our brain perceives this loss as losing a part of ourselves. Before the loss, when we wanted to connect with our loved one, we were rewarded with interaction, support and stability. But after the loss, our brain still wants to connect. When the brain can’t yet accept the loss, this can cause physical, mental and emotional upset that lingers. That’s why processing grief is so important.

November 21st: Managing Intrusive or Unhelpful Thoughts

Thoughts play a key role in determining how we feel and what we do. If we interpret a situation negatively, it can profoundly influence the way we react. We have all experienced situations where we have misinterpreted or misunderstood something, reacted in an unhelpful manner and then found that we had applied distorted, unhelpful or faulty thinking to the situation. This group will explore effective ways to challenge unhelpful and intrusive thoughts.

November 28th: No Group – Happy Thanksgiving!

December 5th: Healing Yourself From Past Hurts

Forgiving someone who has wronged you is a sign of strength, not weakness. It does not mean that you condone the hurtful actions, but rather that you will not allow those actions to burden you any longer. Strategies will be explored.

December 12th: Clutter and Trauma: How Are They Related?

When a person experiences traumatic events, they build protective walls as a coping mechanism to shield themselves from the outside world. Having the stuff around them in their physical space gives them a sense of control that is more important than having a clean house. Clutter and trauma have a complex relationship, but that doesn’t mean it has to be a permanent relationship. A clutter-free life is possible.

December 19th: The Importance of Play for Adults

Play has numerous benefits for adult’s physical and mental health, including helping us feel more supported, be more physically active, and have more life satisfaction. As adults, we often don’t play nearly enough, but with the right intention, you can begin to bring more play into your life. Fun activities will be explored.

December 26th- Jan 2nd: No Groups – Happy Holidays!

Sign up at the front desk or call 612-682-4912 to reserve your spot. 

Individual Therapy

Our mental health counselors also offer individual therapy on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact us today to schedule an individual therapy appointment. 

Get to Know Our Golden Valley Therapist

Maureen Daugherty, MA LMFT

Maureen graduated from the College of St. Catherine with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work. Her first professional role in the field was as an Intake Coordinator for a teen shelter in St Paul for 3 years. While raising her children, she received her license as a Parent Educator through the University of Minnesota. She taught a variety of classes in the Anoka-Hennepin school district’s Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program for more than 20 years. 

After hearing many stories of parents struggling with their mental health, Maureen went on to get her master’s degree in counseling and psychotherapy. After graduating, Maureen provided in-home therapy and individual, family, and couples counseling. She then worked as a Parent & Family Services Manager for 4 years at a homeless family shelter downtown. For the last 10 years, Maureen has been in private practice in Anoka, MN, providing support for those dealing with depression, anxiety, and other issues that keep people stuck in moving forward in their lives.

Maureen is excited to meet you and support you in a safe and trusting environment. If you are feeling overwhelmed and are unsure of how to move forward, therapy can help!