How We Help
Connection + Collaborative Alliance
We need connection with other humans. Hardship and pain caused by loss or disappointments, anxiety or depression, trauma or relationship challenges can be incredibly disorienting and lonely. The good news is that we have the ability to thrive in the presence of safe and trusting relationships where we can feel validated and appreciated for who we are. At Valued Living Therapy, we aim to cultivate a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship with each of our clients.
(Re)Discover Your Sense of Wonder + Curiosity + Exploration
In order to help our clients make meaningful changes in their lives, we strive to foster organic inquisitiveness and discovery about the endless possibilities. Through play and curiosity, we learn and discover a multitude of solutions we never knew existed.
Research Outcomes Informs Our Care
Humans have developed an incredibly complex and comprehensive way of understanding the world. Scientific investigation has provided a method for us to make sense of the world and improve our lives. We approach therapy with this in mind. We are led by the latest research findings of neuroscience, biology, evolution, psychology, and family systems theory. With this understanding, we have refined approaches to help individuals heal and create more fulfilled lives.
One Size Does Not Fit All
We believe that the interactions of the mind and body are incredibly complex at a time when the field of therapy is moving towards uniform approaches and one-size-fits-all interventions. We believe that body awareness, mindfulness, meditation, physical activity, and many other practices contribute to the prosperity of the individual. In collaboration we will delve into ways you can implement these practices to improve your psychological and relational health.
(Re)Connect with Strengths
We all have unique strengths and attributes that can become overshadowed by our past or current emotional pain. At Valued Living Therapy, we can help you nurture your strengths and the parts of yourself that can help foster the healing and growth that is essential to you. Through this process, you can live a life filled with more vibrancy, connectedness, and resilience when the going gets tough.
Meet Our Providers
Erin C Peterson, MA, LMFT, CST
Erin sees Adults (21+) and Couples, and specializes in the following:
- Trauma and moral injury recovery
- Sexuality and sexual function
- Disordered eating and body image recovery
- Perinatal/Postpartum and maternal mental health
- Parenting concerns or burnout
Modalities Used:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Current Availability: Waitlist-only for individuals with in-person or telehealth preferences. Not accepting new clients for couples/relational therapy.
Madeline Colford, MSW, LICSW, PMH-C
Madeline sees Adolescents (16+) and Adults and specializes in the following:
- Perinatal/postpartum mental health
- Life transitions (college, new career, move/change of residence, breakups)
- Anxiety disorders
- Depressive disorders
- Chronic stress and burnout
- Grief and loss
Modalities Used:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment Theory
- Emotion Focused Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Current Availability: Accepting new clients, both in-person and telehealth. Openings for both AM and PM, multiple options on Fridays.
Grace Goins, MSW, LICSW
Grace sees Adolescents (16+), Adults, and Couples and specializes in the following:
- Life transitions (college, new career, move/change of residence, pregnancy, breakups, new medical diagnoses, etc.)
- High stress and high anxiety individuals
- Grief and loss
- Culture and identity concerns and challenges (LGBTQ+, faith transitions, BIPOC in MN, immigrant backgrounds)
- Depressive Disorders
- Chronic stress and burnout
- Relational conflict, boundaries, and adult family relationships
Modalities Used:
- Narrative Therapy
- Accepting & Commitment Therapy
- Attachment Theory
- Emotion Focused Therapy
Current Availability: Waitlist-only for both individuals and couples with either in-person or telehealth preferences
Eric Bender, MS, LMFT
Eric sees Children (8+), Adolescents, Adults, Family and Couples, and specializes in the following:
- Life transitions
- Grief and loss
- Family conflict resolution
- Relational and intimacy concerns
- College/young adult concerns
- Parenting concerns
- ADD/ADHD management
- School concerns
- Anxiety disorders
- Mood disorders
Modalities Used:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Exposure Response Prevention
- Narrative Therapy
- Accepting & Commitment Therapy
- Systems Theory
Current Availability: Accepting new clients, both in-person and telehealth.
Chanel Flower, MSW, LGSW
Chanel sees Adolescents (16+) and Adults and specializes in the following:
- Life transitions
- Grief and loss
- ADHD/ADD management
- Cultural and identity concerns
- Generational trauma
- Attachment injury
- Depressive disorders
- Chronic stress/burnout
- Relational conflict
- Adjustment disorders
- Substance Use disorders/concerns,
- College student/young adult issues
- Chronic suicidal ideation
- Self-harm behaviors
Modalities Used:
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Current Availability: Accepting new clients, both in-person and telehealth.
Ready to make a difference?
We offer a generous split with marketing, billing, insurance credentialing support, and furnished beautiful office space included to thrive in your practice just west of 50th and France Avenue in Edina.
A good fit for this group practice is someone who:
- Values an autonomous, supportive, warm environment so that you can make your own decisions about what is best for your clients while you manage your own work-life balance without having to deal with the time, stress and financial burdens of developing and running your own practice
- Values being at an office at least one day to provide in-person therapy and appreciates the in-person dynamic (the rest of your time can be telehealth if you want!).
- Values camaraderie with other clinicians and accountability to do best work with clients and maintain ethical standards by not solely working in isolation.
- Values a healthy place to practice and has interpersonal capacity for healthy collaboration and partnership.
ARE YOU READY?
