I am a marriage and family therapist and a professional clinical counselor licensed in the state of Minnesota. I am also a certified Adlerian life coach and am endorsed as an infant mental health specialist. I am currently in a doctoral program working on my Ph.D. in infant and early childhood development with a dissertation related to infant and toddler attachment in relation to their fathers. I've also worked as a consultant to childcare providers.
I've worked with children and families and supported them through parenting struggles, attachment issues, grief, loss, pregnancy, post-partum depression, severe anxiety, parental separation, trauma, and challenging circumstances. I have been with clients during crises and helped them determine the best ways to maintain their safety and find them the supports they need. I have also been with clients as they take small steps to make real changes in their lives, and we celebrate together.
I'm also passionate about helping young adults figure out their next steps. What goals do you have? Who do you want to see in the mirror each day? What steps can we take together to help you reach your ideal self? This is all about YOU Beginning.
My therapeutic style is all about you. I think of therapy as giving yourself a brief time to get your revolving thoughts out of your head, clean them up, polish them, replace them, or reestablish them, as best fits your happiest life. I utilize a psychodynamic approach and find Alfred Adler's practical psychology with real-time solutions useful and effective. I love using nature in my therapy and find nature to have its own therapeutic effect. I'm a firm believer in therapy being a collaborative process and want to make sure that you and I are focused on the same goals to get the results you're looking for. I like to combine mind-body techniques like deep breathing, guided imagery, and yogic movement into therapy and role-play and practice assertive communication.
I'd love to speak with you about your goals and what the most effective support looks like for you. Please let me know if you have more questions about the therapeutic process and when it works best to get started.
Professional experience
15 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Coping with grief and loss Parenting issues Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue
Additional areas of focus:LGBTQ+ related issues, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Depression, Executive and professional coaching, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Stephanie Clausen-Swenson. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Stephanie is a professional, wise, and empathetic person and therapist who has been a true life line for me during some of the most difficult times in my life. I grew up in a culture where therapy was frowned upon but Stephanie has not only shown me the real benefits of therapy but also a safe place during our sessions! I’m truly grateful for her.
Written on May 21, 2025 after therapy with Stephanie for 3 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Excellent listener with great advice and skill building tools.
Written on Apr 12, 2025 after therapy with Stephanie for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Stephanie meets my expectations of how a therapist should be. She is always extremely helpful, she actively listens, she gives feedback, and she focuses on your needs. And she is really easy to talk to.
Written on Mar 25, 2025 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Stephanie has been great to work with. She has been flexible to my schedule and key topics each time we meet. I can tell she is authentically listening and has also been very supportive.
Written on Mar 09, 2025 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Finally found someone I can open up to and I feel they listen and care
Written on Feb 28, 2025 after therapy with Stephanie for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Feel very comfortable sharing with Stephanie. She listens and gives great insight , tools and support to help me on this journey ❤️
Written on Feb 19, 2025 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
She is a wonderful understanding person. Very relatable and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
Written on Jan 03, 2025 after therapy with Stephanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Stephanie’s honest, practical, and empathetic nature is incredibly helpful. She has vast experience and education to back up her methods. She’s easy to talk to and adds in humor. I walk away each session with simple tools to practice. She’s fantastic!
Written on Nov 22, 2024 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I appreciate the support from Stephanie as I am getting away from a narcissist. It's an insidiously abusive cycle to get away from and is hard to talk about with others when they don't understand. She has offered great resources, ways to talk to this person or flying monkeys and supported me in understanding how to trust myself and to stress self-care.
Written on Jun 02, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Stephanie was extremely helpful in getting me started on creating my career goals and working towards them. Her emphasis on self care helped me to slow down outside of my stressful work environment and pushed me towards taking better care of myself in and out of work. She is wonderful!
Written on May 27, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Stephanie is simply amazing. We connected from day 1 and she really understands me.
Written on May 25, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Stephanie has been a wonderful counselor.
Written on May 19, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
She’s pretty fantastic and I’m glad I found her. We vibe really well and she helps me work through tough situations
Written on May 18, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, and self esteem
She is so amazing!
Written on May 10, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
I was leery of BetterHelp when I started, and Stephanie changed that in our first session! She is a truly excellent therapist who takes the time to understand her clients and really help them. She clearly has a passion for what she does, and I heartily recommend her as a therapist.
Written on May 05, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, addictions, self esteem, and adhd
I really appreciate that Stephanie gives clear feedback and resources that are insightful.
Written on Mar 25, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Stephanie really tailors her approach to the patient needs
Written on Mar 18, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Stephanie has been great. As my first time seeking help for my Mental Health, she has been awesome in the process of helping me work through past and present things!
Written on Mar 14, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Stephanie has proven to me over the course of our time together, that she is not only knowledgeable, but knows how to use her knowledge in a way that benefits the people she is helping. I find her to be incredibly emotionally aware. She takes that skill, and is able to articulate it in a way that makes it approachable for people who are struggling to find a way to express what they are going through. I find her wisdom in this area a gift to me, she has helped me overcome rather difficult barriers that I thought at first were insurmountable.
Written on Mar 10, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Thank you so much for the resources
Written on Feb 27, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
I have only had a couple of sessions with Stephanie. So far I find myself looking forward to our next appointment. Stephanie listens, provides resources that are extremely helpful and gives a perspective that has been something that has been missing for me for a long time.
Written on Feb 26, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coaching
I have only had one video session, however she has addressed my concerns and issues so well. I feel listened to. And I love the style of counseling. I can do weekly video visits but during the week I get worksheets and things that help me look at things and make changes on a daily basis. This is by far the best counseling experience I have ever been a part of.
Written on Feb 26, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Everything’s going good.
Written on Jan 23, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Stephanie has been very quick to respond and has sent good worksheets and exercises to work on in my own time.
Written on Jan 21, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and anger management
Stephanie knows how to listen compassionately and how to make someone feel understood, and also knows when to offer productive feedback. I really appreciate her.
Written on Jan 14, 2021 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and bipolar disorder
Personally speaking, Stephanie is the best counseling experience I've ever had. She meets me exactly where I am in my life and responds to me in a way that I really need. She doesn't gloss over issues or situations and really pushes me to more accurately understand my core needs and how to address them. I feel like she genuinely understands me when I bring things to her, and she's able to reiterate them to me in a scope that makes me see it entirely differently than I have before, allowing me to more proactively tackle it.
Written on Dec 07, 2020 after therapy with Stephanie for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
I really value my time with Stephanie, I think she has a good attitude and is easy to talk with. I like that she gives me specific tasks to do each week
Written on Nov 02, 2020 after therapy with Stephanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
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