For over 45 years, Lee Carlson Center has been a trusted source of hope, healing, and transformation for individuals and families, empowering them through life’s challenges. Each year, our dedicated clinical team touches the lives of over 6,000 individuals, families, and caregivers, offering compassionate care that spans all stages of life.
We specialize in outpatient mental health therapy for all ages, providing a collaborative and continuous care approach. Committed to accessibility, we work to maintain minimal wait times for those seeking support. Whether in-person or through telehealth, our flexible therapy options ensure you can receive the care you need, when you need it.
What is Therapy?
At Lee Carlson Center, we offer a range of psychotherapy options to help individuals, families, and groups address challenges affecting their emotional well-being, relationships, and daily functioning. Whether you are dealing with stress, navigating a life transition, or managing emotional struggles, our therapists provide the support and tools you need to improve your quality of life.
Therapy Options We Offer:
- Individual Therapy – One-on-one psychotherapy tailored to the individual’s specific wants and needs.
- Family Therapy – Psychotherapy that involves all members of an extended family, addressing relational dynamics and improving communication.
- Group Therapy – Small groups of individuals meet regularly to share experiences, support one another, and work through common challenges with a group leader (therapist).
- Couples Therapy – Psychotherapy designed to address relationship distress, helping individuals and couples work through issues to improve their connection and understanding.
Our therapists provide unique clinical approaches and have an array of areas of focus including:
- ADHD
- Adjustment and Stress Related Disorders
- Adoption Issues
- Anxiety
- Art Therapy
- Attachment Disorders
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Behavioral Concerns
- Caregiver Support
- Cultural Identity
- Depression
- Developmental Difficulties
- Domestic Abuse
- Dual Diagnoses
- Eating Disorders
- Emotion Regulation
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Grief and Loss
- Mood Disorders
- Pervasive Developmental Disorder
- Play Therapy
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Self-Esteem Issues
- Self Harm
- Serious and Persistent Mental Illness
- Social Skills
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
If you’re facing any of these challenges, or something else that’s affecting your emotional well-being, therapy can help you develop the tools you need to create positive change in your life.
What to Expect in Your First Few Therapy Sessions
In the first few sessions, your therapist will focus on getting to know you and understanding what brings you to therapy. You’ll be asked some basic questions about your current challenges, past experiences, and key aspects of your life and identity. This helps your therapist learn what’s most important to you and what you hope to achieve.
By the second or third session, you’ll work together to create a personalized plan outlining the goals or topics you’d like to focus on in therapy. This plan serves as a guide for your journey, helping you track progress and stay focused on what matters most to you.
How to Get the Most Out of Therapy
Therapy works best when you actively participate and allow yourself to be open and vulnerable. It’s completely normal to feel nervous about sharing your story at first. The initial sessions are focused on getting to know you, understanding the challenges that brought you in, and creating a personalized treatment plan that outlines your specific goals. After that, therapy shifts into deeper conversations and the kind of work most people imagine when they think of therapy.
Your therapist isn’t there to give you all the answers but to help you explore and discover them for yourself. Along the way, it’s important to talk with your therapist about the growth you’re hoping for and speak up if something isn’t working. This open communication helps shape your sessions and makes them more meaningful.
As you continue, you and your therapist will build a strong therapeutic relationship that supports you on your healing journey.
Insurance and Payment Options
We accept most insurance plans to make therapy more accessible. For those who qualify, a sliding fee scale is available to ensure cost is not a barrier to care. Contact us today to discuss your payment options and find the best solution for you.
Ready to Get Started?
Taking the first step toward therapy is an important decision, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. If you’re ready to begin, or if you have any questions about our services, don’t hesitate to reach out. Our team is ready to help you find the right therapy approach to meet your needs.
Contact Us Today:
- Call us at 763.780.3036
- Or fill out the Online Contact Form below
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