About Element

At Element Psychotherapy, we offer a compassionate, knowledgeable, encouraging, and open atmosphere for self-exploration.

When we are suffering, we don't want to just address symptoms, we want to address the underlying cause of pain, confusion, or frustration in a collaborative manner. We want to harness all elements of our natural ability to grow and to heal.

If we as humans better understand how our past has shaped us, how we are operating in the present, and what we want to integrate in the future, we can take action to instill change in our lives. Different approaches to life's challenges are necessary in order to step into new chapters of our story and new parts of our selves. We can guide and support you in your journey of exploration and healing with an integrated perspective.

"Do the best you can until you know better. Then, when you know better, do better."

-Maya Angelou

Our Philosophy

We work from core principles that include:

THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP: A key indicator of successful therapy is the client-therapist relationship. Positive relational experiences grounded in empathy, compassion, and openness are essential to effective therapy and connectedness.

NATURAL HEALING ABILITY: As humans, we have the natural ability to heal and grow. Underlying issues and old ways of operating can impede us from accessing our healing abilities. We can give ourselves permission to connect with and embody parts of our identity that have been lost in the past or are completely new to us. We can take steps toward becoming more whole as an individual.

DEPTH WORK: Patterns that once served us may now impede our ability to grow and cause further distress. Creating change means understanding how patterns have served or saved us in the past, and integrating new ways of operating, even if those new things are discomforting or scary. We can seek awareness of what we are not conscious of and how it is influencing us in our everyday lives.

By engaging in therapeutic work, you can:

Create greater insight about your behavior and expand your sense of self
Derive meaning from your experience in a way that aligns with your values and goals
Strengthen relationships on a communal and transpersonal level to experience connectedness and unity
Approach life's struggles with a sense of confidence and resilience

Our Approach

We take into account the many elements of being human. This includes integrating theoretical perspectives that attune to emotional, cognitive, relational, physical, and spiritual experience.

Some of the perspectives we work from include:

Jungian psychology
Adlerian psychotherapy
Internal Family Systems
Psychodynamic theory
Existential psychology
Neuropsychology
Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Emotion-Focused therapy
Mindfulness
Buddhism
Art, literature, and philosophy

Our Office

Element Psychotherapy and Counseling is located in southwest Minneapolis in the 50th and France neighborhood. Many Metro Transit bus lines run directly by our location with numerous stops within one block. The main entrance to the building is at the corner of 50th Street and Ewing Avenue.

Parking

Ample parking is available in the lot directly behind our building. It is designated for those who are visiting. There is no fee for parking in the lot. Street parking is also available.

Insurance and Fees

We accept insurance plans from most major providers including:

HealthPartners
Blue Cross-Blue Shield
Medica
United Behavioral Health
UCare
Hennepin Health
Cigna
Aetna
MN Care/Medicaid

We accept out-of-pocket payments. A sliding fee scale is offered to those with financial limitations ranging from $30-160 per session to provide accessible care for all.

Insurance