DBT-PTSD Specialists of Minnesota

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Dialectical behavior therapy services for adults and adolescents.

At DBT-PTSD Specialists, we pride ourselves on having a client-first focus from the first time you call to schedule a session, throughout your treatment, to when you graduate from the DBT program. Being client-first means our mental health professionals get to know you as a person, understand your goals, and design treatment plans tailored to the life you want to live. We offer trauma-informed adult services and multiple adolescent services to connect each person with the most fitting resources available.

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Careers

Helps individuals explore personal challenges and life transitions, process emotions, set goals, and build coping skills and resilience.

Individual therapy

Teaches mindfulness, emotional regulation and stress management techniques to help individuals manage intense emotions.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)

Helps individuals gradually face and manage anxiety through a step-by-step, confidence-building process.

Exposure therapy

Provide several therapy sessions per week for individuals who need structured mental health support but don’t require residential care or hospitalization.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Help children and teens navigate emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges while building resilience and coping skills.

Child & Adolescent Therapy

Help individuals process painful experiences, reduce the impact of trauma, and feel safer and more in control.

Trauma-focused therapies

Approach: It is important to me to empower individuals to increase awareness of their own wisdom, strengths, and values, and to utilize these to guide our collaborative work together. I am passionate about mindfulness-based practices, including assisting clients with beginning to view all parts of themselves and their emotions with acceptance, compassion, and curiosity, allowing space to create any desired changes in their lives. In addition to DBT, I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (a somatic/body-oriented therapy), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (DBT-PE), Anchored Relational Model (formerly AIR Network), and Brainspotting, all of which are evidenced-based approaches to processing and healing from traumatic experiences.
 
Hobbies: Yoga, paddle-boarding, reading, spending time in nature, and watching good movies and TV-shows.

Approach: I approach therapy with curiosity and deep respect for each person’s lived experience. My work is grounded in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), while also drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), person-centered, and feminist perspectives. I believe that while we can’t always change our circumstances, we can learn to respond differently- to slow down, notice, and choose how we show up for ourselves and others.

In our work together, we will focus on building emotional awareness, developing coping skills, and helping you reconnect with parts of yourself that may have felt lost along the way. My style is collaborative, down-to-earth, and sometimes sprinkled with humor; I see therapy as a space to be real, not perfect.

Hobbies: Outside of the therapy space, I foster and volunteer with animal rescues, spend time in nature, and love cooking dishes from different cuisines. I’m also passionate about maintaining a balanced lifestyle- lifting weights, exploring mindful and intuitive eating, and finding movement that feels good.

Pronouns: She/Her. You can call me Asmita or Ash.

Quote: “Take time to schedule your joy; pain will schedule itself.”

Approach: Learning about ourselves is a lifelong process. We tend to think that we are steadfast beings, stuck in our ways. I believe that we are all capable of connecting deeper with ourselves and the world around us. Through curiosity, creativity, and relationship-building, therapy hopefully becomes a place where you learn to care for and integrate each part of yourself as you navigate changes. I utilize a mix of techniques from Internal Family Systems (IFS, parts work), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic theories, while maintaining a trauma-informed and person in environment lens.

Hobbies: In my free time I love throwing myself into random hobbies related to art and music. Currently, I am obsessed with crocheting, drawing, and taking pictures with my polaroid camera. I also dabble in pickleball, rock climbing, and playing with my mischievous cat, Bean.

Quote: “I still don’t understand the play…” “It doesn’t matter, just keep telling the story” – Wes Anderson, Asteroid City

Approach: I am passionate about empowering others to be their most authentic selves by meeting you where you are at while creating a warm and safe space. I strive to create a collaborative therapeutic alliance to walk alongside you on your unique journey in life. My approach to therapy is person-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed in combination with dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).

I am specializing in women’s health and perinatal mental health including postpartum depression, anxiety, panic, OCD, PTSD, bipolar, psychosis, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), perimenopause, menopause, endometriosis, and PMOS (previously known as PCOS).

I am trained in DBT and DBT-PE (prolonged exposure) therapies and have advanced training in assessing dissociative disorders. I also pull tools from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and internal family systems (IFS) in my work.

Hobbies: Reading, cooking, weightlifting, golfing, and watching movies/tv shows.

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Approach: My great passion is to bring healing to individuals who have been through traumatic experiences by empowering them to acknowledge their own strengths and understanding. I am driven by person centered approach where I believe each person is an expert of themselves, and I walk beside them as they embark in their journey to meet their goal of acquiring life worth living. The most important skill that I possess is unconditional empathy, compassion, and support to my clients where they are able to feel safe and comfortable. I am trained in DBT, DBT-PE, and motivational interviewing.

Hobbies: Some of my hobbies include being outdoors in nature, photography, sketching, trying new food, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends.

Quote: “I feel fortunate to be able to work with clients so closely where I am not only able to be part of their journey to healing and happiness, but also watch them grow on their own and meet their goals”. 

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Approach: I believe people will thrive when given the opportunity. I employ a combination of DBT skills and existential therapy to give people the leverage they need to understand themselves better and more effectively practice self-compassion. Attachment is a priority in the work I do; the connection between therapist and client is a foundation for experiencing and practicing the safety needed to figure out who you are and what you want your life to do for you.

I have experience working with people with histories of complex trauma including living with addiction, living as a queer person, and employment with first responder teams, medical environments, and active military. Figuring out how to tell your story so that it does not hurt in the telling is work we can do together.

Hobbies: I love stories, so I spend my time with people, live theater, movies, books, podcasts, as many of the methods humans use to share stories as I can. And a bunch of cats. I am a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and engaging with advocacy is a priority in my life.

Quote: It takes practice to get out of your own way. It doesn’t get easier, you get better at it. And when you do, the world opens up.

Approach: Trust, compassion, respect, and non-judgment are the cornerstones of my therapeutic approach. Utilizing a combination of person-centered, trauma informed, and evidence-based interventions. I practice through a lens of body positivity, racial and cultural awareness, and inclusiveness. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse individuals. I am a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and hope to serve individuals in this community who struggle with identity, and I am dedicated to the de-pathologizing of emotional suffering that is often caused by various forms of systemic oppression. I believe in a holistic and individualized approach to therapy. Through warmth and humor, I am dedicated to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly. I understand that each person’s journey is unique, and I tailor my therapeutic approaches to meet your specific needs, ensuring that you receive the most effective and compassionate care possible.

Hobbies: Reading, gardening, going to the beach, snuggling with my cat, board games, hiking, painting, trying new restaurants or experiences in the cities, traveling, and spending time with my extraordinary chosen family.

Favorite DBT Skill: My personal favorite DBT skill is accumulating positives. I find so much joy in the little things that make life worth living. I am encouraged to use this skill as I grow and understand that acknowledging positive experiences and emotions does not invalidate negative experiences or emotions we may be faced with. This skill also helps me identify positive moments and relationships to be present for, and to engage mindfully.

Approach: My biggest joy is helping clients use their experiences in life to build resilience and empowerment. I help clients find areas to take control in their lives amidst harmful circumstances and oppressive systems. I focus on individual strengths and creative strategies to assist clients in the therapy process. My work is rooted in cultural awareness, holistic healing, DBT and cognitive approaches, other evidence-based practices, and capability for change. Most importantly, I work from a trauma-informed perspective and will work together with clients to discover foundations of mental health symptoms. I use the skills of empathy, humor, and unconditional positive regard. It is of utmost importance to me to create a safe, nonjudgemental space for all people I work with. I enjoy engaging my clients in self-reflection and will be your biggest motivator. I currently hold a Master of Science Degree from St. Cloud State University and am working to become a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the state of Minnesota. I am very much looking forward to joining you in your own individual journey.

Hobbies: Running is my biggest stress reducer! I also engage in professional photography and other art forms, which I love bringing into therapy. I enjoy time with family and friends and traveling when I can. Pickleball has become a new favorite of mine, as well.

Approach: My approach to therapy emphasizes the wisdom that each client brings to their own healing journey, and includes examining and deconstructing the impact of power dynamics and social expectations in order to help individuals overcome barriers to achieving life satisfaction. I am committed to providing a non-judgmental atmosphere for individuals to navigate difficult life situations and fully realize their potential. My hope for each of my clients is that they experience deep support and value, encouragement, and affirmation of their unique skills and abilities. Although primarily a companion to you during the processing of difficult circumstances and events, I find that I also frequently have the privilege of sharing much laughter and joy with my clients.

Interests: My professional areas of interest include working with individuals who have experienced sexual and other traumas, bereaved individuals, individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, and panic, and those experiencing the effects of social oppression on the basis of race, ability, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic status, or immigration status. My personal areas of interest include animals, cooking and eating, spending time in nature, reading, playing and listening to music, and spending time with loved ones.

Favorite DBT Skill: The self-soothing distress tolerance skill is one of my favorite DBT skills. It gives such a rich opportunity for reacquainting ourselves with some of the most basic pleasures, and we always have the tools we need to do it! I am encouraged by how much opportunity we have to create meaningful change in our lives simply by slowing down the often-chaotic speed of our lives and relationships, and tuning into our five senses.

Approach: I utilize using a person-centered, strength based, and holistic view of supporting people to live a life worth living. I am also a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and hope to serve those who struggle finding empowerment and acceptance within their identities. One of the core tenants I hold as a therapist is working towards a collaborative alliance with clients by cultivating a safe environment to work through life stressors. When a safe environment is created between therapist and client, we can bring awareness to aspects of our lives that are not serving us. I am also working towards utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) approaches to support the people I am serving. I look forward to being a supportive guide to the individual(s) and collaborating on finding solutions that work for you. I currently have my Master of Arts degree from St. Thomas University and I am working to become a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I look forward to becoming a more culturally competent, compassionate, and supportive therapist on this journey with you.

Hobbies: Time with friends/family, reading, video games, T.V./movies/theatre, biking, working out, hiking, or anything that involves nature

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Approach: As a therapist, I am committed to cultivating an environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. I want to provide you with the space to express yourself freely in whatever way you need without fear of judgement or critique. We are not made to shoulder life’s difficulties on our own. Throughout this journey, I hope to partner with you in developing coping skills that are specific to your emotions and identifying negative automatic thought patterns. This insight and self-awareness will allow you to better achieve your goals and guide your journey towards healing.

I use techniques consistent with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), strengths based and person-centered therapy. My practice is rooted in providing care that is trauma informed and culturally sensitive.

Hobbies: Outside of the therapy space, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, reading, playing board games, going to yoga and taking walks with my dog Harvey.

Madelyn Chladek MSW, LGSW

Approach: Helping people feel empowered to live a life worth living is my priority, so I use a collaborative, supportive, and validating approach in counseling to help people learn skills to live the life of their choosing. Sessions with me will include mindfulness, self-reflection on skills, creating attainable goals, and finding ways to move forward in a meaningful direction.

Hobbies: Exploring local hiking trails and parks, connecting with friends and family, volunteering, reading, creating, and getting my dog outside.

Pronouns: She/her

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