Therapy is like life - it's a journey. Sometimes the path feels smooth and clear. Other times, it's rough and bumpy. My purpose with Backdoor Counseling is to offer a chance to improve life's journey.
Backdoor Counseling utilizes a foundation of traditional therapy approaches along with art and play to provide a well-rounded therapy experience. We are conveniently located off Dodd Road just minutes from downtown Saint Paul, and offer services for children, adults, couples and families.
My Philosophy
In addition to traditional approaches, I have found art and play to be especially beneficial in counseling. In my background working with people in a variety of settings, from groups to individuals, from in-home to in-office, from conference workshops to Couples Communication classes, I have found that blending my creative passion with both my academic knowledge and my continuing education in new art and play therapy techniques consistently yields not only a more productive counseling experience, but also a more enjoyable one. I look forward to partnering with you in this journey!
Art Therapy
Art therapy is for both creative people and those who do not consider themselves artistic. In this approach, traditional psychotherapy is combined with the creative process to facilitate insight and change. Art therapy is available for children, adults, families and couples.
Play Therapy
Play therapy uses the child’s natural language of play to communicate and is helpful for children of all ages. A therapist trained in play therapy is able to learn about a child’s life experiences and the child’s feelings about themselves.
Backdoor Counseling is located just south of the city of Saint Paul, providing easy access from the surrounding communities of Saint Paul, West Saint Paul, South Saint Paul, Inver Grove Heights, Mendota Heights, Lilydale and Eagan. For more information on our services, to ask Meleah question, or to contact us about appointments, please click "Contact Us" in the sidebar at the right.
