Inclusive Mental Health Therapy · Minneapolis & Maplewood, MN

A Place to Heal,
A Space to Be Yourself

Find a therapist who truly gets you—culturally responsive, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and affirming care for all identities, helping you feel seen, heard, and understood. Join a community where you matter. We offer in-person and telehealth therapy for individuals, couples, and families across the Twin Cities and throughout Minnesota.

We are in-network with most major insurance plans, including:

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Aetna logo with heart symbol
Cigna healthcare logo
United Healthcare logo
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BlueCross BlueShield logo
Aetna logo with heart symbol
Cigna healthcare logo
United Healthcare logo
HealthPartners logo
Optum logo
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Your Space for Affirming
Mental Health Care

Your Space for
Affirming Mental
Health Care

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We are a culturally responsive and holistic mental health practice committed to providing anti-oppressive care. Our mission is to create a safe, validating space for individuals, couples, and families—with a special focus on serving BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and other marginalized communities—to find hope, healing, and a more vibrant life.

Pathways to a More
Vibrant Life

Specialized, evidence-based therapy tailored to your unique identity and lived experiences. We provide
affirming support whether you're seeking help for yourself, your relationship, or your family.

Individual Adult Therapy

A one-on-one, supportive space to feel seen, heard, and understood as you explore your thoughts, navigate challenges, and work toward lasting change.

Couples & Relational Therapy

Strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and deepen your emotional connection. We offer affirming support for all relationship structures, including polyamory and ethical non-monogamy (ENM).

Trauma Therapy
(EMDR, ART, Brainspotting)

Advanced, body-based therapies to help you process distressing memories, including systemic and identity-based trauma, and find relief and peace.

Family & Youth Therapy

Inclusive support for families of all shapes and sizes. We help children, adolescents (5+), and their families build stronger, more resilient bonds in a safe, affirming environment.

Affirming Care for Your Whole Self

We provide compassionate, trauma-informed, and evidence-based care to help you find relief and
develop skills for long-term well-being, honoring all parts of your identity.

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“Our mission is to create a space where every part of you is welcome. Healing begins when you feel truly seen and accepted for who you are, without judgment. That’s the community we’re building here.”

Tanya Brown, MA, LMFT

Founder & Therapist

Our Commitment to Inclusive
& Anti-Oppressive Care

Our Commitment to
Inclusive & Anti-
Oppressive Care

Finding a therapist who shares or understands your lived experience is essential for healing. We are passionate about creating a safe, validating, and empowering space for everyone—especially those who self-locate within BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+ and other traditionally marginalized communities.

A Space for Every Identity

LGBTQIA+ affirming, polyamory & ENM friendly, with gender and sexual identity support rooted in anti-oppressive and trauma-informed values.

Our Commitment to Inclusive
& Anti-Oppressive Care

Finding a therapist who shares or understands your lived experience is essential for healing. We are passionate about creating a safe, validating, and empowering space for everyone—especially those who self-locate within BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+ and other traditionally marginalized communities.

Find the Right Fit

Whether you're seeking an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist, a Black or BIPOC therapist, a polyamory/ENM-friendly counselor, or a therapist who shares your identity, we help you match.

Our Commitment to Inclusive
& Anti-Oppressive Care

Finding a therapist who shares or understands your lived experience is essential for healing. We are passionate about creating a safe, validating, and empowering space for everyone—especially those who self-locate within BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+ and other traditionally marginalized communities.

A Diverse &
Compassionate Team

Nearly 30 providers as diverse as the communities we serve.

Our Commitment to Inclusive
& Anti-Oppressive Care

Finding a therapist who shares or understands your lived experience is essential for healing. We are passionate about creating a safe, validating, and empowering space for everyone—especially those who self-locate within BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+ and other traditionally marginalized communities.

Care in Your Language

Services available in English, Spanish, Hmong, and Somali.

Advanced Therapies for
Trauma & Healing

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EMDR

Briefly focus on distressing material while engaging an external stimulus to promote healing and resilience.

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Brainspotting

A deep, direct, holistic, trauma-informed method enhanced with bilateral sound.
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Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

Replace painful mental images with positive, self-chosen ones—often in a single session.

Support for Every Stage
of Life

Inclusive, open support empowering individuals and promoting well-being for life.

Children & play
therapy (ages 5+)

Adolescents & teens

Adults

Couples & families

Meet Our Compassionate & Diverse Team

We provide compassionate, trauma-informed, and evidence-based care to help you find relief and develop skills for long-term well-being, honoring all parts of your identity.
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"Therapy is a collaborative journey. We walk alongside you, honoring your unique experiences and cultural background, to help you reconnect with your inner strength and build a more vibrant, authentic life."

Tanya Brown, MA, LMFT

Founder & Therapist

Making Care Accessible:
Insurance & Fees

We believe quality mental health care should be accessible and affirming for everyone. To help reduce financial barriers to your healing, we are in-network with many insurance providers:
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Aetna logo with heart symbol
Cigna healthcare logo
United Healthcare logo
HealthPartners logo
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Visit Us in Minneapolis or Maplewood

Whether you prefer to meet in person at one of our welcoming offices or from the comfort of your own space via secure telehealth, we offer flexible options to fit your needs.

Take the First Step Toward
a More Vibrant Life

You deserve a therapist who sees, hears, and affirms every part of who you are. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone. Reach out today to connect with a provider who understands your lived experience and begin your path toward hope and healing.