Feeling Stressed, frazzled, or like your anxiety is out of control?

There are so many stresses in life that can overwhelm us.

Children

Work

Relationships

The Unknown

The What Ifs?

The list can go on and on.

I've worked with teens and adults trying to get their anxiety under control but in need of extra help to get there.

A Christian counselor can help you by bringing clarity in the midst of the whirlwind of thoughts and emotions. It can be such a needed benefit to reach your CALM.

Is it time for some extra help? Someone to walk with you?Someone to help you find the peace of the Kingdom of God.

I'm here and have a heart to see you reach your goals!

218-366-0580

Understanding and Managing Anxiety with Compassionate Care

Understanding anxiety with compassionate care involves recognizing the profound impact it can have on an individual’s life and providing support with empathy and kindness. At Unlocking Beauty, llc, I believe in validating the experiences of those struggling with anxiety, acknowledging their challenges without judgment. I focus on creating a safe and supportive environment where you feel heard and understood. My compassionate approach ensures that we tailor treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each person, fostering a sense of trust and partnership in the therapeutic process. By combining evidence-based techniques with a genuine commitment to our clients' well-being, we strive to empower individuals to manage their anxiety and lead fulfilling lives.

Diane Cerven, LPCC, Online Therapist in Minneapolis and Greater MN. I'm a Christian Counselor specializing in: anxiety counseling and marriage counseling. -Plus Christian Mentoring-

HI THERE, I'M DIANE.

I Know that Anxiety can be Overwhelming and Seem to Never End.

My passion is to help you get to your next goal. I walk though the hard work with you, whether that's to:

Become confident and assertive.

Increase the Peace of God in your life

To live life with the assurance that you can handle whatever it throws at you.

Or fill in the blank with your need!

I bring my 20 years of experience and my heart to help others. I've worked through the hard stuff myself and want to see everyone get to their best self.

Is it easy? Not always.

Is it worth it? YES!!!

Contact

218-36-0580

Specialized Anxiety Therapy Modalities

The difference between a therapist or counselor and other types of support (such as coaching, inner healing, or talking with a pastor or friend) lies in our specialized training. We are equipped to address mental health disorders using a variety of evidence-based counseling modalities that are proven to be beneficial to our clients. At the core of my therapy practice is Person-Centered Therapy, a client-centered approach where I meet you where you are and validate your experiences.

In addition, I utilize research-backed techniques from CBT, ACT, DBT skills, mindfulness, and Gottman Techniques. It's not just about the techniques themselves, but also about my innate drive and dedication to help, which makes the counseling experience truly effective. Meeting you where you are and helping you find your path to success with the skills I’ve honed is at the heart of my counseling approach.

Frequently Asked Questions about Counseling in Minneapolis

What Does Christian Counseling do for Anxiety?

We can tailor a treatment specific to you that will reduce your anxiety symptoms. Working on thoughts, behaviors, and life situations and making changes effectively reduces anxiety symptoms. Jesus said He left his peace with us, let's get into His peace together.

What is the Best Counseling Therapy for Anxiety?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has been the most researched and found to be effective in the treatment of many kinds of anxiety disorders including: generalized anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, social anxiety, and other conditions. Utilizing the Bible and CBT to create a bespoke treatment for you can greatly reduce anxiety symptoms.

Does Anxiety Ever Go Away?

God gave us all of our emotions, including anxiety, as a normal part of life that we need. In DBT this is known as the whole brain, our emotional mind and reasoning mind working together. In anxiety disorder however this process is amped up. Constant worry or fear that effects parts of our functioning (social, work, home, etc). Without help an anxiety disorder doesn't usually go away on it's own. That's when Christian counseling can help.

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Navigating Life with Generalized Anxiety Disorder

The constant worry about the future or the unseen.

Increased irritability when you want to remain calm.

It seems you're constantly on your last nerve.

It feels like your brain is always overworking to solve unsolvable problems.

Understanding Anxiety: A MN Therapist's Perspective

Anxiety is a common yet often misunderstood mental health condition. I've worked with people who have had anxiety their entire life but didn't know what it was. They just thought it was them, not something that could be treated.

Unlocking the Power of CBT with a Therapist in Minneapolis and Online

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy that focuses on how our thoughts influence our feelings and behaviors. At the heart of CBT is not about what happens (the event) it’s about how we think about what happens.

Ever wonder how two people could go through the same event, say a car accident that has no one hurt but the vehicles are going to need body work. One person could think, “I was lucky that only the car was damaged. Thank God.”