Benjamin Layne (he/him)

Office-Based Practicum Therapist

Minnetonka Office

Ben Layne has always been focused on guiding people to build positive relationships and experience themselves in new and creative ways. He did so for fifteen years as a theater director and producer, and now as a graduate student pursuing his Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. As an artist, Ben brings those playful sensibilities into the therapeutic relationship. He is passionate about methodology focused on healthy communications and strategies that help individuals and families navigate their individual hopes and dreams while building strong relationships and family systems. Ben will work with you to build a therapeutic process to help you meet your needs, foster healthier relationships, and find ways to cope with the challenges (and successes) life brings to all of us.

Therapeutic Modalities: Utilizing techniques from Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Bowen Family Systems, Attachment Theory, Gottman

Specialties: Couples, Families, self-identity exploration

Certification/Training: Gottman Level I, Prepare/Enrich

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Michelle Meadows, MT-BC (Music Therapist, Board-Certified) (she/her)

Office-Based Practicum Therapist

Minnetonka Office

Michelle is a Board-Certified music therapist and 200hr Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) through Yoga Alliance. Michelle has practiced music therapy for four years specializing in working with adults over 65 and neurodivergent populations (including individuals with Autism) from ages 3 to 21. Michelle is trained in using music as a modality for therapeutic healing and achievement of functional treatment goals. Michelle is also trained in MBSR, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and incorporates concepts of mindfulness and somatic awareness to promote healing and growth. Additionally, Michelle incorporates cognitive, behavioral, and psychodynamic approaches in her work with clients and focuses on prioritizing the client’s needs and desires first.

Therapeutic Modalities: CBT, psychodynamic, music therapy, mindfulness-based and somatic approaches, MBSR (Mindfulness-based stress reduction), yoga therapy

Specialties: Children ages 0-10, teens & adolescents, neurodivergent individuals, individuals with differing abilities

Certification/Training: MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction)

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Charlie Westholm, MSW, LGSW (he/him)

Office-based Therapist

Minnetonka Office

Charlie offers in-person and virtual outpatient services for adolescents and adults. His goal for clients is to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can feel comfortable and welcome to open up about any and all struggles they may be experiencing. His focus is on clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, OCD, and trauma-related symptoms. To do this, he implements aspects, skills, and resources from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), spiritual integration, and mindfulness. He approaches therapy through a person-centered lens with the understanding that clients are the experts of their own life. In his free time he enjoys playing games (video, board, and card) and reading.

Therapeutic Modalities:  CBT, DBT, CPT, ERP, and ACT

Certifications/Trainings: CPT

Relate Communications January 2nd, 2024

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Sarah De Miglio, MA (she/her)

Office-based Therapist

Minnetonka Office

Sarah works with couples, adults, children, and families in Minnetonka and virtually. Sarah identifies as a white cisgender female. She is a compassionate and dedicated attachment-based therapist with experience working with couples, adults, children, and families. Sarah specializes in fostering secure attachments and improving relational dynamics. Sarah utilizes evidenced-based practices rooted in attachment therapy. With a warm, empathetic approach she creates a safe and supportive environment where individuals and families can explore their feelings, enhance communication, and build stronger connections. Outside of work, Sarah likes to stargaze, play board games, paint, hike, and read sci-fi.

Therapeutic Modalities: Attachment-based, Emotion Focused Couples Therapy, Person-centered, Mindfulness-Based, Self-compassion

Specialties: Trauma, co-occurring disorders, grief/loss, life transitions, intergenerational trauma

Certifications/Trainings: Circle of Security, Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy Externship

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Hannah Weikle, MSW, LGSW (she/her)

Office-Based Therapist

Eden Prairie Office

Hannah provides office-based therapy for children and approaches therapy through play, strength-based, and relational perspectives. Hannah prioritizes creating a space that feels safe by being trauma-informed and culturally aware. She enjoys working collaboratively and creatively with both children and parents to meet their goals. Outside of work, she enjoys being outside with her dog, crafting, gardening, and caring for her houseplants.

Therapeutic Modalities: Play therapy, CBT, attachment and strengths-based

Specialties: Children aged 0-10, trauma/PTSD, Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Cindy Nelson, MA (she/her)

Office-Based Therapist

Minnetonka Office

Cindy provides outpatient therapy to individuals ages 12 and up. She believes in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences to discover their unique path to healing. As someone who has overcome her own struggles, Cindy loves to foster hope and growth from both a personal and professional perspective. Cindy also acknowledges the significance of faith in one’s life. For clients who desire it, she specializes in integrating faith-based principles or beliefs into their treatment. In her free time, Cindy enjoys songwriting, playing tennis, and spending time with her family, friends, and Goldendoodle, Leo.

Therapeutic Modalities: Person-centered, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), strengths-based, mindfulness, narrative

Specialties: Ages 12+, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, faith-based integration, parenting

Certifications/Trainings: Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Immanuel Prayer, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).

Relate Communications September 20th, 2023

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