Danielle Carlson

LMFT

• Minnesota, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, 3054

Hey there! I've been a child and family therapist since way back in 2001. Let me give you a quick rundown of my experience: I've been working as a therapist at my own practice since 2016. I do in-person therapy at a barn with horses. Yep, that’s right, outside in nature, in a pasture, in the barn, and sometimes in the office when people would rather sit and talk. I love doing Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, it is an amazing way to reach therapy goals that can hard to reach in a typical office setting. I also provide telehealth therapy. This allows you to meet with me where ever you are, comfortably and conveniently. While I started my own practice I also worked at Clearwater Counseling in Woodbury, MN from 2017-2020. There, I offered a variety of therapies to kids, teens, and adults, including play therapy, talk therapy, trauma-focused therapy, animal assisted therapy, art and play based therapy, family therapy, and parent education. From 2014 to 2017, I was a therapist at Treehouse Psychology in Shoreview, MN. I offered similar therapies to children, adolescents, and their parents. From 2011 to 2014, I was a home-based therapist with Family Innovations, working with at-risk children and families. I provided clinical therapeutic skill services and worked closely with schools and other professionals to help children and families succeed. I took a break from work between 2007-2011 to be home with my kids. What a wild ride that has been! Between 2004 and 2007, I worked as a Family Options Case Manager at St. David Child Development, helping high-risk families navigate life and connect with resources and support. From 2001 to 2007, I worked as a Senior Therapist and Mental Health Practitioner at Behavioral Dimensions, where I provided home-based therapy to children with autism. So, that's a quick rundown of my background! I hold a Post-Graduate Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Bethel University.