I am a licensed psychotherapist in Minnesota with 15 years of experience providing mental health services to diverse client populations. Having been trained in a variety of treatment models, I provide client centered care to each client. This means that my approach with each client is tailored and adjusted to their specific treatment needs and preferences.
I have come to learn the art of psychotherapy involves a blend of supporting and validating clients while also motivating change and integration of new patterns of living. I firmly believe the quality of the relationship between a client and therapist is critical for healing and growth. In fact, research consistently identifies the quality of the therapeutic alliance as the most important factor in achieving a positive therapeutic outcome.
Your story deserves to be heard and I am here to provide a caring and focused response to support you in your journey. The two primary approaches that inform much of my work with clients are ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and MBCT (Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy).
I have come to learn the art of psychotherapy involves a blend of supporting and validating clients while also motivating change and integration of new patterns of living. I firmly believe the quality of the relationship between a client and therapist is critical for healing and growth. In fact, research consistently identifies the quality of the therapeutic alliance as the most important factor in achieving a positive therapeutic outcome.
Your story deserves to be heard and I am here to provide a caring and focused response to support you in your journey. The two primary approaches that inform much of my work with clients are ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and MBCT (Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy).
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Justin Less is a therapist specializing in individual and family therapy, and maintains a private practice in Burnsville, MN.
Special interests include adolescent mental health, LGBTQAI, BIPOC, complex trauma/PTSD, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy/CBT, mood/anxiety disorders and assisting clients in cultivating a strong sense of self worth and authenticity.
I take pride in offering my client's personalized, quality, and accessible care (telemedicine).
I am able to meet with clients living throughout the state of Minnesota.
Special interests include adolescent mental health, LGBTQAI, BIPOC, complex trauma/PTSD, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy/CBT, mood/anxiety disorders and assisting clients in cultivating a strong sense of self worth and authenticity.
I take pride in offering my client's personalized, quality, and accessible care (telemedicine).
I am able to meet with clients living throughout the state of Minnesota.
I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues and am passionate about my work as a therapist.
I provide treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma/loss, and adolescent/family concerns.
I believe change and transformation is best achieved within a collaborative, respectful, and compassionate therapeutic alliance.
I offer client centered care to promote personal growth and achievement of life goals.
I work from a variety of perspectives including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution focused, health realization/positive psychology, and strength based modalities.
I provide treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma/loss, and adolescent/family concerns.
I believe change and transformation is best achieved within a collaborative, respectful, and compassionate therapeutic alliance.
I offer client centered care to promote personal growth and achievement of life goals.
I work from a variety of perspectives including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution focused, health realization/positive psychology, and strength based modalities.
It is your responsibility to investigate whether your insurance will cover my fees.
You will normally find the customer service number on the back of your insurance card and you will be checking your mental health/behavioral health benefits.
Services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan.
You will be responsible for paying any portion of my fee that insurance does not cover by paying in cash or check.
I am an in-network provider for Medica, United Health Care, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aetna, UBH, BHP, Preferred One, UCARE, Medicare, Metropolitan Health Plan, Lifesycnh/Humana, Triwest/Tricare, Primewest, and Minnesota Health Care Plans.
You will normally find the customer service number on the back of your insurance card and you will be checking your mental health/behavioral health benefits.
Services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan.
You will be responsible for paying any portion of my fee that insurance does not cover by paying in cash or check.
I am an in-network provider for Medica, United Health Care, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aetna, UBH, BHP, Preferred One, UCARE, Medicare, Metropolitan Health Plan, Lifesycnh/Humana, Triwest/Tricare, Primewest, and Minnesota Health Care Plans.
I believe each of us has an innate and primary psychological need to be understood by others.
Therefore, I strive to fully understand each client's individual perspective and unique life experience.
I will not generalize your situation or focus on a diagnosis or label.
I respect the dignity and worth of the individual, value self-determination, and don't view clients as unwell or ill.
Rather, I view my clinical work as assisting individuals in seeking greater fulfillment and peace in their lives and believe all humans have the ability to tap into core health and a dimension of awareness that allows for greater equanimity, resilience, and creativity.
Therefore, I strive to fully understand each client's individual perspective and unique life experience.
I will not generalize your situation or focus on a diagnosis or label.
I respect the dignity and worth of the individual, value self-determination, and don't view clients as unwell or ill.
Rather, I view my clinical work as assisting individuals in seeking greater fulfillment and peace in their lives and believe all humans have the ability to tap into core health and a dimension of awareness that allows for greater equanimity, resilience, and creativity.
Mindfulness is consciously bringing your awareness into your here-and-now experience with openness, interest, and receptiveness.
This is based on the view that the ongoing attempt to get rid of 'symptoms' actually creates a clinical disorder in the first place.
As soon as a private experience is labeled a 'symptom, it immediately sets up a struggle with it because a 'symptom' is by definition something 'pathological, ' something we should try to get rid of.
The aim is to transform our relationship with our difficult thoughts and feelings, so that we no longer perceive them as 'symptoms.'
This is based on the view that the ongoing attempt to get rid of 'symptoms' actually creates a clinical disorder in the first place.
As soon as a private experience is labeled a 'symptom, it immediately sets up a struggle with it because a 'symptom' is by definition something 'pathological, ' something we should try to get rid of.
The aim is to transform our relationship with our difficult thoughts and feelings, so that we no longer perceive them as 'symptoms.'
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