Meet Our Therapists in Eden Prairie, MN
Compassionate, personalized therapy for children, teens, adults, and families throughout the Twin Cities.
Finding the Right Therapist Matters
At Creekside Counseling, we believe meaningful change begins with feeling safe, supported, and understood. Our team of experienced therapists brings different specialties, perspectives, and approaches to help you navigate life's challenges, strengthen relationships, and build a greater sense of well-being.
Whether you're seeking support for your child, navigating anxiety or trauma, working through relationship challenges, or simply looking for a space to better understand yourself, we're here to meet you where you are.
Our mission is to create a welcoming, judgment-free environment where every client feels heard, valued, and empowered to grow.
Get to Know Our Therapists at Creekside Counseling
Every therapist brings something unique to the counseling experience. Explore our team's backgrounds, specialties, and approaches to find someone who feels like the right fit for you or your family.
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Elisabeth Emmerich
OWNER, MA, LPCC, RPT™
Elisabeth helps women navigate anxiety, perfectionism, and the lingering effects of childhood trauma, while also supporting kids and teens through anxiety, trauma and life transitions. As a mom of three, she brings firsthand understanding of the pressures of motherhood to a warm, compassionate, and practical approach that helps clients untangle old patterns and create meaningful change.
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Marina Mitcheltree
MA, LPCC
Marina supports children, teens, and families navigating anxiety, behavioral challenges, and life transitions. She specializes in early childhood mental health, child-parent relationships, and play therapy, and is passionate about empowering women and supporting BIPOC communities. As a mom, she brings personal insight into the challenges of parenting while creating a compassionate, practical space for families and individuals to heal and grow. -
Laura Muench
MSW, LICSW
Laura specializes in early childhood, autism support, and parent-child relationships, helping families navigate behavior challenges, anxiety, and life transitions. With a strong focus on connection and attachment, she takes a warm, practical approach to supporting both children and parents. Laura especially enjoys working with young children and guiding families toward more confidence, stronger communication, and meaningful, lasting change.
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Alyse Yoder, MSW, LICSW
Alyse specializes in helping children ages 8 and older, teens, and young adults navigate anxiety, self-esteem, identity exploration, relationship challenges, and life transitions. With a calm, compassionate, and relational approach, she creates a supportive space for clients to build confidence, better understand themselves, and feel comfortable being who they are.
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Alexis Owings, MA, LPCC
Alexis specializes in helping children and families navigate anxiety, big emotions, behavioral challenges, self-esteem, and relationship difficulties. Using Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), she helps children develop coping skills, build confidence, and strengthen connections with their families.
Finding the right therapist is an important part of feeling comfortable and supported throughout your mental health journey.
Whether you're seeking therapy for yourself, your child, or your family, our team is here to help you find the support you need.
We'd love to connect with you.