Therapy for Women in Eden Prairie, MN
Specializing in Supporting Anxious, High-Achieving Women Through Life Transitions
Anxiety and depression are common struggles for women who are balancing multiple roles whether that’s career, motherhood, relationships, or daily responsibilities. Many women experience what’s called high-functioning anxiety — appearing put-together on the outside, but feeling overwhelmed and exhausted on the inside.
Common signs of high-functioning anxiety in women include:
Racing thoughts that make it hard to focus or relax
Difficulty sleeping, even when you’re exhausted
Irritability or snapping at loved ones
Feeling stuck in a cycle of overwhelm and burnout
Overthinking decisions and second-guessing yourself
Saying “yes” to everyone else while putting your own needs last
Tension in your body such as headaches, jaw pain, or a constant tight chest
Struggling with guilt when you try to rest or slow down
Achieving goals but never feeling truly satisfied or at peace
Looking for a therapist in Eden Prairie to help you navigate your multiple roles as a woman?
At Creekside Counseling, we specialize in anxiety therapy for women who are navigating overwhelm, burnout, and perfectionism. Instead of just managing symptoms, we focus on helping you understand and heal the root causes of your anxiety.
Your treatment may include:
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART): A highly effective approach that helps reduce anxiety by calming your nervous system and addressing distressing memories without needing to relive them in detail. (Learn more about Trauma Therapy)
Healing Our Core Issues (HOCI) model: A therapy approach that supports women in working through unresolved childhood wounds, identity struggles, and patterns that keep you stuck in cycles of stress and self-doubt.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): A research-backed therapy that helps your brain process and release stuck traumatic memories, reducing the emotional charge they carry so you can move forward without being pulled back by the past. (Learn more about EMDR Therapy)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy: Practical tools to help you challenge racing thoughts, build healthier coping strategies, and create balance in your daily life.
Whether your anxiety is rooted in past trauma, life transitions, motherhood, or identity shifts, we’ll work together to create a personalized plan that helps you feel calmer, more confident, and empowered to live in alignment with your values.
How We Can Help:
Therapy for Moms & Intensive Support
Motherhood is rewarding but it can also come with unique stress, overwhelm, and anxiety. At Creekside Counseling, we offer therapy specifically for moms, whether you’re navigating postpartum challenges, adjusting to life with a new baby, or managing the demands of parenting alongside work and personal responsibilities.
For busy moms who need focused, efficient support, we also provide therapy intensive options. These sessions are designed to help you make meaningful progress in a shorter timeframe, giving you practical tools to manage stress, improve emotional well-being, and feel more present in your daily life.
Learn more about Therapy for Moms
Learn more about Therapy Intensives
Our Providers
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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.