Melissa Anderson, LMFT (she/her)

Rise Within Therapy

I honor and respect your courage to seek more connection in your relationships (all relationship types: partner, friends, family, etc.). Whether through exploring unhelpful patterns that no longer serve you or through finding more meaningful ways you wish to connect, communicate, and set boundaries; I want to support your process in feeling more deeply connected in your relationships and also importantly, with yourself.

I practice from a relational, narrative, and collaborative model; I focus on how relational patterns develop starting from our earliest relationships and how our “narratives,” the stories we tell about ourselves (or that were told to us); impacts our sense of self and our ability to feel safe and vulnerable in relationship with others. We will work together to attend to your goals and desires for therapy and your life!

I also enjoy working with those seeking support for grief and loss of many forms (human, animal, job, etc.); individuals experiencing a life change or transition or those who are struggling with self-worth or confidence.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Minnesota. I currently see individual adult clients via telehealth, and I am a private pay provider (I do not take insurance at this time).

I look forward to learning more about you!