Mental Health Therapy in St. Paul

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Robert Wagner

St. Paul, Minnesota - Psychologist
Online

Hello! My name is Bob and I am a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Minnesota. I have 30+ years’ experience providing services in Chemical and Mental health as well as disability services. My early years were serving individuals with the co-occurring disorders of chemical and mental health. They are still my “people”. The past 20 years I have been serving individuals with intellectual disabilities as a supervisor and manager. I believe everyone wants to feel good about themselves and can solve their problems. Sometimes, solving our problems involves others. That's part of being independent and resourceful, knowing when we need others. I like people and will be curious about you as well as your issues. I’ll believe in you! You’ll feel that caring and curious spirit. If you work with me, this is what I’m most confident about: • You’ll like and accept yourself, with all your beauty, current struggles and flaws. • You’ll learn to manage your feelings so they don’t manage you. Doing so will help you be successful. • You’ll rediscover your purpose and become more hopeful. • You’ll discover gifts and strengths that you didn’t know you had. But, you’ll also have realistic expectations of yourself as well as life itself. Being human is beautiful and hard, even sometimes terrible but oh so worthwhile and wonderful. On December 26, 2004 I was body surfing off the Puerto Vallarta. It was the day of the tsunami which devastated Indonesia. A large wave beyond my skill level broke my neck and damaged my spinal cord. That savage gift and personal walk with disability has enhanced all of my skills and knowledge. So, I’m also personally and professionally well-versed in loss, life transitions and transformation. Mental and chemical health have been part of my personal journey. My approach to therapy is person centered: you're the expert on your life and will determine the direction and depth of therapy. There is no substitute for your wisdom, intuition and the steps you’ve already taken to solve your problems. We will work together but like physical therapy most of the work will be accomplished outside of our sessions. I lead with empathy and warmth but once you know and trust me, I won’t shirk from compassionate, respectful honesty. Compassion without honesty is enabling. We will work together in a positive manner. I'll be honest with you I don't think we're a good fit. I primarily use evidence-based techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and relapse prevention approaches. I tend to take a solution focused approach but some individuals may need significant time to process and heal from childhood pain, trauma or previous relationships. Dialectical behavior therapy can help you develop skills such as emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness and interpersonal effectiveness. CBT can help you see the connection between thoughts, feelings and behavior. Motivational interviewing will help you increase your motivation and focus on your progress. Relapse prevention takes a positive approach to learning from your current and past journey to chemical health. As referenced in the opening paragraph, I have worked with individuals who have a wide range of concerns including addictions, depression, anxiety, disability, grief and loss as well as trauma. Most of us are ambiguous about change and it takes courage to seek healing and wellness. If you are ready to take further steps, I’m here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you, Bob (Robert) Wagner LP PS: Outside of work, I’m passionate about my family, both the biological as well as the family I’ve chosen. I love to read, be involved in my community and sports.

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Free Mental Health Resources in Minnesota

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota is an organization that provides support, education and advocacy for individuals and their loved ones impacted by mental illness. It is a good source for people looking for support groups in their area and offers online education programs on mental illness.
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs provides peer support groups for vets via video conferencing. These are free to vets and include support groups such as the black veterans' group, SMART Recovery support group, a women's only peer group and LGBTQ+ vets peer support group.
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The Minnesota Transgender Health Coalition in Minneapolis is an organization that works with members of the transgender community to offer support and help clients connect with resources including HIV prevention and education, a syringe exchange program, food banks and clothing closets.
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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Coping with Farm and Rural Stress Program helps farmers through its telephone/text helpline. This service is staffed 24/7 by trained counselors who understand the stressors that impact farmers including business, financial, family and legal problems free of charge.
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The Minnesota Department of Human Services has an online resource for individuals who are in a mental health crisis and looking for help in their area. This service lists contact information by county and is easy to use.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services offers residents the Building Mental Wellness program. Individuals can find information on stress management and healthy living on their website which also lists the telephone numbers for crisis services and warmlines that offer telephonic support that is safe and supportive.
Walk-in Counseling Center in Minneapolis offers free and confidential mental health counseling services virtually and in person that includes individual, couples and family therapy. Walk in appointments are available on a first come, first served basis. Their virtual services are conducted via Zoom. Services are offered in English and Spanish.
The Meter Children’s Crisis Response Services offers free mental health crisis services for adults, youth and their families 24/7 in person or by telephone. Their website can direct individuals to local crisis services by county as well as other mental health resources.
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The Associated Clinic of Psychology in the Twin Cities is a full service multispeciality behavioral health group. They offer services for children, adolescents and adults including psychological testing, counseling and medication management. They accept Minnesota Medicaid, Medicare and many other commercial insurances.
Every Third Saturday is a nonprofit organization that provides a space where Veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and their families can connect, grow, share experiences and build community. They also provide free employment, food, housing, legal and educational assistance.
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Reclaim in St. Paul provides support and increased access to services including mental health care for members of the queer and trans community. They serve people ages 12 to 25. Reclaim offers financially accessible, specialized mental health care through sliding scale pricing for their individual, couples and family therapy groups.
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Mental Health Minnesota, an affiliate of Mental Health America, offers free online mental health screenings, peer support for teens and adults via phone, text or online and provides mental health education throughout the state.
The First Responder Toolkit is a free app for first responders deployed to emergency response events that helps them to maintain self care in emergencies. This app will provide checklists before, during and after deployment that help to support daily needs, maintain important relationships and reflect on experiences.
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The Minnesota Department of Human Services supports Mobile Crisis Mental Health Services for residents of Minnesota. Crisis services are available around the clock, seven days a week. Individuals or their loved ones experiencing a mental health crisis can speak with a trained professional who can refer them for further care.
Ramsey County’s Children’s Mental Health Case Management Services provide case management services for children with serious mental illness and their families who live in Ramsey County, Minnesota. Their mental health case managers help them to obtain and coordinate therapies and other support services.
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