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Our Team

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Michelle Finley, MA LMFT DMFT-ABD

Owner & Licensed Therapist

I have worked with kids, adults, couples, and families as a psychotherapist since 2012.  I received my MA in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy from Adler Graduate School in Richfield, MN, where I spent 4 years as adjunct faculty in the Marriage and Family Counseling program. After graduating with my MA degree, I attended Argosy University’s Doctoral program in Marriage and Family Therapy, while working as a therapist. I am also a Board Approved Supervisor in the state of MN for therapists seeking LMFT and LPCC. Prior to my career as a therapist, I was a HS Athletic Director and spent 12 years coaching college and high school athletes. My own journey of healing, coupled with the relational aspect of mentoring and coaching young adults, led me back to school to become a therapist and to helping others in a significant way.  I am a "transplant" to Minnesota in 2004 by way of Iowa, Chicago and Atlanta.  I have a 17 yr old son, a dog and a cat.  You may meet Ike, my Pyrenees mix, as he sometimes attends therapy.  I enjoy traveling internationally to learn about other cultures and communities, and to attend ICASSI, an international, two week training conference for 300+ Adlerian trained psychotherapists from over 40 countries.   ​I have worked in adult outpatient, adolescent day treatment, school-based mental health, and DBT settings prior to opening my own practice. I am passionate about teaching and helping others heal from past pain and hurt, and building a therapeutic relationship with my clients that includes laughter, compassion, courage building, and unconditional positive regard.

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Chloe Bachman, MA

Pre-Licensed Therapist

At its core, my approach to therapy emphasizes compassion, warmth, curiosity, and the therapeutic relationship above all else. It’simportant to me that clients leave sessions feeling genuinely heard and supported.  

I specialize in trauma, ADHD, Autism, depression, anxiety and disordered eating. I also work with concerns related to self-criticism, body image, attachment, and identity exploration. I get excited about helping people make sense of their past and move forward in a healthy way. I’m especially passionate about working with neurodivergent individuals who were diagnosed later in life and are looking for ways to learn about or cope with their diagnosis. More generally, I work with individuals aged 14+ and am an LGBTQIA+ affirming provider. 

I take an integrative approach to therapy and pull from therapeutic approaches such as IFS (parts work), Attachment Theory, ACT,Mindful Self-Compassion, Polyvagal, DBT and Feminist theory. I also utilize EMDR to help people find healing from trauma. 

Outside of therapy, I enjoy crafting, traveling, gardening, spending time with my loved ones, and hanging out with my two orange cats. 

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Pari Semsar, MA LPCC

Licensed Therapist

"As a therapist, my focus is on assisting individuals grappling with anxiety, depression, and a history of trauma. If you want to navigate these challenges and seek a compassionate partner in your journey towards healing, I am here for you. In our journey together, I focus on helping clients overcome anxiety and depression, providing practical strategies for a calmer mindset. I aim for clients to feel better, regain control over their well-being, and experience positive changes in their lives. The goal is a more fulfilling and emotionally balanced journey towards healing and self-discovery.

I take a non-judgmental approach and provide a safe and supportive environment for clients to be heard and grow. I assist clients with identifying their strengths, successes, and accomplishments. My therapeutic approach includes cognitive-behavioral, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused, and trauma-focused, specialized in EMDR.

If you feel you need support to process your thoughts and feelings to be able to move forward and accomplish your goals, I can help you on your journey!"

Nicole Lovald, MA LMFT

Licensed Therapist

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763-600-1315

6542 Regency Ln, Suite 108, Eden Prairie, MN 55344

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