MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Compassionate, evidence-based therapy to help you heal, grow, and navigate life’s challenges.
At River Pines Counseling, we provide evidence-based mental health therapy to help clients navigate life’s challenges and build resilience. Our licensed psychotherapists support adults (18+) facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship struggles, and life transitions. Each treatment plan is personalized, combining proven therapeutic approaches with compassionate care to help you find healing, balance, and renewed strength.
Anxiety Treatment
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns – and you are not alone. At River Pines Counseling, we help clients with generalized anxiety, OCD, panic disorder, social anxiety, phobias, and stress-related concerns. Our approach combines evidence-based therapy with practical coping skills that may complement existing medical treatment plans. Clients often seek support for worry, racing thoughts, difficulty sleeping, muscle tension, irritability, and social or relationship strain. Together, we create strategies that bring peace, clarity, and resilience.
Depression Treatment
Depression can affect mood, energy, relationships, and daily life – but with the right support, recovery is possible. We provide comprehensive evaluations and therapy for clients experiencing persistent sadness, fatigue, lack of motivation, low self-esteem, hopelessness, or disinterest in once-enjoyed activities. Our clinicians integrate evidence-based approaches to help clients find relief, build coping strategies, and reconnect with meaning and hope. As appropriate, we recommend medical providers for medication management to facilitate a well-rounded overall treatment plan.
If you ever feel unsafe or are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call 911 or seek immediate emergency support. For additional resources, visit NAMI Suicide Prevention.
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing - Trauma and distressing life events can leave lasting emotional and physical effects. EMDR therapy is an evidence-based treatment that helps the brain reprocess “stuck” traumatic memories, reducing their intensity and impact. Using bilateral stimulation, EMDR supports natural healing and has been shown to be effective for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, OCD, and depression. This approach allows clients to safely process painful experiences while moving toward greater resilience and peace.
Loss & Grief Counseling
Grief is a natural response to loss, but it can feel overwhelming and isolating. Our grief counseling provides a compassionate space to process sadness, anger, confusion, or loneliness while exploring new ways to live with loss. We support clients through bereavement, life transitions, and the subtle losses that come with change. With guidance, clients can begin to rediscover hope, peace, and connection in the midst of grief.
Pet Loss & Grief Counseling
Losing a beloved pet can bring deep heartache and a profound sense of emptiness. Our pet loss counseling offers a compassionate space to honor the bond you shared, process feelings of sadness, guilt, or loneliness, and navigate the unique grief that comes with losing an animal companion. Whether you’re facing the pain of saying goodbye or adjusting to life without your pet’s daily presence, we’re here to support you. Through gentle guidance, clients can find comfort, healing, and renewed connection while cherishing the love that remains.
“Clare is wonderful!! I was hesitant to try therapy, but meeting with Clare immediately put me at ease. Her kind and gentle approach has made me feel comfortable sharing what is going on for me. She has really help with sharing research and her clinical knowledge in sessions. I have really seen improvements and change in my mood and negative thoughts. For anyone needing help with anxiety please go see Clare!”
When words aren’t enough, creative expression can open new pathways for healing. Art Therapy combines psychology and the creative process to help clients explore emotions, process trauma, and express themselves in ways that feel natural and safe. No artistic skills are required – what matters is the act of creating. Art therapy is especially effective for trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression, or for those seeking an alternative to traditional therapy.
Relationship Counseling
Healthy relationships are central to wellbeing. We help couples, families, and individuals strengthen connections, resolve conflicts, and build healthier patterns of communication. Common areas of focus include boundary setting, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, co-parenting, intimacy, and relational repair. Using evidence-based approaches, we help clients enhance empathy, navigate challenges, and build lasting trust and connection.
Emotional Eating & Body Image Treatment
We provide compassionate, outpatient treatment for individuals struggling with emotional eating and body image challenges. Our clinicians are trained in evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, and Family-Based Therapy (FBT). Treatment focuses on rebuilding a healthy relationship with food, strengthening coping skills, and fostering body image.
Art Therapy
Wellness Coaching
Wellness coaching offers a holistic approach to creating balance and fulfillment in life. Clients define their personal wellness priorities, which may include physical and emotional health, career, relationships, spirituality, purpose, or financial wellbeing. Together, we develop an actionable plan to support growth, resilience, and balance. Wellness coaching may be offered as a standalone service or integrated into therapy sessions for a more comprehensive approach.
Clinical Supervision for Social Work Licensure
We provide clinical supervision for external providers pursuing LICSW and LCSW licensure. Supervision sessions are available in-person at our Stillwater clinic or via secure video conferencing (telephone sessions are not permitted under Minnesota Board of Social Work regulations). Services include all required supervisor documentation submission to the Board.
Supervised Practice / State of Minnesota Board of Social Work (mn.gov)