About Chris

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with 18 years of experience supporting adults through grief, anxiety, depression, and life's transitions.

Chris Hermansen, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Great to meet you!

Welcome. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist committed to supporting adults as they navigate grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and the many transitions — big or small — that shape their lives.

My work is grounded in Client-Centered Therapy, offering a space where you are met with empathy, respect, and genuine understanding. I also integrate Solution-Focused Therapy to help you find moments of relief, identify your strengths, and take meaningful steps forward at your own pace.

LMFT · 18 Years Experience MA, MN School of Professional Psychology Licensed in Minnesota Telehealth

My Approach to Therapy

Empathy, Respect, and Genuine Understanding

My work is grounded in Client-Centered Therapy, offering a space where you are met with empathy, respect, and genuine understanding.

I also integrate Solution-Focused Therapy to help you find moments of relief, identify your strengths, and take meaningful steps forward at your own pace.

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What You Can Expect

A Steady, Compassionate Presence

Clients can expect a space where they don't have to hold everything alone. Whether you're grieving, feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, or moving through depression, I offer a steady, compassionate presence.

Our work together centers on understanding your experience, reconnecting with your strengths, and finding small, manageable shifts that bring relief and direction.

Areas of Expertise

What I Specialize In

Grief & Loss Pet Loss Traumatic Grief Anticipatory Grief Separation & Divorce Relationship Loss Life Transitions Identity Shifts Women's Health Infertility Reproductive Health

My Approach

Therapeutic Modalities

I draw from multiple evidence-based approaches to create a personalized treatment plan that works best for you.

Client-Centered Therapy

A space grounded in empathy, respect, and genuine understanding.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Identifying strengths and taking meaningful steps forward at your own pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Recognizing patterns of thought and behavior and building healthier responses.

Strength-Based Therapy

Reconnecting with your inherent strengths as the foundation for change.

Motivational Interviewing

Strengthening your own motivation and commitment to the change you want.

Care Details

Working Together

Care Format

Virtual therapy · Individual sessions

Ages Served

Adults and seniors

Languages

English

Insurance Accepted

Aetna · Carelon Behavioral Health · Cigna · Quest Behavioral Health