Individual Therapy in Maple Grove, MN

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About Dagaz Therapy

Dagaz Therapy, led by Britta Svihel, provides compassionate, evidence-based individual therapy services in Maple Grove, MN, designed to help you or your child overcome challenges, build resilience, and achieve personal goals. Conveniently located in WEAVER LAKE OFFICE PARK at 10900 89th Ave N, Suite 2, Maple Grove, MN 55369, our private and welcoming environment serves clients throughout Maple Grove, Plymouth, Brooklyn Park, Rogers, Minnetonka, and nearby communities in Hennepin County.

At Dagaz Therapy, we believe that therapy is most successful when it is:

• Collaborative – we work together to set goals and track progress.
• Nurturing & Safe – you’ll have a confidential space to explore strengths, weaknesses, and life experiences.
• Consistent & Goal-Oriented – sessions are structured and focused on measurable growth and self-awareness.

Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, or simply seeking personal development, our individualized approach ensures that your treatment plan is tailored to your unique needs, preferences, and lifestyle.

What Is Individual Therapy?

Individual therapy, sometimes called “one-on-one counseling,” provides a private space where you or your child can discuss thoughts, feelings, and life experiences with a licensed therapist. The primary purposes of individual therapy include:

1. Developing Self-Awareness & Growth
   • Explore personal strengths, weaknesses, values, and long-term goals.
   • Identify how past experiences—trauma, unhelpful beliefs, or patterns—may be impacting current behavior and satisfaction.
   • Create a roadmap for growth, self-discovery, and healthier coping strategies.
2. Processing Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression
   • Understand and reframe unhelpful thought patterns contributing to anxiety or depression.
   • Learn evidence-based techniques to regulate emotions, process traumatic memories, and build resilience.
   • Reduce symptoms through targeted interventions, leading to improved daily functioning.
3. Addressing Unhelpful Behaviors & Stress Responses
   • Identify behaviors—avoidance, perfectionism, substance use, self-criticism—that keep you feeling “stuck.”
   • Learn new coping strategies to respond adaptively to life’s stressors, rather than relying on unhelpful patterns.
   • Develop healthier habits, routines, and interpersonal skills that enhance overall life satisfaction.
4. Enhancing Quality of Life
   • Set tangible, measurable goals (e.g., “Improve communication with family,” “Reduce procrastination at work,” “Manage anger more effectively”).
   • Track progress collaboratively with your therapist to build momentum and confidence.
   • Foster a sense of purpose, fulfillment, and balanced well-being.

Why Choose Dagaz Therapy for Individual Therapy in Maple Grove?

1. Location & Accessibility
   • Conveniently located in WEAVER LAKE OFFICE PARK, Maple Grove, near Highway 169 and County Road 30.
   • Easy access for clients traveling from Plymouth, Rogers, Brooklyn Park, Minnetonka, and Osseo.
   • Free on-site parking and wheelchair-accessible entrance.
2. Age Range & Population Served
   • Work with ages 10 through adulthood.
   • Ideal for children (pre-teens and teens) and adults facing developmental transitions, academic pressures, or workplace stress.
   • Special expertise in supporting high-risk and high-acuity teens who may present with trauma, anxiety, depression, or behavioral concerns.
3. Tailored Therapeutic Modalities
   • Solution-Focused Strategies: Quick, goal-driven interventions that emphasize strengths and concrete steps toward change.
   • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Identify and modify unhelpful thought patterns contributing to distress.
   • Mindfulness: Cultivate present-moment awareness to reduce rumination, stress, and anxiety.
   • Art Therapy: Use creative expression to process emotions, trauma, or identity development (especially beneficial for children and adolescents).
   • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Evidence-based trauma treatment for clients with adverse childhood experiences or PTSD.
   • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT): Specialized approach for children and adolescents who have experienced trauma.
4. Collaborative, Genuine, and Transparent Approach
   • Britta Svihel and her team prioritize honesty, genuineness, and transparency in every session.
   • You’ll always know the rationale behind each intervention and be an active participant in decision-making.
   • Therapy should add value to your life, not feel like a chore—our goal is to make sessions engaging, growth-oriented, and supportive.
5. Flexible Service Delivery
   • In-Person Sessions: Conducted at our tranquil Maple Grove office, creating a safe, confidential setting.
   • Telehealth Options: For clients in rural or remote Minnesota areas (e.g., near Maple Plain, New Hope, Crystal), or those with scheduling constraints, we provide HIPAA-compliant video sessions with the same level of confidentiality and effectiveness.

Our Individual Therapy Process

1. Initial Consultation & Intake

• Free Phone Consultation
  • Call (763) 200-1071 to discuss your reasons for seeking therapy, scheduling preferences, and insurance coverage.
  • This brief consultation ensures that Dagaz Therapy is a good fit for your needs before scheduling an official intake.
• Comprehensive Intake Assessment
  • During the first 60-minute session, we gather information about your personal, developmental, and family history; any previous therapy experiences; current strengths and challenges; and specific concerns (e.g., anxiety, depression, trauma).
  • Britta or another licensed therapist will administer standardized questionnaires—where appropriate—to assess symptom severity and guide treatment planning.
• Goal-Setting Collaborative Session
  • Identify 2–3 primary goals (e.g., “Reduce panic attacks from weekly to once per month,” “Improve self-esteem and assertiveness at work,” “Process childhood traumas to reduce intrusive memories”).
  • Develop an initial treatment plan that outlines recommended modalities (CBT, EMDR, etc.), expected frequency of sessions (weekly, biweekly), and projected duration.

2. Therapeutic Techniques & Interventions

• Solution-Focused Strategies
  • Focus on “what’s working” in your life and build from existing strengths.
  • Break down large goals into smaller, actionable steps to encourage a sense of accomplishment.
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Identify negative thought patterns (e.g., “I’m not good enough,” “If I ask for help, I’m weak”) and replace them with more adaptive, balanced beliefs.
  • Use behavioral activation techniques (scheduling rewarding activities, building a graded exposure hierarchy) to address avoidance behaviors related to anxiety or depression.
• Mindfulness Practices
  • Teach breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, and body scans to reduce physiological arousal.
  • Incorporate short, daily mindfulness exercises (e.g., 5-minute guided meditation) to improve emotional regulation.
• Art Therapy Techniques
  • Utilize drawing, painting, or collage to explore emotions and life narratives when “talk therapy” alone feels limiting.
  • Especially helpful for clients ages 10–17 who may not yet have the verbal skills to articulate complex feelings.
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)
  • For clients with traumatic experiences—childhood abuse, accidents, or other adverse events—EMDR helps reprocess traumatic memories so they no longer trigger intense distress.
  • Integrated into sessions when appropriate, always pacing according to each individual’s tolerance and readiness.
• TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
  • Structured protocol for children and adolescents (ages 10–17) who have experienced trauma (e.g., physical or sexual abuse, witnessing violence).
  • Incorporates parent/caregiver involvement to ensure a supportive environment at home.

3. Ongoing Session Structure & Review

• Weekly or Biweekly Sessions
  • Typical individual therapy sessions are 50 minutes long.
  • Frequency depends on your acuity level, goals, and scheduling needs; most clients start with weekly sessions and transition to biweekly as progress is made.
• Progress Monitoring & Adjustments
  • Every 4–6 sessions, we review progress toward goals using standardized measures (e.g., PHQ-9 for depression, GAD-7 for anxiety) and subjective client feedback.
  • If certain interventions aren’t producing desired results, we pivot—integrating a different modality (e.g., switching from CBT to mindfulness or adding EMDR components).
• Homework & Skill Practice
  • You may receive “homework” assignments—worksheets, journaling prompts, or behavioral tasks—to reinforce skills learned in session.
  • Consistent practice between sessions accelerates progress and builds confidence.

4. Transitioning & Aftercare

• Graduated End-of-Therapy Plan
  • As you achieve primary goals—reducing symptoms, improving relationships, increasing coping skills—we collaboratively plan how to taper sessions.
  • Identify any “booster” sessions (e.g., once per month for 2–3 months) to ensure maintenance of gains.
• Relapse Prevention & Maintenance
  • Develop a relapse prevention toolkit:
    • Early warning signs of emotional “re-escalation.”
    • Personalized coping strategies (grounding techniques, thought-record logs).
    • Emergency contacts and crisis resources (24/7 crisis lines, local crisis stabilization units in Hennepin County).
• Referral to Specialized Services (If Needed)
  • Should you require more intensive levels of care—such as partial hospitalization, inpatient treatment, or group therapy referrals—we coordinate with local providers in Maple Grove (e.g., North Memorial Health Hospital Maple Grove, Rogers Behavioral Health) to ensure continuity and immediate support.

Modalities & Techniques We Use

Dagaz Therapy’s individual therapy sessions employ a variety of evidence-based methods, tailored to your age, developmental stage, and presenting concerns:

1. Solution-Focused Therapy
   • Emphasizes present and future solutions rather than delving extensively into past problems.
   • Powerful for clients who are motivated to make practical changes but need guidance on where to start.
2. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
   • Gold-standard for treating anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, and certain phobias.
   • Encourages clients to identify “thought traps” (catastrophizing, black-and-white thinking) and challenge them with balanced perspectives.
3. Mindfulness & Stress Reduction
   • Based on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) principles.
   • Techniques such as focused breathing, mindful walking, and guided imagery to reduce sympathetic nervous system activation.
4. Art Therapy (Expressive Arts)
   • Offers a nonverbal avenue for self-exploration, especially helpful for children (ages 10–17) and adolescents who may struggle to articulate emotions.
   • Activities include drawing feelings, sculpting stress into clay, or creating a visual “map” of strengths and coping resources.
5. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)
   • Specifically designed to reprocess traumatic memories, reducing their emotional charge and associated negative beliefs (e.g., “I am helpless,” “I am unsafe”).
   • Integrated carefully into treatment for clients who meet EMDR readiness criteria (stability in mood regulation, safe attachment resources).
6. Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)
   • Structured protocol for children and adolescents who have experienced trauma.
   • Involves the child and at least one supportive caregiver, focusing on psychoeducation, relaxation skills, affect modulation, cognitive coping, gradual exposure to trauma memories, and enhancing future safety.
7. Motivational Interviewing (MI)
   • Helpful for clients who feel ambivalent about change—common in situations like adolescent risk behaviors, substance use concerns, or transitions to adulthood.
   • Engages clients in open-ended conversations to elicit intrinsic motivation for positive change.

Who Can Benefit from Individual Therapy?

Dagaz Therapy welcomes clients from Maple Grove, MN, and nearby communities, including:

• Pre-teens & Adolescents (Ages 10–17)
  • Coping with developmental transitions, peer pressure, academic stress, family conflict, or bullying.
  • Addressing trauma (e.g., abuse, accidents), social anxiety, or self-esteem issues.
• Young Adults (18–25)
  • Navigating college or employment transitions, relationship changes, and establishing independence.
  • Managing anxiety, depression, or substance-related concerns during a critical life stage.
• Adults (26–65+)
  • Managing workplace stress, marital discord, parenting challenges, or midlife transitions.
  • Addressing chronic anxiety, major depressive episodes, grief and loss, life-stage questions, or identity development.
• Parents & Caregivers Seeking Parenting Support
  • Psychoeducation on effective parenting strategies for children/adolescents with mental health or behavioral challenges.
  • Guidance on establishing consistent boundaries, discipline strategies, and communication skills.
• Individuals with Trauma Histories
  • Survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, accidents, or other adverse events.
  • Clients who want to reprocess trauma safely through EMDR or TF-CBT.
• Clients Facing Relationship or Family Conflict
  • Individuals seeking to improve communication patterns, resolve conflict, or build intimacy skills.
  • Although our focus is on individual therapy, parents may be involved through parenting support sessions for better outcomes.

Telehealth & In-Person Options

Dagaz Therapy understands that life can be busy, and not everyone can make it into the office every week. We offer:

• In-Person Therapy
  • Located at WEAVER LAKE OFFICE PARK, 10900 89th Ave N, Suite 2, Maple Grove, MN 55369.
  • Private, comfortable rooms designed to facilitate open dialogue and emotional safety.
  • Free on-site parking and wheelchair accessibility.
• Telehealth Therapy
  • Secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions available for clients anywhere in Minnesota (including Plymouth, Brooklyn Park, New Hope, Crystal, Rogers, and beyond).
  • Works on any smartphone, tablet, or computer with video and audio capabilities.
  • In-person and telehealth sessions are billed equally; insurance coverage applies to both formats.

Locations We Serve

Dagaz Therapy proudly serves families and individuals in:

• Maple Grove, MN
• Plymouth, MN
• Brooklyn Park, MN
• Rogers, MN
• Minnetonka, MN
• Osseo, MN
• Champlin, MN
• Crystal, MN
• New Hope, MN
• Brooklyn Center, MN
• Maple Plain, MN

If you live anywhere in Hennepin County—whether near Weaver Lake, Bass Lake, or the Elm Creek Park Reserve—Dagaz Therapy is here to provide individual therapy that meets you where you are.

How to Get Started

1. Call for a Free Consultation
   • Dial (763) 200-1071 to speak with our intake coordinator. We’ll briefly review your concerns, scheduling preferences, and insurance.
   • If Dagaz Therapy is a good fit, we’ll schedule your intake assessment.
2. Complete the Intake Assessment
   • Visit our Maple Grove office or connect via telehealth for a 60-minute intake session.
   • We’ll gather your history, current concerns, strengths, and goals, and collaboratively develop a personalized treatment plan.
3. Begin Individual Therapy Sessions
   • Most clients start with weekly 50-minute sessions, transitioning to biweekly as they progress.
   • We’ll track your progress, adjust interventions as needed, and celebrate milestones along the way.
4. Engage in Homework & Skill Practice
   • Between sessions, you may receive worksheets, journals, or suggested activities to reinforce in-session learning.
   • Consistent practice helps you internalize new skills, accelerate growth, and see measurable change.
5. Review Progress & Plan for the Future
   • Every 6–8 sessions, we’ll review your progress toward goals using standardized measures (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7) and your subjective experience.
   • As goals are achieved, we collaboratively plan a “graduation” phase—planning for booster sessions, relapse prevention, and long-term maintenance.

Insurance & Payment Options

Dagaz Therapy accepts most major insurance plans, including:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
• HealthPartners
• Medica
• UCare
• UnitedHealthcare
• MN Medicaid (select providers)
• Private Pay & Sliding Scale: For clients without insurance or whose plans do not cover mental health, a sliding scale fee structure and payment plans are available.

Note: Telehealth and in-person sessions are billed at the same rate. Please call (763) 200-1071 to verify your coverage and discuss out-of-pocket costs before scheduling.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What ages do you see for individual therapy?
A: We work with clients ages 10 through adulthood. For children and adolescents (ages 10–17), we use age-appropriate approaches such as art therapy and TF-CBT. For adults, we focus on CBT, mindfulness, and other evidence-based modalities.

Q: How long will I be in therapy?
A: Treatment length varies based on your goals and needs. Some clients meet weekly for 3–6 months, while others may continue longer. We conduct progress reviews every 6–8 sessions to determine when you’re ready to taper.

Q: Can I switch between in-person and telehealth sessions?
A: Yes. We understand life circumstances can change. You can switch from in-person to telehealth (and vice versa) as needed, provided you live in Minnesota and meet technology requirements.

Q: What should I expect in the first session?
A: During your intake assessment, we’ll discuss your background, current concerns, and goals. We’ll administer any necessary questionnaires, answer your questions, and collaborate on a preliminary treatment plan. You’ll leave with a clear sense of next steps.

Q: Is individual therapy confidential?
A: Absolutely. All sessions adhere to HIPAA guidelines. Information shared in therapy will not be disclosed without your written consent—except in legally mandated situations (e.g., imminent risk of harm to self or others).

Q: Do you provide weekend or evening appointments?
A: Yes. To accommodate school, work, and family schedules, we offer limited evening appointments and occasional Saturday slots. Call (763) 200-1071 to inquire about availability.

Take the Next Step Toward Growth

Therapy is an investment in yourself—your mental health, relationships, and overall quality of life. At Dagaz Therapy, we’re committed to guiding you through every step of the individual therapy process:

1. Schedule Your Free Consultation
   • Call (763) 200-1071 for a confidential phone screening.
2. Complete the Intake Assessment
   • Meet us at 10900 89th Ave N, Suite 2, Maple Grove, MN, or connect via secure video.
3. Begin Evidence-Based Individual Therapy
   • Work one-on-one with a licensed therapist using modalities tailored to you—CBT, mindfulness, EMDR, and more.
4. Achieve Your Goals & Empower Your Future
   • Experience measurable progress, increased self-awareness, and healthier coping skills.
   • Transition to maintenance with confidence, knowing you have tools to manage life’s challenges.

Dagaz Therapy
Owner: Britta Svihel
Address: 10900 89th Ave N, Suite 2, Maple Grove, MN 55369 (WEAVER LAKE OFFICE PARK)
Phone: (763) 200-1071

We serve Maple Grove, Plymouth, Brooklyn Park, Rogers, Minnetonka, Osseo, Champlin, Crystal, New Hope, Brooklyn Center, and other nearby Minnesota communities. Your path to growth, healing, and self-awareness starts here—contact us today.