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Barbara Schnichels
(she, her)
MSW, Certified Social Worker, LICSW
Minnesota

In-network with

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, and Quest Behavioral Health

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Loss, Relationship Issues, and Trauma

Great to meet you!

As a compassionate therapist, I can help you increase your resilience skills to thrive, connect, and improve your health and wellbeing. I am honored to have partnered with wonderful people for over 30 years. My clients reduce depression and anxiety symptoms, improve relationships, restore functioning, and address many holistic health concerns. If you have been stressed, not reaching your full potential, dealing with change, or wanting more from life, then contact me and schedule an appointment.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I realize that no two people are the same and as such tailor my therapy to meet the specific needs of my clients. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression or any other issue, I will help you recognize underlying problems, fully realize your strengths and adjust certain behaviors and thoughts to develop a healthier mindset. I utilize the following theoretical approaches: mindfulness therapy, interpersonal neurobiology, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy

What you can expect from our first session

Life is a learning curve that challenges everyone’s resilience at some point. People are designed to connect and not go it alone, especially during steep learning curves. Connecting with someone who will listen, teach skills, motivate, offer resources, and provide time and safe space for you to create the best plan of action to regain your momentum and bounce back to being your best is what therapy can do for you.


Barbara's style is

Solution-oriented
Holistic
Empowering

Insurance carriers Barbara accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Quest Behavioral Health

More about Barbara

MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) at University of Wisconsin-Madison
License type: LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Minnesota)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adults and Seniors
More specialties: ADD/ADHD, Family Issues, Stress, PTSD, and Chronic Conditions
Modalities: Trauma Focused, Codependency Behavioral, Strength-Based, Attachment-based, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), and Behavior Modification