time for your life changing moment
your therapist
Lauryn Nelson, MFT Clinical Intern
my
personal life
I live with my husband, Ryan, along with our corgi, cat, and many houseplants in Roseville, MN. I enjoy traveling, reading, yoga, going to concerts, being outside, and spending time with my friends and family.
my background
My experience as a yoga teacher introduced me to the impacts of mindfulness and trauma-informed practices. An interest in mindfulness along with a curiousity about relationships led to my pursuit of a degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. I am currently a graduate student in my clinical internship. I have previous experience working as a therapy intake coordinator, and I value helping people find a therapeutic space that fits for them. I have seen the impact of therapy that helps access the deeper parts of the brain to release traumatic experiences, and I am honored to be a resource for people seeking this unique healing.
my specializations
My goal is to create a nonjudgmental and warm space for you to explore all parts of yourself. I aim to create a curious, affirming, and shame-free environment so that you feel welcome and safe in session. Our time together might mean exploring your family of origin stories, unraveling your relationship patterns, or diving deeper into your emotions at a pace that feels comfortable to you. I have worked with clients and couples who have experienced complex PTSD, narcissistic abuse, life transitions, low self-worth, or relationship issues. My approach is trauma-informed and I gravitate towards mindfulness, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I have training in Brainspotting which is an evidence-based somatic therapy used to process and heal from traumatic experiences. I also have training in Gottman Method Couples’ therapy and Prepare/Enrich for couples looking to strengthen their relationships.