
Clinic-Based Therapy in Shoreview, MN
Our therapists are here to meet you where you are and support you on your journey of healing and growth.
NYFS provides compassionate clinic-based therapy for all ages, in person at our Shoreview clinic and by telehealth for clients across Minnesota, including St. Paul and Minneapolis. Our therapists offer trauma-informed, culturally responsive care for individuals, couples, and families. We accept most forms of insurance and offer many services on a sliding-fee scale. Payment plans are available to help ensure you receive the care you deserve.
What sort of challenges or mental health issues do our clients seek help for?
Anxiety
Depression
Neuro-developmental concerns including Autism and ADHD
Relationship Counseling with Partners or Family Members
Parenting Support
Divorce and Separation
Grief & Loss
Life Transitions
Stress and Trauma
Burnout and Secondary Trauma
Self-Esteem
Bipolar and other Mood Disorders
Schizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders
Anger Management
Identity Development
Interpersonal Violence
Gender Exploration and Identity
LGBTQIA+ Exploration and Identity
What therapy services does NYFS offer at its Shoreview clinic?
Our Shoreview clinic offers individual, family, and couple counseling for all ages, from young children to adults, in person or by telehealth. Specialty services include play therapy, art therapy, group therapy, psychological evaluations, and trauma-informed care.
Does NYFS accept insurance, and is care affordable?
NYFS accepts most insurance plans, including state plans, and offers a sliding fee scale, so cost is less of a barrier to care. Our team can walk you through your options when you reach out.
Start your journey here and connect with a Client Services Coordinator.
What’s it like to get started with NYFS?
Step 1: Contact Us
Contact us via phone at 651-486-3808, email at [email protected], or get started here.
Step 2: Talk to Our Client Services Coordinator
Speak with a Client Services Coordinator to complete a phone screening, identify services you are interested in, and review insurance and or payment assistance options.
Step 3: Our Team Will Match You to a Provider
Our care team will meet to connect you with a therapist who is a good fit for your goals and needs. Meetings are held weekly and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Step 4: Schedule Your First Meeting
A Client Services Coordinator will contact you to schedule your first meeting with your therapist. You have the option to complete your intake forms before this visit or complete them in person when you arrive for your first appointment. You will also receive directions to our clinic locations or information on how to access the telehealth option.
Once scheduled, all appointments must be canceled or rescheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
Step 5: Meet with Your Therapist
Meet with your therapist. During this first meeting your therapist will get to know you, understand or identify your goals, discuss challenges, ask about life experiences, and start making plans to meet your goals, and gather information to provide recommendations to you about next steps
Get a Head-start on Your New Client Paperwork
New client forms can be found on our website. We encourage you to fill these forms out as soon as possible to speed up your intake process.
In crisis? Call 911 right now, or find more resources for a mental health emergency.
Check out our Mental Health Clinics brochure.
This webpage and programming are funded in part by the DHS Supervision and DHS Safety Net grants. Sarah Lockhart, Director of Clinic-Based Services, manages these grants for NYFS and can be reached at 651-379-3403.

