Accepting New Clients
Welcome! We are so glad you found your way here.
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Whether you or someone you love is struggling with anxiety, stress, overwhelm, or another related condition, we are here to help.
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Specialized & Down-to-Earth Care
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At Bright Mind Counseling, we take our work seriously, and we are constantly seeking training and research in the gold-standard and evidence-based methods for treating anxiety and other mental health conditions. We also know that the most important part of therapy is the relationship between the therapist and the client. We care deeply about our clients, and we create a safe, trusting, and compassionate place for people to work through some of the harder parts of life. As people helping people, we understand that every person's story is unique, and there is no judgement in what brings a person to therapy. No matter the struggle, big or small, we are here for it, and here for you.
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Accessible Care
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Bright Mind Counseling is fully online, allowing you or your loved one to participate in therapy from the comfort and convivence of your home or another place of choice.
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Bright Mind Counseling accepts most major insurance companies, including:
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN
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Health Partners
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Medica
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Minnesota Health Care Programs/Medical Assistance (MA)
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Optum
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Aetna
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First Health
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United Health Care
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For other insurance companies, we can provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement. See "Fees and Payment Options" for more information.​
Not sure if therapy is right for you or your loved one?
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Deciding on therapy (and a therapist) is a big decision. We also know that reaching out to a therapist for the first time can feel really scary. However, we hope that after you meet with us for a free 15-minute consultation, you will have some clarity on the next steps for supporting the mental health of you or your loved one. There is never any pressure to work with us following a consultation. Our goal is always to help you figure out the next best step. If the next best step does not include working with us, we will be sure to give you recommendations or resources to help you and your loved ones as you take your next steps from here.
Schedule a free consultation today and take the next best step in caring for the mental health of you or your loved one.
Let's Work Together!
​Welcome! I am so glad you found your way here. You have already taken a powerful step in considering therapy. Now imagine what is possible when you give yourself the space to grow. Whether you are facing a challenge that feels big or small, therapy can help.
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Having worked in the mental health field for nearly two decades, I know the incredible transformation that can happen when someone is ready to make a change, and when they have the support, warmth, and guidance of a professional they trust. If you are ready to make a change, I hope to be this person for you!
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As a Certified Anxiety Specialist, and using gold standard methods of care, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), we can work together to get you from where you are now, to where you want to be.
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You don’t have to have it all figured out before reaching out. If you're feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where to start, that's okay. I'm here to help you take that next step. Let’s connect for a free 15-minute consultation and see if we’re a good fit.
I look forward to meeting you!
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Donna Sayler, MSW, LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker)
Psychotherapist​
How it Works
Schedule a Free 15 Minute Consultation
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Get your questions answered and determine if Bright Mind Counseling is the right fit for you!
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​Intake Forms & Payment
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Using a secure client portal, complete your intake forms and upload your form of payment (accepted payment includes credit, insurance, FSA/HSA).​
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Intake Meeting & Goal Setting
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Our first meeting is an opportunity to learn more about what brings you to therapy, and to begin creating a plan for helping you get from where you are now to where you want to be. If you aren't sure what you want to get out of therapy, or how to put your thoughts and feelings into words, that is okay! Figuring these things out is often a reason people come to therapy, and part of the therapeutic process!
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Your Sessions
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Each session is structured to support you in the current moment, while working toward your short-term and long-term goals. Sessions often include some combination of mindfulness work, checking in on how you are feeling that day (or recently), discussing any events or situations that might be helpful to process in therapy, identifying themes that might be showing up in your life, setting and reviewing goals, learning skills and strategies, and making action plans.