John A. Bragstad Counseling

11550 Stillwater Blvd N

Lake Elmo, MN

 

(651) 308 1200

 

“The greatest discovery of

our generation is that by

changing your thinking

you can change your life.”

                                     UNKNOWN

Change your Thinking!  Change Your Feelings!   Change your Life!

Specializing in cognitive-behavioral

therapy (CBT) & marriage counseling

What’s standing in the way between you and happiness?

 

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a proven, effective

way to help people move beyond their problems to a more rewarding, satisfying life.

 

Marriage counseling and family therapy help people to break out of old patterns to communicate and work together more effectively.

 

WELCOME to John A. Bragstad Counseling located near Stillwater, MN.  Whether you are here to find a therapist or  just to browse I’m glad you’re here!

 

I offer a wide range of services - everything from marriage

counseling to pre-marriage “coaching”, from leadership

development to helping small family businesses solve

the relational side of their family / business equation. 

ADVANTAGES OF USING JOHN A. BRAGSTAD COUNSELING:

Whether it is individual counseling using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) or marriage counseling or family therapy, you will receive highly personalized care, insight into your problem(s) and the tools to move beyond discouragement and frustration towards real happiness in life and relationships.

·  I am one of 12% of counselors specifically trained in family therapy and marriage counseling

·  Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is well-researched as a way of helping people regain

    happiness and take back control of their lives.

·  I have been a Lutheran pastor and can weave the spiritual into conversations upon request.

·  Extended hours are available to accommodate busy schedules.

 

·  Clients are able to work in 90 minute sessions at competitive rates / more time to discuss your

    situation at deeper levels

 

·  Couples and individuals receive direct feedback and professional insight regarding their problems.

 

·  Marriage counseling means exactly that—counseling on the side of improving marriages.  I am

    NOT NEUTRAL when it comes to couple’s staying together.  In some cases, however, couples will

    decide to divorce.  I help couples keep children out of the crossfire.  Some also seek individual

    counseling to safeguard their repeating old patterns in future relationships. 

 

·  Reimbursement from insurance is generally available as an out-of-network provider.

·  Appointment times are reserved so you can see me in days or weeks instead of months.

·  Because this is a private practice you work directly with me.

 

·  My office is located 10-20 minutes from Stillwater, Oakdale, Woodbury, White Bear Lake,

    North St. Paul and Hudson, WI, approximately 30 minutes from Forest Lake and River Falls, WI.

 

·  The setting is peaceful and personal - no large waiting rooms here.