Your life
authentic, empowered, connected.
authentic, empowered, connected.
Areas We Serve
Edina, Plymouth, St. Cloud & Surrounding Areas
Oh hello~
and welcome.
Do you have a sense
life could feel
- more enjoyable?
- less overwhelming?
- just… better somehow?
You are not alone.
The struggle is real. And you’re right – you CAN do something about it. That’s why you’re here. You are ready to create, nurture, and restore feelings of:
focus. purpose. calm. self-confidence.
peace. connection. meaning. positive anticipation.
intentionality. groundedness. gratitude. joy.
It is courageous to acknowledge you want to change your life.
We believe you have the power and ability to make this change happen!
Services
We are a pro-insurance practice of awesome, effective providers
At Affinity, we help you harness your strengths so that you can move your life in a different direction. That’s the work we love. That’s the work we do with our clients every day. And that’s the work we’ll do with you, too!
You can schedule with confidence knowing that all Affinity providers are:
- Specially trained to effectively deliver services through teletherapy.
- Experts in their chosen specialties.
- Confident in their ability to help you.
- Warm, upbeat, and optimistic.
- Committed to providing you with the highest quality of care.
If you’re ready to get started right now, you can use the links below to email us, text us, or go ahead and schedule your own appointment through our secure and up-to-date online calendar.
You have the power and the ability to bring about
change in your life.
Link to: Our Team
Our Team
Meet our staff and learn about their specialties
Link to: Mission and Vision
Our Mission
Learn about what drives us!
Link to: Specialties
Specialties
We work with a broad range of people and issues
Link to: Insurance, Fees, & FAQ
New Visitors
Read FAQ and review insurance and fees
Link to: Contact – Edina Office
Contact
Email us directly, schedule a consult or appointment
Connect
With expertise
Who We Serve
- Gifted and talented individuals
- Perfectionists
- Creative types
- “Type A” personalities
- Undergraduate and graduate students
- Young adults, Millenials, iGeneration
- Managers, executives, entrepreneurs, and business owners
- Mental health professionals
- Those in need of teletherapy services
- Transplants to the Midwest, new to the area
- Minority populations
- Immigrants
- Sexuality and LGBTQI+ communities
- Children, adolescents with social and emotional struggles
- Couples in conflict / distressed relationships
- Couples with a partner who is transitioning
- Open, poly, and Non-monogamous relationships
- Couples seeking to deepen connections
- Those with uncertainty about their relationship
- Pre-marital couples
- Families in conflict
- Families created through adoption
- Overwhelmed parents
Clinician Spotlight
Chelse Bolin, MSW, LICSWchelse@affinitypsych.com
Chelse is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She works with teens starting at age 14, young adults, adults. She lives and practices by the saying, “We are not responsible for what happens to us. We are responsible for our healing”. She values the relationship with you and will “meet you where you’re at” to provide a non-judge mental atmosphere focused on your strengths, so you can understand more about yourself and those around you.
Marilyn Court, MA, LMFT marilyn@affinitypsych.com
Marilyn is a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with individual adults and couples. Marilyn brings a warm, authentic approach with a touch of humor to create a safe space for healing.
Melissa Larson, MSW, LICSW melissa.larson@affinitypsych.com
Melissa is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who works with individual adults and couples. Melissa is kind, straightforward, and has a great sense of humor. She believes you are worthy of a safe space dedicated to providing you the opportunity to process your experiences of fear, trauma, transition and identity.
Ann Duevel, MSW, LICSW, LADC ann@affinitypsych.com
Ann is a licensed social worker and drug and alcohol counselor. She works with driven professionals and teens struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and/or addiction. Her style is open, kind, and patient, as you work together to reach your goals.
What We Treat
- Depression
- Anxiety and stress
- Grief and loss
- Disordered eating
- OCD
- Break-ups
- Gottman couples therapy
- Prenatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders
- Self-confidence, self-esteem, and assertiveness
- Parenting conflicts
- Career development and navigating the work-life ratio
- Negative thinking and core beliefs
- Divorce
- Burnout and compassion fatigue
- Trauma and PTSD
- Gender identity exploration, gender transition and letter-writing for hormones or surgery
- Art Therapy for Adults and Children
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