Advanced Accelerated Resolution Therapist
3550 Lexington Ave N. Suite 303
Shoreview, MN 55126
612-314-9169
www.marieridgeway.com
Sometimes children have a difficult time at school and at home for a variety of reasons. You’re not alone in this. It can be really hard to parent and we all need some support. Whether it’s grief/loss, anxiety, divorce, co-parenting, addiction, depression/anxiety, trauma, FASD, child/parent relationship, adoption, or you aren’t sure yet exactly what is going on, let’s get started working towards a healthier, happier child and family.
I have worked with children, adults, and families since 2007. My experience in non-profit, private, and government settings has given me valuable perspectives that I bring to treatment, and has shown me the importance of parental involvement in therapy.
In addition to being a therapist, I am a yoga teacher, a distance runner, and a parent. My post-master’s work has included the child welfare areas of foster care, adoption, child protection, and children’s mental health. My approach to treatment includes an emphasis on attachment in caregiver relationships, sensory experiences, mindfulness, and play therapy for children.
Additional Information
Service Location: Office Based
Languages Spoken: English
Practice Focus:
Young Child (0-5)
Elementary Age (6-12)
Teen (13-18)
Young Adult (Adopted person; 19+)
Adult (Adopted person)
Adult (Adoptive Parent – Individual)
Couples
Family
Birth/First Parent/Family
LGBTQ
Areas of Practice Strength:
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Childhood Depression
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Addictions
Self-Harming Behaviors
Attachment
Grief and Loss Related to Adoption
Search & Reunion Support
Adoption Identity (i.e. sense of self-worth; self-esteem…etc.)
Early Traumatic Experiences
Transracial/Transcultural
Open Adoption
Sexual Abuse (Victim)
Treatment Modalities:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
YogaCalm
Play Therapy: Child Centered
updated Summer 2021
