Ann Bodensteiner

Experienced Minnesota psychologist focused on relationships

MN Psychologist LP3829 Minnesota

Experience: 28 years in practice
Focus areas: Relationship, Family, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Ann

Ann Bodensteiner is a licensed psychologist in Minnesota who focuses on helping people navigate relationship, family, and personal struggles. She brings 28 years of clinical experience to work that spans divorce and custody matters, family mediation, couples therapy, and individual counseling.

Background and approach

Ann integrates evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside mindfulness, emotionally-focused, client-centered, and acceptance and commitment approaches to tailor care to each person's situation. Her background includes two decades collaborating with District Court and Family Services, which gave her extensive experience addressing conflict resolution, custody concerns, and blended family dynamics.

In independent practice she has supported clients working through depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, addiction, intimacy and parenting challenges, as well as body image, codependency, and caregiver stress. Ann is comfortable incorporating a faith perspective for those who request a Catholic or Christian dimension, while respecting other spiritual beliefs and preferences.

She aims to create a compassionate, professional relationship that helps clients clarify goals and develop practical skills for coping with life changes, stress, and interpersonal difficulties. Licensed as MN Psychologist LP3829, Ann offers a thoughtful mix of clinical insight and practical strategies to guide clients toward healthier functioning.

How Ann Integrates Therapy Styles Online

Ann uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical techniques for issues like anxiety, depression, and stress. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which focuses on values-based action and accepting difficult thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them, a helpful approach for coping with life changes and long-term challenges.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will explore a client's goals, preferences, and life context to determine which methods fit best, and will adapt the plan over time based on progress and feedback.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care and practice skills between appointments, while allowing clients to engage from locations that work for them.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with a broad range of issues including relationship and family difficulties, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, addictions, intimacy-related issues, parenting struggles, career concerns, and compassion fatigue.

What therapeutic styles does she use?

She blends several evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to match client needs.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 28 years of professional experience, including about 20 years working with District Court and Family Services on divorce, custody, mediation, and conflict resolution.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is licensed as MN Psychologist LP3829 and practices in Minnesota.

Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?

Services are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

She offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are required to begin therapy?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

28+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English