Mulvey Nancy Msw Licsw

Nancy Mulvey is a licensed psychotherapist who works with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. With a private practice established in 2002, Nancy has a wealth of experience in helping clients navigate various challenges in their lives. She began her career as a medical social worker and also spent 15 years counseling adolescents at a school-based clinic. At the heart of her work is the belief that people can lead more fulfilling lives when they have the opportunity to explore their thoughts and feelings in a safe, supportive, and trusting environment.

Nancy's practice focuses on assisting clients facing issues related to relationships, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and the effects of childhood abuse. She also offers specialized services for families by collaborating with her colleague, Thomas Wales. One of them works with a child or adolescent while the other works with the parents. They then come together for joint family sessions with the goal of enhancing relationships and family functioning.

Nancy holds a Master's Degree in Social Work from the College of St. Catherine and the University of St. Thomas. She has further developed her skills through advanced training with the Minnesota Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis. Her practice is grounded in the understanding that each client's experience with psychotherapy is unique and requires a personalized approach.

How I Practice

Nancy Mulvey believes that successful therapy comes from ongoing conversations with clients about the challenges they experience in their lives. She focuses on building trusting and supportive relationships that enable difficult issues or problems to be addressed in a safe and comforting environment.

Empathy and understanding are central to Nancy's approach. She strives to create a setting that allows clients to freely express their feelings about their important relationships and themselves. By exploring these feelings, clients not only become more self-aware, but they can better understand the impact of their relationships on their overall well-being.

Nancy has dedicated her professional life to the belief that, with the right guidance and support, people can learn to manage their thoughts and feelings, thereby leading to an improved sense of well-being. She does not impose an agenda on her clients, but instead supports them in addressing the issues that they choose to focus on.

Benefits of Psychotherapy

Engaging in psychotherapy can yield a multitude of benefits, including:

1. More satisfying relationships: Improved communication skills and enhanced self-awareness can help individuals form more meaningful and satisfying relationships with others.

2. Enhanced self-esteem: Understanding and addressing emotional challenges can enable clients to build confidence and feel more at ease with themselves.

3. Improved ability for self-regulation: This involves one's ability to tolerate and understand one's own feelings and thoughts, as well as the ability to soothe oneself in times of stress or discomfort.

4. Improved ability to recognize and talk about one's feelings, and ask for what one needs: When individuals develop their ability to recognize and express their feelings in a healthy manner, and to seek support from others, they can build stronger and healthier relationships.

5. Improved performance in school and work: As people develop their ability to manage their feelings and to communicate their feelings and thoughts to others, their ability to concentrate and focus on tasks is improved.

Making an Appointment

To schedule an appointment with Nancy Mulvey, individuals can call her directly at 651-699-1061. Nancy understands that reaching out for help can be a significant step for many people. She makes every effort to return calls as soon as possible and offers a half-hour free consultation to prospective clients. During this consultation, individuals can discuss their goals for therapy and determine if her approach aligns with their needs. Office hours are available on weekday afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays. Crisis appointments can be arranged if necessary.