Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Minneapolis
Water's Edge Psychotherapy was founded in 2010 by Katrin Christensen-Cowan, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in mental health and yoga therapy. Our practice integrates neuroscience, psychodynamic principles, and body-awareness techniques to help clients heal from emotional patterns and cultivate fulfilling relationships. We specialize in individual and couples therapy, weekly relational groups, and workshops addressing communication, grief, and stress relief. Our approach emphasizes mindfulness and personalized care, including yoga nidra sessions tailored to individual needs. With a focus on both personal and relational transformation, we support clients from late adolescence through elderhood in navigating life transitions, trauma, and existential challenges.Our founders expertise in friendship dynamics and life transitions stems from extensive clinical training and personal experience, ensuring a deeply informed and compassionate practice. We prioritize accessibility through telehealth options and flexible fee arrangements, maintaining a commitment to ethical standards and client-centered care. Our team combines professional excellence with lived experience to create a safe space for growth and healing.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Couples Therapy
Yoga Nidra
Workshops
Group Therapy
Mindfulness Training
Trauma Counseling
Life Transitions Support
Grief and Loss Therapy
Relational Dynamics Coaching
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We integrate psychotherapy with yoga and neuroscience for holistic healing.
- Our founder has 15+ years of experience in relational and trauma-informed therapy.
- Telehealth options ensure accessible care for remote clients.
- Personalized yoga nidra sessions address anxiety, insomnia, and fatigue.
- Weekly therapy groups focus on building deeper, more satisfying relationships.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Our individual sessions help clients break free from emotional patterns through storytelling and collaborative meaning-making. We focus on how past relationships shape present dynamics, using body-awareness and mindfulness to address unspoken traumas. Clients gain tools to enhance creativity, work-life balance, and relational satisfaction.
Couples Therapy
This service strengthens partnerships by improving communication and intimacy. We address challenges like in-law dynamics, financial stress, and sexual satisfaction. Early intervention prevents crises, while evidence-based techniques rebuild trust and foster emotional safety in stable relationships.
Yoga Nidra
Yoga nidra sessions reset the nervous system for clients with anxiety or insomnia. Personalized practices are recorded for home use, combining breathwork and guided visualization. This restorative approach reduces fatigue while promoting emotional resilience through structured relaxation techniques.
Therapy Groups
Weekly groups explore relational patterns in a safe environment. Members learn how others perceive them, identify protective habits hindering intimacy, and practice authentic connection. The structured setting encourages vulnerability and growth through peer feedback and therapeutic guidance.
Workshops
Our workshops address specific challenges like couples communication and grief management. Interactive formats combine psychoeducation with experiential learning. Participants gain practical tools for stress reduction and relationship enhancement in single-day, focused settings.
People
Katrin Christensen-Cowan
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Katrin founded Water's Edge Psychotherapy in 2010 after a career shift following her mother's passing. She combines 15+ years of clinical social work with yoga expertise, specializing in relational therapy and life transitions. Her personal experiences with loss inform her compassionate approach to grief and existential challenges.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, couples counseling, weekly relational groups, and specialized workshops on communication and stress relief.
Do you accept insurance?
We are out-of-network providers. Check your mental health benefits for potential reimbursement eligibility.
Are telehealth sessions available?
Yes, we offer both in-person and telehealth therapy sessions for flexibility and accessibility.
What is your cancellation policy?
We require 2 business-days notice for cancellations. Late cancellations incur full session fees.
How long does therapy typically last?
Duration varies by client needs - from short-term support to multi-year transformative work.
Do you offer sliding scale fees?
We can discuss reduced fees during your initial session if cost is a barrier to care.
