Business Details
Empower Psychotherapy: Healing Relationships in Minneapolis
Empower Psychotherapy is dedicated to helping modern women and couples build meaningful relationships and achieve personal growth through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Founded on principles of relational and attachment-based therapy, the practice integrates models like Relational Life Therapy and Healing Our Core Issues to address challenges such as people-pleasing, communication breakdowns, and trauma. With over 13 years of clinical experience, the practice emphasizes a holistic approach that connects mind and body, offering services including individual therapy, couples counseling, women's groups, and specialized support for therapists.The practice prioritizes creating safe, non-judgmental spaces for clients to explore their unique needs, develop practical skills, and foster lasting change. Located in South Minneapolis, Empower Psychotherapy combines professional expertise with a compassionate, direct style to help clients thrive in their personal and relational lives.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Women's Groups
ART Therapy
Walk-and-Talk Therapy
Therapist Mentorship
Trauma Recovery
Attachment-Based Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer 13 years of specialized experience in relational and trauma-informed therapy.
- Our holistic approach integrates mind-body wellness for comprehensive healing.
- We provide tailored services including women's groups and therapist mentorship.
- Our practice combines evidence-based methods with personalized, non-judgmental care.
- We maintain a trauma-informed, attachment-based framework for lasting change.
Associations and certifications
- Relational Life Therapy
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy Approved Supervisor
What people say
Life-changing experience
Safe and non-judgmental
Concrete skills
Thriving relationships
Grounding presence
Services
Individual Therapy
Tailored one-on-one therapy sessions address relational challenges, trauma recovery, and personal growth. Using attachment-based approaches, clients develop self-awareness and practical skills for lasting change. Sessions occur weekly in-office, outdoors, or via telehealth.
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for couples navigating communication issues, trust rebuilding, and intimacy challenges. Combines Relational Life Therapy techniques with practical tools to strengthen connection and mutual respect through structured sessions.
Women's Groups
Structured group programs foster connection among women addressing similar challenges. Topics include boundary setting, self-acceptance, and building meaningful relationships through guided discussions and accountability practices.
ART Therapy
Accelerated Resolution Therapy addresses trauma symptoms through eye movement techniques that reprocess distressing memories. Sessions integrate body awareness to reduce anxiety and improve emotional regulation for lasting mental wellness.
Walk-and-Talk Therapy
Nature-based therapy combines movement with counseling to enhance mood and reduce stress. Conducted year-round in Minneapolis parks, this approach leverages environmental benefits to support mental health improvements.
People
Nicole Kerr
Licensed Therapist & Owner
Licensed Mental Health Therapist with 13 years of experience specializing in relational trauma and attachment-based therapy. Certified in ART and DBT, offering individual and group therapy for women and couples.
Questions
How do I know if therapy is right for me?
Therapy suits anyone seeking personal growth, healing, or relationship improvement. No prior diagnosis is required to begin sessions.
Do you accept insurance?
The practice is out-of-network with all insurers, offering flexible treatment plans and private care documentation.
What happens in the first session?
The initial 15-minute meet-and-greet allows discussing your goals and determining if we're a good fit.
What services are available for therapists?
We offer supervision, mentorship, and specialized therapy for mental health professionals seeking support.
Are outdoor therapy sessions available?
Walk-and-talk and outdoor sessions are offered year-round in Minneapolis' Tangletown neighborhood.
