The first session:
I spend a lot of time getting to know my clients and building a real relationship, I want you to feel known, accepted and cared for. You are the expert on your life and your concerns, my goal is to join your process and give you tools and resources to help with what you're going through.
We'll explore your story, your goals, and the patterns you want to shift. I'll help you understand how trauma affects the nervous system and how we can use tools like EMDR, IFS and somatic awareness to safely process painful experiences.
What I love about therapy:
One of the most powerful moments in therapy is when a client is finally able to take a positive truth about themselves - something they may know intellectually but struggle to feel - and they begin to believe it in their heart and find the ability to live from that place rather than the negative messages fear, anxiety and trauma create in our lives.
Personal Details:
I am a GenX, information seeker, INFJ, Enneagram 2w3, introvert who loves people. I have encountered some mountains (as everyone has) including ongoing type 1 diabetes, thyroid cancer and the loss of both parents. But I am blessed to be a step-mom to two amazing kids who lost their mother in their teens, and now I’m a grandma! In my spare time I love to be outside and grow flowers to cut and sell as a side gig.
What To Expect:
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LPCC (MN)- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Minnesota
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LPC (WI)- Licensed Professional Counselor Wisconsin
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EMDR Certified Therapist EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
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RPT - Registered Play Therapist with the Association for Play Therapy
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Member of Minnesota Play Therapy Association
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Member of EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
CREDENTIALS & ASSOCIATIONS
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Bachelor's Degree in Psychology - Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL
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Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology - Bethel University, St. Paul, MN
EDUCATION
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Capable, high-functioning women struggling with self-doubt, anxiety, or past trauma
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Christians or individuals wrestling with anxiety or trauma related to faith, church harm or loss of faith community
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Adults navigating stress, trauma and identity but found "talk therapy" unhelpful
MY SPECIALTIES:
My greatest passion as a therapist is helping exceptional people who are held back by limiting beliefs move toward real change and break free from old patterns.
I lean on over 12 years of experience helping people transform and am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which typically gets combined with Internal Family Systems (IFS), attachment approaches, somatic therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I offer a trauma-informed and holistic approach to mental health.
Whether you're dealing with childhood trauma, panic attacks, or faith-related struggles, I create a safe, grounded space for deep emotional healing.
About Karin Lyon, MA, LPCC
As an EMDR-certified trauma therapist I provide both in-person and online therapy for adults seeking healing from, anxiety and phobias.
With over 12 years of experience and advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I offer a trauma-informed and holistic approach to mental health. Whether you're dealing with childhood trauma, panic attacks, or faith-related struggles, I create a safe, grounded space for deep emotional healing.
About
Karin Lyon, MA, LPCC
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Men navigating stress, trauma and identity
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High-powered corporate women facing burnout, anxiety, or past trauma
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Christians or individuals wrestling with faith, spirituality or religious trauma
MY SPECIALTIES:
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Bachelor's Degree in Psychology - Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL
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Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology - Bethel University, St. Paul, MN
EDUCATION
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LPCC (MN)- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Minnesota
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LPC (WI)- Licensed Professional Counselor Wisconsin
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EMDR Certified Therapist EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
-
RPT - Registered Play Therapist with the Association for Play Therapy
-
Member of Minnesota Play Therapy Association
-
Member of EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
CREDENTIALS & ASSOCIATIONS
What To Expect:
I spend a lot of time getting to know my clients and building a real relationship, I want you to feel known, accepted and cared for. You are the expert on your life and your concerns, my goal is to join your process and give you tools and resources to help with what you're going through.
In the first few sessions, we'll explore your story, your goals, and the patterns you want to shift. I'll help you understand how trauma affects the nervous system and how we can use tools like EMDR, IFS and somatic awareness to safely process painful experiences.
What I love about therapy:
One of the most powerful moments in therapy is when a client is finally able to take a positive truth about themselves - something they may know intellectually but struggle to feel - and they begin to believe it in their heart and find the ability to live from that place rather than the negative messages fear, anxiety and trauma create in our lives.
Personal Details:
I am a GenX, information seeker, INFJ, Enneagram 2w3, introvert who loves people. I have encountered some mountains (as everyone has) including ongoing type 1 diabetes, thyroid cancer and the loss of both parents. But I am blessed to be a step-mom to two amazing kids who lost their mother in their teens, and now I’m a grandma! In my spare time I love to be outside and grow flowers to cut and sell as a side gig.
Fill out the contact form to schedule a consultation. Let’s see if we’re a good fit. You can expect a response within 2 business days.
LET’S GET STARTED!
Please be aware that all appointment openings are daytime and weekday only
Fill out the contact form to schedule a consultation. Let’s see if we’re a good fit. You can expect a response within 2 business days.
LET’S GET STARTED!
Please be aware that all appointment openings are daytime and weekday only