Karlson Therapy
Change-oriented online therapy for couples, individuals, and families
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA
Navigating relationship dynamics and life's uncertainties can be exhausting, leaving you feeling stuck, anxious, or disconnected from those you love.
With support from Karlson Therapy, you can manage stress and anxiety, find balance through life’s transitions, and strengthen your relationships. You'll gain the tools to transform chaos into calm and see challenges as opportunities for growth.
We provide personalized, client-centered care through telehealth, offering the flexibility and privacy you need. By integrating Emotion-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (EF-CBT), Systemic Family Therapy, and other dynamic therapeutic techniques, we use a strengths-based approach tailored to your unique challenges. Whether you're a couple, individual, or family, we help you navigate life’s toughest moments and turn them into opportunities for healing and personal growth.
You deserve happiness and healthy relationships, and you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Make an appointment today to take the first step toward a more fulfilling life.
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Feeling overwhelmed by life transitions, relationship challenges, or stress that feels like it can't be overcome? You're not alone.
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David Karlson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a MN LMFT Board-Approved Supervisor based in St. Paul, MN who has been serving individuals, couples, and families since 2008. David is also a career Minnesota National Guard officer, having served in 5 overseas military deployments. He has overcome challenges that have shaped his deep understanding of resilience, relationships, and mental health. His personal experiences led him to approach therapy with dedication, empathy, and a solutions-based mindset to help clients overcome and thrive.
David is trained in Systemic Family Therapy (SFT) and Emotion-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (EF-CBT), and uses a judgment-free, strengths-based and client-centered approach to help clients achieve their emotional and relational goals. David is passionate about helping people and can't wait to assist you on your journey.
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David's story & approach
I also valued and appreciated his straightforward approach and willingness to call attention to specific issues, even when they may have been uncomfortable. For example, I recall clearly the conversation we had... it was one of those "swallow hard" moments, but ultimately was a good example of the kind of realities I needed to frame more clearly for myself. I'm grateful for David guiding me toward them and calling attention to them
David was most effective in helping me reframe some of my perspectives on challenges I was facing.
Talking to a stranger about my problems is very unnatural for me and initially I was really resistant to it. All my problems felt juvenile and not worth talking to a therapist about. But over time I started to feel more relaxed and not trivialize whatever problem was on my mind. One of the biggest impacts is that I judge myself less for the way I think or feel. Guilt, especially religious guilt, is something that I have a healthier relationship with.
I had much progress when it comes to relationships, and I feel like I have more awareness of myself
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We have seen so much growth in him. He has more confidence and is more willing to put himself out there. His ability to acknowledge and express his needs has been tremendous for him and our family. While he was hesitant to start therapy and struggled through sessions at times, there is no doubt by the end of their time together, he understood that therapy helped, and I dare say he even looked forward to it every week
Starting therapy with David was the absolute best decision we could have made for our son.
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David really helped me during a time when I was feeling lots of anxiety. I'm now much more equipped to understand and take care of my mental health. David was a great listener, empathetic, and did a great job of asking the right questions that got me to analyze so many parts of my life/thoughts
Our sessions laid the groundwork for skills/tools/understanding that I'll carry with me the rest of my life.
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Our sessions were really helpful for me to grow as a person and help me better understand myself and how to interact with my own emotions. The most helpful aspects from our sessions were 100% the tools that David either shared with me or we created together to match me specifically. I use them as my go-to for handling difficult situations and will continue to do so in the future
I can't thank David enough. his support and insights created a safe space for me to express how I was feeling and the things I was dealing with
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David’s skill in finding a common language with our son has been remarkable. It's noteworthy that he consistently left the sessions in good spirits even after challenging conversations. It is a testament to David’s skill in navigating difficult topics.
David’s support through the highs and lows has been spot on, creating a space where our son felt understood and empowered
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