What makes Karlson Therapy's approach different? I'm a marriage and family therapist, so I look at problems in the context of the relationships and systems around you, even when I'm working with one person. And the focus is on change, not just insight.
My approach is rooted in a combination of my deep empathy for my clients’ struggles (rooted in my own journey) and the practical, actionable tools that I know can help clients not just cope, but thrive. We get specific about what happens in the moments that go wrong, and practice doing something different.
How I help you overcome
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My clients don’t just get therapy; they get a tailored roadmap to personal and relational success.
I’ve been down in the mud at different times in my own life, and I’ve found ways to get out. That's why I'm so passionate and strategic with my clients, getting right down in the mud with them to show them that I understand what they’re going through, and I can support them in creating a strategy to find a way out that works for them. I truly believe that I can help people transform not just their present circumstances, but their legacies.
life's toughest challenges to create real, lasting change
Meet David
David is a licensed Minnesota therapist who has served in 5 military deployments, overcoming challenges that have shaped his understanding of resilience, relationships, and mental health. His personal experiences led him to approach therapy with directness and deep empathy.
David Karlson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a MN LMFT Board-Approved Supervisor who has worked with individuals and families since 2008. He is experienced working in a variety of settings including community mental health, inpatient and outpatient clinics, school-based programs, and telehealth.
With couples, David uses Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method (Level 1). With individuals, he uses Emotion-Focused CBT (EF-CBT) and attachment-focused, experiential work, drawing on AEDP and psychodynamic therapy.
David has over 20 years of military service, including five deployments overseas, and currently serves as an officer in the Minnesota National Guard. He is trained as a Master Resilience Trainer, teaching CBT techniques to soldiers. David is an avid hiker who enjoys marathon-running, motorcycle-riding, traveling, and spending time on Minnesota lakes. David leads with empathy in his therapy practice, and is committed to guiding his clients through their own battles, helping them build the strength and tools they need to achieve their goals.
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