Stephanie Clausen-Swenson, LMFT, LPCC
Attachment-focused therapist for families and adults
- Parenting and attachment support
- Stress and anxiety care
- Grief and life transitions
About Stephanie Clausen-Swenson
Stephanie Clausen-Swenson is a licensed clinician based in Minnesota who blends family systems work with practical strategies to support people across the lifespan. She holds LMFT and LPCC credentials - LMFT stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and LPCC means Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - and she brings 15 years of clinical experience to her practice. Stephanie is also a certified Adlerian life coach and is endorsed as an infant mental health specialist. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in infant and early childhood development, researching infant and toddler attachment in relation to their fathers, and has experience consulting with childcare providers.
Her work spans children, parents, and adults facing parenting challenges, attachment concerns, grief and loss, pregnancy and postpartum depression, severe anxiety, trauma, and the strains of parental separation. She has supported clients through crisis situations while helping them identify safety options and connect with needed supports. Stephanie also helps clients celebrate small steps and build sustainable change over time.
Stephanie takes a collaborative, client-centered approach informed by psychodynamic ideas and Adlerian practical psychology. She frequently incorporates attachment-focused thinking, mind-body methods such as deep breathing, guided imagery, and gentle yogic movement, and she uses role-play to practice assertive communication. She also draws on nature as a therapeutic influence when appropriate.
Stephanie welcomes conversations about goals and what effective support looks like. Prospective clients are invited to discuss their priorities and the timing that works best to begin therapy.
Her work spans children, parents, and adults facing parenting challenges, attachment concerns, grief and loss, pregnancy and postpartum depression, severe anxiety, trauma, and the strains of parental separation. She has supported clients through crisis situations while helping them identify safety options and connect with needed supports. Stephanie also helps clients celebrate small steps and build sustainable change over time.
Stephanie takes a collaborative, client-centered approach informed by psychodynamic ideas and Adlerian practical psychology. She frequently incorporates attachment-focused thinking, mind-body methods such as deep breathing, guided imagery, and gentle yogic movement, and she uses role-play to practice assertive communication. She also draws on nature as a therapeutic influence when appropriate.
Stephanie welcomes conversations about goals and what effective support looks like. Prospective clients are invited to discuss their priorities and the timing that works best to begin therapy.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoaching
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Stephanie Clausen-Swenson have?
Stephanie Clausen-Swenson has 15 years of experience.
Is Stephanie Clausen-Swenson a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds LMFT and LPCC credentials. LMFT means Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and LPCC means Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. License details are MN LMFT 2975 and MN LPCC 891.
In which languages does Stephanie Clausen-Swenson provide therapy?
Stephanie provides therapy in English.
Where is Stephanie Clausen-Swenson located?
Stephanie is located in Minnesota.
How can I work with Stephanie Clausen-Swenson as my therapist?
You can work with Stephanie through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Stephanie Clausen-Swenson work with international clients?
Stephanie Clausen-Swenson does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Stephanie Clausen-Swenson cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care for attachment and growth
Stephanie commonly uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns - this approach helps address parenting concerns, attachment issues, and family dynamics by focusing on connections and emotional bonds. She also works from a Client-Centered Therapy perspective, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s goals and values guide the work and help build self-awareness and resilience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another tool she employs to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, useful for anxiety, stress, depression, and practical coping skills.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Stephanie collaborates with each person to determine what fits best. Together they assess needs, goals, and preferences and adapt techniques over time so the plan remains aligned with the client’s priorities.
Online therapy with Stephanie is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy lives. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow clients to join sessions from home or other convenient locations, and support continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals like Stephanie aim to make effective therapeutic work accessible through these remote formats.
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