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Betsy Sansby, MS, Mindfulness Counseling
4275 Churchill Circle
Minnetonka, MN 55345
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In addition to her general therapy practice, Betsy is also an expert in the treatment of depression and anxiety, and is qualified to deliver the Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy program for preventing relapse of depression. Her office is in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
"Betsy always surprises me with her insights. I still have no idea where they come from!"-Client-
A note from Betsy:
When you're really struggling, you need more than a good listener. You need someone who can sort through the details fast, and get you moving in a healthier direction as quickly as possible.
You can expect me to:
-- Ask direct questions
-- Notice what others miss
-- Tell you what I really think
-- Care about your well-being
-- Insist you do your homework
-- Make each step as easy as possible
Steps to office
View from Betsy's office in Minnetonka, Minnesota
Don't expect me to:
-- Sit and nod
-- Agree with you all the time
-- Avoid difficult topics
-- Work harder than you do
-- Perform miracles very often
betsy sansby
Betsy Sansby is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 30 years of clinical experience counseling individuals, couples, and families. For many of those years, she also supervised other therapists. She has appeared in Redbook Magazine, and has been featured in The Ladies' Home Journal. She is the author of Ask Betsy, a popular online advice column.In addition to her general therapy practice, Betsy is also an expert in the treatment of depression and anxiety, and is qualified to deliver the Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy program for preventing relapse of depression. Her office is in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
"Betsy always surprises me with her insights. I still have no idea where they come from!"-Client-
A note from Betsy:
When you're really struggling, you need more than a good listener. You need someone who can sort through the details fast, and get you moving in a healthier direction as quickly as possible.
You can expect me to:
-- Ask direct questions
-- Notice what others miss
-- Tell you what I really think
-- Care about your well-being
-- Insist you do your homework
-- Make each step as easy as possible
Steps to office
View from Betsy's office in Minnetonka, Minnesota
Don't expect me to:
-- Sit and nod
-- Agree with you all the time
-- Avoid difficult topics
-- Work harder than you do
-- Perform miracles very often
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The heart of Betsy's work involves helping clients learn to recognize, interrupt, and quickly shift out of unhealthy thinking patterns and emotions so they do not continue to cause suffering.
A special note to anyone currently suffering from depression or anxiety (and those who love them):
People get depressed for many reasons, but weakness of character isn't one of them. It's true, of course, that depressed people have "stinkin' thinkin.'" But stinkin' thinkin' isn't the cause of their depression. It's a symptom of it.
Advances in brain research have revealed that the brains of people who are actively depressed do not function normally because of reduced amounts of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin, key neurotransmitters responsible for mood regulation, reward-seeking, and overall sense of well-being.
Nobody chooses to be depressed. Depression is a biological illness brought on by a combination of external and internal factors. It is a unique illness in that it wreaks havoc with every system of the body. It kills sleep, appetite, energy, mood, and libido. It can also cause: aches, pains, heaviness in the limbs, poor digestion, irregular heartbeats, electrical surges in the head, crippling anxiety, and feelings of guilt, shame and unworthiness.
The best known feature of depression is anhedonia, the inability to feel joy. But the worst part of depression isn't the lack of joy. It's the inescapable presence of dread.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 15% of the adult population--or 15 million people--suffer from depression each year. Forty million suffer from anxiety disorders. In older adults--especially women--these numbers are even higher. And the numbers are rising, especially among children.
So, if you're suffering from depression or anxiety, there is no need to feel shame. You're not alone, and you won't always feel this way. I promise. There are things you can do right now to start feeling better. I can teach you mindfulness practices that will help you disengage from your current suffering, and prevent relapse once you are well again.
Note: Betsy is an expert in the treatment of depression and anxiety. In 2011, she completed the Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Training (MBCT) for Professionals, and is qualified to deliver the MBCT Program, an 8-week program that cuts the relapse rate of depression for people who have suffered three or more episodes.
To enhance therapeutic effect, clients may also elect to receive free, optional Alpha-Stim treatments. The Alpha-Stim (cranial electrical current) is a small, FDA approved treatment depression, anxiety, PTSD, and pain. Additional Services Prevention & treatment of depression relapse.
A special note to anyone currently suffering from depression or anxiety (and those who love them):
People get depressed for many reasons, but weakness of character isn't one of them. It's true, of course, that depressed people have "stinkin' thinkin.'" But stinkin' thinkin' isn't the cause of their depression. It's a symptom of it.
Advances in brain research have revealed that the brains of people who are actively depressed do not function normally because of reduced amounts of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin, key neurotransmitters responsible for mood regulation, reward-seeking, and overall sense of well-being.
Nobody chooses to be depressed. Depression is a biological illness brought on by a combination of external and internal factors. It is a unique illness in that it wreaks havoc with every system of the body. It kills sleep, appetite, energy, mood, and libido. It can also cause: aches, pains, heaviness in the limbs, poor digestion, irregular heartbeats, electrical surges in the head, crippling anxiety, and feelings of guilt, shame and unworthiness.
The best known feature of depression is anhedonia, the inability to feel joy. But the worst part of depression isn't the lack of joy. It's the inescapable presence of dread.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 15% of the adult population--or 15 million people--suffer from depression each year. Forty million suffer from anxiety disorders. In older adults--especially women--these numbers are even higher. And the numbers are rising, especially among children.
So, if you're suffering from depression or anxiety, there is no need to feel shame. You're not alone, and you won't always feel this way. I promise. There are things you can do right now to start feeling better. I can teach you mindfulness practices that will help you disengage from your current suffering, and prevent relapse once you are well again.
Note: Betsy is an expert in the treatment of depression and anxiety. In 2011, she completed the Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Training (MBCT) for Professionals, and is qualified to deliver the MBCT Program, an 8-week program that cuts the relapse rate of depression for people who have suffered three or more episodes.
To enhance therapeutic effect, clients may also elect to receive free, optional Alpha-Stim treatments. The Alpha-Stim (cranial electrical current) is a small, FDA approved treatment depression, anxiety, PTSD, and pain. Additional Services Prevention & treatment of depression relapse.
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