Lacrestia

Ms Lacrestia Anderson, MA

Therapist / Counselor (Qualifying)

“Finding the right therapist can feel like trying to find a snowflake in a blizzard. I'm a Southern native who has found my new home in the heart of Minnesota. I offer a blend of compassion and insight that feels like a guiding light in the midst of life's uncertainties.”

About Me

As a down-to-earth and comforting practitioner, I adapt my approach to your unique needs. You won't find typical cookie-cutter therapy here. Instead, I collaborate closely with you, individualising sessions to your specific goals. This ensures our work together is truly personal, providing a practical, focused path. I offer a supportive space for you to develop concrete strategies for lasting well-being. This is ideal for those seeking a truly individualised, effective journey.

Approach

Rather than following a preset script, we build a clear, paced plan together that honors where you are and where you want to go. Whether meeting in my Saint Paul office or online in English, sessions are focused and collaborative — we identify patterns, practice coping skills, and translate insights into simple steps between meetings. Expect practical tools for managing cravings, moods, stress, or transitions, with check-ins that keep progress steady. This approach tends to suit people who want direct, hands-on support and realistic change.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

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  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Elderly

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Dementia

    A group of brain conditions causing progressive decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning severe enough to interfere with daily life.

  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Men's Issues

    Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.

  • Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

Professional Title:

  • Therapist / Counselor (Qualifying)

Credentials

Registrations

Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health

Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Qualifications

Master of Arts (MA)

Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies

Service Areas

Intentional Self Counseling

In-person & Online

Saint-paul, Minnesota

United States

Saint Paul, United States