Ann Bodensteiner, MN Psychologist LP3829

Ann Bodensteiner is a Catholic licensed psychologist (MN Psychologist LP3829) with 28 years of professional experience. Her background includes two decades working with District Court Family Services, where she focused on divorce and custody matters and developed skills in family mediation and conflict resolution. That work is balanced by many years in a private practice clinic treating couples and individuals for a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.

She welcomes clients who wish to include a Catholic or Christian faith dimension in their therapy and is equally respectful of other spiritual paths when faith is not part of the work. Ann draws on established therapeutic methods to address issues such as relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, anxiety, and life transitions, tailoring her approach to each person or couple.

Throughout her practice she aims to create a caring, supportive therapeutic relationship that promotes understanding and practical change. Her combined experience in family court settings and clinical practice supports clients navigating complex family dynamics, custody matters, or the everyday stresses of life, all within the framework of a licensed Minnesota psychologist.

Approaches That Guide Online Therapy

Ann Bodensteiner integrates evidence-based approaches to support clients in online formats. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present - it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and supports the client’s own growth, making it well suited for building self-esteem and working through relational concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can help with depression, anxiety, and coping skills development.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ann works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adjusts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging - which helps clients fit care into busy schedules and access licensed professionals from their own communities.