Dr. Mindy Siegert-Horgeshimer, LPCC, LMHC

Dr. Mindy Siegert-Horgeshimer brings 17 years of clinical experience to her work with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and LGBTQ+ related concerns. Licensed in both Minnesota and Indiana, she holds LPCC and LMHC credentials, which are professional counseling licenses that indicate specialized training and authorization to provide therapeutic services. Her practice also addresses gender dysphoria, life purpose, midlife transitions, sexuality, social anxiety and phobia, women's issues, and workplace challenges.

She emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that invites clients to share thoughts and feelings openly. By creating a respectful and supportive space, she helps individuals explore their priorities, develop coping skills, and work toward more fulfilling and balanced lives. Whether clients are navigating addiction recovery, managing persistent worry, or seeking clarity around identity and purpose, she frames therapy as a process of partnership and personal growth.

Taking the first step toward change can feel daunting, and Dr. Mindy focuses on meeting people where they are with empathy and practical tools. She combines client-centered principles with evidence-informed techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs, helping clients move at a pace that feels right for them.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Mindy

Dr. Mindy uses client-centered therapy to prioritize the individual's own goals and pace, creating a supportive environment where clients guide the focus of sessions and feel heard. This approach is helpful for people seeking acceptance, deeper self-understanding, and practical support during life changes.

She also employs cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop concrete strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT is goal-oriented and often involves skill-building that clients can apply between sessions.

When emotions are intense or patterns are entrenched, elements of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) are used to teach skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These tools can support people dealing with strong emotional reactions, relationship strain, or difficulty coping with cravings and urges.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the collaborative process. Dr. Mindy works with each client to determine which approaches best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, during work breaks, or while traveling, and allow clients to continue care even when life circumstances change.