Business Details
Empowering Women and Couples Through Relationship Therapy
Empower Psychotherapy was founded to help modern women and couples build meaningful relationships while fostering personal growth and confidence. Our approach combines relational and attachment-based therapy with mind-body integration, addressing challenges like people-pleasing, communication breakdowns, and relational trauma. With 13 years of clinical experience, we specialize in evidence-based modalities including Relational Life Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Our services include individual and couples therapy, women's groups, and professional support for therapists. Located in South Minneapolis, we offer traditional office sessions alongside walk-and-talk and outdoor therapy options.Our holistic methodology recognizes how early attachment experiences shape adult relationships, and we provide practical tools to create lasting change. We maintain trauma-informed care standards while emphasizing the importance of physical well-being in mental health. The practice is led by Nicole Kerr, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with specialized training in integrative medicine and supervision. Our commitment to personalized care ensures clients receive tailored treatment plans that address their unique needs and goals.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Women's Groups
ART Therapy
Walk-and-Talk Therapy
Outdoor Therapy
Therapist Mentoring
Clinical Supervision
Highlights and features
- 13 years of clinical experience in mental health therapy
- Specialized training in trauma-informed care and integrative medicine
- Holistic approach combining mind-body wellness with evidence-based practices
- Certified nutrition and integrative medicine provider for mental health
- Proven success helping clients overcome relational trauma and attachment issues
Associations and certifications
- Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy Approved Supervisor
- Relational Life Therapy
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
What people say
Beautiful and impactful
Calming presence
Strong independent women
Improved relationships
Thriving daughter
Services
Individual Therapy
Tailored mental health treatment addressing relational challenges, trauma, and personal growth. Using attachment-based approaches, we help clients develop healthier relationship patterns and overcome anxiety, depression, or life transitions. Sessions focus on building self-awareness and practical skills for lasting change.
Couples Therapy
Specialized relationship therapy for couples addressing communication breakdowns, attachment issues, and intimacy challenges. We help partners rebuild trust through honest dialogue and practical tools that foster vulnerability, mutual respect, and emotional connection in safe therapeutic environment.
Women's Groups
Structured group therapy creating safe spaces for women's personal growth and connection. Programs focus on boundary setting, self-acceptance, and building meaningful relationships through guided discussions and peer support that addresses modern women's unique challenges and developmental needs.
ART Therapy
Accelerated Resolution Therapy for trauma recovery using eye movements and imagery techniques. This evidence-based approach effectively treats anxiety, depression, and PTSD by reprogramming distressing memory storage in the brain and body for faster healing outcomes.
Walk-and-Talk Therapy
Nature-based therapy combining movement with traditional counseling. Conducted outdoors in Minneapolis parks, this approach leverages physical activity's mental health benefits while fostering connection with natural environments for enhanced therapeutic outcomes.
People
Nicole Kerr
Licensed Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Therapist with 13 years of experience specializing in relational and attachment-based therapy for women and couples. Certified in integrative medicine and trauma treatment, she founded Empower Psychotherapy to help clients build meaningful relationships and personal confidence.
Questions
How do I know if therapy is right for me?
Therapy suits anyone seeking personal growth, relationship improvement, or emotional healing. It provides a safe space for self-exploration without judgment, offering professional support through life's challenges.
What happens in the first session?
The initial 15-minute meet-and-greet allows discussing your needs and asking questions. If we're a good fit, we'll outline next steps for your therapeutic journey.
Do you accept insurance?
The practice operates out-of-network with all insurance companies, providing documentation for potential reimbursement while maintaining treatment plan autonomy.
What are benefits of out-of-network therapy?
Out-of-network therapy offers increased privacy, customizable treatment plans, and faster access to services without insurance company mandates or diagnostic requirements.
