HEALTHY MINDS build healthy lives.Â
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We are therapists in St Paul, Minnesota who guide individuals and groups out of the fog of uncertainty and into clarity in building their mental health. We hope that some day mental health activity will be as much a daily part of our lives as physical exercise and personal hygene. We envision a kinder, wiser, more compassionate world.
Carin Osvog, LPCC
(she/her)
Founder, Psychotherapist,
and DBT Specialist
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When I began this career, I began with a question: "How do people live good lives? Lives they enjoy and find meaningful, while others scrape and struggle to navigate life's scrapes, breaks, and bruises?" That question is still central to all the work I do.
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A BIT ABOUTÂ ME
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I grew up in eastern South Dakota and began my career in the visual arts after earning a B.A. in Graphic Design. For over a decade, I worked in the advertising and marketing industry before realizing my deeper interest lay in understanding the inner workings of people rather than brands. That realization led to a professional pivot—translating my creative sensibilities from the visual to the psychological, where I now help clients weave together the many parts of their inner world into a more cohesive whole.
My therapeutic approach centers on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), grounded in mindful awareness, practical skill-building, and somatic engagement. Clients learn to identify what distresses them, develop a tolerance for discomfort without acting on it, and engage with insight and intention. As emotional regulation and effective communication grow, so does a person’s sense of authenticity, competence, and peace of mind.
Before founding Healthy Minds, I worked as a DBT clinician serving marginalized populations across Minnesota.
Outside of my clinical work, I’m a musician, writer, and outdoor enthusiast who finds restoration in the forest of Northern Minnesota—often accompanied by my family and our dogs.
If you’re curious about this work or considering therapy, I'm hoping you'll reach out.
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Jess Milbrath, LICSW
(she/her)
Psychotherapist &Â DBT Specialist for Young Adults, Adolescents and Their Families
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A BIT ABOUTÂ ME
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I resisted going into mental health initially, my sights set on practicing social work in the medical field. The question that started my transition out of medical social work was, “Why do the patients with the intense emotions get told they need DBT?”
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My clinical internship at Mayo Clinic (Rochester) was my intro to the mental health element when my supervisor asked me to complete half the semester on the Complex Intervention Unit (CIU) for adults. I was not thrilled. I have a passion for young humans . . . adults? Not my vibe (as much). Throughout my time there I realized I wanted to help so much more than what medical social work would allow me to (in a hospital setting at least), so I applied to become a psychiatric social worker in the pediatric psychiatry unit after my internship was completed. I was hired. Over the next 4 years I learned about medicine, psychiatry, and mental health and soon found myself running into another issue: my patients often had very intense emotions that were treated quite strictly. These patients were discharged sooner, not taken as seriously, often "consequenced" on the unit or separated from the rest of the milieu with the recommendation that "they need DBT". What’s DBT?! That question started my transition out of medical social work. Since leaving Mayo I pursued becoming an adherent DBT therapist and I now enjoy both Stage 1&2 DBT work and general DBT skills therapy outside of an Intensive Outpatient Program dynamic, it’s a very good fit for me. Not all my clients do DBT, I have found a love for general psychotherapy as well.Â
I am a neurodivergent, hearing impaired (yes, I have hearing aids!), tattooed, "has trouble with their swearing" type of social worker. I flex my social work title as often as I can. Social workers ARE AWESOME. I completed my bachelors and masters degrees through the University of Wisconsin systems . . . so I am also a Packers fan. Do not fret! I am a born and raised Minnesotan—I love the Wild, Twins, and Timberwolves (in that order). I am a musician: enjoy playing the guitar, writing songs, and singing. I also have a passion for physical health and love my gym time, rock climbing, running, and hiking.Â
 I very much enjoy listening to people's stories and being a present, non-judgmental human in life. I am so excited to be here and continue my journey as a clinician. I hope I can be a part of your journey as well!Â
Mary Mylonaki, M.S.
(she/her)
Psychotherapist &Â DBT Specialist for Adults,
Adolescents, and Their Families
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I bring over a decade of international and U.S. experience to my clinical work. After earning my bachelor's in Greece, I spent four years at Eginition Mental Health Hospital under psychiatric supervision. Since moving to the U.S. 13 years ago, I completed a master's degree in counseling and advanced trauma training with Dr. Bessel van der Kolk.
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Many of my clients describe living in extremes—feeling everything all at once or shutting it down to survive. Some carry the scars of abuse, some face the chaos of Borderline Personality Disorder, and others feel like outsiders navigating life in a new country. Wherever you begin, you don’t have to figure it out alone. As a DBT-trained and state-certified clinician, I bring both structure and compassion to the work. We focus on skills—because skills give you footing. But I also know skills aren’t enough if you feel unheard, so we go deeper. We look at the patterns, the pain, and the meaning underneath.
Therapy with me is real, deep—even a little fun. Whether battling anxiety, depression, anger, or struggling to express emotions at all, we'll explore beneath the surface. No judgment, no fluff. Just a sharp, supportive space to help you break patterns, strengthen relationships, and regain control. Together, we turn insight into action; chaos into clarity.
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