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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.
Britney Bennett, LGSW
(she/her)
Psychotherapist, DBT Specialist
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 A BIT ABOUT ME
What does a life worth living look like for you?
It can be a difficult question—because life is often complex, demanding, and, at times, overwhelming. In my work with clients, I aim to hold the reality of those challenges while also supporting you in building a life that feels meaningful, sustainable, and your own.
Barriers to change are real, and they tend to show up in many forms. Sometimes they’re internal—like overwhelming thoughts, intense emotions, or patterns that no longer feel helpful. Other times they’re external, such as work stress, relationship dynamics, or competing demands. Often, it’s a combination of both. In therapy, we’ll take time to understand these barriers together and begin identifying ways to move forward that feel possible and aligned.
My work is grounded in comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as part of a full DBT program. I co-lead one of Healthy Minds’ adult DBT groups (ages 18+) alongside Caitlin Myers, where we focus on structured skills training and real-life application—think: learning and practicing skills that can be used in the moments they’re needed most.
I also provide general psychotherapy to adults, with a particular interest in working with young adults (ages 18–29) who are navigating identity development, transitions, and the increasing complexity of early adulthood.
In session, I aim to offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can show up as you are. I tend to bring a sense of levity into the work when it fits, holding the belief that therapy can be both meaningful and human.
If this approach feels like a fit for what you’re looking for, the next step is simply to connect.
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Caitlin Myers, MSW, LICSW
(she/her)
Psychotherapist, DBT Specialist
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 A BIT ABOUT ME
 I work with adults who are navigating emotional overwhelm, relationship challenges, and patterns that feel difficult to shift despite insight and effort.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable, and self-aware, yet still find themselves caught in cycles of anxiety, reactivity, or self-criticism. Often, there’s a sense of knowing what’s happening, but not yet having a way to respond differently when it matters most. My work focuses on helping you build that bridge, deepening understanding while also developing the skills to create meaningful change in daily life.
I specialize in comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and co-lead an adult DBT group (ages: 18+) with Britney Bennett, where the emphasis is on structured skills development and consistent practice between sessions. This approach allows the work to extend beyond conversation and into how change actually takes shape in daily life. DBT works well alongside relational and insight-oriented work. This means we’re not just talking about patterns—we’re actively building and practicing skills that can be applied to your important relationships, in real time. I tend to be both grounded and precise, offering structure when it’s helpful while also making space for complexity and nuance.
Clients often experience me as warm, steady, and quietly attuned, with a dry sense of humor that can help soften moments that might otherwise feel heavy or stuck.
I have particular experience supporting individuals working through: emotion dysregulation and reactivity, anxiety and chronic stress, relationship and interpersonal challenges, shame and self-criticism, life transitions and identity development.
I tend to work alongside clients in a way that balances reflection with forward movement—making space to understand what’s happening internally while also building practical ways to respond differently over time.
If this approach feels like a fit for what you’re looking for, the next step is simply to connect.
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Carin Osvog, MS, LPCC
(she/her)
Psychotherapist, DBT Specialist, Founder of HM
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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 MEÂ Â
I work with adults who are navigating emotional intensity, trauma, and patterns that feel difficult to shift—even with insight, effort, and a strong understanding of themselves.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, perceptive, and capable, yet still find themselves caught in cycles of overwhelm, disconnection, or internal conflict. There’s often insight into what’s happening, alongside a sense of getting pulled back into the same patterns. I work with clients to strengthen their ability to stay present with these experiences and respond in ways that feel more aligned over time. I lead Healthy Minds’ DBT Team and LGBTQ+ DBT group, where I support individuals navigating identity, belonging, and the unique stressors that can shape those experiences.
My approach is grounded in comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as part of a full DBT program, with an emphasis on mindful awareness, practical skill-building, and somatic engagement. This work is oriented toward helping you notice what’s happening internally, increase your capacity to tolerate distress without acting on it, and respond with greater intention and clarity over time.
As emotional regulation and communication begin to shift, many people experience a growing sense of authenticity, competence, and steadiness in their lives.
Before founding Healthy Minds, I worked as a DBT clinician serving marginalized populations across Minnesota for 10+ years.
My path into this work began in the visual arts, after earning a B.A. in Graphic Design and spending over a decade in advertising and marketing. Over time, my focus shifted from understanding brands to understanding people—bringing a creative, integrative lens to how I approach therapy and the process of making sense of an internal world.
Outside of clinical work, I’m a musician, writer, and outdoor enthusiast, and often find restoration in the forests of Northern Minnesota with my family and our dogs.
If this approach feels like a fit for what you’re looking for, the next step is simply to connect.
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David Romano, MSW, LICSW
(he/him)
Psychotherapist, DBT Specialist
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 A BIT ABOUT ME
 I work with adolescents and adults who are navigating emotional intensity, identity exploration, and the challenge of building a life that feels both stable and meaningful.
A lot of the people I work with are in the middle of something: transitioning into adulthood, questioning parts of their identity, or recognizing that certain patterns just aren’t working anymore. Often, there’s a sense of wanting something to feel different, even if it’s not yet clear what that looks like.
In our work together, I focus on helping you better understand what’s happening internally, while also building the skills needed to navigate emotions, relationships, and decisions with more clarity and steadiness.
My work is grounded in comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as part of a full DBT program. I lead Healthy Minds’ DBT group for emerging adults (ages 20–30), where the focus is on structured skills development and applying those skills in the context of real-life challenges—relationships, independence, identity, and decision-making. This work is both practical and reflective, supporting change that holds up outside of session.
I tend to hold both structure and connection as important. I’ll be direct when it’s useful, but I also aim to create a space that feels genuine and unpressured, where you can talk about what’s actually going on without feeling like you have to filter or perform.
I have experience supporting individuals working through emotional dysregulation, anxiety, interpersonal challenges, and the complexities that often come with transitions and identity development.
The work is oriented toward helping you build a clearer understanding of yourself while developing ways of responding that feel more intentional and sustainable over time.
If this approach feels aligned with what you’re looking for, the next step is simply to connect.
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Jess Milbrath, MSW, LICSW
(she/her)
Psychotherapist &Â DBT Specialist for Young Adults, Adolescents and Their Families
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A BIT ABOUTÂ ME
I didn’t originally set out to work in mental health. My path began in medical social work, but I kept running into the same question: Why are the patients with the most intense emotions the ones being told they “need DBT”?Â
That question stayed with me.
During my time at Mayo Clinic, I worked across both adult and pediatric settings and began to notice a pattern. Clients experiencing high emotional intensity were often misunderstood, managed more strictly, or moved through care quickly—with DBT recommended as the next step. I found myself wanting to better understand what DBT actually was, and more importantly, why it seemed to be the place people were sent when nothing else was working.
That curiosity ultimately shifted the direction of my career.
I now specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and lead Healthy Minds’ Young Adult DBT group (ages 18–28). I enjoy both Stage 1 and Stage 2 DBT work, as well as general DBT-informed therapy. Not all of my clients participate in the full DBT program, and I also provide general psychotherapy to young adults navigating a wide range of challenges.
I tend to connect especially well with young adults who are figuring out who they are, how they want to live, and how to manage emotions that can sometimes feel overwhelming or misunderstood. My role is to help make sense of those experiences while building skills that actually work in real life.
As a clinician, I’m direct, engaged, and nonjudgmental. I care deeply about creating a space where people can show up as they are—no filtering required. I also bring a sense of humor into the work when it fits. Therapy can be serious and meaningful, and it can also be human.
I’m a neurodivergent, hearing-impaired (yes, I wear hearing aids), tattooed social worker who occasionally swears and unapologetically loves this field. I completed both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees through the University of Wisconsin system—so yes, I’m a Packers fan—but I’m also a born-and-raised Minnesotan and loyal to the Wild, Twins, and Timberwolves (in that order).
Outside of therapy, I’m a musician who enjoys playing guitar, writing songs, and singing. I also value physical movement and spend time at the gym, rock climbing, running, and hiking.
I genuinely enjoy hearing people’s stories and being a steady, present person in the room. If this feels like a fit for what you’re looking for, the next step is simply to connect.
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Mary Mylonaki, M.S.
(she/her)
Psychotherapist &Â DBT Specialist for Adults,
Adolescents, and Their Families
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A BIT ABOUTÂ ME
 I bring over a decade of international and U.S. experience to my clinical work. After earning my bachelor’s degree 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.
Many of the people I work with describe living in extremes—feeling everything all at once or shutting it down just to get through. Some are carrying the impact of trauma or abuse. Some are navigating the intensity and instability that can come with Borderline Personality Disorder. Others are trying to find their footing in a new country, culture, or identity. Wherever you begin, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
I am a DBT-trained, state-certified clinician and lead two adult DBT groups (ages 18+). My work integrates structured skills with deeper therapeutic exploration. Skills matter—they create stability, direction, and a way to move through overwhelming moments. At the same time, I pay close attention to what sits underneath. Patterns, pain, and meaning are all part of the work, and each deserves space.
Clients often tell me, “You see what others miss.” I tend to be direct and engaged, asking questions that bring clarity while staying grounded in care. My role is not just to support, but also to challenge in ways that help you move forward with greater awareness and strength.
I often work with women, immigrants, and adolescents and young adults (15+) who are looking for something deeper than surface-level coping—people who want clarity, direction, and meaningful change.
Therapy with me is real and focused. We may explore anxiety, depression, anger, or difficulty expressing emotion, always with attention to what’s happening beneath the surface. The work is aimed at shifting patterns, strengthening relationships, and increasing a sense of steadiness and control over time.
If this approach feels aligned with what you’re looking for, the next step is simply to connect.
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