Ayd & Cavanagh
Psychological Services is a private mental health care
practice serving the needs of people in the Twin Cities.
We use our training, knowledge, compassion, and years of
experience to improve the lives of our clients. Clients
appreciate the warm, private, and nurturing therapeutic
environment we provide. Our goal is to develop a respectful,
trusting partnership with you, as our client.
** Philosophy **
It
is other life; it is love, which gives your life meaning.
This is harmony. We must discover the joy of each other,
the joy of challenge, and the joy of growth. ~ Mitsugu
Saotome
Harmony,
joy, growth, love, touch, and beauty are words that evoke
a sense of longing for most of us. We search for those
elements in our lives. We desire a life of purpose, a
life that matters. No matter what stage of life we are
in, we hope that someday we will have the complete package.
Yet, it
is in the process itself that we will find life’s
meaning. It is in developing deeper relationships with ourselves
and others that we become whole. Therapy is one tool for attaining
this state. Janette Ayd, a licensed clinical psychologist and
Molly Cavanagh, a licensed independent clinical social worker
will assist you in finding solutions, overcoming obstacles,
and living the life you want.
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At some time everyone needs assistance in dealing
with challenges faced in life. We offer a process-based
approach to therapy. We employ cognitive behavioral
strategies to help our clients change the way they
view the world and, hence, take control of their
actions and behavior.
Balanced with
professionalism and experience, it is our goal
to engender security and ease within clients
through our sincere, down-to-earth, non-judgmental
approach. Therapy is a relationship, and the success
of any therapeutic relationship is based on trust
and mutual respect. You
may be assured that we are dedicated to providing
you with the best service available.
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CLIENT
AND PSYCHOTHERAPIST RELATIONSHIP
Therapy
is a dynamic process and should only be entered into
when one is ready to take the necessary steps essential
for change to occur. Dr.
Ayd and Ms. Cavanagh believe therapy is successful
when the relationship between client and psychotherapist
is based on trust and respect. Therefore, both the
client and therapist must feel comfortable working
together.
Playing
an active role in one’s treatment
is an important aspect of psychological, emotional, and
spiritual development. You will be part of assessing
your situation, planning and creating goals and objectives,
and assessing your progress in therapy.
In
order to achieve your goals we encourage:
· Awareness
· Acceptance
· Action
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** Mission
Statement **
Ayd & Cavanagh,
LLC is a private mental health care practice dedicated
to providing the highest quality psychological services
found in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. We pledge to do
so with integrity, honesty, optimism, and compassion.
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Services:
· Individual
psychotherapy
· Marriage and family counseling
· Adolescent, adult, senior mental health
· Mid-life transition and adjustment
· Intergenerational family counseling
· Women’s issues
· GLBT therapy
· Crisis counseling
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Specialties:
· Depression
· Anxiety
· Stress
· Bipolar Disorder
· Self-esteem
· Post-traumatic stress disorder
· Healing from abuse and neglect
· Divorce and blended families
· Grief and loss
· Hostile work environments and work difficulties
· Stress management
· Transition, adjustment and change
· Caregiver fatigue and family support services
· Transition, adjustment and change issues
· Coping strategies
· Divorce and blended families
· Wellness and prevention
· Personal growth and development
· Life purpose issues
· Parenting
· Assertiveness and co-dependency
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Treatment
Approach:
We use an eclectic approach to therapy. We draw upon our
training and skills in cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic,
marriage and family systems, interpersonal, client-centered
and solution-focused methods of treatment. We individualize
our approach to what best meets your needs.
CREDENTIALS
MOLLY CAVANAGH, MSW, LICSW
Molly
Cavanagh is a licensed independent clinical social worker.
She holds a B.A. degree in theology and education, and
a M.A. degree in clinical social work. She is licensed
in the State of MN by the Minnesota Board of Social Work.
Her experience includes inpatient, outpatient, community
mental health care, and private clinic practice. Molly
has extensive expertise working with adolescents, adults,
seniors, and families in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
She has many years of experience assisting clients navigate
and cope with anxiety, stress, depression, bipolar disorder,
self-esteem, women’s
issues, family, marriage and relationship problems, grief
and loss, divorce, and crisis counseling.
JANETTE AYD, PSY.D., LP
Janette
Ayd is a licensed psychologist. She holds a B.A. in Psychology
and Family Social Science and a Doctoral Degree in Clinical
Psychology. She is licensed in the State of MN by the Minnesota
Board of Psychology. Her experience includes inpatient,
outpatient, community mental health, managed-care, and
private clinic practice. Janette’s career has included
work in family and marital therapy, cognitive behavioral psychotherapy,
transitions and change, depression, anxiety, mental health
wellness, middle-age to senior services, caregiver issues,
employment stress and hostile work environments. She has worked
with many health care professionals in the Twin Cities area
experiencing burnout and fatigue.
For further questions or information about training and experience,
please ask them at any time. You may email or call them prior
to your visit to ask questions regarding issues with which
you may need assistance.
Associations
American
Psychological Association
National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI)
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics
MN Senior Federation
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LLC
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