Psychological Services

4004  24th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55406-3024
Phone: 6122291234

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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.

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.


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


**  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.

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


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

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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