Ann Bodensteiner , MN Psychologist LP3829

Ann Bodensteiner is a Catholic licensed psychologist practicing in Minnesota with 28 years of clinical experience. She is licensed as MN Psychologist LP3829, which means she is credentialed to provide psychological assessment and therapy in Minnesota. Over two decades of her career were spent working with District Court Family Services, where she focused on divorce and custody matters, family mediation, and conflict resolution.

In addition to that public-sector work, she has extensive experience in a private practice clinic serving couples and individuals. Her caseload has included a broad range of concerns such as relationship and family issues, self-esteem and body image, depression and anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief and loss, parenting and blended-family challenges, caregiver strain, and career- and intimacy-related struggles. She also addresses more specific concerns including abandonment, adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, codependency, communication problems, and coping with life changes.

When clients seek a faith-informed approach, she is willing to incorporate a Catholic or Christian dimension into therapy; she is equally respectful of other spiritual perspectives and adapts treatment to each person’s beliefs and goals. Ann blends evidence-based methods and supportive clinical care to help clients navigate conflict, heal from loss, and build healthier relationships within a compassionate therapeutic relationship.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Ann Bodensteiner draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to tailor care to each person. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility so they can take meaningful action despite difficult thoughts or feelings; it can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and trauma-related difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental stance so clients feel understood and supported while exploring their concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review options and adjust strategies as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and greater access to care. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and connect with licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations.