A Little Bit About You
You're a hard worker that prides yourself on being the person that always gets the job done. Others rely on you and you have lot on your plate, but you feel immense guilt saying "no" when people have asked too much of you. You are tired of feeling like you always have to pick up the slack and others' expectations of you are wearing you thin.
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You have high standards for others and even higher standards for yourself. You have a method for completing tasks and you feel annoyed when you don't have enough time or energy to get everything done or when others can't do the job well. Being a perfectionist used to be helpful, but now you are tired of being frustrated and never feeling good enough.
You find it difficult to keep up with what you, and others, think you should be doing with your life. You often compare yourself to friends, family, co-workers, or peers and feel as though you are not good enough. You believe that you should be accomplishing much more than you currently are and others' achievements or successes leave you feeling insecure and less than.
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​You've perfected the art of seeming like you have it all together, but on the inside it feels like things are falling apart. You're dealing with high amounts of stress, your worry keeps you up at night, and you have difficulties saying nice things to yourself.
You have big dreams and life goals, but somehow you can't quite keep up with day-to-day demands. Outside influences and pressures are bringing you down, you find yourself procrastinating on important tasks, and avoidance has become your go-to coping mechanism.
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Your anxiety is getting in the way of your happiness. You’re trapped in a never-ending cycle of doubt, and you're tired of feeling stressed, anxious, and burned out.
Sound familiar?
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You have thought about therapy, but you find yourself hesitating to take that next step. You know that you need to do something different, but you feel ashamed for not being able to work through these challenges on your own. I genuinely get it and I am here to hold space for all of the worry, fear and discomfort that you are experiencing. You deserve to take care of yourself with the unconditional support of someone who is trained to help you navigate through these difficult times.
If you are feeling overwhelmed or burned out by your stress, anxiety, perfectionism or self-doubt, you have come to the right place. I'm glad you are here and I'd love to help!
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Take a look around and if you're interested in learning more, get in touch. I'd love to help you get started!
A Little Bit About Me
Supporting women through the ups and downs of their stress and anxiety is my jam. I absolutely love this work and I think it's extremely important for you to have a supportive space where you can build an awareness and understanding of what's fueling your stress and anxiety, how exactly your anxiety is showing up in your everyday life, and what you can do about it.
I'm a fellow high-achieving anxious perfectionist, so I truly get it, and when I tell you that I understand, or I hear you, I definitely do. This is why I'm so passionate about this specific area of counseling and why I do this work.
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Yes, I have an advanced degree from an accredited college. I even went through several painstaking years of supervision and work experience to gain my professional title. What is most important for you to know is that I will support and encourage you in a way that works best for your growth and healing process.
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In my free time, I enjoy cuddling with my orange tabbies, reading a great belly-laugh book, a strong cup of coffee, exploring the wonders of the world, knitting blankets, crocheting amigurumi, artsy projects, and plenty of sweets.
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If it seems like I'm a good fit, get in touch. I'd love connect and discuss how I can be of support! ​​
A Little Bit About Therapy
My clients appreciate my warm and inviting yet direct approach. I am an active participant in therapy and I will not tiptoe around your challenges. Your time is valuable and I want you to get the most out of therapy.
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There's not a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. I cater therapy to your unique needs, whether that's diving in to see what's been keeping you stuck, helping you unpack years worth of stress, anxiety, people-pleasing or self-doubt, tackling underlying patterns and themes, or providing you with a toolbox full of coping techniques. I will support and encourage you in a way that works best for your healing process.​​
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You'll work best with my therapeutic style if you come ready to do the work, are invested in the process, and understand that I cannot make all of your problems magically disappear. Therapy is a process and it takes time, hard work and investment to experience growth, change and healing.
You'll get the most out of our time together if you come ready to dive in and figure out what's been keeping you stuck. You know it's time to do something different and you are ready to make changes. You are here because you want something better for yourself.
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I understand that there is a lot going on underneath all of that stress and anxiety, and I'm here to help you unpack everything that's weighing you down. The goal is to help you get unstuck, feel confident in your ability to manage your stressors, and not feel so overwhelmed all of the time.
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Coming to therapy doesn't mean you are crazy, that there is something drastically wrong with you, or that you need to be fixed. Coming to therapy is taking care of yourself, finding security in who you are, and working through the challenges that are holding you back. Therapy might just be exactly what you need.
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When you're ready to take the next step, I invite you to connect with me. I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to see if I'm a good fit for you. I'd love to hear from you!​
A Little Bit About My Services
Individual Therapy Sessions
I provide 50-minute individual weekly or biweekly Telehealth therapy sessions. I most commonly support women in their 30's and 40's, but I also enjoy working with women in their 20's.
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Therapy that challenges your tendency to jump to negative conclusions and helps bring calm into your life.​
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Therapy that empowers you to challenge your fears and insecurities, explore your strengths, qualities and uniqueness, and love and care for yourself the way you need and deserve.
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Therapy that encourages you to tap into this strength in a way that helps you feel more balanced and in control.
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Therapy for Professional Women
For burned out professional women who feel immense pressure to succeed and shame for struggling.​
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Therapy for Highly Sensitive Women
For deeply feeling women looking for a little extra support coping with overwhelm.​​
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Therapy that helps you master work-life balance.
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Therapy that helps you effectively tackle and manage your stress in a way that works best for you.
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My Minnesota-based mental health therapy and counseling practice offers phone or video therapy services. You can conveniently meet with me without leaving the comfort of your home. My services are 100% online and are offered STATEWIDE, so women from anywhere in Minnesota can have access to my therapy services.
*Please note: At this time, I can only provide online therapy to clients located in Minnesota at the time of their appointment. I do not offer in-person sessions. ​
Rates
15-minute phone or video consultation: Free
50-minute intake session: $205
50-minute follow-up: $155
Insurance
Due to my level of experience, unique set of skills and area of specialty, I do not take insurance. I collect payment at the time of the session. I can provide a Superbill (receipt of services) that you can submit to your insurance for out-of-network reimbursement.
Paperwork
Intake paperwork and consent forms are completed electronically. Please complete these forms at least 48 hours prior to your initial therapy session.
Cancellation
Clients are charged the full fee for missed counseling sessions with less than a 24 business hour (M-F) cancellation notice.
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Praus Guidance & Healing is a Minnesota-based mental health therapy and counseling practice with experienced, integrative and holistic Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Samantha Choudhry, MSE, LPCC.
Praus Guidance & Healing provides virtual support for women with mental health concerns across Minnesota, which includes our virtual location in Minneapolis, MN 55437. Samantha specializes in treating stress, anxiety, perfectionism, self-esteem and burnout with evidence-based treatment approaches and therapeutic modalities.
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Telehealth Therapy
Minneapolis, MN 55437