Dr. Michal Jorgens, MN Psychologist LP4502

About Michal

Dr. Michal Jorgens helps people who are worrying about stress, parenting, relationships, mood, and other life challenges. She is a licensed psychologist in Minnesota - MN Psychologist LP4502 - with many years of practice.

Her style is straightforward and down-to-earth. She focuses on understanding each person’s situation and building a respectful working relationship. She keeps sessions informal and practical.

Conversations center on what matters most to the client and on small, doable steps forward.

Background and approach

She draws on nearly three decades of experience and a range of therapy methods to tailor support to each person’s needs. Dr. Jorgens uses what she knows from Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns.

She also employs Client-Centered Therapy to keep the person’s perspective at the center of work together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used when unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns need clear, skills-based intervention. Common concerns she addresses include anxiety, depression, addiction, parenting stress, grief, trauma, sleep and eating problems, and ADHD.

She also works with issues tied to caregiving, aging, family dynamics, and forgiveness. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

To begin, clients select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Therapeutic approaches for online sessions

Dr. Jorgens often combines Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when working online. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how relationships from early life affect current behavior and emotions, which can help with repeating relationship patterns and intimacy concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors with practical exercises, which is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep, and eating issues.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with the client to decide which methods make the most sense based on goals and personal preferences. This means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as needed.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect. Video calls make face-to-face conversation possible from home, phone sessions provide a simpler audio option, and live chat or text-based messaging can fit into busy days or when shorter check-ins are helpful. These options aim to make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting into everyday life.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting concerns, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma, sleep and eating problems, and ADHD among other challenges.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is informal and person-centered, focusing on respectful listening and working together to find practical steps that fit the client’s life.

How many years has she practiced?

She brings 28 years of experience in outpatient clinical settings to her work with clients.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is licensed as MN Psychologist LP4502 and practices out of Minnesota.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients schedule with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available online?

Sessions can be conducted by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to allow flexible ways to connect.

How does pricing and starting therapy work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; start by clicking the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

Abandonment
ADHD
Aging and geriatric issues
Anger management
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Bipolar disorder
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Communication problems
Compassion fatigue
Control issues
Coping with life changes
Depression
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Grief
Guilt and shame
Intimacy-related issues
LGBT
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Parenting issues
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Relationship issues
Self-harm
Self-love
Sleeping disorders
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Trauma and abuse
Traumatic brain injury
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 28 years
Licensed: Minnesota
Languages: English

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