Therapist in Bloomington, Minnesota Susan Pfau, Therapist
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 0-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Susan Pfau, MA, LMFT
Her passion is to walk alongside families experiencing a terminal or serious illness. Susan specializes in early childhood development and their mental health, individual life transitions, and family and couple issues. She has extensive training in DC: 0-5 diagnostic classification of mental health and development disorders of infancy and early childhood. She is a Registered Play Therapist and is certified in EMDR Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing . She is trained in Experiential Play Therapy, Theraplay attachment-based intervention for caregivers and their children , and Sand Tray Therapy.
She loves any kind of stereotypical self-care activity, including painting, puzzles, knitting, and meditation. In her spare time, Susan enjoys outdoor activities such as cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, paddle boarding, kayaking, biking, traveling, and spending time with her family and golden retrievers.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Childhood Behavior Issues
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Grief
- Later Life Transitions
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Midlife Transitions
- Pain Management
- PTSD/Trauma
- School Avoidance
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Evernorth (Cigna) (HealthPartners)
- HealthPartners
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Interventions
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Family Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Parenting Skills
Populations
Education
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Northcentral University
Graduate School | 2025
San Diego, CA, United States
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University of MN department of family medicine
Internship | 2023
St. Paul, MN, United States
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St. Mary's University of Minnesota
Graduate School | 2019
Minneapolis, MN, United States
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Metropolitan State University
Undergraduate | 2016
St. Paul, MN, United States
Languages
- English
Get Directions
952-299-6949
952-400-5602
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Susan Pfau. You can also call 952-299-6949 to have someone assist you.
Susan Pfau generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 952-299-6949 to find out Susan Pfau's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Susan Pfau:
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Evernorth (Cigna) (HealthPartners)
- HealthPartners
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 952-299-6949 to see how we can help.
Susan Pfau is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Yes, Susan Pfau does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Susan Pfau is currently offering in-office visits.
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