Therapist in Eden Prairie, Minnesota Latonya Fakir, Therapist
Licenses: MA, MTh, BA
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 11-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

LaTonya A. Fakir, MA, MTh, BA
Happiness is when we take care of ourselves body, mind, and spirit! Greetings to you! My name is LaTonya A. Fakir. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, families, adolescents and foster care system. I have over 8000 Professional hours working with individuals, couples and families dealing PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Communication Disorders, RAD, OCD, ADHS, Autism Spectrum, and Bipolar Disorders just to name a few. I use a wholistic approach to therapy by learning from my clients, sharing my experiences, using appropriate interventions and building treatments that are best and will bring change for each of my clients. I strive to create a platform to bring together therapy, dance (movement) and mindfulness, believing that we are our happiest when our bodies, minds, and spirits are in sync working together for the optimum performance.
From the time you meet with me for your diagnostic assessment, to articulating goals, to planning interventions and treatment plans...Change is occurring! My credentials and experience are as follows: I received my Master of Arts Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduate School, Master of Arts Degree in Theological Studies from Luther Seminary, Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Development from North Park University. Currently, I am in a Doctoral of Marriage and Family Program at North Central University/ National University. I have had training in several dance discipline, Modern, African, Jazz, Tap, and Liturgical. I am the founder and artistic director of Creative Movement Theatrical Arts, founder and director of D.O.V.E.S. Mentoring for women, and founder and facilitator of Couples in Retreat.
Expertise
Insurances Accepted
Interventions
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Exposure Therapy
- Faith-Based Treatment
- Family Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
- Parenting Skills
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Developmental Disabilities
- First Responders
- Women
Education
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St Marys University
Graduate School | 2018
Minneapolis, MN, United States
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North Park University
Undergraduate | 2009
Chicago, IL, United States
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Latonya Fakir. You can also call 952-224-2282 to have someone assist you.
Latonya Fakir generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 952-224-2282 to find out Latonya Fakir'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 Latonya Fakir:
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna) (HealthPartners)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 952-224-2282 to see how we can help.
Latonya Fakir 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, Latonya Fakir does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Latonya Fakir is currently offering in-office visits.