Therapist in Apple Valley, Minnesota,
Zinaisha Lee, MA

Zinaisha has over seven years of experience providing culturally competent services to adults, children/adolescents and their families with severe emotional disturbance in various settings including a Juvenile Detention Center. She is well versed in several counseling techniques with a specialization in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with play and art therapy components with young children. Zinaisha works with individuals who are looking to gain insight into themselves and improve their quality of life. She seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. Zinaisha believes that establishing a strong alliance with her clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change. Through this alliance, she partners with her clients to explore and address thought and behavior patterns that serve as barriers to enjoying life fully. She is compassionate, but firm in her client interactions with an approachable demeanor. She enjoys helping clients reach their goals while learning new techniques. As a mental health therapist, Zinaisha strives to create a comfortable atmosphere in which everyone feels valued and a part of the team. Zinaisha is comfortable in doing her part to ensure harmony and success in a therapeutic environment.