Beyond the Brain Therapies Inc.

Brainspotting, Biofeedback & Mental Health Counseling in Forest Lake, MN

You don't have to keep white-knuckling it.

For people who have tried talk therapy alone and still feel stuck. We blend licensed counseling with brainspotting for trauma therapy, HeartMath and biofeedback for anxiety and depression, and whole-person care, in person in Forest Lake or by telehealth across Minnesota.

Who We Help

How Can Beyond the Brain Therapies Inc. Help You?

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Process trauma talk therapy couldn't touch

Trauma therapy with brainspotting

Process trauma talk therapy couldn't touch

Brainspotting and EMDR help your brain process trauma without retelling the story over and over.
Explore Trauma Therapy

Calm a nervous system that won't turn off

Anxiety & depression support

Calm a nervous system that won't turn off

Counseling, HeartMath breathing, and biofeedback help you get back to functioning.
Anxiety & Depression

Support focus, ADHD & autism

Kids, teens, and adults

Support focus, ADHD & autism

Biofeedback and counseling support regulation, focus, and family stress.
ADHD & Autism FAQs

Get your family back on track

Couples, families & co-parenting

Get your family back on track

Family counseling, mediation, and co-parenting support through our partner practice.
Counseling & Mediation

Why Beyond the Brain Therapies Inc.

Why Choose Our Forest Lake Therapists?

We combine talk therapy with body-based and brain-based tools, so healing reaches the places words alone cannot. Read more about our approach.

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Brain and Body Approach

Brainspotting, biofeedback and HeartMath help calm the nervous system. See how it works.

Trauma-Informed Care

Every session moves at your pace, in a safe space. Trauma therapy FAQs.

Whole-Person Support

Counseling, nutrition and evaluations under one roof. Meet our team.

Meet the Team

Your Forest Lake Therapy Team

Licensed, experienced and down to earth. Learn more on our Our Team page.

Debra Nelson, MA, LMFT

Owner and Lead Therapist. Brainspotting, EMDR, trauma therapy, mediation and pet biofeedback.

Nicole Lindberg, MSW, LGSW, LADC

Behavioral Health Consultant. Specializes in anxiety and substance use. EMDR trained.

Dr. Gary Johnson, DC, DCBCN

Nutritional Consultant and certified biofeedback specialist.

Andy Hahnz

Office Assistant and your first point of contact for scheduling questions.

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In-Person Therapy in Forest Lake and Telehealth Across Minnesota

Choose what fits your life. Many clients mix both.

Calm, welcoming therapy room with a soft teal armchair

Our Forest Lake Therapy Office

407 West Broadway Avenue, Forest Lake, MN 55025. A quiet, comfortable space. Serving Forest Lake, Wyoming, Stacy, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Scandia and the north metro.

Telehealth therapy session on a laptop, available throughout Minnesota

Secure Telehealth Therapy in Minnesota

Meet from home through the secure SimplePractice video portal. Telehealth is a good fit for anxiety, depression, counseling and many follow-up sessions. Telehealth FAQs.

Common Questions

Therapy Questions, Answered

Quick answers here. Find more on our FAQ and resource hub.

We help children, teens and adults with trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, autism, life transitions and relationship concerns. Our specialties include brainspotting, biofeedback, HeartMath, neurofeedback and nutritional counseling. See all therapy specialties.

Brainspotting is a brain-body therapy that uses where you look to help access and process trauma and stress the thinking brain cannot reach on its own. Learn more on our brainspotting and trauma therapy page or the brainspotting FAQs.

Biofeedback shows real-time signals like heart rhythm and breathing, so you can learn to calm your nervous system on purpose. Read about biofeedback and neurofeedback and HeartMath.

Yes. We offer secure telehealth sessions throughout Minnesota, plus in-person sessions at our Forest Lake office. See getting started FAQs.

Counseling may be billed to participating plans, including Medica, Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare/Optum, UCare and Medical Assistance. Brainspotting, biofeedback, mediation and evaluations are generally private pay. HSA and FSA cards are accepted. See insurance and rates.

Book online through our secure SimplePractice portal, call 651-408-3174, or send a message through the secure form on this page. Request an appointment now.

Couples, family counseling and mediation are offered through our partner practice, Counseling and Mediation Solutions.

Get Started

Book a Therapy Appointment in Forest Lake, MN

Pick a time online, call us, or send a secure message.

Book Online

Choose your clinician and an open time in our secure SimplePractice portal.

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Send a Secure Message

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Our Partner Practice

Couples, Family Counseling and Mediation

Beyond the Brain Therapies Inc. partners with Counseling and Mediation Solutions for couples counseling, family therapy, co-parenting support and mediation in Forest Lake. Visit their site to learn more or book.

Ready to Feel Like Yourself Again?

Take the first step toward calmer days. Book online in minutes or call our Forest Lake office.