Ann Bodensteiner, MN Psychologist
Experienced psychologist for relationship and anger concerns
Book with AnnWorks with
- Anger
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Ann works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- MN Psychologist
- Licensed in
- Minnesota
- Years in practice
- 28
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Ann
Ann Bodensteiner is a Minnesota psychologist who helps people facing relationship strain, anger, stress, anxiety, and life changes. She offers a direct and calm approach that aims to reduce conflict and build better ways of coping. Many people come to her for help with family concerns, grief, self-esteem, parenting stress, and career-related overwhelm.
She brings 28 years of experience to sessions and worked extensively with District Court and Family Services on divorce, custody, mediation, and conflict resolution.
Background and approach
That background shapes a practical focus on clear communication, safety, and realistic problem solving. She also has long experience in independent practice seeing individuals and couples for a wide range of mental health concerns. Ann uses a blend of approaches to fit each person’s needs.
She draws on cognitive behavioral tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Emotionally-focused methods help when stuck feelings and relationship patterns need attention. Mindfulness and acceptance strategies support stress management and coping with painful emotions.
For people who want faith included in therapy, she can incorporate a Catholic or Christian perspective. She is equally respectful of other spiritual paths and adjusts her approach to match each person’s beliefs and goals. Sessions are offered in English from her Minnesota practice.
She works with adults on issues like addiction, trauma, anger, intimacy, and family of origin concerns. Her style is straightforward, supportive, and geared toward practical changes you can use day to day.
What Ann works with
Everything Ann lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Ann's practice.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Ann lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches are used online
Ann uses cognitive behavioral therapy and emotionally-focused therapy to help people notice patterns and try new ways of interacting. CBT offers tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anger, anxiety, and depression. Emotionally-focused work helps identify and shift stuck feelings in relationships and improve closeness and understanding.She also incorporates acceptance and commitment ideas and mindfulness exercises when appropriate to help manage stress and build tolerance for difficult emotions. Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process - the therapist works with each person to choose strategies that fit their goals, values, and day-to-day life.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and observing interaction patterns. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging can support brief updates, reflection between appointments, or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, parenting, or other commitments.
Questions people ask about Ann
What kinds of problems can this therapist help with?
She helps people with relationship conflict, anger, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, addictions, trauma, and related family issues.
How does she approach therapy in sessions?
She uses a mix of approaches including cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused work, mindfulness, and acceptance strategies tailored to each person's goals.
What is her professional background?
She has 28 years of experience, including 20 years with District Court and Family Services working on divorce, custody, mediation, and conflict resolution, plus many years in independent practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as MN Psychologist LP3829 and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.