Tessa Gittleman

Bio

Finding the optimal therapeutic fit is a bit like going on a blind date… you hope for the best and prepare for the worst. People who think I’m a fit are often high-achieving individuals with an acute awareness of their problem(s) or symptom(s), have tried all the solutions they can think of, and are giving therapy “one last chance.” I successfully get clients “unstuck” by challenging them in new, surprising, and unconventional ways. I intentionally push people 20% past where they are comfortable (because that’s where the growth happens!) and ensure they have the skills to navigate, manage, and address the discomfort long-term.
My style is transparent, funny, collaborative, and experiential. My orientation borrows from Motivational Interviewing, Somatic-Experiential, and IFS. These modalities help me to understand you, your unique situation, and what’s actually helpful. From there, I assist as an: accountabilibuddy, awkward situation specialist, and demystifier of dysfunction.
I specialize in OCPD, or people who struggle with perfectionism, rigidity, and work/life balance. I also help partner’s of people with anxiety/OCPD/OCD figure out how to make the relationship more sustainable. My other specialties include Gifted/Twice Exceptional Individuals, Inter-cultural/generational Relationships, and Clinical Supervision.
I decided to become a therapist because I was so disappointed in my own therapy. Providers explained away things that shouldn’t have been, and I wasn’t viewed holistically. I felt overlooked, ignored, and hopeless. I work hard to ensure my clients never experience that. That’s why I offer a free consultation call to ensure I’m really what you’re looking for.

Appointment Types

Accepting Teleheath
No
Accepting In-Person
No

Service Areas

State(s)
MN

Contact Information

Practice Name
Tessa Gittleman, PLLC
Address
5851 Duluth St, Golden Valley, MN 55422, USA
Phone
Social Info

Treatment Methods & Focus

Treatment Methods
Existential Psychotherapy, Humanistic, Psycho-Educational, Relational, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing
Age Group Focus
Teens 13-17, Adults 18-64, Geriatrics 65-100
Sexual Orientation Focus
Heterosexual, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, LGBTQI
Gender Identity Focus
Male, Female, Transgender, Gender-Queer/Non-Conforming, Other
Religion Focus
Judaism, Secular Non-Religious

Therapist Background & Credentials

Languages Spoken
English
In Practice Since
2017
State/License Number
MN
Education
Boston University, BS in Communications, 2011
St. Mary's University, MA in Marriage and Family Therapy, 2017

Pricing & Payments

Price Per Session
$200/hr
Payment Options
Private Pay
Insurance Accepted
N/A (Private Pay Only)
Other Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Other, HSA, Flexible Spending