Therapy in Apple Valley, MN for Individuals, Couples & Families
We are your neighbors. We know what life in the South Metro looks like — the full, beautiful, complicated reality of it. And we are here to help you build a life you love.
You Deserve to Be More Than a Number in a System.
You have probably tried things that did not work. Maybe a big health system where you waited weeks and felt like just another appointment. Or a brief online program that scratched the surface. Maybe nothing at all. You were not sure anyone would actually understand.
What you were missing was a real relationship with a skilled clinician who genuinely believed in you and took the time to understand your life, your goals, and your story.
That is what we do here.
Therapy That Is Built Around You
Carnelia Mental Health is a group practice of master's-level therapists in Apple Valley, MN. We are not generalists. We are specialists in the relationships, transitions, and challenges that define life in the South Metro. We work with individuals, couples, teens, families, and older adults, in person and online, using evidence-based approaches tailored to your goals.
Our therapists are trained in specialized methods including EMDR, ART, ERP for OCD, Gottman Method couples therapy, perinatal mental health, and trauma-informed care.
You will not be assigned whoever is available.
We match you with the right clinician for your needs.
How We Can Help
Our specialties include:
• Couples Therapy & Marriage Counseling in Apple Valley, MN
• Perinatal & Postpartum Mental Health : For birthing and non-birthing partners
• Trauma Therapy: EMDR and ART
• OCD & Anxiety Treatment : ERP, ICBT, Perfectionism
• Men's Mental Health
• Teen Therapy
• Parent Coaching
• Therapy for Older Adults & Caregivers
We Live and Work Here Too
We are not a national platform or a telehealth-only service. Carnelia Mental Health is rooted in the Apple Valley and the South Metro community. Our therapists live here, raise families here, and understand what it means to be a parent in Lakeville, a spouse in Eagan, a teen in Burnsville, or an older adult navigating life in Rosemount.
We serve Apple Valley, Lakeville, Burnsville, Eagan, Mendota Heights, Rosemount, Savage, Prior Lake, Farmington, and the broader South Metro Minneapolis area.
From our Clinical Director, Elizabeth Kittleson MS. LMFT PMH-C
"My vision for Carnelia Mental Health was simple: build the kind of practice I would want for my own family. A place with real therapists who truly listen, believe in their clients, and never give up. A place where you feel seen, understood, and genuinely cared for — from the moment you walk in the door."
Our services
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Individual Therapy
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Relational Counseling
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Family Therapy
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Workshops
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Elizabeth Kittleson MS. LMFT
Clinical Director and Founder
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Nicole Mann MA. LMFT
Clinical Therapist
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Keith Munson MA. LMFT
Clinical Therapist
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Heather Penm, MA. LMFT
Clinical Therapist
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Melana Rosin, MS. LMFT
Clinical Therapist
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Knute Sands, MA. LPCC
Clinical Therapist
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Sarita Tabor-Sour MA. LMFT
Clinical Therapist
Carnelia Mental Health LLC believes that anxiety does not need to stop you from living the life you want.
Let us help you find your inner strength.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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We are located in Apple Valley, MN and serve clients throughout the South Metro including Lakeville, Burnsville, Eagan, Rosemount, Mendota Heights, Savage, Prior Lake, and Farmington. We offer both in-person and online therapy.
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Yes. We accept several major insurance plans and also offer private pay options. Contact us directly to confirm your specific coverage.
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We take the matching process seriously. When you reach out, we gather information about what you are looking for and connect you with the clinician whose specialty, style, and availability best fits your needs.
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Yes. All in-person sessions take place in our comfortable Apple Valley office with fully private rooms. We also offer telehealth for clients across Minnesota.
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We specialize in couples therapy, trauma therapy (EMDR and ART), OCD treatment (ERP & ICBT), perinatal mental health, men's mental health, teen therapy, parent coaching, and therapy for older adults.
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Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.
