Aida Ibrahim

I provide safe, non-judgmental, and culturally sensitive therapy for clients navigating: • Depression, mood disorders & persistent sadness • Anxiety disorders, panic attacks & chronic stress • Trauma & PTSD — childhood, complex, immigration-related & crisis trauma • Family conflict, relationship challenges & communication issues • Children with special needs, developmental challenges & behavioral concerns • Substance Use — co-occurring substance use & mental health conditions • Serious & persistent mental illness (SPMI) • Grief, loss & major life transitions • Acculturation stress, cultural identity & immigrant mental health

I tailor every treatment plan to your unique goals using integrative, evidence-based techniques: • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) restructuring thought patterns & behavioral change • DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) emotional regulation & distress tolerance • Person-Centered Therapy — empathy, unconditional positive regard & client autonomy • Mindfulness-Based Interventions — present-moment awareness & grounding • Motivational Interviewing — strengthening intrinsic motivation for change • Solution-Focused Counseling — building on strengths & practical solutions • Play Therapy & developmental approaches — for children & families • Trauma-Informed Care — grounded in safety, dignity & empowerment My clinical background spans outpatient mental health, partial hospitalization programs (PHP), crisis intervention, and community-based treatment — including extensive work with children raising families with special needs.

I provide individual therapy, family counseling, and group support for: • Children and adolescents navigating developmental challenges, trauma, and behavioral concerns • Young adults managing life transitions, identity exploration, and relationship challenges • Adults experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, and mood disorders • Families raising children with special needs — including parent coaching and support groups • Immigrant and refugee communities navigating cultural transitions and trauma • BIPOC clients seeking culturally affirming, identity-safe therapy

I serve clients in Rochester, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington, Plymouth, Eagan, Woodbury, Maple Grove, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Burnsville, Lakeville, Brooklyn Park, Blaine, Coon Rapids, Edina, St. Louis Park, Duluth, St. Cloud, Mankato, and communities throughout Olmsted, Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Anoka, Washington, Carver, Scott, Wright, Sherburne, Stearns, and surrounding counties — via in-person care in Rochester and secure telehealth statewide.

I accept Medicaid (Medical Assistance), Medicare, and most major commercial insurance plans. Immediate openings are available with flexible scheduling — because your healing should not have to wait. Begin Your Healing Journey Together, we can explore challenges, build on your strengths, and create lasting change. I believe in your capacity for growth, healing, and resilience. You don't have to navigate this journey alone. Reach out today. Let's take this powerful and courageous step together.

I am deeply committed to serving marginalized and underrepresented communities with empathy, cultural sensitivity, and respect. I offer therapy in English and Somali — making me one of Minnesota's few therapists able to serve Somali and East African communities in their native language. I specialize in immigrant mental health, refugee trauma, immigration-related stress, acculturation challenges, intergenerational conflict, and faith-integrated counseling. Your culture is not a barrier here — it is honored and understood.