Mindful Families

Mindful Families supporting families through growth-based therapy and skill building

Mission Statement:
Mindful Families is dedicated to strengthening families through providing growth-based therapy and skill building to adolescents, parents and pregnant and new mothers.

Welcome Wednesday! We are so excited to have Katie join Mindful Families! Katie Fleuriet, MSW, LICSW, PMH-C (she/her) is...
06/11/2025

Welcome Wednesday!

We are so excited to have Katie join Mindful Families!

Katie Fleuriet, MSW, LICSW, PMH-C (she/her) is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and holds a certification in Perinatal Mental Health. She has been a social worker for the past 15 years. and has worked in a variety of settings.
Katie works with adolescents and adults and specializes in supporting women to address concerns related to anxiety, depression, adjustments to stressors and life transitions. She has extensive experience working with pregnant and postpartum parents as well as parents of young children who are trying to balance it all.
Katie offers a warm and empathetic space to explore experiences and work towards healing and growth. She draws from evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to help clients build coping skills, challenge unhelpful patterns, and reconnect with their values. Her approach is informed by a deep understanding of how social, cultural, and personal experiences shape women’s mental health.
Email: katie@mindfulfamiliestherapy.com
Phone: 612-851-6494

Fiona Polzin, BA (She/Her/Hers) is a third-year graduate student at the University of St. Thomas for her master's degree...
09/25/2024

Fiona Polzin, BA (She/Her/Hers) is a third-year graduate student at the University of St. Thomas for her master's degree in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has experience supporting clients in their treatment and recovery from eating disorders and related anxiety, depression, life transitions, and stress concerns. She also holds certification and previous experience as a yoga teacher and values mind-body practices for stress management and mental health.



Fiona’s approach is warm, empathetic, nonjudgmental, and she seeks to empower her clients to be the author of their own story and explore what truly matters to them. She draws on methods and skills including Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Fiona is trained in a systemic lens to be able to support individuals, couples, and families and is open to working with clients ages 6 and up. Fiona is clinically supervised by Amy Engelhard, LMFT.

email: fiona@mindfulfamiliestherapy.com

phone: 612-486-2956

This year we started an internship program in collaboration with the University of St. Thomas Graduate School of Counsel...
09/25/2024

This year we started an internship program in collaboration with the University of St. Thomas Graduate School of Counseling Psychology. We are excited to have two Master's Level Clinical Interns join us! They are both open for new clients.

Sonya Wallestad, BA (she/her/hers) is a third-year graduate student at the University of St. Thomas for her master's degree in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Clinical Counseling. Sonya’s approach to therapy is collaborative, honoring the uniqueness of each individual's journey. She focuses on creating a safe and inclusive space with genuine compassion, patience, and humor. Grounded in a trauma-informed, person-centered approach, she supports self-exploration, healing, and authentic personal growth.

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Sonya has completed the PSI certificate training for the treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and has experience working in reproductive health. She enjoys working with adolescents (ages 12 and up) and adults presenting concerns of anxiety, depression and perinatal mental health concerns. Sonya integrates techniques from DBT and CBT to tailor treatment to each client’s needs.

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Sonya is clinically supervised by Allison Peterson, MA, LP, PMH-C.

email: sonya@mindfulfamiliestherapy.com

phone: 612-486-2956

Postpartum Support International 2024 in DC! Our Clinical Director and Nurse Practitioner are here to learn about the la...
07/26/2024

Postpartum Support International 2024 in DC! Our Clinical Director and Nurse Practitioner are here to learn about the latest in Perinatal Mental Health.

Welcome Tenille! Tenille Jennings, MS, Licensed Professional School Counselor, (She/Her/Hers) is a Pre-Licensed Clinicia...
07/16/2024

Welcome Tenille!

Tenille Jennings, MS, Licensed Professional School Counselor, (She/Her/Hers) is a Pre-Licensed Clinician working towards licensure as a Professional Clinical Counselor supervised by Amy Engelhard, LMFT. Tenille has over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Tenille believes that with warmth, support, and curiosity, as people we can bring awareness to our patterns and begin reflecting on how we would like to move forward with living in our present and future life. Tenille has experience helping clients with generalized and social anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation and self-esteem, family changes, school challenges and life transitions. She enjoys working with a wide range of clients, but especially enjoys helping children 6+ and families through life changes and mental health concerns.

Tenille is dedicated to building trust and cultivating an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive space that allows people to be vulnerable and to feel safe and heard. Tenille is passionate about her work and strongly believes in the importance of a trusting therapeutic relationship with her clients. It is important to her to provide encouragement to her clients towards growth and positive change through their journey. Tenille utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, play therapy, and strength-based therapy, and motivational interviewing. She believes in the importance of collaboration with her clients and their active participation in the therapeutic process to develop skills and create positive strategies for change.

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Tenille has immediate openings for new clients, including evening and weekend appointments through telehealth or in-person.

email: tenille@mindfulfamiliestherapy.com

phone: 507-400-0664

Father's Day Love!
06/17/2024

Father's Day Love!

Holding space for all of you on Mother's Day! May it be a day of peace for you.
05/12/2024

Holding space for all of you on Mother's Day! May it be a day of peace for you.

The Baby Blues are common but short lived lasting 1-2 weeks. If you are experiencing symptoms beyond then seek further a...
05/11/2024

The Baby Blues are common but short lived lasting 1-2 weeks. If you are experiencing symptoms beyond then seek further assessment.
The Blue Dot Project

Did you know that perinatal anxiety is more common than depression? Shifting the conversation from postpartum depression...
05/09/2024

Did you know that perinatal anxiety is more common than depression? Shifting the conversation from postpartum depression to perinatal mood and anxiety disorders helps more birthing people get the help they need!
The Blue Dot Project

Continuing the conversation...Did you know that PMADs are the #1 complication of childbirth???? This is why all new fam...
05/09/2024

Continuing the conversation...
Did you know that PMADs are the #1 complication of childbirth???? This is why all new families deserve mental health support!

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) are more common than Gestational Diabetes up to 1 in 35. Yet, every birthin...
05/07/2024

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) are more common than Gestational Diabetes up to 1 in 35. Yet, every birthing person is screened for it and not every one is screened for PMADs. Were you?
The Blue Dot Project

May is Maternal Mental Health Month! Mindful Families is dedicated to helping families in the perinatal (pregnancy throu...
05/06/2024

May is Maternal Mental Health Month! Mindful Families is dedicated to helping families in the perinatal (pregnancy through postpartum) period. Sharing information about maternal mental health is a part of our work, talking about it is an intervention. Follow along for more information.

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7400 Metro Boulevard, Ste 440
Edina, MN
55439

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

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+16124862956

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