Ellie Mental Health - Woodbury, MN

03/16/2026

Sagent Behavioral Health Woodbury North clinic our amazing clinician, Michelle Helmer, LICSW a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20+ years of experience supporting children, youth, and families. She is a compassionate, strengths-based therapist who helps clients connect with their authentic selves, build confidence, and create meaningful change.
Michelle works collaboratively with clients to navigate life’s challenges and transitions, offering a supportive space for reflection, validation, and growth. She believes therapy can be both empowering and, at times, brief—providing the support people need during difficult or unexpected moments.
Areas of focus: anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationships, communication, parenting, blended families, and life transitions.

02/16/2026

Halima Abdi now has virtual openings at our Sagent Behavioral Health Woodbury North clinic!

Halima integrates a combination of therapeutic approaches such as psychodynamic, mindfulness, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT). Halima’s areas of interest and specialty include general mental health, (i.e., depression, anxiety, trauma, interpersonal relationships, multicultural & identity concerns). Halima has worked with diverse populations, (i.e., different race, ages, religions, sexual orientations, and beliefs). Halima’s approach includes being empathic, non-judgmental, and collaborative.

Learn more about Halima Abdi and the services they offer at Sagent Behavioral Health.

02/10/2026

Our amazing Child Focused licensed clinician Kim Tran MS, LICSW has a few more rare openings at our Woodbury North clinic!! She works with kids and teens ages 8yrs-20yrs old! Call or go to our Sagent Behavioral Health website to check out her profile

Learn more about Kim Tran and the services they offer at Sagent Behavioral Health.

01/20/2026

Maya Saysay, MS LPC, NCC is working out of our Woodbury North Sagent clinic with openings both virtual and in person!

Maya is Licensed Professional Counselor. She has experience working at a nonprofit agency serving individuals who have experienced trauma and at a university coordinating care for clients as young as five years old. She has also worked with adolescents, couples, and families. Maya prioritizes empathy and relationship-building in therapy. She believes the most rewarding aspect of her work is helping clients realize they are not defined by their difficult experiences and empowering them through self-advocacy.

Learn more about Maya Saysay and the services they offer at Sagent Behavioral Health.

01/08/2026

As continued community support, therapists are available to provide emotional assistance during this challenging time. We currently have immediate openings at our Maplewood and Woodbury North clinics for individual, couples, children, or adolescent therapy. Please reach out for in-person or virtual support. https://sagentbh.com

10/21/2025

We're thrilled to announce that we are now Sagent Behavioral Health! Follow us here: Sagent Behavioral Health for future updates.

Our new name and brand brings together trusted brands (along with Ellie Mental Health), like Nystrom & Associates, Psychiatric Associates, LifeWorks, Sandhill, and Vantage Point under one unified mission. With 84 locations across 5 states and over 1,600 clinicians, we're all united by our shared commitment to making mental health care more accessible and person-centered.

Our name, Sagent (SAY-GENT), combines "Sage" (wisdom) with "Agent" (agents of change) - because healing requires insight and action. Our flowing journey mark symbolizes the twists and turns we navigate together, because while your mental health journey may not be a straight line, we're with you to make sure that line is trending up. Our invitation is simple: Start here.

Your care continues exactly as it always has - same providers, same locations, same commitment to empowering you to be the best version of yourself. As we transition to Sagent, you'll start to see our new look, but our focus on you stays the same.

09/18/2025

Teresa Halmar, LPCC, has immediate virtual openings at Ellie Mental Health Woodbury. To schedule an intake, please call 651-213-9227.

Teresa is dedicated to working with individuals and families, helping them navigate different seasons of life. She employs strategies from various therapeutic approaches, including CBT, DBT, ARC, CPT, and solutions-focused therapy, to support clients on their journey toward growth and healing.

With extensive experience as a foster/adoptive parent and a former intensive treatment therapist in foster care, Teresa is well-equipped to assist families involved with the foster care system. She holds a Permanency and Adoption Competence Certification from the University of Minnesota.

Teresa has worked in diverse settings, including home, office, school, and agencies focused on supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Additionally, she is part of the Protector Overwatch Program, specializing in assisting first responders, military personnel, veterans, and their families.

Outside of work, Teresa finds joy in music and nature, enjoys playing pickleball, attending concerts, reading, and spending quality time with friends and family.

09/18/2025

Memes can make light of stress, but if what's behind the laugh feels heavy, therapy can help lighten the load.

09/14/2025

Represented Ellie Mental Health at the Su***de Prevention Collaborative's Together It Gets Better 5K! The event drew over 200 attendees, making it truly remarkable! ***dePrevention

09/10/2025

Sure, memes are funny-but they're also little reminders that you're not alone in what you're feeling. Hang in there!

09/04/2025

One of our therapists, Colby, made this helpful video to talk about warning signs and what to do if you're noticing someone struggling.

--> And if you're struggling, you don't have to do this alone. Therapy can save lives. Schedule an appointment online, or for immediate, crisis help, call or text 988.

09/01/2025

This month, we're joining the call to break the silence, fight stigma, and support those impacted by su***de.

Su***de is complex and often misunderstood. Awareness and connection save lives.

Throughout September, we'll be sharing resources, facts, and reminders that you are not alone, and that it's okay to ask for help.

💛 Whether you're struggling, supporting a loved one, or simply want to be part of the change-there's a place for you in this conversation.

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