Abby Johnson Schnedler, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Abby (Abby Schnedler) Johnson Schnedler

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

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Updated 30+ days ago
16 years in practice

Whether you have sought therapy before or this is the first time, I am here to to listen and support. I would welcome all of who you are!

Let’s talk about healing…what are we struggling with that is our responsibility to heal and what might we be carrying that was passed onto us? Giving yourself the grace and compassion to heal is one way to change the dynamics of our interactions with others as well as our relationship with ourselves. Holding space for people to explore the impact of mental health on their own life is the central focus of my work. I am a relational therapist and feel that it is most important to establish a sense of trust and empathy with clients in order for therapeutic growth to occur. My therapeutic interests are general but I am well versed in working with clients experiencing stress/overwhelm, depression, adoption issues, anxiety, challenging relationships, family of origin issues, boundary issues, and constraints stemming from institutional and systemic racism and discrimination. I have worked in college counseling for almost a decade and within the mental health field in general for 15 years.

Remote
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
African American/BlackCisgender WomanHeterosexualLGBTQIA+ ally

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Adoption
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Dependent Personality
  • Depression
  • Family Caregiving Stress
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief and Loss
  • Intimacy Concerns
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Parenting Concerns
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Personal Growth
  • Racial Identity
  • Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Concerns
  • Sexual Identity
  • Sleep Concerns
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • Immigrants
  • People in the foster care system
  • People of color
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • People with disabilities
  • People with HIV or AIDS
  • Transgender

Remote options

  • Voice
  • Video

Payment options

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – Minnesota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Minnesota
  • Cigna – Minnesota
  • Health Partners – Minnesota
  • Medica Health Plans – Minnesota
  • Optum – Minnesota
  • Preferred One – Minnesota
  • UCare – Minnesota
  • United HealthCare – Minnesota
  • Out-of-pocket
  • In-network insurance
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Credit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account

Credentials

Licenses

  • LMFT

    MN Board of Marriage and Family Therapy

    1887, Minnesota

Education

  • Augsburg University

    BA (Bachelor of Arts), 2005

    BA in Psychology

  • Northwestern University

    MS (Master of Science), 2007

    MS in Marriage and Family Therapy