Caressa Rode

Caressa works from a psychodynamic lens in which she aims to help clients understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a way that makes sense to them. She utilizes authenticity and humor in the counseling relationship, providing a safe space for unconstricted self-expression. Caressa is passionate about working with individuals to explore their sense of self and their relationship with various parts of their world. She takes a non-judgemental, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and LGBTQIA+-affirming approach to therapy. Caressa values the comfort and safety of her clients and employs a standard of meeting her clients where they are currently at. She feels that an individual's feelings and experiences are valid and that all individuals deserve to be heard. Caressa is enthusiastic about doing the things that feel good on the body, mind, and soul. In her free time, Caressa enjoys time up north at the cabin, walks around the lake(s), watching cringey reality TV, and hanging with her cat. She holds a BS in Psychology and Public Health from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and a MA in Counseling and Psychological Services from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota.