About
Stephanie Ess, is a private practice that offers individual, family, and couples therapy. Dr. Ess specializes in trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, and parenting conflicts/stress. She also has experience working with prenatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, addiction, disordered eating, relationship stress, and LGBTQ+ identified individuals. The practice provides a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Dr. Ess uses various therapeutic approaches, including family/marital therapy, child-parent psychotherapy, psychodynamic therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. She is also a licensed supervisor and offers clinical supervision. Alchemy Psychological Services is located in Edina, MN, and offers telehealth appointments. Dr. Ess is in-network with several insurance providers, including Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna and Evernorth, HealthPartners of MN and WI, Medica, MultiPlan, Optum, and UCare.
Insurance & payment
Alchemy Psychological Services accepts several insurance providers, including Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna and Evernorth, HealthPartners of MN and WI, Medica, MultiPlan, Optum, and UCare. What you pay depends on your plan.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- HealthPartners of MN and WI
- Medica
- MultiPlan
- Optum
- UCare
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare
- Out of network
Listed fee: $295 per session, I accept insurance. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Trauma and PTSD Therapy
Dr. Ess specializes in trauma and PTSD therapy, using evidence-based approaches to help clients process and heal from traumatic experiences.
Anxiety and Stress Therapy
Dr. Ess offers anxiety and stress therapy, helping clients manage and reduce symptoms of anxiety and stress.
Depression Therapy
Dr. Ess provides depression therapy, using a compassionate and non-judgmental approach to help clients understand and manage their depression.
Parenting Conflicts/Stress Therapy
Dr. Ess offers parenting conflicts/stress therapy, helping parents navigate and manage the challenges of parenting.
Prenatal and Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders Therapy
Dr. Ess specializes in prenatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders therapy, providing support and guidance to expectant and new mothers.
Addiction Therapy
Dr. Ess offers addiction therapy, using a comprehensive approach to help clients understand and manage their addiction.