Ann Bodensteiner

Ann Bodensteiner is a Minnesota psychologist who helps people facing anger, relationship strain, grief, and major life changes. She brings a calm, direct style and wants clients to feel heard and understood. Ann has worked in both court-related settings and private practice, and she tailors sessions to each person's values and goals.

She spent two decades working with District Court and Family Services, focusing on divorce, custody, mediation, and conflict resolution. That background shaped her approach to communication problems and blended family issues. She also spent many years seeing individuals and couples in a clinic setting for mood, stress, and trauma-related concerns.

Ann uses several therapeutic methods depending on what a person needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking, emotionally focused ideas for relationship patterns, and mindfulness and acceptance strategies to manage strong emotions like anger. Therapy can include practical skills, role-based practice, and reflection on deeper family-of-origin themes.

Faith can be part of the work when clients want it. Ann identifies as Catholic and is willing to include faith-based perspectives, but she also respects other spiritual views and adapts to each person's beliefs. Sessions emphasize collaboration and respectful listening.

With 28 years of experience and the credential MN Psychologist LP3829, Ann aims to help people regain balance, improve communication, and find relief from distress. Prospective clients are encouraged to describe their goals so sessions can be shaped to meet them.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

The therapist commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and then choose actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Ann also draws on Client-Centered and emotionally focused ideas to improve communication and connection in relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, listening stance that helps people feel understood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at interaction patterns and helps partners or individuals shift toward more effective emotional responses.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Practical benefits of online work include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Online sessions can make check-ins simpler and reduce travel time, which helps maintain consistency. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered and how they can fit into your routine.