Laska, Rick

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AEDP Level
Level III AEDP Training
Phone
612-255-6743
Address
4155 Portland Ave
City
Minneapolis
State/Province
Minnesota
Zip/Postal Code
55407
Country
United States of America
Website
laskatherapy.com
Website 2
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/rick-laska-minneapolis-mn/201639
Description

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW #23383) and psychotherapist, with a focus on issues related to human sexuality. I am a Certified Sex Therapist (CST) and focus on issues related to human sexuality, including, but not limited to: Sexual functioning, sexual trauma, sexual identity, sexual behaviors, arousal concerns, desire discrepancy in relationships, issues with orgasm, and issues with sexual pain.

I work from a psychodynamic, trauma-informed, relational perspective. I primarily use Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) but I incorporate other models as appropriate (EMDR, mindfulness, Imago, EFT, CBT, DBT, AIR Network, ACT). I also work from a risk-reduction perspective, meaning I work with people who are current or former substance users.

My professional areas of interest include, but are not limited to, working with sexual trauma, LGBTQIAA2S people, mindful and tantric sex, individuals struggling with sexuality and substance use disorders, and issues related to non-mainstream sexualities such as kink, BDSM, and non-monogamy.

Ultimately in my work, I strive to hear the ways my clients' issues interact with their individual stories and assist them in finding the relationships they want in their lives, with themselves and with others.

Organization
Laska Therapy and Education, LLC
Accepts Insurance
No
Email
rick.laska@gmail.com