Grace Ekstrom, MA

As a pre-licensed clinician working towards my LPCC, I prioritize a safe space for clients to be their authentic self, to feel heard and be seen, and to be met with compassion, empathy, and kindness. I have a passion for DBT as it helps individuals explore, understand, and manage their emotions so that individuals find more peace, hope, fulfillment, and meaning in their life.

Mindfulness is an area I always felt connected to as it reminds people to observe and notice what’s around them to increase awareness, open-mindedness, and acceptance of what is and what can be changed. From even the most overlooked ordinary parts of life, or even from the hardest parts of life, mindfulness helps clients be empowered in how they direct their time, energy, and choices so that it helps create a life that is aligned with their values.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

ACP’s DBT program adheres to the Linehan model of DBT, is certified by MN DHS. Our clients meet with their individual therapist for one hour a week and attend a two-hour weekly skills group for at least 26 weeks. Unlike traditional group psychotherapy which focuses on processing experiences and feelings, DBT groups focus on learning four sets of important skills: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT is a very effective treatment for multiple conditions including borderline personality disorder, depression, PTSD, impulsivity, eating disorders, and some forms of anxiety.

Telehealth Services

To expand and improve our care options for clients, ACP offers Telehealth (phone or video) appointments. Telehealth uses phone or video conferencing to connect you with highly qualified and experienced providers in real-time from the comfort and convenience of your own home or office. Before your telehealth appointment, you will receive details for how you will connect with your provider. If you will be connecting via phone, the provider will plan to call you at your scheduled appointment time. Please be ready to take the call and also check that your phone allows calls from blocked numbers (accessible within your phone settings). If you will be connecting via video conference, your provider will email you an invite to join the appointment. Please call our office to learn more about ACP’s telehealth services and to schedule an appointment.