Maja Wheeler offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed.
01About Maja
Maja Wheeler offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed. She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, and reactions to trauma and abuse. Her style is straightforward and respectful.
If someone is wrestling with big life changes, guilt, or loneliness, she helps them make sense of it. Maja has six years of professional experience working in Minnesota. She holds an LPCC, which is a licensed professional clinical counselor credential in Minnesota.
Background and approach
She uses clear conversation and a tailored plan to match each person's needs rather than a one-size-fits-all method. In sessions she listens for what matters most to the client. Then she and the client set small, practical steps to try between meetings.
Sessions cover coping skills, ways to manage anxiety, and ways to rebuild routine after difficult events. She speaks English and Russian, which can help people who prefer to talk in either language. Her approach emphasizes dignity and sensitivity, and she focuses on empowering clients to make decisions that feel right for them.
Maja aims to create a working relationship where clients feel understood and supported. She encourages honest conversation and gradual change, meeting people where they are and helping them move toward goals at their own pace.
02Credentials
- LPCC (Minnesota)
- License 4518 · expires July 2026
- NPI
- 1831808823 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
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04Online support
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Many effective therapies focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building skills. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches practical tools for managing anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding, and step-by-step exposure to feared situations. These techniques are helpful for social anxiety, panic, and daily stressors.Another useful method is trauma-informed support that helps people process painful events at a pace they can tolerate. This approach combines stabilization skills, emotion regulation, and gradual processing so someone can feel safer and more in control after trauma or abuse.
Choosing the right way to work is a shared process. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate with each person to find the best fit for their goals and preferences. That decision can change over time as needs evolve, and the therapist will adjust treatment accordingly.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for many people. Video calls let clients keep face-to-face contact when that is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when video would be difficult. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions or schedule brief touchpoints without a full appointment. These options make it simpler to keep consistent care around work, school, or other commitments.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Maja commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include guilt, loneliness, life purpose, and social anxiety.
What is her approach to therapy like?
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. She listens first, then creates a tailored plan with practical steps to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional work experience providing counseling and support in Minnesota.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds an LPCC credential and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian.
What session formats are available with this therapist?
Sessions can be held as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or via text-based messaging.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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