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Farren Swanson, MA, LMFT, SEP, ISPP Board Approved and AAMFT Supervisor

Born and raised in MN.

Crafting and creating my own lip balm since the early 2000’s.

Yelp Elite foodie. Lover of art, particularly drawing and photography. Trying to live life closer to the earth. Drawn to the natural world.

a little more about me…

On my days off, you might catch me outdoors. I love going on walks, especially for leaf-peeping, photo ops, and for social connection. I enjoy running in the outdoors, year round. Yoga, from purely the body-based health benefits of movement, but also the cultivation of the mind-body connection, the breath work, and the exploration of self and universe, is something I love to practice. 

I am a learner by nature. Find me diving into random topics, and also work-related ones. Some interests overlap with mental health: nutrition and food as medicine as well as overall health and wellness. I purchase more therapy-related books than I can keep up with. I also love fiction. The first three books of Mistborn are some of my faves. 

I love traveling and wholeheartedly believe in conscientious travel that considers how to be a good guest, what I can learn from new places and cultures, and taking in a local experience, when possible. I still very much appreciate the sites, too. I have been to Iceland, Italy, England, Portugal, Germany, Czech Republic, Turkey, Thailand, Mexico and Canada. I have traveled many states across the US and made shorter and longer stops in various places and for various reasons. 

My clients appreciate my insight and questions. I seek to balance offering support with challenge for growth. I am honored to cultivate a safe space to help clients on their journey of wellness. 

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Sometimes I make room

for the

goofy,

playful,

and fun things in life.

I am proud to have spent time learning and gaining experience with the following employers, institutions and people:

  • Supervision of supervision from Anne Ramage, PSyD

  • Therapist at Catalyst Mental Health

  • Therapist at Midwest Center for Personal and Family Development

  • MHP with Family Innovations

  • MHP with People Inc

  • Program Staff, Teacher, Counselor, Administrator at MN Teen Challenge