Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work

Manuela Gonzalez, MSW LICSW

SHE / HER / ELLA

I am a bicultural, second-generation Chicana with over ten years of experience working with diverse individuals, families, and communities. I provide individual therapy to adults 18+ and family therapy to adult children and their parents/relatives. I focus my practice on Black, Indigenous & People of Color (BIPOC). I am particularly interested in working with children of immigrants, immigrants, and members of the fat and LGBTQ+ communities. As a cis woman, I am committed to creating a safe therapeutic space for this community, especially Queer & Trans Black, Indigenous & People of Color (QTBIPOC). 

I am trained in Anchored Relational Therapy (formerly AIR Network), and I integrate a wide range of therapeutic approaches, including strengths-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, mindfulness, harm reduction, self-compassion, and psycho-education.

A trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship is very important, so I strive to create a judgment-free, respectful, and understanding environment. I take a relational, person-centered approach and a systems approach to allow each person to be seen within the context of their family, community, and cultural systems.

 My Clients

Manuela works with adults (18+); individuals and families. She enjoys working with Black, Indigenous & People of Color (BIPOC) - children of immigrants, immigrants, members of the fat community, and the LGBTQ+ community.

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Payments & Insurance

I accept private pay and sliding scale payments, as well as most insurance plans via:

  • Aetna

  • BIND

  • Cigna

  • BlueCross BlueShield & BluePlus

  • Health Partners

  • Hennepin Health

  • Medica (Optum)

  • Medicaid (Medical Assistance, MN Care)

  • PreferredOne

  • UCare

  • United Behavioral Health (Optum)

  • United Healthcare (Optum)

  • UMR (Optum)

    Please contact your insurance company to ensure your health plan includes coverage for mental health services, and to understand your deductible/copay/co-insurance responsibilities.