Individualized Therapy & Executive Coaching for Healing, Growth, and Resilience
At River Pines Counseling, we provide personalized care in a private, calming setting – in person at our Stillwater, MN clinic or through secure telehealth across Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Welcome to River Pines Counseling
Whether you’re navigating everyday stress, healing from grief or trauma, or exploring your fullest potential, we are here for you. Our licensed providers and certified coaches offer customized services, a private clinic environment, and highly personalized care designed to meet your unique needs.
Our Northwoods-inspired clinic provides a soothing space for in-person sessions, and we also offer HIPAA-compliant telehealth and remote coaching so you can connect from the comfort of home. Every service is confidential, empowering, and designed to give you direct access to your expert provider or coach.
Take a deep breath – your journey toward healing, resilience, and growth begins here.
Our Services
At River Pines Counseling, we combine clinical expertise with compassionate support to help you move forward.
Therapy for Adults (18+)
Support for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, parenting, leadership, and career transitions.
Specialized Treatments
Evidence-based care including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), EMDR, CBT-I for insomnia, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Art Therapy (AAT).
Physician & Executive Coaching
Leadership development, emotional intelligence assessments, stress management, and resilience training for healthcare providers, first responders, and executives
Licensed clinical psychotherapists with advanced specialty training.
Certified executive coaches with NBHWC, ICF, NBME, and Hogan credentials.
Private, upscale clinic setting with a calming Northwoods feel.
Secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth available across Minnesota & Wisconsin.
Customized, confidential care with direct access to your provider.
Why Choose River Pines Counseling:
Meet the River Pines Counseling Team
Our licensed therapists and certified coaches bring expertise, compassion, and a personalized approach to every session. Get to know the providers who will walk alongside you in your journey of healing, growth, and resilience.
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Darcy Stivland - LICSW, MA, Certified Physician/Executive Coach and Wellness Coach
Darcy Stivland is a Certified Executive Coach, Physician Wellness Coach,, Clinical Psychotherapist, and co-founder of River Pines Counseling. With over 25 years of experience as a human resources leader, executive coach, and wellness counselor, she blends clinical expertise with leadership insight to help clients heal, grow, and thrive. Darcy continues to offer executive coaching alongside her psychotherapy practice.
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Clare Beardsley - LPCC, MA, Certified in Art Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy, Pet Loss and Grief Therapy
Clare Beardsley specializes in supporting adults through trauma and loss, PTSD, adoption, and relationship development. She utilizes approaches such as Art Therapy, TF-CBT, DBT, and Pet Loss and Grief Therapy — to help clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Clare creates a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their strengths and build resilience.
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Kate Auge - LICSW, MA, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, EMDR, CBT, DBT, Family Systems, Somatic Therapy
Kate Auge works with adults across the lifespan, helping clients navigate anxiety, grief, trauma, and life transitions. She values a collaborative, client-centered approach and draws on multiple therapeutic modalities to tailor each session. Kate is passionate about empowering individuals to honor their own stories and move toward healing and growth.
“River Pines Counseling is an amazing peaceful and safe place that provides the ideal environment to relax, rejuvenate, and heal.”
- Client on Healthgrades
“The care here is unbelievable. The therapists truly value and care about you as a human and go above and beyond to provide support!! Unlike any other place!! Plus the office is gorgeous!!!”
- Kerri
“The team at River Pines Counseling is fantastic. Their guidance helped me realize improvements and they were there for each step of my journey. I received excellent personal care and support.”
- Maureen
Retreat to River Pines Counseling in Scenic Stillwater, Minnesota
Find peace and strength in our nature-inspired Stillwater clinic, a safe space to heal and grow.
Step into a calming, nature-inspired space designed to help you breathe deeper, feel grounded, and reconnect with yourself. At River Pines Counseling, wellness begins the moment you arrive – shoulders relax, the mind clears, and renewal becomes possible. Our clinic offers a safe and restorative environment to explore, heal, and grow. Here, you can discover your strengths, embrace new possibilities, and create meaningful change in a beautiful, supportive setting.
Find us at 105 New England Pl #150, Stillwater, MN 55082
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