About Joe and Transformation Counseling

Learn more about the founder of TCTC

Joseph (Joe) Sundeen, MA, LP, is a licensed psychologist, and is the founder of Transformation Counseling.   A core value, at Transformation Counseling, is to partner with clients in personal restoration, renewal, and transformation.   A wide array of populations are served at the clinic, including: Faith-Based, Military, Latino and Spanish speaking, individuals struggling with addictions, Entrepreneurs / Business Leaders, and others.

Specialty areas include reducing anxiety related signs, such as panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, performance anxiety.  In addition, PTSD, Stress-Management, depressive signs, and restoration in relationships are also a focus.  

 

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At Transformation Counseling, priority is placed on using Evidence-Based Practices (including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, CBT-Insomnia, EMDR) to produce measurable results. Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT) includes an emphasis on reducing/replacing negative thoughts and behaviors with those which are accurate, affirming, and adaptive.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and is also available to help clients with sleep problems and reduce insomnia.  Many physicians familiar with CBT-I, often refer patients looking for an effective adjunct or alternate approach to medication.

Joe is a trained clinician in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). He has worked with individuals suffering with the effects of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), using EMDR and other approaches, including accident victims, military veterans, police officers, and individuals who experienced past abuse (physical, sexual, emotional).

Joseph Frederick

Spiritual Care Coordinator (SCC); MSW; LGSW / AseraCare Hospice

Serving as a Social work intern at La Familia Counseling Center in 2008, I worked with Joe Sundeen. Joe patiently and expertly coached and monitored my work with clients. Joe always maintained an eye on the complete health of the clients served and demonstrated great care for their well-being. I learned much about life-coaching adolescents, and individuals living with autism. Joe, is an attentive, warm, and friendly counselor who I would recommend to anyone. His sensitivity to Latino bicultural realities is impressive and very useful in our community. Thank you Joe for serving communities in the Twin Cities, including Latinos!

Rebecca Quintela-Smith M.A., L.P.

Licensed Psychologist / Cedar Forest Counseling Clinic

I am honored to recommend Joe Sundeen for his integrity in treating clients, including those of various ethnicity and making them feel comfortable and challenged in the therapeutic process. I have recommended various client's to Joe on a consistent basis who need someone who is gentle, competent and isn't afraid to speak the truth about a situation. I recommend him highly in treating client's with various difficulties including spiritual issues, family conflicts, stressors, depression and trauma.