What Is Twin Cities Family Counseling?

Twin Cities Family Counseling is a private therapy practice in Shoreview, Minnesota, offering individual, couples, and family counseling. It is run by Tara Palmer, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in both Minnesota and Vermont. The practice works with adults and teenagers, and it is an out-of-network provider only — meaning it does not bill insurance directly, but submits claims on your behalf so you can seek reimbursement from your own plan.

Who the practice is set up to help

The practice describes three main service lines, each aimed at a different kind of concern:

If you are an adult or teenager dealing with one of these issues, the practice is structured for you. For family issues involving younger children, Tara sometimes sees them for a session or two but generally refers them elsewhere if more support is needed.

What makes this practice distinctive

A few practical details stand out from the site:

• Small caseload by choice. Tara states she keeps her caseload small so she can put full energy into each client.
• Tailored approach. Rather than one fixed method, she draws from multiple therapeutic models, including Attachment-based therapy, CBT, Family Systems, Narrative, NLP, Psychodynamic, Polyvagal, and Trauma Focused approaches.
• Low-stimulation office. The office is a small suite with a waiting room, coffee machine, and two offices — described as calm and low-stress, with few other people around.

Credentials and specialties

Tara Palmer holds:

• A Master's Degree in Counseling & Psychology from St. Mary's University of Minnesota
• A post-graduate Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy
• An undergraduate degree from St. Catherine University

Her listed specialties are marriage therapy, individual counseling, shame, depression, trauma and PTSD, and anxiety and fear.

Insurance and payment

This is the detail most likely to affect your decision. The practice is out of network only. Tara submits out-of-network claims on your behalf to most insurance providers, which means you pay upfront and then seek reimbursement according to your plan's out-of-network benefits. Before booking, it is worth confirming with your insurer what your out-of-network coverage actually pays.

Location

The office is in Shoreview, Minnesota, across Highway 96 from Kowalski's Market. Appointments are scheduled directly through the practice.

If you are looking for in-network coverage, a provider who treats young children long-term, or a large clinic setting, this practice may not fit. If you want a small, calm, individually tailored practice and are willing to work with out-of-network reimbursement, it is set up for exactly that.