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Jerry's Therapy
Licensed Counseling · MN
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A quieter place to think things through.

Compassionate counseling with Jerome Bottelberghe, LPC. Telehealth and in-person sessions for individuals, couples, and families navigating divorce, custody, abuse recovery, LGBTQ+ life, and the everyday weight of being human.

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20+
years of practice
LPC
licensed in MN
ASL
sign language fluent
Sunlit therapy office with a sage-green armchair, sheer linen curtains, and a small wooden side table holding an open notebook
First conversation is free

"I listen the first time. That's where the work begins."

— Jerry

Trust over tacticsListening firstNo judgmentConfidentialLGBTQ+ affirmingASL fluentFamily-centeredReal talk, real progressTrust over tacticsListening firstNo judgmentConfidentialLGBTQ+ affirmingASL fluentFamily-centeredReal talk, real progress

The approach

No run‑around. Just a steady, honest conversation.

You've probably been passed around before. Here, the first session is for understanding — not paperwork, not a sales pitch, not a script.

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  1. 01

    Reach out — no pressure

    Send a note or call. We'll set up a short, free conversation by phone or email so you can share what's going on in your own words.

  2. 02

    A first session that actually listens

    We meet — telehealth or in person at the office on East Second Street. I take time to understand who you are before we plan anything.

  3. 03

    A path forward, on your terms

    Together we shape a plan that's honest about what I can help with and where outside resources may serve you better.

What we work on

Real issues. Real conversations. Real resources.

Sessions are available via secure telehealth or in person in Minnesota.

  • Adults & teens

    Individual therapy

    Anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity, grief. A space to think out loud without judgment.

  • Partners

    Couples & marital

    Communication, trust, conflict that keeps repeating. Practical work to find each other again.

  • Families

    Family & custody

    Navigating divorce, co-parenting, and custody concerns with the children's wellbeing at the center.

  • Youth

    Juvenile & SED support

    Years working with children diagnosed with serious emotional disturbances and their families.

  • Affirming

    LGBTQ+ affirming

    Lived experience, family ties, and professional work supporting the LGBTQ+ community.

  • Trauma-aware

    Abuse recovery

    Confidential support for survivors of emotional, physical, or relational abuse — moving at your pace.

Portrait of Jerome 'Jerry' Bottelberghe, Licensed Professional Counselor in Minnesota
Jerome "Jerry" Bottelberghe
LPC · Minnesota

About Jerry

A practice built on listening — and the experience to back it up.

Jerry's career has spanned the rooms most people only see from the outside: residential care for serious mental illness, child welfare coordination, union negotiation, and twelve years teaching. Today he runs a private practice serving individuals, students, and couples — with a deep respect for the LGBTQ+ community and the families navigating the family court system.

He's proficient in sign language and welcomes clients who want a therapist that can communicate clearly when there are challenges, sensitivities, or special concerns.

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Minnesota
  • M.S., Walden University
  • Former child abuse coordinator
  • Union contract negotiator (city & union sides)
  • 12 years teaching religion; college instructor on relationships
  • Experience with paranoid schizophrenia, bipolar & major depression in residential care

Common questions

Honest answers, before you ever pick up the phone.

Don't see your question? Reach out below — Jerry reads every message himself.

  • Jerry will personally reply by phone or email — typically within one business day — to set up a time to talk through what's going on and whether we're a good fit.

  • Yes. Sessions are available via secure video, by phone, or in person at the office on East Second Street in Minnesota.

  • Absolutely. Family-law and mental-health concerns are sensitive — everything we discuss is handled with the discretion the situation requires.

  • The first conversation is free. It's a chance to see if working together makes sense before any commitment.

  • Yes. Jerry is proficient in sign language and welcomes Deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.

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Mediator · Counsel

Sometimes you just need somewhere quiet to set things down.

Whether you're navigating a hard season or a hard decision — there's room here to think it through, out loud, with someone who's heard a lot of it before.

Reach out

Get in touch

Start with a quiet conversation.

Tell Jerry a little about what's going on. He'll respond personally — by phone or email — to set up a free intro.

Call or text
(507) 530‑2029
Office
110 East Second Street, Minnesota