About Us

The College Therapy Center is a values-based mental health organization that provides inclusive, safe, and non-judgmental counseling services to young adults, college students, and family members in-person and online in the Twin Cities and throughout greater Minnesota.

We believe that everyone deserves to have a place to be heard, seen, and acknowledged for who they are and the experiences they’ve had.

Our offices are conveniently located at 239 Cleveland Ave. N in Saint Paul, Minnesota — within just a few miles of more than 10 colleges and universities, and just steps away from the 21 and 87 bus lines.

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If you’re feeling stuck in a state of constant anxiety, or feeling numb, tired, or totally unseen, we can help you gain the tools to reconnect with yourself and find a path forward.

  • Difference Matters

    We welcome clients of all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexualities, abilities, genders, and social classes. Our team strives to create a safe place for all people in acknowledgement that the world is not safe for oppressed and marginalized identities. Diversity and inclusion are our strengths.

  • Be Kind, Help Others

    We are honored to be able to help others and make a difference. We are here to help.

  • Support the Whole Person

    For many young people, figuring out how to have a meaningful life can feel pretty confusing. Life gets messy, priorities are mixed, and challenges can arise across multiple areas of life all at once. We support all of who you are.

  • Always Collaborate

    Our therapists collaborate with you because healing happens in different ways for different people. Respecting your individuality is what makes therapy work.

The College Therapy Center was founded by Patrick Castrenze, LMFT, a former first-generation college student. He was inspired to start CTC based on his own lived experiences, and the struggles he witnessed in his young adult clients while they attended college, entered the working world, or tried to make ends meet.

The College Therapy Center is a thriving practice with a growing team of therapists. With each of us bringing our own unique background and training, we serve a wide range of 20-somethings who are seeking help. We’re committed to providing compassionate and accepting care for people struggling with their emotional well-being. But much more than therapists, we're fellow humans here to help you through a difficult time.

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What our clients say

We helped them transform their lives

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We helped them resolve conflicts in their relationships

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We give them the clarity they are seeking

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We helped them learn about themselves

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We made a big difference for them in their lives

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We helped them transform their lives • We helped them resolve conflicts in their relationships • We give them the clarity they are seeking • We helped them learn about themselves • We made a big difference for them in their lives •

Here's how it works

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Fill out the contact form to get started.

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Once we receive your form submission, we will call you within 24 business hours. During your call, you can share what’s going on for you and ask us any questions you may have.

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Through understanding your needs we will help you choose the best therapist for you and schedule you for your first session.

Let’s start resolving the challenges that are keeping you from a joyful life.