Inside Minnesota’s First Co-Working Space for Mental Health Pros
Licensed psychologist Christina Hansen Cohen needed an office. But like most white-collar professionals today, she didn’t need it full time; she sees patients in both Minnesota and Florida, and her therapy sessions mix in-person and telehealth.
She went looking for a space she could rent part time, but quickly realized that the typical co-working space wouldn’t meet the privacy needs required for mental health services. So she decided to build out Minnesota’s first co-working space for mental health professionals, Therapy Suites Inc. in Edina. It opened in April 2023.
Designed specifically for therapy, counseling, psychotherapy, play therapy, and psychological testing, Therapy Suites features nine HIPAA-compliant therapy rooms, two more soundproofed rooms designed for telehealth, two conference rooms, and a 100-person seminar room. Additional building amenities include an on-site gym, kitchen, and lounge. The 3,727-square-foot space is bright and inviting, with large windows and modern furniture.
Beyond aesthetics, Cohen prioritized inclusivity—gender-neutral bathrooms, handicap accessibility, furniture that is flexible, moveable, and can comfortably accommodate individuals up to 400 pounds.
“I really wanted an environment that was welcoming and friendly to all humans,” she says.
With flexibility in mind, Therapy Suites offers seven membership levels, ranging from a simple mailing address to part-time use of the private and telehealth offices to around-the-clock access to building amenities. Monthly packages range from $99 to $1,300. Nearly 30 private practitioners, including social workers, marriage and family therapists, and psychologists, are already using the space.
“We have learned, out of Covid, the joy of having flexibility in life,” Cohen says. “and this space felt like it was giving practitioners the best of both worlds.”
What: Therapy Suites
Where: 7201 Metro Blvd., Edina
Size: 3,727 square feet
Designer: HGA
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