Meet Our Team in Hudson, WI
The vision of Collaborative Counseling is to guide and inspire people to overcome the obstacles they face and strive towards their goals. Our goal is to help people bring more joy, laughter and love into their life. It is our mission to provide counseling that will help people live their lives to the fullest by supporting them through difficult times as well as teaching them skills that will allow them to make changes and progress towards a healthier, happier, more fulfilling life.

Areas of Specialty
Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Codependency
Family Conflict
Laura Johnson
MS, LPC, SACLaura Johnson MS, LPC, SAC
She/Her/Hers Licensed Professional Counselor, Substance Abuse CounselorEducation
Ph. D in Advanced Studies of Human Behavior- Capella University (In Progress)
Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling- Viterbo University
Clinical Approach
I graduated from Viterbo University in 2015 with a Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling. I am currently completing my Ph.D. in Advanced Studies of Human Behavior at Capella University. I have a passion for working with others to assist them in living “their best life”. I have been blessed to have a wide range of experience including working with parents with custody and placement issues, addictions, court systems and jail population, Alaskan Natives, children, adults, and military members and their families. I am experienced in individual, group, couples, and family therapies as well as psycho-educational groups.
I use an integrated approach to therapy which has a foundation in client-centered therapy. This means we will work together to develop a tailor-made plan just for you. I believe in working alongside each other as a team. This is your time and your plan. I believe most people will say I have a gentle demeanor and a caring personality. I want all my clients to have a positive experience in therapy and feel comfortable sharing their cares, concerns, and dreams.
In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and dogs hanging out at the house, the camper, or riding the ATV/UTV trails.
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Areas of Specialty
Children & Teens
Anxiety
Depression
Krista Demuth
MS, LPC, CATPKrista Demuth MS, LPC, CATP
Licensed Professional Counselor Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional | Suite 265 (Second Floor)Education
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science, University of Wisconsin - River Falls
Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling, Capella University
Clinical Approach
Krista enjoys working with adults, adolescents and children who have been affected by trauma, anxiety or depression. She is trained to help individuals who are living with grief/loss and is passionate about helping individuals live the life they hope for. She believes that each individual is unique and as such, works as a team with her clients to integrate the best approach to help her clients reach their goals. She enjoys incorporating a holistic approach with her clients.
Krista is also passionate about being an ally for members of the LGBT community and has experience working with transgender adolescents and adults. Her additional interests include helping children who have been impacted by trauma as well as children who are struggling with peers or changes within the family system.
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Areas of Specialty
Individual Counseling
Couples/Family Therapy
Teen Counseling
Audrey Shipman
MA, LMFTAudrey Shipman MA, LMFT
She/Her/Hers Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist | Suite 179 (Main Floor)Education
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology - University of Wisconsin Stout
Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy - University of New Hampshire
Clinical Approach
Audrey believes that the therapeutic relationship is essential to the healing process and she strives to create a trusting environment where clients feel safe to share their innermost feelings and experiences. Audrey's focus is supporting and empowering clients to recognize that the resources for healing, as well as negotiating interpersonal conflicts, already exist within them. She believes that wellness is more than an absence of problems; it is an experience of living life to the fullest. Audrey works with children, adolescents, and adults to provide individual, couple, and family therapy to clients with a wide range of needs.
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Areas of Specialty
Individual Counseling
Faith-Based Therapy
Teen Counseling
Anxiety, Depression, etc.
Andrea Beitler
MA, LPCAndrea Beitler MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor | Suite 65 (Basement)Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Bible, Northwestern College
Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University - Twin Cities
Clinical Approach
Andrea utilizes a strength-based and collaborative therapeutic approach, with an emphasis on building a positive therapeutic relationship. She has a passion for helping to make positive changes through developing healthy ways to navigate through life struggles and learn effective strategies to live a more balanced life.
Andrea enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults. She has experience working with a variety of ages in a variety of settings; including outpatient, schools, college counseling centers, day treatment, and intensive residential treatment facilities. Andrea currently offers counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety disorders, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, attachment disorders, autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, self-esteem, self-harm, adolescent behavioral issues, stress management, and faith based services.
Andrea resides in the Twin Cities area, and enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her husband and three children.
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Areas of Specialty
Individual Counseling
Couples/Family Therapy
Teen Counseling
Anxiety, Depression, etc.
Allison Heeter-Condon
MA, LMFTAllison Heeter-Condon MA, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist | Suite 163 (Main Level)Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, St. Cloud State University
Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Counseling, MN School of Professional Psychology
Clinical Approach
As an experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Allison enjoys helping individuals, couples, and families find lasting solutions to the issues that are affecting their lives. She approaches her work from a holistic perspective, concerned with the long-term health of individuals and their families. Allison believes that with a trusting therapeutic relationship, growth and positive change will happen.
Allison is trained to work with individuals, couples and families of all ages. Her interests include but are not limited to the following: helping couples improve communication and intimacy; surviving affairs and infidelity; grief work; discernment counseling; self esteem issues; working with anxious children/adolescents/adults; perfectionism; trauma; helping children/families in separation/divorce transition; career coaching; and premarital work using the PREPARE/ENRICH. Allison’s clinical areas of focus include but are not limited to depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), specific phobias, postpartum depression, and stress reduction.
She attained her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from St. Cloud State University and Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Counseling from the MN School of Professional Psychology. She is a State Approved Clinical Licensing Supervisor for the MN Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy and the MN Board of Marriage and Family Therapy. Allison is a Clinical Fellow of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy as well.
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Areas of Specialty
Individual Counseling
Family Therapy
Teen Counseling
Anxiety, Depression, etc.
Kelley Emerson
MSW, LCSWKelley Emerson MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Suite 161 (Main Level)Education
Bachelors Degree in Social Work, University of St. Thomas
Master's Degree in Social Work, University of St. Thomas
Clinical Approach
Kelley is passionate about working with individuals who are ready to make positive changes in their lives. She will empower each person to become a more assertive and effective in handling difficult emotions and situations.
Kelley enjoys working with individuals, teenagers and families. She has extensive training in working with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, self-defeating behaviors, relationship struggles, parenting and life transitions. Kelley believes that learning how to be effective and regulate emotions helps everyone in becoming more successful and confident.
Kelley believes that each individual has unique strengths and the ability to change. She focuses on working with the individual and the environment that impacts each person to make successful transitions and changes that promote a healthy lifestyle.
Kelley is from Wisconsin and has been a therapist for 9 years. She has a Bachelors degree in Social Work and received her MSW from the University of St. Thomas. She has 20 years of experience in the field of social work and mental health.
Kelley is also a mom of three children and enjoys family time and traveling. Most of her free time is spent supporting her kids in all their activities. Kelley also loves to read and bake. Kelley is also an instructor at Inver Hills Community College and Century College where she teaches Human Services courses.
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Areas of Specialty
Play Based Therapy
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Anxiety and Depression
Trauma
Leah Burton
PsyD, LPLeah Burton PsyD, LP
She/Her/Hers Licensed Psychologist | Suite 210 (Second Floor)Education
Bachelor's Degree from Carthage College
Master of Arts & Doctoral in Clinical Psychology, Argosy University - Twin Cities
Clinical Approach
Leah is honored to walk alongside others as they engage in their own personal journeys toward greater health and well-being. Her goal is to provide a safe, child-friendly environment for assessment and treatment. She begins by exploring developmental, biological, interpersonal, and intrapersonal factors involved in the difficulties that bring clients into therapy.
Throughout the course of treatment, Leah will work with clients and their families to increase their ability to appropriately identify and express emotions, develop healthy coping strategies, process change and loss, gain relational skills, and increase self-regulation. The work she does frequently involves collaboration with families, schools, medical providers, and other parties involved in the lives of her clients.
Outside of work, Leah enjoys spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, exploring, traveling, learning, relaxing, and finding new outlets for her creativity.
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Areas of Specialty
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
Elizabeth Paulsen
MA, LMFTElizabeth Paulsen MA, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist | Suite 165 (Main Level)Education
Bachelor's Degree in Child Psychology, University of Minnesota
Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, St. Mary's University
Clinical Approach
Therapy is a powerful tool that benefits clients in vastly different ways, depending on the desired outcome. Elizabeth’s goal is to bring clients into an emotionally safe environment, where they work together to identify problematic patterns, delve into healthy coping skills, which will ultimately bring about opportunities for personal growth and healing.
Being a therapist is a true passion of Elizabeth’s. She has relished various opportunities to build upon her own skill sets, which can then be integrated into different paths within the therapeutic process. Elizabeth integrates a skills-oriented therapy known as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) into Narrative and Relational theories to understand clients’ needs from origin through healing.
While the various areas explored in the therapeutic process are limitless, some common examples Elizabeth may explore in therapy with clients include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image, self-esteem, adjustment disorders, attachment issues, perfectionism, over thinking & worrying, decision making, grief & loss, relationship issues and life transitions. Elizabeth earned her Bachelor’s Degree from University of Minnesota (Go Gophers!) and Master’s Degree from St. Mary’s University. Elizabeth is an active member of American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
On a personal note, Elizabeth is married with a dog named Moe. Her husband and family are the most significant part of her life. She also enjoys being outside, whether it be camping or boating with family and friends, hiking, or walking with Moe around her neighborhood. Elizabeth enjoys traveling and takes an annual trip to the Boundary Waters with her sister and her father. Canoeing in the wilderness with nothing but the beauty and serenity of nature around her is a remarkable experience.
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