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I am therapist, an artist, a mother, and a person who finds healing in the natural world. Each of these identities shape the way I show up with my clients. My work is rooted in creativity, compassion, and a deep respect for the stories that connect us. I believe that therapy should feel like entering a space where you feel welcomed, understood, and supported as you find your own way forward.

I find art has always been one of my first languages. Whether creating a painting or arranging mosaic tiles I am drawn to the details that reveal emotion and belonging in our world. This creative lens influences how I connect with children and teens who often communicate through imagery and play long before they ever find the right words. This shapes how I help adults reconnect with the parts of themselves they may have forgotten or learned to quiet over time. I believe music is healing and offers healing that is rarely linear. My hobbies consist of swimming and spending time with my family. As a mother, I understand what it means to love fiercely, to worry deeply, and to hope with your whole heart. Parenting is beautiful, overwhelming and grounding. Because of this understanding, I approach caregivers with empathy, respect, and a genuine appreciation for the complexity of raising small humans in today’s world. I also carry a profound love for animals and the earth. Nature is healing, and I believe our connection to the earth influences us in more ways than we sometimes realize. I bring this perspective into my sessions by encouraging mindfulness, grounding, and an appreciation for the small, meaningful moments that help us feel safe. My intention as a therapist is simply; to offer a warm, creative, and deeply supportive space where you or your child can grow, explore, and find healing.

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Bryn enjoys his work and finds it to be part of his calling in life. He began his journey in therapy uniquely, working at the state hospital, where he provided support and treatment to individuals experiencing severe and persistent mental health challenges. This experience gave him a deep understanding of complex emotional and psychological struggles and shaped his approach to therapy.

In recent years, Bryn has focused his work on helping individuals navigate crisis situations and manage complex emotional experiences. His dedication to supporting those in need reflects his commitment to his calling and his desire to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those he serves.

Bryn has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). He integrates these approaches to provide tailored support that meets the unique needs of his clients.

Bryn is deeply committed to inclusivity and is skilled at navigating the gender and sexuality spectrum with sensitivity and understanding. He creates a safe and affirming space for clients of all identities, ensuring that each person feels respected and valued for who they are.

Coming from a background of spirituality, Bryn values incorporating spiritual exploration into his therapeutic work. He employs interventions that are mindfulness-based and draws from philosophical traditions, including Daoism, pragmatism, stoicism and existentialism. This holistic approach allows him to help clients find meaning and purpose while navigating life's challenges.

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Therapy is a structured version of what has always been an important part of peoples lives; improving the way we understand ourselves through expression and creating connection. You can expect from me a style that is calm, direct, and real. I value my experiences in this work and am grateful to be trusted to hear my client’s story. I understand that beginning therapy can feel like a risk. I intend to respect that decision by working with you to create an environment that is conducive to your goals. I don’t know the person that you want to be, but I would be happy to walk along-side you to find them.

I tend to work well with people who are experiencing anxiety, loss, and struggles with purpose/meaning. I began my career in a residential substance use disorder facility, and have significant history in treating trauma disorders.

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Todd believes discovering and nurturing genuine hope is foundational to healing, and improvement and recovery, in any form. In recovery, Todd blends learned wisdom and lived experiences of trauma and injustice, to remain true to himself. He leans on past experiences, utilizing a person-centered approach to therapy, to navigate the needs of his clients and create a therapeutic combination to meet individual needs.

Trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), he has witnessed the power of skill learning and implementation. He believes that by customizing a plan, DBT influenced or other, to an individual client's needs, can be pivotal to unlocking one's inner strengths and realizing one's true authentic self.

Todd works with adults, age 18+ and is trained to address issues related to substance use and abuse, anger management, anxiety, depression and trauma recovery. He earned his Master's in Counseling and Psychological Services and a Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota with a focus on the co-occurring realm of addiction and mental health.

In his free time, Todd enjoys woodworking, creating intricate sculptures, music, art, nature and spending time with his family and friends.

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My focus and time with clients is intentional, person-centered, trauma-informed, and collaborative. Working with each person and best evidence-based practices to define and support treatment goals. My previous career in higher education, particularly community college students, compliments psychotherapy skills for co-occurring addiction and/or mental health concerns, complimented with knowledge of learning, motivation, and cognition. Plus, with lifelong experience working and living in diverse communities, with deep appreciation of the unique and also shared human experiences.

For best care, I find that integrative approaches in therapy provide special focus and flexibility, including: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Motivational Interview (MI), Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), Behavior Activation strategies, Prolonged Grief Therapy (PGT), Existential Therapy, and Relational Therapy.

Co-occurring addiction and/or mental health concerns; Trauma and chronic stress; Prolonged Grief; and ADHD and other neurodivergent experiences; Depression; Anxiety; Life transitions and life stressors.

Kathleen provides therapy under the clinical direction of a licensed supervisor while completing post-graduate licensure requirements.

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Laura is committed to providing a space in which clients can feel supported and comfortable exploring the issues that are important to her clients. Laura does not believe therapy is a one sized fits all situation and takes great pride in meeting clients where they are at and supports them in reaching where they would like to be. As an avid twenty one pilots fan, a lyric in one of her favorite songs has been repurposed into a motto applied in her therapy space, “If you’re facing down a dark hall, I’ll grab my light and go with you.”

Laura has been working in the field since 2019 and has worked in many settings including school-based therapy, partial hospitalization programs for dually diagnosed children, outpatient clinics, inpatient settings, residential treatment and now private practice counseling. Laura has received specialized trainings in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and more. Laura enjoys working with a wide variety of ages and conditions, but feels a special calling for adoption/foster care cases, people struggling with life transitions, and LGBTQIA+ life experiences. Laura also takes pride in being a polyamory/kink friendly provider.

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Bethany believes therapy is structure for self-exploration, self-acceptance and seeking a better quality of life. She has a strong belief that no one is broken, damaged or weak, but instead already possess the strength to get through life’s difficult challenges; therapy can help draw out and internalize those strengths. Bethany utilizes trauma-informed, person-centered, culturally sensitive approaches. She tailors treatment to each individual as each person’s needs and wants are different. Bethany has been certified as an: ADHD- Certified Clinical Service Provider, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Certified Shame-Informed Treatment Specialist. She is ready to help you find yourself, find your voice, and find peace.

In addition to therapy, Bethany conducts comprehensive ADHD evaluations for adults 18+. To learn more about her ADHD evaluations, click here.

In her free time, Bethany enjoys spending quality time with her spouse, two children, dog, and friends. She likes crafting, being outdoors, and reading.

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Elise is dedicated to creating an open and compassionate environment where your concerns and stories can be heard. She recognizes that taking the step to start therapy requires immense courage and vulnerability. In this space, she is committed to helping you release beliefs that no longer serve you, cultivate self-compassion and embodiment, enhance your connections with others, and develop the skills needed to create the life you envision.

Elise is passionate about supporting individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, perfectionism, codependency, relational stress, poor sleep, low self-esteem, and overall dissatisfaction with life. Elise is especially passionate about supporting women during the transition from pregnancy through the postpartum period. Elise knows that while postpartum and pregnancy is often a joyful time, it can also be an emotionally complex period. She aims to hold space for the full range of experiences you may be navigating. She employs a holistic, somatic, internal family systems, mindfulness-based, relational, and trauma-informed approach to guide her clients on their journey.

In her free time, Elise enjoys being outdoors, traveling, hiking, strength training, reading and spending quality time with her husband, two children, and friends.

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Christina is passionate about helping you find your happiness in life. So often we are stuck in the past, haunted by trauma and weighed down by shame and guilt. We are not our pasts and do not have to be defined by them. Christina wants to help you move forward by incorporating your strengths and competencies into the healing journey you have in front of you. She will provide a space for you to bring your concerns that is confidential, free from judgment, and infused with a little bit of humor. You are the expert of your own life, and she is simply there to help hold whatever pain you have been carrying around.

Christina’s approach is collaborative in nature, and pulls from a variety of modalities with a primary focus on trauma-based interventions. She is trained in EMDR, AIR Network, ART, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II). Her background in advocacy provides her with a solid foundation to work collaboratively with you towards addressing trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, depression, anxiety, PTSD, shame and guilt, trust, relationship conflict, and self-esteem issues. Christina works with both individuals and couples, starting from late teens through later life.



In her free time she enjoys spending it with her spouse and kids. She loves to travel when she gets the time, and when she doesn’t, a day-trip to Duluth will tide her over.

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Jennifer’s primary goal with therapy is to assist clients on their journey towards an increased sense of self awareness, understanding, and acceptance. She is passionate about working with adults, couples, and families. Jennifer draws from several modalities to create an individualized experience for each client. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).

Along with trauma work, body image, and self-acceptance, Jennifer enjoys empowering her clients through assertiveness skills training. She believes that communicating our needs is often discouraged and thus, we struggle with setting appropriate boundaries in our lives. Whether these issues are due to family of origin or culture, lack of boundaries can create unnecessary discomfort and decrease self-esteem. Jennifer strives to assist clients in becoming more comfortable with asserting themselves, setting and maintaining boundaries, and understanding their worth.

Jennifer is honored to accompany each client as they move through challenges, both past and present, and work towards an increased sense of internal peace.

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Whatever is bringing you to therapy, it is likely relevant to change: searching for a sense of direction, a decrease in symptoms, a different approach, a way to cope. Change can be a tough process, and it’s brave of you to consider it. Looking for a therapist can be quite a task and finding someone who is a good fit for you is important.

Megan’s approach to therapy considers how your thoughts, feelings, behavior, community, and identity interact to shape where you are in your circumstances. Megan works to provide a non-judgmental, validating and strengths-based environment to navigate what comes up. Megan frequently incorporates mindfulness techniques, emotion identification, and skills-based work into sessions with clients. You can talk to Megan about relationships, life transitions, tough decisions and how to use practical skills to manage mental health symptoms in your day-to-day life.

Megan primarily works with female, male and non-binary clients ages 18 and up. Megan has experience working with people experiencing symptoms of anxiety, OCD, neurodivergence, PTSD, eating disorders, depression, and symptoms related to perinatal/reproductive mental health. Megan has special interests in working with clients who identify as college/graduate students, parents, people pleasers, people experiencing burnout, and people sorting out their religious beliefs.

Megan has specialized training in OCD treatment, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT). Megan also has training in perinatal/reproductive mental health, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Gut-directed Hypnotherapy, treatment for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRB’s), and administering the Prepare/Enrich assessment. Megan brings 5 years’ experience working in multiple mental health settings, including Intensive Outpatient (IOP), outpatient and career counseling clinics.

If it sounds like Megan might be a fit for you, please reach out!

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Stephanie has enjoyed providing individual and family therapy services since 2014 in outpatient and school based settings. She provides a calm, therapeutic and collaborative atmosphere within each session while working with each individual as the unique person that they are. Her therapeutic style incorporates a non-judgmental client-centered framework and strength-based approach. She enjoys helping children, adolescents and families identify strategies they can use to successfully manage emotions and behaviors.

Stephanie enjoys providing therapeutic services surrounding issues of parenting, self-esteem, family conflict, anxiety, depression, life transitions, LGBTQ, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Stephanie is trained to provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), play therapy, Internal Family Systems therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy.

Stephanie is a clinical supervisor for LGSW’s.

Stephanie currently lives with her husband, two children, and two cats. She enjoys spending time with friends, and family, being outside, and cooking.

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Alex believes that therapy is a space to explore and nurture the parts of ourselves we too often neglect. It is important to her that clients feel that their therapeutic experience has been tailored to fit their specific issues and life experiences so that they may feel seen and heard as they are. Alex’s approach is relational and client-centered by nature, and she often uses cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness to help clients achieve their therapeutic goals.

Alex enjoys working with adolescents, adults and their families as they navigate through life’s many ups and downs.

Alex received her Bachelor’s Degree in Child Psychology from the University of Minnesota in 2015 and her Master’s Degree in Counseling and Psychological Services from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota in 2019. She has been engaged in the mental health field in various settings over the past ten years including: community mental health and school based settings, short term, solution focused care and private practice working with adolescents, adults and families coping with various mental health concerns including: anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral issues, relationship issues and life transitions.

In her free time Alex enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, two boys and golden retriever, Dakota as well as reading and caring for her ever growing plant collection.

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Naomi is passionate about providing a positive and supportive clinical environment for therapists and staff. She believes that working in a healthy and caring environment is essential so that we can provide the best possible care to those seeking our services. She has been working in the mental health field since 2005.

Naomi enjoys providing supervision and consultation to clinicians related to clinical care, documentation, ethics and legal issues. Currently, most of her time is spent managing the overall operations of our clinics. Naomi is also the owner of Collaborative Counseling which she started in 2012.



Naomi has received specialized training in perinatal/postpartum mental health, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Adaptive Internal Relational (AIR) Network Model, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma informed care, grief and loss, and more. Naomi has worked in a variety of settings in healthcare including residential treatment for dually diagnosed children, health insurance, managed care, outpatient mental health and private practice counseling.