Meet Our Team of Caring Professionals
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Clinical Trainee
I was born and raised in Mora, MN. I graduated from St. Cloud State for my undergrad. I graduated from St. Mary's University with my Masters of Social work in 2023. I have 5 years of experience at the county level with child protection, adoption and prevention services. For the past 6 years I've worked in school social work. I have experience with individuals with complex trauma. I have experience working with children and families with Indigenous heritage. I practice cultural humility, acknowledging that I cannot know everything about a culture that is different from my own, but I'm open to learning and accepting of differences. I want to help people navigate struggles with kindness and respect.
I am married and have two young children. I have a close extended family and enjoy spending time with them. I enjoy playing rec league volleyball and biking (pedal bike not motorcycle).
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Clinical Intern
I am currently a student pursuing my Master's Degree in Counseling at Crown College. I work with children ages 10 and under to work through life’s complexities using directive and non-directive play therapy techniques. I have a special interest in working with children and families affected by foster care and adoption and feel privileged to being a part of the healing process in kids' lives.
In my free time, I enjoy gardening, biking, going for walks, and camping with my family. I live in Mora with my husband and four children; I have lived in the area for almost 15 years.
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Clinical Trainee
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults ages 8 and older. I have a Master’s Degree in Social Work and draw from cognitive, somatic, and solution focused techniques to guide clients to find empowerment, joy, and mastery.
In my free time, I enjoy going to my cabin, spending time with my family, and spending time outdoors.
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Owner and Therapist
I have partnered with children, adolescents, adults and their families in various roles throughout my career. My core beliefs are that everybody and every family has beautiful strengths and resiliency and that everyone has the capacity to heal and grow. It has been such a privilege throughout my career to see kids and teens learn, adults heal, parents feel more empowered, and families become more connected because of the work we do together. Through that team effort, my clients, their families, and I havefound their pathway to healing, enhanced and built positive family dynamics, and allowed them all to find regulation of emotions.
The first 15 years of my career was as a school social worker where I worked with and advocated for students in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade. This gives me inside knowledge about school systems, special education processes, and an ability to partner with schools and other agencies to create a holistic system of support for that child.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and specialize in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, childhood difficulties, and family transitions. My favorite way to engage with children and families is through the use of play. I have a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Augsburg University, a Play Therapy Certificate from Bethel University, have Level I Training in EMDR, and I am a lifelong learner with plans to continue my education even further. I am currently working toward becoming a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) and am under the supervision of Marit Appeldoorn.
When I am not at work, I love reading, cooking, yoga, gardening, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with my family. I am also a huge fan of Taylor Swift!
