Our Mental Health Professionals partner with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan to provide counseling services through a strengths based and trauma-informed lens. Our Mental Health Professionals hold various expertise and are trained in a variety of therapeutic interventions to address the full spectrum of mental health, relational, or family system challenges. We provide counseling services in-person and offer telehealth counseling.
Seniors Therapist
Education
Bachelor of Psychology, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Masters of Social Work, California State University, San Bernardino
Licensure
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Minnesota Board of Social Work
Specialized Training/Certifications
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Behavioral Tech Institute
Competencies
Individual, family, and group therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Special Interests/Skills
Domestic Violence, older adults and children's mental health issues, Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES
ADowis@familyservicerochester.org
Education
Masters of Science in Education, Emphasis is Community Counseling, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh; Post-Graduate Certificate: Contemporary Theory in Couple and Family Systems, Capella University
Licensure
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); Wisconsin; Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC); Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy
Specialized Training/Certifications
Collaborative Intensive Bridging Services (CIBS); Diagnosing Children ages 5 and under (DC 0-5) MN DHS; Couple and Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy Clinical Supervision
Competencies
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Domestic Violence, Children and Adolescent Mental Health, Family Systems
Specialized Interests/Skills
Individual Psychotherapy; Multi-Systemic Therapy; Parent/Child Relationships; Blended Family Issues; Solution-Focused Therapy; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Education
Associates of Arts, Brainerd Community College, Brainerd, MN
Bachelors of Elective Studies, Mass Communications, St Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN
Focus: Public Relations Health and Education
Master of Social Work, Worden School of Social Work, OLL University, San Antonio, TX
Licensure
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Minnesota Board of Social Work,
Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board, State of Wisconsin
Specialized Training/Certifications
EAP, ACSW
Competencies
EAP, Military Lifestyle
Special Interests/Skills
EAP, Removing the Stigma, Mental Hygiene as a path to Individual and Family Wellness, Reaching Rural Populations
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Winona State University, Winona; Master of Social Work (MSW), Augsburg College, Minneapolis
Licensure
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Minnesota Board of Social Work
Specialized Training/Certifications
Adult Mental Health First Aid Training
Bounce Back: An Elementary School Intervention for Childhood Trauma, Ambit Network; Training in Process - Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Behavioral Tech Institute
Competencies
Individual therapy; Family therapy; Group therapy
Special Interests/Skills
Children, Adolescent, and Adult Mental Health, Family Systems, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths-Based and Empowerment Approach, Attachment
Education
Bachelor of Science, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix AZ
--Major in Psychology
Master of Science, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix AZ
--Major in Professional Counseling
Licensure
Working toward Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Specialized Training/Certifications
Mental Health First Aid Certificate of Trauma in Post-Master of Science in Counseling, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix AZ
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Behavioral Tech Institute
Diagnosing Children ages 5 and under (DC 0-5) MN DHS
Competencies
Individual, family, and group therapy
Special Interests/Skills
LGBTQIA and gender identities, immigrant/refugees, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma work
Diagnosing Children ages 5 and under (DC:0-5), MN DHS
Education:
Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology; Michigan School of Psychology, Farmington Hills, MI; Bachelor of Science; Elmhurst University, Elmhurst, IL
Licensure:
Working towards Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC); Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy
Competencies:
Individual and couples therapy, adolescent/adult mental health, CBT, DBT
Special Interests/Skills:
Adolescent and adult mental health, depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, and trauma.
CLINICAL PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
msanchez@familyservicerochester.org
Education:
Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling; Minnesota State University, Mankato; Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Winona State University
Licensure:
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC); Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy
Specialized Training/Certifications:
National Certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT); AMBIT Network; Level 1 and Level 2 trained in Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR); Midwest Center for EMDR - EMDRIA approved; Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT); Behavioral Tech Institute; Diagnosing Children ages 5 and under (DC:0-5); MN DHS
Competencies:
Individual and family therapy; children/ adolescent/adult mental health and complex trauma.
Special Interests/Skills:
Adolescent and young adult mental health, trauma work, life transitions, blended families, family systems, domestic violence.
Education:
Masters of Social Work; Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota; Bachelor of Social Work; University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Licensure:
Temporary Licensed Graduate Social Worker (Temporary LGSW); Minnesota Board of Social Work
Specialized Training/Certifications:
Training in Process: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT); Behavioral Tech Institute
Competencies:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy; Children/Adolescent Mental Health
Special Interests/Skills:
Adolescent, young adult, and senior mental health, life transitions, LGBTQIA+ identities, disordered eating, relationship anxiety, divorce recovery for parties and dependents, couples work, and religious trauma
CLINICAL PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
bvega@familyservicerochester.org
Education:
Masters of Social Work in the field of Clinical Social Work from University of St. Thomas and St. Catherine University; Bachelors of Social Work from Winona State University
Licensure:
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) Minnesota Board of Social Work
Specialized Training / Certification:
National Certification in Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT); Diagnosing Young Children 5 and under (DC 0-5) – Minnesota Department of Human Services; Managing and Adapting Practices (MAP) Therapist – Practice Wise; Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) -Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals; Bounce Back – Ambit Network; Clinical Supervisor - Minnesota Board of Social Work
Competencies:
Children, adolescent, and adult mental health which involves: Individual (young children, adolescent, adult),family, and group psychotherapy, parent coaching, and complex trauma.
Special interest / Skills Area:
Complex trauma, parent – child relational therapy / attachment, young children, family systems, and parenting.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW), Minnesota State University, Mankato
Certificate oin Nonprofit Leadership, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Master of Social Work (MSW), Minnesota State University, Mankato
Specialized Training/Certifications
Diagnosing children ages 5 and under (DC:0-5), MN DHS
Licensure
Licensed Graduate Social Worker, Minnesota Board of Social Work (LGSW)
Working towards Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Competencies
Individual, Family, and Group Therapy
Special Interests/Skills
Supporting school-aged children's mental health concerns
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Strength Based Therapy
Education
Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW), Winona State University, Rochester MN
Master of Social Work (MSW), Winona State University, Rochester MN
Temporary Graduate Social Worker, MN Board of Social Work (TLGSW)
Specialized Training/Certifications
IV-E Child Welfare Scholar; Trauma-Informed Master’s Program
Licensure
Licensed Graduate Social Worker, Minnesota Board of Social Work (LGSW)
Working towards Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Competencies
Individual and Family Therapy
Special Interests/Skills
Supporting School-Aged Children's Mental Health
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Education
Bachelor of Science, Communication Studies, St. Catherine University
Master of Clinical Counseling, University of St. Thomas
Licensure
Working towards Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Specialized Training/Certifications
Diagnosing children ages 5 and under (DC:0-5), MN DHS
Competencies
Individual, family and group therapy with children, adolescents and adults
Adoption issues
Trauma
Chemical health issues
Special Interests/Skills
Helping survivors make meaning of trauma, adoption, gender identities, diverse populations
Education
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Mankato State University; Masters of Science in Counselor Education, Winona State University
Licensure
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Specialized Training/Certifications
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Ambit network; Diagnosing children ages 5 and under (DC:0-5) - MN DHS
Competencies
Individual Therapy; Family Therapy
Special Interests/Skills
School-based mental health therapy; Trauma-focused psychotherapy; Child, adolescent, and young adult therapy
Education
Bachelor of Social Work, St. Cloud State University
Masters of Social Work, St. Catherine University and University of St. Thomas
Licensure
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Minnesota Board of Social Work
Specialized Training/Certifications
Diagnosing children ages 5 and under (DC:0-5), MN DHS
Competencies
Individual Therapy
Family Therapy
Special Interests/Skills
Adult and adolescent mental health issues
Co-occurring disorders
Cognitive behavior therapy
Education
Associates of Science in Criminal Justice, University of Phoenix; Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Phoenix; Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy, Capella University
Licensure
Working towards licensure in Marriage and Family Therapy
Specialized Training/Certifications
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Ambit network; Managing and Adapting Practice Certification - MN DHS; Diagnosing children ages 5 and under (DC:0-5) - MN DHS Early Childhood Mental Health Therapy – MN DHS
Competencies
Individual Therapy; Couples Therapy; Family Therapy
Special Interests/Skills
School-based mental health therapy; trauma-focused psychotherapy; mental health advocacy; family systems therapy; child, adolescent, and young adult therapy
Education
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Viterbo University- La Crosse, WI.
Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI.
Licensure
Working towards Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC).
Specialized Training
Working towards Dialectical Behavioral Therapy training (DBT).
Competencies
Individual, family, and group therapy.
Special Interests/Skills
Substance use and co-dependency, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution- Focused Therapy (SFT), and Strengths Based Therapy approaches.
Education:
Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Saint Mary's University, Minneapolis MN
Masters of Art in Clinical Counseling from Saint Mary's University, Minneapolis MN
Licensure:
Working towards Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Specialized Training/Certifications
Diagnosing children ages 5 and under (DC:0-5), MN DHS
Competencies:
Individual and Family Therapy
Specialized Training:
Collaborative Intensive Bridging Services (CIBS)
Systemic Family Therapy (SFT)
Special Interests
Adolescent and Children's Mental Health, family systems, Multisystemic Therapy (MST), and trauma informed therapy
Education
Bachelor in Social Work; Minor in Psychology, Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI
Masters in Clinical Social Work, St. Catherine/St. Thomas University, St. Paul, MN
Licensure
Licensed Graduate Social Worker, Minnesota Board of Social Work
Working towards Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Specialized Training/Certifications
Collaborative Intensive Bridging Services (CIBS)
Systemic Family Therapy (SFT)
Competencies
Individual and family therapy (CIBS)
Special Interests/Skills
Adolescent and children's mental health, family systems, Multisystemic Therapy (MST), trauma-focused therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
Education
Bachelor of Psychology, minor in Gender Studies - Winona State University
Master of Counseling Psychology, emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy - University of St. Thomas
Licensure
Working toward Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT)
Competencies
Individual and Family Therapy
Specialized Interests/Skills
Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Family Systems, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Work, Mindfulness
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Indiana University/Purdue University - Columbus, Indiana - Emphasis in Psychology; Master of Social Work, Indiana University/Purdue University, Indianapolis, Indiana
Licensure
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - Minnesota Board of Social Work; Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Indiana Board of Social Work
Specialized Training/Certifications
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) - EMDR Institute; Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Collaborative Intensive Bridging Services (CIBS); Hypnosis - 100 Hour Training
Competencies
Individual, Family, Children, Adolescents, EMDR, CIBS, Hypnosis
Special Interests/Skills
Children and Adolescent mental health and behavioral problems, anxiety disorders, depression, life transitions, family systems, trauma, grief, foster care related issues, play and sand tray therapy techniques
Education
Bachelor in Social Work, Winona State University; Masters in Social Work, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Licensure
Licensed Graduate Social Worker, Minnesota Board of Social Work
Working towards Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Specialized Training/Certifications
Collaborative Intensive Bridging Services (CIBS); Systemic Family Therapy (SFT)
Competencies
Individual and Family therapy (CIBS)
Special Interests/Skills
Adolescent and children’s mental health, family systems, Trauma-informed therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
