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.
Mental health is just as important as physical health, and everyone deserves access to quality mental health services. Unfortunately, not everyone has access to the care they need. This is especially true for people of color, LGBTQ+ people, and people from low-income communities. At FSR, we strive to provide appropriate, affordable mental health service to everyone.
There are many reasons why people need mental health services. Some people experience mental health challenges as a result of trauma, while others may have a genetic predisposition to mental illness. Whatever the reason, it's important to remember that mental health challenges are real and can have a significant impact on a person's life.
Mental health services can help people cope with a variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. They can also help people develop coping skills and improve their overall mental health. There are many different types of mental health services available. The best type of service for a person will depend on their individual needs.
Here are some of the benefits of mental health services:
If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, please reach out for help. There are many resources available, and you don't have to go through this alone.
Here are some resources that can help:
Training/Certifications: Co-Occurring Disorders, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Anxiety Specialist, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills (DBT).
Special Interests/Skills: Mental health, substance use, trauma, stress management.
My pronouns are: she/they
Training/Certifications: Board of Social Work Approved Clinical Supervisor; Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Special Interests/Skills: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Women’s Issues, life transitions, Intersectional minority mental health and Clinical Supervision
My pronouns are: she/her/hers
Matthew (Matt) is pursuing licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Training/Certifications: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Special Interests/Skills: Adolescents and young adults; LGBTQIA+; trauma-informed care; substance use, personality and anxiety/depression-related disorders
My pronouns are: he/him/his
Training/Certifications: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Special Interests/Skills: Trauma-informed care, Intimate partner and sexual violence, Adolescent and Young Adults, life transitions and adjustments.
My pronouns are: she/her/hers
Training/Certifications: Emotionally Focused Therapy, DC: 0-5 Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Development Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood (MN DHS), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) - EMDRIA Basic Trained.
Special interests/Skills: Trauma informed therapy, Couples Counseling, Co-parenting, Adult and Children’s Mental health.
My pronouns are: she/her/hers
Specific interests: Cognitive-Behavioral approach, adolescent support, anxiety, life transitions and co-occurring disorders
Maleha is pursuing licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Training/Certifications: Managing and Adapting Practices, (MN DHS); Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills (DBT).
Special Interests/Skills: Adolescent and adult mental health, depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, and trauma.
My pronouns are: she/her/hers
Training/Certifications: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Special Interests/Skills: Trauma-informed treatment, Personality Disorders, Sexual Behavior Issues, Good Lives and Self-Regulation Model,
My pronouns are: he/him/his
Training/Certifications: Approved Board of Social work and Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy Clinical Supervisor; Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Clinical Supervision, DC: 0-5 Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Development Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood (MN DHS), Dare to Lead
Special interests/Skills: trauma-informed care, adjustment through the lifespan, recovery from illness or medical trauma, people with history of brain injury, people who have been involved with the criminal justice system, and supporting healthy sexuality and identity. She enjoys working with children, older adults, and everyone in between.
Training/Certifications: Approved Board of Social Work and Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy Clinical Supervisor; DC: 0-5 Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Development Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood (MN DHS), MN BOSW Approved Supervisor
Special interests/Skills: Adult and adolescent mental health issues; Co-occurring disorders; Cognitive behavior therapy
Roxanna is pursing licensure as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Training/Certifications: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Strengths-Based, Solution-Focused Therapy; Family Systems Work;
Special interests/Skills: Latino/Latina/Latinx, BIPOC populations, Supporting School-Aged Children’s Mental Health; LGBTQ+ Identities
My Pronouns are: she/ella
Elyse is pursuing licensure as a Licensed Independent Social Worker
Training and Certification: DC: 0-5 Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Development Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood (MN DHS), DBT Skills
Special Interest/Skills: Focused on Client-Centered therapy interventions including; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Interventions, Crisis Response, Trauma Informed approaches, de-escalation skills; previous background of co-facilitating outpatient chemical dependency treatments, facilitation of substance use support groups, and certified as a volunteer crisis advocate.
Pronouns: She/Her
Training/Certifications: Systemic Family Therapy, EMDR
Special interests/Skills: Family systems, children and adolescent mental health, trauma treatment.
Specific interests: Cognitive-Behavioral approach, adolescent support, anxiety, life transitions and co-occurring disorders
Emily is pursing licensure as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Training/Certifications: Trauma-informed Master’s Program
Specialized interests/Skills: Supporting School-aged Children’s Mental Health; Internal Family Systems Therapy; Play Therapy; Body-Mind Connection; Person-centered and Strengths Based Approach; Trauma-Informed Practice; Cultural Awareness and Intelligence; Co-occurring Disorders
My pronouns are: she/her/hers
Rachel is pursuing licensure as a Licensed Independent Social Worker.
Training/Certifications: DC: 0-5 Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Development Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood (MN DHS)
Special interests/Skills: Play therapy, children and adolescent’s mental health, internal family systems, trauma-focused therapy
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Kylie is pursing licensure as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Training/Certifications: Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) 2023, DC: 0-5 Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Development Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood (MN DHS); Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT); Attachment Regulation Competency Therapy; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills; Solution Focus Therapy; Art Therapy and Play Therapy; Somatic Based Therapy
Special interests/Skills: Complex Trauma Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Personality Disorders, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Adult Mental Health
My pronouns are: She | Her | Hers
Training/Certifications: Licensed Graduate Social Worker
Specialized interests/Skills: Empowering school age children who face mental health barriers. Can provide services in both Spanish and English.
My pronouns are: she/her/hers
I am pursuing my license as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker.
Training/Certifications: Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Crisis Intervention
Special Interests/Skills: I am dedicated to empowering individuals by creating a positive, safe, and supportive environment. My interests are Play & Art Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, Children and Adolescent Mental Health, Gerontology, Strengths-Based Approach, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Grief and Loss Support, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Pronouns (optional): she/her/hers
Marley is pursuing licensure as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Training/Certifications: IV-E Child Welfare Scholar; DC: 0-5 Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Development Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood (MN DHS)
Special interests/Skills: Adult mental health, child and adolescent mental health issues; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Training/Certifications: Play therapy interventions, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) interventions, Sandtray interventions, EDMR.
Special interests/Skills: Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
Training/Certifications: Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TFCBT). Managing and Adapting Practice (MN DHS), Systemic Family Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills (DBT).
Special interests/Skills: Adolescent and Children’s Mental Health, Family Systems, Trauma treatment
Training/Certifications: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) Collaborative Intensive Bridging Services (CIBS) Systemic Family Therapy (SFT) 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)
My pronouns are: she/her/hers
Training and Certifications: Systemic Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Special Interests/Skills: Adolescents, adults, and families
My pronouns are: she/her/hers
Rebecca is pursing licensure as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Training/Certifications: DC: 0-5 Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Development Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood (MN DHS); Trauma Informed Therapy; Rational Based Therapy, Trust Based Relational Intervention
Special interests/Skills: A passion for and extensive work with Adoptive and Foster care families. Helping older teens build skills and connections to successfully launch into young adulthood. Parent child relationships, Addiction interventions, ADHD, RAD and Secondhand Trauma.
Kylie is pursing licensure as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Training/Certifications: Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) 2023, DC: 0-5 Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Development Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood (MN DHS); Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT); Attachment Regulation Competency Therapy; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills; Solution Focus Therapy; Art Therapy and Play Therapy; Somatic Based Therapy
Special interests/Skills: Complex Trauma Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Personality Disorders, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Adult Mental Health
My pronouns are: She | Her | Hers
