- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR),
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for adults, adolescents and children,
- Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT),
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy,
- Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders,
- Play Interventions,
- Sand tray interventions,
- Equine-Assisted Interventions,
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT),
- DC: 0-5 Assessments (Diagnostic Assessments for ages 0-5) and
- Clinical Hypnosis.
Mental Health Staff
Specialized training includes:
Your Initial Appointment with a Therapist:
During your initial appointment with a therapist, you will meet with a clinician, either in-person via telehealth, for approximately 1-2 hours to assess for current mental health symptoms, referral needs and determine treatment options available to you and/or your family member.
Your Initial Appointment with a Medication Manager:
During your initial appointment with a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Psychiatrist you will meet with them, either in-person or telehealth, for approximately 1-2 hours to assess for current mental health symptoms, referral needs and determine treatment options available to you and/or your family member.
Medication Management, for appointments: 218-326-1274
Thomas Kefalas, MD, Psychiatrist
Dr. Kefalas provides the following services for individuals 12 years and older:
- Medication Management
- Psychiatric Consultations
Angela Pellerito, MS, RN, PMHNP
Angela provides the following services for individuals 4 years and older:
- Medication Management
- Psychiatric Consultations
Melanie Troumbly, APRN, CNP, PMHNP-BC
Melanie provides the following services for individuals ages 6 and older:
- Medication Management
- Psychiatric Consultations
Aitkin Outpatient Mental Health Providers, for appointments: 218-670-0005
Miranda Skinner, MPS, LADC, LPCC (she/her/hers)
Education & Training: MPS, University of Minnesota, 2015; LADC licensed, 2015; LPCC licensed, 2018
General Clinical Interests: Anxiety, Depression, Substance Use, PTSD/trauma, Life transitions, Personality Disorders and Grief and Loss
Specialize Training In:
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Adult Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Equine Assisted Therapy
Age Range: 18-years old and older
Recovery Center Outpatient Mental Health Providers, for appointments: 218-327-1105
Sara Sundquist-Castle, MPS, LPCC, LADC
Education and Training: BAS in Psychology, University of Minnesota Duluth 2007; MPS in Integrated Behavioral Health, University of Minnesota Twin Cities 2016; Graduate internship at Northland Recovery Center in Grand Rapids, MN 2016; Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor 2017 to present; Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor 2020 to present; Experience with outpatient and residential therapy with adults and adolescents
General Clinical Interest: Adults and adolescents; Trauma and Abuse, Depression, Anxiety, Personality Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, Relationship Issues
Specialized Training In:
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- Prolonged Exposure
- Enhanced Illness Management and Recovery
Age ranges: 15 and up
Grand Rapids Outpatient Mental Health Providers, for appointments: 218-326-1274
Alyson Lopez, MA, LPCC
She/Her/Hers
Education and Training: MA, University of Minnesota, Duluth, 1997; Master’s Clinical Psychology Certification, University of Minnesota, Duluth, 2018.
General Clinical Interests: Anxiety, Depression, Life transitions, Mood Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, Personality Disorders, Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Age Ranges: All ages
Amanda Keech, MS
Team members normally have different roles, like team leader and agents.
Ana Pereira, MA, LMFT
Education and Training: Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, University of St. Mary’s, Minneapolis 2008. Practicum at Comunidades Latinas Unitas En Servicio (CLUES) 2008
General Clinical Interest: Anxiety Disorders, Couples and Family Therapy, Domestic & Sexual Trauma, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders
Specialized Training In:
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- Preverbal Trauma (Implicit Memory)
- Adaptive Internal Relational Network Model
- Marriage and Family Therapy
Age ranges: 18 and up
Angie Baratto, MA, LPCC
Brad Nelson, MA, LP
Education and Training: Licensed Psychologist: 1989-Present; Master of Arts: Connecticut College 1987
General Interests: Individual therapy, Adolescent–Adult; Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders and Behavior Disorders
Specialize Training In:
- ADHD assessments
- Psychological assessments
- Psychological consultations
Age Ranges: 15-years old and older
Brandi Worrath, MS, LPCC
Education and Training: Bachelor’s of Arts (BA) in Human Development, Minor Psychology from University of Washington; Master of Science (MS) in Human Services & Masters of Science (MS) in Clinical Counseling from Bellevue University. MS Internship completed at Northland Counseling Center, Inc. LPCC Board Approved Supervisor
General Clinical Interest: Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Health & Wellness, Sports/Athlete Challenges/transitions, Teenage transitions, Behavior modification and Relationship issues
Specialized Training in:
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for adults and teens
- Biofeedback
- LPCC Board Approved Supervision
- Clinical Supervision for Community Support Programs
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Age Ranges: 15 and up
Brea Wallaker, MSW, LICSW
Education and Training: MSW, University of Minnesota-Duluth, 2015. Board Approved Supervisor, 2020
General Clinical Interest: Anxiety; Depression; Life transitions; Mood Disorders; Personality Disorders; Grief and Loss
Specialized Training In:
- Adult Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Adolescent Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Age ranges: 15 and up
Evan Toonstra, MSW, LICSW
Education and Training: MS in Social Work, College of St. Scholastica, 2017
General Clinical Interest: Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Difficulty adjusting to life transitions, Grief and Loss, Personality Disorders, Trauma Related Issues, Gender Dysphoria, Substance Use Disorders, Couples Counseling, and Substance Use Disorders
Specialized Training In:
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Age ranges: 11 and up
Demi Kapler, MS
Education & Training: BA in Psychology, University of Minnesota-Duluth, 2014; MS in Counseling & Certification in Equine- assisted Mental Health, Prescott College, 2020; Practicum Northland Counseling Center, 2019-2020
MS in Counseling & Certification in Equine- assisted Mental Health, Prescott College, 2020
General Clinical Interests: Adolescents; Adults; Anxiety; Depression; Life Transitions; Trauma and Adjustment Disorders; LGBTQ+, CBT; Experiential therapies; Attachment- and somatic-based principles; Equine-assisted psychotherapy; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT); Natural Lifemanship, Level 1 and EQUUSOMA
Age Ranges: 8-years old and up
Jason Jarvis, MS
Team members normally have different roles, like team leader and agents.
Jennifer Alstad, MS. Ed., LMFT
Education and Training: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology from North Dakota State University, 2003; Master of Education (MS. Ed.) in Community Counseling from University of Wisconsin Superior, 2008; Master’s degree Internship at Northland Counseling Center, 2008; Board approved supervisor 2016
General Clinical Interest: Anxiety, Depression, Difficulty adjusting to life transitions, Personality Disorders, Relationship Issues, Mood Disorders
Specialized Training In:
- Adult Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Adolescent Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- EAGALA Trained
- Board Approved Supervisor (LMFT, LPCC)
- Community Support Program Clinical Supervisor
Age Ranges: 16 and up
Jess Albers, MSW, LICSW
Education & Training: BA in Psychology, University of North Dakota; MSW, Boise State University.
General Clinical Interests: Eating disorders/disordered eating; Body image; OCD; Trauma; Depression; Anxiety; Life transitions; LGBTQ+; Health at Every Size™; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
Specialized Training In: Intuitive Eating™
Age Ranges: 10 and up
Jessica Stoltz, MSW, LGSW
Education: BS, University of Colorado-Pueblo, Sociology with an emphasis in criminology and a minor in Women’s Studies, 2008. Master of Social Work, Walden University, 2024.
General Clinical interests: Anxiety, Depression, Play Therapy, Sand Tray therapy, Art Interventions, Somatic Yoga, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Coping with Cancer & Treatment, Helping children who’s parent has been diagnosed with cancer, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Age Ranges: 6 and up.
Jillian Ristau, MS, LPCC
She/Her/Hers
Education and Training: BA in Psychology and Music from Ohio Wesleyan University, 2012; MS in Professional Counseling with School Counseling Certificate from Carlo University, 2015. Practicum at adoption Connection Beaver, PA 2014; Internship at Mohawk Area School District, Bessemer, PA, 2014-2015. LPCC licensed in MN, 2021, LPC licensed in PA, 2023.
General Clinical Interest: LGBTIA+; Grief and Loss; Trauma; EMDR; DBT; Life adjustments; Sexual Identity Exploration; Anxiety; Depression and Other Mood Disorders.
Specialized Training In:
- Adult Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Adolescent Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Grief/Loss
- Trauma
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- Kids/Teens
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Techniques
- LGBTQIA+
- Positive Parenting Techniques
- Career Counseling
Age Ranges: 8 and up
Josh Day, MS
He/Him/His
Education & Training: BA in Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 2015; MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, concentrations in Crisis and Trauma, and AODA, University of Wisconsin-Stout, 2022; Practicum and Internship at Caillier Clinic, Eau Claire WI, 2021-2022.
General Clinical Interests: Adolescents; Adults; Anxiety; Depression; Life Transitions; Trauma and Adjustment Disorders; LGBTQ+, CBT; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Age Ranges: 6-years old and up
Kerrie Humble, MSW, LICSW
She/Her/Hers
Education & Training: BA in Psychology, Gustavus Adolphus College, 2017; MSW, Simmons University, 2019; and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Trained
General Clinical Interests: Children; Adolescents; Adults; Anxiety; Depression; Life transitions; Mood Disorders; Personality Disorders; Grief and Loss; Play Therapy Techniques; Sand Tray Techniques; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Sexual Identity Concerns; Managing Anger; Group Therapy and Equine-assisted Interventions.
Specialize Training In:
- Adult Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Adolescent Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Age Ranges: 6 and up
Lisa Fox, MS, LPCC
Education and Training: BA in Psychology, University of California at Berkeley, 1993. MS in Mental Health Counseling, Western Washington University, Bellingham WA, 1998. Graduate Internship at Skagit Mental Health in Mt Vernon WA, 1996-1997. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, 2020
General Clinical Interest: Anxiety; Depression; Life transitions; Mood Disorders; Grief and Loss; Family or Couples Counseling; Parent Support; Health/Wellness issues; Stress Management; Relationship Issues; Issues related to aging
Specialized Training In:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- Parent Support
- Alpha Stim Technology
- Mindfulness
- LGBTQ+ Support
Age ranges: 12 and up
Sara Rodriguez, MS
Education and Training: MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, from Walden University, 2024.
General Clinical Interest: Anxiety, Depression, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Relationships, Difficulty adjusting to life transitions, and Substance Abuse.
Age Range – 14 and up
Hibbing Outpatient Mental Health Providers, for appointments: 218-440-2066
John White, MA, LMFT
Education and Training: MA from Saint Mary’s University in Marriage and Family Therapy
General Clinical Interest: Anxiety, Couples Counseling, Depression, Family Therapy, Mood Disorders, Sand Tray Techniques and Play Therapy Techniques
Specialized Training In:
- Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Certified
- MFT Board Approved Supervisor
- DC: 0-5 Assessments, Trained
Age ranges: All Ages
Laura Maxwell, MSW, LICSW
Education & Training: MSW, University of North Dakota, 2012; Board approved Supervisor, 2016
General Clinical Interests: Anxiety; Depression; Life transitions; Stress/Adjustment; Mood Disorders; Personality Disorders; Grief and Loss; Trauma Informed Care and Geriatric care
Specialize Training In:
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
- Adult Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Medicare approved provider
- Clinical Supervision
Age Range: 18-years old and older
International Falls Outpatient Mental Health Providers, for appointments: 218-283-3406
Allison O’Hara Meyers, Psy.D., LP (she/her/hers)
Education and Training: B.A. in Psychology, University of St. Thomas 2006; M.A. and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Twin Cities, 2009 & 2011; Pre-Doctoral APA Approved Internship at Robert J. Murney Clinic in Springfield, MO, 2010-2011; Advanced Practicum, Scott County Mental Health Center, 2009; Therapy Practicum, Scott County Mental Health Center, MN, 2008-2009; Assessment Practicum, Hennepin County Medical Center- Neuropsychology Section, 2007-2008. MN Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy Board Approved Supervised for LPC and LPCC
General Clinical Interest: Adolescents, Adults, Older Adults, Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders, Trauma, Anger Management, Issues related to aging, Adoption issues, GLBT, Integrating complementary health approaches, Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Specialized Training In:
- Psychological Evaluation
- Nutritional Psychology
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Health & Wellness
- Clinical Supervision
Age ranges: 8 and up
Amie Black, MA, LMFT, RPT-S (she/her/hers)
Education and Training: MA in Marriage and Family Therapy, Liberty University, 2008; Internship at Nystrom & Associates, Professional Family Based Division 2007-2008; Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Certificate from University of MN, 2018; Board approved supervisor for LMFT and LPCC; Registered Play Therapist, 2018
General Clinical Interest: Infant and Early Childhood, School-aged Children, Adolescents, Parenting Issues, Trauma and Abuse, Depression, Anxiety, Health/Wellness, Grief and Loss, Play Therapy, Client Centered Therapy
Specialized Training In:
- Play Therapy
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- Trauma Informed Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
- Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- DC:0-5 Assessment
- Clinical Supervision
Age Ranges: All ages
Amy Schaffer, MA, LP (she/her/hers)
Education and Training: BA in Psychology, University of Minnesota 1991; MA in Counseling Psychology, College of St. Thomas Minneapolis, MN 2004; Licensed Social Worker, 1995-present
General Clinical Interest: Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Veterans, Serious and Persistent Mental Illness, Crisis Intervention, Eating Disorders, Anxiety, OCD, Mood Disorders, Pain Management, Grief & Loss Issues, Anger Management and PTSD
Specialized Training In:
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Adult Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Clinical Supervision for ARMHS/CSP
Age ranges: 8 and up
Anna Mann, MS, LPCC (she/her/hers)
Education & Training: BA in Psychology (2009) from Ashford University, IA; BS in Business Administration (2015) from Bemidji University, MN; MS in Mental Health Counseling (2017) from Capella University, MN; Internship at Northland Counseling Center in International Falls, MN (2016-2017)
General Clinical Interests: Infant & Early Childhood, Children, Adolescents, trauma & abuse, anxiety, depression, health/wellness, and DBT psychoeducational groups (teens & adults)
Specialize Training In:
- Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health from University of MN (2020)
- Child Parent Psychotherapy
- Play Therapy
- Adult Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Adolescent Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- DC: 0-5 Screening & Interventions
Age Ranges: All Ages
April Krause, MSW, LICSW
Team size and team composition affect team processes and team outcomes.
Danielle Krasaway, MS, LPCC (she/her/hers)
Education and Training: MS, Winona State University, 2008; Practicum/Internship, Winona State University Counseling Center, 2008; Board Approved Supervisor, 2016
General Clinical Interest: Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Crisis
Specialized Training In:
- Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Adult Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- Clinical Supervision for LPC/LPCC
Age Ranges: 12 and up
Dessa Bergan, MSW, LICSW
The more homogeneous the group, the more cohesive it will be.
Jeanie Johnson, MA, LGSW (she/her/hers)
Education & Training: MA, Saint Scholastica, 2021. Internship: Range Mental Health Center 2021. BS, Bemidji State University, 2019. Internship: Bigfork Valley Hospital and Communities 2019
General Clinical Interests: Children, Adolescents, and Adults, Anxiety; Depression; Life transitions; Mood Disorders; Personality Disorders; Grief and Loss; Trauma; Family or Couples Counseling; Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT); Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Tammy Gradine, MA, LPCC (she/her/hers)
Education and Training: MA in Counseling, University of North Dakota, 2008. Graduate internship at Northeast Human Service Center in Grand Forks, ND 2007-2008; Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor 2017
General Clinical Interest: Anxiety; Depression; Grief & Loss; Employment & Education Difficulties; Relationship Issues; Health & Wellness Issues; Serious and Persistent Mental Illness; Abuse; Sexual Identity Concerns; Aging; Managing Anger; Group Therapy and Client Centered Therapy
Specialized Training In:
- Adult Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Age Ranges: 12 and up