Licensed Psychologist and Clinical Director

I believe it takes a great deal of courage to reach out for help, and I hope to provide the support and treatment you are seeking. As a psychologist, I strive to create a safe space where you can begin to address the challenges in your life and start to heal. Whether seeking help for yourself or someone close to you, finding a professional to trust can be a difficult challenge. The majority of my work is focused on helping individuals negotiate the emotional setbacks they encounter throughout their lives. Feeling disconnected from ourselves and others, individuals can easily become depressed, anxious, or feel broken. My work in individual therapy focuses upon helping my clients to reconnect to stronger parts of themselves.  I utilize an integrative approach that combines the science of psychology with interpersonal warmth, acceptance and understanding. I have clinical expertise in mood disorders, including anxiety and depression, trauma, including adolescent and adult sexual assault, childhood abuse and neglect, relationship violence/domestic violence, military combat, and substance use disorders.
When working with individuals who have encountered trauma in their lives, I recognize that this experience often leaves them with the sense that a significant part of who they are has been lost. Trauma, including abuse, neglect, and life-threatening events, may cause some to feel anxious, scared, angry, and confused. As a psychologist, I have specialized training in working with individuals who have encountered such trauma.

My work with individuals struggling with substance use disorders and addiction takes into consideration the fact that often times the struggles individuals face are exacerbated by their ineffective attempts to cope. This tendency cannot be demonstrated more clearly as it is in the case of addiction and chemical dependency. The course of addiction can be long and painful, and it may often feel as though hope is not available. Despite this, millions of individuals have battled through addiction and are able to lead healthy, vibrant lives. If addiction is affecting your life, and you are looking to recover, therapy can be an important part of the equation. As a psychologist, I have received extensive training in the area of substance dependence and have helped many individuals looking to recover from the pain of addiction.

I obtained my Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of North Texas and completed my Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Veterans Affairs North Texas Health Care System in Substance Use Disorders. I am currently a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Minnesota and am a member of the American Psychological Association (APA). I work at Club Recovery as the Clinical Director and strive to ensure that individuals who come to Club Recovery receive comprehensive care for their mental health and substance use challenges. I maintain flexible work-hours designed to assure you get the help you need without having to significantly interfere with the other important parts of your life, including work and family. I also encourage you to contact me with any questions.

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
MN Certified Gambling Treatment Provider

As a licensed addictions counselor and mental health practitioner with Club Recovery I understand very well and see myself in the people I serve. I have come to develop my perspective on treatment from my own journey in recovery and by pursuing both undergraduate and graduate degrees focusing on addiction and psychology. I completed the Addiction Studies Program at Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, and earned my Master’s Degree at St. Mary’s University in Counseling and Psychology and hold certification from the International Gambling Counselor Certification Board (IGCCB) as a Level II trained Gambling Treatment Provider. I have participated in various studies and continuing education programs to enhance my clinical capabilities and believe I have developed an effective and eclectic approach to the treatment of addiction.

My goal with all of my clients is to provide an opportunity for them to learn about the disease of addiction, to develop a comprehensive treatment plan centered on specific skills they will need to be successful in recovery, and to learn new thinking and coping skills to live a meaningful productive life. I strive to empower clients to take responsibility for their own lives by imparting to them the skills to identify self-defeating behaviors and examine patterns of thinking, feeling and responding.

The first step in this process is to acknowledge that one’s repeated attempts to end the cycle of addiction require more than just willpower. Recovery is a process of learning how to live differently. I’m ready to be with you in this processes leading to a happier life.

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor

I believe that when people with substance use disorders are treated with respect, kindness and positivity they have a greater potential to make meaningful changes in their lives. I seek to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment for learning and growth.  My key interests in counseling include the science of substance use disorder and recovery, anti-stigma and human rights for people with use disorders, mindfulness, motivational interviewing and personal resilience.  No one approach is right for every person in recovery.  I believe that knowledge, flexibility, choices and safety help each individual find a perspective and path that works for her or him.

I received my Bachelor’s degree in History.  After graduation, I worked in occupational health and safety and in environmental management compliance for the construction industry for a number of years.    I began working at Club Recovery in 2010 in administration and insurance coordination.  My experiences working at a treatment program, led me to seek and complete my addiction studies certificate at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities and become a licensed alcohol and drug counselor.

I am committed to providing my clients with the safety, knowledge and skills needed to transform their lives in the way they desire. I recognize the risk that individuals take in reaching out for help, and work to honor that whenever I meet with someone who has bravely begun the journey.

Kate serves as our Compliance Monitoring and Auditing Manager and leads our Women’s Intensive Outpatient Therapy group. 

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor

I have been given the opportunity to work alongside individuals struggling with substance use disorders and addiction issues for the past 11 years. In that time, I have marveled at the courage, resiliency, compassion, and intelligence of those with whom I work. For those of us who have walked the long day’s journey of substance abuse and addiction into night, we may feel there are few places to turn. As a person in long term recovery I can relate with the feelings of bewilderment, loss, pain, and inescapable worry that can inhibit an individual from seeking help. As a clinician, I understand that addiction is a treatable disease, is all too common, and is one of the greatest health issues we as a society face today.

I am extremely passionate about recovery from alcohol and drugs and enjoy sharing that passion with clients. I strongly believe that recovery from addiction not only provides an individual with a second chance at life, but offers a quality of life that was previously unimaginable. As a clinician, I feel that it is important to be genuine and to meet an individual where they are. I strive to help my clients cope with feelings of shame and guilt towards their substance use, and work from the perspective of “good person, bad disease.” I also strive to encourage my clients by reinforcing the concept that they have the power to rise up each day and make things better.

I have worked as an addictions counselor at Club Recovery since 2014, after receiving my B.A. in Psychology from Argosy University. Prior to entering the clinical field I worked with individuals in early recovery as a sober house manager. I was also in the military for over 10 years, and have served multiple combat deployments to Iraq and peace keeping deployments to Bosnia and Kosovo. I currently work at Club Recovery as an LADC, and facilitate the Men’s Evening Intensive Outpatient Treatment groups.

Ryan serves as our group counselor for the Men’s Intensive Outpatient Therapy group on weekday evenings.

Licensed Psychologist

I believe each of us has unique strengths and experiences that allow us to navigate life’s challenges. However, sometimes, we find ourselves struggling, and no matter how hard we try; our usual ways of coping do not work, and we cannot seem to find a way out on our own. As a psychologist, I recognize that it can be very difficult to seek help. I believe that a collaborative, trusting, and empathic therapeutic relationship serves as the foundation for clients to experience meaningful growth and change.

My therapeutic approach is grounded in psychodynamic theory and incorporates aspects of family systems, developmental, emotion-focused, and cognitive behavioral theories. I collaborate with my clients to explore their concerns and develop a shared understanding of the changes they want to make in their lives. I believe that examining client’s past relational experiences, patterns, and ways of coping is essential to understanding the causes of current struggles, expanding self-understanding, and creating helpful changes in the present. Throughout the therapy process, I strive to help clients recognize and utilize their strengths, as they take steps toward their goals.

Mental health concerns often contribute to difficulty recovering from substance use disorders. As a psychologist at Club Recovery, I provide individual therapy for clients with mental health concerns, and collaborate closely with Club Recovery’s group counselors to provide client’s holistic care. I specialize in providing individual therapy to clients recovering from trauma (e.g., childhood abuse or neglect, sexual assault, relationship violence); facing issues in their family of origin or other relationships; experiencing difficulty coping with life transitions (e.g., career, parenting, divorce); or suffering from anxiety or depression. I also have training in conducting couples and family therapy. In addition to providing therapy services at Club Recovery, I coordinate outcomes research and outreach within the community. These roles allow me the opportunity to connect the ideas and practices of Club Recovery, to the efforts of other groups and organizations within the Twin Cities.

I earned a Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology with an Emphasis in Child and Family Therapy from the University of North Texas. I have had the opportunity to work with diverse clients in a variety of settings including, community mental health, hospital, college counseling, and private practice. These experiences have fostered a deep respect and appreciation for helping facilitate the growth and change process of others. I invite you to give me a call to discuss your unique situation and to consider together what you may need.

Licensed Psychologist

I am passionate about assisting and empowering people to achieve a healthy and peaceful life. I believe in a collaborative work between the therapist and patient to realize the needs of every person and support them in the process of self-discovery and restoration. I aim to provide a safe, comfortable, and non-judgmental environment for patients to explore their concerns and be able to gain insight on how to heal and depart from their underlying issues.

I have an extensive experience in working with clients recovering from trauma, in addition to issues with physical/emotional/sexual-abuse. Originally from Middle-East, I speak Farsi and have a deep understanding about cultural differences, pains of immigration, and family and religious conflicts.

I earned a Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Minnesota. I have had the opportunity to work with diverse clients in a variety of settings including, community mental health, residential treatment, college counseling, and private practice. I invite you to call for an initial consultation. This first step will help you decided how therapy might help you and how you can feel free of your emotional pain through a confidential and safe collaboration.

Licensed Psychologist

I believe that the path to healing requires a safe, and trusting relationship between client and therapist. As a psychologist, my main goal is create a warm and welcoming space for clients to feel heard, understood, respected, and safe. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them better understand themselves and the challenges they have faced, improve interpersonal relationships, and promote healing. My approach to therapy is integrative, and client-centered; meeting my clients where they are. We work together to reach their goals and find lasting change, fulfillment, and healing.

I have experience working with a wide variety of concerns and have particular expertise working with survivors of interpersonal trauma (i.e. relationship violence, sexual abuse/assault, childhood abuse and neglect); addiction/substance abuse; grief; chronic illnesses/conditions; and issues related to oppression.

I earned my doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Albany, State University of New York.  I have worked with clients in diverse settings including college counseling centers, outpatient community mental health clinics, and outpatient addiction treatment centers.

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

I received my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. At Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, I earned my Master’s in Counseling and Psychological Services with a Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies.

My goal as a therapist is to create a safe and warm environment where clients are free to explore their innermost thoughts and emotions. I believe that healing occurs in a space that feels welcoming and nonjudgmental. It takes courage to seek help, and my goal is to help you feel understood and empowered throughout the healing process. I work collaboratively with clients to help them find deeper understanding of themselves, their thoughts and behaviors.

My approach is cognitive-behavioral, integrative and client-centered. I have interest in working with a variety of concerns such as addiction, depression, anxiety, stress, body-image, challenging life transitions, trauma and relationship issues.

I have particular specialty in working with alcohol and drug addiction and other compulsive disorders. I am passionate about understanding the complex relationship between mental health and addiction and am committed to helping clients make meaningful change.

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Post Masters Fellow

My therapeutic approach to working with clients is integrative with a foundation in client-centered perspective, because I view clients as their best advocates. I incorporate existential and humanistic theories to support clients in finding a sense of purpose and meaning, and cognitive-behavioral theories to help clients identify the relationship between their thoughts, behaviors, and emotional experiences. One of my areas of specialty is working with clients who are experiencing substance use and mental health issues, including the effects of anxiety, depression, grief and loss, social inequities, and trauma. I believe there is a unique relationship between a client’s substance use and their wellbeing.

When clients are provided with a safe and nonjudgmental space to explore their past and present, they can begin to identify how their mental health has been affected by their substance use and often how their substance use has been a means to cope with their life challenges. As clients navigate this dual relationship, they can begin to make small adjustments to their behaviors and thoughts to make lasting changes within their lives and find a deeper connection within their relationships.

I earned a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Co-Occurring Disorders at the University of St. Thomas. In terms of previous clinical experience, I served as a Counseling Psychology Intern at Slate and Club Recovery working with clients individually and in group settings. I also interned at hospice as a caring companion and bereavement support, and served as a co-facilitator for an addiction awareness group for college students.

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Everyone has their own specific issues relating to their addiction. The start to lasting recovery includes discovering what needs were filled by substance use and how to manage these needs differently while sober. I believe treatment works best with a client-centered approach. I utilize mindfulness, motivational interviewing, SMART Recovery, and cognitive behavioral therapy to support my clients in changing unhelpful thinking patterns and building their internal motivation for change.

Years after receiving my Bachelor’s Degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead, I returned to school and completed the Addiction Counseling Program at Minneapolis Community and Technical College. Currently, I am working toward my Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. I have experience working in the full continuum of care, from residential treatment to intensive outpatient co-occurring treatment programs. Through these experiences, I developed an understanding of the different levels of care available to clients that can aid them in maintaining sobriety, and the common struggles many clients endure to overcome addiction.

Along with providing individual counseling, I facilitate the Relapse Prevention Group at Club Recovery. This group is designed to focus on individuals who have prior treatment experience and want to build their relapse preventions skills, as well as their sober support networks. I am also the primary group counselor for the Continuing Care Group. This group offers individuals who are looking for a supportive step-down treatment program after completing an intensive outpatient or outpatient treatment program for substance use.

Troy serves as our group counselor for the Relapse Prevention group and the Continuing Care group. 

POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW

“Resilient.” This is a word I often use to describe clients I have the pleasure of working with in therapy, as I am struck by the human ability to cope with suffering. Yet, sometimes the ways we have learned to cope with such struggles end up taking us further away from the person we most want to be.

As a Post-Doctoral Fellow at Slate, I believe therapy is fundamentally a safe, genuine, and trusting relationship which serves as the primary vehicle for change. In that secure and nonjudgmental relationship, we can evaluate together how past painful experiences might shape the way you respond to your current concerns, to other people, and to your thoughts/emotions. When we have insight into where our patterns come from, we can then decide whether they are still serving us in the here and now; if they are not, we can try something new together.

I specialize in working with adults and couples. Some of my areas of expertise include working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, family of origin concerns, and struggles in their relationships. My theoretical orientation is an intentional integration of psychodynamic principles coupled with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy perspectives and skills. I also have training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Exposure and Response Prevention, and Emotion-Focused Therapy. The breadth of these perspectives allows me to individually tailor my work with clients to be most effective for their unique concerns.

I received my Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Iowa State University and did my pre-doctoral internship at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center.

DOCTORAL INTERN

My focus is helping individuals understand and express their identity by getting to know the unique person, including their strengths and struggles. I find great value in the importance of understanding how environmental and systemic factors may influence behavior and affect individuals.

I am grounded in psychodynamic and client-centered theories and modalities, always incorporating what is true for everyone. My passions and training include the Adaptive Internal Relational (AIR) Network, which addresses complex PTSD and dissociative abilities. I am also competent in Post-Induction Therapy (PIT) which addresses childhood trauma and the resulting symptoms of developmental immaturity and relationship dysfunction. I have experience cofacilitating Trauma Skills groups and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) groups.

I specialize in working with adolescents and adults. Some of my areas of interest include working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, grief, codependency, childhood abuse and neglect, and other relational problems. I am particularly fond of working with youth and adolescents who are striving toward adulthood. I have specific training working with teens who have displayed aggressive behaviors and/or behaviors that have impeded the rights of others. I strive to approach this therapy work with a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach in order to explore both a teen’s autonomy and boundaries.

I am currently earning my doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.  I have worked with clients in diverse settings including youth correctional settings and outpatient community mental health clinics. I also hold a seat on the Minnesota Psychological Association (MPA) Ethics Committee.

Master’s Intern

I work from a collaborative and strengths-based approach.  My therapeutic approach is influenced by person-centered therapy, positive psychology, and social justice therapy. I utilize Motivational Interviewing to help those on the journey to recovery connect with their values and intrinsic motivation for change.

My areas of interest include working with clients experiencing mood disorders including depression and bipolar, anxiety, substance use disorders, internet gaming, relationship issues, autism spectrum disorder, and schizophrenia spectrum disorders. I also enjoy working with young adults navigating life transitions, and specialize in providing LGBTQ+ affirming therapy. As a musician, I have personal and professional experience in the field of performance psychology and enjoy working with musicians, artists, and athletes who are experiencing struggles related to performance.

Since graduating from Hamline University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology I have worked in community mental health in a variety of settings including residential treatment, and homeless services. I have worked in community-based case management services in Hennepin County for over 7 years and currently supervise a team of case managers providing training and support. These experiences have taught me the importance of holistic support for recovery by addressing physical, mental, social, and spiritual health. I also understand that connecting with meaningful and individualized resources and support is essential for recovery.  I am currently completing my master’s degree in clinical counseling with a specialty in Co-Occurring Disorders at the University of St. Thomas.

Martha co-facilitates the Men’s Intensive Outpatient Therapy Group and ACT Group and offers individual mental health therapy.

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
MN Certified Gambling Treatment Provider

As a chemical substance use and gambling assessor, I am often the first person a client will meet in the recovery process. It is important to me that the client feels comfortable and valued. My goal is to help my clients feel at ease while conducting a thorough and fair assessment of the individual’s presenting issues. My role is to help determine what level of care will best support a client.

At Club Recovery, I also serve as a float group counselor. I have a background in coaching athletics at the high school level and enjoy incorporating healthy lifestyles and supporting my clients in identifying short and long-term goals that are meaningful to them. My approach is a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. My work with my clients often focuses on identification of triggers and developing coping skills, establishing self-care practices, and helping my clients reconnect with activities that were lost during their addiction. I also often support my clients in finding new interests and passions as they move through their recovery process. As a person in long-term recovery, I utilize my personal experience as well my education as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and State Certified Gambling Treatment Provider to meet my clients where they are at and support my clients on their path to recovery.

I completed the Addiction Studies Program at Metro State University in St. Paul, MN and hold certification from the International Gambling Counselor Certification Board (IGCCB) as a Level I trained Gambling Treatment Provider.

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
MN Certified Gambling Treatment Provider

It is my belief that treatment offers clients the powerful opportunity to learn the many modalities and supports that they can incorporate into their daily life to support their recovery. I believe that clients benefit most from a client-centered approach that focuses on their specific needs. My theoretical approach is integrative and includes foundations in cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices. Areas I often focus on in sessions with my clients include identifying triggers to substance use, coping skills to use when a trigger presents itself, as well as sober activities in their daily life that support the development of a positive sense of self. Often, clients benefit from building awareness of unhelpful thinking patterns that have developed and finding patterns that better support their health and wellbeing.

I completed my bachelor’s degree in Corrections and Sociology from Mankato State University. Upon graduation, I worked in a detoxification program for about a year and realized I wanted to return to school to become a licensed alcohol and drug counselor. I completed my Master of Science degree in Community Health and completed the Alcohol and Drug Studies degree at Minnesota State University-Mankato. I have a calling for this field and am passionate about using my background in corrections and community health education to support my clients.

I am a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and State Certified Gambling Treatment Provider. At Club Recovery I serve as the primary group counselor for the Day Intensive Outpatient Treatment program.