Minnesota Counseling and Therapy Center

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-Supervisor, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, EMDR Certified, Certified PREPARE/ENRICH Counselor

Erin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Minnesota.  She has a Master's Degree in Professional Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy from the Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University.  She has experience as a Crisis Counselor and an Outpatient Therapist.  She is an Approved Supervisor by the MN Board of Marriage and Family Therapy as well as an Approved Supervisor for Registered Play Therapy.  She is an Adjunct Instructor at Argosy University in the Marriage and Family Therapy Graduate Program.  Erin is also a Registered Play Therapist and a Certified PREPARE/ENRICH Counselor.  She is certified to use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Often two heads are better than one, so Erin will utilize co-therapy in sessions.

Areas of Interest

-trauma

-depression

-play therapy

-a little bit of everything!

Populations Served

-kiddos

-teens

-adults

-couples

-families

Therapeutic Influences

-EMDR

-Experiential

-IFS (Internal Family Systems)

-Play Therapy

Molly is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with  a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Argosy University.  She completed her undergraduate degree at Georgia Southern University and the University of Minnesota-Duluth.  She is a Certified Prepare/Enrich counselor and also works with individuals, couples, and families of all ages.  Molly believes relationships serve as the building blocks for change and that authenticity and compassion are key components to making connections.  She is interested in supporting children and families to find the strength within themselves to heal their wounds, and empower clients to grow through the therapeutic process.

Areas of Interest

-addiction

-trauma

-depression

-meditation

Populations Served

-couples

-families

-kiddos

-adults

*adolescents

Therapeutic Influences

-Experiential

-IFS

-Narrative

-Bowenian

Elliott is a graduate level licensed social worker (LGSW) working towards her independent clinical licensure in social work (LICSW).She holds a Master’s degree from Augsburg College and Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. She has over a decade of experience working with children, youth, and families experiencing behavioral and mental health issues, disruptions in attachment and family relationships, as well as the unique needs facing individuals diagnosed with special needs. Elliott recently completed the Permanency and Adoption Competency Certification (PACC) training to become an adoption-competent therapist. Elliott is passionate about working with and supporting adoptees, birth parents, adoptive parents and anyone from the adoption kinship network. Elliott enjoys assisting clients in telling their own stories as a means to activate personal power, agency, and identity.

Areas of Interest:

-Attachment/relationships

-Adoption/foster care

-Adoptees

-Depression
-Anxiety

-Trauma

-Developmental diagnoses

-Multicultural challenges/concerns

-LGBTQIA

-Art therapy

Populations Served:

-Children

-Teens

-Adults

-Families

-Couples

Therapeutic Influences:

-Eclectic & based on the needs of the individual/family

-Narrative

-IFS

-CBT

-TF-CBT

-Systems

-Person in Environment

Melissa is a Mental Health Practitioner and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, working towards her licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). She holds a Master of Professional Studies in Integrated Behavioral Health from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Melissa has extensive experience working with families and adults in mental health and substance use in various community-based settings. She brings a diverse set of skills which foster healing through addressing barriers in order to promote independence, strength, and wellness while embracing and respecting each person’s values, beliefs, and experiences. Melissa is authentic, creative, and flexible in her approach. With her therapeutic style she has been able to provide individualized care that supports in assisting those she works with reach the quality of life they envision for themselves. 

“At the end of the day, I’m a very chill person who wants to help people heal and recover"

Vitaly is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Minnesota. He received his Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the Minnesota School of Professional Psychology and has over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. Vitaly has an extensive background of providing individual (adults, children and adolescents), couple and marital/family therapy utilizing a systemic perspective with SED and SPMI clients, developmental disabilities, people suffering from Chemical Dependency and with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures including African Americans, Native Americans, Latinos, Hmong, and Russians. Vitaly has provided therapeutic services in a number of different countries in Eastern Europe as well as in the US. He is certified to use Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy).

Areas of Interest:

-Trauma

-Anxiety

-Depression

Populations Served:

-Adults

-Couples

-Families

-Adolescents

Scooter is a lovable little guy who likes to help out in therapy. His age is somewhere between 5 and 8. He is a rescue, and so his age is an estimate, however it is certain that he is hypoallergenic and does not shed. Like Grace, he is safe for clients with allergies! He is a Bichon-Poodle mix, which means he is generally quite calm. Most clients find that he is perfectly content sleeping throughout the session, whether that be with the clients, or in his own seat! Due to his unknown past, he tends to be a bit shy at first, but will warm up quickly to you as long as you are patient with him. He is however very shy around kids, so please be aware that although he doesn't bite, he may bark and try to hide from the little ones!  If you do choose to have Scooter with you in sessions, be warned, it doesn't take long before he wriggles his way into your heart!

Buster's bio coming soon!

Joy's bio coming soon!