PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dr. Melissa Anderson has been working in the field of psychology for over 25 years.  She worked and trained in corrections, community mental health, and private practice for ten years before deciding to open her private practice.  She works with all age groups on a variety of issues, including marital and parenting issues, depression and anxiety, grief and loss issues, life transitions, divorce mediation, stress management, addiction and trauma/abuse issues to offer an overview.   

EDUCATION

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

     MN School of Professional Psychology

Master's of Arts  in Clinical Psychology

     MN School of Professional Psychology

Master's of Arts in Psychology

     St. Mary's University of MN

Post-Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

     St. Mary's University of MN

Certified in Divorce Mediation

LICENSES

Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LP)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ​

Amanda currently works with both adults and children. She has experience working with clients with anxiety, depression, medical issues, marital and relational problems, grief and loss, low self esteem, personality disorders and the LGBTQIA community.

Amanda provides therapeutic services in-office in Moose Lake, the Moose Lake school district and at the Gateway Clinic in Sandstone, MN.  

EDUCATION

Master of Marriage and Family Therapy 

    Capella University 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE  ​

Becca has been working in the field of mental health for over 7 years.  She specializes in art therapy, working with both children and adults.  She works with clients of all ages addressing PTSD, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, grief and loss, stress management to name a few.  Her experience includes working with Autism, deaf culture, and persons with physical disabilities.      

EDUCATION 

Master of Arts Degree in Art Therapy

     University of Wisconsin-Superior

Bachelor's Degree in Studio Art; 

Minor in American Sign Language

     The College of St. Scholastica 

CERTIFICATION 

Registered Art Therapist

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE​

Nadja has worked in the field providing therapy to children, specializing in working with children with Autism.  Currently she is enrolled in the Doctoral program at Augsburg University in Minneapolis.  She is experienced and trained in administering psychological evaluations for adults and children, assessing for various issues including Psychological Issues, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, Dementia, Personality Disorders, Bipolar, Schizophrenia and Achievement Testing.

EDUCATION 

Masters Degree

     Grand Canyon University

Nadja is currently in a Doctoral degree program at Augsburg University

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE  ​

Dana has been working in the field of mental health for over 25 years.  She has worked and trained in corrections, community mental health and private practice.  She has worked with a wide variety of issues including anxiety, trauma, depression, grief and loss, personality disorders, sexual health, to name a few.  She has experience working with individuals, couples, and families. She is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR).   

EDUCATION 

Master's Degree in Psychology

     University of Minnesota

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing 

LICENSES  

Licensed Indep Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE  ​

Kristina has been working for the last 8 years as a Social Worker for Carlton County Health and Human services.  She has a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.  She has experience working with adults and children.  She addresses depression, anxiety, grief and loss, behavioral issues, family and relational issues.  She is currently facilitating a therapeutic group for adults with disabilities.    

EDUCATION 

Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy 

     Capella University

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE  ​

Renata has been working ​working with integrated dual-disorder/co-occurring treatment services experience for over 10 years.  She has worked and trained in corrections and community mental health.  Renata has vasts experience working with anxiety, depression, grief & loss issues, sexual health, chemical dependency, personality disorders and completing psychological evaluations.  

EDUCATION 

Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology

     Walden University

Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology

     Walden University

LICENSE 

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) 

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)

Renata is in the final stages of receiving her license as a Psychologist from the MN Board of Psychology.