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Paul Springstead, PsyD, ABPP, LP |
Dr. Springstead is a licensed psychologist and director of clinical services at Northern Pines. He is board certified in clinical psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology, which is the oldest and most prestigious psychology certification board. Dr. Springstead obtained a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Illinois State University in 1980, and his doctorate degree in clinical psychology from Baylor University in 1987. Dr. Springstead has been employed at Northern Pines since 1990.
His current clinical emphasis is working with couples and families.
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Rachel Felch, MA, LPCC |
| Rachel Felch holds a master’s degree in counseling, psychology, and a post master’s certificate in child and adolescent mental health from Bethel University. She also holds a post master’s certificate in marriage and family therapy from the University of St. Thomas. She is a licensed professional clinical counselor, with a clinical specialty in play therapy. |
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Sabrina Hanson-Reiter, MA, LPCC Intern |
| Sabrina Hanson-Reiter is an outpatient therapist in the Little Falls office. She received her Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology in 2004 and her Master of Arts in Counseling in 2006. She specializes in women's issues, depression, anxiety, adolescence, children and family, and eating disorders. |
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Patricia W. Scott, MA, LP |
| Patricia holds a master's degree in Behavior Analysis from the University of Texas at Arlington, and has taken postgraduate classes from St. Cloud State University and the Atlanta School of Cognitive Behavior Therapy. She has completed the DBT Intensive Training. She is a Licensed Psychologist with a specialty in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. |
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Linda Pantzke, MS, LMFT |
| Linda is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She holds a master’s degree in community counseling and a graduate certificate in marriage and family therapy from St. Cloud State University. With an understanding of the interaction between mental health and relational issues Linda employs a systems approach in her therapy work with individuals and family groups to address emotional and behavioral challenges. Linda has also completed training for and is a Minnesota Board Approved Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Supervisor. |
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Audrey Brandt Loer, MA, LP |
| Audrey is a licensed psychologist with a master’s degree from Bethel University in St. Paul, MN. She completed internships at Metropolitan Community Mental Health Center and Chrysalis, A Center for Women, both in Minneapolis, MN. Since 2003, she has worked for Northern Pines as a general outpatient therapist working with ages 4 through adult. She has a specialty in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Her other clinical interests include grief and loss, depression, adoption, and parenting. In her free time she enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and their four children. |
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Amy Brandt, MSW, LICSW |
| Amy is a licensed independent clinical social worker with a master’s degree from University of St. Thomas/College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, MN. She completed internships at Catholic Charities and Webster Magnet Elementary School, both in St. Paul, MN. In 2008, Amy began working for Northern Pines as the Program Coordinator for the school-based counseling program in Pequot Lakes, MN. She is presently working as an outpatient therapist, specializing in services for children and adolescents. She has received specialized training in play therapy, mental health diagnosis of children ages birth through five, and dialectical behavior therapy. |
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Jolene A. Pundsack, MS, NCC, LPC, LPCC Applicant |
| Jolene Pundsack holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Psychology and a Master’s of Science in Community Counseling from the Counseling Psychology Majors Program at St. Cloud State University. She also holds a certificate as a National Certified Counselor. Jolene is a Licensed Professional Counselor, and a licensure applicant for a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Jolene provides outpatient therapy in our Little Falls and Long Prairie offices. |
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Teri Brown, MSLP |
| Teri is a licensed psychologist who holds a master of science degree in counseling psychology and rehabilitation psychology, with a minor in women’s studies, from St. Cloud State University. She does outpatient therapy in Northern Pines’ Staples office and has worked for the agency for 17 years. In addition to doing outpatient therapy, Teri is a clinical supervisor for our Adult Community Based Services and does Quality Assurance for our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ACBS) programs. Teri has also worked in a hospital psychiatric setting and as a therapist at the former Staples Counseling Center. |
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Ken Lahmann, MSW, LICSW |
| Ken provides outpatient therapy to couples, families, and individual adolescents and adults in our Brainerd clinical office. Ken holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Nebraska. He has been with Northern Pines for 15 years, and also has experience in residential treatment for adolescents, school-based mental health services, adolescent sex offender treatment, and served as the clinical director of the St. Cloud Children’s Home for 10 years. |
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Donn C. Beaubien, LICSW |
| Donn graduated from Xavier University of Louisiana with a degree in accounting. She earned a master of social work from the College of St. Catherine/University of St. Thomas and is certified as a licensed independent social worker. Mrs. Beaubien worked at Crow Wing County Social Services in child protection. Presently, she does individual counseling with adolescents and adults. Her primary focus is grief counseling. Mrs. Beaubien also works with Mobile Crisis Outreach as a mental health professional. |
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Stu Popkin, LICSW |
Stu has a master’s degree from the University of Minnesota. He has completed the Professional and Advanced trainings through the Center for Mind Body Medicine and incorporates these skills and principles into his work. He has experience working with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, and the psychological response to ongoing health issues.
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Robert Steele, MA, LP |
| Bob Steele is a graduate of Antioch College and the University of Minnesota, with advanced degrees in psychology and counseling. Before joining the Northern Pines staff, he served as the agency director for the South Central Human Relations Center in Owatonna for 25 years. Bob currently provides outpatient therapy/counseling services to adolescents, adults, couples, and families, and specializes in psychological testing and assessments. He also works in a professional capacity on the Northern Pines Mobile Crisis Outreach team. |
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Therese Meyer, MA, LAMFT |
| Therese holds a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Argosy University in Eagan MN. She is currently a Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Candidate, and will become a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in early 2011. Therese specializes in child, adolescent, and family therapy, and works in our Brainerd and Little Falls outpatient clinics. |
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Patricia J. Herron, RN, CNS, MS |
| Patty Jo Herron is an Advance Practice RN, Board Certified, Clinical Nurse Specialist in adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing. She has had advance training by the Center for Mind-Body Medicine out of Washington D.C. and has obtained a graduate certification in Complementary Therapies and Healing Modalities through the University of Minnesota’s Center for Spirituality & Healing graduate program. She has experience working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and life transition and/or health issues. She provides an integrated & holistic approach to these issues focusing on how facilitate and use the body mind connection to improve mental health. For clients on psychiatric medications who would like the medication to work better and/or possibly need less of it, she can help the client discover what their unique physiologic needs are and how to use the body mind connection to accomplish this goal. |
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Cris Roman, MA, MFT |
| Cris comes to Northern Pines as a candidate for Marriage and Family Therapy licensure. He has been working in the social services field for the past decade, following a 25-year business career in publications and satellite communications. In the five years prior to joining Northern Pines, Cris worked with SPMI, homeless adults. His Adlerian background involves a holistic approach which embraces the mind-body connection and he specializes in clientele with depression, relationship problems, bereavement issues, histories of trauma and/or abuse, as well as sexual dysfunction. Though he currently resides in Sauk Centre and enjoys Central Minnesota, Cris lived for most of his life in major metropolitan centers such as Chicago, Washington, D.C., Denver, Los Angeles, and spent three years living in Tokyo, Japan. |
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Gayle Neuerburg, BA, MS, MFT |
| Gayle is a Marriage and Family Therapist Licensure Candidate. She graduated from St. Cloud State University with her master’s of science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Gayle received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Bethel College. Gayle employs a systems approach when working with clients, understanding the dynamics between individuals, their families, and their culture. Gayle's clinical interests include: adult adoption issues, anxiety, depression, marital counseling, parenting skills, life transitions and stress management. |
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Tyler Trettel, BA, MS, MFT |
Tyler holds a B.A. in psychology from St. John’s University and is a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern who will be completing his master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy May 2012 from St. Cloud State University. Tyler brings forth an understanding that people live in a multisystem society which is made up of interactions between individuals, couples, families, and the environment and that these all exist together to create the issue at hand. Tyler is working as an outpatient therapist providing services for individuals, couples, and families. |
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Julie Christensen, BSW, MSW, LGSW Candidate |
Julie received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work from the College of Saint Scholastica. She graduated from University of Minnesota Duluth with her master's degree in Social Work. Julie was a Child Welfare Scholar during her graduate program which emphasized an understanding of the state and county child welfare system. Julie believes in a wraparound approach for her patients which includes incorporating services and systems to provide the highest level of support for their mental health needs. Julie is currently working in our Brainerd and Little Falls clinical offices. |
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