Sarah holds a master's degree in social work with a concentration in mental health from Loyola University Chicago, and a bachelor's degree in psychology from the College of Saint Benedict.  Sarah enjoys working with adults across the life-span and older teens.  She is experienced in counseling individuals and couples who are dealing with a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety, other mood disorders, marital difficulties, grief & loss, issues related to self-esteem, women's issues, relational conflicts, communication problems, caregiver burden, and stress related to job/retirement issues.  Sarah utilizes cognitive-behavioral, insight-oriented and relational theoretical orientations in therapy. Her approach to therapy is engaging and collaborative, empowering
the individual or couple to recognize their strengths, improve their understanding, and resolve conflict in order to make important changes in their lives. 

Amanda holds a master's degree in community counseling and a
certificate in marriage & family therapy from Saint Cloud State University. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and is working toward her marriage & family therapist licensure. She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Winona State University.  Amanda enjoys working with adults, adolescents, & children as individuals or within a family or couple relationship. Some areas of special interest include depression, anxiety, disruptive behaviors, self esteem, communication skills, adjustment issues, parent/child conflicts, and relationship/marital difficulties.  Her approach to therapy is strength based and collaborative, with an emphasis on building a positive therapeutic relationship. Amanda strives to create a comfortable & safe environment for clients to explore and process the patterns they have created and may wish to change. "I strongly believe in the power of change and that every person has the ability to find health and balance in his or her life." 

Kacy holds a master's degree in marriage and family therapy from St. Mary's University of Minnesota and a bachelor's degree in family social science from the University of Minnesota. She has experience working with children, adolescents and adults dealing with a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, PTSD, eating disorders and emotional and behavioral issues.  Kacy also has experience with parent/child relationship issues and marital/partner relationship issues.  She honors all forms of intimate relationships.  Kacy's special interests include working with adolescents, children (ages 5 and older), those struggling with depression and anxiety and trauma survivors.  Kacy works collaboratively with clients to address changes and create balance in their lives.  She places an emphasis on a strong therapeutic connection to instill hope and empower clients to move forward in healthier ways.

Jenny holds a master's
degree in marriage & family therapy and professional counseling from Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University.  She is currently completing her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University.  She has over 13 years experience in the mental health field and particularly enjoys working with couples and individuals struggling with relationship difficulties, anxiety (specifically with panic attacks), atypical or treatment-resistant depression, personality disturbances, addictions, sexual/intimacy concerns, unresolved or ambiguous loss, trauma, stress management, & interpersonal communication.  Jenny’s approach is influenced by neuro-affective research, dynamic & psychoanalytic principles, family systems, and attachment theory.She works collaboratively with clients to establish a secure therapeutic relationship where healing can occur and produce long-lasting results.Jenny is also a Minnesota Board approved clinical supervisor & provides mental health & performance consultation services to individuals and corporations.She is the owner and Clinical Director of Rum River Counseling, Inc.

Amy holds a
master's degree in marriage & family therapy and professional counseling from the Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University.  She has experience working with individuals, couples, and families. Her specialty is working with children and adolescents, in which play/art therapy is utilized to provide an open and creative environment where children can heal and grow.  In working with children, Amy also provides parental/caregiver support to enhance
holistic change and growth.  Other clinical areas of focus include grief & loss, depression, anxiety,
relational conflicts, life transitions, suicidal & self injurious behavior, and trauma. Her approach in working with clients involves a collaborative stance, which encompasses empowerment, emotionally focused work, and relational approaches. Amy believes in supporting each client along the path of their own healing journey toward positive transformation, and in doing so, helping clients live more balanced and connected lives.

Kathy holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology
from the University of St. Thomas Graduate School of Professional Psychology.  She has been working with individuals, couples, and families for over 10 years.
She has also gained experience facilitating support and issue-specific psychoeducational groups. Kathy has worked in a variety of settings including
inpatient and outpatient hospitals, home-based therapy, and in outpatient mental health clinics.  Throughout Kathy’s education and training, she has worked hard at gaining broad clinical experiences and developing competencies therein. This breadth of exposure has allowed her to develop her assessment and intervention skills with a diverse population of clients. Her areas of interest include working with individuals, couples, and families on issues related to anxiety and mood disorders, relationship/marital difficulties, family dynamics, health psychology, stress management, and psychological evaluations. Her collaborative approach is grounded in systems/relational, humanistic, emotionally-focused, and cognitive-behavioral theory.

Dr. Lucille Michaels is licensed as a Psychologist and holds a doctoral degree from the California Institute of Intregral Studies in San Francisco.  She completed multiple internships and has expertise in treating  a wide range of concerns and symptoms in adults, adolescents, and children as young as age 2.  She enjoys working with a wide variety of clients and enjoys the challenge of finding the right tools and approach for every client.  Dr. Michaels believes in a collaborative and focused therapeutic process that sets clear goals and allows the client to define the length & focus of treatment. Lucille also provides psychological evaluations at Rum River Counseling, Inc. as part of her practice.  

Kara holds a master’s degree in counseling and psychological services from Saint Mary’s University and a bachelor’s degree in Family Social Science from the University of Minnesota.  Kara has experience providing clinical services to children and adults focusing on a variety of issues including ADHD, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, abuse issues, family and relational issues, self esteem issues and issues that may arise due to divorce and/or care-giver separations and work/life balance.  She applies a positive, strength-based approach to therapy as well as parental support using traditional and non-traditional methods.  Kara has worked in a variety of settings, including an elementary school setting for
young children focusing on emotional behavioral issues, teaming with a teacher/therapist classroom.  

John holds a master's degree and is pursuing a doctoral degree in marriage & family therapy from the Minnesota School of
Professional Psychology at Argosy University. John has several years of clinical experience doing intensive in-home work with children, adolescents, and their
families. His passion is in helping families discover their strengths, particularly those struggling to parent adolescents, those dealing with marital issues, or families with multi-generational concerns. John also has a special interest in child, adolescent, and adult anger management, as well as clinical hypnosis, including relaxation, guided imagery, performance anxiety issues, and palliative care. "Our relationships are everything! Whether talking about the relationship we have with ourselves, our families, society, or a higher power; without harmonious relationships, life and death can be simply awful."

Max holds a master's degree in marriage and family therapy from the University of San Diego and is currently pursuing a PhD
at the University of Minnesota. Max has held employment and training positions in family care clinics, outpatient mental health settings and adolescent day
treatment centers. Max's main areas of interest include relational/couples conflict, addictions, grief and loss, ADHD, mood disorders, eating disorders and chronic illness in families.  Max is a certified professional in PREP, one of the largest marriage enrichment and enhancement training programs for premarital couples. Max enjoys working with adolescents, families and couples, using a
strength based approach to have members view alternate perspectives of the problem and to foster continued growth in their lives.  Max emphasizes
collaboration in the therapeutic environment, offering individuals and families opportunities to set attainable goals while discovering new meaning and potential in their lives.     

Alyssa holds a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, and a bachelor’s degree in community psychology from St. Cloud State University.  Alyssa has experience working with young children, families, couples, and individuals.  Areas of interest and experience include; depression, anxiety, phobias, infidelity, relationship/marital difficulties, self-esteem issues, sexual/intimacy concerns, and parent-child relationships.  Alyssa is certified in Prepare/Enrich, an assessment tool employed to guide premarital and married couples as they explore their relationship.  Alyssa uses a systemic framework and works collaboratively with clients, creating a therapeutic experience unique to each individual, family, or couple. Alyssa believes in creating a safe atmosphere in which change and self-discovery can occur. 

Erin holds a master's degree in marriage and family therapy from
the Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University. She is a certified Prepare/Enrich Counselor. Erin enjoys working with families who are dealing with co-parenting after a divorce, blended family concerns, parenting skills, and individuals learning to heal from unhealthy or abusive relationships. Erin has experience working with adolescents who struggle with emotional and behavioral issues at home and at school. In addition, she has an interest in working with youth who are victims of bullying, GLBconcerns, are involved in unhealthy dating relationships, and who need support while adjusting in blended family situations. Erin also has experience working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, low self esteem and difficulty with stage of life transitions. Erin provides therapy through the use of solution focused, strengths based and experiential models. Erin believes it is important to develop collaborative relationship with clients in order to achieve success in therapy."

Kim holds a master's degree in counseling psychology from St. Mary’s University of
Minnesota, and has been practicing as a therapist for over 9 years. She generally works with individuals, ages 17 and older, on identifying patterns of
experiences that are no longer helpful to them, and helps empower them to develop new patterns that are more satisfying and effective. Kim has experience working with clients on life transitions, work issues, parenting stress, financial issues, attachment issues, self-esteem, relationship problems, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, identity issues, addiction recovery, eating disorders, unresolved conflicts with family or others, childhood neglect, sexuality, sexual harassment, discrimination or disempowerment of individuals from non-dominant groups, and uncomfortable, exploitative, or confusing sexual experiences. Kim also specializes in working with male and female victims and survivors of trauma, including: physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, sexual assault, domestic abuse, PTSD, crime victimization, and people who have been impacted by the trauma of another person. She has experience working with people of various ethnicities, religious/spiritual backgrounds, genders, and sexual orientations. Kim places importance in developing and maintaining strong and safe therapeutic relationships with clients, and mainly uses psychodynamic and relational approaches. She also draws from a number of other therapeutic modes, and believes strongly in the mind/body connection. Overall, Kim tailors the therapeutic techniques to fit the individual, and has collaborative, interpersonal style.

Amanda holds a master's degree in marriage & family therapy from the University of Wisconsin-Stout.  She holds a bachelor's degree in family social science, sexuality, and sociology from the
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Amanda is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and
utilizes it to help clients reprocess disturbing or traumatic life experiences. Amanda believes in empowering clients to access their own strengths and resources in order to get through the many challenges that life throws us.  She is a systems therapist that believes in incorporating major relationships into the therapeutic conversation. She is a collaborative therapist that utilizes the therapeutic relationship as a part of the healing process. She is passionate about working with those experiencing the following: relational/couple concerns, sexuality concerns, history of abuse, trauma/PTSD, and depression/anxiety. She works well with teens, adults, and couples of all ages and sexual orientations.  She has extensive training and
experience in working with those who have experienced an unwanted or traumatic sexual experience. She is currently training under a certified sex therapist and utilizes sex therapy as a part of treatment when appropriate. Her goal is to help clients feel empowered by their sexuality in a safe and validating environment.  Amanda offers several therapeutic support groups and continues to add more to her practice. She believes that gaining
support and insight from others with similar experiences can be a valuable tool in the healing and empowerment process. 

Sarah holds a masters degree in clinical social work from the College of St. Catherine/University of St. Thomas and a bachelors degree from Grinnell College. She is experienced in counseling adults and adolescents and specializes in working with relational difficulties, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief & loss, substance abuse, and self-esteem issues. Sarah’s approach to therapy is psychodynamic and relational, while also drawing
from cognitive-behavioral frameworks. Her interventions support clients in developing compassionate self-understanding and help them build their ability to choose effective courses of action. She works collaboratively with her clients to identify strengths and find pathways towards positive change. 

Cindy holds a master's degree in marriage and family therapy from St. Mary’s University. She holds bachelor's degrees in education
and human ecology from the University of Minnesota. For over 20 years, Cindy has enjoyed being both a parent and having a career as a licensed parent educator working with children, teens, couples and families. She draws on a combination of this rich experience and her recent training as a therapist when
supporting individuals and families as they move through difficult life transitions. Cindy particularly enjoys working with people through marital changes, managing children’s intense emotions and behaviors, and navigating the complexity of family dynamics. Cindy has an admiration for those who have the courage to seek assistance when the inevitable challenges that life brings are difficult to manage.  She works to help her clients create a safe space for the personal exploration that she believes is necessary for reflection and change.

Sherry holds a master's degree in counseling and psychological Services from St. Mary's
University and a bachelor's degree in social work from St. Cloud State University.  She has over 23 years of experience in the counseling field, working with individuals, couples and families on a wide variety of issues.  Her areas of interest and expertise include working with people who experience anxiety, depression, shame issues, family of origin issues, physical and sexual abuse, domestic abuse, parenting issues, PTSD, work issues, communication difficulties, grief and loss, and adoption issues. Sherry seeks to develop a trusting, caring relationship with her clients, to facilitate their sense of well being and reach their goals in therapy. She draws from many theoretical frameworks to help clients address areas of concern, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Psychodynamic Theory.  She tailors the therapy experience to meet each client's unique needs.

Alisha is in the process of completing the internship portion of her master’s of arts degree in counseling psychology at the University of St. Thomas.  She holds a bachelor’s of arts degree in psychology from the College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University. Alisha has experience working with adolescents, adults and elderly individuals with a range of issues including mood and anxiety disorders, severe and persistent mental illness, self-harm behaviors, life adjustments, and relational issues.  Settings she has worked in include hospital inpatient psychiatric units, child/adolescent residential treatment, and group homes.  Her interests include mindfulness and meditation, emotion regulation, development, communication, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Alisha values a strong therapeutic connection that empowers clients to recognize resiliency, hope, and
opportunities for self-care.

Kim holds a master's degree in marriage & family therapy from Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University. Kim has been in the mental
health field for 10 years and enjoys working with adult individuals, couples, and families. Her specialty is working with families with children ages 18 months to 12 years. She utilizes play therapy to help children recover from trauma, abuse, and neglect. She also utilizes Filial Therapy to strengthen parent-child relationships and reduce problematic behaviors such as tantrums, physical and verbal aggression, and property destruction. Her special interests are adoptive and foster care families. Her passion is helping adults, couples, and families move from anxiety and depression to enjoyment and connection with others.