Teletherapy Option
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​​While many of our providers listed at the office locations are now beginning to see clients in person, teletherapy will always continue to be an ongoing option for our clients with all therapists. 

Amber Buren
​MA LMFT

about amber

​Amber Buren, MA LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Amber holds a master's degree in counseling and psychological services and a certificate in marriage and family therapy from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota as well a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. Amber has over 14 years of mental health experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Her areas of interest include grief/loss, relationships, parenting, self-esteem, trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, and health/wellness. Her theoretical approach includes a family systems background infused with techniques and interventions from dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment theory, and narrative therapy. Amber strives to create a safe and warm therapeutic relationship working collaboratively with clients ages 12+ on their path of healing and growth both within themselves and their relationships.

​Judy Kumenda
​MA LPCC

about judy

​Judy Kumenda, MA LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
​​​I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who works with individuals, families, and couple’s ages 14 and older. I have more than 20 years of experience working in the mental health field, in a variety of settings.   
My approach is eclectic, and I utilize modalities such as person-centered, talk therapy, strength-based therapy, internal family systems, solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR). These dynamic modalities allow me to implement an interactive style that is dialogue driven. I view clients as the experts of their lives and my job is to be a teacher, cheerleader, coach, or sounding board who helps clients achieve their goals. It is this shared experience which creates trust, which is the foundation to a safe and effective therapeutic relationship. I strive to include warmth, sensitivity and honesty, as I support individuals in developing an understanding and compassion for themselves on their path to healing and growth. I believe healing is possible for all.  
I am able to complete diagnostic assessments as to identify mental health diagnoses & develop comprehensive treatment plans as to set intentions for care. 
My specialty areas include: anxiety, depression, navigating life transitions, trauma, grief and loss, identity development, relationship difficulties and self-esteem issues. 

Katie Shaw
​MSW LICSW

about katie

​Katie Shaw, MSW LICSW
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
​​ ​Katie holds a master's degree in clinical social work from Augsburg College in Minneapolis, MN. She has over 15 years experience in the mental health field, with the majority of her professional experience providing psychotherapy to adults individually and in a group setting. Katie has interest and expertise working with adults who seek partnership with their therapist and want to learn skills to manage/overcome depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and/or psychosis. Katie is also comfortable and competent working with co-occurring disorders with chemical dependency as she has previously facilitated a mental health/chemical health group for 10 years. She values working with each of her client's to determine the best approach for treatment. Katie is a Certified Practitioner of Adaptive Internal Relational (AIR) Network, with preference for this modality. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Other treatment techniques used may also include Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Rogerian, and heart-centered approaches that are based in her client's current strengths and support system. Katie's holistic approach to mental health care reflects her desire to help her client's learn how to resolve their own problems, establish their own resources, trust their own selves, and honor their own needs. Ultimately, it is her hope and intention that through therapy, client's can overcome their internal barriers to achieve their own powerful results.

Leah Faiad
​MS LMFT

about Leah

​Leah Faiad, MS LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
​​Leah holds a master's degree in marriage and family therapy from the University of Wisconsin-Stout and a bachelor's degree in child youth and family studies from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Leah believes in empowering clients to access their own strengths by utilizing a solution focused perspective to overcome life’s challenges. Leah enjoys working with individuals and families across the lifespan, including children, teens, adults, couples and families. She utilizes both talk therapy and child centered play therapy when appropriate to facilitate the healing process. Her special areas of interest include anxiety, depression, family conflict, parenting stress, life transitions, trauma and sexuality. She provides individuals with a variety of mindfulness based techniques to increase ones ability to manage difficult emotions and improve overall self awareness. Leah aspires to create a warm and and non-judgmental environment for clients to find healing and inner peace. 

​Allison Merriman
​MA LMFT

about allison

​Allison Merriman, MA LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist​
Allison holds a master's degree in counseling psychology with a family psychology concentration from the University of Saint Thomas.  Allison also holds a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Gustavus Adolphus College.  Allison has been working in the mental health field for over 10 years and has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in residential treatment and day treatment settings, outpatient mental health clinics, and medical clinics. In therapy, Allison focuses on listening to people in order understand their struggles and goals.  She aims to bring a sense of trust, non-judgmental presence, humor, and validation to her work. Allison works together with people to develop a plan for working toward the changes they desire to make.  Allison enjoys using creative, solution-focused approaches when helping people make changes.  She also focuses heavily on a cognitive-behavioral approach.  Special areas of interest include depression, anxiety, trauma, self-harm, grief, family and blended family dynamics, and adjustment to life stressors.  Allison has obtained intensive trainings in treatment of trauma including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT).   She has also undergone intensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) which provides skill-based treatment for emotional, behavioral, and relational difficulties.

​Sarah Theisen, MS LPC
​ATR-P

about sarah

​Sarah Theisen, MS LPC, ATR-P
Licensed Professional Counselor, Art Therapist 
Supervisor: Jessica Bauman-Matheis
​MA LPC LPCC
​​Sarah holds a master's degree in art therapy with an emphasis in counseling from Mount Mary University. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and studio art from the University of Minnesota, Morris.  Sarah has experience working with children, teens, and adults in an inpatient, partial hospitalization, residential, and outpatient setting. She enjoys working with those who might be struggling with anxiety, depression, stress management, trauma, grief, self-esteem, and disordered eating. Sarah’s approach to therapy is integrative art therapy approach which could include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), narrative therapy, trauma-informed care, and a strength-based perspective. Sarah believes there is no “one size fits all” to therapy so the goal is to co-create a therapeutic approach and relationship that works best for the client and their needs. Sometimes words fail or sometimes there is nothing in the dictionary to capture the essence of how we are doing. This is where the power of art comes into effect. Art therapy makes it possible to express what is difficult, and sometimes impossible, to communicate with words. No experience with art materials is required to try art therapy. The creative process, combined with the verbal discussion, allows space to integrate healing on a cognitive, biological, and emotional level.  

Dr. Jenny Holdredge
MA PsyD LMFT

about jenny

Dr. Jenny Holdredge, MA PsyD LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Board Approved LMFT & LPCC Supervisor
Intern & Pre-licensed Clinical Supervisor
Clinic Director/Owner​
Jenny holds a doctoral degree in clinical psychology and a master's degree in marriage & family therapy and professional counseling from Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University.  She has over 18 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.

Alexandra Newman
MPS LADC

about alex

​Alexandra Newman, MPS LADC
Therapist
Dr. Jenny Holdredge, PsyD LMFT, Supervisor
Alex graduated with a Masters in Integrated Behavioral Health from the University of Minnesota, she also has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Minnesota. She is currently licensed as an alcohol and drug counselor (LADC) and is under supervision for mental health licensure (LPCC). Alex specializes in working with unresolved trauma, grief and loss, mood disorders, infertility and is certified as a Prolonged Exposure clinician. Her work experience includes adult co-occurring populations in outpatient and hospital inpatient settings. Alex is a combat veteran, she has experience and passion working with other military veterans. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family, working out, cars, kayaking, and traveling.

Mallory (Getchell) Tufte
​MA

about mallory

​Mallory (Getchell) Tufte, MA
Therapist
Supervisor: Dr. Jenny Holdredge, PsyD LMFT
Mallory holds a master's degree in counseling psychology from the Graduate School of Professional Psychology at the University of St. Thomas. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in child psychology from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Mallory has experience working with adults in a Partial Hospitalization Program, providing in-home behavioral therapy to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, crisis intervention, and working with children and adolescents at an inpatient hospital. She is passionate about parent/child attachment, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. She enjoys working with people of all ages. Mallory’s approach to therapy is integrative, incorporating empathy, mindfulness based intervention, self-care, acceptance, and commitment to change. She strives to adapt therapy to meet each client’s unique needs, while using their strengths to get them to where they would like to be.

Andover Office

1875 Station Parkway NW
Andover, MN  55304

​"When action
meets compassion,
lives change."