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. 

​Jessica Bauman-Matheis
​MA LPC LPCC

about jessica

Jessica Bauman-Matheis, MA LPC LPCC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Board Approved LPC/LPCC Supervisor
​​​​Jessica holds a master’s degree in counseling and psychological services from Saint Mary’s University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.  

Specialties:
Anxiety, depression, infidelities, sexual trauma, LGBTQIA, poly/kink affirming, relational and sexualities concerns, depression, stress management/reduction, self worth, family system dynamics

Treatment Approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma-informed, Psychodynamic, Evidence-Based Treatment, Mind/Body Approach

Populations:
​Individuals 20+, Couples

From Jessica:
If you are reading this, then you are willing to take the incredible first steps in considering yourself and your mental health healing process. My name is Jessica Bauman-Matheis and I am a licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) as well as a Board Approved LPC/LPCC Supervisor.
I am pansexual-identified and affirmative, sex positive therapist that has 17+years’ experience working within a gender diverse community and the LBQTIA+ communities. I specialize in working with both individuals, dyads, and triads desiring to explore their intimacies concerns, coupled with other mental health concerns such as infidelities, anxiety, depression, mood regulation, work and life stressors. I am passionate about reaching humans needing to de-escalate emotional conflict, deepen safety and transparency, as well as strengthen compatibility and connection.
My clinical approach blends both directness and compassionate to navigate in your life’s explorations and concerns. My clients can expect a compassionate and collaborative emotionally safe space to heal from their past wounds, strengthen their emotional wellness, and improve their relationships for lasting and meaningful change.
If you are experiences marginalization or shame around aspects of your identity, we will work together on how you can gain more freedom to become your authentic self. To assist you in getting to know me better, here are some fun facts about me:
*I provide Animal Assisted Therapy during in person sessions with my Pit/Lab rescue named Dino
*I am an Enneagram 8
*My spirit animal is a Hawk
*I am a certified Reiki therapist
*I am a registered yoga instructor 
*I have 30+ tattoos 

Supervision w/Jessica:
​I am a MN Behavioral Health & Therapy Board Approved Supervisor since 2012 and can provide supervision for any person working towards licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Supervision approach: I utilize a mixture of direct and compassion, person centered approach to supervision. My preference includes clinicians come ready to relay cases as an informative narrative style. We will focus in on specific questions, case conceptualization, practical techniques with measurable outcomes, along with providing an emotional safe and supportive place to explore “when you feel stuck with a client.” Supervision will also include professional development, competence and self-care for the clinician.
All individual and group Supervisor will be held in my Blaine office
Cost:
 Individual supervision by appointment is $120 per hour
Group Supervision by appointment is $45 per hour per person (3-5 individuals per group)

Luke McLain
​MS LMFT

about luke

​Luke McLain, MS LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
​​​​Luke holds a master's degree in counseling psychology from St. Cloud State University and a graduate certificate in marriage & family therapy from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. He holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Minnesota - Morris. Luke has worked in mental health since 1999. He enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families on a variety of issues including: relationship issues, divorce, kids and adolescents, single parenting, stress management, personality issues, anxiety, mood disorders, self-esteem, trauma, grief/loss, chemical health, and parenting skills. He is skilled at connecting and working with children and adolescents. Luke interacts with clients from a client-centered and collaborative perspective, and works to assist the client(s) to clarify and drive the direction of their goals and therapy. He strives to provide a secure working relationship (which includes the occasional use of humor) in which to explore the presenting issues and has a calm comforting demeanor. He draws from a variety of theoretical approaches and interventions including, but not limited to, family systems theory, attachment theory, play therapy, mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral theory, and emotionally-focused therapy. Luke believes that being flexible and having variety in life, is often beneficial to people and improves the life they are living. 

​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 on their path of healing and growth both within themselves and their relationships.

​Brendan Sheehan
​MA LPCC LADC

about brendan

​Brendan Sheehan, MA LPCC LADC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Brendan holds master's Degree from Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies and a bachelor's of Arts from Saint John’s University. Brendan joins the team at Rum River Counseling with experience as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor since 2012 and as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor since 2017.

Brendan works with individuals aged 12-70, including couples and teens. His areas of focus include: addiction, family members of those affected by addiction, depression, identity, loneliness, and life changes.

Certifications include:
- Trauma informed therapy– Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
- Yoga instructor with 400 hour teacher training

Brendan believes therapy is a process of gaining insight and awareness in order to change behaviors towards a more fulfilling life filled with peace, joy, happiness, and meaningful relationships. His therapeutic approach is informed by principles of spirituality including Christianity and Buddhism, as well as existential thinking around purpose and meaning of life. Client's have described Brendan's presence as calm, patient, and non-judgmental.

In his free time, Brendan enjoys spending time with his newborn son, wife and dog. His interests outside of work include: basketball, baseball, meditation, and yoga.​

Leslie Lindberg
​MA

about leslie

​Leslie Lindberg, MA
Therapist
Supervisor: Dr. Jenny Holdredge, PsyD LMFT
Leslie holds a master’s degree in counseling and psychological services, and a certificate in addiction studies from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in psychology, with a minor in child psychology from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Leslie has experience working with adults in outpatient settings who experienced depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use concerns. She employs a mindfulness and strengths-based approach to understand the unique perspectives and experiences of each individual and work to empower clients towards change in a safe, welcoming environment. Her therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. In her free time, Leslie enjoys reading, coffee, cooking, photography, learning new things, and spending time with family and her cat. 

Blaine Office

11870 Ulysses St. NE
​Suite 200
Blaine, MN  55434

​"When action
meets compassion,
lives change."