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. 

​Katelyn Hejna
​MA LPCC

about katelyn

​Katelyn Hejna, MA LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
​Katelyn holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Central Michigan University and a master's degree in counseling from Franciscan University of Steubenville.  She has over 12 years of experience providing therapy services to children, adolescents, and their families.  Katelyn worked in a K-12 school setting for 5 years providing mental health services before transitioning to providing therapy in the outpatient setting. 

Katelyn focuses on treating the whole child while utilizing techniques from a variety of treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Play Therapy, and Behavior Modification.  She also incorporates parent psychoeducation into sessions, believing that parental involvement in therapy is key for the child's success in developing coping skills and working towards improved mental health.

Katelyn has experience helping children and teens with a variety of mental health concerns including but not limited to depression, anxiety, school stress, self-esteem issues, self-harm, grief & loss, bullying, ADHD, behavioral issues, and adjustment disorders.

​Phillip Martin
​MA LPCC

about phillip (Phill)

​Phillip Martin, MA LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
​Phill holds a master's Degree in educational psychology from CSPP program the University of Minnesota, a bachelor's degree in psychology from Bethel University, and is a LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor).  He has worked in the mental health field for nearly a decade and thrives with populations struggling with addictions, adjusting to life events, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, and complex trauma, to name a few.
His therapeutic approach is non-pathological, educational, and highly curious.  He works eclectically and utilizes approaches from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).  You’re likely to hear phrases such as “how couldn’t you respond that way” as a way to explore the functionality of protective behaviors and thought processes rather than a judgment or label about your experience.  
Phill believes that his role in therapy as a specialist is to join you, the expert, on your journey with support, unity, and compassion to assist in healing inner wounds so they do not turn into suffering.  He values making meaningful and trusting relationships with his clients to support their holistic wellbeing.  This is achieved through being simultaneously supportive and direct to help explore new, healthier avenues for one’s health.
In his time outside the therapy office, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, learning more about horticulture and sustainability, listening to both new and familiar music, as well as learning new cooking practices and techniques. 
“Our parts can sometimes be disruptive or harmful, but once they’re unburdened, they return to their essential goodness. When we learn to love all our parts, we can learn to love all people―and that will contribute to healing the world” – Dick Schwartz

Kellan Vencil
​MA LPCC LADC

about Kellan

​Kellan Vencil, MA LPCC, LADC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
I have been working in the field of mental health for over seven years and joined Rum River in 2021. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC). I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I completed training and education for Addictions Counseling at the Training for Addictions Professionals program in Lincoln, Nebraska and received a Masters of Science degree in Clinical Counseling from Bellevue University.

Specialties:
I specialize in providing mental health and substance use related therapy in both individual and group formats. I work with adolescents and adults in the areas of anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and substance use.

My Treatment Approach:
I make a conscious and deliberate effort to meet clients where they are and offer perspective based on their own specific needs according to their goals and mental/emotional health orientations In the field of addiction, I draw on personal experience to offer hope, guidance, and insight into those who struggle. Furthermore, I offer specialized mental health assistance in the areas of mindfulness, interpersonal relationship concerns, distress tolerance, and emotional regulation. I come from a strength-based, solution focused and person centered approach with clients' goals in mind. I work from psycho-dynamic, DBT, CBT, and 12 step facilitation theoretical frameworks. My hope is to offer relief and coping skills to those dealing with difficult life situations and associated painful, difficult, or unwanted mental health symptoms. I offer healing and personal growth through building on strengths and applying skills and insight along the road to recovery.

Elk River Office

11090 183rd Cir NW
​Suite A 
Elk River, MN 55330​

​"When action
meets compassion,
lives change."