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​Sheila Kosek
​MSW LICSW LADC LSSW

about sheila

​Sheila Lynn Kosek MSW LICSW LADC LSSW
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Licensed School Social Worker
Board Approved Clinical Social Work Supervisor
​​​Sheila holds a master's degree in clinical social work from the University of St. Thomas/College of St. Catherine, a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from Metropolitan State University, and an associate of arts degree in chemical dependency counseling from Minneapolis Community College. She has over 40 years of experience providing mental health and addiction related counseling to all age groups in outpatient mental health and treatment settings, hospitals, rehabilitation programs, and K-12 special education programs. Sheila is extensively trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma. She is also trained in The Comprehensive Resource Model, a wholistic approach to addressing and integrating trauma. Additionally, Sheila is trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, a mind/body/sensory approach to healing, and has advanced training in Mind/Body Medicine theory, techniques, group facilitation, and has completed Phase 1 training in the technique of Brainspotting. Sheila believes it is a courageous decision to pursue personal growth. She provides a safe, confidential and caring environment where clients are respected and supported without judgment. She enjoys working collaboratively with clients from a strength-based approach to address their life challenges and goals. She encourages clients to discover their unique inner guidance. Sheila works from a client-centered, holistic/integrative framework, utilizing mind/body techniques, brain science research, developmental/attachment approaches and mindfulness skills. These may include integrating breath techniques, guided imagery, movement, emotional self-regulation skills, family of origin exploration, and focused awareness/relaxation/stress reduction skills. These approaches to the healing process offer understanding and compassion for oneself as a prelude to lasting change. Sheila believes clients are experts in their lives and strives to honor each clients evolving needs, goals, and timing throughout the therapy process. Sheila welcomes the opportunity to work with pre-teens/teens, adults, families, and elder/seniors. Clinical specialties include: depression, anxiety (including panic), trauma and post traumatic stress disorder, relationship and family of origin issues, addiction and co-dependency recovery issues, life transitions, workplace challenges, and stress management.  She has a special interest in working with dual diagnosis (mental health/addictions/co-dependency) and with clients choosing to enhance recovery lifestyles or struggling with recovery. She specializes in working with clients pursuing a meditative/yoga/spiritual path who are experiencing emotional challenges. She is a Minnesota Board approved clinical social work supervisor and provides clinical supervision to graduate and post graduate social workers. She endeavors to assist clients to realize their inner wisdom and to live it fully. Sheila has practiced meditation,yoga, and mindfulness for 30 years and believes nature is a great healer. “There is something inside you that will always tell you the truth” ~Swami Rama  

​Brian Moore
​MA LPCC

about brian

Brian Moore, MA LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
​​​​Brian holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology for kids and teens from Bethel University as well as a post-master’s certificate in couples counseling from Northcentral University. He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in sociology from University of MN-Morris. Brian has worked in the mental health field since 2011. He enjoys working with individuals (5+); couples, and families on a variety of issues including: anxiety, medical trauma, trauma, attachment/relational concerns, LGBTQIA issues, parenting skills, relationship issues, divorce, life transitions, and work stress. Brian believes in an eclectic/integrated approach to therapy, drawing from several approaches including schema therapy, emotionally focused therapy, family systems theory, & cognitive behavioral therapy. Brian is also trained in trauma focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Brian has a client-centered, supportive, strength-based, and empathetic approach to therapy that supports clients in empowering themselves and achieving their goals. Brian believes in encouraging and challenging clients through kindness and being straight-forward while providing support on their journey to feeling fulfilled and being the best person they can be. 

​Amber Schneider
​MSW LICSW

about amber

​Amber Schneider, MSW LICSW
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
​Amber holds a master’s degree in clinical social work from the University of Minnesota, and has over 10 years of experience providing clinical services to in a variety of mental health settings. A majority of her professional career has been providing individual therapy to adults with a focus on the treatment of trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, life transitions, relationship issues, and boundaries. Amber is certified in EMDR and utilizes this therapeutic approach in conjunction with other approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing. Amber believes our best healing happens when our voices can be heard and she endeavors to create safe and trusting relationships with her clients. Amber strives to validate and support her clients while also challenging them to meet their own individualized goals by changing their thought patterns and behaviors. 

“Family pathology rolls from generation to generation like a fire in the woods taking down everything in its path until one person, in one generation, has the courage to turn and face the flames. That person brings peace to his ancestors and spares the children that follow.” — Terry Real.

“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” ― Rumi

​Maria Trenda
​MSW LGSW

about maria

​Maria Trenda, MSW LGSW
Licensed Graduate Social Worker
Supervisor: Catherine Tamayo, MS LPCC
​​Maria holds a master’s degree in clinical social work from the University of St. Thomas/St. Catherine University and a bachelors degree from the College of St. Benedict/St. Johns University. She holds a certification in the evidenced based treatment for PTSD called Prolonged Exposure Therapy under the supervision and guidance of Tracey Lichner and appointed by Dr. Edna Foa from the Center for Treatment and Study of Anxiety under the University of Pennsylvania. Maria has been working in the mental health field for over 5 years and specializes in working with adults struggling with PTSD/trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders & panic, eating disorders, grief & loss, relational difficulties, and other adjustment related concerns. She uses a variety of theories and techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing to achieve a client-centered, strengths-based, and collaborative therapeutic approach. Maria hopes to offer a safe and supportive environment to explore and work through the challenges that life brings.

​Mitchell Kujak
​MS

about mitchell

​Mitchell Kujak, MS
Supervisor: Catherine Tamayo, MS LPCC
​​Mitchell holds a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from the University of Wisconsin – Stout and holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and family science from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. He has experience working in a variety of mental health settings and particularly enjoys working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, including OCD and panic, symptoms from traumatic experiences, developmental trauma, depression, relational issues, communication difficulties, emotion regulation, and gender & sexuality concerns & issues specific to LGBTQIA+ individuals. Mitchell enjoys supporting adults and adolescents as individuals as well as in relational contexts. He takes a strengths-based and client-centered therapeutic approach and draws from a variety of theories and therapeutic techniques including the following: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems Theory, and Mindfulness.

​Lilia Pachenko
​MA LMFT

about lilia

​Lilia Pachenko, MA LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
​​​​Lilia holds a master's degree in marriage and family therapy from Saint Mary's University. She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology with an emphasis on family studies from the University of Saint Thomas. Lilia has worked in the metal health field since 2011. She enjoys working with individuals, couples and families on a variety of issues including: anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, attachment/relational concerns, parenting skills, relationship issues, divorce, life transitions, and work stress. Lilia believes in an eclectic approach to therapy, drawing from several approaches including: emotionally focused therapy, attachment theory, family systems theory, & cognitive behavioral therapy. She has also completed Level 2 Training in Gottman method couples therapy to help client’s work through a variety of relationship stressors. For her work with parenting concerns, she has been trained in Circle of Security-Parenting, an evidence based intervention program for parents and children that focuses on relationships from an attachment-based perspective. Lilia has a client-centered, supportive, and empathetic approach to therapy that supports clients in fulfilling their goals. She believes in challenging and encouraging clients to be their best selves so they can reach their full potential. She has a straight-forward, yet kind approach that she uses to walk alongside clients in their journey of self-discovery.

Courtney Sellberg
​MA LPC

about courtney

​Courtney Sellberg, MA LPC
Therapist
​Supervisor: Catherine Tamayo, MS LPCC
Courtney holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology from the University of St. Thomas. 
As a therapist, Courtney strives to establish a safe, non-judgmental environment through a person-centered approach. Courtney believes in working collaboratively with her clients, utilizing each client’s strengths and readiness to change to reach a common goal. She values building a genuine and authentic relationship with her clients, as is essential to the counseling process. Courtney draws upon elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT) and Narrative therapy, and is trained in Tobacco Cessation Treatment training and motivational interviewing. 
Courtney has experience working with kids and adults, providing individual and group therapy that focuses on the following areas: psychoeducation on mental health symptoms, coping skills, stress regulation, anger management, goal and boundary setting, healthy relationship building, medication management, mindfulness and mental health and stigma. Courtney has worked with a variety of populations experiencing ADHD, anxiety disorders, mood disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. In addition, she has experience working with Veterans recovering from trauma, in a group setting that integrated a spiritual and relational component into therapy. 

Kellan Vencil
​MA LPCC LADC

about Kellan

​Kellan Vencil, MA LPCC, LACD
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 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 interests include mindfulness based stress reduction, meditation, physical and mental health concerns.

My Treatment Approach:
I work from psycho-dynamic, DBT, CBT, and 12 step facilitation theoretical frameworks. I come from a strength-based, solution focused and person centered approach with clients' goals in mind.

Jeanette McGie
MSW LICSW

about jeanette

​Jeanette McGie, MSW LICSW
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
​​Many times in life our story takes an unexpected turn and we struggle with feeling lost, hopeless, anxious, and fearful. We lose track of who we are and where we are going.

As a therapist, Jeanette values walking alongside her clients during these moments. Our life story often doesn’t work out the way we had predicted. Someone passes away too soon, the birth of a child is traumatic instead of bringing joy, you or a spouse struggles with infertility instead of becoming a parent, fear and anxiety grips you, or intense depression pulls you into the depths of a hole that you feel you cannot climb out from and escape. 

Jeanette McGie is an Attachment-based therapist who has practiced for 5 years. She earned her Masters in Clinical Social Work at the University of St. Thomas/St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota. She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She is trained by Postpartum Support International and is listed as a recommended provider by Postpartum Support Minnesota.

One of Jeanette’s passions is working with moms and dads who are struggling with postpartum mood disorder such as Postpartum Anxiety and Postpartum Depression. She enjoys being able to support them while they step into this new part of their life and work through the joys and struggles of parenting. She is also passionate about working with families who are struggling with infertility and the disappointment and sadness that comes when becoming a parent takes a different path than you had planned. Additionally, Jeanette enjoys working with children, adolescents, and their families as they grow in their relationships with each other and navigate the different mental health concerns that may present themselves during those times in life

Jeanette uses a client center-based therapy that meets the client where they are and that understands the history of his or her trauma and early attachment to support the client with his or her mental health concerns. She uses Internal Family System Therapy, Play Therapy, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy. She assesses what the individual’s early attachment was or is and how it has impacted his or her development and relationship to the world around him or her. She also assesses the family dynamics and how they have impacted the person's development and interaction with others.

In Jeanette’s personal time she enjoys spending time with her husband, two kids, and friends. She loves the outdoors and enjoys camping, hiking, canoeing, and gardening. She also enjoys reading a good book and snuggling with her dog, Gracie.

Lauren Schlatter
​MA LPCC LADC

about lauren

​Lauren Schlatter, MA LPCC, LACD
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
​Lauren obtained her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Minnesota and her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from the Minnesota Professional School of Psychology at Argosy University. Lauren is licensed as a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC). Her clinical interests include family systems, trauma, mental health and chemical dependency counseling. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her four children and traveling.

Jodi Smith
​MS LMFT

about jodi

​Jodi Smith, MS LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Jodi holds a master's degree in marriage and family therapy from St. Cloud State University. She has over 10 years of experience in the mental health field treating children, adolescents, couples, and families. As a Christian, she finds purpose and fulfillment in her work that leads her to be compassionate and understanding throughout the client’s healing process. She instills hope and enlightenment as the client shares their story, and where that story is held delicately throughout the therapeutic process. Jodi’s approach is influenced by family systems and attachment theory. Jodi is trained in Brainspotting, Phase 1, by David Grande. Also, trained in Gottman’s Level 1 Relational Therapy Model. She assists clients toward becoming empowered by their self-worth, and works collaboratively to reach their ideal goal of success and progress. She provides a supportive, humorous, and safe environment where she makes it possible to connect on a therapeutic level. Her special interests and enthusiasm surround work with: couples, marital difficulties, intimacy concerns, interpersonal communication, boundary setting, women’s issues, parenting skills, adolescents, children, attachment disturbances, child development, unresolved or ambiguous loss, Christian counseling and spirituality, trauma, self-esteem, financial management, work related issues, anxiety, depression, sensory integration issues, self and emotional regulation, developmental stages of the life span, and stress management.
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​Between stimulus and response there is a space.
In that space is our power to choose our response
In our response lies our growth and our freedom
              Viktor Fankl

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
John 1:5

​"When action
meets compassion,
lives change."