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Meeting are held on Zoom the first Saturday of Every Month at 10 am.- 12 pm.Please email us at [email protected] to receive the linkFebruary 7th 2026Grief & Loss - Adlerian StylePresented byChris Garwick-Foley, MA, LPCey, MA, LPCFebruary 7, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. CT on Zoom(Free to attend, all are welcome, & come as you are)About the presentation:Grief is the natural, expected response to any loss, large or small. It becomes complicated grief when its effects last longer than three months following the loss. Alfred Adler saw that grief was an integral part of society and relationships. By understanding the personality (i.e., motivation for behavior, in Adlerian philosophy), one can best understand how to support, and indeed, process the effects of grief on the individual.Goals/Objectives of the Presentation:Participants will learn about the wide scope of events that can create grief.
Participants will learn about the three distinct types of grief.
Participants will learn about the array of things about which people grieve.
Participants will learn about grief behaviors of each personality type, as defined by Adler.
Participants will learn about the continuing effects of griefAbout the presenter:Back in the days when electric typewriters were the high-tech method of preparing term papers, and college research was conducted with card files in musty libraries Chris earned her BA in Speech-Communications. During a 20-year period she lovingly refers to as her “past life," she worked in the field of publications marketing. After waking up one morning wondering why she had spent so much time in the field she decided to try to find out, and earned her MA in counseling and psychotherapy from Adler Graduate School.
Changing careers was been one of the best decisions Chris has ever made! Each day she is fascinated, encouraged and energized by the work she is able to do with people who are stuck in their journey and willing to explore the way out.
Currently, Chris has a remote private practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Her practice is based on the knowledge that we are all holistic beings with physical, emotional and spiritual dimensions, dynamically interwoven to produce the unique individuals we are. Chris's passion is understanding and promoting the influence of bio-chemistry (nutritional and environmental factors) and physiology on behavior and, conversely, how one's belief systems influence one's physical health. Chris is certified in Interactive Guided Imagery (sm) and Thought Field Therapy. Chris also has additional training in behavioral nutrition, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR ), and NeuroModulation Technique therapy.
Chris and her husband share their lives with four cats, (although the count, according to our most mature “housemate,” is three humans and three cats). They also find joy in their menagerie of urban wildlife who have made their yard home. They feel fortunate to be living in God's Backyard with the western shore of Lake Superior never too far away for a relaxing low-tech respite from big city life.March 7th 2026Senescing with AdlerPresented by Louise Ferry, PhD, LP, LMFTAlfred Adler developed concepts that are relatable to all no matter what stage of life we might be entering. We are constantly striving towards a “felt plus” as well as away form a “felt minus”. This continues to be present throughout our entire life, even as we are entering those later stages. This workshop will provide information on the changes that take place as we age as well as Adlerian interventions that can be used with those who would be classified as “older” in our society. These interventions are relatable to helping older individuals also to work towards that “felt plus”.Goals of the PresentationDescribe the changes that take place biologically, cognitively, and emotionally as we enter our later years.Describe the various types of dementiaIdentify interventions that we might use with those who are entering this later stage of life in our therapeutic work.Identify Adlerian concepts related to working with those in the later stages of life including using the Crucial Cs.Presenter Biography:
Louise Ferry is a licensed psychologist and licensed marriage and family therapist in Minnesota. She is a board approved supervisor in the Marriage and Family licensure of Minnesota. Louise is semi-retired and works part-time in a behavioral health unit in a local medical facility. She also is an adjunct professor at the Adler Graduate School in Minnesota. She has provided presentations in several different locations, including NASAP. She also has a major in music from her undergraduate studies and loves to travel.April 4th 2026 -TBAMay 2nd 2026 -Danae Ashley -June, 2026 -To be announcedJuly- August 2026 -No MeetingsSeptember 4th, 2026- Paula Hemming- Adlerian Life Coaching

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ABKathleen Bischel Beddow, MA, LMFTOpen Circle Therapy, PLLC821 Raymond Ave., Baker Ct., Ste. 440, St. Paul, MN 55114Phone: 651-238-9219 Email: [email protected]Hours: Mon.-Sat., 8-7Types of Therapy Specialties: I use a variety of psycho-social-educational, psychotherapy, mindfulness and meditation, Adlerian concepts, genogram work, Inner Child, stress and anxiety reduction through the use of breathing techniques and other evidence-based techniques to raise awareness of mind and body connection, and family systems theory in my practice. I work with clients with high anxiety and stress of all ages. I also have a focus on young career women with or without children. I see many parents and siblings of developmentally impaired, or individuals with ASD or other significant neurological challenges. I also work with parents and siblings of individuals with serious substance abuse issues. I work with adults who are going through high conflict divorce.Clientele: Children, teens, adults, divorce, parents, familiesInsurance: All except Health Partners or CignaSliding Scale: Yes Credit Cards: YesAdlerian Work:Lifestyle Work: OftenOther Work: I am a trained civil, family mediator and a Social Early Neutral Evaluator for Family Court. I am a trained Parenting Time Expeditor and Parenting Consultant. I have over 80 hours of training in Mind and Body Medicine and have completed the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction training developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn.Jennifer BoydArubah Emotional Health3300 County Rd 10 #204B, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429Phone: 952-955-4946 Email: [email protected]Website: http://www.arubahemotionalhealth.comHours: M-F, 9-6Types of Therapy Specialties:Clientele: Children, teens, adultsInsurance:Sliding Scale: Yes Credit Cards: YesAdlerian Work:Lifestyle Work: OftenOther Work: Play therapyC**Rebecca Chesin *Twin Cities Relationship Resources, LLC901 Twelve Oaks Ctr. Dr., Minnetonka, MN 55391Phone: 763-458-6896 Email: Contact through website or phoneWebsite: timeforclarity.comHours: M-F, days and eveningsTypes of Therapy Specialties: Sleep issues, adults estranged from family, gifted & talented, GLBT, I incorporate elements from many models/schools of psychotherapy depending on what best serves the client.Clientele: Teens, premarital couples, adults, eldersInsurance: Private pay, HSA, FSASliding Scale: Yes Credit Cards: Yes— M/V/DAdlerian Work: I use Feedback Informed Measures to help insure clients achieve their goals.Lifestyle Work: Very oftenOther Work: Discernment counseling, insomnia and sleep issues (iCBT)D
Michelle DoerrBusiness: Anavah Consulting LLCE-mail: [email protected]www.anavahconsulting.comDays & hours: by appt almost any timeMy training in Adler is through John Reardon and Phoenix Process Consultants, as well as at the Adler Graduate School in organizational development and wellness coaching. I recently earned my Basis-A certification. I also hold certificates in Executive Leadership (Cornell) and Advanced Ecotherapy (Pacifica). Additionally, I co-teach Nature in Counseling as part of the Expressive Arts Therapy Program at Adler Graduate School. My daughter and I wrote about our experience with her childhood eating disorder, which is an Adlerian-based success story, and this brought Adler into our speaking. The book Grapevine: A Mother and Daughter’s Tangled Journey Through an Eating Disorder is available wherever books are sold.Specialties. Coaching individuals and small groups, including executive teams. See my website for workshop offerings or reach out to me directly for a customized offering.I work with: Adults, parents, and businesses.If you take insurance, name which ones. NoDo you have a sliding scale? NoDo you take credit cards? YesI work on lifestyle: OccasionallyOther types of work you do: Coaching, group workshops, and leadership development focused on connecting with yourself, others, and Earth.ERindie Eagle, MA, LPCC Northwinds Counseling Services21395 John Milless Dr #400, Rogers, MN 55374Phone: 763-370-5014 Email: [email protected]Website: http://www.encouragingresults.comHours: Tue. 10-4; Wed. 10-4Types of Therapy Specialties: Adlerian, Perfectionism, biofeedback, anger management, Accelerated Resolution Therapy. Clientele: Teens, adultsInsurance: BCBS, Medica, UCare, Preferred One, Health Partners, MA, Cigna, UMRSliding Scale: No Credit Cards: YesAdlerian Work: I love using early recollections and my favorite question on intake is about their favorite book.Lifestyle Work: Often
Other Work: Board Approved Supervisor -
LPCC’s Eagle, RindieParasol Wellness Collaborative9201 Quaday Ave NE, Ste 205, Otsego, MN 55330Phone: 763-370-5014 Email: [email protected]: http://www.encouragingresults.comHours: Mon. 10-4
Types of Therapy Specialties: Adlerian, Perfectionism, biofeedback, anger management, Accelerated Resolution Therapy. Clientele: Teens, adultsInsurance: BCBS, Medica, UCare, Preferred One, Health Partners, MA, Cigna, UMRSliding Scale: No Credit Cards: Yes
Adlerian Work: I love using early recollections and my favorite question on intake is about their favorite book.Lifestyle Work: OftenOther Work: Board Approved Supervisor - LPCC’s.
I am a HeartMath Certified Practitioner (biofeedback), certified Anger Management Treatment Provider, trained in discernment counseling (not certified yet).Jill M. Ellington, LMFT
Brave Soul Counseling Services, LLC
8944 Indahl Ave. S., PO Box 489, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Phone: 612-242-1224
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.bravesoul.org
Hours: Tues.-Sat. 8-6 (Fri/Sat 8-1)
Types of Therapy Specialties: See website
Clientele: Children, teens, adults, pre-marital couples, divorce, parents, families, blended families, couples
Insurance: In network: BC/BS, Preferred One, MA, Tricare, state Medica plans. Out of network: All other plans
Sliding Scale: Yes Credit Cards: Yes
Adlerian Work:
Lifestyle Work: Very oftenFTina Feigal, M.S., Ed.Business name: Center for the Challenging Child/Anu Family ServicesBusiness address: Anu – 901 Fourth St., Hudson, WI 54016Contact phone number: 651-443-1786E-mail [email protected]Website address: http://www.parentingmojo.comDays & hours clients are seen: T-Fr 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Types of psychotherapy, counseling and any specialties. Parent Coaching for parents of children of all ages.I work with: Parents, teachers, caregivers.If you take insurance, name which ones: Health Savings Accounts pay for coaching, as does Sand Creek EAP.Do you have a sliding scale? NoDo you take credit cards? YesOther types of work: Presenting on challenging child behavior, anxiety in children, and parenting with narcissistic exes, and a wide variety of other topics.
cxLouise Ferry, PhD, LP, LMFTBusiness name: SCMC
Business address: Morris, MN 56267
Contact phone number: 320-766-3554
E-mail : [email protected][email protected]Days & hours clients are seen: Thursdays and FridaysI work with: Children, teens, adults, pre-marital couples or divorce, parents, families, blended families; dementia patients and their families, SPMI clients, anger management.If you take insurance, name which ones: All insurance companiesDo you have a sliding scale? Only in the Stevens County area yesDo you take credit cards? YesI work on lifestyle: Very oftenOther types of work you do: Psychological testing to include ADHD, IQ, achievement, and personality instruments. I also can administer the Thematic Apperception Test.I am a board approved supervisor in Minnesota for LMFT. I am also a faculty member at the Adler Graduate School and a graduate of the Adler Graduate School.Tim Francisco, LPCCTimothy Francisco Psychotherapy/Calli Institute11334 86th Ave N.Maple Grove, MN 55369Phone: 763-255-2125 Email: [email protected]Website: http://www.calliinstitute.comHours: M.-Th., 3-8Types of Therapy Specialties: Psychodynamic, relational, Adlerian, EMDRClientele: Adults, divorce, group therapy, men’s issues, incest survivors, PTSDInsurance: AllSliding Scale: No Credit Cards: YesAdlerian Work:Lifestyle Work: OccasionallyWendy Frieze, MA in LPCC and Art Therapy— not licensed yetBusiness: NuWay HouseAddress: 2220 Central Ave. NE, Mpls. 55418Phone: 651-328-7762Hours: Thursday—Group art therapyE-mail: [email protected]Types of psychotherapy, counseling, specialties: Art therapist for MICD outpatients Addiction Recovery groupsI work with: adults and recovery groups age 19 and overInsurance:Sliding scale: noCredit cards: noLifestyle work: occasionally and philosophically—oftenAdditional comments on your Adlerian work: The Lifestyle process is my best tool for questioning. I feel armed and dangerous with the Tasks of Life and Birth Timelines and Family Biblio.Other types of work: Art Therapy—create coping skills through art therapy processGDominique Greer; MA in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy Pre-LicensedBusiness name: Works at Franklin Family ServicesBusiness address: 5009 Excelsior Blvd, Suite 134 St Louis Park MN 55416Contact phone number: 612-386-7636E-mail [email protected]Website address: www.franklinfamilyservices.orgDays & hours clients are seen: Monday and Wednesday all day (more days soon)Types of psychotherapy, counseling and any specialties.I work with: Children, teens, adults, pre-marital couples or divorce, parents, families, blended families; I specialize in children who struggle with school-related issues, discipline, and socialization. I help parents via psychoeducation and engage in family therapy.If you take insurance, name which ones_Most.Do you have a sliding scale-- yes.Do you take credit cards -- yes.Check the appropriate boxI work on lifestyle--very oftenI graduated from Adler Graduate School and continue my training in couples’ counseling and family counseling. I am certified in Positive Discipline Parent Educator.Other types of work: I work with all people, especially children from 6 to 19 years old. I was a teacher for 20 years. My goal is to help families with their struggles through support and psychoeducation.HKathryn Hector, MA, LPC (WI and TX), LPCC (MN), RPTLicensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Registered Play Therapist (RPT).New Forest Counseling and Play Therapy, LLC715.201.4215
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https://www.newforestcounseling.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynhectorrpt/I work with children ages 3 and up and with parents to support positive change in families. I see clients in office in beautiful River Falls, WI, and have flexible availability throughout the week.I am a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator. Please see my website or contact me directly for more information.Catherine M. Hedberg, MA, LP2324 University Ave. W., Ste. 100, Saint Paul, MN 55114Phone: 651-434-3158 Email: [email protected]Website:Hours: T, W, ThTypes of Therapy Specialties: Adlerian emphasis, lifestyle analysis, trauma, EMDR, creativityClientele: Adults, LGBT, TransgenderInsurance: BCBSSliding Scale: Yes Credit Cards:Adlerian Work:Lifestyle Work: Very oftenOther Work: LPC supervision soonLeAnn Heimer, MALighthouse Counseling, Ltd.Phone: Email:Website: http://www.lighthousecounseling.comHours:Types of Therapy Specialties:Clientele: Children, teens, adults, pre-marital couples, divorce, parents, blended familiesInsurance: AllSliding Scale: Yes Credit Cards: Yes, and PaypalAdlerian Work:Lifestyle Work: OccasionallyOther Work: I have offices in Redwood Falls, Marshall, and WillmarEsther Hollander, MA
CAREER COUNSELOR
Esther is a Career Counselor and a Certified Gallup Clifton Strengths coach with a Master's degree in Adlerian Psychology. She is passionate about career counseling, understanding the knowing one's best fit in a job allows for long term personal and employment satisfaction along with opportunities for training and growth to consider one's options and aim for their goals. She goes to the "heart" of her client's situations, meeting them where they are and assisting them to identify their strengths to gain clarity and empowerment, pointing them towards what is "next" for them.
Esther inspires and encourages clients with empathy and compassion and easily relates to their situation having experienced job loss and career change herself during the Great Recession of 2008. Experienced in the private, government and non-profit sectors as a program manager, corporate recruiter, workshop facilitator and coach, Esther brings a breadth of knowledge and possibilities to each of her clients.
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612.964.6379Mary Louise Holmes5100 Thimsen Ave., Ste. 130, Minnetonka, MN 55345Phone: 612-581-5662 Email: [email protected]Website: marylholmescounseling.com — under constructionHours: Th. and Fri.; Wed. upon requestTypes of Therapy Specialties: Struggling teens with ADHD, addictions, etc.; individuals and couples in divorce; high conflict divorce; children, teens of divorced familiesClientele: Children, teens, adults, pre-marital couples or divorce, parents, families, blended familiesInsurance:Sliding Scale: No Credit Cards: YesAdlerian Work: I am just setting up my business while studying to take the national exam again, likely in December.Lifestyle Work: OccasionallyI
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MKathleen Matay, Licensed Professional Counselor (Virginia)
LifeStance Health
1360 Beverly Road, Suite 200, McLean VA 22101
703.838.5832
[email protected]
Website address: https://lifestance.com/provider/therapist/va/mclean/kathleen-matay/
Days & hours: Mon - Thurs, 8am to 5pm
I work with: teens, adults, pre marital couples or divorce, parents, families, blended families (please see bio for additional info, link provided above)
Insurance: Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, United Health Care, possibly others
Do you have a sliding scale: Reduced Fee Available
Do you take credit cards: Yes
Adlerian theory underpins the work I do: family constellation, birth order, early recollections, lifestyle, sense of inferiority, striving. I believe behavior is adaptive and
seek to understand purpose and movement.Other types of work you do: Trauma-informed, ADHD, Parenting consultations, person-centered.Christine Mattila, LPCC license trackVance Creek

Marcia Mayo, MARiver’s Edge Counseling & Educational Services34 Water St., Ste. 3, Excelsior, MN 55331Phone: 612-990-2069 Email: [email protected]Website:Hours: M-Th, flexibleTypes of Therapy Specialties: Specializing in ADHD and related conditions, and children and adolescent therapyClientele: Children, teens, adults, parents, blended familiesInsurance:Sliding Scale: Yes Credit Cards: NoAdlerian Work:Lifestyle Work: OccasionallyOther Work: Workshops in the community on parenting issues, ADHD issues, and Collaborative Problem SolvingBarb McCleary, Postgrad pre-license MFTPhone: 952-388-8856 Email: [email protected]Website:Hours:Types of Therapy Specialties: End of life, grief, bereavement, hospice, family sexualityClientele: Parents, families, blended familiesInsurance:Sliding Scale: Credit Cards:Adlerian Work: I live half-time in Florida. Primary work is hospice families and bereavement supportLifestyle Work: Very oftenOther Work: Divorce and separation issues related—straight spouse support to family sexualityDeborah Meggitt, Clinical MFT TraineeIris Reproductive Mental Health Services1500 McAndrews Rd. W., STE. 212, Burnsville, MN 55337651-456-8469Days & hours clients are seen: evenings and weekendsE-mail [email protected]Website address: deborahmeggitt.comTypes of psychotherapy, counseling and any specialties:I received my Master’s of Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy from Adler Graduate School in 2015. Minnesota marriage and family license eligible, I am a clinical trainee at Iris Reproductive Mental Health Services. I enjoy working with infants and children, individuals, couples, and families. I have experience working in outpatient, in-home, and hospice care settings providing life skills training, individual and group therapy. With an Adlerian foundation, my approach is different for each client and situation; holistic and subjective. The characteristics of Adlerian Therapy is brief, present and future oriented, psycho-educational, integrated and eclectic. Fusion of Western therapies (cognitive behavioral therapy, brief therapy, solution-focused therapy, values clarification, etc.) with Eastern therapies (alternative, mind, body, and spirit). In addition, I am an active Pregnancy and Postpartum Support MN volunteer servicing the community by providing support, advocacy, awareness, and training about perinatal mental health in Minnesota. Trained specially in perinatal mood disorders, maternal mental health, and supporting moms, dads & couples through the transitions of preconception, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, resulting in shifts in relationships and moods.I work with: Children, teens, adults, premarital couples or divorce, parents, families, blended familiesDC: 0-3 infant/child, adults, premarital, couples, parents, families, blended, pregnancy and motherhood, infant loss, birth trauma, childhood trauma, domestic violence.Insurance: Health Partners, Cigna, BCBS, Preferred One or out of pocket/cash rate $40/pay pal.Sliding scale: NoCredit cards: YesLifestyle work: Very oftenOther types of work: Life Coaching and Family/Kids yoga instructorSherry L.M. Merriam, MA, LPCC-S
Iridescent Care Collaborative, LLC
3754 Pleasant Ave, Suite 205, Minneapolis, MN 55409Phone: 952-210-4082Email: [email protected]Website: www.iridescentcare.comHours: Mon-Fri, 10-3Types of psychotherapy, counseling and any specialties: My passion is for clients I love to call Midlife Misfits and Sensitives -- artists, geeks/nerds, kink/BDSM folk, Queer and Trans folk, ethical non-monogamists including polyamorists, Pagans and other religious minorities, witches, punks, activists, healthcare providers, folks with chronic illness/physical disability, etc. I work with teens, adults, couples, parents, families, blended families, polyfamiliesInsurance: Out-of-network billing available for all plans.Sliding Scale: NoCredit Cards: YesAdlerian Work: Very oftenLifestyle Work: Very oftenOther Work: Somatic, Narrative, DBT, MindfulnessMegan Meuli, M.A.Business: Target the StarsAddress:Phone: 612-352-8457Hours: Days and eveningsE-mail: [email protected]Website: targetthestars.netTypes of psychotherapy, counseling, specialties: Career counseling and coachingI work with: AdultsInsurance:Sliding scale: YesCredit cards: YesLifestyle work:Additional comments on your Adlerian work:Other types of work: Author of Twin Cities Adventure Guide, N is for Nature, Alphabet Adventures, A Soldier’s Journey.Meleah Miller, MA, LMFT in MNBusiness Name: Backdoor CounselingBusiness Address: 4450 Erin Drive Suite 100E, Eagan, MN, 55122Contact phone number: 651-592-7154E-mail: [email protected]Website address: backdoorcounseling.comDays & hours clients are seen: Mondays-Fridays, 9am-3pmModality: In person, and onlineTypes of psychotherapy, counseling and any specialties.Adlerian Counseling, Anxiety counseling, grief and loss, positive Adlerian parenting, Couples Who Like Each Other, CBT, Mindfulness, Somatic, Solution Focused, Trauma-informedI work with: adults, couples, pre-marital couples, parents, families, blended familiesInsurance: Employee Assistance Program through Spring Health, and Private paySliding scale? noCredit Cards: YesI work on lifestyle: very often, in most sessionsAdditional Comments on your work in Adlerian psychotherapy & Counseling: Graduated from Adler Graduate School in 2005 with a Master’s in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy, Marriage and Family Therapy track, Studied Adlerian Art Therapy, received Outstanding Thesis Award for thesis on Positive Adlerian Parenting and Cultural ImpactsN
OEllen O’Brien, MA LMFTClearwater Counseling1380 Energy Lane, St. Paul MN 55108Contact: 612-965-3019.Days & hours clients are seen: Monday: 12-6, Tuesday-Thursday: 7:30-3E-mail: [email protected]– Personal ; [email protected] -ProfessionalWebsite address: clearwatercounselingmn.com -ProfessionalTypes of psychotherapy, counseling and any specialties: Adlerian, Internal Family Systems, & Experiential Therapy approaches. My specialty areas include individual systemic therapy, family therapy, marriage and couples therapy, anxiety, depression, trauma, goal orientation, self-esteem, and self-development I work with: Adults and Couples, Pre-marital Couples or Divorce, Parents/Parenting, Families/BlendedIf you take insurance: Yes- BlueCross and BlueShield, HealthPartners, Medical Assistance (MA), Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP), PreferredOne, UCareDo you have a sliding scale YesDo you take credit cards Yes- American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, VisaI work on lifestyle: OftenAdditional Comments on your work in Adlerian psychotherapy and Counseling:My focus is assisting individuals and couples in exploring and finding a sense of well-being, movement, and self-identity through the Adlerian, Internal Family Systems, and Experiential Therapy approaches.I strive to facilitate a safe space for individuals as they explore, develop, & nurture their own strengths. These strengths allow individuals to identify & tackle their challenges with confidence and comfort. I believe this mindful awareness & assurance lends itself to increased self-worth, goal directedness, and social embededness, which comes together in a trifecta of self-growth.My specialty areas include: individual systemic therapy, family therapy, marriage and couples therapy, anxiety, depression, trauma, goal orientation, self-esteem, and self-development.Other types of work you do:I am looking to begin to explore supervision course/training, EMDR training, and preparing a manual and CEU to present on my Trauma and Adlerian Training.Pamela OberoiPathways Counseling Center, Inc.1919 University Ave. W., Ste. 6, St. Paul, MN 55104Phone: 612-616-0204 Email: [email protected]Website: http://www.pathwayscounselingcenter.orgHours: M-F, 9-5Types of Therapy Specialties: Individual Psychology, EMDR, brainspotting refugees, trauma, war trauma, tortureClientele: Adults, families, all related to trauma/refugeesInsurance: Most major insurances, including MedicaidSliding Scale: No Credit Cards: NoAdlerian Work:Lifestyle Work: Very oftenOther Work: Consultation, training (refugee mental health), acculturation, pro bono therapy, work at the Asian Women’s Shelter—therapyMugesi Ogongi, LPC, LPCCRamsey Countyhttp://www.ramseycounty.usPDoug Pelcak, MA, LSCInstitute for Therapy3139 Excelsior Blvd., Ste. 580, Minneapolis, MN 55416Phone: work: 612-991-1670; personal: 612-998-4313 Email: [email protected]Hours: M/Th, noon-8Types of Therapy Specialties: Children—adults; ADHD—adults especially; family recomposition; school-related issuesClientele: Children, teens, adults, divorce, parents, families, blended familiesInsurance: Blue Cross/Blue ShieldSliding Scale: Yes, $70-$125 Credit Cards: NoAdlerian Work: Strong in school counseling/teacher training systems workLifestyle Work: OccasionallyOther Work: School counseling faculty, school counseling service center-providing counseling services to underserved schoolsElizabeth (Beth) Pitchford, MAAutism Society of Minnesota2380 Wycliff St., St. Paul, 55114Phone: 651-647-1083 Email: [email protected]Website: http://www.ausm.orgHours: M-T, 8-5Types of Therapy Specialties: Adlerian, CBT, EMDR and trauma therapy. Specialty: autism (invisible spectrum)Clientele: Teens, adults, parents, families, blended familiesInsurance: BC/BS, MA . . .Sliding Scale: Yes Credit Cards: YesAdlerian Work: There’s a lot that can be used to help people on spectrum understand neurotypicals.Lifestyle Work: OftenOther Work: Teach Irish danceTamara Phillips, MA, LMFTAutism Family Therapy, Inc.12805 Hwy. 55, Suite #402 Plymouth, MN 55441Phone: 612-326-3157 Email: [email protected]Website: http://www.autismfamilytherapy.comHours: M-Th, 10am-7pmTypes of Therapy Specialties: CBT, individual and family therapy, Prepare-Enrich; autism specific techniques to decrease anxiety, understand emotions of self and others; couples counseling, diagnostic assessments for adults who think they may have ASDClientele: Children, teens, adults, pre-marital couples or divorce, parents, families, blended families. I work with individuals and families who live with autism or Asperger’s Syndrome and their family membersInsurance: BCBS, Medica, MA, Aetna, Preferred One, UBH, United Health CareSliding Scale: Yes Credit Cards: YesAdlerian Work: Mistaken beliefs, prevention, encouragement, behavior observation, emphasis on relationship building, psycho-educationLifestyle Work: OccasionallyOther Work: Consultation with schools, businesses, homes focusing on ASD specific strategies.Q
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Judy Richardson-Mahre, Licensure in processPartners in Parenting MN2121 Cliff Drive, Suite 111, Eagan, MN 55122Phone: 612-202-6457 Email: [email protected]Website: http://www.partnersinparentingmn.comHours: Th evenings, F afternoons, Sat. morningsTypes of Therapy Specialties: Marriage and Family Therapy, Parenting, ADHD adults and childrenClientele: Children, teens, adults, Pre-marital couples or divorce, parents, families, blended familiesInsurance:Sliding Scale: Yes Credit Cards: YesAdlerian Work:Lifestyle Work: OftenOther Work: Education – parenting, ADHD, parenting groups, parenting classesPatty Robinson; currently seeking Family Life Coaching credentialing from North Carolina State UniversityFamily Life Coaching of Minnesota LLC11398 Avery Dr., Inver Grove Heights, MN651-208-8728E-mail: [email protected]Website address: Familylifecoachingofminnesota.comHours: Mon. – Sat., at Summit Office Building, 1500 W. McAndrews Rd., BurnsvilleTypes of psychotherapy, counseling and specialties: Premarital assessment and skill building (Prepare/Enrich), marriage education (Gottman Method-Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work), Enrich marital checkups.I work with: premarital couples, married couples: specialize in transition of life stagesInsurance: noSliding scale: yesCredit cards: noLifestyle work: OccasionallySValerie Sayre, MA, LMFTBusiness: Nystrom & Associates, Ltd.Address: Nystroms & Associates, LTD
6600 France Avenue South
Suite 425
Edina, Minnesota 55435Phone: cell: 612-821-0326Hours: 7 to 3; last appt. ends 4 p.m.E-mail: [email protected]Website: https://www.nystromcounseling.com/our-providers/valerie-sayre/Types of psychotherapy, counseling, specialties: Adlerian Positive Discipline, solution focused, Keirsey Temperament Sorter Personality, holistic self-care, addiction, boundaries, shame and empowerment, trauma work via EMDR and John Bradshaw’s Homecoming, grieving, single parentingI work with: Adults, divorce, parentsInsurance: MostSliding scale: NoCredit cards: YesLaure Schwartz, MA (LPC candidate) and Spiritual DirectorThe Healing House of Saint Paul338 Snelling Ave. S., St. Paul, MN 55105612-269-9635E-mail: [email protected]Website address: www.healinghousesaintpaul.orgHours: Mon. – Fri. 10 – 6; Sat. 9 – noonTypes of psychotherapy, counseling and specialties: I use an integrated body, mind, spirit approach using psychotherapy, spiritual direction, and somatic experiencing. Somatic experiencing is a nervous system based trauma recovery therapy. I specialize in using holistic methods to heal unresolved trauma symptoms and revise adult attachment styles based upon lifestyle and mistaken beliefs.I work with: teens, adults, and couples.Insurance: noSliding scale: yesCredit cards: yesLifestyle work: Very often, every session!!Other types of work: I facilitate and teach workshops on Self-compassion, Discovering Your Path through the creative process, identifying trauma symptoms in the client’s body, neuroscience of the developing brain in early attachment. I have presented at NASAP 2016 and will present again at NASAP 2017 and IAIP 2017.Kate Simonson, MAAdlerian PsychotherapyLicense: Guidance and CounselingCertificates: Neuro-Semantics Meta-Coaching, Life CoachingPhone: 612-227-4511 Email: [email protected]Website:Hours: FlexibleTypes of Therapy Specialties: Career, small business team building, individual coaching, transitions in lifeClientele: Teens, adults, couples, blended familiesInsurance:Sliding Scale: Credit Cards:Adlerian Work:Lifestyle Work: OccasionallyClaire Stuckey, M.A. Counseling & Psychotherapy — Alfred Adler Institute (now Adler Graduate School)M.A. Integrative Health & Wellbeing Coaching — University of Minnesota Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and HealingBusiness: Private Practice in St. Louis ParkWest End Plaza Building, 1660 S. Highway 100, Suite 306, St. Louis Park, MN 55416Email: [email protected]Website: www.clairestuckey.comPhone: 952-985-3794Types of psychotherapy, counseling, specialties: I consider a variety of approaches for whole person wellness strategies involving issues such as stress, pain, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life & health crisis support, and illness prevention. My work facilitates development of self-discovery/creation, healing strategies, and whole life balance.Lifestyle work: yes
Other types of work: I volunteer as a provider (health coaching) at Pathways: a Healing Center (https://pathwaysminneapolis.org/) located in Up

**Starla Wesley, MA, LADC **Courage Consulting & Counseling for the Individual or Family3300 County Rd 10, Ste. 300 I Minneapolis, MN 55429Phone: 612-759-5654 Email: [email protected]Website: https://courageconsultingandcounseling.com/about/Hours: By appointmentTypes of Therapy Specialties: COD, couples, DC:0-3R, family, individualClientele: Children 0-3 and beyond, teens, adults, pre-marital couples, divorce, parents, families, blended families, co-parentingInsurance: Blue Cross, Medica, commercial UCareSliding Scale: Yes Credit Cards:Adlerian Work:Lifestyle Work: Very oftenMeghan Williams, PhD, LMFT, MCLCBusiness Name: Authentic LivingAddress: Telehealth only(651) 263-8633Business Email: [email protected]Hours: Monday – Friday 10a-6p and Saturday 12p-4pTypes of Therapy Specialties: I am a Certified Life Coach (CLC) who works through an Adlerian, integrated, and strength based systemic approach with individuals, couples, and families while offering hope, understanding, growth and encouragement. My specialties include autism spectrum disorders (ASD), adoption, attachment-based parenting, parenting children of all ages with special needs, and couple’s relationships, and I am also certified in Prepare/Enrich.Clientele: Older adolescents, adults, couples, parents, and familiesInsurance: NoSliding Scale: YesCredit Cards: YesAdlerian Work: Very OftenLifestyle: Very OftenX
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If you'd like a certificate of proof of hours for CEs, join the Network at $20 per year. Email us at [email protected] and we'll put you in touch with our Membership officer.You can also pay your membership via Zelle and Venmo. Our Zelle and Venmo information is our email address: [email protected]If you wish to send your membership dues via Zelle you must indicate your name and email address in the memo line and state that it is for membership.The Adlerian Network meets on Zoom, the first Saturday of most months.The meetings are free and you don't need to be a member to attend. Send a request for the Zoom link to [email protected], and we'll add you to our meeting-reminder list.

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Application formAdlerian Network Scholarship Application FormThis scholarship is for attendance at either the NASAP Conference or ICASSI, or other Adlerian trainings in 2026. The deadline for submission of the application is 12/1/25. First priority will be given to Minnesota applicants. There is a $20 membership fee to the Adlerian Network required to be eligible. The recipient will be required to give a brief report on the experience and whether you would recommend it to others. This report will have to occur at a meeting of the Adlerian Network before the end of 2025.Name: ____________________________
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