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Meet The Team

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Dr. Melissa Anderson PsyD, LP, LMFT​

Clinical Psychologist

Marriage and Family Therapist

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dr. Melissa Anderson has been working in the field of psychology for over 25 years.  She worked and trained in corrections, community mental health, and private practice for ten years before deciding to open her private practice.  She works with all age groups on a variety of issues, including marital and parenting issues, depression and anxiety, grief and loss issues, life transitions, divorce mediation, stress management, addiction and trauma/abuse issues to offer an overview.   

EDUCATION

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

     MN School of Professional Psychology

Master's of Arts  in Clinical Psychology

     MN School of Professional Psychology

Master's of Arts in Psychology

     St. Mary's University of MN

Post-Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

     St. Mary's University of MN

Certified in Divorce Mediation

LICENSES

Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LP)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

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Becca Gorder, MA, ATR-P

Certified Art Therapist

Mental Health Therapist

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE  ​

Becca has been working in the field of mental health for over 7 years.  She specializes in art therapy, working with both children and adults.  She works with clients of all ages addressing PTSD, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, grief and loss, stress management to name a few.  Her experience includes working with Autism, deaf culture, and persons with physical disabilities.      

          

EDUCATION 

Master of Arts Degree in Art Therapy

     University of Wisconsin-Superior

Bachelor's Degree in Studio Art; 

Minor in American Sign Language

     The College of St. Scholastica 

 

CERTIFICATION 

Registered Art Therapist

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Amanda Manley, MS

Mental Health Therapist

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ​

Amanda currently works with both adults and children. She has experience working with clients with anxiety, depression, medical issues, marital and relational problems, grief and loss, low self esteem, personality disorders and the LGBTQIA community.

Amanda provides therapeutic services in-office and at the Gateway Clinic in Sandstone, MN.  

 

EDUCATION

Master of Marriage and Family Therapy 

    Capella University 

 

and persons with physical disabilities.      

          

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Dana Osborne, MA, LICSW, LPCC

Clinical Social Worker

Professional Counselor

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE  ​

Dana has been working in the field of mental health for over 25 years.  She has worked and trained in corrections, community mental health and private practice.  She has worked with a wide variety of issues including anxiety, trauma, depression, grief and loss, personality disorders, sexual health, to name a few.  She has experience working with individuals, couples, and families.

 

She is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR).   

 

EDUCATION 

Master's Degree in Psychology

     University of Minnesota

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing 

 

LICENSES  

Licensed Indep Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

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Scott Nielsen, MA

Mental Health Therapist

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE  ​

Scott has a long history of working in the mental health field in varying capacities.  He has experience working with persons of all ages with varying mental health issues. 

 

He is compassionate about working with people and meeting the client where they are at in life.  Scott received his Master's degree in psychology from the University of MN, Duluth.  He is currently working on his licensure as a Professional Counselor.       

          

EDUCATION 

Master of Arts in Psychology 

     University of Minnesota-Duluth

 

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology  

     University of WI-Superior 

 

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Nadja Bright, MS

Psychometrist

Mental Health Therapist

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Kristina Bailey, MS

Mental Health Therapist

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE​

Nadja has worked in the field providing therapy to children, specializing in working with children with Autism.  Currently she is enrolled in the Doctoral program at Augsburg University in Minneapolis. 

 

She is experienced and trained in administering psychological evaluations for adults and children, assessing for various issues including Psychological Issues, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, Dementia, Personality Disorders, Bipolar, Schizophrenia and Achievement Testing.

 

EDUCATION 

Masters Degree

     Grand Canyon University

Nadja is currently in a Doctoral degree program at Augsburg University

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE  ​
Kristina has been working for the last 8 years as a Social Worker for Carlton County Health and Human services.  She has a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. 

She has experience working with adults and children.  She addresses depression, anxiety, grief and loss, behavioral issues, family and relational issues.  She is currently facilitating a therapeutic group for adults with disabilities.    

EDUCATION 
Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy 
     Capella University

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Ryan Fechner

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Tyler Fentem

Tyler is currently enrolled in the Doctoral Program at Augsburg University. 

In the Fall of 2023, he will be completing his Assessment Practicum at our clinic.  He will be completing psychological evaluations to assess for the following areas: diagnostic clarification, ADHD, Autism, Court ordered, cognitive issues, memory deficits, academic skills, personality disorders to name a few.  






 

Ryan will be joining our team this spring as a Psychometrist where he will be completing psychological testing.  These evaluations will assess for the following areas: diagnostic clarification, ADHD, Autism, Court ordered evals, cognitive issues, memory deficits, academic skills, personality disorders to name a few.  
 
Ryan is currently enrolled in the Doctoral Program at Augsburg University. In the Fall of 2023, Ryan will be completing his Advanced Practicum at our clinic, where he will continue to complete psychological evaluations. 
 
Ryan has completed a year long practicum completing psychological evaluations.  







 

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