Melissa Anderson
Psychological
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Meet The Team
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)
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
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.
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)
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
Nadja Bright, MS
Psychometrist
Mental Health Therapist
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
Ryan Fechner