Child / Adolescent

Janna Schriber, MS, LPCC, NCC

I acknowledge the messiness, the humanness, of life inherent to us all; we can't do it all on our own. I collaborate with clients to find tools to navigate through this, and create a more centering and stabilizing way of life, despite the dizziness, disorientation, and disconnect. My approach in therapy recognizes these challenges central to living; I help each client towards a life of meaning, fulfillment, and happiness. My therapeutic style provides a sense of freshness, nonjudgement, and an authentic presence to each session.

As a therapist I take into account the complexity of human beings - always interacting with our environment, with others, and with ourselves. I see each client as whole, and our mental health as a very significant and intricate piece to our overall health and well-being. I use a client-centered, collaborative approach utilizing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Strategies, Narrative Therapy, and Dialectical-Based Therapy (DBT).

Education:

Master’s of Science, Counseling and Human Development, specializing in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, South Dakota State University

Experience:

Multiple years of experience in community centers, private practice, hospice, academic setting, funeral homes

Specialties:

• Pre-teen, adolescents, adults, and elders individual and group therapy
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Grief, complicated grieving/bereavement
• Meaning and fulfillment from life’s challenges, struggles, and loss

• Life stressors and life transitions
• Bipolar Disorder
• Self-doubt, self-worth, self-esteem
• Self-care, self-awareness, self-acceptance
• Lifestyle changes/habits
• Eating Disorders

Lori Ann Wagner, LPCC, CCMHC, NCC

I offer my clients an innate respect and compassion for their unique story. My mission is to activate an individual’s inner courage to overcome their fear so they can enjoy healthier, more productive lives and relationships. My style is creative and intuitive, combined with common sense and practical judgment. I focus on the whole person in the context of the present and past, helping clients to discover life choices – those that keep them stuck and those that can help them move forward. I find great joy in helping my clients obtain that understanding.

As a therapist I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness approaches along with Adlerian Psychotherapy. I offer Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) services for children and teens. I also offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and employ alternative therapy techniques (e.g. arts/crafts, play therapy) to tailor treatment to the unique needs of my clients.

Education:

Master’s Degree in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy with concentrations in Professional Clinical Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy

Experience:

Multiple years of experience in clinical settings

Specialties:

• Individual (adult adolescent, child) and family therapy
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Trauma/PTSD
• Behavior problems
• Coping skills
• Stress
• Relationships

• Family conflict
• Parenting
• Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) - evidence-based behavioral therapy for families with children ages 2-6
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) - evidence-based trauma therapy for children and adolescents ages 3-18

Melissa Treff, PsyD, LP

For whatever is bringing you to therapy, I will foster a safe and open space that provides support and validation while being a non-judgmental witness to your personal story. Working collaboratively with you, we will create and work towards therapeutic goals through the exploration of past and current experiences and how they have built beliefs, making connections from past and present. As we tie together these connections, we will work to identify how they create negative or unrealistic core beliefs, while instilling more helpful and positive ones that can lead to greater overall wellbeing and a more positive sense of self.

As a clinician, I utilize a psychodynamic approach that is informed through developmental and strengths-based lenses, as well as incorporating a family systems orientation. I believe the relationships formed between clients and their families serve as a catalyst for therapeutic growth and change. It is through this relationship that core beliefs can be explored in order to gain further understanding of their impact on current thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. In my clinical work, I like to utilize tailored inventions, respecting personal needs, culture, and goals, to create a personalized treatment plan.

Education:

BA is Psychology - St. Cloud State University

MA in Psychology - Argosy University, Twin Cities

Psy D in Clinical Psychology - Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Twin Cities

Experience:

Multiple years of experience working in community mental health settings and outpatient clinics, conducting therapy services and psychological assessments for clients. Several years of providing clinical and administrative supervision services to trainees and clinicians seeking licensure.

Specialties:

• Psychological Assessments for children, teens, and adults (ages 6-65)
• Behavioral issues in childhood
• Parenting skills
• Divorce
• Mood and Anxiety Disorders
• Trauma/PTSD/Past experiences of abuse or neglect
• Life Transitions
• Self care/Stress Management

Steven Baker, MSW, LICSW

I'm here to support you, working to broaden perspectives and highlight strengths as a means of making positive and lasting change. I use a reflective, solution-focused lens in therapy to explore challenges and support you in working toward your goals. I believe gaining insight into the connections among your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and environments is a great tool for making change, and I'm excited to be along for the ride with you!

Education:

Master of Social Work, University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, North Dakota State University

Experience:

Over the last several years, I've worked in community mental health settings providing psychotherapy and skills support to people across the Minneapolis-St Paul metro. I've enjoyed working with people of all ages as they take steps toward their goals in and outside of the therapy room. I also spent time working with Be the Match - National Marrow Donor Program, where I provided counseling and support services to caregivers of people completing bone marrow transplants.

Specialties:

• Adolescent and adult individual therapy
• PTSD
• Self-care, self-awareness, self-acceptance
• Trauma
• Personality disorders
• Mood disorders (anxiety, depression)
• Life stressors
• Family problems
• Emotion regulation
• Caregiving