Meet the Team
Vadnais Heights Team
Jeffrey Hill
Jeffrey Hill, PsyD, LP
Education
Dr. Hill obtained his doctorate from Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University in 2010. He conducted practicum trainings at Argosy Counseling Service, Central Psychological Services, and Guadalupe Alternative Program (GAP, an alternative high school setting in West St. Paul). He then conducted his internship and postdoctoral training at African American Family Services. Since then, Dr. Hill engaged in extensive trainings in the areas of complex trauma assessment and treatment.
Specialized Training
Dr. Hill completed EMDR Level II training, which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR is a powerful and research backed form of therapy for non-complex psychological trauma. Individuals who have experienced abuse, war, violence, bullying, or experience symptoms of anxiety, PTSD, and other trauma related disorders may benefit from EMDR treatment. Dr. Hill is a certified clinician for the Adaptive Internal Relational (AIR) Network model of treatment, which has been designed for complex trauma, complex PTSD, and neuro-dissociative symptoms. Dr. Hill also has extensive experience and training for working with African American clients and has been recognized as an effective culturally mindful clinician.
Areas of Clinical Interest
In addition to specialized trauma therapy services, over half of Dr. Hill's work is focused on adolescents. He works a lot with men and boys, practicing what he calls "Dude Therapy" in which he uses a male focused approach, helping to make therapy relevant for men (and boys). Dude therapy engages the development of relational competence, learning to recognize and manage male privilege while developing insight, mutuality in relationships, and improved emotional regulation. He also specializes in play therapy services for school aged kids. When working with children and adolescents, Dr. Hill often involves family members in the therapy process. He is trained and practices approaches for working with clients who have chemical dependency issues in addition to other mental health disorders.
Practice Areas
Child, Adolescent, Individual, Couples, Family, Parenting Support, EMDR, AIR Network, Clinical Supervision, CBT, Interpersonal Therapy, Chemical Dependency recovery and support, Psychological testing for complex trauma and neuro-dissociative disorders, dissociative disorders, ADHD Assessment.
Personal Statement
I work with general psychological issues and my main focus areas include working with children, teens, adults, and families dealing with depression, anger and psychological trauma. In particular, I work a great deal with men and adolescent boys struggling with anger, addiction, and relationship challenges. I have dedicated my work to helping individuals recover and reach their full potential in a caring and effective manner (evidenced based). I work very hard to be respectful and I’m also quite willing to “call out the pink elephant in the room” in a manner that clients sometimes need. I am known to use humor as a means to regulate high levels of emotionality.
Professional Affiliations
American Psychological Association, Minnesota Psychological Association
Age Ranges
School Age (6-12), Adolescent (13-19), and Adult (20-65)
Jessica Groff
Jessica Groff, MA, LPCC
She/Her
Education/Experience
Jessica obtained her Master’s degree from Saint Mary’s University in 2006, in Human Development with a specialization in Art Therapy. She completed her practicum experience at Northeast Youth and Family Services adolescent day treatment program. Upon completion of her practicum, Jessica was hired as a program therapist and art therapist for the facility. She provided art therapy, individual and group psychotherapy, Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Jessica then worked with individuals and couples at Aslan Institute, in Eagan MN, providing couples’ therapy, mediation, and individual outpatient care. Jessica spent 1.5 years working for the child and adolescent care advocacy team for a major medical provider. Prior to joining the Parker Collins team, Jessica worked with Headway Emotional Health for 2.5 years, providing school-based outpatient individual and family therapy for children ages 5-12, consultation to school staff, and school-wide training.
Specialized Training
Jessica completed family mediation training with Dr. Irving at Hamline University, and was a Supreme Court Certified Neutral Under Rule 114 (Otherwise called a ‘mediator’), for 5 years. Jessica has shifted away from doing legal court mediation for couples but still applies negotiation practices in her work with couples and families.
Art therapy is a specialization that is able to provide processing of trauma in a way that does not re-traumatize the participant. It can be transformative for both adults and children, as it allows the unconscious parts of our brain, the parts that do not normally have direct expression, to communicate and heal. While art therapy was originally developed to assist physical recovery of skills, it has been found to be highly effective for providing diagnosis and treatment of trauma experiences.
AIR (Adaptive Internal Relational) Network is a trauma-informed model to work with complex trauma and dissociation. This training was developed by experts in this field at Midwest Center for Trauma and Healing. Jessica has completed AIR Network and uses this model in working with clients who have experienced complex trauma and present with dissociative symptoms. Jessica is in a monthly consult group with one of the AIR Network trainers, Dr. Phyllis Solon, and is working towards certification in AIR Network.
Jessica has completed training to be a state board-approved supervisor for LPCC.
Areas of Clinical Interest
Jessica is passionate about therapies that engage all areas of someone’s life experience and worldview, and are nurturing of individual and community strengths. Jessica believes in repairing relationships, increasing non-violent communication, using strategies and practices to repair early attachment disruption for children and families and increasing awareness of ourselves and others. She is interested in creating a genuine connection and using strengths as the basis for growth and conscious evolution.
Practice Areas
Jessica works with children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families.
Personal Statement
I believe that every person has their own unique life path, and while life is often challenging, it should also be an enriching experience. It can be very challenging to know where and how we have power in our lives when things are difficult, and so I love helping children, adolescents, parents, caregivers, and friends discover their power. I tend to tailor my intervention strategies to the person or group I am working with, but I always will provide you with consistent, positive support. I always notice and point out my client’s strengths. I use CBT, DBT strategies, art therapy, play therapy, AIR Network, and non-violent communication as the basis for my work with clients.
Professional Affiliations
Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy
Age Ranges
School Age (6-12), Adolescent (13-19), Adult (20-64)
Aubree Elmquist
Aubree Elmquist, MA, LADC
She/Her/Hers
Education
Aubree obtained her Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Argosy University in 2018. She completed her practicum at Park Avenue Treatment Center where she provided chemical dependency and mental health treatment to adults struggling with substance use. Aubree has also worked with Behavior Therapy Solutions of Minnesota providing in-home individual and family skills to aid families with children diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. Aubree is on track for licensure as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and is under the supervision of Jeffrey Hill, PsyD, LP, and Soo Moon, MA LMFT.
Specialized Training
Aubree has also completed her studies at Argosy University and obtained her license in Alcohol and Drug Counseling. During her practicum experience, she has developed a unique way to incorporate family systems when working with individuals struggling with substance use. She has also completed AIR (Adaptive Internal Relational) Network is a trauma-informed model to work with complex trauma and dissociation. She utilizes this model when working with clients to develop insight into previous experiences while focusing on strengths and resiliencies. Aubree is in a monthly consult group on a monthly basis with one of the AIR Network trainers, Dr. Phyllis Solon, and is working towards certification in AIR Network.
Areas of Clinical Interest
Aubree enjoys working with all types of clients from young children to adults. When working with young children she works towards creating a safe space for building relationships and exploring issues or problems that they bring to the therapy room and aiding parents and guardians with psychoeducation to better aid their child within the home and academic settings.
She also enjoys working with couples and exploring family upbringing concepts and the influence it has when connecting with others. Aubree believes in creating healthy relationship patterns and increasing awareness of oneself at an individual level as well as a relational unit. She will utilize Bowen Family Therapy techniques to develop insight into patterns of upbringing and how these may be reflected within current relational systems.
Practice Areas
Aubree works with children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families.
Personal Statement
When working with clients, I hope to create an environment that can be humorous and healing. Often, we may be very critical and stuck in what might feel like overwhelming or unpleasant experiences of the past, and through therapy, we are provided the opportunity to step out from that stance and take a stance towards healing. I utilize a perspective of compassion towards ourselves in these situations and will collaborate with you to deconstruct negative beliefs and judgments of previous experiences and create a narrative that aids in empowerment and growth.
Professional Affiliations
Minnesota Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Member
Age Ranges
School Age (6-12), Adolescent (13-17), Adult (18-64)
Reide Bibeau-Peper
Reide Bibeau-Peper, MS, LPCC, LADC
She/Her/Hers
Education
Reide obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Vocational Rehabilitation and a concentration in counseling from the University of Wisconsin Stout in 2015. She completed her practicums at sober living facilities and spend time working with individuals who have neurodiversity and physical disabilities, individuals transitioning out of jail, and providing education around domestic violence. She obtained her Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Alcohol and Drug Counseling from the University of Wisconsin Stout in 2017. She completed her practicum at Valhalla Place Treatment Center where she provided chemical dependency and mental health treatment to adults dealing with substance use. She has been working at Parker Collins since 2019. She has completed EMDR levels 1 and 2 training in 2019 and AIR Network training in 2020.
Specialized Training
Reide has been trained in EMDR levels 1 and 2 as well as Adaptive Internal Relational (AIR) Network, modalities that have been proven to be useful for healing past trauma, resourcing, and dealing with current life stressors. She has completed training in Tobacco Treatment Specialist, Mindfulness, and Medicated Assisted Treatment.
Areas of Clinical Interest
Reide works with individuals who experience complex trauma and dissociation, she enjoys helping people move their trauma by helping them find relief from pain that they've experienced. She also works with clients who experience anxiety, depression, addiction, racial/socio-cultural trauma, childhood trauma, legal stress, incarceration, suicide ideation, self-harm, life transitions, and relationship concerns. She believes that each of us has the capacity for healing, empowerment, and growth.
Practice Areas
Reide works with adolescents and adults in individual therapy.
Personal Statement
I believe that all people are inherently good and have the ability to reach their needs and goals. I am passionate about working with individuals on an adaptable basis to meet clients where they are most comfortable, at this time as it is ever-changing and fluid, in a compassionate way. I work from mindfulness, anti-oppressive, experiential, health at every size, and radical self-love lens. I have a gentle approach that is emphasized in person-centered theory, CBT, AIR network, mindfulness, and multicultural feminist modalities. I believe working in a collaborative approach facilitating a space that feels safe to explore past and present concerns.
Professional Affiliations
Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy
Age Ranges
Adolescents (ages 12+) and Adults
Chuck Hohl
Chuck Hohl, MA, LPC
He/Him
Education/Experience
Chuck obtained his Master of Arts degree in Counseling and Art Therapy from Southwestern College in Santa Fe, NM. He completed his practicum and internship through the Southwestern Counseling Center working with children, adults, and couples. Upon completion of his internship, Chuck worked at the Santa Fe Recovery Center, a residential and outpatient program for individuals and families struggling with substance use issues. Chuck was also a primary therapist for the Life Healing Center, a residential facility for individuals recovering from trauma and addiction. For the last two years, Chuck has worked with individuals, families, and couples through a small agency, Evolution Services, and private practice in Missoula, MT. Chuck is a candidate for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) for Minnesota and will be under the supervision of Dr. Jeffery Hill PsyD, LP.
Specialized Training
Chuck is a registered art therapist and finds that art is the perfect vehicle for exploring ourselves on a deeper level. Even if you don’t consider yourself an artist, the creative process can still yield insights and healing.
Areas of clinical interest
Chuck enjoys working with adolescents and adults from diverse and unique backgrounds. He has extensive experience working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship issues. He uses a combination of approaches and modalities depending on the needs of the client. Chuck utilizes a relational approach to therapy and believes that a strong therapeutic relationship is the most important element of healing trauma in a therapeutic setting.
Practice areas
Chuck works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Personal Statement
How we interact with ourselves and others is the result of our own early childhood experiences, traumas, and attachment. As we get older we hold onto these psychological foundations and patterns. These often drive maladaptive behaviors, relationship distress, anxiety, and overall dissatisfaction. My goal is to first help you understand these patterns and then to help you incorporate these past experiences within your current self. Through this process, you will gain insight, acceptance, and more genuine and fulfilling life. I offer a safe, non-judgmental, and, at times, playful environment for the client.
Professional Affiliations
American Counseling Association
American Art Therapy Association
Age Range
Children (6-12) Adolescents (13-17) Adults (18-65)
Alison Yang
Alison Yang, MA
She/Her
Education/Experience
Alison obtained her Masters degree from Northcentral University in 2019 and completed her practicum experience at Minnesota Counseling and Therapy Center. After graduation, Alison transitioned from being an intern to a full-time employee at Minnesota Counseling and Therapy Center. From this experience, Alison provided therapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, parent-child relationships, and other family systems. Alison is on track for licensure as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and is under the supervision of Jeffrey Hill, PsyD, LP, and Soo Moon, MA LMFT.
Areas of Clinical Interest
Alison enjoys working with children, adolescents, and young adults. Working from a trauma-informed lens, Alison believes in the importance of creating a safe and comfortable space for individuals to talk about their experiences, and to understand how it has affected their lives and relationships. Alison is an advocate for sexual health and utilizes non-shaming ways to talk about sex, sexuality, and gender identity. She also has a passion for working with second and third-generation Asian Americans by helping them explore and process their personal identities, cultural values, and experiences in life.
Practice Areas
Alison works with children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families.
Personal Statement
How I show up in the therapy room is that I am a genuine, laid back, transparent, direct, and supportive therapist. I believe that every client has their own story to tell and that my purpose as a therapist is to listen to those stories and to collaborate with the client on how to best meet their needs and achieve their therapeutic goals. I firmly believe that creating a safe and non-judgmental environment is crucial in therapy, and to obtain that it is important to build a trusting and honest relationship with the therapist. I put a lot of care into my work and in helping people. Hopefully, this description gives you an idea of how I do therapy and whether I would be a good fit for you.
Professional Affiliations
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Age Ranges
Children (5-12)
Adolescent (13-19)
Adult (20-64)
Jill Frank
Jill Frank, MA LPCC
Education/Experience
Jill completed her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Bethel University in 2008. She completed additional coursework focused on family systems theory and practice through Bethel Seminary. Jill started her career as a mental health practitioner working with children, adolescents, and their families in a home-based setting. In 2013, Jill took a position at Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities, where she provided case management to women and children in long-term residential programming. She later helped implement the addition of the clinical services department and provided individual and group therapy, staff training, and clinical supervision to graduate students. Her work experiences led her to develop a special interest in working with trauma, as this was a common factor for nearly every individual and family she worked with.
Specialized Training
Jill has completed EMDR basic training. EMDR, which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a well-researched, powerful tool used for helping people recover from distressing life events. EMDR helps the brain process traumatic experiences, without the need to explain in detail the associated memories.
Jill is a certified clinician in the Adaptive Internal Relational (AIR) Network model of treatment. The AIR network model is a trauma-informed approach effective in the treatment of complex trauma and dissociation.
In addition, Jill is trained in the facilitation of individual and group Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which focuses on developing mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness skills, emotional regulation, and increasing one’s ability to tolerate emotional pain.
Jill has completed training to be a state-approved board supervisor for LPCCs.
Most recently, she completed the Rhythms of Regulation Polyvagal Clinical Training Series, which is designed to bring a polyvagal framework to clients through the use of interventions fostering change through the befriending and training of the client’s nervous system.
Areas of Clinical Interest
Jill values her experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds and is committed to helping others with intercultural sensitivity and respect. She is an advocate for and enjoys working with the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities. She has a special interest in the treatment of all forms of trauma. She uses trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches to work with individuals toward meeting their goals for therapy. She has experience working with anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, grief and loss, relationship concerns, spiritual concerns, substance abuse and recovery, and support for parents.
Practice Areas
Jill works with individuals, adolescents, and adults.
Personal Statement
I work from a perspective that is non-pathologizing and strengths-based. I try to hold space for clients in a way that is gentle and collaborative, as well as authentic and straightforward. I admire clients for taking on the challenge to enter therapy. I believe that pain from the past is not truly “past” until it is healed. Avoiding or ignoring old wounds does not make them go away. Doing the work of therapy to heal and grow takes courage, and I am honored to hold the stories of my clients with them, and am passionate about walking alongside individuals and their families on the path toward wholeness.
Professional Affiliations
Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy
Age Ranges
Adolescent (13-19), and Adult (20-64)
Theodore Stewart-Franzen
Theodore Stewart-Franzen
Education/Experience
Theo is a doctoral practicum student at Parker Collins Family Mental Health. He is a PsyD student at Saint Mary’s University, where he began his M.A. in Counseling and Psychological Services in 2018. Theo previously provided therapy at Walk-In Counseling Center, and is experienced in helping clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Specialized Training
Theo is currently being trained in Adaptive Internal Relational (AIR) Network, a modality that has been proven useful in healing trauma, resourcing, and dealing with current stressors.
Areas of Clinical Interest
Theo enjoys working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds. He has experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and relationship challenges. While Theo is grounded in a psychodynamic approach, he will use various modalities based on the client’s needs.
Practice Areas
Theo works with adolescents (13-19), adults (20-64), couples, and families.
Personal Statement
I am committed to working together to help clarify what feels true, important, and healthy for each individual client based on their unique history and context. Through talk therapy, I collaborate with clients to explore and overcome the challenges that stand in the way of enjoying fulfilling relationships, a feeling of connection in life, and personal growth.
Maple Grove Team
Soo Moon
Soo Moon, MA, LMFT
She/Her/Hers
Education/Experience
Soo obtained her Masters degree from Argosy University in 2009. She completed her practicum experience at Relationships, LLC where she provided therapy and conducted parenting assessments. Soo worked at Northeast (formerly Northwest) Youth and Family Services providing day treatment services to adolescents, as well as outpatient services to individuals, couples, and families.
Specialized Training
Soo provides clinical services at our Maple Grove clinic. She completed EMDR Level II training, which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR is a powerful and research-backed form of training for psychological trauma. Individuals who have experienced abuse, war, violence, bullying, and more and experience symptoms of anxiety, PTSD, and others may benefit from EMDR treatment.
Soo also provides Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to treat trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, substance use, phobias, panic attacks, and obsessive/compulsive behaviors. ART is a manualized protocol that includes bilateral eye movements while targeting specific scenes. It is evidence-based and has been shown to provide fast results.
Soo also completed Basic and Advanced level training through the University of Minnesota's continuing education for Clinical Hypnosis. Hypnosis has been proven to be an effective method to treat symptoms of trauma such as difficulty with sleep, negative beliefs about self, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, migraine headaches, etc.
Soo has completed level 1 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and uses Gottman Method Couples Therapy in her work. Gottman Method has been backed by 30 years of research and is an effective method in addressing problems in relationships.
AIR (Adaptive Internal Relational) Network is a trauma-informed model to work with complex trauma and dissociation. This training was developed by experts in this field at Midwest Center for Trauma and Healing. Soo has completed AIR Network and 20 hours of consultation to be certified in AIR Network. Soo uses this model in working with clients who have experienced complex trauma and present with dissociative symptoms.
Soo has completed training to be a state board-approved supervisor for LMFT. She provides supervision to postgraduates and interns.
Areas of Clinical Interest
Believing that relationships help heal, Soo also enjoys helping clients to improve relationships through individual, couples, and family therapy. Trauma-informed and how it impacts individuals and families have also been a big focus in Soo's work with clients.
Practice Areas
Soo works with children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families utilizing various methods of treatment.
Personal Statement
I’m a cisgender Korean American woman who uses she/her pronouns. I immigrated to the US as a child with my family. I have a passion for working with BIPOC and LGBTQIA folks, exploring the intersectionality of privileges, adaptability with code-switching, and validating experiences of oppression. I affirm polyamorous and nontraditional relationships. I work with children, teens, adults, and families dealing with emotional distress. This might involve symptoms of trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, and grief/loss. I have a lot of compassion for women who are experiencing fertility struggles as well as those who have experienced traumatic labor. I am trained in EMDR, Advanced training completed in Accelerated Resolution Therapy and Hypnosis, Gottman lvl 1, as well as AIR Network, certified. I tailor my interventions to the needs of my clients. Most importantly, I believe in developing a trusting, transparent, and honest relationship with my clients. I care about my clients and my goal is to help them live their lives with dignity and without suffering. My approach is to be direct while being respectful.
Professional Affiliations
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Age Ranges
School Age (5-12), Adolescent (13-19), and Adult (20-65)
Matthew Kingsbury
Matthew Kingsbury, PsyD, LP
He/Him
Education
Dr. Matt Kingsbury obtained his doctorate from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Washington DC campus in August of 2019. He participated in practicum training at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital Pediatric Psychology Program, the Minnesota Center for Psychology (MCP), St. Cloud State University – Counseling and Psychological Services (SCSU-CAPS), and Holland Center. He completed his pre-doctoral internship at Headway Emotional Health Services. He then began working at Reed Psychological Services (RPS) as a post-doctoral fellow before joining the team at Parker Collins to complete his post-doctoral fellowship. Dr. Matt is on track for licensure as a Licensed Psychologist (LP) and is under the supervision of Jeffrey Hill, PsyD, LP, and Soo Moon, MA, LMFT.
Specialized Training
Dr. Matt has been trained in psychological assessment with specific practicums focused on assessing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). He has also received training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). He recently attended DC: 0-5 training and is working towards receiving DC: 0-5 verification. In addition, he has received training in play therapy.
Areas of Clinical Interest
Dr. Matt especially enjoys working with clients ranging in age from early childhood through young adulthood in both therapeutic and assessment roles. He specializes in evaluating and treating depression, anxiety, behavioral concerns, ADHD, ASD, and sleep difficulties.
Practice Areas
Dr. Matt works with children, adolescents, and young adults.
Personal Statement
I typically view clients’ difficulties from a systemic perspective and utilize a person-centered therapeutic approach with clients. With a little help from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), I support their development into the person they want to be.
Professional Affiliations
American Psychological Association, Minnesota Psychological Association
Age Ranges
Preschoolers (0 to 5), Children (6-11), Adolescents (12-18), and Young Adults (19-25)
David Swirnoff
David Swirnoff, MA
He/Him
Education
David obtained his Master of Arts degree in Counseling and Psychological Services from the Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota in January 2019. David completed his practicum at CareProfiler, working with a wide range of populations and settings, including Catholic Charities Higher Ground long-term residential homeless shelter in downtown Saint Paul, working with substance abuse issues, complex trauma, and the long-term effects of chronic homelessness; The Friendship Home Community in Roseville, working with geriatric residents under hospice and memory care; and providing individual therapy at CareProfiler, working with issues ranging from depression and anxiety to grief and life transitions. David is on track for licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and is under the supervision of Jeffrey Hill, PsyD, LP, and Soo Moon, MA LMFT.
Specialized Training
David completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies that combined Psychology with Buddhism/Mindfulness from Marylhurst University in Portland, Oregon in 2016. From 2013-2019 David worked with the Face It Foundation, a non-profit organization offering free support and psychological services to men with depression, leading groups and conducting seminars on men and relationships. David completed AIR Network training to work with complex developmental trauma in the spring of 2020.
Areas of Clinical Interest
David enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life. He works with individual and couples, and though he believes that is important to match the type of therapy to the particular needs of the individual or the circumstances they find themselves in, he has a particular interest in narrative forms of therapy. David believes that though we often can’t always control the events that happen to us or the circumstances we find ourselves in, one of our greatest strengths and freedoms is having the power to decide what story we tell about them. Narrative therapy makes a collaborative effort between therapist and client to change script that might be prohibiting us from living healthier, more fulfilling lives. As evolving human beings, our story is fluid and ever-changing. When we learn to see our lives not as a fixed or permanent storyline, but as a broad spectrum of experiences, none any more indicative of our true natures or true selves than any other one, instead of feeling limited or restricted or somehow fated or doomed by our stories, we find ourselves more resilient in times of crisis and hardship, more open and available to whatever comes next.
Practice Areas
David works with adolescents, individuals, & couples.
Personal Statement
I believe all of us are doing the best we can with the resources we have and the circumstances we find ourselves in, and that sometimes, when life leaves us feeling stuck, lost, or overwhelmed, it becomes necessary to reach outside of ourselves and ask for help. My goal is to give people a safe space to be listened to and heard, to tell their story, and for us to work together toward constructing a future that feels hopeful and inspiring. In my view, we are much more than a simple diagnosis, much more than the sum of our pain and struggle, much more than any statistic or stereotype can ever capture or describe. When you walk into my office I promise to see you as a highly complex, impossibly irreducible, fully unique person, and I will treat you with the respect and dignity we are all deserving of.
Professional Affiliations
Minnesota Counseling Association, American Counseling Association
Age Ranges:
Adolescent (15-17), Adult (18-64)
Yeni Oyederu
Yeni Oyederu, MA
Education/Experience
Yeni obtained her Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling and Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from St. Cloud State University in 2011. She has spent over 9 years providing mental health services to children, adolescents, and families in outpatient, home, and school settings. Yeni worked with Minnesota Autism Center for several years providing ABA therapy/skills to families with children on the spectrum.
Yeni is on track for licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and is under the supervision of Jeffery Hills, PsyD, LP, and Soo Moon, MA LMFT.
Area of Clinical Interest
Yeni enjoys providing services to children and adolescents from different backgrounds and ethnicities. She has experience connecting with her younger clients through play therapy. Yeni is good at working with individuals who are struggling with behavioral and co-occurring mental health issues.
Practice Areas
Yeni works with children, adolescents, individuals, and families.
Personal Statement
I meet my clients and their families where they are at both mentally and emotionally and allow them to grow so they can get to where they need or want to be. My number one priority is to make sure I create a welcoming, honest, safe, judgment-free zone for them. I celebrate every little success/improvement/progress made by my clients with them and every setback is also acknowledged and reevaluated. I have strong powers of empathy and understanding.
Professional Affiliations
America Counseling Association (ACA)
Age Ranges
Children (5-12)
Adolescents (13-17)
Young adults (18-25)
Christine Staebell
Christine Staebell, MA LPC
Chris is certified as an Adaptive Internal Relational (AIR) Network therapist, which is a trauma-informed model for working with people who have complex trauma and dissociation. Chris completed her master's level practicum at Bethel University where she provided individual psychotherapy for students. She completed a doctoral level practicum at Water's Edge Counseling and Healing Center in Burnsville, MN where she both provided individual psychotherapy for adolescents and worked as a part of the care team for an adult intensive outpatient program for anxiety, depression, and trauma. Chris completed her second doctoral-level practicum at the University of Minnesota Child and Adolescent Strengths (CASP) clinic, where she provided psychological assessments and individual psychotherapy for adolescents at risk or diagnosed with a psychosis-related mental health disorder. Chris has volunteered as a psychotherapist for Walk-in Counseling, which provides free, anonymous mental health counseling to individuals in Saint Paul, and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which provides phone-based crisis support nationwide.
In addition to providing AIR therapy services, Chris especially enjoys working with emerging adults. She also has a passion for working with folx with a history of religious trauma.
Chris works with adolescents (13-19) and adults (20-64).
I am a White, cis-gender female who uses she/her pronouns. I believe that social systems and our past relationships directly impact our identities and how we relate to others. My goal is to work with you to further understand these cycles in a non-judgmental, compassionate, and often humor-filled environment. I believe in your inherent worth and power and I look forward to meeting you.
American Psychological Association, Minnesota Psychological Association
Lindsey Merritt
Lindsey Merritt, MA
She/Her
Education/Experience
Lindsey earned her Master of Arts degree in Counseling and Psychological Services through the Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Psychology degree in Counseling Psychology. She completed her master’s practicum working under Vernin Devine, Ph.D., LP, doing in-home therapy for clients struggling with hoarding disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorders. She completed her first doctoral practicum at People Incorporated’s Northside Mental Health Clinic working with people with co-occurring disorders. She completed her second doctoral practicum at Parker Collins. Lindsey completed her advanced practicum at Natalis Counseling and Psychological Solutions working, working with complex trauma and assessments for non-English speaking refugees. Lindsey offers therapy services and psychological assessment under the supervision of Jeffrey Hill, PsyD, LP.
Areas of Clinical Interest
Lindsey enjoys working with people from all walks of life. She particularly enjoys working with individuals who are or healing from trauma and or brain injuries. She has experience working with dissociative disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, dissociation, co-occurring mental health and substance abuse difficulties, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, and hoarding disorders. She practices from a multiculturally feminist counseling orientation and is an Adaptive Internal Relational Network (AIR Network) therapist who practices from a framework that integrates developmental neurology into the treatment of complex trauma and dissociative disorders.
Practice Areas
AIR Network trained for dissociative disorders; individual therapy; psychological assessment (neuropsychological, cognitive, personality, trauma); feminist therapy; dual diagnosis and chemical dependency recovery.
Personal Statement
I believe that every person has inherent dignity and deserves to be treated with understanding and compassion. My goal is to create a space for people to heal and learn about themselves. I strive to provide a holistic psychological approach that treats the whole person and recognizes inner strengths while promoting empowerment.
Professional Affiliations
PSI CHI International Honor Society in Psychology
Association for Women in Psychology
Minnesota Psychological Association
American Psychological Association
Age Ranges
Adult (10 and up)
Genevieve West
Genevieve West, MA
Education/Experience
Genevieve West obtained her master’s degree in counseling psychology from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota in 2019. She is currently working on her doctoral degree while completing her practicum at Parker Collins. Genevieve has experience providing individual psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. She has worked in school, county, and outpatient clinical settings.
Areas of Clinical Interest
Genevieve enjoys providing therapeutic services to individuals aged 6 and older.
Practice Areas
Genevieve has been trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and has experience in play therapy, grief processing, affirmative psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. She has worked with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and older adults with a range of strengths and abilities. Genevieve has assisted individuals with distress related to trauma, grief/loss, dissociation, depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, and oppression.
Personal Statement
I take a relational, open, and collaborative therapeutic approach. I emphasize creating a safe space. I tend to use the bio-psycho-social model to better understand an individual’s presenting concerns. I believe that all individuals deserve to heal from psychological injury, emotional distress, and trauma.
Professional Affiliations
American Psychological Association
Minnesota Psychological Association
Age Ranges
All individuals ages 6+
Staff
Kagai Vang
Kagai Vang
Kagai is one of our office administrators at our Vadnais Heights office. She performs a variety of administrative and clerical tasks to help our clinic run efficiently. She provides wonderful office support to clinicians and clients. Kagai has a bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in human resources. When she is not in the office, she loves to play with her dog, watch movies, travel and go anywhere near water.
Lisa Jordan
Lisa Jordan
Lisa Jordan is our Billing Specialist at our Maple Grove location. She graduated from Rasmussen College with an Associates in Health Information. Lisa brings with her the knowledge and know-how to smoothly maintain the billing process. When Lisa is not in the office she enjoys spending time with family and watching horror movies.
Amanda Jacobchick
Amanda Jacobchick
Mandi is the Office Administrator at our Maple Grove location. She manages scheduling and insurance eligibility and provides administrative support to our clinicians and clients. Mandi has over 15 years of experience in office administration, primarily in the medical field. When she is not working, she spends most of her time with her two children and her mini labradoodle. Her family has a lake cabin that they spend as much time at as possible and when there, she enjoys paddle boarding, kayaking, going out on the pontoon, bonfires, and spending time with friends and family. She also enjoys kickboxing and going to the range for target practice.
Alexander Rutz
Alexander Rutz
He/Him
Alexander is our Lead Technology and Billing Specialist. He works with our technical and billing systems to support our clinicians and staff so that they can provide a comprehensive and high level of care. He has an associates degree from Saint Paul College and is currently pursuing his Bachelors at Metropolitan State University. In his free time, he enjoys listening to podcasts, tinkering with computers, trying new foods, riding motorcycles in the summer, snowboarding in the winter, and reading. He also enjoys puns and dry humor, much to the dismay of his colleagues.
Amanda Westpfahl
Amanda Westpfahl
She/Her
Amanda is the office manager at Parker Collins, she works primarily at our Vadnais Heights office and manages our back office for both locations. She coordinates incoming referrals for therapy and assessment, facilitates our close relationships with local primary care offices and counseling facilities, and works closely with clients needing special support and services.
Amanda has a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Saint Catherine University and is currently pursuing her master's degree in counseling and psychological services at Saint Mary's University. Amanda holds a second-degree black belt in Taekwondo and a green belt in Muay Thai, she also enjoys practicing yoga and going on hikes with her puppies.