Jennifer Lund, MS LICSW

Jennifer Lund completed her Masters of Social Work at St. Cloud University, and has experience in providing services to individuals ranging from childhood to adulthood with a variety of concerns. She has worked within hospice, community, and primary care settings. She is passionate about providing space for clients within the room and walking the journey to discovering strength and healing for everyone. She is trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), which is a modality in therapy for individuals to directly re-write the distressing images and memories that are stored within the mind, allowing a decrease in the strong physical and emotional reactions. Jennifer has experience in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, self-compassion, and interest in maternal mental health.

Locations: Saint Cloud and Cold Spring

Telehealth Link: https://doxy.me/creativejennifer

Jill Williams, MS LPCC

Jill Williams is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a Master of Science from St. Cloud State University in 2007. She enjoys working with adults and their families. One of her passions is helping others gain understanding and insight, find inner resources and work towards healing from past painful experiences. Jill is a collaborative therapist, working side-by-side with her clients in setting goals for therapy while offering guidance and support. Jill is a trauma trained and cognitive/behavioral therapist who specializes in trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety and grief and loss. She has worked in inpatient psychiatric hospital units, residential treatment and outpatient clinic settings. She has facilitated individual, family and group therapy with teens and adults. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), both of which are evidenced-based therapies which help decrease the level of intensity of negative reactions to past experiences.

Locations: Saint Cloud Only or Telehealth

Telehealth Link: https://doxy.me/creativejill

Rachel Gross, MS

Rachel is a graduate student intern who is completing her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at St. Cloud State University. She completed her bachelor's degree in Consumer Affairs and Marketing and her first master's degree in Communication and Media Studies at South Dakota State University and completed research about couples and resiliency in the workplace. As a former division 1 athlete, she has a strong understanding of the relationship between mental health and athletics. She is a certified yoga instructor and enjoys incorporating body movement and breathing work into therapy. Rachel Elizabeth has an eclectic theoretical approach to counseling. She is grounded in attachment theory but pulls from other theories including feminist and person-centered. Rachel Elizabeth is open to seeing adolescents, adults, and couples, and has a special interest in eating disorders, anxiety, and depression. In her free time, Rachel enjoys listening to audiobooks, walking her dogs, and taking photos.

Locations: Saint Cloud Only

Telehealth Link: https://doxy.me/creativerachelg

Brittany Reinke, MS LMFT

Brittany Reinke is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Cloud State University. She enjoys and is dedicated to working with adults, couples, and families to help clients find hope, strength, and healing within themselves and their relationships. She is passionate about working with people who have experienced trauma and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), which is a helpful tool in therapy for individuals wanting to work through their trauma. She has experience in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, family conflict, women's issues, and self-esteem.

Locations: Saint Cloud Only

Telehealth Link: http://www.doxy.me/breinke

Noel Kern, MS LMFT

Noel Kern completed her bachelor's degree in Community Psychology from St. Cloud State University in 2011 and her Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Cloud State University in 2014. Noel is a cognitive behavioral/family systems trained therapist who has worked with children, adolescents, families, individuals, and couples who have been impacted by sexual abuse and trauma. She has facilitated group, individual, and family therapy sessions. Noel facilitated healthy relationships/healthy sexuality classes for both adolescents and adults. Additionally, she worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families with a wide variety of mental health and relationship concerns (marital and relationship problems, separation/divorce, depression, anxiety disorders, autism, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, life transitions, personality disorders, ADHD, serious and chronic mental health disorders, behavioral concerns, court ordered/legal issues, chemical dependency, anger management, co-dependency, interpersonal relationship concerns, parenting concerns, childhood disruptive behaviors, LGBT, sexual abuse, sexual victimization, pornography struggles and sexual concerns). Noel uses a solution focused therapy approach to assist clients in reaching their goals for recovery. Noel has training and experience completing diagnostic assessments for individuals birth through adults. Noel is a Minnesota Department of Health and Services approved Comprehensive Multi-disciplinary Evaluation (CMDE) provider qualified to provide Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention(EIDBI) services to determine an individual's medical necessity for EIDBI services for children on the autism spectrum. Noel has experience with mindfulness-based stress reduction and enjoys teaching her clients mindful coping strategies to manage their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

Noel is very passionate about helping others to live their best life. She believes it is essential to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment for all of her clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. Outside of work, Noel enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Locations: Saint Cloud Only

Telehealth Link: www.doxy.me/noelk

Heather Anderson, MS LMFT, PhD LP

Heather is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Psychologist. She specializes and has experience in working with individuals, couples, and families. Heather received her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Minnesota and her Master's Degree from St. Cloud State University. Heather completed her Ph D. in Clinical Psychology at Walden University. Her dissertation topic was on exploring the lived experiences of rural transgender (gender nonconforming, genderfluid, and nonbinary) adolescents and social media. Heather's approach to therapy and client care is integrative, collaborative, client-centered, and includes focusing on the goals and needs of her clients. Heather believes that everyone's story is unique and she enjoys seeing transformation and growth with her clients. She utilizes strengths-based, solution-focused, experiential, cognitive-behavioral, and family systems models to offer a personalized approach tailored to each client. Heather is committed to assisting each individual build on their existing strengths to live their best possible life. Heather's experience includes working with clients who struggle with symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment, family issues, self-esteem, relational problems, gender dysphoria, adolescent issues, anger, communication and conflict resolution, grief and loss, suicidal ideation, and self-injurious behaviors. Heather provides mental health services for clients in adolescence through late adulthood.

Locations: Cold Spring Only

Telehealth Link: https://doxy.me/heathercreativeconnections

Marie Bourne, MS LPCC

Marie is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor experienced in providing services to individuals and families with a variety of concerns. She received her master's degree from St. Cloud State University in 2013. She has worked in outpatient, in-home, and residential settings. She utilizes approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems therapy, and trauma-based therapy to address the underlying issues which lead to mental health problems. She has advanced training in EMDR, a type of therapy that addresses unresolved traumatic memories. Her specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief and loss. Marie works with clients ages 13 and up.

Locations: Saint Cloud Only

Telehealth Link:www.doxy.me/ccmarie

Stacy Kriese, LPCC LADC

Stacy Kriese received her master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from St. Cloud State University in 2017; as well as having attained her bachelor's degree in Chemical Dependency and Community Psychology in 2014. Stacy's professional experience includes working as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and is independently licensed as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). She has worked in the mental health field for the past 10 years, serving birth to 5, adolescent, couples, and adult populations.

Her expertise lies in the area of co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders at the individual, couples, and family systems level. In working with toddlers, preschoolers, school-aged children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, Stacy assists clients with presenting concerns that typically include depression, anxiety, ADHD, separation/divorce, PTSD, ADHD, self-esteem, behavioral concerns, criminal justice involvement, life transitions as well as families in foster care and child protective services. Stacy is also trained in DC:0-5 Assessments and Developmental Repair.

Locations: Saint Cloud Only

Telehealth Link:doxy.me/skriese

Alex Gregory, MS LMFT

Alex Gregory is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who specializes in working with individuals and families ranging from birth to adulthood. Alex strives to provide a welcoming and trusting environment, where people can enhance their strengths and learn new tools to handle a variety of life stressors or challenges. Alex has experience working with individuals, children, and families that present with concerns of anxiety, depression, ADHD, adoption, autism, trauma, attachment, behaviors, and relationships. Alex earned a Master's Degree from St. Cloud State University and a Certificate in Permanency and Adoption from the University of Minnesota; she is trained in early childhood mental health and Circle of Security.

Locations: Cold Spring Only

Telehealth Link:www.doxy.me/alexcreativeconnections

Rebecca Cluever, MS LMFT

Rebecca Cluever is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, experienced in working with children and adults from birth to adulthood. She utilizes a developmental perspective to assist children and their families in learning how to manage behaviors and learn how to regulate emotions. Rebecca has experience working with trauma, relationship, attachment disorders, depression, postpartum depression, anxiety, behavioral concerns, and infant and early childhood mental health. Rebecca has a passion for working with children and their families to help improve the dynamics of family relationships and to help decrease stress and frustration in the home environment. Rebecca is trained in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Theraplay, Circle of Security, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy.

Locations: Saint Cloud Only

Telehealth Link:www.doxy.me/rebeccacluever

Rachel Trout, MS

Rachel Trout completed her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at St. Cloud State University. Rachel provides outpatient mental health services and works in an elementary school providing consultation and therapeutic services. Rachel is open to seeing children, and adolescents and has special interests in autism, ADHD and behavioral disorders. In her free time Rachel enjoys making mini clay creations, hanging out with her cats, and ballroom dancing.

Locations: Saint Cloud Only


Telehealth Link: https://doxy.me/racheltrout

Alastriona Kroll, MS

Alastriona is a community mental health counselor who works in St Cloud. She is a 2023 graduate of Saint Cloud State University with a Masters in Family Studies. She has experience in working with adults, families, and children. She has previously worked with college students who are parents. Her passion is helping others to find support resources, create positive relationships, and develop skills to improve their quality of life. Using play and art techniques in sessions is very important to her. She enjoys walks with her dog, finding the best local ice cream shops, reading historical nonfiction, and exploring new places.

Location: School based only

Skylar Borg, BS

Skylar is currently pursuing her master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at St. Cloud State University. She is interning under the supervision of Rebecca Cluever. She has experience working with individuals across diverse cultural backgrounds, age groups, and populations, addressing a broad spectrum of mental health challenges.
Skylar takes a strength-based approach to counseling, drawing from Person-Centered Theory and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as other therapeutic perspectives, to better understand clients holistically. Her clinical interests include working with couples, adults, teens, and children, with a particular focus on trauma work with children and adolescents. She believes that every individual has a unique story to share and is dedicated to providing the space and support to help clients explore and tell it. Skylar is passionate about empowering clients to achieve personal growth and supporting their journey to healing by encouraging them to live their lives with intention and authenticity.

Locations: Saint Cloud Only

Telehealth Link: https://doxy.me/internconnections

Carrie Gapinski, MS LICSW

Carrie completed her Bachelor's degree in social work from St. Cloud State University and went on to complete her Master of Social Work. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker through the Minnesota Board of Social Work. Carrie has extensive experience working with children and families within the mental health community. Her experiences include in-home services, county mental health case management, and school social work. Carrie's approach to therapy is client-centered and collaborative. She utilizes strengths-based, solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral therapy and family systems models to meet the unique needs of her clients. Carrie is available to see clients across the life span, however, her specialty is working with children and adolescents.