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Debbie Dillard-Stark

Debbie Dillard-Stark

As a seasoned therapist, I have a wealth of experience, having been a therapist for 46 years. I view life as a journey, with both adventures and challenges. Therapy is about …

Agha Hussain

Agha Hussain

Agha is a LPC and a graduate of the University of Houston-Victoria with his M.A. in Forensic Psychology. Agha’s training and theoretical orientations utilize CBT and M.I. as key …

Amanda Schuermann

Amanda Schuermann

Amanda is a Licensed Professional Counselor with Ellie Mental Health in Concord. Her experience has provided her the opportunity to work with adolescents, adults, and families in …

Ellie McDonald

Ellie McDonald

Ellie is a temporary licensed mental health counselor (tLMHC). She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults through various life struggles. This includes, but …

Kristen Pipes

Kristen Pipes

Kristen is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate (LPC-A) under the supervision of Robert Gallegos, LPC-Supervisor. She holds a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health …

Jordan Faiman

Jordan Faiman

Jordan completed his Masters of Arts degree in Psychological Services at Kean University in 2008 as well as completed a Masters of Arts degree in Psychological Counseling …

Lyndsay Burton

Lyndsay Burton

Lyndsay has a Bachelors degree in Psychology and a Masters of Mental Health Counseling from Indiana University - Columbus. Lyndsay is committed to servicing youth to young adults …

Larissa Allison

Larissa Allison

Larissa is a trauma-informed therapist who believes in working with a client led approach to making changes in their lives that are right for them. She earned her Master’s in …

Erin Mortenson

Erin Mortenson

Erin is a licensed Professional Clinical and Alcohol and Drug Counselor who has worked in the Mendota Heights school district for the past several years. In working with children, …

Christi Wellman

Christi Wellman

Christi is a creative and compassionate therapist who helps people explore their thoughts and feelings, develop healthy coping skills to manage stress and change, achieve personal …

Christine Famiano

Christine Famiano

Christine is solution-focused and goal-oriented and believes a strong connection is critical to therapy. The therapeutic relationship is built on trust and authenticity. She knows …

Abby Christiansen

Abigail Christensen

Abby is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) specializing in child and adolescent psychiatry (i.e. psychotropic medication management). Abby’s …