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Meet Your Therapist

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Sara Francis

Clinic Director | Therapist

Sara primarily works with children, adolescents and families and is an adoption competent therapist. Sara believes therapy is a working relationship between all parties.

MS, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CFTP

Not accepting new patients

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Accepting new patients-daytime only

Nicole Burden

Therapist 

Nicole is a neurodivergent-affirming counselor with an eclectic but client-centered approach to counseling. Nicole primarily works with teens and adults.

MS, LPC

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Ally Goulder

Therapist 

Ally primarily works with children, adolescents and families, specializing in trauma informed care. Ally believes in creating a safe space for her clients to heal and grow.

MA, LPC

Accepting new patients

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Kristen Yielding

Therapist 

Kristen is earning her master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Kristen values building relationships with her clients, providing trauma-informed care.

MS, LPC

NOT accepting new patients

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Shawn Verhein

Therapist 

​Shawn works with children, adolescents, and adults. Shawn provides solution-focused and trauma-informed therapy. 

MS, LPC

Accepting new patients

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Inquiry about availability. 

Lauren Miller

Therapist

Lauren works with individuals and families. Lauren provides services within a trauma sensitive lens while being sensitive to her clients' individual needs.

MS, LPC, NCC

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Katherine Dannecker-Stevens

Therapist

Katherine works with children, adolescents, adults and families, taking a client-centered approach to therapy. Katherine specializes in art therapy.

MA, LPC, ATR-P

Accepting new patients on Wednesdays 10-3 only

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Marie Palmer

Graduate Student Intern

Marie specializes in working with children with anxiety, ADHD and school-related concerns. She also has a passion for working with adults living with chronic pain.

 Accepting New Patients on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays

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Emma Papenfus

Therapist

Emma specializes in working with children with autism at the in-home treatment level. Emma using art as a tool for facilitating conversation and developing healthy coping skills.

Inquire about availabiilty

MA, LPC, ATR

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Accepting new clients on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Mikella Plitzuweit

Graduate Student Intern

Mikella is a graduate student at Capella University. She is studying Marriage and Family therapy. 

Anticipated graduation fall 2025

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