Diane is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Minnesota and Wisconsin.  Most of her 20+ year career has been spent working with youth and their families through school-based therapy programs.  Diane works from a collaborative, strengths-based approach; assisting and supporting clients to be the author of their own lives.  She works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, relationship challenges, self-esteem, and trauma.

Diane sees clients at our Stillwater clinic.

Diane is also the coordinator of FamilyMeans’ Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Marta is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20+ years of experience working with individuals, couples and groups. Drawing from a diverse array of educational, career and life experience, Marta uses a blend of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic therapy and mind-body approaches to support individuals in a whole-person, strength-based way, combining insight with action. She has expertise treating Eating Disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, relationship and family issues, and personality disorders at outpatient and higher levels of care.

She is a former licensed teacher and athletic coach.

Marta provides clinical supervision for Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors in the School-Based Mental Health Program. She sees clients at Stillwater Middle School.

Monica earned her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy, from the University of St. Thomas. She is currently working towards her LMFT Licensure.

Monica adopts a systemic approach to therapy, recognizing the importance of understanding the culture, systems, and relationships that shape people's lives and challenges. She is dedicated to creating a non-judgmental, warm, and supportive environment in therapy, offering empathy, collaboration, and authenticity. Monica strives to help clients identify their internal and external resilience and strengths, and she teaches tools to cope with stress and improve connections.

With an eclectic approach, Monica draws from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), existential, narrative, and solution-focused techniques. She aims to help clients develop more adaptive habits that lead to meaningful and fulfilling lives. Monica has experience working with couples, families, and individuals facing relational issues, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Monica sees clients at our Stillwater clinic.

In her free time, Monica enjoys spending time with her family, attending live music events, cooking, and traveling.

Michael received his MA in Counseling and Psychology from Saint Mary’s University. Michael has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. Michael uses a client-centered, humanistic approach, focusing on aspects of Existentialism, mindfulness, family-systems, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, while keeping careful consideration of cultural concerns and practices. Michael has experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma-related diagnoses, and other life experiences.

Michael sees clients at our Stillwater clinic.

Rachel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles. She is post-graduate certified in Play Therapy and in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a trauma-focused modality that utilizes guided visualization and bilateral eye movement to quickly alleviate distress associated with past trauma.

With a depth of clinical experience, Rachel works with individuals and families navigating mood disorders, trauma, divorce, grief, and the multifaceted challenges that emerge across the human lifespan. Her therapeutic orientation is integrative and developmentally informed, grounded in systemic and attachment-based theory, and tailored to the unique psychological architecture of each client.

Rachel draws from a robust repertoire of evidence-based modalities, including Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. She also incorporates elements of expressive arts and Sand Tray Therapy, particularly in work with children and adolescents.

Rachel sees clients at our Stillwater clinic.

Rachel supports clients across the lifespan and is known for cultivating a therapeutic environment that is emotionally attuned—one in which individuals feel safe to examine their inner worlds, strengthen relational dynamics, and pursue meaningful transformation. She is a committed ally of the LGBTQIA+ community and provides affirming, identity-conscious care that honors the complexity of each individual’s lived experience.

Nora is a Marriage and Family Therapist with licensure in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. She holds a Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of St. Thomas and brings over 25 years of experience to her role at FamilyMeans.

Currently based at the Stillwater clinic, Nora works with individuals, couples, and families, helping them navigate challenges and build stronger, healthier relationships within their self and with others.  She has specialized training in trauma-informed care and is certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a powerful modality for healing trauma.

Nora’s clinical interests include attachment and bonding, hypnotherapy, and neurobiology. She is deeply committed to the therapeutic process and values the trust and connection built with each client. As she describes it: “The joy for me as a therapist is to be a place of unconditional compassion while assisting the client to find their own inner wisdom and strength.”

Brian Engelenis a graduate of Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Brian has been working in the mental health field for over twenty years and has experience working with adults, children and families who have experienced trauma, autism, varied mental health diagnoses, and legal and socioeconomic concerns. Brian works from a systemic, collaborative, strength-based approach that is mindful of cultural, ethnic, and economic concerns. He has an eclectic approach that includes psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral techniques with an eye toward how people can use their support system, community resources, mindfulness and newly learned skills to live the kind of life they envision for themselves.

Brian is a LPCC and sees clients at the Stillwater clinic.

Ben is currently working towards a Master’s in Marriage and Family therapy at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. He is looking forward to working with a wide variety of people, from adults, teens, kids, to families and couples. Ben believes every client and every client system is unique and is prepared to meet people where they are at. In practice he pulls from ideas related to attachment theory, CBT, mindfulness, solution focused, emotion focused and narrative therapy. Areas of interest include family and relational dynamics, anxiety, depression, gender identity, LGBTQI+ affirming care, spirituality, and self-esteem concerns. Ben believes we are all experts of our own journey and that our experiences shape our view of the world and of ourselves. He looks forward to getting to explore the world through the diverse experiences of his clients.

Ben sees clients at Stillwater Area High School and the Hudson Clinic.

Personal interests include exploring new music, playing video games, travelling, hiking, and hanging out with his cats.

Lilia is a pre-licensed therapist who earned her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. She is dedicated to understanding and attuning to her clients’ unique experiences. Lilia is honored to walk alongside her clients as they bravely explore their emotional worlds. Working from a family systems lens, she brings a warm and attuned presence for clients to feel safe and unhurried in their healing. 

She is passionate about working with families, couples, and individuals across the entire lifespan. Her clinic interests include parenting, grief and loss, family dynamics, and relationship healing. Her approach integrates models informed by experiential therapy, emotionally-focused, and attachment-based family therapy. In the therapy room she leans into curiosity, laughter, and the therapeutic relationship to create an affirming, non-judgmental space.

Lilia has completed training in Level 1 Gottman Couples Therapy method. She currently provides family, couple, and individual therapy at the Stillwater clinic, as well as child, family, and group therapy at Stonebridge Elementary.

Mara earned her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas, and is currently working toward her LPCC licensure. 

Mara is passionate about working with youth, adults, and families who are navigating a range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, and complex family dynamics. She works with clients through a person-centered, family-systems approach, while honoring and affirming the diverse cultural and belief systems of her clients. She believes that family and cultural contexts play pivotal roles in shaping individuals, and she focuses on nurturing inner resilience to promote personal and relational growth.

Mara’s career began in journalism, where she developed a deep passion for helping people define and understand their stories. This experience continues to shape her therapeutic practice, as she now supports clients in reclaiming and rewriting their narratives on their journey to healing and wellness.

Mara provides services at Lake Elmo Elementary and the FamilyMeans clinic in Stillwater.

Kari is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. She has been in the field for nearly ten years and has a passion for supporting children, teens, and their families.

She enjoys working with individuals and families to navigate the challenges of life, whether they are personal, with family, or with peers. Areas of interest include anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep problems, transitions and adjustments, identity development, parenting skills, and family communication. Kari is bilingual and can conduct assessments and therapy in Spanish.

Kari describes herself as having a down-to-earth nature, sense of humor, and personable demeanor. She has an eclectic approach, utilizing various theoretical approaches, behavioral neuroscience, and real life experience. She caters her approach to each client’s individual therapeutic needs.  Additionally, Kari is trained in two evidence-based models to process trauma, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).

Kari sees clients at the Stillwater Area High School.

Pang is a compassionate and dedicated clinical counseling trainee currently pursuing her Master’s in Counseling and Psychological Services at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. She seeks to become a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) after she graduates. 

Deeply inspired by existential-humanistic therapy, Pang draws from an existential-humanistic perspective and integrates a variety of approaches, including mindfulness-based techniques, person-centered therapy, narrative therapy, and solution-focused therapy. She is passionate about supporting individuals of all ages as they navigate life’s challenges. Her clinical interests include supporting individuals experiencing issues with stress, anxiety, depression, identity development, and family communication.

Known for her warm, empathetic, and culturally sensitive approach, Pang is committed to creating a safe and inclusive therapeutic space where clients feel seen, heard, understood and empowered in their journey toward healing and growth. As a bilingual clinician, she is also able to provide therapy and assessments in Hmong.

 Pang currently sees clients at the Stillwater clinic as well as Tartan High School.

Christa Marincel is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT) who earned her Master’s degree from Adler Graduate School. She brings a warm, person-centered presence to her work with individuals, couples, and families. Christa integrates trauma-informed care with evidence-based practices and has received specialized training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).

Grounded in attachment theory and solution-focused approaches, Christa supports couples and families in resolving conflict, deepening emotional intimacy, and fostering stronger, more connected relationships. In addition to her clinical work, she empowers young people in a school-based setting to connect with their inner strengths and navigate life’s challenges with confidence and resilience.

Christa sees clients at our Stillwater clinic and at Tartan High School.

Linda earned a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. She works from a systemic lens to support individuals, couples, and families. Her approach is strengths-based—identifying and utilizing clients’ inherent strengths to foster healing, growth, and resilience.

Linda sees clients at the Stillwater clinic.

Linda is trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Brainspotting. She specializes in trauma, including post-traumatic stress (PTS), complex post-traumatic stress (CPTS), and traumatic and complex grief. She has a strong background in working with first responders and a deep understanding of the unique stressors they face. Linda supports clients in cultivating post-traumatic growth (PTG)—the process of discovering personal strength, deeper relationships, and renewed purpose after trauma. 

She also works with ADHD, helping clients understand and navigate executive functioning challenges, emotional regulation, and attention-related difficulties. Linda supports individuals living with chronic pain by integrating mind-body techniques to help manage pain, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. 

Her therapeutic style is rooted in trauma-informed care and begins with bottom-up techniques such as mindfulness and grounding practices, Polyvagal theory techniques, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Brainspotting, and expressive arts therapy. These approaches help regulate the nervous system and calm the body’s stress response (fight, flight, freeze), creating a foundation that enhances the effectiveness of top-down methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and traditional talk therapy. 

In couples therapy, Linda blends attachment theory with Gottman method techniques to strengthen relationships. 

About ART: 
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a brief, evidence-based approach that uses eye movements and guided imagery to help clients resolve trauma and distressing memories. ART targets the emotional and physiological imprint of trauma, often providing rapid relief without requiring detailed verbal processing—making it especially effective when talk therapy falls short. 

About Brainspotting: 
Brainspotting is a focused, non-verbal therapy that uses eye position to access and process deeply held emotional and somatic experiences, helping release trauma and pain stored in the body. 

Madeline is currently completing her master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Wisconsin- Stout. She is deeply committed to creating a therapeutic space where clients feel welcomed, affirmed, and comfortable to explore themselves and their worlds. She is passionate about helping clients better understand themselves and their brain to grow in skills, resilience, and self-compassion. 

Madeline's clinical interest areas include work with individuals, teens, couples, and families. Her therapeutic interventions are informed by blend of person-centered, gestalt, CBT, and relational cultural theories. She enjoys helping clients explore through modalities of expressive arts and values the use of humor, connection, playfulness, and presence in the therapy space.

Madeline sees clients out of Stillwater Middle School and the Hudson Clinic. 

Sheritta earned her Master of Science in Clinical Counseling from Capella University in 2020 and has since dedicated her career to supporting individuals across diverse backgrounds, cultures, and belief systems. Her clinical experience includes working with adults facing Severe and Persistent Mental Illness. She takes a client-centered approach to therapy, focusing on building strong, trusting relationships with children and their families. Her goal is to help them navigate life’s challenges, process emotions, and develop effective coping strategies to manage stress and reduce symptoms. She believes that with the right tools and support, clients can learn to identify triggers, recognize warning signs, and build resilience in the face of adversity. She is a licensed LPCC and integrates evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Play Therapy, and trauma-informed approaches, and is currently pursuing certification in Play Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to deepen her expertise and her ability to support children through healing and growth.

"My office is a safe, welcoming space for all who enter—where healing, growth, and self-discovery are always encouraged."

Sheritta ses clients at Richardson Elementary.

Megan is a licensed K–12 school counselor and post-graduate certified clinician in child-centered play therapy, with seven years of experience supporting children and adolescents ages 3–21 across diverse educational settings. Her practice centers on understanding the emotional, behavioral, and social needs of children, recognizing that behavior often reflects deeper efforts to resolve internal conflicts and navigate their environments.

Megan approaches therapeutic work holistically, emphasizing collaboration and honoring the individuality of each child and family system. She believes meaningful change arises from integrated, relational experiences. She meets clients where they are with empathy, cultural sensitivity, and developmental awareness.

Her clinical toolkit includes a range of evidence-based modalities tailored to each child’s unique needs: Solution-focused and strengths-based approaches, Child-centered play therapy and gestalt techniques, CBT, and Psychoeducation.

Megan is committed to fostering therapeutic alliances that empower children to explore their emotions, build resilience, and achieve personal growth.

Megan sees clients at Oakdale Middle School and Brookview Elementary. 

Maureen “Moe” Sanderson earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southern NH University in Manchester, NH and is currently working towards her L.P.C.C. Licensure. She completed her clinical internship at FamilyMeans where she provided School-Based Mental Health services at Stillwater Area High School as well as at the FamilyMeans Clinic. Moe has over twenty years of experience working with youth, high school, and collegiate athletes and has been facilitating workshops around the country for parents, coaches, athletes, and athletic administrators since 2015. She is interested in working with adolescents, adults, families, and couples and strives to help individuals identify and harness their inner strengths. Her theoretical orientation is an integrated approach rooted in Client-Centered Therapy, which respects the client as the expert in their own life, combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on the interaction between events in one’s life, and how beliefs about those events impact one’s feelings and experiences.

Moe enjoys spending time with her family, playing and watching sports, running, hiking, reading, baking, and traveling.

Moe sees clients at Stillwater Area High School and the Stillwater clinic.

Leah holds a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University. She is ART trained and trauma-focused, bringing a wealth of experience working with children, adults, and families. Through Narrative, Solution-focused, and IFS techniques, Leah employs a family-systems-based approach to support families and individuals through life transitions and developmental changes. Her strength-based and collaborative methods are tailored to respect and integrate the client's cultural and religious beliefs.

Leah offers mental health services at Andersen Elementary and our Stillwater clinic. 

Sarah is a graduate of Viterbo University and has an emphasis in child and adolescent counseling. Sarah loves and has experience working with children, adolescents and teens in the school-based setting, along with adults. Sarah’s approach to therapy is to create a safe, supportive environment where clients can address their mental health needs without judgement. She works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, self-esteem, familial relationship challenges, and trauma. Therapy looks different for all individuals, and we will work together to create a plan to reach your goals.

Sarah works at Weaver Elementary and Afton Lakeland Elementary.

Dana is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (MN), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (WI), and has completed her certification for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Her practice is centered around children and adolescents/teens struggling with behavioral difficulties and ADHD diagnoses, as well as, adult ADHD assessment.  Modalities utilized include psychoanalytic/psycho-dynamic, CBT, and play and sand tray therapy techniques.  Attachment Theory and Family Systems Theory are incorporated while working with children and their families.  Dana ensures flexibility. She meets her clients and their families where they are at therapeutically and provides a safe and accepting environment to help each individual feel secure throughout the process.  Dana has experience working with coexisting anxiety and depression.  She believes in utilizing multiple supports while exploring executive functioning strengths and weaknesses and how they impact her client’s life. 

Dana sees clients at our Hudson location and provides School-Based Mental Health services at Prescott high and middle schools. 

Mara comes into therapy with unconditional support and positive regard, creating a space where clients feel seen, heard, and valued. Her approach is grounded in the belief that healing begins in a safe, empathetic relationship. Drawing from Rogerian principles, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and narrative therapy, Mara supports individuals in exploring their stories and inner worlds with curiosity and compassion.

Mara works with clients from childhood through mid-adulthood, and is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). She has a particular passion for working with children who have experienced trauma, helping them build emotional resilience and a sense of safety. Mara also enjoys supporting young adults as they navigate the anxiety and uncertainty that often accompany the transition to college and adult responsibilities.

Whether you're seeking support for trauma, anxiety, identity development, or life transitions, Mara strives to meet you where you are—with warmth, respect, and a deep commitment to your growth.

Drew is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through the University of South Dakota. Drew is focused on providing a comfortable space for clients of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to be heard, and his clinical interests include self-esteem, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, sleeping problems, and identity development. Drew believes that humor is an important part of life and has a place in the counseling room. A few of Drew’s personal interests include watching movies and competition reality shows, playing board games, and exercising.

Drew sees clients at the Hudson clinic and at Weaver Elementary School.