Erin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in MN, WI, and MI. Erin loves working with children, teens, families and couples. Erin is nationally certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) and has completed the third level of Gottman Couples Therapy Method. Erin believes everyone should have a safe and healing place to work through life's difficulties. Erin tries to help bring families and couples closer together through therapeutic work and help to have fulfilling relationships. Erin provides both clinical supervision for Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors in MN and WI as well as administrative supervision here at FamilyMeans.

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 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.

Michael recently 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.

Allie is a clinical trainee pursing a master’s degree in social work from St. Mary’s University. With social work being a second career for Allie, she is also trained as an occupational therapist with experience providing group based DBT informed therapy to a variety of clients in a partial hospitalization program. Allie has experience working with mood and personality disorders, self-harm/suicidal ideation, and more.

Allie values meeting the clients where they are at by presenting her authentic and genuine self as a resource for the client to gain a better understanding of their personal strengths and abilities to help increase their confidence in healthy and effective coping.

Allie provides services in the Stillwater clinic and at Stillwater Area High School.

Heather has her Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy with an emphasis on child and adolescent therapy. She offers mental health services in schools. A few areas of clinical interest include family systems, parenting, attachment, couples work, and mindfulness as well as supporting clients as they navigate grief, anxiety, communication, and adjustments/transitions. Heather utilizes play and art therapy techniques, along with psychoeducation from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Heather pulls from Narrative Family Therapy and Systems Theory in the therapy process. Heather strongly believes in providing a client centered approach to her sessions, seeing her clients to be the experts in their lives.

 Heather's personal interests include spending time with her family, especially her son, as well as gardening, hiking, and snuggling her three cats while reading. 

Tina is a Licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) and obtained a Master of Social Work from St Catherine University/ University of St Thomas. 

She enjoys working with teens, adults, families, and couples in a wide range of ages. She has a wide variety of experience working with clients with anxiety, depression, personality disorders, self-harm/ suicidal ideation, substance/ alcohol use, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, developmental disabilities, and more. She enjoys working with LGBTQ+ clients including trans clients. 

Tina has experience in group work, supervision/ management, chemical dependency, residential settings, and school settings in addition to extensive outpatient clinic experience. 

Tina also has training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), strengths based approaches, and dual disorders of substance use/ mental health. 

Tina sees the client as the true “expert” in their own life and she sees herself as a guide and mentor along the way. She likes to use humor and be authentic and genuine in the therapy process, which Clients have said they appreciate. 

Rachel is a Marriage and Family Therapist working with children and families in the school-linked mental health program at Stonebridge Elementary. She has experience working with anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD-related challenges, abuse, familial alcoholism and grief. Rachel works eclectically to suit the needs of the individual. Under the umbrella of a family-systems based approach, modalities used in treatment may include play therapy, CBT, psychodynamic therapy, family therapy and mindfulness-based interventions. Rachel's goal is to help children reach their highest potential and to help families live more harmonious and happier lives together.

Nora is a Marriage and Family Therapist in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. Nora has provided therapy services for 15 years in outpatient, in home and treatment settings. She has worked at FamilyMeans since 2005.

Nora sees families, children, and teens. She works with students and families at the Stillwater High School Wellness Program and New Heights Charter School. Nora addresses depression, anxiety, OCD, grief, anger, trauma, and family relational problems.

Nora has special training and interest in working with trauma providing EMDR therapy as a helping aid. She loves to help families move towards healthier relationships. Nora has taken extensive course work in attachment and bonding, hypnotherapy and neurobiology. Nora enjoys her work and deeply respects the therapeutic relationship.

Brian Engelen, M.A. is a graduate of Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.  Brian is working toward his L.P.C.C. licensure. 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 works out of the Stillwater clinic. 

Courtney is currently working toward a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Marquette University in Wisconsin. She will be working with FamilyMeans providing services through the school-based counseling program and in the clinic with children, adolescents, and their families as well as adult clients. Some of her clinical interests include working with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and OCD. She practices with a person-centered approach working collaboratively to develop a treatment plan full of skills and tools to meet a client’s individual needs.

Courtney’s personal interests include spending time with friends, family, and her many pets. She enjoys being outdoors, using her creativity, playing games, puzzles and much more.

Courtney provides services at the Stillwater Clinic, Brookview Elementary, and Afton-Lakeland Elementary.

Mara is a clinical trainee pursuing her master’s degree at the University of St. Thomas, with plans to pursue LPCC licensure upon graduation.

She is passionate about working with youth, adults, and families who are navigating a range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, and complex family dynamics. Mara 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.

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. Currently she offers therapeutic services at Stillwater Middle School, and Stillwater High School.

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).

Christa earned a Master’s of Marriage, Couples, and Family therapy from Adler Graduate School. She works from a person-centered approach that incorporates influences from attachment and solution-focused perspectives. She collaborates with clients to identify and enlist their internal strengths and resources to approach life’s challenges. Christa has a background in mediation and experience helping couples better understand each other, and improve communication skills and relationships. Christa provides School-Based Mental Health services at Tartan High School. She has training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EFT. Her hobbies include meditation, yoga, running, cooking, and hiking or cross-country skiing through the woods.   --

Linda holds a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. She completed her internship at the Center for Grief and Loss and has a background in working with complex grief. She has experience working with first responders, adolescents and children ages 1-13 years in a variety of settings. She has worked with complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and has an interest in chronic pain, injury recovery, and neurobiology. 

Linda works from a systemic approach that incorporates attachment, experiential, strength-based, and cognitive therapeutic approaches to promote healing, resilience, and growth. She is trained in Brainspotting which is a non-verbal treatment option that works to identify and release primary sources of emotional and physical pain, trauma, and a variety of other challenging symptoms. 

 Linda can provide individual, couple, or family therapy and works out of the Stillwater office.  

Clare is a clinical trainee. She graduated with her Bachelors in Social Work from St. Catherine University and is currently pursuing her Masters in Social Work at Loyola University Chicago. A few areas of interest include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness Practices, and Mind-Body Approaches. She is open to working with adolescents through older adults with depression, anxiety, substance/alcohol use concerns, life stressors, grief/loss or any other concerns. She has a special interest in working with Caregiving/Caregivers.

I earned my Master's of Science in Clinical Counseling from Capella University in 2020. I am working towards my LPCC. I have experience with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures and belief systems. I have worked with adults who have Severe and Persistent Mental Illness such as Schizophrenia, Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar I, as well as, co-occurring Substance Use disorders. I am thrilled to work in a school-based position at Richardson Elementary with children ages 5-12 years old. I take a person-centered approach and love doing therapy with children and their families to help them navigate and cope with challenges in their life. I strive to assist clients and their families process emotions and learn coping skills to deal with everyday stressors and decrease symptoms. With the necessary tools and skills at our disposal it is easier to identify triggers, notice warning signs, and find ways to better prepare for oncoming stressors and challenges. I utilize CBT, DBT, and trauma focused approaches. My office is a safe space and welcoming to all who wish to enter. 

Toni holds a Master’s degree from Adler Graduate school, and holds her Marriage and Family Therapist licensure in both MN and WI. She has experience in the areas of anxiety, depression, self-esteem, PTSD, dissociative disorders, trauma, spirituality, life transitions, and relational problems. She is passionate about helping individuals, families, and relationships of any kind to help people more wholly connect with themselves and others.  

Toni works from a systemic, collaborative, strengths-based therapeutic approach to help clients acknowledge the various unique contexts which impact their lives, connect with their strengths, and learn new ways to live in wholeness. Her empathy and warmth help to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can process and heal. She utilizes various therapeutic approaches including family systems, attachment-based, and Adlerian theories.

Toni meets with clients in our clinic locations.

I am a skilled clinician, post-graduate certified in child-centered play therapy, and licensed in k-12 school counseling. My area of expertise focuses on what children are trying to achieve and resolve through behavior while strengthening an understanding of their emotions, internalization, and social worlds. My work is to meet and address children’s issues holistically, understanding that therapeutic work transpires through partnership while understanding that meaningful change and behavior do not derive from or occur in segmented experiences. I value meeting children and families where they are while honoring the uniqueness of each individual and system.

I have worked in school systems for 7 years, with children and adolescents at each stage of education and development, ages ranging from 3-21. The work I have done has been dynamic to fit the needs of each experience, concern, culture, and developmental stage of each individual with compassion, respect, and knowledge. Techniques include solution/strengths focused practice, therapeutic alliance, developmentally appropriate psychoeducation, mindfulness, grief work, child-centered play therapy, gestalt techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy,  goal identification and creation, safety planning and coping strategies, conflict resolution, reality therapy (is what you are doing getting you what you want?), and neuro-sequential model and bottom-up processing.

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 Family Means where she provided school-based mental health services at Stillwater Area High School as well as at the Family Means Clinic.  Maureen 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.

Leah has her Master’s of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at Capella University. She has experience working with children and adults, including those with dementia and traumatic brain injuries. Leah uses a family-systems-based approach to support families and individuals through life transitions and developmental changes. She uses a strength-based and collaborative approach, focusing on the client's cultural and religious beliefs. Leah offers mental health services at Andersen Elementary and our Stillwater clinic. Her interests include hiking with her three children and two dogs, SUP Yoga, kayaking, and mountain biking.   

Sarah is a graduate of Viterbo University and has an emphasis in child and adolescent counseling. She is currently working towards her L.P.C.C licensure. 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.

 Lilia is pursuing a 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 internal and external worlds. She is grounded in systemic frameworks and takes a collaborative experiential approach to therapy.

 Lilia is passionate about working with families, teens, couples, and individuals. Her clinical interests include parenting, life transitions, sex and sexuality, and relational challenges. She uses interventions and theoretical models informed by experiential therapy, emotionally-focused, and attachment-based family therapy. In the therapy room she leans into play, humor, curiosity, and the therapeutic relationship to create an affirmative, non-judgmental space.

 Lilia has completed training in Level 1 Gottman Couples Therapy method. She can provide individual, couple, or family therapy and works out of the Stillwater and school-based mental health services at Stonebridge 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 is a graduate of the University of Wisconin-Stout and emphasizes in child and adolescent counseling along with crisis and trauma. She is working towards her LPC-IT and LPCC-IT licenses in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Mara works from a client-first, narrative, and reality therapy framework focusing on introducing different ways to express a client's lived experiences through many different modalities such as art, play, poetry, and many other forms.