Dawn Huyge-Opsal, MS, LPCC
BemidjiOur Staff
Dawn specializes in working with children ages 7 and up, adolescents, college students, and adults on the autism spectrum.
Keep readingDawn specializes in working with children ages 7 and up, adolescents, college students, and adults on the autism spectrum.
Keep readingBack Row: Shawn Anderson, RJ Wattenhofer, Jake Schultz and Drew Jaeger.
Middle Row: Jean Greseth, Chris Ross, Hyacinth Mosse, Kayla Branstrom, Kara Lawhorn, Loretta Bach, Suzann Ellenson, Stacy Leutgers, Thomas Richotte and Laura Hansen.
Front Row (Seated): Brook Ylimiemi, Tami Leigland, Kari Tomperi, Cheryl Baker, Ellie Anderson, Paula Ocampo, Da’Nel Chase, Jennifer Miller and Diane Cerven.
Jean’s areas of special interest are working with trauma survivors (both children and adults), women’s issues, adoption issues, infertility issues, treatment of anxiety, depression, serious and persistent mental illnesses and working with children and adolescents.
Keep readingDa’Nel is a licensed professional clinical counselor with 15 years of experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families. She is certified with US Association for Play Therapy as a Registered Play Therapist (RPT).
Keep readingDiane provides therapy to pre-teens, adolescents, and adults. She is available to help in most areas including but not limited to; anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, trauma, PTSD, reactive attachment disorder, and dual diagnosis.
Keep readingEllie’s areas of special interest include working with trauma survivors, as well as treatment of anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, adjustment issues and parental support. Ellie also has specialized training in working with children, adolescents and adults who have experienced domestic and sexual violence.
Keep readingJessica specializes in working with families with young children and parents. She is certified to provide Parent Child Interaction Therapy and Trauma-Informed Child Parent Psychotherapy, evidenced based practices for children and their caretakers. Jessica has a wealth of specialized skills in the field of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health.
Keep readingLoretta Bach is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) with over 30 years experience helping people at all levels of Substance Use Disorder treatment. Loretta is experienced in working with both adults and youth. She is currently available for adult or adolescent Chemical Use Assessments (CUA or “Rule 25 Assessments”).
Keep readingLaura’s passion is client-centered therapy focusing on strengths, with a special interest in helping individuals with anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders and borderline personality disorders.
Keep readingHyacinth provides counseling in our Park Rapids and Menahga offices. She believes strongly in the mind/body/spirit connection.
Keep readingLaura believes that therapy is most beneficial when it is client driven and based on a person’s strengths, goals, and motivations.
Keep readingVanessa enjoys working with children, adults, couples and families and brings experience working with those from diverse backgrounds.
Keep readingDrew assists clients by helping to build coping skills, regulate emotions, overcome communication difficulties, and aid in relational dissatisfaction.
Keep readingPaula provides culturally sensitive therapy in both Spanish and English, striving to meet people where they are in their healing journey.
Keep readingCynthia understands that the client is the expert of their life. She approaches therapy with a collaborative and holistic mindset.
Keep readingKaren Hill works with adolescents and adults in our Bemidji outpatient office.
Keep readingJaunita specializes in working with couples, families, and individuals who desire emotional health, healing, and wholeness.
Keep readingSally helps people increase self-awareness, gain new perspectives, decrease symptoms, and increase personal strengths.
Keep readingHannah’s areas of specialty include treating anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, LGBTQ+ issues, family relationships and life transitions.
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