CHOICES Psychotherapy, Ltd.
Therapist Credentials & Specialties

Susan Davis, LICSW
Executive Director
BA – Human Development – University of Wisconsin Stout
MS – Guidance & Counseling – University of Wisconsin Stout
Specialty: Individuals and families with high risk youth, G.L.B.T. issues with individuals & families.
Clinical Areas: Susan brings advanced education and experience to the business, and is a Certified Clinical Criminal Justice Specialist, a Clinically Certified Forensic Counselor, and a Master Addictions Counselor. Susan is deeply devoted to the field of human services, and over the course of more than fifteen years has practiced psychotherapy in multiple arenas including adolescent mental health, adult mental health, juvenile corrections, private practice, and day treatment. To complement her Psychotherapy Practice, Susan facilitates workshops on Stress Management, Conflict Resolution, Abuse, Self-Esteem, Critical Incident / Stress Debriefing, Lifestyle Change, and Enhancing Interpersonal Communication.
Population: Adolescents and Adults.

Sheila Heskin, MSW, LICSW
Therapist
BSW – University of North Dakota
MSW – Columbia University, New York, NY
Specialty: Individual therapy, family therapy, biofeedback therapy
Clinical Areas: Depression, anxiety, stress management, woman’s issues, infertility, parenting and family issues, GLBT issues, life transitions.
Population: Ages 13 through senior adults.

Dawn K. Schuldt, MA, LMFT
Mental Health Professional / Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
MA – Human Development with emphasis on Counseling Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy – St. Mary’s University of MN
Specialty: Individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy.
Clinical Areas: Depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma recovery, coping with chronic illness and pain, physical and sexual abuse victimization, women’s issues, identity and body image issues, couples relational issues, family issues, divorce recovery, stepfamily issues, parent-child relational issues-especially coping with adolescents, serious and persistent mental health issues (SPMI), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Population: Adolescents (from age 13), adults, senior adults, families, couples.

Sherry O’Malley, MA, LP
Outpatient Mental Health Professional
B.A. Social Work, St. Cloud State University
M.A. Counseling Psychology, St. Mary’s University
Specialty: Individual, couple’s and family therapy
Clinical Areas: abuse issues, parenting and family issues, depression, anxiety, ADHD, chronic pain/health issues.
Population: ages 3 through senior adults.

Amber Holmes Isham, MA, LMFT
Outpatient Therapist, Clinical Program Supervisor
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
PREPARE/ENRICH provider (www.prepare-enrich.com)
BA – Women’s Studies – University of Kansas
MA – Marriage and Family Therapy – Argosy University
Specialty: Adolescent DBT skills training, Individual DBT therapy, Mindfulness Practice, Narrative Therapy, Premarital Counseling.
Clinical Areas: Women’s issues, effective communication skills and family cohesiveness; non-suicidal self injurious behavior, interpersonal effectiveness skills, GLBTQ issues with individuals, new immigrant families and youth, family-of-origin work; solution-focused approach to problem solving, and improving self-esteem. DBT consultation team member.
Population: Individuals, couples and families. Youth and adults only.

James Walch, LICSW
Clinical Program Supervisor
BSW – Augsburg College
MSW – Augsburg College
Specialty: Individuals and families with high risk youth, Adolescents, Family therapy, Parenting Education and Couples Therapy, Children and adolescents with SED.
Clinical Areas: Mood Disorders, Oppositional Behaviors, General Parenting Education and Parenting Education with Families with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Dual Diagnosis.
Population: Children (age 10 and above), Adolescents, Adults, Couples and Families.

Cindy L. Fischer Hancock, MA, LPC, LMFT
BA – Metropolitan State University – Psychology
MA – St. Mary’s University of Minnesota – Counseling and Psychological Services
Post – Master’s Certificate – Alfred Alder Graduate Institute – Marriage and Family Therapy
Specialty: Individual, Family Therapy, Group Therapy Adolescents
Clinical Areas: Depression, Anxiety, Disruptive Behavior Disorders, Parenting Skills, Transitions, Divorce, Co-parenting, Anger Management
Population: Ages 10-50

Jessica Mathwig, LICSW
Mental Health Professional / Therapist
BA – Psychology – University of Minnesota
MSW – Social Work – College of St. Catherine/University of St. Thomas
Specialty: Individual therapy and family therapy.
Clinical Areas: Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, school issues, parenting and family issues.
Population: Children (ages 7 and up), adolescents, families, and adults.

Eric Hansen, MA
Mental Health Practitioner
BS Applied Design, University of MN, Twin Cities
MA Marriage and Family Therapy, Argosy University
LMFT licensure in progress and projected for 2009
Interest and Training: Children, Adolescents and Families. High Risk Youth. In-Home services for youth and their families. Narrative techniques, Solution Focused Therapy Techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Techniques, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Techniques, Systems Approach to Change and Recovery. D.B.T. Consultation Team Member.
Clinical Interest: Provide severely emotionally disturbed (SED) youth the skills to learn to accept themselves and solve problems in their life using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (D.B.T.) skill sets including mindfulness and emotional regulation; at the same time offer skills for relationship growth through teaching interpersonal effectiveness and assisting clients with managing painful feeling through distress tolerance skills. Assist families with exploring patterns of interaction that keep them stuck in conflict and prevent growth. Promote more effective patterns of interaction through teaching communication, emotional expression and solution focused problem solving skills.
Population: 8-18 y/o.

Steve Webb
Mental Health Practitioner
BS – Agriculture – University of MN
MA – pending – Marriage & Family Therapy – Argosy University, Twin Cities
Specialty: Using solution focused and cognitive behavioral skill building approaches with children, adolescents and their families to empower and help overcome emotional and behavioral disorders, including anger, anxiety, defiance and depression. A systemic, strength-based, and collaborative approach is used working with the family, community and schools to help children reach their full potential in school and in life.

Lynn Harris Luetgers, MA, LAMFT
Mental Health Practitioner
BS – Business Administration – Bowling Green State University, OH
MA – Marriage and Family Therapy – Argosy University, MN
Specialty: Using solution focused and cognitive behavioral skill building approaches to empower individuals, couples and families experiencing anxiety, depression, parenting concerns and women’s issues.

John Souza, Jr., M.A.
Mental Health Practitioner II
BS – Business Administration, I/O Psychology – Metropolitan State University
MA – Marriage & Family Therapy – MSPP/Argosy University
Addictions Studies Certificate – University of Minnesota (in progress)
Clinical Interests: John’s passion is in helping adolescents and their families learn to adjust their patterns of interaction in order to more effectively get their needs met. He does this through myriad theoretical approaches, including Structural, Solution-Focused, and Cognitive-Behavioral theories and interventions. However, his most powerful asset is his ability to develop positive, trusting relationships with his clients and those in their system (e.g., parents, siblings, case managers, etc.).
Specialty: John as developed the curriculum for and runs the Choices Personal Power Group for Teens: an anger management group open to both male and female adolescents, ages 13 to 17 (although mature 12 year olds and immature 18 year olds will be accepted). For more information on John or his group, please contact the intake office at (952) 544-6806.
Population: Children (ages 9 and up), adolescents, and families

Becky Camp
Mental Health Practitioner
BA – History/Pre-Counseling- Crown College
MA – Counseling and Psychological Services - Saint Mary’s University of MN
Specialty: Uses cognitive behavioral therapy, family structural therapy with solution based therapy. Vast experience with adolescents and their parents. Use skills with adolescents to further their developmental growth and give them tools to cope in their homes, schools, and communities. History of working with adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders. Ability to relate to entire family system which allows for intense therapeutic skills.

Erin Udvig
Mental Health Practitioner
BA – Psychology – College of Saint Benedict
MA – pending – Marriage and Family Therapy – Argosy University
Specialty: I currently use Solution Focused and Narrative approaches for skill building with children, adolescents, and parents. My hope is to empower families by teaching them tools that are needed to have healthier relationships with one another.

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