CHOICES Psychotherapy, Ltd.
Therapist Credentials & Specialties
*Not all therapists are credentialed with every insurance carrier. Our intake staff will inform you at the time of the referral if a therapist is credentialed with your insurance carrier.

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.

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
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Intensively trained in DBT (Behavioral Tech, LLC 2008)
PREPARE/ENRICH provider (www.prepare-enrich.com)
BA – Women’s Studies – University of Kansas
MA – Marriage and Family Therapy – Argosy University
Specialty: DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), Individual DBT therapy with adults, DBT Skills Group with adults, Mindfulness Practice, Women's Issues, Treatment of Anxiety, Depression and Borderline Personality Disorder, Premarital Counseling.
Clinical Areas: DBT, both skills group and individual therapy' Women's issues, effective communication skills and family cohesiveness; non-suicidal self injurious behavior, interpersonal effectiveness skills, GLBTQ, 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.

Mark A. Anderson, MS, LMFT
Therapist
BS-Child Psychology-University of Minnesota
MS-Marriage and Family Therapy-University of Wisconsin, Stout
Specialty: Individual and family therapy with developmental issues, couples therapy and biofeedback therapy
Clinical Areas: Anxiety and panic disorders, Depression and Mood disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, SPMI disorder management, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, communication issues, behavior management and stress management.
Populations: Children, Adolescents and Adults

Audrey M. Frederickson, PsyD, LP
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
BS - Applied Psychology; Women's Studies - St. Cloud State University
PsyD - Clinical Psychology: Argosy University - Twin Cities
Specialties: Individual and couple's therapy; psychological testing / assessments
Clinical Areas: Psychological testing / assessments; Women's issues; Trauma recovery; Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; EMDR; Sexual, physical, emotional abuse victimization; Family of origin work; Depression; Anxiety; Grief and loss; GLBT population; Identity formation; Phase of life difficulties; Spiritual concerns; Couple's counseling; Serious and persistent mental illness
Population: Adults, Senior Adults; Adolescents (from age 13); Couples

Jennifer Vlach, LICSW
Clinical Therapist
BA –State University of New York
MSW- West Virginia University, 1993
Specialties: Individual and Group Therapy, some couples therapy
Clinical Areas: domestic abuse, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma, chronic pain/illness, parenting skills, stress management, crisis issues, post-partum depression, older adult issues, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Population: Adults, 18 and older

Jennifer M. Gish, MA, LICSW
Psychotherapist
BA-Elementary Education-University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN
MA-Counseling Psychology-University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
Specialties: Individual and group therapy.
Clinical Areas: Grief/loss, depression, chronic illness, adoption, anxiety, Asperger's disorder, parenting concerns, posttraumatic disorders, life transitions, and women's issues. Utlilizes eastern medicine along with behavioral techniques
Population: ages 5 through senior adults

Suzanne May, MA, LP
Licensed Psychologist
BA – Hillsdale College
MA – Alfred Adler Graduate School, 1995
Specialties: Individual Therapy
Clinical Areas: depression, anxiety, stress, grief, relationship and career concerns, women’s issues, and people living with chronic mental health issues.
Population: Adults, 18 and older

Eric Hansen, MA, LAMFT
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.

Kristin Almquist, MSW, LGSW
Lead Mental Health Practitioner
BA - Hamline University-Psychology
MSW - University of Minnesota's School of Social Work
Interests: Trauma and Complex Trauma in childhood. Domestic violence, Attachment, Self-regulation, Women's issues and Social Justice.
Specialty: Uses strength-based, individualized approach to working with children and their families. Trained under biopsychosocial and systemic models in working with children and families and uses a cognitive behavioral and solution-focused skill building approach. Has vast experience with high risk children and families who have experienced chronic homelessness and domestic violence.
Population: Children, adolescents and their families.

Rachel Footh, MA, LAMFT
Lead Mental Health Practitioner
BA - Human Services & Psychology – Metropolitan State University
MA – Marriage and Family Therapy – St. Mary’s University of Minnesota
PREPARE/ENRICH provider (www.prepare-enrich.com)
Specialty: Providing therapeutic services to children and their families utilizing an integrative approach including techniques from cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, DBT, structural, and play therapies. Treatment is tailored to meet client’s goals focusing on empowering children and families in discovering their potential to work through life’s challenges. Extensive experience with children suffering from emotional and behavioral disorders.
Population: Children (ages 3 and up), adolescents, and families.

Janice M. Jordan, MA, LAMFT
Mental Health Practitioner
BS- Psychology and Social Science – College of St. Teresa, Winona, MN
MA- Human Development - Saint Mary’s University, Mpls. MN
MA Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy – St. Mary’s University, Mpls. LMFT licensure in progress and projected for 2010
Interest and Training: Children, adolescents and families. Use integrative approach including Cognitive- behavioral, Bowenian, Emotion Focused Family therapy, Structural, Experiential, Dialectical Behavioral Skills and Solution focused all embedded in a systems approach. Over 25 years experience working with children and their families in non-therapeutic setting giving a rich understanding of the challenges today’s families face.
Population: Children, Adolescents, and Families.

Amy J. Pierce, MS, LAMFT
Mental Health Practitioner
Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
BA - Psychology – University of MN, Twin Cities
BS - Family Social Science – University of MN, Twin Cities
MS - Marriage and Family Therapy – University of WI, Stout
Specialties: Assisting struggling adolescents and their families. Teaming with clients against the effects of abuse, neglect, and trauma. Giving support during identity struggles and life transitions. Working with couples to reduce conflict, increase connection, and take back their relationship from the obstacles that stand in the way of a satisfying, meaningful bond.
Clinical Interests: Anxiety, depression, PTSD, anger and violence, GLBT issues, families, postpartum depression, racial and sexual identity, adolescents with severe emotional and behavior problems. Couples dealing with an array of issues (frequent conflict, emotional disconnection, pregnancy, parenting young children, blended family issues, infidelity, or sexual intimacy).
Training: Extensive training in Emotionally-Focused Couple Therapy (EFT)
Populations: Adolescents, Adults, Couples, and Families

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