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Carolyn received her Master of Social Work from Augsburg University and is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LICSW). She has experience working in outpatient clinics, in the community and in schools and has worked with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, LGBTQ+ identities, family conflict, grief and loss, social injustices, anger management and adjustment […]
Laurie Berlin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an LMFT and LPCC board-approved supervisor. She enjoys mentoring clinicians who are working toward clinical licensure and has experience working with individuals and families who have experienced grief and loss, trauma, depression, suicidal and self-harming youth, anxiety, LGBTQ+, social injustices, life transitions, and academic challenges. […]
LaTarsha is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with a master’s degree in Community Counseling from St. Cloud State University. She has been a Program Therapist for the NETS Day Treatment Program for 14 years and works with youth from grades 6 to 12. She has experience serving youth experiencing bipolar disorder, mood disorders, ADHD, […]
Mia received her bachelor’s degree in public health from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She has been working in the healthcare field for over ten years in various positions. Throughout her experience, she has been passionate about mental health as it impacts our quality of life. As Client Services Coordinator for school-based therapy services at NYFS, […]
Zota has been a therapist for eight years years and her past therapeutic experiences include: working with people of all ages and stages of life from age 6 through adulthood. She has experience doing individual, family, and group therapy and has worked with clients who have histories of trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, emotional distress, grief/loss, […]
Molly has a bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of North Dakota. In addition to her background in mental health, she also has medical training a firefighter and EMT. Molly came to NYFS as an intern and enjoyed the experience so much she came back to be our Senior NETS Program Assistant, helping […]
Angela is the President and CEO of Northeast Youth and Family Services. She comes to NYFS with experience in nonprofit leadership, program development and evaluation, training and supervision, and trauma treatment research. Angela is passionate about both individual level and systems level change and is thrilled to be supporting NYFS’s work providing trauma informed and […]
Steven is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who has been serving in the mental health field for a decade. He has experience working with children and youth with trauma, depression, anxiety, academic and behavioral difficulties and grief and loss. Steven believes that the therapeutic relationship is central to the healing that takes place in […]
Amelia has a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Minnesota and has previously worked as a news reporter and editor. She’s been with NYFS in multiple capacities since 1999 and helps ensure that those who need our services can find us and those who can support our services have the […]
Sam helps walk first-time young offenders through the Diversion Program as well as organizing and operating the Community Connections program. He has a background working with youth in the foster system, criminal justice system, and youth with autism spectrum disorder at different group homes around the metro area. He uses this knowledge to build relationships […]
As the Manager of Community Services, Jackie oversees the Juvenile Diversion Program, Community Connections Program and Community Advocate Program. The Juvenile Diversion Program works with youth who are charged with misdemeanor and status offenses such as theft, chemical use and disorderly conduct and is an alternative to the traditional juvenile justice system. The Community Connections […]
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Kat is passionate about working with youth and has been for over 25 years. She has a Bachelor of Social Work degree from St. Cloud State and received her LICSW from the St. Thomas University/University of St. Catherine Clinical Social Work program in 2018 and has spent most of her career working in a in […]
Andy Peach is a Day Treatment Practitioner at NYFS and has a BS in Family Life and Child Development from Minnesota State University. He has many years of experience helping clients develop coping skills to use when they are feeling upset, frustrated or depressed and enjoys empowering them to use these tools. He has worked […]
Trisha received her Bachelor of Social Work from Northern Arizona University and her Masters of Social Work from the University of St. Thomas. Trisha’s practice has centered around supporting children and families who have experienced abuse and trauma through advocacy as well as individual and group therapy services. She has experience and training using Child […]
Jocelyn is an experienced Board-Certified Art Therapist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has worked with clients throughout their lifespan, as individuals, as families, and in groups. In her work with clients, Jocelyn emphasizes the importance of therapeutic relationships and strives to create a safe place for clients to heal. She believes that art […]
Becky has been with NYFS since 2014 and helps clients check in and make follow up appointments. She also answers the phone and assists with processing billing and donation documents.
Ashley (she/her) is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) who works at the NYFS Shoreview location in outpatient care. She completed her Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Social Work from Luther College and her Masters of Social Work from Capella University. Ashley has experience working in skills-based application and psychoeducation, enjoying the opportunity to support […]
Leona received her Master of Social Work from the University of Minnesota and is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW). She has experience as a children’s therapeutic service and support practitioner, working in the community and in schools. Leona’s work with clients has primarily been focused on challenges associated with adoption, foster care, anxiety, depression, […]
