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Ken Robinson, MA

School Linked Mental Health Therapist

Ken is a mental health therapist whose work at an adolescent day treatment program taught him the deep need adolescents, and adults, have for being heard and seen, as well as the need for the development of intrapersonal and interpersonal communication skills. He sees life as a process of trial and error that requires the courage to be imperfect, the ability to take responsibility for our actions, and the capacity to be merciful toward the self and others as a means to repair relationships when imperfections occur. Before starting his career in the mental health field, Ken worked 21 years in IT.

Education
MA in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy, Adler Graduate School, Minnetonka, MN
BS in Computer Information Systems, Moorhead State University, Moorhead, MN
Minor in English Writing, Moorhead State University, Moorhead, MN

Ken sees clients at Irondale Hight School through the School Linked Mental Health program. Ken is supervised by Lisa Johnson, Psy. D., LP, LMFT.

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Ash Hardell, MA

Mental Health Practitioner

Ash is a practicum student finishing their master’s degree in counseling psychology from the University of St. Thomas. Ash uses they/them pronouns, and prior to counseling, they worked for seven years in the fields of LGBT+ education and professional advocacy. Through this work, Ash discovered their passion for working with under-served communities. Ash enjoys counseling older adolescents and adults on a variety of issues; however, they are especially passionate about identity work, gender exploration, gender transition, sexual health, and serving people from marginalized communities (e.g., BIPOC, queer, trans, nonbinary, asexual, aromantic, intersex, neurodivergent folks, people with disabilities, etc.) Ash uses Person-centered, ACT, and CBT methods, and their practice is collaborative, affirming, and works from an intersectional, anti-oppressive, and fat positive lens. No matter who you are, Ash would consider it an honor to help support your mental health and general wellness through a therapeutic partnership.

Ash is under the supervision of Tera Jansen, Psy.D., LP, CST, and while they are currently working from White Bear Lake, they are only seeing clients via telehealth at this time.

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Haewon Jun, MPS, LADC

School Based Mental Health Therapist

Haewon is a LPCC candidate who serves adults, adolescents, and families with a variety of mental health and chemical health diagnoses.
Education & Professional Activities

Haewon received her Bachelor of Science degree in Family Social Science from the University of Minnesota in 2016. She received her Master of Professional Studies degree in Integrated Behavioral Health from the University of Minnesota in 2020. Haewon is a Licensed Alcohol and Drugs Counselor as well as an LPCC candidate.

Therapeutic Approach 
Haewon primarily uses an approach which incorporates existentialism and cognitive behavioral therapy. She values the uniqueness of each individual and the experiences that help build who they are, and hopes to provide an opportunity to take a moment and focus on self, raise curiosity about self, and prioritize self-care.

Haewon receives clinical supervision from Ann Becher-Ingwalson, PsyD, LADC, LPCC, DBTC and sees clients at Highview Middle School and Mounds View Area Learning Center through School-Linked Mental Health program.

Specialties
Depression
Generalized Anxiety
Substance use disorders and evaluations
Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Stage-of-life questions
Stress management
Mindfulness
Co-occurring substance use disorder and mental illness
Suicidal Ideation & Self-Injurious Behaviors
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Grief and loss
Alternative relationship structures

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Xin Yueh Choo

Xin Yueh Choo (Sin YOU-Weh)

Bachelors of Science in Psychology

It is so lovely to meet you! I have my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a background working in a variety of settings, from non-profit organizations to hospitals, and I love the wide scope of services that counseling and psychology offers. I have found that the people I have served and worked alongside have taught me so much wisdom, compassion, and empathy – and that gives me hope for the future of mental health. I am a Master’s practicum student, and I look forward to establishing my areas of specialization and flourishing in the counseling field.

I have a person-centered approach, and my goal is to provide an encouraging, welcoming, and warm space for others to recenter and build their mental health to their goals. Growing up in a different country and living in the United States has given me a continuously growing bicultural perspective that feeds into my interest in exploring cultural backgrounds and upbringing. I am especially interested in working with individuals going through life transitions and enjoy being an anchor that people can hold onto when the waves of changes pull a little harder. Whether making meaningful career decisions or navigating unfamiliar systems, I would love to assist in the process and support you.

One of my favorite quotes is “time takes time.” I always find that patience, resilience, and hope persevere through and through.

Xin sees clients at our University location.

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Kimberly Stewart, PhD, LAMFT

Post-Doctoral Fellow

Dr. Stewart is a Post-Doctoral Psychology Fellow and a Licensed Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, with more than six years of direct client experience. She has worked clinically in community mental health, private practice, corrections, and VA settings. In addition, Dr. Stewart has been active in clinical research regarding PTSD, chronic pain, sexuality, gender identity, and the mental health of older adults.

Dr. Stewart takes a warm, relational approach to her work with clients, practicing primarily from narrative and family systems approaches. By integrating relevant research into her conceptualization of presenting concerns, Dr. Stewart grounds her humanistic style with established data and best practices. Dr. Stewart is particularly skillful in working with couple and family relationships and enjoys the opportunity to interact with relational problems in real time during the therapy session. Clients can expect to hear Dr. Stewart emphasizing self-compassion and relational awareness through observation, reflection, and reframing thoughts or language. It is Dr. Stewart’s position that problems rarely are inherent to the individual but rather are systemically created, by way of stressors in an individual’s environment (e.g., family, society, workplace). She believes individuals are inherently good and are doing the best they can to manage the challenges present in life and relationships. Dr. Stewart understands that clients are the experts of their own experiences and works collaboratively to help clients acknowledge and re-author identified themes, and to move forward in their healing toward more adaptive ways of being. It is important to Dr. Stewart to approach clients with cultural humility and to learn as much as possible about each client’s experience in the world, in their relationships, and in the therapy room.

Beyond her specialty in couple and family work, Dr. Stewart has special interest in working with clients who have the following concerns: trauma, sexual and/or gender identity, religion/spirituality or religious trauma, and existential concerns (e.g., meaning of life, aging, death/dying).

Education & Professional History
University of Oklahoma (Norman, OK) – Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, 2021
University of St. Thomas (Minneapolis, MN) – M.A., Counseling Psychology (Marriage & Family Therapy concentration), 2016
North Central University (Minneapolis, MN) – B.A., Youth Development Studies, 2006
Washburn Center for Children
Lorenz Clinic
Oklahoma City VA Health Care System – Geropsychology & Palliative Care Units
Joseph Harp Correctional Center
University of Oklahoma Counseling Psychology Clinic
Minneapolis VA Health Care Center – Center for Care Delivery and Outcomes Research
University of Minnesota – Program in Human Sexuality

Kim is an active presenter and has conducted workshops at various regional and national conferences, as well as at international conferences in Europe and Asia.

Kim sees clients at our University location.

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Sara Blessington, MA

Sara Blessington, MA, is a doctoral psychology intern providing psychotherapy and psychological assessment. Sara works with children, teens, young adults, and their families who struggle with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship conflict. Sara approaches therapy from a relational and client-centered perspective. She believes the therapy relationship is the essential component of therapy. Sara’s therapeutic approach addresses thoughts, feelings, and behaviors as pieces of the same puzzle that interact with each other.

Sara completing her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University in Seattle, Washington. She holds a bachelors degree in Psychology from Eastern Washington University and a Masters degree in Psychology from Antioch University Seattle. Before graduate school, Sara worked for over 15 years with children, teens, young adults, and families in multiple community settings. She is a student member of the American Psychological Association. Outside of her clinical work in psychology, Sara enjoys hiking, traveling, and dinner with friends.

Sarah sees clients at the University Ave and Woodbury locations. She is supervised by Dr. Robin McLeod, Ph.D., LP

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Caitlin Schneider, PsyD

Postdoctoral Psychology Fellow

Dr. Schneider grew up in Duluth and is excited to be back in Minnesota after completing her doctoral education and training in Indiana at the University of Indianapolis. During her training, Dr. Schneider developed expertise working with children and teens experiencing behavioral and emotional concerns. She has experience working in multiple therapeutic modalities including group therapy, school-based therapy, individual therapy, and family therapy. She completed her doctoral psychology internship at a community mental health center for children and adolescents working primarily with children who struggle with anxiety, depression, behavioral difficulties, and trauma. In addition to therapy, Caitlin also is trained in conducting psychological testing and evaluations with children and adolescents focusing on psychodiagnostics, ADHD, personality, and developmental assessments.

Therapeutic Approach
Dr. Schneider’s approach to therapy involves integrating cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, and family systems principles. She strives to meet the individual needs of each client and family and collaborates with them to identify what therapeutic approach will be most effective in addressing their specific concerns. Dr. Schneider views the family system as important and works to include parents and caregivers in the therapeutic process.

Caitlin Schneider sees clients at the University Ave. and Woodbury locations. She is supervised by Dr. Robin McLeod, PhD, LP.

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Hans Erickson, MSEd. LPCC

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Hans Erickson is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Minnesota. Hans provides individual and group therapy to adults 18 and older. He is trained in the following evidenced based treatments: Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT) for clients with Borderline Personality Disorder or traits, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients integrate and reprocess single-event, chronic, and developmental trauma. Hans has been a DBT therapist since the inception of Natalis’ DBT program in 2017. He has also completed a year-long internship in Psychodynamic Therapy at The Training Institute for Mental Health in New York City.

Personal Statement/Approach:
Hans’ approach is integrative and adaptive. He draws from his training in Psychodynamic Therapy to help people gain insight into how they have come to be the way they are, DBT to help people assess and use skill to make changes in their present and future lives, Trauma-Informed Therapy to help people heal from traumatic events in their past, and Attachment-Based and Systems Theory to help explain how the structures of people’s past have influenced the way they behave and feel. In addition to this, Hans has a particular interest in helping people manage their issues within relationships such as fear of abandonment, co-dependence, boundary setting, and enmeshment. Hans believes everyone has the capacity to change, and that his role is to help people live their best, most fulfilled lives.

Educational Background and Professional Activities:
Hans has a Masters of Education in Mental Health Counseling from Hunter College in New York City. He also has Bachelors of Science in Music Production and Engineering from Berklee College of Music in Boston. In previous iterations of his working life, Hans has been a commercial composer, a musical artist, an audio engineer, a teacher, an educational consultant, and a donut maker. Hans continues to work in music and audio. In his spare time he enjoys time with his kids, playing instruments, singing, time in nature, reading, exercise, and good friends.

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Laura Abrass, MSW, LICSW

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Laura Abrass, MSW, LICSW is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker at Natalis Counseling and Psychology Solutions at the University Avenue location in St. Paul. Her practice includes providing therapeutic services to young children, parents and families using evidence-based interventions for young children and their families. She specializes in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). She has experience working with families who have experienced early childhood trauma, adoptive/foster families, parent-child conflict, family stressors/transitions and child behavior concerns. Prior to outpatient mental health, Laura provided therapeutic services to children and families involved in the adoption and foster care communities as well as families involved in child protection services within community and home settings. Laura supported families with crisis management, skill development, parenting concerns/challenges, and navigating childhood/family trauma, stressors, and transitions.

Education & Professional Activities
Laura received her B.S. in Child Psychology and her Master of Clinical Social Work from the University of St. Thomas. She has been a practicing clinical social worker and therapist since 2017 in a variety of settings (community, home, residential, and outpatient). Laura is certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), an evidenced-based intervention for children ages 3.5- 7 and their parents focusing on regulating difficult child behaviors and improve parent-child relationship.

Laura practices at the Natalis University location.

Specialties
Clinical work with children 3.5-7 years old, and their families.
Parent-Child Relationships
Parenting interventions, skills and support
Anxiety
Depression
Difficult child behaviors

Therapeutic Modalities
Child-Parent Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Solutions Focused
Client-centered
Play-based therapy

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Barb Blue, NP

Barb Blue

Nurse Practitioner

Barb Blue is a Nurse Practitioner providing psychiatric care for adolescents, young adult patients.

Personal Statement
Barb believes in a providing high quality, patient centered care with respect, a team attitude and compassion to patients and their families.

Education & Professional Activities
Barb has lived in Minnesota since 2019 when she came to be closer to family. Barb has had a long career in nursing working in both pediatrics and psychiatry. She studied at the University of Nebraska Medical Center as well as University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Michigan. She has been a psychiatric nurse practitioner since 2007 and practices at the Natalis University location.

Specialties
Depressive disorders
Anxiety disorder
ADHD
Trauma disorders

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Ken Robinson, MA

Ken Robinson, MA

School Linked Mental Health Therapist

Ash Hardell, MA

Ash Hardell, MA

Mental Health Practitioner

Haewon Jun, MPS, LADC

Haewon Jun, MPS, LADC

School Based Mental Health Therapist

Xin Yueh Choo

Xin Yueh Choo (Sin YOU-Weh)

Bachelors of Science in Psychology

Kimberly Stewart, PhD, LAMFT

Kimberly Stewart, PhD, LAMFT

Post-Doctoral Fellow

Sara Blessington, MA

Sara Blessington, MA

Caitlin Schneider, PsyD

Caitlin Schneider, PsyD

Postdoctoral Psychology Fellow

Hans Erickson, MSEd. LPCC

Hans Erickson, MSEd. LPCC

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Laura Abrass, MSW, LICSW

Laura Abrass, MSW, LICSW

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Barb Blue, NP

Barb Blue

Nurse Practitioner

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