Patti is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Master’s degree from St. Mary’s University in Marriage and Family Therapy. Patti comes to the counseling field with a variety of experiences in both business and education. After nearly 20 years working as an accountant, she is following her desire to help people on their healing journeys.

Patti works with men, women and adolescents. She also desires to work with couples at all stages in their relationship and is a certified PREPARE/ENRICH counselor. Patti enjoys helping couples in high conflict. She utilizes principals from both John Gottman and Terry Real in working with couples. She also incorporates attachment work with both couples and individuals.

Patti believes in working with clients in a compassionate and non-judgmental manner understanding that we all have life struggles and have times when we need others to come alongside of us. Patti also values being able to integrate faith into the counseling process to the extent that a client is interested and comfortable. A special focus of Patti’s is working with individuals who are survivors of childhood abuse or trauma, understanding the difficulties these past traumas can cause in a person’s life. She also is knowledgeable in working with verbal and emotional abuse and understands the challenges these dynamics have in relationships.

Patti is trained in EMDR, Accelerate Resolution Therapy (ART), Internal Family Systems and Immanuel Prayer.   She uses a variety of tools to help her clients in their healing journey. Her desire is for individuals and families to live a full life and develop healthy relationships.

Patti is also a Minnesota Board Supervisor with the Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy as well as the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy. Patti also serves as the Clinical Director for The Center for Hope and Healing.

Patti has five adult children and an ever-growing number of grandchildren.

Patti sees clients Monday through Thursday. Patti accepts most major insurance plans. Please call our office to ask about your particular insurance coverage.

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