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Dr. Kelly is a Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Professional Counselor with 37 years of experience treating children, adolescents, and adults. His training and practice developmental path as a Clinical Psychologist has evolved in some very distinct and unique directions over the course of his career, much like the many unique developmental paths – sometime divergent, sometimes related, always connected – of the individuals he has had the privilege to serve.

Dr. Kelly has worked in a variety of mental health settings and with a variety of levels of care including residential treatment for adolescents, inpatient treatment for children / adolescents and adults, and outpatient treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. In addition to a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, he also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy Studies and Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Chicago. Doctoral clinical internship training was at the Manhattan Psychiatric Center in New York. He has worked in a variety of unique classroom settings for children with special needs, particularly those on the autism spectrum. Training at the Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School at the University of Chicago and Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago for more than a decade within each setting provided an important early training foundation.

Dr. Kelly began his professional work in psychology as a Milieu Counselor for children with severe emotional disturbances and children on the autism spectrum. He has worked with this population in a variety of roles since 1986. Over the years training and treatment expanded in a variety of niche areas including Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) notably for child survivors of sexual abuse, as well as adolescent and adult problematic sexual behaviors. He also directs an inpatient sex-specific treatment program in Forensic Psychology in Saint Peter, MN.

Dr. Kelly has extensive experience working with parents, teachers, school settings, and juvenile/adult probation officers. His early training and work in a psychoanalytically oriented psychodynamic milieu provided a lens through which he currently practices cognitive-behavioral and insight-oriented psychotherapy approaches to helping individuals make positive life changes. A more recent focus of interest has been helping older adults navigate stage of life stressors and developmental changes over time.

Dr. Kelly also performs Psychological and Psychosexual Testing Assessments for children, adolescents, and adults.

Sharla is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who enjoys working with youth, adults, and all types of family systems to improve communication, reduce mental health symptoms, and to cope with various life challenges so you can be the best YOU. Sharla is experienced in helping clients work through issues related to grief & loss, self- esteem, sexual health for youth, postpartum mental health, anxiety/depression, panic disorder, and developmental disabilities.

Sharla works from a person centered, strength based, non-judgmental framework and believes that every person is the expert in their own life. Through holding hope, encouraging expression, building a sense of belonging, and allowing people to make informed decisions for themselves, Sharla believes we can authentically and unapologetically be who we are, and she will help clients make steps towards positive change.

Sharla recently worked at a culturally specific agency for Native American chronically unhoused youth, providing youth and family therapy and supervising the Children’s Mental Health Unit and the Suicide Prevention program. Prior to that she worked as a Children’s mental health case manager at a Day Treatment and Habilitation Center for adults with developmental disabilities.

Dr. Eich is a Licensed Psychologist who works with individuals aged 10 and older. She is experienced helping people with a wide variety of mental health concerns including: depression, anxiety, panic, anger, post-traumatic stress, work problems, fears in social situations, grief and loss, relationship problems, body image issues, difficulty coping with stress, GLBT issues, personality disorders, and safety concerns.

Dr. Eich has experience working in hospitals, schools, private practice and community mental health settings. Dr. Eich believes growth and change begin when her clients feel safe and know they have a therapist they can trust. Dr. Eich is genuine and brings her full attention, insights, and self to sessions. She listens actively and is non-judgmental. In their work together, Dr. Eich’s clients say they feel unconditionally accepted while also feeling challenged to grow.

Dr. Eich has an expertise in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and helps individuals learn DBT skills to improve emotions, manage stress, better relationships and increase self-awareness. She has provided DBT services for the better part of a decade and has developed, facilitated, and coordinated DBT programming for adolescents and parents. Dr. Eich is the author of “Dialectical Therapy Skills Training with Adolescents: A Practical Workbook for Therapists, Teens and Parents.”

Dr. Eich has a special interest in maternal mental health and enjoys working with women on improving mental health during pregnancy and motherhood. Dr. Eich can help women cope with depression and anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum. She can also help women and their partners cope with pregnancy and infant loss. Dr. Eich will collaborate with physicians to ensure holistic care and welcomes mothers to bring their baby to session.

Dr. Eich’s therapeutic approach incorporates mindfulness, Person-Centered and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. She helps clients to validate and accept themselves and to identify and change thoughts and behaviors that contribute to mental health concerns. She believes in a collaborative approach and works with her clients to build on their strengths and achieve their goals.

Jo McBride is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She enjoys working with adults, couples, and families to address symptoms of mental health, as well as, issues with communication, conflicts, and relationship challenges. Jo uses a philosophy of building on client’s strengths and use of mental health education to support positive changes. She builds a sincere trust with her clients and provides a customized plan to restoring the health and wellness of the person and relationships.

Jo recently worked in a partial hospitalization program and treated adults and adolescents with severe symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress. In that setting, she provided group therapy, education, family therapy, and skills training to improve daily functioning and help clients return to work or school. Jo was instrumental in developing the program’s education materials, which incorporated Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and other cognitive behavioral therapies. She uses these evidence-based techniques to guide clients through mindful self-awareness, acceptance, and emotional management.

She also has experience treating children for mental health and behavior concerns. Jo believes collaboration with the child’s parent or guardian, school, and other services is key to their success. She develops a team approach to the child’s therapy, personal work and growth, and recognition of their progress.

Jo McBride is a Clinical Affiliate with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists. She has also served as a site supervisor for post-graduates seeking a therapy licensure.

Tanner is a Clinical Mental Health Trainee at Maplewood Psychology and enjoys working with adolescents and young adults.  He has experience in helping clients navigate concerns such as anxiety, depression, social fears, relationship concerns, life transitions, among many other life experiences. Tanner stems from a person-centered approach and uses a compassionate approach to ensure safety and allowing clients to feel heard in their joys, troubles, and everything in-between.

Tanner attended Concordia University, St. Paul for his undergraduate degree in Sport Psychology. From Concordia University, Tanner attended Minnesota State University, Mankato where he earned his Master of Arts in Sport and Exercise Psychology.  Additionally, Tanner earned a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling. While at MSU, he worked with athlete populations in enhancing mindset, and interned at Counseling Services of Southern Minnesota.

Tanner is currently pursuing fulfilling the requirements to become a Certified Mental Performance Consultant by the Association of Applied Sport Psychology. In addition to his general mental health training for adolescents and young adults, a main focus in Tanner’s clinical practice is working with athletes and performers. Tanner believes a healthy mind can allow individuals and athletes to perform at their best.

Ryan is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC). He enjoys working with adolescents and adults. Specifically, working through significant life events that begin to hinder everyday life through building and utilizing coping skills. Ryan is experienced helping individuals work towards their goals with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, anger, post-traumatic stress, substance use, work problems, social fears situations, grief and loss, relationship problems, and LGBTQ issues. Ryan works from an energetic, compassionate, person-centered, and trauma focused therapeutic approach. Ryan is trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) as a modality for processing trauma and has had success with patients utilizing this practice.

Ryan attended Hamilton University for his undergraduate degree and Hazelden Graduate School, where he received his Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling. From there, he spent time building a skillset with diverse populations and mastering his therapeutic approach.

For self-care, Ryan enjoys spending time with his family, walking their two dogs, and bicycling.

Dr. Skovholt works to develop a positive connection with the client so together we can get at the problem and find a solution. The goal is to reduce difficult feelings such as depression, anxiety, or anger, and add some happiness and excitement about life. 

Doing therapy and counseling for many years gives Dr. Skovholt an optimism about the power of the therapy and counseling process, as well as an ease that comes only with lots of professional experience. Dr. Skovholt have worked with many individuals and couples, age 18 and up into the senior years.

Dr. Skovholt has gained and developed much information to address client concerns through the process of doing the therapy and counseling practice, through teaching it to University of Minnesota students, and through presenting workshops to practitioners in the helping, health, and education professions. His own life experience covers many years and helps him understand challenges at different life stages. Living and working as a teacher of counseling in different countries (Turkey, Norway, Singapore) has helped him understand many concerns of minority and international individuals.

In therapy and counseling, Dr. Skovholt enjoys exploring a variety of general issues, as well as focusing on some specific areas. These include burnout and resilience, the work-life balance, career concerns, managing success, intimate and close relationships, reacting to loss and disappointment, and working with men who find it unnatural to open up about one’s problems. 

Off work, Dr. Skovholt has a lot of fun spending time with family and friends, biking and cross-country skiing, enjoying the Gunflint Trail and Lake Superior, watching sports, going to movies, and more. 

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