PACC Alumni Directory
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Kathleen Chara, PhD, RPT-S, LPCC
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Biography
Heart to Heart Child and Family Center for Counseling, LLC is unlike any other clinic, because we offer a specialty team for families that meets the needs of each individual within the family unit. Our passion is to strengthen families to achieve their highest potential. With great professionalism, care, and experience, Dr. Kathleen and her team will work tirelessly for you and your family. As a parent and a professional, Dr. Kathleen and her team brings a heart for the success of every family to her work.
Kathleen Sullivan
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Biography
Navigating the world can be exhilarating and challenging. I am passionate about supporting adults and teens in thriving, not just surviving! Being able to identify and express feelings, communicate assertively, and problem-solve are essential lifeskills which I can help you strengthen. I’m here to listen, to care, and to support you as you embrace your strengths, engage meaningfully, and live your life authentically.
Kathryn Fiega
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Biography
I am a senior child protection worker that investigates abuse and neglect for Ramsey County, the second largest county in MN. I have been doing this since January of 2018 and love to be able to connect with professionals for other counties and entities to better our work for the youth and children in Minnesota.
Katie Speckman, BS
Biography
I am a guardian ad litem in the 2nd district since 2019 as well as a transnational adoptee.
Kayla Thomas, MSW, LICSW
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Biography
Kayla is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and believes in the power of relationships to assist clients in finding their unique healing needs in ways that are comfortable and meaningful to the individual and family system. Kayla works with children (ages 3 and up), teens, and families who are experiencing behavioral and mental health needs, disruptions in attachment and family relationships, and trauma. Kayla also has experience in Preschool Mental Health Day Treatment and Child Protection Case Management.
Kaysie Bergum, MSW, LICSW
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Biography
I have been working as an Adoption Resource Worker with HI have worked in the area of Permanency with Hennepin County since 2019. Currently, my title is Permanency Resource Worker (PRW) where I support children 0-18 who are in foster care. In this role, I help children achieve permanency by supporting paths toward a Transfer of Permanency Legal and Physical custody (TPLPC) or adoption when concurrent permanency planning is necessary. ennepin County since 2019.