Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)

Jessica has worked in the mental health field providing services to children and families since 2002 and has been with North Homes Children and Family Services since 2016. She has worked in community and school-based services, with homeless families and single women, adults with severe and persistent mental illness, and in the day treatment setting. Jessica provides services in the office setting and school setting to children from early childhood through adolescence. She uses client-centered, solution-focused services, and cognitive behaviors therapy with her clients.

Areas of Interest/Specialty: Adoption/Foster Care, Trans-Racial Adoption, Trauma, FASD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, ADHD, Autism, Developmental or Learning Disability

Licensure: Licensed Independent Social Worker in the State of Minnesota, Board Approved Supervisor with the Minnesota Board of Social Work

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Working in ND and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in MN, practicing on the border of ND/MN. I spent the first decade of my social work career in the child welfare world, as a child protection worker and case manager. The work I was a part of in the child welfare world has impacted my work as a clinical social worker. I work with children (5+) and adults from various walks of life experiencing mental health concerns for a variety of reasons, adoption and foster care included.

I have worked with children, teens, adults, couples, and families for six years. I specialize in working with trauma, adoption, reunification therapy, depression, anxiety, and chemical dependency. In addition to the PACC training, I have been trained in EMDR therapy.

Address:
Christian Family Solutions
421 E. Hickory St.
Suite 402
Mankato, MN 56003

Maggie works directly with adults, couples and families. Although she is a generalist, she has a special interest in supporting parents, caregivers and families though complex family dynamics including challenging child behavior, family trauma, parenting through separation and divorce, blended families and families formed through adoption. She has advanced training working with members of the adoption and foster/kinship care triad (PACC - Permanency and Adoption Competency Certified).

I have had over 25 years of experience working therapeutically with children, adolescents and adults through therapeutic foster care, adoption (of bi-racial child with disabilities), grief, trauma and loss therapy individually, couples and families. Most significant training and expertise in grief and trauma. Trauma Studies certificate from U of Minn. and a certified thanatologist. Mother of seven adults, grandmother of ten above average grandchildren, married 40+ years.

I see primarily BIPOC and make space to explore the impact of oppressive systems on identity. I have a special interest in mixed/multiracial people, transracial and transnational adoptees, and Queer & Trans BIPOC. My clinical specialty is complex trauma and dissociation for adults 18+, so I refer to other therapists for children, families, and couples.

Address:
Neither/Both LLC
711 W. Lake St.
Suite 402
Minneapolis, MN, 55405

Individual therapy for adolescents and adults

When meeting clients I begin with the question of "What happened to you" rather than "What is wrong with you." When I get to watch and bear witness as an individual or family grows and is able to heal it humbles me! I like to walk along side those I work with in helping them develop/discover the life and relationships they desire. I also enjoy working with couples in achieving satisfying marriages or relationships.

My work as a therapist is grounded in being intentional and recognizing the privilege I have in helping others find healing as they share their experiences with me. I value relationship and connection as important contributions to my therapy work, especially with young children and their caregivers. The services I provide are grounded in attachment, relationship, and development, all while using a trauma lens which means I explore with you (and your child) what your experiences have been and how they impact you today.