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Our Providers

therapist profiles

Counselor - Katie

Katie deregnier, M.Ed., LPCC

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Katie has been working in the private practice setting since 2013. Her professional experience includes treating a variety of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, life transitions, parenting, family struggles, and relationship conflict. Katie believes that establishing a good foundation and rapport allows her clients to share a bond of trust and acceptance. She incorporates skills which help her clients to understand themselves better, and gives them coping strategies for relief along the way. Her goal is to create awareness, hope, and change so that clients feel more equipped to enjoy a happy and fulfilling life. Katie has her Master of Education in Counselor Education from The Pennsylvania State University and her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin – Steven’s Point.

Katie’s specialities include: 

  • Individual counseling 
  • Family counseling
  • Couples counseling
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Sport Performance
  • Peer Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Parenting
  • LGBTQ

Other Past Experiences include:

  • Premarital Counseling
  • Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services
  • Contracted Counseling in Lakeville Area Schools
  • Long Term Substitute School Counselor at Rosemount Middle School
  • School Counselor Internship at Meadow View Elementary School in Farmington.
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Our provider - Krisina

Kristina Vandyke, msw., LICSW

Kristina has been working in the mental health field since 2011. Kristina values the unique experience each client brings to therapy and works with clients in a collaborative process. She excels at supporting clients to find their strengths and to make the changes they desire for their lives. She offers insights and encouragement based on her expertise to help clients live their lives feeling empowered and able to take on the challenges they may face. Kristina’s office is always a judgement-free space where clients can come to make sense of their emotions and learn coping skills to use in their daily lives. Kristina has worked with trauma survivors for 10 years and has learned the importance of self-compassion and confidence for everyone. Kristina is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based treatment for trauma and PTSD. She has also completed training in the AIR Network Model, a neurodevelopmental model of trauma care that is based in expensive research about trauma treatment over decades. Kristina uses these strength-based approaches most frequently in her practice. She also uses humor and has a relaxed style to therapy that puts clients at ease. Kristina earned a Bachelor’s of Arts in Sociology from Hamline University and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Minnesota. She has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2014. Kristina is fluent in Spanish and English and practices in both languages. She is also an approved provider for clinical supervision to Graduate Level Social Workers and Counselors working towards clinical Licensure. (LICSW and LPCC). Kristina stays current on the latest research information related to her work by attending trainings, participating in consultation groups, and reading books and articles to be able to best benefit her clients.

Kristina’s specialities include: 

  • Trauma Disorders
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Anxiety
  • Adoption
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Emotional Regulation 
  • LGBTQ
  • Life Transitions 
  • Multi-cultural Families
  • Stress Management
  • EMDR
  • Clinical Supervision

Other Past Experiences include:

  • Community Based In-home services with Children
  • Mental Health Case Management
  • Inpatient Mental Health Services
  • Crisis Response and Stabilization

Mary Anderson, mA., LMFT

Mary completed her Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy at Saint Mary’s University and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from St. Catherine University. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Minnesota and has worked with individuals and families for more than 10 years. Mary enjoys working with individuals, children, and families who may be struggling with inattention, poor emotional regulation, impulsivity, anxiety, depression, communication, and conflict. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Mary looks at the whole family system, understanding each member is affected by the system and affected by the other members. Mary utilizes a strengths based approach, solutions focused, and cognitive behavior therapy in her work. Mary engages children through a variety of activities including games, books, play, and art. Mary’s strengths include creativity, a sense of humor, building trusting and caring relationships, understanding each one of us is “a work in progress” and always being amazed at the uniqueness of each person. 

 

Mary’s specialities include: 

  • ADHD 
  • Anxiety
  • Children Experiencing Parental Divorce/separation
  • Communication and Conflict Resolution
  • Depression
  • Developmentally disabled children and young adults struggling with social skills
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Grief and Loss
  • Life Transitions

Sydney peters, msW., LGsw

Sydney obtained her Bachelor’s degree from Concordia College – Moorhead in 2017 with a major in Psychology and minor in Norwegian Language. She completed her Master of Social Work program in 2020 with a concentration in mental health and trauma and has been working in the field of social work for the past four years. Sydney has experience working in community mental health, crisis stabilization, psychiatric hospital settings, hospital/transplant settings, as well as her more recent roles as an individual and group therapist. Sydney has experience and enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families who experience difficulty with emotional regulation, managing symptoms mental illness, phase of life changes, addictions, communication, boundary setting and interpersonal relationship conflict/abuse. Sydney works with clients with a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach. She hopes to create an environment where clients can be their most authentic selves and navigate treatment in a way that is best for them. 

 

Sydney’s specialities include: 

  • PTSD/C-PTSD
  • Serious and Persistent Mental Illness
  • ADHD
  • Personality Disorders
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Co-occurring Disorders
  • Sex Offender Treatment
  • Communication/Conflict Resolution
  • Suicidal Ideation/Self-Harm
  • Dissociative Disorders
 
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Lori wiedner, mS., Mental health therapist

Lori obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from Minnesota State University with an emphasis in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. She continued her education at Minnesota State University and received a Master of Science degree in Counseling with a focus on Community. Lori completed her counseling internship at the St. Olaf College Career Development Center. Lori has since volunteered for several years leading weekly groups for those from suffering anxiety. She has also taught Community education classes and conducted seminars focusing on personality types, relationships and stress. Lori has worked medical and mental health settings for the past 8 years. Lori will provide a safe and empathic environment for clients. She believes that building trusting relationships and empowering clients is key to creating positive, meaningful and long-lasting change. Lori utilizes an integrative/holisitc approach including CBT, acceptance, mindfulness, DBT, meditation, relaxation and journaling techniques. 

Lori’s specialities include: 

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions and Adjustments
  • Self-Esteem and Confidence
  • Aging
  • Chronic Illness
  • Grief and Loss
Kaitlyn Orzechowski

Kaitlyn Orzechowski, mA., LPCC, LADC

Kaitlyn obtained her Bachelor’s degree from Bethany college with a major in psychology and went on to obtain her Masters degree from the Hazeldon Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies. She has received her LADC and LPCC and has experience working in residential, day treatment, and outpatient settings. Kaitlyn has experience working with addiction, co-occuring mental health conditions, and individuals involved in the criminal justice system. She has clinical interest in working with adults and adolescents regarding addiction concerns, depression, adverse childhood experiences, anxiety, impulsivity, and oppositional-defiance. Kaitlyn’s approach utilizes a person-centered, humanistic focus to build on the goals and strengths of the individual to work together and meet each person where they are at to build their identified life worth living.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kaitlyn’s specialities include: 

  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Addiction and Impulsivity
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Criminal Thinking
  • Co-Occurring Disorders
  • Communication Skills