Canvas Health’s school-based mental health program (TAP) provides on-site mental health services to students who may not otherwise be able to access mental health services because of ability to pay, transportation, or difficulty scheduling and keeping appointments. School-based mental health services include diagnostic assessments and therapy services. Offered at multiple schools in the Twin Cities metro area, the program is a collaborative effort between school psychologists, school social workers, teachers and multiple mental health providers.
To make a referral for a student, please contact your school’s social worker directly.
Schools in which Canvas Health provides school-based therapy (as of 9/1/24)
For questions about the school-based mental health program, please reach out!
Email
Carolyn Merrill Felty, MA, LP
cfelty@canvashealth.org
Phone
(651) 251-5091
School-Based Mental Health Manager
I am passionate about helping to support schools in addressing the mental health needs of their students, families, and staff. I believe therapy should be person centered, family focused, and accessible to all children within a system that can help facilitate change.
I have 15+ years of experience providing individual, group, and family therapy to children and adolescents in day treatment, outpatient and school based settings.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Mental Health Supervisor
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Mental Health Supervisor
My approach to psychotherapy is collaborative: I work together with youth and young adult clients to realize their strengths and talents and work through barriers to change. I value lived experiences of clients and their parents, while using my professional training to create safe spaces that empower clients to work through past traumas, gain acceptance for themselves, and move forward in a direction they are proud of.
I have been working with young people for over 17 years. Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked in several youth development programs as a youth worker and case manager. My clinical experience includes psychotherapy in many settings including residential treatment, outpatient therapy, school based therapy, and in home therapy.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Mental Health Supervisor
In the field of mental health, trauma and healing, it is important to be strength-based and client/family focused. I meet people where they are and work collaboratively with them to get to where they want to be. I look at situations through a developmental, trauma-informed lens and a systems approach. We do not grow up in isolation; we are a product of our family system-whatever that may look like. This impacts how we see the world and self. Strategies like EMDR, Internal Family Systems and other modalities inform the way I practice and allow a diverse application depending on your needs. At Canvas Health I supervise therapists who are imbedded in schools and providing therapy to all ages and situations, coaching them to become effective, compassionate therapists and strong advocates for your needs.
Sandra Woolsey has 25+ years of experience in the field of mental health. She obtained her Masters in Counseling and Psychological Services in 2001. After working in the field for a few years, she realized she needed more training to help families. She returned to school to complete her Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2010. Sandra has extensive training in trauma work, using EMDR, Internal Family Systems and other trauma-informed modalities. She has completed many training hours in adoption, attachment and foster care and is listed on the FosterAdoptMN.org website as an Adoption Competent therapist. Sandra also has training in Internal Family Systems, Play Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy, TF-CBT, DBT. She is a Board-Approved Supervisor for the Board of Behavioral Health and holds licenses as a LPCC and LAMFT.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
Clinical Trainee; Metro Heights Academy
Beatrice is a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) who is passionate about working with youth and their families. Specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, and attachment issues, Beatrice is dedicated to helping her clients navigate their emotional challenges with compassion and insight. She believes that everyone deserves to be truly seen and understood for who they are. In addition to her work with individuals, Beatrice loves engaging with family systems, recognizing the vital role that family dynamics play in personal development and healing. By fostering a supportive and empathetic environment, she empowers her clients to embark on a path of growth and resilience, both individually and within their family relationships.
I got my undergraduate degrees from St. Cloud state University in Psychology and Criminal Justice. I completed my master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2022. I interned at a community based mental health center for a year where I worked with families, couples and individuals from the ages of 5-65. I have worked with Canvas Health school-based program since August 2022.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Therapist; Harmony
My professional philosophy is to support, empower, and advocate for individuals in their pursuit of mental health services from an anti-oppressive framework and through a strengths-based lens.
My professional experience thus far has been working with adolescents (ages 10-18) in various settings including, residential treatment, juvenile corrections & JDC, and now in school.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School Based Therapist; Castle Elementary
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, my foundation is both client-centered and trauma informed, which means that I approach each client with unconditional positive regard and that I believe that examining our experiences is valuable because it shapes who we are. As an art therapist I recognize that the capacity for creative expression is a fundamental aspect of health.
I obtained my MFT license and Art Therapy Board Certification in California where I worked in a locked residential facility with severely at-risk teens. I’ve also worked in community outreach, and I am currently working with elementary age youth in a school-based outpatient position.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Therapist; East Ridge High School
Therapy is a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals to build awareness of themselves to instill growth and change. Every person is their own expert, but therapy is a transformative journey where you do not need to venture alone. I offer a holistic, trauma-informed approach to therapy, that will allow you to re-experience yourself.
I am experienced and passionate about working with children, teens, young adults, and families. I have more than 5 years of experience working with clients in a variety of settings, including residential group homes, chemical dependency facilities, community services, outpatient facilities, and school-based services.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Therapist; Pankalo Education Center
I believe in starting where the child and family are and focusing on family’s hopes and desires for their outcome. I use a strengths based approach with the children I work with.
I have over fifteen years of experience providing mental health care services to children and families. I have worked in outpatient settings, school based, home based, and day treatment.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Therapist; Lucy Laney Elementary
The basis for a therapeutic relationship is connection. I take the stance of collaborator and advocate for children and their families as we navigate life’s individual and collective experiences. Drawing on trauma-informed, inclusive and evidence-based therapies, I bring creativity and playfulness to foster healing and growth.
I have extensive experience working with individuals and families who have been impacted by life experiences stressors. I utilize a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach. As much of my work is collaborative, I work with individuals to identify strengths and gain insight into barriers while navigating life’s challenges. Some of the modalities I use include crisis intervention, CBT, strengths-based therapy, and trauma-informed treatments such as EMDR, TF-CBT, hypnosis, play therapy, and sand therapy.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Therapist; Skyview Middle School
I approach my work with an open heart and an open mind. I strive to create an environment which is comfortable and based in trust. I believe that through positive relationship we can join in meaningful healing processes. I use a strengths based perspective which celebrates the unique abilities and experiences that we each hold. I also utilize a person centered perspective which allows me to join in healing with people and families while acknowledging that they are the real experts of their own lives.
I have been working within the fields of education and mental health for 9 years. Throughout this time I have had the opportunity to work with children, adolescents, young adults and families. These opportunities have included special education, behavior intervention, residential, in-home and school based settings.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Mental Health Clinical Trainee; Justice Alan Page Elementary
My professional philosophy is creating a safe space for children and their parents. For them to come together and discuss difficult experiences and be able to feel heard and seen.
I have worked for Canvas Health for almost 2 years. I do my clinical work at Justice Alan Page Elementary, where I work with students (K-5). I have completed The National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training and currently being trained in Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Therapist; St. Michael Elementary
In my therapeutic practice I prioritize autonomy, meeting my clients where they are at, and leveraging their unique strengths. I believe that true healing occurs when individuals feel empowered and supported in their journeys. When working with younger clients I include family in the therapeutic process and find that it enhances relationships and fosters a collaborative environment where everyone can thrive. My foundational approach focuses on connecting individuals to their community and purpose and by helping them discover values that resonate with their cultural needs and life experience. By working alongside with clients, a path towards growth that honors individuality and promotes meaningful connection is developed.
I have my master’s in professional counseling and psychological services. I have previously worked in the education field with children and adolescents as a student support and family liaison specialist before obtaining my degree.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
Mental Health Specialist; 916 Career & Tech Center
I am a dedicated mental health professional with extensive experience working in children, adolescent, and adult mental health settings, including day treatment and partial hospitalization programs. I worked in adult Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) for almost five years, where I applied a person-centered approach to create individualized care plans that addressed each client’s unique needs and challenges. In my practice, I integrate a variety of therapeutic modalities, including both verbal therapy and art therapy, to create a holistic healing environment. My use of art therapy encourages self-expression, emotional processing, and creative problem-solving, providing clients with alternative pathways to healing that go beyond traditional talk therapy. I am also skilled in facilitating group therapy sessions that create a safe, collaborative space for clients to explore their emotions and develop social-emotional skills.
In my work as a school-based therapist, I lead with a strong foundation in Social Emotional Learning (SEL), I emphasize the development of self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, and healthy communication in my work. I am passionate about fostering a therapeutic environment where clients can build resilience, enhance their emotional intelligence, and cultivate the skills necessary for long-term mental and emotional well-being.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Mental Health Intern; STMA High School
As a therapist, I value connection and belonging in my space. I utilize strengths-based, empowerment, and relational approaches to therapy. I integrate art, music, play, and mindfulness activities into my practice while focusing on enhancing the overall well-being of my clients. I believe in being my genuine and authentic self with clients in their healing process.
I am currently in my second year of my Masters of Social Work degree at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. I recently worked as an Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services practitioner (ARMHS), in which I completed skills work with 18+ year olds with severe and persistent mental illness. Most of my experience is with youth ages 6-15, in emotional regulation groups, after school programs, day programs, and summer camps. I am trained in trauma-informed care, suicide prevention, mindfulness, and emotional regulation.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Mental Health Clinical Trainee; Justice Alan Page Elementary
My therapeutic approach comes from a place of authenticity, warmth, person centered, and inclusivity.
I am prelicensed and currently navigating the decision of which population I can be the clinician for. In the mean time, I have enjoyed supporting teens, adults, and mostly children ages 5-11 years.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Therapist; Forest Lake Middle/Forest Lake Community School
I am a strengths based professional and believe in meeting each client where they are and helping develop their strengths.
My professional experience as a Social Worker in various mental health settings has given me an array of experience. I have been a licensed social worker for over seven years and I have extensive experience working with diverse populations of children & adolescents with social, emotional and behavioral health issues. I have worked as an Outpatient Therapist, Social Worker at in an Inpatient Hospital, and a Children’s Mental Health Case Manager prior to my experience working as a School Based Therapist.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Mental Health Clinical Trainee; Karner Blue
I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space for children to express themselves and work through their struggles.
I use a combination of therapeutic techniques including play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mindfulness to help children build resilience and coping strategies. I work closely with parents and caregivers to provide support and guidance on how to best help their child.
am a licensed child therapist with over 10 years of experience working with children and families. I have a passion for helping children navigate through life’s challenges and develop the skills they need to thrive.
I specialize in a variety of areas including anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral issues, and family dynamics. I am dedicated to continuing education and staying up-to-date on the latest research and techniques in child therapy. My goal is to empower children to reach their full potential and lead happy, healthy lives. I look forward to working with you and your child on their journey to healing and growth.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Mental Health Clinical Trainee; Woodbury High School
I use a person-centered, strength-based approach to join alongside clients in their pathway to growth and healing. I work collaboratively with clients and their families to identify and work towards their goals. I believe that building a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship and environment is essential to effective therapy. I integrate trauma-informed, CBT, and family systems approaches to encourage client’s to establish healthy patterns of behavior, utilize their personal strengths, and connect to themselves.
I have been working within the field of mental health and education for more than 4 years. Throughout this time, I have had the opportunity to work with infants, children, adolescents, young adults and their families. These opportunities have included psychiatric residential treatment, corporate foster care and school-based settings.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Therapist; Forest View/Forest Lake Elementary
I believe each child is a unique and deserves unconditional positive regard in the therapeutic relationship. Whatever the reason a child enters my office I believe it’s important to meet them where they are at and develop an authentic connection. This connection is a key component in supporting the growth and development of everyone I see.
I have worked in a variety of settings including in residential, day treatment, federal level IV, and general education settings. I have been trained in various trauma informed evidence based models including TF-CBT, CBITS, and am currently training in CPP.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Therapist; Harmony
My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe space for children and families to grow, heal and connect. I use a strengths based, relational approach and integrate play, art, music, mindfulness and movement into my work.
I have experience working with diverse populations in a variety of mental health settings including: schools, pre-k through grade twelve intensive day treatment, residential treatment, partial hospitalization programs and family visitation centers. I have experience providing individual, family and group therapy services.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
Clinical Trainee; Karner Blue Education Center
I believe healthy families develop and grow when children and families feel safe and supported. I value collaborating with caregivers to help families strengthen their relationships, learn to understand their children in new ways, and promote overall development. I believe each child’s journey through the therapeutic process is unique to them and their lived experiences. I aim to meet children and their families where they are at, and provide tailored support to parents, caregivers, and children, however that may look.
My experience includes providing mental health services across various settings, including schools, homes, residential, inpatient, and community settings to children (ages 0-17), families, and caregivers. For 3 years, I provided mental health and crisis intervention services to children and adolescents in residential and inpatient facilities. I have also provided therapeutic services to children ages 5-12 with a variety of needs from trauma to behavioral disorders, within their home, school, and other community spaces. I completed my clinical internship within Canvas Health’s Early Childhood Behavioral Assistance program, providing family therapy services (PCIT) to children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. I am currently working as a school-based therapist providing services to elementary aged students in the Educational Mental Health Classroom at Karner Blue Education Center.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Therapist; FAIR School Downtown/Field Elementary
I believe in meeting and joining with the student as an individual and whole person, using humor and connection to build trust and a relationship on which to grow a therapeutic connection. It is my philosophy that the therapist is a guide to help the individual
understand themselves and to come to their own solutions and wants.
I worked with elementary through high school age students as a behavioral specialist in a day treatment program for over a year before returning to school to become a clinical social worker. Throughout the following time I also worked as a camp counselor for individuals with special needs. Prior to my work with children and teens I was a float staff for a mental health agency where I worked in a variety of settings including residential, short term intensive mental health treatment, substance use treatment, and assisted living.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Therapist; Burroughs Elementary
I believe that everyone experiences unique challenges in their lives, some through systemic hardship and life incidences, and others due to various physical, biological, and/or environmental circumstances. With kindness and compassion, I work to develop trusting relationships with individuals, families, outside providers, and teachers. I utilize a strengths-based approach as well as evidence-based treatments (CBT, Family therapy, and Play therapy) to help with problems such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD. I strive to provide healing and hope to my clients by helping them reach their full potential and achieve their goals.
I have been working for Canvas Health since 2013. Prior to that I have supported child and adolescent mental health in schools, residential, and in-home programs since 2007.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Mental Health Clinical Trainee; STMA Middle School East
My therapeutic style is compassionate and sincere. I believe that each individual has within them the ability to heal, grow, thrive, and become their true selves. It is my goal to help my clients harness that ability. I strive to authentically connect with each client in order to help them feel accepted and celebrated in a non-judgmental and safe environment.
I am passionate about supporting mental health needs of children, adolescents, and families. I have previous experience providing mental health services in children day treatment and school-based settings.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Mental Health Clinical Trainee; Lake Harriet Upper/Lower Elementary
My professional philosophy is both a science and an art: I view my professionalism as both a science in building mutually shared experiences with my students, as well as an art in building meaning between a student’s experience with mental health, education and growth & development.
My professional experience entails working with – in prior roles – survivors of domestic and sexual violence. I began my volunteering career working with fellow college and university students – as a student – in building advocacy groups, networks and activities to end violence on college campuses. I transitioned into a role of Instructional Social Worker for Osceola County School District in central Florida. There, I developed a passion for early intervention and prevention measures to help students build their social-emotional skills and awareness of boundaries, consent and general awareness of well-being & safety. I also provided crisis interventions for students & families in need during a difficult transition time related to COVID-19 pandemic.
I transitioned into a different role with Minnesota Independence College & Community (MICC) in Richfield, MN in 2021. There, I provided instruction to college students on social emotional learning and sexual health education. Shortly after, I took up a role with Sexual Violence Center in Minneapolis, MN, and provided prevention workshops and counseling to survivors seeking services.
I am now a School Based Therapist with TAP (Therapeutic Assistance Program) and provide therapeutic assistance to students in need – which include addressing topics of gender, anxiety, depression and many more.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Mental Health Clinical Trainee; Quora Education Center
Early mental health interventions empower children and adolescents to build healthy adult lives. I work collaboratively and compassionately with families to help children develop close emotional relationships, improve their sense of safety and control, regulate their behaviors and emotions, and develop a positive sense of self.
EMDR, CBT, polyvagal exercises, hypnotherapy, MATCH-ADTC, and play therapy are a few of the evidence-based interventions I use. Some of my clients present with traumatic stress disorders, autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit disorders, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders, Tourette’s Syndrome, anxiety, depression, social skill deficits, and special education needs. Others just need a safe place to talk. As a therapist and educator, I have over 15 years of experience advocating for children and adolescents in school-based settings.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Therapist; Hastings High School/Hastings ALC
“I believe in acknowledging all identities and experiences of a person. Understanding what has led a person to who they currently are and empowering them to grow into who they want to be.”
In my professional experience I have done primarily youth and their families. I have been able to focus on trauma and how this impacts the family and the individual experience. Within my career I have been able to work collaboratively with many different providers, including case mangers, school officials, and county workers to make sure that people are receiving the attention and services that they deserve to be supported.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School Based Therapist; Forest Lake High School
I use evidence-based interventions to address mental, emotional, and behavioral concerns to restore wellness in others through collaborative work. Working from a strength-based and trauma informed lens, I adapt my interventions and theoretical approach to meet the individual’s unique needs and goals. I believe that the therapeutic relationship sets the foundation for the course of treatment and work to create an accepting, judgement-free space for people of all backgrounds to safely explore and process life’s challenges.
I am dedicated and passionate about working with children, teens, young adults, and families. I have more than 5 years of experience working with clients in a variety of settings, including juvenile detention centers, residential group homes, chemical dependency facilities, outpatient facilities, and school-based services.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Therapist; South Washington Alternative High School, Next Step, Pathways, and SoWashCo Online
I work from a strengths-based approach and believe that positive connection can create healing and change. As a therapist, my goal is to empower clients and their families in the healing process to discover their own brilliance and strength. I approach therapy with a systematic lens to understand individuals’ uniqueness and the impact of relationships and social systems have on their lives.
I have been working with adolescents, adults, and families for over 15 years. Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked as an advocate for individuals involved in the criminal and juvenile justice systems that were experiencing mental illness, substance use, unstable housing, and trauma; families involved in child protection; and victims of crimes. I have previous experience working to support youth in the school setting as a mentor and facilitating community input meetings with students, teachers, and caregivers.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Therapist; Fieldstone Elementary School
I believe that all people are worthy and deserving of a life full of joy and belonging. I am passionate about working alongside individuals and families to address any barriers to that flourishing. I incorporate mindfulness intentionally into my work with clients as well as a playful spirit and open heart!
I have been working as a social worker since 2019. Throughout this time, I have had the opportunity to work with children, families, and adults with severe and persistent mental illness and differing abilities.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School Based Therapist; Park High School
My goal as a therapist is to create a space for healing and a place for clients to grow. I believe I am a tool in clients tool box along their journey to meeting their therapeutic goals. In therapy I use strength based, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused therapy, and mindfulness skills to help clients learn and explore their thoughts and emotions.
I have more than 10 years of experience working with children, teens, and families in a variety of different mental health settings, including residential inpatient treatment center, case management services, outpatient therapy, and school-based therapy. I have experience providing individual, group and family therapy services.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Mental Health Clinical Trainee; Cowern Elementary and Eagle Point Elementary
Being a human is hard, and I believe that we heal most through relationships with and in community with others. As a therapist, I strive to create a comfortable and affirming space for my clients, and I approach therapy through a holistic lens, using clients’ strengths, interests, identities, and lived experiences to guide our work together.
Prior to pursuing a career in mental health, I spent many years working in public health. I spent a few years working in care linkage and as a resident assistant at two HIV-focused organizations; in these roles I helped connect individuals living with HIV to medical care and community resources, and provided education about HIV/AIDS, STI prevention, and harm reduction to the broader community. After this, I spent about 5 years at a public health department working in a data-focused role in infectious disease surveillance.
While being a school-based mental health provider wasn’t my original plan, the opportunity presented itself during my graduate school practicum experience, and I’m glad it did, because I enjoy the collaborative nature of working in schools. Kids are funny, insightful, resilient little humans, and I’m happy to be a part of my clients’ school experiences.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Therapist; Kenny/Armatage Elementary
I believe in the power of relationships and connection as an avenue for growth and healing. When people feel heard, validated, and understood, it makes all the difference. I want therapy to be a collaborative experience where we work together to identify the goals and steps to get to the desired outcome. I recognize my role as a therapist is temporary and I want to help individuals and families strengthen their connection and build their skill sets, so that their progress in therapy is sustainable beyond our work together. I understand people through a strengths-based, trauma informed lens and utilize evidence based strategies like TF-CBT and family therapy in my work. I truly enjoy getting to know my clients and the opportunity to be part of their journey.
I have worked at Canvas Health as a school based therapist since 2021. Prior to this, I provided individual and family therapy for youth ages 5 to 18 for a variety of mental health needs for both outpatient clients as well as those in day treatment and residential programs. I have experience providing services in an office setting, in-home and community-based, and via telehealth.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Therapist; Quora Education Center
I believe that everyone has the capacity to change, and that a positive relationship between therapist and client can be integral in creating long term change. As a therapist my role is to work collaboratively with each client to help them identify their strengths, and help them develop the insight that will foster positive change in their lives.
Over 15 years of experience providing therapy to children, teens, individuals, families, and couples from all walks of life.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Therapist; Kennedy Elementary & Christa McAuliffe Elementary Schools
I believe that connection and belonging are the foundation of healing and growth. I have a relational strengths-based approach and integrate mindfulness, play, nature, art, and experiential activities into my work.
I have experience working with diverse populations across the lifespan in a variety of settings including schools, residential programs, mental health day treatment and therapeutic farms.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School Based Mental Health Clinical Trainee; Lake Middle School
I believe that therapy is bolstered when treated as a collaborative process to create individualized treatment and works to meet the client where they are at. It is my goal to create a safe, non-judgmental environment where clients feel comfortable exploring and sharing their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I emphasize empowerment and fostering connection and genuineness in the therapeutic environment, and in the client’s personal life, to enhance their overall well-being.
My professional experience includes working with children and adolescents, and their families, providing individual and skills-based therapy in group home and school-based settings. During this time, I engaged with clients who ranged in age from 4-18 and presented with a variety of concerns and mental health diagnoses. I’ve utilized expressive arts techniques in individual and group therapy, as well as individual play therapy.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Mental Health Clinical Trainee; STMA Middle School West
Working with youth has always been close to my heart, and I believe wholeheartedly, that by building healthy children, it helps support a lifetime of health. Our world is so very complex, and in navigating all that life has to offer, we can all use extra support, an ear to listen, ideas to work through difficulties, reminders of how we have gotten through the hard times, and how every day, we can work hard to do our best, acknowledge and apologize for our missteps, and work to make healthier choices the next time.
I have been a Social Worker since 2008 and have worked in several different areas since starting in the school-based program with Canvas Health.
I worked in child protection for about 4.5 years and had some brief experience working with adult foster care licensing as well. I loved working with families and helping them by removing or reducing barriers and reunify children with their caregivers.
I then transitioned to working as a Care Coordination Social Worker for about four years, helping steer individuals to resources, working on client-identified goals, and working with healthcare providers to help support client health. However, I truly missed working with youth, and ended up moving into working with middle schoolers for seven years as a school social worker in rural Minnesota. I worked to promote embedding social and emotional learning in the district to help empower and educate staff on ideas to support students, coordinated with community providers, addressed students crisis as well as attempting to prevent crises, and collaborated with staff, caregivers and community providers to help support students overall.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Therapist; FAIR School Downtown
I am passionate about working with and advocating for children and families, in any capacity that I have the honor of serving them in. I believe in the power and importance of genuine connection and trust within relationships. I create a safe space for my clients by showing up with compassion, empathy, care and concern for their well-being in every area of their lives. I meet my clients where they are and I work in collaboration and walk hand in hand with them as they learn, heal and work towards reaching their goals. I believe everyone has the ability to learn and grow, if they are willing to do the work. I am here to support my clients in doing their work. Growing and healing is a journey, and I am honored to be a part of my client’s journeys toward hope and healing.
I have worked with children and families in various capacities for more than 10 years. I have worked in the Minneapolis Public school District as an Associate Educator and Family Liaison. I have also worked as a Children’s Mental Health Case Manager and am currently working as a School-Based Therapist.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Clinical Trainee; John Glen Middle School
My approach to therapy is to create a safe, therapeutic, and supportive environment where individuals can address their mental health needs without judgement and in collaboration.
I joined the school-based mental health department at Canvas Health in October 2023 after completing a master’s level clinical internship with the Wilder Foundation. Prior to that, I had experience working in a variety of settings, such as schools and refugee resettlement programs, with diverse populations throughout the lifespan.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Therapist; STMA High School
I believe in the inherent worth and dignity of all individuals. My goal is to assist my clients in finding the motivation and appropriate change so that they can live a more satisfying and fulfilling life. I try to take a systemic view to my clients’ issues and consider myself a fierce advocate for the children and adolescents I serve.
My previous experience includes school social work, transitional housing services for women without housing, care coordination for aging adults, and intensive outpatient treatment for adolescents and adults. I specialize in self harm and suicidal ideation, behavioral issues, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and OCD. I often use DBT, CBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused modalities. I consider myself a lifetime learner and am always open to expanding my repertoire of treatment options.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Therapist; John Glenn Middle School
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Therapist; Hastings Middle School
Therapy is a powerful process of connection, discovery, uncovering strengths to navigate challenges and healing from unforeseen events that occur in all our lives. I believe in a holistic individual, family and systematic approach to assist in the healing process. My desire is to provide support and encouragement while utilizing experiential, creative and traditional therapeutic methods.
I have extensive experience with at risk populations, providing clinical services to children, adolescents, adults and families within the home, school, community and office, while incorporating the impact of race and poverty. I have utilized various treatment modalities and interventions appropriate to persons and/or families. Some of these modalities include, crisis intervention, solution focused, family systems, structural and strategic methods, CBT, client centered, motivational interviewing, trauma informed methods noted as somatic experiencing, mindfulness and yoga.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Therapist; Wyoming Elementary
I believe in hope, healing, and the worth of each individual.
I have a background in children’s mental health and have enjoyed working in a variety of settings, including residential, school-based mental health, and day treatment. Each experience provided a unique opportunity to connect with the children, adolescents, and families/care takers, that I served. I am excited to be apart of the Canvas Health School-Based team and support my local community.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
School-Based Therapist; Skyview Middle School
I believe in the healing power of relationship. It is my hope that I provide an environment for my clients and their families to feel comfortable seeking support and trust me enough to begin healing and allow themselves to grow. I am professionally trained, compassionately patient, and curious to get to know each of my clients individually, at their chosen pace, acknowledging each person is unique and affected by the relationships and systems within their lives. “Success” for each of my clients is individual. I strive to journey with each one as they are empowered to resolve past and current life challenges, build skills and strength, and achieve their hopes and personal goals, whatever that might be.
I have worked with children, adolescents, young adults, and families both in volunteer and professional experiences for over 15 years in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Honduras. These experiences have included working as a mentor, tutor, assistant teacher, art teacher, case manager at an rural, Honduran children’s home, family support specialist, behavioral coach, in-home skills practitioner, and therapist.
To refer a student to school-based mental health services, please contact your school’s social workers.
