MN STATE-WIDE Telehealth Available Now!
In today's world of COVID-19, it is still possible to safely have mental health help in your own home. Through telehealth therapy, we can have a session wherever you're at! Telehealth therapy offers sessions at convenient times for you. It is confidential, flexible, and comfortable.
To Request An Appointment,
CALL: 218-263-5949
Marmie Jotter = ext. 2
Berni Pospeck = ext. 3
Jolene Long = ext. 4
Darra Bonham = ext. 6
Melissa Weidendorf = 218-245-5073
In today's world of COVID-19, it is still possible to safely have mental health help in your own home. Through telehealth therapy, we can have a session wherever you're at! Telehealth therapy offers sessions at convenient times for you. It is confidential, flexible, and comfortable.
To Request An Appointment,
CALL: 218-263-5949
Marmie Jotter = ext. 2
Berni Pospeck = ext. 3
Jolene Long = ext. 4
Darra Bonham = ext. 6
Melissa Weidendorf = 218-245-5073
Melissa Weidendorf MA, LPCC Telehealth & In-Person. CURRENTLY taking New Clients!
Hello! Let me say that I am glad that you are here, taking the first step in the investigation of your own life can be scary, but very worth it. I love being able to hold space for people so they can do what they need to do to heal. The work that I do is culturally rooted and trauma informed, with a variety of techniques to address a variety of symptoms, and they are all tailored to fit your individual needs. I work with adults of any age. I have extensive training in treating trauma and stress related disorders, as well as training in suicidology, embodiment, meditation, mindfulness and DBT to name a few. I am looking forward to connecting with you.
Certifications & Trainings:
Hello! Let me say that I am glad that you are here, taking the first step in the investigation of your own life can be scary, but very worth it. I love being able to hold space for people so they can do what they need to do to heal. The work that I do is culturally rooted and trauma informed, with a variety of techniques to address a variety of symptoms, and they are all tailored to fit your individual needs. I work with adults of any age. I have extensive training in treating trauma and stress related disorders, as well as training in suicidology, embodiment, meditation, mindfulness and DBT to name a few. I am looking forward to connecting with you.
Certifications & Trainings:
- Creative Interventions for Bereaved Children: Liana Lowenstein, Human Development Center
- Rural Climate Dialogues and State Convening: Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
- Personality Disorders and the DSM 5: Cross Country Education
- Managing and Adapting Practice (MAP): Washburn Center for Children
- Recognizing and Responding to Suicide Risk: American Association of Suicidology
- Native American Curriculum for State Licensed Substance Abuse Programs in MN: Department of Human Services
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Certification: Ambit Network
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Part 1 and 2: Humanitarian Assistance Program/Trauma Recovery
- EMDR and Addiction: Humanitarian Assistance Program/Trauma Recovery (emdria.org)
- Psychological Realities and Culturally Competent Therapy with LGBT Clients: Zur
Institute - Boundaries in Psychotherapy: Zur Institute
- Becoming Embodied: Imaginal and Bodily Ways of Knowing: Hilary Buckwalter Kesti,
Indwelling - Intro to Sand Tray Therapy: Family Prospective Resources, Inc
- Advanced Sand Tray Therapy: Family Prospective Resources, Inc
- Covid 19 and Telebehavioral Health: Ethical Considerations During a Public Health Emergency
- Understanding ACE’s: Building Self Healing Communities: MN Communities Caring for Children
- ACE Interface Presenter for Itasca County Cohort group.
- Becoming Embodied: Imaginal and Bodily Ways of Knowing Certificate, Indwelling
Jolene Long, Intern: COVID VACCINATED & BOOSTED! - In-Person & TELEHEALTH: Currently Full with Wait List . (Target Populations: Adults & Teens (13+ years)
Greetings! I am pursuing my Master of Social Work in clinical practice and will graduate May 2022. My clinical focused has been on the following subjects: Polyvagal Theory, trauma, and the foundations of Somatic Experiencing; Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for depression and anxiety, Mindfulness programming and Holistic Mind-Body work, and the neurobiological lens within Relational Cultural Therapy. I have also trained in Suicide Prevention, LGBTQI+ Inclusivity, Racial Trauma, and Harm Reduction. Currently, my coursework includes Art of Self, a therapeutic exploration of personal and cultural identity & expression, and advanced practice with groups: facilitating trauma-focused, gender-responsive, intensive intervention. I am also the recipient of a federal ROBUST scholarship grant, undergoing clinical training beyond her graduate curriculum to learn Integrative Behavioral Health intervention techniques with specific underserved populations in rural communities. My short-term career goals are to graduate, become a licensed provider at Kind Mind Counseling Center, and further develop my theoretical orientation. I am committed to learning more about marriage, couples, and family counseling; Health at Every Size and Intuitive Eating; consent culture; Somatic Experiencing, racial and cultural responsiveness, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. I have worked in the health and human services field for 15+ years.
EDUCATION:
Master of Social Work, May 2022 (expected graduation)
Associate of Applied Science, Chemical Dependency Specialist, August 2016
Bachelor of Social Work, May 2014
Associate of Applied Science, Human Services Generalist, May 2012
Associate of Arts, Early & Elementary Education focus, May 2008
MEMBERSHIPS:
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
RECENT TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS:
Racial Trauma and the Mental Health Impacts on Undocumented Communities, UCSF Office of Diversity and Outreach
QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program, CSS Counseling Center
Lived Experiences Navigating the Emotions of Adoption & Foster Care, LSS of Minnesota
Shifts in Illicit Drug Use Heighten the Covid-19 Health Crisis
The Keys to Connection: Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Parts 1 & 2
A Family Problem Requires a Family Solution: How Families are Affected by Addiction
The Neurosequential Lens of Developmental Trauma: the Brain and beyond
Ethical Social Work Practice with Gender Diverse Clients
Relational-Cultural Theory: Committing to Re-Imagine Our Future Together
INClued LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Training
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Planned Parenthood Clinic Assistant (front desk, administrative work)
Addiction Counseling Intern (men’s outpatient & women’s inpatient treatment)
Battered Women’s Support Group Facilitator
Domestic Violence Children’s Program Coordinator
Early Childhood Educator, specializing in infant & toddler programming
Greetings! I am pursuing my Master of Social Work in clinical practice and will graduate May 2022. My clinical focused has been on the following subjects: Polyvagal Theory, trauma, and the foundations of Somatic Experiencing; Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for depression and anxiety, Mindfulness programming and Holistic Mind-Body work, and the neurobiological lens within Relational Cultural Therapy. I have also trained in Suicide Prevention, LGBTQI+ Inclusivity, Racial Trauma, and Harm Reduction. Currently, my coursework includes Art of Self, a therapeutic exploration of personal and cultural identity & expression, and advanced practice with groups: facilitating trauma-focused, gender-responsive, intensive intervention. I am also the recipient of a federal ROBUST scholarship grant, undergoing clinical training beyond her graduate curriculum to learn Integrative Behavioral Health intervention techniques with specific underserved populations in rural communities. My short-term career goals are to graduate, become a licensed provider at Kind Mind Counseling Center, and further develop my theoretical orientation. I am committed to learning more about marriage, couples, and family counseling; Health at Every Size and Intuitive Eating; consent culture; Somatic Experiencing, racial and cultural responsiveness, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. I have worked in the health and human services field for 15+ years.
EDUCATION:
Master of Social Work, May 2022 (expected graduation)
Associate of Applied Science, Chemical Dependency Specialist, August 2016
Bachelor of Social Work, May 2014
Associate of Applied Science, Human Services Generalist, May 2012
Associate of Arts, Early & Elementary Education focus, May 2008
MEMBERSHIPS:
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
RECENT TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS:
Racial Trauma and the Mental Health Impacts on Undocumented Communities, UCSF Office of Diversity and Outreach
QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program, CSS Counseling Center
Lived Experiences Navigating the Emotions of Adoption & Foster Care, LSS of Minnesota
Shifts in Illicit Drug Use Heighten the Covid-19 Health Crisis
The Keys to Connection: Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Parts 1 & 2
A Family Problem Requires a Family Solution: How Families are Affected by Addiction
The Neurosequential Lens of Developmental Trauma: the Brain and beyond
Ethical Social Work Practice with Gender Diverse Clients
Relational-Cultural Theory: Committing to Re-Imagine Our Future Together
INClued LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Training
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Planned Parenthood Clinic Assistant (front desk, administrative work)
Addiction Counseling Intern (men’s outpatient & women’s inpatient treatment)
Battered Women’s Support Group Facilitator
Domestic Violence Children’s Program Coordinator
Early Childhood Educator, specializing in infant & toddler programming
Darra Bonham, LGSW: COVID VACCINATED - TELEHEALTH & In-person: Taking New Clients
(Target Populations: Individual Therapy for Adults)
I enjoy helping others and have worked in the mental health and human services field for over 9 years. My previous experience includes working with individuals, groups, and families in Native American tribal settings. My education focused on Native American/Indigenous peoples in both my bachelor degree in Social Work from the College of St. Scholastica and Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from the University of Minnesota-Duluth.
I use a strength based, humanistic approach incorporating modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR and Solution Focused Therapy. I have experience in treating depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma and stressor related disorders, historical and generational trauma, adjustment disorders, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders, and more. I have extensive training in trauma, suicide and suicidality, self-harm, and crisis response.
In my personal time I enjoy spending time with my family, tending to my indoor plants, gardening, sewing, beading, and drawing. Trainings:
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing [EMDR]: Emdria Institute
- Couples Counseling: Relational Life Therapy - Terry Real
- Working with Grandiosity - Terry Real
- Working with Infidelity - Terry Real
BERNI POSPECK, LGSW - In Person: Currently Taking Clients
(Target Populations: Children 10 & Up, and Adults)
I am a Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), specializing in Mental Health. I have much experience with children and adults with varying disabilities, including Serious and Persistent Mental Illness, and Indigenous American mental health & Historical trauma. I use a person-centered trauma-informed treatment approach to my therapy style, and also I incorporate movement/Fine Arts/theatre into therapy, and mindfulness practice.
(Target Populations: Children 10 & Up, and Adults)
I am a Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), specializing in Mental Health. I have much experience with children and adults with varying disabilities, including Serious and Persistent Mental Illness, and Indigenous American mental health & Historical trauma. I use a person-centered trauma-informed treatment approach to my therapy style, and also I incorporate movement/Fine Arts/theatre into therapy, and mindfulness practice.
- EMDR: Eye Movement Desentization and Reprocessing and the Neuroscience, Diagnosis, and Best Practice for Successful Trauma Treatment, PESI
- Minnesota Legal & Ethical Issues for Mental Health Clinicians-Susan Lewis, PhD. PESI Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certificate Course, PESI
- The 10 Core Principles for Effective Couples Therapy Certificate, Gottman & Gottman
Marmie Jotter LICSW - Owner/CEO
AVAILABLE for TELEHEALTH appointments. Open to past clients only/Not taking new clients.
Certified Trauma Therapist, EMDR Therapist, Meditation Instructor
Clinical Supervisor for MN Board of Social Work & MN Board of Behavioral Health
Clinical Consultant
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), specializing in Mental Health, with 90 credit hours of Psychology PhD coursework. I use a attachment style, person-centered, trauma-informed treatment approach, where you are the expert on your own body-mind. As a guide, I am present to bear witness to your process, to assist you with connecting to your spiritual life, to aid you in exploring trauma and healing with body-mind integration, and to co-create a safe space in which to contain learning and growth on your personal life journey.
Having raised 6 children, and worked in the field of medical social work, chemical dependency and HIV/AIDS case management, I have a good range of insight into life's challenges. I also continue my own enrichment through quality time with loved ones, art, ongoing studies of religion/spirituality, traditional psychology, ongoing clinical trainings, and mindfulness meditation practice. Included in my learning is by immersion into cultural travel experiences such as: Fort Berthold Indian Reservation life, Peru, China/Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, Ireland, Scotland, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Indonesia, and India, where I was privileged to have an audience with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, while studying Tibetan medicine.
Trainings
AVAILABLE for TELEHEALTH appointments. Open to past clients only/Not taking new clients.
Certified Trauma Therapist, EMDR Therapist, Meditation Instructor
Clinical Supervisor for MN Board of Social Work & MN Board of Behavioral Health
Clinical Consultant
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), specializing in Mental Health, with 90 credit hours of Psychology PhD coursework. I use a attachment style, person-centered, trauma-informed treatment approach, where you are the expert on your own body-mind. As a guide, I am present to bear witness to your process, to assist you with connecting to your spiritual life, to aid you in exploring trauma and healing with body-mind integration, and to co-create a safe space in which to contain learning and growth on your personal life journey.
Having raised 6 children, and worked in the field of medical social work, chemical dependency and HIV/AIDS case management, I have a good range of insight into life's challenges. I also continue my own enrichment through quality time with loved ones, art, ongoing studies of religion/spirituality, traditional psychology, ongoing clinical trainings, and mindfulness meditation practice. Included in my learning is by immersion into cultural travel experiences such as: Fort Berthold Indian Reservation life, Peru, China/Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, Ireland, Scotland, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Indonesia, and India, where I was privileged to have an audience with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, while studying Tibetan medicine.
Trainings
- Trauma Therapy Certification: University of Minnesota
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Certified, PESI
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy, PESI
- Sexual Trauma Therapy, PESI
- Trauma Competency Conference: Core Competencies and Treatment for Trauma, PTSD, Grief – PESI
- Minnesota Legal and Ethical Issues for Mental Health Clinicians – PESI
- Brain Injury: Professional Basics for Behaviors and Symptoms: MN Brain Injury Alliance
- New Frontiers in Trauma Treatment: Bessel A. van der Kolk, M.D.
- Clinical Strategies for Sexual Issues, AASECT
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing [EMDR]: Emdria Institute
- Clinical Supervision; MN Board of Social Work
- Veteran Trauma; New Frontiers in Trauma Treatment
- Clinical Hypnosis; U of M Medical School
- Crisis Intervention & Stress Management
- Lesbian, Gay Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) Clients: Clinical Issues and Treatment Strategies – PESI
- Couples Counseling: Relational Life Therapy - Terry Real
- Working with Grandiosity - Terry Real
- Working with Infidelity - Terry Real
- Couples Experiential - Terry Real
- End of Life, HIV/AIDS, Cancer, Hospice Counseling, Compassionate Care; NASW & U of M Medical School
- Certified - Meditation Instructor (C-MI) - American Institute of Health
- Becoming Embodied: Imaginal and Bodily Ways of Knowing Certificate, Indwelling
- Midwifing Death: Conscious Dying - The Pilgrimage Into light - Aslan Institute
- Finding Your Inner Compass: Inner Child Work - Aslan Institute
- The Pharmacy In Your Kitchen: An overview of medical and medicinal foods, Institute for Brain Potential by Michael Lara, MD
- Yoga & Mindfulness: Clinical Interventions for Anxiety, Depression and Trauma
- Tibetan Medicine - Institute of Tibetan Medicine, Dharmsala India - University of Minnesota, Study Abroad
- Minnesota State Advisory Mental Health Committee
- National Association of Clinical Social Work
- Crisis Incident Stress Management [CISM]: Head of the Lakes Team
- Enrolled with Three Affiliated Tribes: Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara Nation
