She/Her

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Gonzaga University
Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology: University of Minnesota Duluth

Katie believes therapy is whatever the client and therapist choose it to be. She often tells her clients that every client she sees needs something a little different from her, and it’s her job to work with them to figure out what that is. Katie believes in being a teammate for her clients, walking alongside them as they explore their experiences, grow, heal, and work toward the life they want. Katie considers it a privilege to hear the stories of others and be a safe person for clients to be themselves with.

Katie has experience working with clients of all ages, but now focuses on working with teenagers and adults. While Katie enjoys working with a wide range of clients, she is especially passionate about working with neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ clients. Katie knows how difficult it can be for clients to find a therapist who affirms and embraces their identity, and she seeks to be that kind of therapist for her clients. Katie also enjoys working with clients struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and identity development. For clients seeking gender-affirming medical care, Katie is able to provide letters of support to help folks receive the care they need and deserve.

Katie prioritizes showing up as her authentic self, quirks and all. Katie believes in meeting clients where they’re at, whether that be ready to dive headfirst into the deep end day one, or needing to slowly wade in. Katie focuses on seeing clients as the whole of who they are, and enjoys learning about not just what brought them to therapy, but the rest of who they are, too. Because Katie believes all clients need something a little different from her, she always starts her work with clients by exploring what they want and need from the therapeutic relationship. Katie loves to bring humor (and maybe a little sarcasm if you’re up for it!) into sessions. Just because therapy can be tough, doesn’t mean we can’t also have a laugh.

Katie enjoys leading a relatively calm and simple life. She loves hiking, reading, jigsaw puzzles, crafty activities, traveling, spending time outside, and of course, watching all kinds of reality TV! She’s very close with her family and often spends her weekends with them.

He/Him

Licensed Alcohol Drug Counselor (LADC)

MS, Co-Occurring Disorders Recovery Counseling: Metropolitan State University
MA, Community Psychology: Metropolitan State University

Mohammad (Humi) strongly believes in building a genuine connection with his clients on their journey of discovery, healing, and moving forward. Humi uses a non-judgmental approach in meeting clients where they are at. Humi identifies himself as an immigrant of South West Asian ethnicity and as a Muslim, connected within the Somali and other Muslim communities. Humi is also a United States Marine Corp veteran and connected with veteran community. Humi has a solid understanding of Deaf culture.

Humi finds empathy and understanding in the human struggle of life based on folks being marginalized, disenfranchised, isolated, and negatively being affected through sexism, Islamophobia, racism and other forms of oppression and discrimination. Humi understands the impact of micro-aggressions (that are not actually “micro” in impact). Humi’s passion is to assist client discover positive tools and coping mechanisms for optimal health.

As a community psychologist and a psychotherapist, Humi is passionate about helping you build the best version of who you are, and assisting you in finding your voice, confidence and resiliency. By forming a healthy trustful relationship with the client, Humi uses a therapeutic and collaborative approach to help client in understanding their needs, while helping them find the best fit solutions. Keeping clients’ cultural background, history, intersectionality, and surroundings in mind, Humi assists clients discover their positive and healthy selves, so they can understand themselves as an already whole person, their diagnoses, journey of treatment, and recovery.

Humi is genuinely interested in his client’s journey, by which they see the world, their diagnoses, their struggles, and their narrative. Mohammad clinical interest is being client-focused and believes in a person-centered therapeutic relationship to build trust. Mohammad has extensive knowledge and ability to take in the client’s concerns, so they can collaboratively build the best treatment plan for clients, groups, and families. Mohammad uses Motivational Interviewing (MI), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Model. Mohammad is also interested in helping clients identify triggers and coping strategies. Helping clients through finding useful alternatives to negative ideas, experiences, emotions, and for clients to work through anxiety, conflicts, and other life challenges. Mohammad helps clients explore meaningful and effective alternatives to negative thoughts, beliefs, challenging experiences and heavy emotions.

Humi works collaboratively with clients to understand and build trust as the assessment and therapy progress. He discerns the best approach to treatment drawing from a Person-Centered philosophy of therapy; Motivational Interviewing, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Conflict Resolution and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Humi loves to travel the world and get to know everyday people in their communities. He loves running around the world, winter running, sports training with his children, cooking for his family, exploring Minnesota, advocating and doing wellness presentations.