Minnesota Center for Psychology

  • 651-644-4100

    U.S. Bank Building, 2nd Floor 2383 University Avenue West
    Suite 200
    Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114

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Providers

Wendy Adams, M.S.W., L.I.C.S.W.

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Education:

  • M.S.W., University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Minneapolis, MN)
  • B.A., English, University Of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Minneapolis, MN)

Academic Training:

  • Internship: Adult Psychiatric Crisis Unit, Fairview Riverside Hospital (Minneapolis, MN 2003-2004)
  • Internship: University of Minnesota-Duluth Student Counseling Clinic (Duluth, MN 2002-2003)

Specialized Training:

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Intensive Training, Behavioral Tech, LLC (2010)
  • LAMBDA and NASW training to improve services provided to GLBTQ youth (2009)
  • Duluth Program for Prevention of Violence (2002, 2003)

Areas of Clinical Interest:

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Borderline Personality Disorder, depression, life stage and transition issues, sexual identity issues (adolescents and adults), relationship issues.

Services Provided at MCP:

  • Individual Psychotherapy for Adolescents and Adults
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Groups and Individual Therapy
  • Adolescent Multi-Family DBT Group

 

Andrea Anderson, Psy.D., L.P.

Licensed Psychologist
CTSS Clinical Supervisor

Education:

  • Psy. D., Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University-Twin Cities (Eagan, MN)
  • B.S., Child Psychology, University of MN Twin Cities (Minneapolis, MN)

Academic Training:

  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Washburn Center for Children (Minnetonka, MN 2008-2009)
  • Internship: Indian Health Board (Minneapolis, MN 2007-2008)
  • Therapy Practicum: Neighborhood Involvement Program (Minneapolis, MN 2006-2007)
  • Assessment Practicum: Guadalupe Alternative Programs (St. Paul, MN 2005-2006)

Specialized Training:

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Intensive Training, Behavioral Tech, LLC (2010)
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Washburn Center for Children (2008-2009)
  • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder assessments, Indian Health Board of Minneapolis (2007-2008)

Professional/Academic Affiliations:

  • Member, American Psychological Association (APA)
  • Adjunct Professor, Argosy University- Twin Cities, Eagan MN

Areas of Clinical Interest:

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Borderline Personality Disorder, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, developmental issues, emotional or behavioral issues in children, working with clients from diverse backgrounds

Services Provided at MCP:

  • Individual Psychotherapy for Children, Adolescents and Adults
  • Clinical Supervisor, Children’s Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Individual and Group Therapy

 

Jennifer Barnett, L.M.F.T.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Education:

  • M.A., University of Connecticut  (Mansfield, CT)
  • B.S., Family Social Science, University of MN Twin Cities (Minneapolis, MN)

Academic Training:

  • Internship: UCONN Health Center- Nurturing Families program (Farmington, CT 2007-2008)
  • Internship: Child and Adolecent Outpatient Clinic (West Hartford, CT 2006-2008)
  • Internship: Humphrey Center for Family Therapy (Storrs, CT 2006-2008)

Specialized Training:

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Intensive Training, Behavioral Tech, LLC (2010)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) 5-Day Intensive Training- Wheeler Clinic (Farmington, CT)

Professional/Academic Affiliations:

  • Member, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
  • Member, Minnesota Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (MAMFT)

Areas of Clinical Interest:

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), reactive attachment disorder (RAD), attachment therapy, mood and anxiety disorders, behavioral disorders, parenting and sibling relationships, couples, developmental and adjustment concerns

Services Provided at MCP:

  • Individual Psychotherapy for Children, Adolescents and Adults
  • Family and Couples Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Individual Therapy

 

Gerald Crimmins, Psy.D., L.P.

Licensed Psychologist
CFO

Education:

  • Psy. D., Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University-Twin Cities (Bloomington, MN)
  • M.A., Minnesota School of Professional Psychology (Bloomington, MN)
  • B.A., Psychology, Marquette University (Milwaukee, WI)

Academic Training:

  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Metropolitan Community Mental Health Center (St. Paul, MN 2002-2003)
  • Internship: Family Attachment and Counseling Center (Deephaven, MN 1999-2000)
  • Therapy Practicum: Central Psychological Services (St. Paul, MN 1998-1999)
  • Assessment Practicum: Willmar Regional Treatment Center (Willmar, MN 1997-1998)

Specialized Training:

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Intensive Training, Behavioral Tech, LLC (2010)

Areas of Clinical Interest:

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Borderline Personality Disorder

Services Provided at MCP:

  • Individual Psychotherapy for Adolescents and Adults
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Groups and Individual Therapy

 

Rebecca Getz, Psy.D., L.P.

Licensed Psychologist
CEO

Education:

  • Psy. D., Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University-Twin Cities (Bloomington, MN)
  • M.A., Minnesota School of Professional Psychology (Bloomington, MN)
  • B.A., Psychology, Grinnell College (Grinnell, IA)
  • Studied abroad, University Of Stockholm/Hamilton College Consortium (Stockholm, Sweden)

Academic Training:

  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Metropolitan Community Mental Health Center (St. Paul, MN 2002-2003)
  • Internship: Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School (Boston, MA 1999-2000)
  • Therapy Practicum: Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN 1998-1999)
  • Assessment Practicum: Gary L. Fischler and Associates/The Institute for Forensic Psychology (Minneapolis, MN 1997-1998)

Specialized Training:

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Intensive Training, Behavioral Tech, LLC (2010)
  • Intensive Workshop in Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Center for Treatment and Study of Anxiety (2010)
  • Intensive Workshop in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Center for Treatment and Study of Anxiety (2007)

Professional/Academic Affiliations:

  • Member, Minnesota Psychological Association (MPA)
  • Member, American Psychological Association (APA)
  • Academic Appointment: Clinical Fellow, Harvard Medical School (Boston, MA 1999-2000)

Areas of Clinical Interest:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Prolonged Exposure Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, parenting difficulties, behavioral issues, abuse/neglect, health psychology

Services Provided at MCP:

  • Individual Psychotherapy for Children, Adolescents and Adults
  • Family Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Groups and Individual Therapy
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy

 

David Gibson, M.S.W., L.I.C.S.W.

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Education:

  • M.S.W., San Diego State University (San Diego, CA)
  • B.S., Psychology, California Lutheran College (Thousand Oaks, CA)

Academic Training:

  • Internship: UCSD School of Psychiatry Gifford Clinic (San Diego, CA 1991-1992)
  • Internship: Southwood Psychiatric Center’s Child Residential Treatment Center (Chula Vista, CA 1990)
  • Internship: San Diego City Schools (San Diego, CA 1989)
  • Internship: Camarillo State Hospital’s UCLA Neuropsychiatric Research Unit (Camarillo, CA 1984)

Specialized Training:

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Intensive Training, Behavioral Tech, LLC (2010)

Professional/Academic Affiliations:

  • Member, Leadership Chair, Former President; Minnesota Society for Clinical Social Work (MSCSW)
  • Adjunct Faculty, University of St. Thomas- St. Catherine’s University School of Social Work, St. Paul, MN

Areas of Clinical Interest:

GLBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Borderline Personality Disorder, Thought Field Therapy, Hypnotherapy, coming out issues for married individuals, chemical and co-dependency issues, using art in therapy

Services Provided at MCP:

  • Individual Psychotherapy for Children, Adolescents and Adults
  • Family Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Groups and Individual Therapy
  • Adolescent Multi-Family DBT Group

 

Joe Groninga, Psy.D., L.P.

Licensed Psychologist

Education:

  • Psy.D., University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, MN)
  • M.A., University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, MN)
  • B.S., Psychology, University of Wisconsin (River Falls, WI)

Academic Training:

  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Canvas Health/Human Services Inc. (Oakdale, MN 2006-2007)
  • Internship: University Counseling and Consulting Services, University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN 2005-2006)
  • Assessment Practicum: Metropolitan Community Mental Health Center (St. Paul, MN 2004)
  • Therapy Practicum: Neighborhood Involvement Program (Minneapolis MN, 2003-2004 and 2001-2002)

Specialized Training:

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Practice Improvement Program, Behavioral Tech, LLC/Minnesota Department of Human Services (2010-2011)
  • Psychological Testing and Assessment, Canvas Health/Human Services Inc. (Oakdale, MN 2007-2011)

Professional Affiliations:

  • Member, Minnesota Psychological Association (MPA)
  • Member, American Psychological Association (APA)

Areas of Clinical Interest:

Individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy with adults and adolescents; gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) issues, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), psychological testing and assessment, psychological ethics, clinical supervision, training and teaching

Services Provided at MCP:

  • Individual Psychotherapy for Adults and Adolescents
  • Couples and Family Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Individual Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and relational psychodynamic techniques
  • Clinical Supervision and Training

 

Julie Karels, Psy.D.

Post-Doctorate Student

Education:

  • Psy. D., Clinical Psychology, Argosy University (Twin Cities, MN) Pending
  • M.A., Counseling Psychology, St. Mary’s University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN)
  • A.A.S., Nursing, College of Saint Catherine (Minneapolis, MN)
  • B.S., Marketing, St. Cloud State University (St. Cloud, MN)

Academic Training:

  • Internship: Ramsey County Mental Health Center (St. Paul, MN 2010-2011)
  • Therapy Practicum: Anoka Regional Treatment Center (Anoka, MN 2009-2010)
  • Assessment Practicum: Dakota County Juvenile Services Center (Hastings, MN 2008-2009)

Areas of Clinical Interest:

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Borderline Personality Disorder, depression, life stage and transition issues, sexual identity issues (adolescents and adults), relationship issues.

Services Provided at MCP:

  • Individual Psychotherapy for Adults
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Individual Therapy

 

Maren McMillan, Psy.D., L.P.

Licensed Psychologist

Education:

  • Psy.D., Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University (Eagan, MN)
  • M.A., Minnesota School of Professional Psychology (Bloomington, MN)
  • B.A., English, University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, MN)

Academic Training:

  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Indian Health Board (Minneapolis, MN 2004-2005)
  • Internship: Warm Springs Counseling Center (Boise, ID 2003-2004)
  • Therapy Practicum: Bethel College Counseling Center (St. Paul, MN 2002-2003)
  • Assessment Practicum: Austin Medical Center (Austin, MN 2001-2002)

Specialized Training:

  • Certified by Postpartum Support International (2010)

Professional Affiliations:

  • Member, Minnesota Psychological Association (MPA)
  • Member, American Psychological Association (APA)
  • Postpartum Support International (PSI)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum Support MN (PPSM)

Areas of Clinical Interest:

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, perinatal mental health (including anxiety and depression during pregnancy and postpartum period)

Services Provided at MCP:

  • Individual Psychotherapy for Adults
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Groups and Individual Therapy
  • Developing “Empowering Women” Postpartum Psycho-Education and Support Group

 

Jeannine Myrvik, M.S.W., L.I.C.S.W.

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Education:

  • M.S.W., University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Minneapolis, MN)
  • B.A., Psychology, University of Minnesota- Duluth (Duluth, MN)

Academic Training:

  • Internship: Hamm Clinic (St. Paul, MN 2000-2001)
  • Internship: University Day Community Level 5 Adolescent Day Treatment (Minneapolis, MN 1999-2000)

Specialized Training:

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Intensive Training, Behavioral Tech, LLC (2010)
  • Mind Body Medicine Training, Center for Mind Body Medicine (2008, 2009)

Professional Affiliations:

  • Member, National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Areas of Clinical Interest:

Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Borderline Personality Disorder, couples therapy, depression, anxiety, integrative medicine, group therapy, stress management

Services Provided at MCP:

  • Individual Psychotherapy for Adults
  • Couples Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Groups and Individual Therapy
  • Mindfulness Practice Group

 

Kristin Nelson, Psy.D.

Post-Doctorate Psychology Fellow

Education:

  • Psy.D., Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University (Eagan, MN)
  • M.A., Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University (Eagan, MN)
  • B.A., Psychology, Concordia University (St. Paul, MN)

Academic Training:

  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Minnesota Center for Psychology (St. Paul, MN 2011-2012)
  • Internship: Washburn Center for Children (Minnetonka, MN 2010-2011)
  • Therapy Practicum: Washburn Center for Children (Minnetonka, MN 2008-2010)
  • Assessment Practicum: Shannon Park Elementary (Rosemount. MN)

Specialized Training:

  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Washburn Center for Children (2010-2011)

Professional/Academic Affiliations:

  • Member, Minnesota Psychological Association (MPA)
  • Member, American Psychological Association (APA)

Areas of Clinical Interest:

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment disruptions, parenting

Services Provided at MCP:

  • Individual Psychotherapy for Children, Adolescents and Adults
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Individual Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)
  • CTSS Skills Group

 

Reena Pathak, Psy.D., L.P.

Licensed Psychologist

Education:

  • Psy. D., Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University-Twin Cities (Eagan, MN)
  • M.A., New York University (Manhattan, NY)
  • B.A., Psychology, Boston University (Boston, MA)

Academic Training:

  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Metropolitan Community Mental Health Center (St. Paul, MN 2003-2004)
  • Internship: Metropolitan Community Mental Health Center (St. Paul, MN 2002-2003)
  • Therapy Practicum: Family Networks (Minneapolis, MN 1999-2000)
  • Assessment Practicum: Associates 2000 (Rochester, MN 1998-1999)
  • Additional Practicums: Northwest Passage (Frederic, WI 2002-2003); St. Peter Regional Treatment Center (St. Peter, MN Summer, 2000); Fraser (Richfield, MN Summer, 1999)

Specialized Training:

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Intensive Training, Behavioral Tech, LLC (2010)
  • Intensive Workshop in Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Center for Treatment and Study of Anxiety (2011)

Professional Affiliations:

  • Member, American Psychological Association (APA)

Areas of Clinical Interest:

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Borderline Personality Disorder, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), assessments for adults

Services Provided at MCP:

  • Individual Psychotherapy for Adults
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Groups and Individual Therapy
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy

 

Rachel Rippel, M.A., L.P.

Licensed Psychologist
DBT Coordinator

Education:

  • M.F.T., St. Mary’s University (Minneapolis, MN)
  • M.A., Counseling, St. Mary’s University (Minneapolis, MN)
  • B.A., Psychology, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Minneapolis, MN)

Academic Training:

  • Practicum: Relate Counseling Center (Minnetonka, MN 2005-2006)
  • Practicum: Metropolitan Community Mental Health Center (St. Paul, MN 2001-2002)

Specialized Training:

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Intensive Training, Behavioral Tech, LLC (2010)
  • Intensive Workshop in Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Center for Treatment and Study of Anxiety (2010)

Professional Affiliations:

  • Member, American Psychological Association (APA)

Areas of Clinical Interest:

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Borderline Personality Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, eating disorders

Services Provided at MCP:

  • Individual Psychotherapy for Adults
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Groups and Individual Therapy
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy

 

Rita Rock, Psy.D., L.P

Licensed Psychologist

Education:

  • Psy.D., Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University (Eagan, MN)
  • M.A., Minnesota School of Professional Psychology (Bloomington, MN)
  • B.A., Psychology, University Of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN)

Academic Training:

  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Indian Health Board of Minneapolis, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN 2004-2005)
  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Psychiatric Recovery (St. Paul, MN 2004-2005)
  • Internship: Indian Health Board of Minneapolis, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN 2005)
  • Internship: Metropolitan Community Mental Health Center (St. Paul, MN 2004-2005)
  • Therapy Practicum: Metropolitan Community Mental Health Center (St. Paul, MN 2003-2004)
  • Assessment Practicum: Gary L. Fischler and Associates/The Institute for Forensic Psychology (Minneapolis, MN 2002-2003)

Professional Affiliations:

  • Member, Minnesota Psychological Association (MPA)
  • Member, American Psychological Association (APA)

Areas of Clinical Interest:

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Borderline Personality Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief and loss issues, stress management, clinical health psychology

Services Provided at MCP:

  • Individual Psychotherapy for Adults
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Individual Therapy
  • Anxiety and Depression Therapy Group

 

Tammie Rosenbloom, M.S.W., L.I.C.S.W.

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Education:

  • M.S.W., Loyola University (Chicago, IL)
  • B.A., University of Wisconsin (Madison, WI)
  • Jr. Year Abroad program (Jerusalem, Israel)

Academic Training:

  • Internship: Rush Presbyterian St. Lukes Hospital (Chicago, IL 1984-1985)
  • Internship: Chicago Police Dept Counseling Services (Chicago, IL 1985-1986)

Specialized Training:

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Intensive Training, Behavioral Tech, LLC (2010)
  • Certified Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISM) Trainer

Professional Affiliations:

  • Member, National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Areas of Clinical Interest:

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Borderline Personality Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), personality disorders, anxiety, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, substance abuse, gay and lesbian, adolescents, cultural diversity

Services Provided at MCP:

  • Individual Psychotherapy for Adolescents and Adults
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Groups and Individual Therapy
  • Friends and Family DBT Psycho-Education Support Group
  • Young Adult/College Age DBT Skills Group