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Our Medication Team

Joseph “Joe” Blakeslee, APRN, PMHNP-BC joseph.blakeslee@affinitypsych.com

Joe is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with expertise in eating disorder treatment who provides medication management services for children and adolescents with a variety of mental health conditions.

Suzanne Trunnell, APRN, CNP, PMHMP suzanne@affinitypsych.com

Suzanne is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Adult Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner who works with teens (15+), adults, and the elderly. She enjoys crisis management and building a relationship with her patients by seeing them consistently.
Sarah Tague, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, PMH-C

Sarah Tague, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, PMH-C sarah.tague@affinitypsych.com

Sarah is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in adolescent, young adult, and reproductive psychiatry. She is known for her thoughtful, patient-centered approach to mental health care, prioritizing collaboration, simplicity, and education in every treatment plan.

Hilary Breedon, RN, CNP, PMHNPhilary.breedon@affinitypsych.com

Hilary is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, who provides medication management to patients ages 18+. She enjoys working with adults at all stages in life.

Ellie Rizor, DNP, PMHNP, APRN ellie@affinitypsych.com

Ellie is a board certified psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner who provides medication management to children, adolescents, and young adults. Ellie believes in advocating for her clients' academic and personal success and has an understanding of the impact that mental health can have on educational and social experiences.

Amy Tornio, CNP, PMHNP-BC amy.tornio@affinitypsych.com

Amy is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner licensed to treat patients across the lifespan, with primary expertise treating adults. I am passionate about partnering with patients and embracing shared decision making as a foundation for developing a long-lasting patient-provider relationship.

Nikita Boyd, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, AGNP-Cnikita@affinitypsych.com

Nikita is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who provides medication management for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients (13-95). She incorporates functional and mind-body medicine techniques in her care and values a client driven, goal-oriented, compassionate approach to care.

David Frovarp, APRN-CNPdavid@affinitypsych.com

David is a board certified nurse practitioner with extensive experience in behavioral health, substance abuse, and pain management in adult populations. He appreciates the opportunity to learn about the unique path each of his patients has been on and working with them towards the accomplishment of their individualized goals.
Our Therapy Team

Drew Troff, MA, LPCC drew@affinitypsych.com

Drew is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who works with adults experiencing significant life transitions or dealing with problems that feel unsolvable. If you feel overwhelmed by a big change in your life, reach out and connect!

Sarah Likens, MS, LPCC sarah.likens@affinitypsych.com

Sarah is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who works with older adolescents, young adults, and couples. She partners with clients to make sense of thoughts and sensations, make healthy changes to improve alignment, and feel less alone in that process.
Gabrielle Geary

Gabrielle Geary, MS, LPCC gabrielle@affinitypsych.com

Gabby is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who works with teens (13+) and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, sexual abuse, life transitions, and sexual/gender/racial identity. Email her or use our online scheduler to get started!

Terri Jorstad, MA, LMFT terri.jorstad@affinitypsych.com

Terri is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who helps kids, teens, and adults navigate relationships and life transitions. She loves to help people with trauma histories and/or neurodivergence find comfort in their bodies and learn to communicate authentically.
Grace Cimino, MS, LPCC

Grace Cimino, MS, LPCC grace.cimino@affinitypsych.com

Grace is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who works with teens 16+, adults, and seniors. She specializes in teaching techniques that provide fast results and addresses challenges such as depression, anxiety, panic, ADHD, and PTSD in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Madalyn Mouanoutoua, MSW, LICSW madalyn@affinitypsych.com

Maddie is an easy-to-talk-to, informal Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adolescents and young adults experiencing depression, personality disorders, psychosis, PTSD, abuse, and relationship problems. Please use the online scheduler or email her to set up an appointment!

Mary Mackiewicz, MA, LPCC mary@affinitypsych.com

Mary is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who works with women and girls (13+). She especially enjoys working with clients who struggle with assertive communication and setting boundaries, and humor is an integral part of her therapeutic approach.

Melissa Saari, MA, LPCC melissa.saari@affinitypsych.com

Melissa is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who works with individual adults (18+). She has a background in working with electronics and medical devices and enjoys the intersections of energy concepts, computer science, and brain/body function. Energy is everything!

Heather Juno, MSW, LICSWheather.juno@affinitypsych.com

Heather is a licensed independent clinical social worker and board-certified supervisor who works with older teens, adults, and seniors, including LGBTQ+ and parents of trans youth. She likes to keep sessions comfortable, client-led, and include as much humor as possible.

Alicia Bjorkedal, MA, LPCC alicia@affinitypsych.com

Alicia is a creative, weird, and empathetic Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Provisional Registered Art Therapist. She enjoys working with kids (6+), teens, and adults and specializes in ADHD, ASD, anxiety, depression, learning disorders, and working with creative folks.

Claire Guentner, MA, LPCC claire@affinitypsych.com

Claire is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who works with teens, young adults, and adults. She utilizes curiosity, humor, and attunement in her work with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, stress, women's issues, and self-esteem.
Alison Jones, MSW, LICSW

Alison Jones, MSW, LICSW alison@affinitypsych.com

Ali is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who enjoys working with older teens (15+) and adults, especially women. She is easygoing and open-minded, allowing clients to be themselves and feel safe and seen in the therapy space.

Alexandra Ballinger, MA, LMFT alexandra@affinitypsych.com

Alex is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with teenagers, young adults, couples, and families. She believes laughter is healing and incorporates it as a coping tool in sessions. Book an appointment using the online scheduler, and let’s connect!
Sarah Mehanna-Vasquez

Sarah Mehanna-Vasquez, MA, LMFT sarah@affinitypsych.com

Sarah is a neurodivergent Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about helping children (3-11), their families, and those navigating neurodivergence find what uniquely works for them. Questions? Nervous to begin? Feel free to email her!
Wyatt Thomas, MSW, LICSW

Wyatt Thomas, MSW, LICSW wyatt@affinitypsych.com

Wyatt is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who works with adolescents/adults. If you struggle with up-and-down emotions, feeling overwhelmed by interpersonal relationships, or carrying out a life that meets your values, he would love to connect.
Heather Cassidy

Heather Cassidy, MS, LPCC heather@affinitypsych.com

Heather is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who works with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families. She specializes in trauma and works with a wide range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, attachment, adoption, racial identity, gender identity, and life transitions.
Desiree Falkowski, MS, LPCC

Desiree Falkowski, MS, LPCC desiree@affinitypsych.com

Desiree is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. If you struggle with relationships, substance use, delusions/hallucinations, mood regulation, or symptoms related to trauma, you've come to the right place! Use the online scheduler or email her to schedule an appointment.
Lisa Brennom

Lisa Brennom, MSW, LICSW lisa@affinitypsych.com

Lisa, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 30+ years of experience, works with kids (6+), families, adults, LGBTQ+, and mental health providers. She'll help you understand your story, strengthen your relationships, and move toward the change you want.

Paula Noonan, MSW, LICSW paula@affinitypsych.com

Paula is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who enjoys working with children ages 9+ and teens/adults of all ages. She's easygoing and often uses humor to connect with her clients.

Amber Peifer, MA, MPS, LPCC amber@affinitypsych.com

Amber is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who loves to untangle messes, whether it’s yarn, ski towropes, or life’s curveballs. Known for pep talks, creativity, and problem-solving, she works with college/grad students, adults, caregivers, and those in recovery.

MaryBeth Ehlert, MSW, LICSW marybeth@affinitypsych.com

MaryBeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides individual therapy for adolescents (12+), adults, seniors, couples, and families. She uses curiosity, compassion, and a fair amount of humor to help you work through what life has thrown at you.

Kayla Djonne, MSW, LICSW kayla.djonne@affinitypsych.com

Kayla (she/her) is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who works with teens, adults, and parents-especially those navigating the perinatal period or early parenthood. She brings warmth, curiosity, and collaboration, helping clients recognize their strengths and create lasting change.

Kiley Pronschinske, MSW, LICSW kiley@affinitypsych.com

Kiley is a caring and empathetic Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who utilizes connection in her work with children, families, teens, and older adults. She loves to support families during challenging times and adults going through seasons of change.

Katie Monnens, MA, LMFT katherine.monnens@affinitypsych.com

Katie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with clients of all ages, with special interest and training in supporting young children (birth to age 5) and their caregivers seeking more confidence and connection. She believes we all have the capacity to heal and grow, especially when we feel supported and understood.
Kat Reinholdt

Kat Reinholdt, MA, LPCC, LADC kat@affinitypsych.com

Kat is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor/Licensed Alcohol Drug Counselor who works with individuals 14+ facing substance use, addictive behaviors, severe mental illness, and difficulty connecting with therapy. She builds rapport and collaborates with clients to promote lasting change.
Devan Rubio

Devan Rubio, MA, LPCCdevan@affinitypsych.com

Devan is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who specializes in trauma work with children ages 6+ but also works with adults. Her time in foster care community therapy has highlighted the importance of collaborating with the family system.

Portia Mensah, MSW, LICSW portia@affinitypsych.com

Portia is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who mixes warmth, curiosity, and humor into sessions—because growth can be challenging and even fun! If you’re an adult (18-40) navigating life transitions, anxiety, ADHD, or relationships, reach out or schedule online.

Dr. Hayley Olson-Motl, DSW, LICSW hayley.motl@affinitypsych.com

Hayley is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who enjoys working with young adults (ages 16-40), perinatal clients, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those dealing with depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Working together, she'll help you live as your most authentic self.
Martina Jensen

Martina Jensen, MSW, LICSWmartina@affinitypsych.com

As a neurodivergent Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist who uses a wheelchair, Martina knows the importance of feeling understood. She works with neurodivergent kids, teenagers, and young adults and their families.

Jaime Jensen, MS, LPCC jaime@affinitypsych.com

Jaime is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who loves working with college students and young professionals. She refers to herself as a "marshmallow therapist"-empathetic, soft, and nurturing. (But, once you get acquainted, she may throw in a little sassiness.)

Heidi Struck, MS, LPCC heidi@affinitypsych.com

Heidi is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who works with ages 13-24. If you're looking for a therapist who sees the amazing already in you while helping you be all you hope to become, schedule a session with her!

Pauline Svare, MA, LMFT pauline@affinitypsych.com

Pauline is a Marriage and Family Therapist with over ten years of experience working with individuals and families and helping couples feel understood by their partners. She loves integrating humor into therapy and will tailor each session to your needs.
Ron Stroud, MEd, LPCC

Ron Stroud, MEd, LPCC ron@affinitypsych.com

For Ron, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, his childhood therapists were his dog and a cow. They listened well but didn't help much. If you or your child need someone to listen and help, email or schedule with him online.

Marcus Benson, MS, LPCC marcus.benson@affinitypsych.com

Marcus is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who works with youth (14+) and adults. He approaches therapy with humor and authenticity, bringing a calm, grounded presence that helps clients feel safe exploring difficult emotions.
Bryce Hansen

Bryce Hansen, MSW, LICSW bryce@affinitypsych.com

Bryce is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who works with LGBTQIA+ individuals, youth, and adults. If you feel awkward and anxious, you've come to the right therapist-a space where it's safe to be yourself and experience "all the feels."
Jackie Elvehjem

Jackie Elvehjem, MA, LPCC jackie@affinitypsych.com

Jackie works with adults, with special interest in young professionals, early developmental wounding, trauma, highly sensitive persons, and individuals from the BIPOC community. Her sessions weave compassion and humor with the belief that change begins in the therapeutic relationship.

Ashley Kraskey, MS, LPCCashley.kraskey@affinitypsych.com

Ashley is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. While she primarily works with children, teens, and young adults, she encourages anyone struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, or trauma to reach out to her via email or through the online scheduler.
Karolyn Shelstad-Otto

Karolyn Shelstad-Otto, MA, LPCC karolyn@affinitypsych.com

Karolyn is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who works with children ages 8 to 16 and their families. She uses creativity, humor, and unique experiences to help clients reach their therapeutic goals.
Sam Rabang

Sam Rabang, MA, LPCC sam.rabang@affinitypsych.com

Sam is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who works individually with teens and adults. She brings a down-to-earth and calm approach mixed with genuine interest to help you discover your true self.
Kelly Kivel

Kelly Kivel, MS, LPCC kelly.kivel@affinitypsych.com

Kelly is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who tries to lead personally and professionally by the words of Brené Brown: "stay awkward, brave, and kind." She specializes in trauma, chronic stress, parenting struggles, addiction, anxiety, and low self-esteem.

Nesi Larsen, MSW, LICSW nesi@affinitypsych.com

Nesi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys working with Children and Adults of all ages, those with anxiety, depression, and stress management. She brings lightness and levity to therapy and is okay with redundancy. She wants to create a safe and welcoming space for her clients.

Ashley Hughes, MSW, LICSWashley.hughes@affinitypsych.com

Ashley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys working with older adults, those with chronic diseases and developing a good rapport with her clients and joining in the success of their goals.

Hannah Williams, MS, LMFThannah.williams@affinitypsych.com

Hannah Williams is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with clients of all ages and stages of life. If you're in a complex situation, please reach out-she'll help you break it down and make it more manageable.

Emily Weidenbacher, MA, LPCC emily.weidenbacher@affinitypsych.com

Emily is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who loves helping college-aged students and older adolescents (15+) navigate anxiety disorders, neurodiversity, life transitions, stress, and burnout. She believes humor and authenticity can go a long way in this journey!

Christina Preston, MA, LPCC, LADC christina.preston@affinitypsych.com

Christina works with children (ages 6+), adolescents, and individuals with substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, and PTSD. She prefers to meet with clients in person to build connections and trust but also accepts virtual appointments.

Alyssa Kittleson, MSW, LICSW, LADC alyssa@affinitypsych.com

Alyssa is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor who works with children, adolescents, and young adults. She specializes in addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and neurodiversity with a strengths-based, relational approach.

Bianca Matter, MS, LPCCbianca@affinitypsych.com

Bianca works with individuals and couples ages 15+ during daytime, eveningtime, and weekend hours. She is an open-minded and curious human who feels deeply connected to most living beings on this beautiful earth.

Tito Catunacan, MSW, LICSW tito@affinitypsych.com

Tito is a gay, 2nd generation Filipino American LICSW and works with individuals 13+, helping clients (especially LGBTQ+ and/or BIPOC) navigate life transitions, attachment issues, relationships and generational/cultural divides, gender and sexuality, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Hannah Jaeger

Hannah Jaeger, MA, LPCChannah@affinitypsych.com

Hannah is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who works with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, codependency, neurodivergence, developmental and relational trauma.

Madeleine Coulter, MA, JD, LPCC madeleine@affinitypsych.com

Maddie is a queer, Latinx therapist who works with adults and specializes in LGBTQIA+ issues, religious trauma, and Borderline Personality Disorder. She finds so much joy in working within the "deep, dark places" of our experiences.

Carol Strand MA, LMFT, ATR-BC carol@affinitypsych.com

Carol approaches her clients with unconditional positive regard and works to create an environment of relaxed good humor and encouragement that is also neurodiverse affirming. She uses art to explore emotions, especially when words are hard.
 

Anna Trout, MA, LMFT anna.trout@affinitypsych.com

Anna is an #actuallyautistic provider, and utilizes an affirming lens, working with people of all ages from age 3 to 100+. She works extensively with neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ clients, and also enjoys providing individual, couple’s and family therapy, separation counseling, therapy for polyamorous groups, parent coaching, and court-ordered therapy.

Geoffrey Zehnacker, MSW, LICSW geoffrey@affinitypsych.com

Geof works with all ages, individuals and families both in person & virtually (and will never miss a chance to find an outdoor space for a visit). He typically sees clients outside normal business hours and is often accompanied by his service dog.
Kristy Hommerding

Kristy Hommerding, MA, LPCCkristy@affinitypsych.com

Kristy has worked in the mental and behavioral health field for over 15 years, specializing in eating disorders and the new-to-therapy client who is less than enthusiastic about the traditional therapy process.

Angela Djoumbaye, MSW, LICSW angela.djoumbaye@affinitypsych.com

Angela works with adults that have experienced trauma, those navigating substance use, those with sleep challenges, and the military community. Her goal is to help you overcome and navigate life struggles by challenging you to see the struggles differently.
Emily Erickson

Emily Erickson, MSW, LICSW emily.erickson@affinitypsych.com

Emily is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with individual adults around issues of trauma, abuse, anxiety, relationship and family challenges and sexual health and well-being. Emily strives to create a non-judgemental and reflective space for you to bring your most authentic and vulnerable self.

Nakumbe, PhD, LPCC, LADCnakumbe@affinitypsych.com

Nakumbe is a licensed professional clinical counselor and licensed alcohol and drug counselor who works with adolescents, young adults, individuals, and couples. He uses a relational approach mixed with humor and directness which is both affirming and compassionate. He specializes in addiction counseling and childhood trauma therapy.

Marcia Seebachan, MSW, LICSWmarcia@affinitypsych.com

Marcia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in supporting people as they process medical trauma, which can include chronic illness, chronic pain, life-altering diagnoses, traumatic medical treatments and experiences, or people who have walked with loved-ones through those experiences. She works with teens and adults, and enjoys partnering with clients as they achieve their goals.

Star Williams, MSW, LICSW star@affinitypsych.com

Working with individuals 16+, Star specializes in helping those struggling with all forms of trauma, those recovering from mentally/emotionally abusive relational dynamics, and those experiencing chronic pain through a somatic lens focusing on the mind-body connection.

Emma Buckingham, MSW, LICSW emma@affinitypsych.com

Emma is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with teens and adults. She is passionate about helping her clients harness their strengths to make change and overcome challenges. Emma incorporates empathy, warmth, collaboration, and a sense of humor in each session, as she creates a space of safety and vulnerability with each client.

Quincy Guinadi, PsyD, LP quincy@affinitypsych.com

Quincy is a licensed psychologist who works with late adolescents, emerging adults, and adults. She offers both individual therapy and ADHD testing services. Quincy believes in showing up as a fellow human being alongside your self-discovery journey.

Jonathan Guzman, MA, LPCC jonathan.guzman@affinitypsych.com

Jonathan is a licensed professional clinical counselor who works with adolescents (ages 13+), adults and families. He enjoys working with those needing to address anxiety & depression, anger & stress management, sexual health education, and spiritual/religious obstacles and traumas. He also specializes in working with Autism and ADHD populations.

Kelsey Malmstedt, MS, LPCC kelsey.malmstedt@affinitypsych.com

Kelsey (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who works with adult individuals. She provides a warm, safe environment for clients to show up as they are and meet them where they are at. She enjoys collaborating with her clients to individualize their experiences and help empower them to live as their authentic selves.

Sarah Borger, MA, LPCC sarah.borger@affinitypsych.com

Sarah is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals as they navigate life transitions and create a next chapter that feels meaningful, grounded, and authentic. She specializes in working with perinatal populations, trauma, infertility, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those who feel untethered during times of change and transition.

Cori Boehm-Peterson, MSW, LICSW cori@affinitypsych.com

Cori is an LICSW who works with children age 6 and older, adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, and families. Cori is kind, authentic, and uses everyday language to engage and connect with her clients.

Elizabeth Ritter, MS, LPCC liz.ritter@affinitypsych.com

Liz is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who provides individual therapy to clients (11+), adolescents, and adults. She encourages the balance of sharing joy and working through difficult times together. Liz is compassionate, encouraging, supportive, transparent, and strengths based. Liz believes in a safe therapeutic space and that therapy is not, "one size fits all."

Steven Ringsmuth Stolpman, MS, LMFTsteven@affinitypsych.com

Steven Ringsmuth Stolpman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He believes that most people who say they want to get better can if they have a safe place to express their needs. He welcomes clients ages 13 - 65 years old to meet and see if this can be that place for them.

Scott Grandt, MSW, LICSW scott@affinitypsych.com

Scott is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who provides individual therapy to teens (16+) and adults. Scott believes in meeting people where they are at in their mental health journey. His style of therapy would be described as warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative.

Hillary Marshall, MSW, LICSW hillary@affinitypsych.com

Hillary is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who works with teens, adults and families. She uses a relational approach mixed with compassion, authenticity, and humor to support her clients. She specializes in trauma therapy and believes everyone has the capability for growth and healing, despite their past experiences.

Amy Hilburger, PsyD, LP amy@affinitypsych.com

Amy is enthusiastic, down-to-earth, and truly enjoys the privilege of doing therapy. She works with individual adults to get off auto-pilot and start living purposefully. She enjoys incorporating humor into the therapeutic process, as she believes it is healing.

Emily Valentine, MSW, LICSW emily.valentine@affinitypsych.com

Emily is a clinical social worker who works with adults. She works from a neuro-affirming standpoint and specializes in working with ADHD and Autism. She also has extensive training and experience working with trauma.

Rebecca Ellmann, MA, LPCC rebecca.ellmann@affinitypsych.com

Rebecca is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who works with adolescents and young adults. She is a person-centered, strengths-based therapist who utilizes empowerment and an integrative approach to lead clients to happier and healthier lives.

John Merrick, MA, LPCCjohn@affinitypsych.com

John is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who works with adolescents and adults. John's style emphasizes authenticity, humor, and embracing the unique strengths of his clients. He strives to build real, personal relationships that provide a safe and comfortable environment while helping people work towards overcoming their challenges.

Natalie J. Taber, MA, MSW, LICSWnatalie@affinitypsych.com

Natalie Taber is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She works with adults and has an explicitly anti-racist and decolonizing perspective. Natalie believes that feeling seen and heard by your therapist in a non-judgmental and nurturing space. She brings a gentle yet direct approach to the partnerships with her clients to move towards change.

Marilyn Court, MA, LMFT marilyn@affinitypsych.com

Marilyn is a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with individual adults and couples. Marilyn brings a warm, authentic approach with a touch of humor to create a safe space for healing.

Vlad Gordeyev, MS, LMFT vlad@affinitypsych.com

Vlad is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He enjoys working with adults, couples and families. He is relational, culturally-humble, non-judgmental, and he values joining alongside you as you navigate life's challenges and relationships at your pace.

Sherry Fridlund, MA, LPsherry@affinitypsych.com

Sherry is a Licensed Psychologist who works with children through seniors. She brings decades of experience to her work, allowing her to provide wise, directive, skills-based suggestions alongside her warm and supportive demeanor.

Denise Wing, MA, LMFTdenise@affinitypsych.com

Denise is a licensed marriage and family therapist and Board approved supervisor who has been collaborating with adults and families for over 20 years. Developing a trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation of her work. This allows for an emotionally safe environment to explore, build self-understanding, self-love and to empower her clients to live their preferred lives.

Kelly Cook, MSW, LICSW kelly.cook@affinitypsych.com

Kelly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in our St. Cloud office who works with individuals with a history of sexual trauma, childhood abuse, as well as seniors experiencing a wide range of life transitions and challenges. Kelly is a firm believer that "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear." Kelly uses humor and compassion to help people reach their goals for therapy.

Kelsey Miller, MA, LPCC kelsey@affinitypsych.com

Kelsey is a licensed professional clinical counselor who works with children, adolescents, adults, and parents. She is funny, smart, kind, and approachable. She is passionate about figuring out the specific strategies that will help you and/or your family confidently move forward into a more enjoyable, empowered, and fulfilling life.

Michael Jacob, MS, LPCC michael@affinitypsych.com

Michael is Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who works with adolescents and adults. He believes in meeting clients where they are in their journey toward wellness. He works collaboratively with clients to create new insight, discover strengths, and explore ways for them to live their most authentic life.

Abby Wulfing, MA, LMFT abby.wulfing@affinitypsych.com

Abby is a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with teenagers, adults, couples, and families. When you are ready to face the stuff that keeps you stuck and work towards creating a more meaningful future, Abby is your person.

Sara Eby, MA, LPCC sara@affinitypsych.com

Sara is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 15 years of experience working with older adolescents and adults. Her specialty is helping clients gently and effectively get to the root of the problem. This allows for the kind of healthy, grounded, energizing growth that supports and sustains long-lasting change in the lives of her clients.

Dani Norgren, MSW, LICSW dani@affinitypsych.com

Dani is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and LGBTQIA+. Whether exploring grief or trauma, navigating depression or anxiety, or understanding problematic body image or self-esteem, she supports clients using compassionate accountability, humor, and authenticity.

Abby Heisserer, MA, LPCC abby.heisserer@affinitypsych.com

Abby is a licensed professional clinical counselor who uses humor and everyday language to help her adolescent and adults clients figure out their next steps. She will use a combination of encouragement and respectful challenging to partner with you in overcoming the challenges you face.

Kelly Sternhagen, MSW, LICSW kelly@affinitypsych.com

Kelly is a licensed clinical social worker who is dedicated to helping children, adolescents, adults and families heal the wounds of the past and confidently reshape their futures. She will help you find the safety and strength to face whatever greets you on your journey.

Meridee Rilen, PsyD, LP, Foundermeridee@affinitypsych.com

Meridee is a psychologist who works with adult individuals and couples. She is direct, interactive, solution-oriented, and relationship-focused in her work. She helps clients re-write their stories, unlearn old habits, and live fully authentic lives.
Jeffrey 5x7

Jeffrey Brunsgaard, MA, LPCC jeffrey@affinitypsych.com

Jeff is a licensed professional clinical counselor who works with adolescents, adults, individuals, and couples. He is direct, solution-focused, narrative, and relational in his work. He helps clients develop new patterns, write new stories, and take active control over the direction of their lives.

Christin Seirup, MA, LPCC christin@affinitypsych.com

Christin is a licensed professional clinical counselor who works primarily with individual adults. She loves partnering with clients to help them grow and heal from their past. Through that process, clients come closer to finding their true and authentic selves. This brings peace and emotional well-being in the present and instills hope for the future.

Becca Sawyer-Smith, MA, LPCC becca@affinitypsych.com

Becca is a licensed professional clinical counselor who provides individual therapy to adolescents and adults. She engages clients in a creative, collaborative experience that allows them to grow in self-knowledge as they move towards their goals.
Our Administrative Team

Sumit Dange, Billing Specialist sumit@affinitypsych.com

Sumit is our Billing Specialist. He works diligently to make the billing process as easy as possible for all of our clients. If your insurance is causing you a headache, he will be the one to help you out!

Latika Sharma, Billing Specialist latika@affinitypsych.com

Latika is a Billing Specialist at Affinity Psychological Services. When she is not out seeing the world, she is busy dealing with those pesky insurance companies so you hopefully do not have to. She understands how frustrating insurance can be and hopes to make it more bearable for our clients.
Keanna Price

Keanna Price, Administrative Specialistkeanna@affinitypsych.com

Keanna is Affinity's Administrative Specialist. She supports our clients and clinicians by verifying insurance benefits and is another point of contact for everyone in our community. Keanna is joining us from Texas, where she's had a long background in healthcare settings.

Geetanjali Sharma, Billing Specialist geetanjali@affinitypsych.com

My name is Geetanjali and most of the time I am working on copays or doing other billing duties! I am patient when I am working with clients, I hear them and try to resolve their issues.

Jennine Miralles, Administrative Specialist jennine@affinitypsych.com

Jennine is a Dedicated Admin Specialist ensuring smooth workflows, accurate records, and reliable team support.

Cassandra Carlin, Operations Manager cassandra.carlin@affinitypsych.com

Cassandra is the Operations Manager and ensures all administrative, regulatory, and financial operations are successful!

Kathleen Bonzo, Billing Specialist kath.bonzo@affinitypsych.com

Kath is a Billing Specialist at Affinity Psychological Services. She supports the billing process and assists clients by verifying insurance, ensuring a seamless experience and positive support.

Adie Azana, Administrative Specialistadrielyn@affinitypsych.com

Adie is an Administrative Specialist at Affinity Psychological Services. She supports our clients by verifying insurance, sending reminders and and other behind the scenes work to keep things running smoothly!

Abby Angelo, Intake Coordinator abby.angelo@affinitypsych.com

Abby is the Intake Coordinator with over four years of experience in the healthcare field. She brings a strong foundation of support and organization to both our clients and providers.
Jhowye Villanueva

Jhowye Villanueva, Administrative Specialist jhowye@affinitypsych.com

With a warm and collaborative approach, I support clients and clinicians by ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience from first contact to ongoing care. Dedicated to organization and connection, I help make our practice a place where everyone feels supported and valued.

Maggie Callaway, Special Projects magan.callaway@affinitypsych.com

Maggie is a part of the Administrative Team. She supports Affinity with a variety of administrative projects to support the clinicians and help the organization run smoothly.

Mel Nazareno, Administrative Specialist melmer@affinitypsych.com

Mel is Affinity's Administrative Specialist. She supports clinicians and administrative staff through onboarding, coordination, and behind-the-scenes operations. Mel assists staff, keeps processes running smoothly, and ensures teams stay organized. She's a dependable presence who welcomes everyone with warmth and professionalism.
Gretta Simonson

Gretta Simonson, Administrative Specialist gretta@affinitypsych.com

Gretta supports the Affinity team behind the scenes by helping daily operations run smoothly. She handles our critical mail operations, scanning and emailing documents to keep our team connected. She also drives our public presence through Social Media and Newsletters. The defining feature of working with her is her ability to bridge the gap between our internal office efficiency and our external community engagement.

Shayla Pham, HR Representativeshayla@affinitypsych.com

Shayla is the team’s HR Representative, providing support to foster a positive employee experience.

Emmanuel James Matsumura, Credentialing specialistemmanuel@affinitypsych.com

Administrative Professional specializing in provider enrollment, credentialing, and payer relations. Experienced in managing provider onboarding, maintaining accurate enrollment records, and coordinating with insurance carriers to ensure timely approvals. Known for being detail-oriented, responsive, and committed to making the credentialing process as smooth and efficient as possible.