Our Apple Valley Team
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.
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.
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."
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.