As a marriage and family therapist, I take a holistic approach to treating my clients. My style is accepting and non-judgmental as I strive to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for all. I evaluate and treat mental and emotional disorders, other health and behavioral problems, and address a wide array of relationship issues within the context of the family system. My education and training help me to expand on the traditional emphasis in therapy and attend to the dynamics of individuals in relationships. Whether clients come to therapy alone or with a partner, I help my clients explore how their relationships shape their sense of self. I take an integrative perspective to treatment, and I am concerned with the overall, long-term well-being of individuals and their families.

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Iowa and a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Bethel Seminary in St. Paul Minnesota. I have worked with Early Childhood Mental Health (0-5 years old), families, individual adults, and couples. I am certified in Prepare- Enrich for pre-marriage/relational counseling and as a Circle of Security facilitator, which is an early intervention program for parents and caregivers. I am also trained in Relational Life Therapy (RLT) for couples therapy and provide neurofeedback therapy.

“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” - Martin Luther King Jr.

You were created to thrive and live an abundant life. I am here to help you find your way, to explore and achieve your life goals in a way you can feel proud.

My style is compassionate, intuitive, and direct. I value humor and the gift it brings to therapy. Laughter is sometimes the best medicine. If you need, or like, a direct and straightforward approach, come see me. I want you to feel better as quickly as possible and believe self-reflection, blended with cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure therapy and relational therapy offer the best success. You are your best author.

I have a Master’s Degree of Social Work from Mankato State University. I am a licensed clinical social worker. My practice includes depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life adjustments and behavioral, emotional and/or communication difficulties. I work with individuals, couples and families. I also provide neurofeedback therapy. I find it easy to relate to the difficulties high school students face, and work with many adolescents and children.

As a therapist my approach to practice is client-centered, focusing on empowering others to make positive changes in their lives. I employ a variety of therapeutic techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, warm acceptance, and active listening. I treat individual adults and children with a variety of mental health needs including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, adjustments, stress, and social/communication struggles.

My experience in mental health includes providing individual and group psychotherapy, Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services, Children’s Therapeutic Services and Supports, and volunteering/interning with substance abuse and mental health treatment courts. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Minnesota-Duluth with a double major in sociology and criminology along with a minor in psychology. I hold a Master of Social Work Degree from the University of St. Thomas/St. Catherine University and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker.

Hau Mitakuyepi, Cante Waste Nape Ciyuzapelo. (Hello my relative, I greet you with a warm heart and handshake).

Colter Combellick, Mnicoujou - Lakota, and member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, comes from the Tin Cup, Spotted Bear, and Yellow Hawk families. Colter (Colt) specializes in providing culturally responsive mental health care since becoming a clinical therapist in 2016. Colt works best with college aged students and adults struggling with Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, grief, intergenerational trauma, and/or historical trauma. As a social worker and a clinical therapist, Colt applies experience working with clients in various settings, including inpatient, outpatient, foster care, group, and family therapy. Colt believes each client is sacred and understands that it is imperative to personalize services for each individual to ensure their success. Colt uses an eclectic approach to therapy, including the Circle of Courage, cognitive-behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and solution-focused therapy.

Colt is a Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider. He is a former collegiate football player, tripled majored at the University of Minnesota, Morris in American Indian Studies, Liberal Arts for the Human Services and Sociology, and earned a Master of Social Work degree from Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Kari Jacott, M.A., LPCC

Kari has experience working with people seeking addiction recovery and mental health support. Kari is also trained in EMDR, and has honed skills in treating persons seeking healing and help for trauma, grief and loss, and autism spectrum disorder, as well as family, marriage and relationship counseling. She also works with individuals and families in law enforcement and military. She has training helping individuals and families navigate questions and complexities surrounding the topic of human sexuality, and has served members of the LGBTQ+ community. Kari is passionate about helping people integrate their Christian faith and mental health.

Kari earned her Master's Degree in Counseling from Bethel University, and has a certificate in Addictions Studies. Kari attended North Park Theological Seminary in Chicago.

Kari has a Leadership Certificate from Tentmaker's Youth Ministry, and is a Prepare Enrich Counselor/Trainer.

As a therapist, I am here to walk with you as you work towards achieving your goals and living your best life. I utilize a humanistic/client centered and empowerment approach in my practice. I value the therapeutic relationship; trust and comfort are very important for that, which is why my style involves being authentic, genuine, accepting, utilizing humor, and being non-judgmental towards you and/or your family. I feel these all can assist in connection, trust, and the overall healing and change process. I believe that you know yourself best and you also have the strengths inside to get towards your goals; I want to join with you and assist with bringing those out and making them stronger.

I use a trauma informed and domestic violence informed lens in my practice. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology from Winona State University and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Augsburg College in Minneapolis, MN. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) from Behavioral Tech, a Linehan Institute Training Company. I have been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Interpersonal Violence from the University of Cincinnati Corrections Institute. My experience involves working with ages 6 years old - older adults, providing individual, family, and group psychotherapy, and Children’s Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS). I use a wide variety of interventions throughout services in order to distinguish what will fit your needs best. I am passionate about working with all ages (6 years old - older adults), individuals and families, survivors of domestic or interpersonal violence, and those experiencing anxiety, depression, or adjustment to changes in life.

As a therapist, my goal is to build a strong therapeutic relationship with children and their families in order to be able to work together to create change, acquire stabilization, and gain new coping skills. I use an eclectic therapeutic approach and diverse lens when treating and evaluating individuals and their family systems. My training and skill set draws from psycho-dynamic theory, attachment-based work, relationship-based approaches, play therapy techniques, developmental perspective, and trauma informed. I am trained in Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) which is a specialized trauma focused therapeutic approach for helping young children ages 0 through 6 years old process traumatic experiences. I am also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which is a treatment to help individuals process distressing memories and emotions using bilateral stimulation. EMDR is a treatment that can be used with children, adolescents, and adults.

I have a bachelor’s degree in Family Life Child Development and a master’s degree in Social Work both obtained from Minnesota State University, Mankato. I am a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW). I have worked in the mental health field since 2010. My mental health experiences vary between developing an early childhood day treatment program, providing individual and family therapy, working with foster care providers, and supervising clinical staff. I have worked with individuals who have experienced symptoms of anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, autism, and depression. I specialize in working with the early childhood population (birth through the age of 6 years old) and their caregivers.

Seeking therapy can be an overwhelming and daunting experience. I am here to provide a safe place for you to feel comfortable when working through life’s struggles without feeling judged. I can help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself by increasing awareness of your emotions and thoughts, patterns of behavior, and discover useful ways to cope with difficult and painful emotions.
As a therapist, my approach is strengths based, client centered, and trauma focused. My therapeutic approach is diverse, utilizing multiple types of therapies such as Cognitive Based Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), attachment-based work and Motivational Interviewing (MI). I am certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
I have a bachelor’s degree in social work from Bemidji State University, and a master’s degree in Social Work from Boise State University. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), spending much of my career working with those struggling with addition. I have experience working with individuals, families and couples, though mainly focusing on adolescents and adults.

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As a dedicated clinical social worker, I have had the privilege of working at the intersection of compassion and expertise in the field of mental health and social well-being. With 5+ years of experience in the mental health field, my journey has been shaped by a deep commitment to helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges, find resilience in adversity, and embark on a path towards healing and personal growth.

Throughout my career, I have witnessed the transformative power of therapy and support for children, adults, students, and families, through several positions. These positions included being a Mental Health Practitioner, a School-Linked Mental Health Therapist, and also being a Clinical Director for a community-based mental health organization. I am excited to share my experiences and insights and to serve the community in this role as a therapist at Full Circle Counseling and Wellness.