The Ellie Blog

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Jenna Gwinn

Hi! I’m Jenna Gwinn, Registered Clinical Social Work Intern. I’m passionate about empowering youth, individuals, couples, and families through strengths-based, client-centered …

Alyssa Martinez

Alyssa Martinez

Alyssa received her Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Science from Baylor University and her Master of Science in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling at the University …

Mariana Marinucci

Welcome, and thank you for being here. No one has to navigate life’s challenges alone. Whether someone is feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected, therapy can offer a …

Valerie Klingerman

Valerie Klingerman

Valerie believes that everyone should be given an opportunity and have someone listen to them regardless of age, race, status, circumstances, etc. This sets her apart from others …

Wing Bui

Wing centers and supports queer people of color and adult children of immigrants through grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety, intergenerational and attachment trauma, …

Bailey Ambrister-Strauss

Bailey Ambrister-Strauss

Bailey Ambrister-Strauss prioritizes affirming clients of all cultures, sexual and gender identities, and abilities utilizing a framework of social justice. She holds a Master of …

Emily Lafferrandre

Emily Lafferrandre, SWC (she/her) has over a decade of experience supporting individuals in various outpatient and community settings. She specializes in helping clients navigate …

Sabine Geary

Sabine Geary holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Boston College and currently offers in-person and virtual services for clients in Massachusetts. Sabine has a …

Robyn Prather

I'm Robyn (she/her), a recent graduate from Ball State University's Clinical Mental Health master's program. I have lived in Muncie for the past 13 years and am happy to move back …

Stephen Bond

Hi, my name is Stephen, and I’m a licensed social worker with a master’s in social work from Cleveland State University. I’ve had the privilege of counseling adolescents, adults, …

Karen Almstedt

With over 25 years of experience, Karen Almstedt is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in helping adults navigate life’s toughest challenges—including depression, …

Margaret Krohn

Margaret Krohn

Margaret is a counseling intern completing her Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree at NDSU. She grew up in Wisconsin and moved to the Fargo/Moorhead area seven years ago. She …