Our Therapists

Leslie Russell-Martin

Leslie Russell-Martin

Leslie Russell-Martin

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Licensed Psychologist

Clinical Neuropsychologist

Amen Method Certified Brain Coach

Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider

AAMFT Approved Supervisor

Board Approved Supervisor for MN MFT, MN LP, and MN BBHT.

Registered Play Therapy Supervisor

Practice Location: Little Falls

Client Ages: 18 months and above

Emily Meyer

Leslie Russell-Martin

Leslie Russell-Martin

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Certified ART Therapist

Practice Location: Cold Spring

Client Ages: 6 Years and above

Kaitlin Rooney

Leslie Russell-Martin

Kaitlin Rooney

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Certified ART Therapist

Practice Location: Cold Spring & Hutchinson

Client Ages: 8 years and Above

Morgan Oehrlein

Morgan Oehrlein

Morgan Oehrlein

Masters Level Mental Health Practitioner

Practice Location: Cold Spring

Client Ages: 6 Years and Above

Melissa Sutlief

Morgan Oehrlein

Morgan Oehrlein

Masters Level Mental Health Practitioner

Practice Location: Little Falls

Client Ages: 6 years and Above

Kimberly Clark

Morgan Oehrlein

Kimberly Clark

Masters Level Mental Health Practitioner

Practice Location: Little Falls & Cold Spring

Client Ages: 16 years and Above

Amanda Kaping

Jessica Fredrickson

Kimberly Clark

Masters Level Mental Health Practitioner

Practice Location: Hutchinson

Client Ages: 6 years and Above

Jessica Fredrickson

Jessica Fredrickson

Jessica Fredrickson

Masters Level Mental Health Practitioner

Practice Location: Hutchinson

Client Ages: 3 years and Above

Therapist Bios

Dr Leslie Russell-Martin

Dr. Leslie is an American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Clinical Member and Approved Supervisor. She is also an approved supervisor for the Minnesota boards of Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, and Board of Behavioral Health. Dr Leslie is also a Registered Play Therapist and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor.

Dr. Leslie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Minnesota and Tennessee and a Minnesota Licensed Psychologist. She is also Advanced Trained by the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA). She holds advanced certifications in Autism, Play Therapy, and Neuropsychology.

Dr Leslie earned her Master's degree at St Cloud State University. She earned her PhD at Northcentral University. She earned her Post Doctoral Re-specialization in Clinical neuropsychology at Fielding Graduate University.

Dr. Leslie is an Amen Method Certified Brain Health Coach. She has also completed advanced certification to become a Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider.

Dr. Leslie has led conferences in the areas of children’s mental health, Neuropsychology, trauma, reactive attachment, therapeutic techniques, early childhood mental health, and autism. She has also served as Adjunct faculty at St. Cloud State University and Hamline University. Dr. Leslie specializes in couples, family and children’s mental health. She is also experienced in clinical diagnosis and evaluation, the treatment of child and adults.

Dr. Leslie’s specialties include Autism, trauma, TBI, neurological conditions, and Reactive Attachment disorders as well as infant and child mental health. One of the clinics, and Dr. Leslie’s, passions is to provide quality mental health care to children and families using both traditional and non-traditional therapeutic methods.

Dr. Leslie works with children and families as well as couples and individuals ages 18 months and up. She also completes neuro- psychological assessments for individuals ages 18 months through adult.

Emily Meyer

Emily is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and has been working in the mental health field for 14 years. She received her Masters Degree in Community Counseling with a certificate in Chemical Dependency Counseling from St. Cloud State University. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from North Central University.

Emily works with children, adolescents, adults, and families to offer support for a variety of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, attachment, relationship stress, and adjustment. She also has experience working with transgender teens. Emily is certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and she enjoys helping clients find healing from trauma, while offering empathy and encouragement. She is trained in grief and loss, chemical dependency, and autism spectrum disorders. Emily is also excited to use equine-assisted psychotherapy to enhance connection and growth.

Emily uses a person-centered and experiential approach to support clients' unique strengths. She is passionate about empowering every individual to be their authentic self and to feel encouraged in reaching their goals.

Outside of the office, Emily loves riding her horse, hiking, paddle boarding, and spending time with her friends and family.

Kaitlin Rooney

Kaitlin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and received her Masters Degree at Argosy University. She has a Bachelors Degree in Psychology. Kaitlin's knowledge of current research guides her work with her clients. She engages in talk therapy with a variety of different lenses. She has training in integrative and other experiential approaches (including animal assisted psychotherapy). Being a veteran, she has personal understanding of the military and veterans’ unique family life/environment/struggles. She approaches therapy with empathy and a compassionate mindset. Her areas of interest include grief and Loss, Parenting Skills, Parent-Child Relationship Difficulties, Marital & Relationship Conflict, Adolescent Behavior/Development, Trauma & Anxiety-related Disorders, Communication Difficulties, Emotion, Management, Life Transitions, Attachment Related Issues and Stress Management.

Morgan Oehrlein

Morgan attended St. Cloud State University where she received undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Community Psychology with an emphasis on counseling. Morgan received a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Capella University. Morgan's experience includes working with families, adults, adolescents, and children in many different roles in the mental health field.

Morgan's approach to counseling has a basis in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and pulls from various other theories in order to address clients' needs with a focus on creating a comfortable atmosphere for clients to develop healthy coping skills and a more positive view of themselves and their world.

Outside of work, Morgan enjoys spending time with family, gardening, and reading.

Kimberly Clark

I am a mental health counselor who graduated from St. Cloud State University with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2020. I have close to twenty years working in the mental health field serving various populations and performing various functions. This would include working as a community-based practitioner providing ARMHS services and working for the State of Minnesota as a case manager in a residential facility that provided rehabilitation to clients with co-occurring mental health and chemical dependency diagnosis. I have a wide range of experience working with clients who have experienced trauma, been diagnosed with dual chemical dependency and mental health issues, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. I also have interest and success in addressing self-esteem, self-compassion, boundary setting, grief and loss, women’s issues, and self-empowerment. I tend to individualize treatment to clients needs with experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength Based Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Solution Based Therapy.

Amanda Kaping

Amanda Kaping MSW, LGSW, is a licensed graduate social worker. Amanda has a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of North Dakota, and Bachelor's degree in Social Work from the University of North Dakota. Amanda has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families on varying mental health issues. Her work experience includes working in a social service setting, and as a school social worker supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, life changes, and traumatic experiences. Amanda is passionate about working with and helping others to improve their overall well-being. Amanda believes her role as a therapist is to best support her clients by offering a safe and positive environment, while supporting a client’s strengths and facilitating growth. Amanda approaches therapy with compassion and kindness to encourage growth and positive change in an individual’s life.

Jessica Fredrickson

Information Coming Soon!

Melissa Fairchild

Hello! My name is Melissa Fairchild. I have worked in the health care field for over 20 years. I started out as a certified nursing assistant and then pursued an LPN, RN, BSN, then NP. I have previously worked as a Board Certified as a Psychiatric RN and as an adjunct professor for the local community college teaching psychiatric care for the RN and LPN programs. I have a diverse and lengthy background in teaching and rural health care.

I have worked within the mental health field throughout my career, with many different ages and mental health concerns. I became passionate about mental health as I noted the disconnect between the medical world and the mental health world. Working in the field and seeing such huge gaps in care made me realize wanted to be a part of fixing the problem and helping people feel heard and understood. It has become my passion to help people become as productive and safe in their lives, making the choices they deem fit for them.

I have lived in Northern Minnesota for the last 20 years where I raised two daughters and enjoyed all kinds of outdoor activities. My favorite season is winter. I love cross country skiing, ice fishing, snowmobiling and winter camping. When not working or studying you will often find me fishing, kayaking, hiking, and just being active.

Lisa Watkins

I am very passionate about educating and empowering others about how to care for their bodies. My professional focus is in mental health. I went into holistic private micropractice 11 years ago and have never looked back - offering mental health services my way, which is through engagement(laughing/crying), hugging and providing a holistic approach to patients using energy healing, nutrition and supplementation.

My first love is mental health and the field of psychiatry. Using a new paradigm of nutrition, building belief and lifestyle changes, we can heal the body and heal the mind!!

I am a mother of two wonderful adult children who both live in Bismarck - married 21 years to a wonderful man who takes really good care of me and listens to me ramble on about all kinds of things!! I am born and raised ND girl who loves to travel. Its a big big world out there and there are so many wonderful people everywhere!!

Kjersta Unzen

Information Coming Soon!

Ken Martin

Ken pursued his education at Central Lakes College and holds a degree in photography. Ken also supports clients as a biofeedback technician. He enjoys marketing and advertising for True Balance and making sure all of us stay on our toes! In his spare time Ken enjoys all things Powersports including repairing and driving classic cars and drag racing motorcycles.