A culturally and linguistically diverse team of clinicians provide services at Change Clinic. Collectively, they are trained in a wide range of therapeutic techniques and approaches and many specialize in specific challenges or populations. What they hold in common is a deep respect for each client’s culture and story.
OUR THERAPISTS
RAHMA ADEM
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Rahma Adem, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with a Clinical Master of Social Work degree from Augsburg University, brings extensive experience in social work, particularly in areas such as addictions, abuse, conflict resolution, and cultural issues. Currently a Senior Social Worker with Hennepin County, Rahma specializes in helping individuals access essential resources to improve their stability and quality of life. Her therapeutic approach is multicultural, employing motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and a person-centered approach. Rahma is passionate about working with adolescents and young adults, addressing depression, anxiety, and health disparities among underserved populations, with a focus on empowering women and promoting well-being.
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SUSAN ARNOLD
M.A., LMFT
Susan Arnold is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a specialization in working with teens, providing therapeutic services since 2014. Based in southern Minnesota, Susan holds an LMFT from Argosy University and became a board-approved supervisor in 2022. She primarily uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support clients' personal growth, both during and after therapy. Susan offers virtual outpatient mental health services, focusing on conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, depression, ADHD, and oppositional defiant disorder. Her expertise is centered on adolescents aged 12 to 18, particularly in underserved communities facing financial challenges.
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NATALLIE CHIVERS-LOCKHART
M.A.
Natallie Chivers-Lockhart is a Mental Health Practitioner focusing on changing the narrative of mental health in BIPOC communities. She has a background working with folks with substance abuse, homelessness, domestic violence, trauma, abuse, generational poverty, identity, and self-esteem struggles. Natallie holds a Master's degree from University of Saint Thomas and is working towards becoming a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She works with individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and adults. Natallie has experience with DBT, Intellectual Disabilities, Solution-focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy and Mindfulness-based CBT. Natallie is a strength-based clinician who focuses on who clients want to be, building a toolkit from within on how to work through struggles and making sure they create their own narrative and not succumb to what others think.
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BRONWYN COLE
M.A., LMFT
Over the past decade, Bronwyn Cole has been providing mental health services in a variety of settings including school-based mental health and private practice for individuals, families, and couples. She is a systems-trained Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who approaches therapy through a relational lens utilizing Narrative, Strength-based, Attachment, Cognitive Behavioral, and Trauma-focused modalities. Bronwyn brings her own thoughtful curiosity and compassion to those she serves, supporting clients in their process of desired change. Additionally, Bronwyn is a Minnesota Board Approved Supervisor and has worked in this capacity supporting Masters-level therapists to licensure.
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JESSICA FINNEY
M.A., LMFT
Jessica Finney (she/her) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who enjoys working creatively and collaboratively with individuals, couples, and families and has been doing so since 2014. Jess is a certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist and IFS-I approved clinical consultant (all parts are welcome!) and has training in a variety of other therapy modalities including expressive arts and play therapy. Life is complex, and she brings a realistic, empathetic, and non-judgmental presence to witness and support folks as they explore whatever brings them to therapy. Jess is socially-conscious, LGBTQ+ affirming, and does her best to be aware of her white-body privilege and how it impacts the world around her while working to dismantle oppressive systems. She especially enjoys working with creatives and with other therapists or practitioners who are learning the IFS model. Jess would be honored to be a part of your journey.
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COLLETTE GBOWEH
M.A., MFT
Collette, a West African American mental health practitioner, brings extensive education and six years of experience in crisis settings to her role as a therapist. With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's in Marriage & Family Therapy, she is currently working toward her licensure. Collette employs a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), art therapy, EMDR, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), focusing on enhancing family relationships and communication. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and PTSD, working with adolescents, adults, and members of the LGBTQ community. Collette's therapy style is client-centered and collaborative, providing a safe, supportive space for clients to explore their experiences and achieve their personal goals.
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MAI YIA HER
M.A., LPCC
Mai Yia Her is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Masters of Arts in Counseling and Psychological Services from St. Mary's University. She has 7 years of experience providing school based mental health services to children (ages 5-14) and families. Mai Yia speaks Hmong and English. She uses a person-centered approach to work with children, adolescents, and adults; she believes every individual is unique and is the expert in their experiences. Mai Yia uses a person-centered approach while also drawing from other modalities such as Brainspotting, IFS, CBT, Narrative, Solution-focused, and play therapy techniques. Mai Yia is skilled in helping individuals work through trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and adjustment issues.
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DAVID HESSE
Ph.D., LMFT
David Hesse, Ph.D., LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 12 years of experience in child, adolescent, and adult mental health. He holds credentials as an Approved Clinical Supervisor (AAMFT; MN-BMFT; MN-BBHT) and has worked in school-based and outpatient community settings. David takes a relational, client-centered approach, often utilizing solution-focused, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and trauma-informed practices. He provides individual, family, and couples therapy, with a focus on working with diverse populations, including BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. David is dedicated to creating a therapeutic environment that respects each client's unique needs and values, fostering personal growth and healthy relationships. As a Korean American and a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, David integrates cultural awareness into his clinical work.
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MARIA KELLER FLORES
MSW, LICSW
Maria Angelica Keller Flores is a native of Peru. Currently, she provides psychotherapy services in a nonprofit agency (GAP) as well as provides supervision and guidance to social work interns as Community faculty in the Social Work Department of Metropolitan State University in Minnesota. Maria has worked extensively with immigrants and refugees providing mental health services and case management as part of a team that included immigration attorneys and shelters. Maria is a member of the EMDR International Association as well as the International Circle of Security. Maria’s credentials/certifications: MSW, LICSW, EMDR, Circle of Security Facilitator. Modalities used: CBT, EMDR, Psychodynamic and Integrative therapy. Maria serves Latina pregnant/mothers with children 0-3 providing cultural services in the Spanish language.
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CHRISTOPHER LAWLER
LICSW, LADC
Chris Lawler is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) whose career has been primarily focused on work with children and teens, with past service to youth ages 15-21 experiencing homelessness in the Twin Cities, where he focused on providing family reunification, street-based outreach and housing stabilization services for BIPOC communities. Chris began his work as an LADC in 2012, providing substance use group and individual counseling in intensive outpatient programs for adults focused on co-occurring disorders, and with teens as a high school based chemical health counselor. Chris has additional LADC experience counseling Somali/East African adult clients in intensive outpatient programs and with youth who have experienced sex trafficking. Since obtaining his Clinical Master of Social Work degree from Augsburg University in 2020 Chris has served as a therapist in high schools, community mental health clinics and in intensive outpatient programs for co-occurring disorders. Chris works from a relational, trauma-informed, person-centered, strengths-based and biopsychosocial perspective, and often utilizes Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Solutions-Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches. Chris also has an arts background and enjoys incorporating creativity, media, music, humor and novelty in session. Chris has certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and has completed the International Gambling Counselor Certification (IGCCB) Level II training.
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ANA LEWIS
M.A., LMFT
Ana Lewis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has been working with young children, school-aged children, teens, and adults since 2012. Ana is bilingual in English and Spanish. Ana is trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Brainspotting, and DC-05 Early Childhood Intervention. She is also trained in play therapy. Ana is very client-centered and solution-focused and feels that the client has the answers they need to get them through their problems but can help facilitate them in getting to those solutions faster. Ana is a Minnesota Board Approved Supervisor and has worked in this capacity supporting Masters-level therapists to licensure.
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NICOLE LYNSKEY
M.A., LAMFT
Nicole Lynskey (she/her) holds a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, and a BA from Hamline University. She has completed the level 1 trainings in IFS and Brainspotting. Additionally, she has received a certificate of Life Coaching from Adler Graduate School. Her prior career experience includes working as a life coach and a nutritional educator. Nicole is passionate about working with adolescents, parents, and families and those who are brave enough to be themselves in all the glorious ways they find themselves to be unusual or different. She works to create a safe and trusting space where all parts of people are honored and welcome. She is also a strength-based therapist and looks to help people uncover their natural resilience.
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REGINA MHIRIPIRI
M.A., LMFT
Regina is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, specializing in working with adults aged 18+, particularly those aged 25-40. Identifying as a Black, multicultural, and multiethnic cisgender woman, Regina is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, integrating a holistic, person-centered approach through a multicultural and strength-based lens. She focuses on helping clients navigate life transitions, relationship issues, and the impact of social, systemic, and multicultural factors on mental health. Regina's therapeutic modalities include IFS, systemic therapy, mindfulness, and decolonization-based practices. In addition to her therapeutic work, Regina is a Board-approved Supervisor for the MN Board of Marriage and Family Therapy, dedicated to supporting trainees in their licensure process, emphasizing the importance of authentic therapeutic relationships in fostering change and growth.
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MAE MOUA
M.A.
Mae Moua is a compassionate therapist with a Master of Arts degree and specialized training in Brainspotting I and II, integrating a narrative approach into her practice. With experience in both private practice and school-based mental health settings, Mae offers individualized support to adults, focusing on relationship counseling and serving people of the global majority, LGBTQIA2S+ communities, and those who identify as self-proclaimed geeks and weirdos. Her client-centered approach combines Brainspotting and narrative therapy to help clients author their own stories toward healing and personal growth in a safe and inclusive space.
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PANG FOUA RHODES
Ph.D., LMFT
Pang Foua Rhodes is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She has been licensed since 2005 and works with couples, families, and individuals. Her practice includes pre-marital counseling, couples therapy, inter-generational conflict, immigrant mental health, cultural and spiritual identity development, acculturative stress, and stress and anxiety. Pang Foua utilizes Object Relations Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy in her work with clients. Pang Foua is fluent in Hmong and English and utilizes the therapeutic relationship to support, challenge, and empower clients to reach their goals.
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KARRIE REUDY
M.S., LMFT
Karrie Ruedy is a licensed marriage and family therapist with Change Inc. She is also a certified play therapist, certified in ABC interventions and EGeneration PMTO. She has completed level 1 IFS training and also completed level 1 of Theraplay. Karrie has been practicing for six years and has been fully licensed for three and a half years. Her focus is on young children and their families. She provides services to families with children primarily zero to ten years of age. She works with children under the age of five using play therapy and ABC interventions. She also works with parents of young children using the parent training called EGeneration PMTO.
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SUE SCHROEDER
M.A., LMFT
Sue is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, certified in EMDR, an evidenced-based treatment for trauma. She is engaged in the Couples Institute’s ongoing training and consultation. She treats individuals, couples, LGBTQIA, and families for challenges creating anxiety and depression often caused by trauma, grief, and life change. Thirty-seven years of working as a nurse in oncology demonstrated that some part of healing happens in the relationship between people. Exploring the patterns in one’s life, in relationships, and in marriages can reveal both the challenges and the solutions to these challenges. Sue believes that being human is often revealed to be messy and flawed but that human beings also have an almost infinite ability to heal.
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KAZOUA VANG
M.A., LMFT
KaZoua Vang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has been working in the mental health field since 2015 in various settings such as hospitals, in-home, school-based, and clinics. KaZoua is bilingual in English and Hmong and utilizes both in therapeutic sessions. She is an EMDR therapist and certified pre-marital counselor. Her niches are young adults, intergenerational trauma, and refugee/immigrant populations.
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LISA XIONG
M.A., LMFT
Lisa Xiong is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is bilingual Hmong and English. She specializes in working with children, families, and female adults who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, challenges adjusting to life changes, multi-systemic relational issues, self-esteem, and/or exploration of intersectional identity. She is a Registered Play Therapist and also has training and experience in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). She is an advocate for social justice and equity within the field of mental health and is a MN MFT/LPCC Board Approved Supervisor. She is a systemic and relational healer that takes a strength based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach. She believes healing is self-paced and meets her clients where they are at. She also believes therapy can be fun and that a fun brain is a learning brain.
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OUR STAFF
Ana Lewis
Clinic Manager
Kristie Minke
Clinic Assistant
Sonia Moreno
Medical Billing Manager
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Change Clinic operates a Co-Op where mental health providers can serve clients as independent contractors. We are accepting applications for Change Clinic Co-Op Members. Please read below for what you “give and get” for being a member.
GIVE: CHANGE CLINIC
Maintain regular and consistent caseload rendering billable hours (minimum of 1 active therapy client, supervisee or coaching client) Any referrals interested in any services at Change Inc. should be connected with clinic manager. Any clinician working with clients outside of Change Inc. must disclose this information to clinic manager and/or their supervisor if applicable. Clinician must carry their own liability insurance, as they will not be covered by liability insurance through Change Inc. Liability insurance should cover all clinical and coaching practice that the contractor is engaged in. A copy of insurance must be obtained prior to clinician beginning therapy with any clients. Clinician must be able to pass a non-DHS State and Federal FBI fingerprint background check prior to beginning therapy with any clients. Licensed Professionals: 25% of reimbursed billable hours after credentialing has been complete. Clinical Trainees: 50% of reimbursed billable hours. Clinical Supervisors: Consistent and ethical supervision for clinical trainees which must include a signed Change Inc. Contract for supervision. May also include oversite of paperwork completion for internal Change Inc. Staff. Client Coaching: Must include a signed contract between contractor and client to specify payment and agreement. Consistent and timely communication with clinic manager when coaching is provided in order to ensure documentation of meetings for payment and invoicing purposes. Reliable communication and timely follow through on @thechangeinc.org email account with clinic staff and clients, including outreach to new referrals within 48 hours of receipt. Timely submission of billable hours posted through the electronic records system. Licensed clinicians and supervisors will complete timely and regular completion of paperwork to audit ready status in accordance with DHS standards. Untimely paperwork completion may result in additional uncompensated administrative support by clinical supervisor or clinic manager Utilization of shared scheduling calendar intended for space resource use. Attend and participate in monthly clinic meetings and/or consistent communication with clinic manager and clinical supervisor (if applicable) as a clinic community member. Recognize role as a team player, problem solver, while being relational, and a contributor. Commit to personal and professional development, including trauma informed utilization of cultural, professional, community context, and racial equity approaches.
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Access to client referral sources, including professional website and marketing opportunities. Initial credentialing, ongoing annual maintenance, and MN Credentialing Account for Change Inc. Licensed Professionals: 75% of received billables with monthly commission payout after credentialing has been complete. Clinical Trainees: 50% of received billables with monthly commission payout. Clinical Trainees: ongoing internal supervision with a board approved supervisor through licensure and credentialing Clinical Supervisors: competitive rates of payment, administrative support if needed, and marketing opportunities if more supervisees are desired. Coaching Clients: flexbility in working with various clients that are not limited to mental health therapy. Onsite administrative support: reception of in-person clients, incoming phone calls, basic billing questions, and sending intake packets, ITP, ROI, cc authorizations, faxes, etc. as needed. Billing services: initial insurance verification, input, timely submission, resubmission if needed, and communication with therapist as needed. Association with a recognized professional organization invested in the surrounding community that offers a welcoming and equitable environment including therapeutic meeting spaces, communal workspaces, a larger family meeting room, a play room and conference spaces. Electronic filing system with administrative oversite. Community committed to increasing professional growth through training opportunities with Change Inc. and other partners. Trainings are often free of charge to contractors and often include Continuing Education Units. Ample opportunity for case consults, information sharing, availability updates, professional network/development. Initial onboarding training and monthly meeting to be compensated for up to two hours each. Access to lockers for therapeutic supplies and personal effects at Clinic. Access to a community of socially and culturally attuned clinicians and supervisors. Change Clinic personal email packaged with a license for MS Outlook 365 and a HIPAA-compliant Zoom account. Access to free parking at our NE Clinic, business cards, high speed internet, business printers, office equipment, office supplies and play/art supplies for therapy.