Therapy Connections

  Jill has been practicing in the mental health field for over 17 years.  She received her MSW degree from Augsburg College and the University of Bristol, UK.  Jill's experience includes both outpatient clinical services and supervision for new clinicians.  Her approach in therapy includes a client centered focus with structural and systemic models.  Her special interests include: adoption, attachment, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), grief & loss, multicultural competency, and international policy/practice.  Jill is an approved supervisor for the Minnesota Boards of Social Work, and Behavioral Health and Therapy. 

Mike has been practicing in the mental health field for over 13 years.  He works with individuals and with couples, focusing on marriage/family relationship issues, attachment, and trauma, using his training in EMDR for treatment of extensive trauma.  

Mike received his first degree from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota, and his first career in business included over 20 years as a successful business professional with a Fortune 500 company.  

While business success is worthwhile, personal and family success is no less important, in order to have a fulfilling life and relationships.  Accordingly, Mike then pursued his Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, to work with individuals and couples in addressing change where it is needed and desired, so they can have success in their personal lives as well.  

Mike's personal interests include music, photography, and international travel.