Veronica Angell, LADC
Veronica is working towards completing her Masters in Integrated Behavioral Health at the University of Minnesota focusing on the treatment of co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns. Veronica believes that each individual is unique and possesses the ability to change, grow, and heal. She values empathy, humor, respect and autonomy within the therapeutic relationship. Veronica integrates psychodynamic and person-centered approaches with cognitive behavioral techniques to encourage self-reflection and meaningful personal growth.
Judd Bruch, MA, LPCC
Judd has his Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas’s. Judd believes that as human beings we have an innate capacity to shape our lives to align with our personal meaning and values. However, life events, addiction, and mental health often pull us away from our true selves. Rather than demonize these initial coping methods, Judd seeks to assist clients in discovering new, or old, ways of coping and thriving in accordance with each individual’s unique personal journey. Judd combines five years of practical experience working with addiction and mental health with his graduate studies to help clients discover their path in healing and vitality. Areas of specialty include addiction, Social Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Depression, and difficulty adjusting to significant life changes. Judd utilizes an integrative approach combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Therapy, and various Existential theories to provide a holistic approach to care.
Jamie Fischer, MA, LADC
Jamie received his Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Saint Mary’s University Minnesota- Twin Cities with a focus on the treatment of co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns. Jamie uses a person-centered and trauma informed approach that incorporates EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. He believes clients are the experts of themselves and helps them take back their power they feel they have lost. Jamie believes that once our behaviors align with our values then we will feel connected with ourselves and others.
Kristi Gibson, MA, LPCC, LADC
Kristi is a licensed alcohol and drug counselor and a licensed professional clinical counselor with a Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, and Addiction Studies from Saint Mary’s University-Twin Cities. She specializes in the treatment of adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Kristi uses a person-centered approach to encourage and support people as they move through their personal journey. Her experience includes both clinical and leadership positions in residential and outpatient treatment settings. Outside of the office, Kristi enjoys yoga, walking her dog, being in nature, and spending time with her two adult kids.
Grace Gustafson, MA, LADC
Grace received her Master’s in Co-Occurring Disorders and Addiction Counseling from Adler Graduate School. She focuses on building a strong therapeutic alliance with her clients to create a safe space for lasting change She was drawn to Reed Behavioral Health because of the integration of both substance use and mental health treatment. Grace uses a person-centered, compassionate approach to therapy and aims to increase her clients’ internal motivation through acceptance and encouragement. Outside the office, Grace enjoys reading, yoga, and spending time with her husband and four daughters.
Ashlyn Marler, MS, RD, LD
Ashlyn holds a Master’s degree in dietetics and nutritional sciences from the University of Central Oklahoma and completed her dietetic internship in Houston, TX. She is an advocate for the HAES® movement which promotes respect for body shape and size diversity. Ashlyn helps clients overcome disordered eating patterns as well as eating disorders through intuitive eating principles and anti-weight bias nutrition education. She also has experience working with co-occurring issues such as pancreatitis, diabetes, and anyone looking to create a more positive relationship with food and their body. She believes that food has the unique ability to bring people closer together, heal, and be nostalgic. Yet, we are often bombarded by unrealistic expectations set by society and ourselves. By creating sustainable eating patterns, overcoming food biases and weight stigma, Ashlyn can help clients to find food freedom and a create a definition of health that does not revolve around weight and dieting.
Katie McCoy, MA, LADC
Katie is originally from North Dakota and moved to Minnesota for school. Katie received her Master’s Degree in Counseling and Psychological Services from Saint Mary’s University Minnesota with a focus of integrated treatment of co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns. Katie has experience working in various levels of care ranging from inpatient hospitals to outpatient settings. Katie understands how an individual’s mental health concerns are often intertwined with substance use and to achieve a lasting change requires an integrated treatment of both. Katie utilizes person centered approaches while striving towards a welcoming and non-judgmental environment.
Tom Murphy, PsyD, LP
Dr. Murphy received his doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas and completed trainings in a variety of settings, including community mental health, Substance Use Disorder treatment, corrections, college counseling, and private practice. He completed his doctoral psychology internship at Twin Cities Internship Consortium (now Minneapolis Internship Consortium). Dr. Murphy’s specialties include co-occurring mental health-substance use issues, anxiety, and depression, with both adults and adolescents.
Jason Reed, PsyD, LP
Dr. Reed is a Licensed Psychologist and co-founder of Reed Behavioral Health. He is an experienced addiction professional with a primary focus in substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders and eating disorders. He has worked in a variety of behavioral healthcare organizations providing clinical leadership and program development in the area of co-occurring disorders.
John Rundquist, BS, LADC
John is a licensed alcohol and drug counselor with a Bachelors of Science degree in human services from Metropolitan State University. He specializes in the treatment of adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. John uses a collaborative and person-centered approach to support people as they move through their recovery journey. His experience includes both clinical and leadership positions in inpatient, outpatient, and residential aftercare settings. Outside of the office John enjoys cycling, swimming, hiking, and spending time with his wife and two adult daughters.
Ryan Sorensen, PsyD, LP
Ryan is a Licensed Psychologist. He received his doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Saint Thomas Graduate School of Professional Psychology. He has experience and training in the treatment of eating disorders, anxiety disorders and co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns. He utilizes a person-centered approach to therapy that is understanding of an individual’s unique history and experience and seeks to empower them in defining and pursuing their values and meaningful activities in life. He also incorporates strategies and skills from Polyvagal Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help clients create insight and to navigate the barriers and challenges that arise in their efforts to live the life that they want.
Courtney Swanson, MA, LPCC, LADC
Courtney is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with her Master’s degree for Licensed Professional Clinical Counseling from the University of St. Thomas. She has experience working with severe mental illness, addiction, grief, and anxiety. Courtney works to create a safe space for clients to explore their hopes, desires, and emotions. She enjoys collaborating with clients to help find what is important to them. Courtney utilizes an integrative approach, and tailors her techniques to her clients’ needs. She believes in recognizing emotions, and learning how to express and feel them. Courtney focuses on using a person-centered and trauma-informed approach to help clients become the truest version of themselves.
Laura Wash, MA, LPCC, LADC
Laura received her Master’s Degree from the Counseling Psychology program at the University of St. Thomas. Specializing in co-occurring disorders, Laura understands that mental health concerns are often intertwined with substance use and that achieving lasting change requires addressing both issues at the same time. She enjoys working with adults of all ages and combines her compassionate understanding of life’s challenges with an integrative theoretical approach to help people overcome the obstacles that prevent them from living a meaningful and satisfying life. Laura believes that every person has an inherent sense of their path in life and when they are in the right environment with caring and nonjudgmental support, they can flourish and reach their full potential.