Reed Behavioral Health’s Clinical Team is comprised of multidisciplinary providers including: Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors, Dietitians, Physicians and more. We are proud to offer an array of services and levels of care tailored to your specific needs, whether it be in our trauma-informed intensive outpatient programs or outpatient therapy clinics.
Examples of services include, but are not limited to, assessment, couples counseling, individual therapy, child & adolescent services, nutritional/dietary support, medication management, equine therapy, sleep psychology, and group therapy including IOP’s.
We are here to help and support you, so please reach out with any questions.
Leadership
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
Katie McCoy, MA, LADC
Katie is originally from North Dakota and moved to Minnesota for school. She has her bachelor’s in Psychology with a minor in Special Education. She received her master’s in Counseling and Psychological Services, with a focus on Integrated Treatment of Co-occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Concerns. She has experience working in various levels of care ranging from inpatient hospitals to individual therapy. Currently, Katie is working as a school-based Dual Licensed Therapist in various schools in different districts. Her focus for individual therapy is with adolescents and young adults aged 6-25. She utilizes a person–centered approach while striving towards a welcoming and non-judgmental environment. Outside the office, Katie enjoys spending time with her cat Howl, traveling to new places, and baking cookies.
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.
Our Providers
Sandra Anderson, MA, LADC
Sandra has a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Psychological Services from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota and a certificate in Addiction Studies. Sandra gravitates towards a person-centered approach with a strong curiosity for what the client finds most helpful to them. Sandra has a strong passion for helping others live more happily and fully in their bodies and lives. She utilizes holistic, somatic, and sensorimotor practices with clients. Sandra believes that individuals have the strength and power to heal themselves; she feels honored to be able to join each person on their healing journey. In her free time, Sandra loves cats (especially her cats Terry and Splinter), yoga, reading fiction, learning, and being in nature.
Schedule An AppointmentVeronica 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.
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Heather Barrett, LPCC/LADC Intern
Heather is completing her Master’s degree at St. Mary’s University in Counseling and Psychological Services and Addiction Studies. Heather believes individuals intuitively know where they want their therapeutic journey to take them. She utilizes a trauma-informed, person centered approach to support them on their path. Heather specializes in working with individuals that have mental health and substance use disorders. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, knitting, reading, and spending time with her family.
Schedule An AppointmentJudd 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.
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Maggie Eschrich, LPCC Intern
Maggie is working towards her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Adler Graduate School. Maggie’s approach to therapy is holistic and collaborative, believing in the uniqueness of every individual’s journey. Creating a safe and inclusive space for her clients is a top priority for Maggie. She achieves this by offering genuine compassion, patience, humor, creativity, and an open-minded attitude. Maggie believes in utilizing a trauma-informed, person-centered approach. This approach guides her in supporting self-exploration, fostering healing, and inspiring authentic personal growth and change.
Schedule An AppointmentJamie 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.
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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.
Schedule An AppointmentGrace 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.
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Daniela Gonzalez, MA
Daniela received her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas. She specializes in working with eating disorders, and sees both adolescents and adults who also struggle with substance use and other mental health concerns. She approaches therapy with both curiosity and compassion, creating a collaborative nonjudgmental environment. She believes through building more awareness and insight into how our early life experiences have shaped our present behaviors, we can work on reconnecting with our authentic selves, creating a more meaningful and valuable life in the process. Daniela takes a person-centered and trauma-informed approach, integrating mindfulness and attachment-based strategies, as well as narrative, and acceptance and commitment therapy.
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Emma Johnson, MPS, LADC
Emma holds her Master’s of Professional Studies in Integrated Behavioral Health from the University of Minnesota and is a licensed alcohol and drug counselor. Emma has experience working with addiction and severe and persistent mental illness in both a residential and outpatient setting. She works with individuals who are struggling and attempting to find meaning and direction in their lives. She believes that the suffering we go through in life has a purpose, and that everyone deserves a space to feel seen and heard. Emma utilizes a trauma-informed, person-centered approach in therapy combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Existential Therapy, and psychodynamic strategies that highlight clients’ strengths, values, and autonomy. She works with individuals from a holistic and systemic framework to help move them toward healing in all areas of their lives. Emma also works with couples and families and is currently accepting new clients. Outside of the office, Emma enjoys traveling with her husband, exploring new restaurants, and spending time with friends.
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Lydia Kooistra, Peer Recovery Specialist
As a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, Lydia uses her lived experience in long-term recovery from Substance Use Disorder to support clients seeking addiction treatment. Lydia believes there are many pathways to recovery and utilizes a strength-based, person-centered approach to help clients shape and navigate the pathway that works best for them. Lydia supports clients by helping them identify and build on strengths, set goals, develop connections within their recovery community, and access healthcare, financial assistance, and other critical resources. Lydia is passionate about the promotion of health and wellness for clients in all areas of their lives. Outside of the office, Lydia enjoys connecting with her recovery community, spending time outdoors, yoga, reading, and expressing her creativity through drawing and painting.
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Katie LaLiberte, MA, LADC
Ashlyn Marler, MS, RD, LD
Katie McCoy, MA, LADC
Katie is originally from North Dakota and moved to Minnesota for school. She has her bachelor’s in Psychology with a minor in Special Education. She received her master’s in Counseling and Psychological Services, with a focus on Integrated Treatment of Co-occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Concerns. She has experience working in various levels of care ranging from inpatient hospitals to individual therapy. Currently, Katie is working as a school-based Dual Licensed Therapist in various schools in different districts. Her focus for individual therapy is with adolescents and young adults aged 6-25. She utilizes a person–centered approach while striving towards a welcoming and non-judgmental environment. Outside the office, Katie enjoys spending time with her cat Howl, traveling to new places, and baking cookies.
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Josh Meendering, PsyD, LP
Dr. Meendering is a Licensed Psychologist. He completed his Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy and his Doctorate in Counseling Psychology. Additionally, Josh has advanced training in psychoanalytic therapy. Josh employs a practical therapeutic approach to assist you in reaching your personal, professional, or relationship goals. The adolescents and adults Josh works with are understood as individuals that have their own unique attitudes, beliefs, and experiences. Josh is dedicated to working with individuals from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Josh has experience working with LGBTQ community, people of color, adolescents, adults, and couples in a variety of clinical settings.
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Maggie Olson, LPCC/LADC Intern
Maggie is completing her Master’s at the University of St. Thomas in the Counseling Psychology program. Specializing in co-occurring disorders, Maggie understands that mental health concerns are often intertwined with substance use and that achieving lasting change requires addressing both issues at the same time. Maggie focusses on a person-centered, trauma-informed approach to work with clients in living a life that is fulfilling and meaningful to them. Maggie strives to create a safe and non-judgmental space for the clients to be the truest form of themselves. In her free time, Maggie loves to read, travel, and hangout with her dog.
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Ryan O’Hara Theisen, MA, LADC
Ryan is a licensed drug and alcohol counselor and a graduate of Adler Graduate School’s Co-Occurring Disorders and Addictions Counseling Program. He sees positive mental health as a right for all and a critical element in realizing one’s authentic self and purpose. Ryan believes that in childhood and throughout life, we construct stories about ourselves and our environment to make sense of the world. These stories drive our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Because the world is ever-changing, our stories must also evolve. Ryan creates an open and safe space where clients can compassionately explore all realms of themselves and reorient their ways of being to align with their goals. He utilizes warmth, humor, and an integrative approach that combines mindfulness, person-centered, constructivist, and Adlerian theories.
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Brynnie Potter, LPCC Intern
Brynnie is working towards her Master’s degree in counseling psychology at the University of St. Thomas GSPP. Brynnie’s great passion in life is to bring adaptive healing and solutions to people undergoing stress and traumatic experiences. She is committed to using an integrated approach to treatment that creates a safe environment for clients to feel heard and motivated to reach their goals. Various experiences have led Brynnie to the field of psychology and she believes that by helping one to understand the intricate connections behind their thinking and behaviors can they determine how to reach fulfillment for themselves.
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Anne Pylkas, MD
Dr. Anne Pylkas is a board certified internal medicine and addiction medicine doctor. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, completing her residency at Hennepin County Medical Center. She is an active member of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Society of Addiction Medicine. She has been working in the field of Addiction Medicine for six years. She mentors many and is a leader in changing the way Substance Use Disorder is treated in Minnesota.
Schedule An AppointmentJohn 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.
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Ben Stewart, MA, LPC, LADC
Ben Stewart is licensed in the state of Minnesota as both a Professional Clinical Counselor and an Alcohol and Drug Counselor. He holds a master’s degree in Addiction Counseling and Advanced Practice from the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies. Ben has experience working at various levels of care ranging from medically-managed intensive inpatient services to outpatient settings as well. Throughout his career Ben has continued to focus on developing a strong therapeutic alliance with his clients in an effort to help facilitate their positive growth and long-term change. Originally from Pittsburgh he came to Minnesota in search of his own path to recovery in 2002. Ben and his wife enjoy traveling, exploring the local food scene, and are avid supporters of the Minnesota United Football Club.
Schedule An AppointmentCourtney 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.
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Emma Trittin, MA, LADC
Emma received her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from The University of St. Thomas with a focus on the treatment of co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns. Emma takes a person-centered, curious and warm approach to therapy, and has a passion for helping clients find their way back to their true selves. She enjoys creating a safe space where clients can explore the challenges in their life, and gain insight into the values they would like to live by, which will allow them to feel more connected to themselves and others. Emma believes in a trauma-informed approach that incorporates mindfulness, existential, and acceptance and commitment therapy.
Schedule An AppointmentLaura 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.
Schedule An AppointmentAdministrative Staff
LaTia Jones
LaTia has over 5 years of experience working in the healthcare field. Before joining Reed Behavioral Health, she worked as a Billing Authorization Specialists at a nonprofit organization that provided comprehensive treatment for substance use disorders and mental health. In 2021 she began her journey as a Birth Doula and attended 3 births that year with hopes to continue to grow, learn and support more families in this setting. She values family and loves spending time with her husband and 2 sons more than anything.
Deanna Afremov
Before working at Reed Behavioral Health, Deanna worked as an operations coordinator in shipping logistics. Deanna is passionate about providing support for the clinicians she works with to help provide a high standard of care for our clients. Currently, Deanna is enrolled in St. Mary’s University of Minnesota Masters program in Counseling and Psychological Services. She would like to join this field as a mental health professional in the near future.
Giovana Sanchez
Giovana is a part-time Clinical Coordinator at both the Edina and Wayzata clinics. She works alongside Deanna to support the leadership team, clinicians, and the valuable clients at Reed. By carrying out various administrative responsibilities, her role as Clinical Coordinator helps the clinic operate efficiently. Giovana is an undergraduate student at Minneapolis College and would like to pursue a career as a Clinical Psychologist.