Meet Us!
"The most profound thing we have to offer our children is our own healing."
-Anne Lamott
Molly Jones, MSW, LICSW, PMH-C
pronouns: She/her
Hi there! ​My name is Molly and I am a licensed clinical therapist and mom of two silly cuties here in the beautiful town of Mankato, MN. I have worked with very young children and their parents for over a decade, and have thoroughly enjoyed this meaningful work for many years. As I continue on my professional venture, I have found that my passion truly lies within the work I do with parents in supporting them on their parenting journey. We know based on research that a parent's well-being and mental health have a large impact on not only themselves but on their children and family. I truly enjoy being able to support parents as they navigate the internal and external challenges that come with parenthood and growing a family. As a mother of two young children, I can relate to the newness - and craziness! - of this phase of life. I've also experienced the deep pain and difficulty of fertility challenges, and my heart is greatly connected to helping women experiencing the hardness of pregnancy loss, infertility, and other perinatal challenges. (And all the joyful parts too!).
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I have deep experience in helping people overcome past traumatic incidents in a way that brings relief and promotes healing. I am well versed in the concept of inner-child healing, understand how trauma impacts the human brain, can assist people in identifying patterns of functioning (and how to actually change them!) and I am trained in providing the very effective evidence-based modality of EMDR. As a person who has done EMDR myself, I find this to be an incredibly helpful tool for healing trauma, low self-esteem, anxiety, and other mental blocks from the past that are no longer serving us in the present. I also enjoy and am skilled in working with individuals who have anxiety and depression. I help people get to the root of what's keeping them stuck and help build real coping tools that actually work. No fluff, no endless venting - just honest conversations, real strategies, and a space where clients can 100% be themselves (bad days and all).
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I am an engaging therapist with a warm, real, and compassionate approach. I strive to show each client an authentic version of myself—I use a LOT of metaphors to promote change, and I won't shy away from being direct (in a kind way) and saying the hard stuff that will help people move forward. In the same way, my clients can be real with me and lay it all out there, no matter what it is, we will work through it together. Tears and laughter are always welcome! I help folks reflect and gain insight, while also teaching practical and actionable strategies so clients leave my office with a plan for tackling whatever may be causing them distress. I have been providing therapy services since 2013 and I love what I do!
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I have my Master’s in Social Work (MSW) and am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the state of Minnesota. In addition, I am a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International. I love love love providing supervision to unlicensed clinicians and social workers. I have advanced training in multiple therapies that I employ to meet the unique needs of each person, often utilizing EMDR, the concept of "reparenting," and an attachment focused framework. And yes I make it, dare I say - fun?!
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If you're looking for a therapist who will cheer you on and keep it real, it's me, HI - I'm your gal! Let's do the work - one step, one breath, and maybe one uncomfortable truth at a time!
Rachel Schoenecker-Wilke, MA, LPCC, IMH-E, PMH-C
pronouns: She/her
Hey yo! Thanks for being here– I am honored you’d take the time to read this!
For the past 15 years, I have worked across several states sitting alongside the most incredible humans who have trusted me with their story. It is so brave to go to therapy! With a blend of genuine humor, lots of metaphors, compassion and grace, I aim to make therapy a safe space where growth and healing are doable!
As a parent myself, I understand the parenting joys such as when your kid grabs your face and says “I wuv you” to the complexity of parenting such as feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated all while dodging flying toys and drinking re-heated coffee. My therapy work has consisted of treating young children, but my strength has always been with the parents. Parenting is not about perfection – it is about showing up, learning and growing alongside your kids. I have also experienced trials and tribulations emotionally and physically with becoming pregnant. I strive to offer a healing place for individuals whom struggle with infertility, postpartum mental health symptoms, pregnancy loss, fostering or adopting children, and birth trauma.
I strive to create a warm environment for those with anxiety or depression, as well as those that have endured traumatic events. I have extensive experience working with people of all ages who have endured terrible things. Implementing EMDR into my practice has created life lasting change for my clients. My approach is filled with compassion, hope, and connection. Traumatic events can alter the trajectory of development and functioning – you are not your trauma and you are not alone!
I am passionate and loud about the importance of mental health, but not in a pushy, do self-care sort of way. I believe in the power and energy that a therapeutic space can bring to ones own life. Also, talking about yourself for almost a whole hour once a week to a non-judgmental, curious, and sometimes funny, hype woman sounds like a party to me! It is also hard work, hence the hype woman part! If you are thinking this could be your jam than please, let’s do this together!
I also really like providing supervision for just starting out therapists and LOVE providing mental health consultation. Reflective mental health consultation is open for anyone who has a job! Mostly those who provide mental health services, but I am looking to dive into the business world. Honestly, it is hard to describe, so head on over to that page to learn more because this bio is getting way too lengthy.
Kristy Danielson, MSW, LICSW
pronouns: She/her
"The best way out is always through" Robert Frost
Congratulations, you have made the first step forward in walking through. Everyone experiences their life journeys differently and in their own way. These journeys, past and present, can give us joy or sorrow. Our past experiences influence how we process current life experiences. Without working through these experiences, we cannot move forward and through. By walking with you, I can help you feel validated in knowing you are not alone on this journey. As a therapist, it is important to me that my clients feel safe, supported, and validated.
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In my practice, I work collaboratively with my clients to create a strong therapeutic alliance. I approach the therapeutic relationship from a strength based, developmentally appropriate, and relationship-focused framework. I utilize an integrative therapeutic approach drawing from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy technique, Motivational interviewing, Relational Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, mindfulness, and relaxation. I have experience in working with issues related to trauma-and-stress related disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, attachment and relationships, anger, and ADHD.
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I received my Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from Minnesota State University, Mankato with my undergraduate degree in social work. I am trained in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). I have a wide range of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. Many of these individuals are highly marginalized and reside in rural communities. I have worked as a school-linked mental health therapist serving students in grades Kindergarten through six and have provided services to clients of various age groups.