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Taylor Wester, LPCC
Taylor graduated with her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from MSU, Mankato in 2017. She provides individual therapy for ages 16 and up experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, chronic pain, eating disorders, mood disorders, life transitions, and is LGBTQ+ affirming. She also has experience working with Traumatic Brain Injury and other mental health professionals. Taylor likes to utilize a client-centered, collaborative approach, incorporating CBT, DBT, narrative, psychodynamic, and Brainspotting. Taylor provides supervision to students working on their Master’s degree in counseling, and is a board approved supervisor for LPCC licensure.
Nash Surdy, LPCC
Nash graduated from MSU, Mankato in 2017 with a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling. He specializes in working with children and teens using play therapy techniques to treat anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, autism, ADHD, attachment, and behavioral issues. He is also certified to work with children 3 and under and is trained in Brainspotting. Nash offers supervision to students working on their Master’s degree in counseling, and is board approved to supervise those working towards their LPCC licensure.
Baily Kaas, LADC, MS
Baily is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, with a Master’s degree in Counseling, working toward her LPCC. She has experience working with individuals and groups on substance abuse and recovery, self-harming behavior, self-care, crisis intervention, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, anger management, relationships, disordered eating, and trauma. Baily is certified to administer NARCAN to stop opioid overdose and has provided ARMHS services for those with persistent mental illness. She is also training to provide Brainspotting treatment.
Christina Mellenberger, MS
Christina graduated with her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Freed-Hardeman University in Tennessee and is working toward her LPCC license. Christina is a client centered therapist who works with teens and adults. She has worked in clinical settings, schools, group homes, and in client's homes. She utilizes different therapy techniques including cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused, and play therapy, and is learning Brainspotting. Christina specializes in ADHD, Autism, and Developmental Delays.
Aly Downs, MS
Aly completed her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling in 2024, and is working on her LPCC license. Aly enjoys helping teens and adults work through their depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, stress, disordered eating, self-esteem, and grief. She is an LGBT+ ally and is training to use Brainspotting.
Kelly Simmons, MS
Kelly Simmons graduated from St. Mary’s University with her Masters in Counseling Psychology. She is presently working towards her LPCC licensure. Kelly has worked in a variety of settings including group homes, in-home skills therapy, and with adolescents in a school setting. She utilizes a client-centered approach with interests in play therapy, solution-focused, and cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques. She is also learning Brainspotting.
Wesley Nelson, Clinical Trainee
Wesley is working toward completing his Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling at Minnesota State University, Mankato, where he also graduated with his Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology. Wesley is open to working with clients of all ages and concerns. He is a patient and compassionate person who does his best to meet people where they are at and be understanding of their circumstances. In his time outside of seeing clients, Wesley likes to spend time with his two cats, his dog, and his partner. Wesley’s cats are three years old and are named Oslo and Morgan. His dog is seven years old and is named Zion, and despite his age, he is forever a puppy at heart. Wesley also enjoys playing video games, going on hikes and walks, and connecting with friends and family.