Northwinds Counseling Services, P.A was established in 2006 to meet the mental health needs of the Twin Cities' northwest community, including Rogers, Maple Grove, Elk River, St. Michael, Albertville and Champlin. We are a seasoned group of professional Licensed Mental Health Therapists with varying backgrounds. Northwinds Counseling Services, we offer a warm and safe environment where individuals and families can come to gain new perspective and to experience opportunities for personal growth. Kevin Kevin SmithMA, LMFT, Clinical Director 763kevin@northwindscounseling.com Kevin is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). He has over 18 years counseling experience in a variety of settings that include clinical mental health, chemical dependency, behavior modification, pharmaceuticals, and public education prior to starting a private practice in 2001. Kevin has received much of his clinical experience from Karl Menninger Hospital in Kansas and Hazeldon Center for Youth and Family in Minnesota. He has a Bachelor's degree from Bethel College and holds a Master of Arts in Psychology from Alfred Adler Graduate School. Kevin specializes in working with adults, couples and teenagers dealing with relational concerns. Areas of interest include Depression, Anxiety, Attention Deficit Disorder, Grief and Loss, Chemical Dependency support, and Anger Management. He utilizes a family systems approach that considers the client within the context of all relationships and operates from a strength-based perspective using encouragement and empowerment. Libby Libby CollinsMA, LMFT 763libby@northwindscounseling.com Libby is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1988, where she majored in Psychology and Social Welfare. In 2000, Libby graduated from Adler Graduate School with a Master of Arts degree in Counseling. After working for the Wayzata School system for eight years, Libby joined St. David's Center in 2004 to continue her work with children and families. Throughout her career, Libby has helped clients who struggle with multiple issues including: anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit disorders and family change due to death, divorce or other family stresses. Libby has been a member of the Association of Play Therapy since 2005 and is a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. Libby utilizes play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy and other therapeutic approaches during her sessions. She has co-facilitated groups for children with anxiety disorders and with autism spectrum disorders and has spoken on the topics of anxiety and attention deficit disorders. Kerry is a Licensed Psychologist. She received her Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from St. Mary's University of Minnesota. Kerry has over 19 years combined clinical counseling experience working as a chemical dependency counselor, leading parenting groups and adolescent therapy groups, working with couples and families as well as providing individual therapy. Kerry treats clients ages 5-95. She helps clients with anxiety and depression, anger management, family change, grief/loss, PTSD, sexual dysfunction, and life change/adjustment. Kerry is trained in play therapy, sand tray therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR (for trauma) and biofeedback for children as well as for adults. She has also been trained as a DBT support therapist. She has been a member of Minnesota Women in Psychology, and the Minnesota Play Therapy Association. She speaks frequently at Early Childhood Education seminars, and has been featured in the Plymouth, Minnesota magazine. Kerry works from an eclectic orientation, supporting and encouraging clients to reach their full potential. Jana is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She received her Bachelors of Arts in Nursing from St. Catherine University and her Master o
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