Andrea Smothers MSW, LICSW /Owner/Director

Andrea received her Bachelor of Science degree from Winona State University in Minnesota and her Master of Social Work degree from Washington University  - Brown School of Social Work in St. Louis, Missouri. She has been practicing since 1993 and started this practice in 1997.  Andrea is trained in Dialectic Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) and Parent Child Interaction Therapy. She also uses approaches from systems theory, attachment theory, cognitive behavior therapy and prolonged exposure.  Andrea is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, state of Minnesota, and a member of the National Association of Social Workers.  Andrea works collaboratively with clients to identify and address areas of concern.  She uses a supportive and skills based focus to address issues of trauma, depression/mood, anxiety, adjustment issues, trauma, behavioral concerns and stress management. 

Diana Beran, MA, LP / Independent Contractor

Diana received her Bachelor's degree in Science and her Masters of Science /Education degree from the University of Wisconcsin-River Falls in River Falls, Wisconsin.  She is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Minnesota.  She addresses behavior change and coping skills, assisting with balancing work, home life demands and managing stress.  She provides tools and hope for managing anxiety, depression, loss, grief and unwanted changes, She also addresses issues of identity, meaning and purpose and resolving relationship conflicts.  

Katie Kennedy, MSW, LICSW / Independent Contractor
 

Katie received her Master’s degree in Social Work from Minnesota State University, Mankato, with a clinical focus on children and their families. Katie’s experience includes working as a school social worker, inpatient medical social work, and children's mental health. Katie is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR). She is experienced in working with individuals in the areas of anxiety, depression, attachment, adjustment, behavioral concerns, self-regulation, as well as helping children transition through divorce and loss. 

Ellen Lilla MSW, LICSW / Independent Contractor

Ellen received her Bachelor of Science degree from Winona State University and her Master of Social Work degree from Augsburg College. She has provided mental health support to clients and their families since 2013. She has worked with a variety of diagnoses, worked with clients ages ranging from birth to older adulthood, and worked in several settings such as day treatment, schools, and in homes. 

Ellen works with a variety of clients but her primary caseload is dedicated to working with the perinatal population which includes people on their journey to becoming a parent, pregnancy, and postpartum. She helps clients heal from the grief and loss associated with becoming a parent and losing a child, heal from their traumatic birth experiences, adjust to their new life as a parent, anxiety and depression that can come with becoming or being a parent, adjust to having multiple children, and strengthen their relationship with their family members and/or partners so they can feel more successful in the parenting role.

Ellen is a mother of two wild and spirited boys so when she tells you parenting is hard and you are not alone, she means it. In addition to being a parent Ellen’s journey to parenthood was difficult, from becoming pregnant to learning how to parent. She is open with her clients in a way that allows her to work with you with a background that includes not just education and professional training, but with her own personal experience. She will sit with you during the good, bad, and ugly times and give you strategies to try but also laugh and support you along the way. She will be your biggest cheerleader and will shine a light at your strengths even when you do not see them.