• About Our Therapists

    Therapists

    Angie Nemeth, MSW, LICSW, Clinical Supervisor

    Angie Nemeth, MSW, LICSW, Clinical Supervisor

    Rogers
    angien@bridginghopecounseling.com

    As humans, we are born with the innate capacity and the capability to change, evolve, and grow. However, in life, there are times in which our experiences may lead us to feel stuck, stagnant, hopeless, lost, directionless.
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    Payton Le, MA, LMFT

    Payton Le, MA, LMFT

    Lino Lakes
    paytonl@bridginghopecounseling.com
    Payton loves challenging each client and helping them tap into the potential that they already have
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    Mai Thao, MA, LMFT

    Mai Thao, MA, LMFT

    Lino Lakes
    mai@bridginghopecounseling.com
    I believe that true transformation will affect all aspects of your life (mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual).  Sometimes we can’t understand ourselves.
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    Emily Stigile, MA, LPC

    Emily Stigile, MA, LPC

    Lino Lakes

    emilys@bridginghopecounseling.com

    My passion is to equip clients with practical tools to overcome their present circumstances and live full and meaningful lives.
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    Kyra Tiffany, MSW, LGSW

    Kyra Tiffany, MSW, LGSW

    Rogers

    kyrat@bridginghopecounseling.com

    I believe everyone is trying their best with the skills and the knowledge they have available, and I want to be there to support you by giving you the tools that can help you reach your goals and make meaningful change.
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    Emily Garner, MSW, LICSW

    Emily Garner, MSW, LICSW

    Buffalo

    emilyg@bridginghopecounseling.com

    Emily felt the call to become a therapist after growing up with close family members who struggled with mental health. She personally struggled with addiction and wants to help others navigate their hardships.
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    Courtney Bianchi-Rossi, MA, Psychotherapist

    Courtney Bianchi-Rossi, MA, Psychotherapist

    Rogers
    courtneyb@bridginghopecounseling.com
    There is no one size fits all in the world of mental health. As a clinician, I believe each individual has a unique story that is made up of a compilation of moments and hardships.
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    Karissa Heck, MA, LPCC

    Karissa Heck, MA, LPCC

    Lino Lakes
    karissah@bridginghopecounseling.com
    I strive to create a safe and collaborative space where clients feel supported and empowered to explore their challenges.
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    Matt Watnemo, MA, LPCC

    Matt Watnemo, MA, LPCC

    Lino Lakes
    mattw@bridginghopecounseling.com
    Every person has tremendous value and brings a unique life story, strengths, and hardships with them to counseling.
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    Jessica Huntoon, MA, LMFT

    Jessica Huntoon, MA, LMFT

    Buffalo
    jessicah@bridginghopecounseling.com
    Starting therapy can be difficult, and not only that, stressful, because you are sharing personal things with someone you have never met.
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    Joelle Bishop, MA, Psychotherapist

    Joelle Bishop, MA, Psychotherapist

    Rogers
    joelle@bridginghopecounseling.com
    From a strengths-based approach, Joelle is interested in helping others navigate the difficulties of relationships, transitions, and personal development.
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    Gina Daniels, MS, LMFT, CDWF

    Gina Daniels, MS, LMFT, CDWF

    Buffalo
    gina@bridginghopecounseling.com
    Gina Daniels is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist offering counseling for individuals, couples, and families in the Buffalo location.
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    Michelle Beeman, MA, LPCC

    Michelle Beeman, MA, LPCC

    Rogers
    michelleb@bridginghopecounseling.com
    Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor & Board Approved Supervisor for MHPs, LPCs, and LPCC candidates. Michelle has over 24 years of counseling experience
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    Elizabeth Lerfald, MA, LMFT, LADC

    Elizabeth Lerfald, MA, LMFT, LADC

    Lino Lakes
    elizabethl@bridginghopecounseling.com
    Elizabeth is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has worked in many different settings including outpatient treatment and residential treatment for those with substance use disorders.
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    Kelsey Lange, MA, LPCC, LADC

    Kelsey Lange, MA, LPCC, LADC

    Lino Lakes
    kelseyl@bridginghopecounseling.com
    I believe seeking help is a sign of strength, and I’ll work with you to develop healthy strategies to manage the challenges that you face..
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    Heidi (Waldoch) Mortenson, MA, LMFT, CDWF

    Heidi (Waldoch) Mortenson, MA, LMFT, CDWF

    Rogers & Lino Lakes

    heidi@bridginghopecounseling.com
    Heidi Waldoch, MA, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MN Board, AAMFT Approved Supervisor LPCC Board Approved Supervisor, Certified Daring Way Facilitator, speaker and the former owner of Bridging Hope Counseling.
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    Rachel Myers, MS, Clinical Trainee

    Rachel Myers, MS, Clinical Trainee

    Lino Lakes

    rachelm@bridginghopecounseling.com

    Rachel has background in working with clients who have eating disorders, body image concerns, marginalized identities, life transitions, anxiety, and depression.
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    Alaina Brenning, Clinical Trainee

    Alaina Brenning, Clinical Trainee

    Rogers

    alainab@bridginghopecounseling.com

    Passionate about supporting individuals from all walks of life, Alaina is committed to seeing and helping them navigate life’s challenges while empowering them to make positive changes.

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    Kellie Hedberg, Clinical Trainee

    Kellie Hedberg, Clinical Trainee

    Every person needs someone on their team as they journey toward health and wholeness. Kellie is passionate about fostering a safe place for others to be empowered to face the hard things in life.

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