Mary Alton, MA, LPCC, Clinical Supervisor,Approved AFCC Court-Appointed Mediator

Lino Lakes

I believe that lasting healing begins with feeling understood. My goal is to provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe exploring their experiences, discovering their strengths, and creating meaningful, lasting change. Using a collaborative and holistic approach, I recognize that every individual brings a unique perspective shaped by mind, body, emotions, relationships, and life experiences. Together, we work to identify underlying beliefs and patterns while building resilience, self-compassion, and a healthier sense of self.

I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, domestic abuse, attachment concerns, relationship challenges, life transitions, and issues related to self-worth and identity. I have extensive experience providing court-ordered therapy following domestic abuse incidents, supporting individuals in developing healthier communication patterns, emotional awareness, accountability, and insight into the “why” behind behavior. I also support clients navigating transitions from high school to college, ambiguous loss, and attachment-related challenges, and I have facilitated domestic abuse intervention programming as well as trauma stewardship support for educators and school staff.

My therapeutic foundation is rooted in Adlerian Psychology and is supported by an integrative, trauma-informed approach that includes Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and person-centered therapy. I view therapy as a collaborative process that honors each person’s values, identity, and lived experience while building practical tools for emotional regulation, insight, and meaningful change.

I earned my Master of Arts in Adlerian Studies from Adler Graduate School in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Licensed Clinical Supervisor in Minnesota. I am also an approved court-appointed mediator through the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC), allowing me to support families in structured, solution-focused resolution processes when appropriate. In addition, I hold certification in Nutritional Therapy, reflecting my interest in the connection between physical health, lifestyle, and emotional well-being as part of a whole-person approach to care.

My advanced clinical training includes Adlerian Therapy, Polyvagal Theory (Deb Dana), Permanency and Adoption Competency (PACC) through the University of Minnesota, and ongoing integration of somatic and nervous system-informed approaches. I also have a strong interest in how nutrition, movement, spirituality, and daily habits support mental health and overall regulation.