Providers
Mark Stegeman
MA, LMFT
Mark Stegeman has a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Minnesota. He has been working in the field since 2008. During this time he has worked in several different areas within the mental health field including Outpatient Psychotherapy, Substance Abuse Treatment, Anger Management, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and In-home Family Therapy.
Jake Olson
MA, LMFT
Jake Olson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been working in the Mental Health field since 2018. Jake grew up in the Mora community and provides therapeutic services to East-Central Minnesota clients of all ages, struggling with various types of mental health problems and emotional distress. Jake describes his approach as client-centered and solution-focused and uses a mindful CBT approach. He has a particular focus on marriage therapy and has completed training levels 1-3 of The Gottman Method and is presently in the process of becoming certified as a Gottman Couples Therapist.
Karlie Gams
MSW, LICSW
Karlie Gams has a Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from St. Catherine University and University of St. Thomas, and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). She is a certified licensing supervisor with the Minnesota Board of Social Work as well as the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy. She has been working in the field since 2015 and has experience providing clinical mental health services to individuals of all ages in a variety of settings
Ginger Ekholm, Graduate Intern
Ginger graduated with a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Crown College in May 2023. She is currently a pre-licensed mental health trainee, under the clinical supervision of Karlie Gams, MSW, LICSW, who holds dual board certification as a clinical licensing supervisor with the Minnesota Boards of Social Work and Behavioral Health & Therapy. Ginger works with clients ages six through adult, offering a caring and client-centered approach. She considers it her life’s mission to walk beside others on their journey towards hope and restoration. Ginger has experience working with individuals experiencing addiction, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, spirituality/Christian faith issues and trauma. She is trained in EMDR and Trauma Focused CBT.
Cassie Peterson
MS, LMFT
Cassie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She sees clients ranging from age 6 and beyond to assist in reducing depression, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, and relationship issues. Cassie’s practice is client-centered and adheres to concepts of mindfulness, CBT, and skills from DBT.