Administrative Staff and Contracted Therapists

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Our administrative staff,  Meagan Plafcan, works hard to make your visit to our office a comfortable and pleasant experience. Zoey is our favorite Morkie who enjoys trotting around the office, greeting guests and spreading smiles. Abby and Socks are our adorable new additions to the office. They are learning their way around and giving love to everyone they meet.  

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Katie Kinzer, M.A., ATR-BC, LPCC

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Board Certified Registered Art Therapist

Katie is Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor as well as a Board Certified Registered Art Therapist with over 20 years of experience collectively in the mental health field.  Katie received her Master’s Degree in Art Therapy at the University of  Wisconsin-Superior, and then completed courses at Adler Graduate School for clinical licensure.  

Katie’s sessions offer, but are not limited to; art therapy, mindfulness, somatic experiencing, cognitive behavioral therapy, Adlerian Theory, as well as insight oriented therapy. Some of Katie’s specialties include; trauma, anxiety, addiction, cancer related issues, depression and grief. 

Katie’s approach has been known to help clients with healing where other conventional approaches may not be as successful. Ages treated are 5 up to 65 with a preference of adults that are working towards change. 

What can you expect when you come to meet with Katie? A safe, creative and sometimes alternative space to heal, cry,  laugh, and just be yourself. Katie’s main goal is to help clients feel real and hold the space to allow authenticity to enable healing. 

Kari Sanders, MA LPCC

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Kari became a licensed professional clinical counselor after receiving her Master’s Degree at Bethel University. Her experience spans intensive outpatient treatment, residential treatment and outpatient therapy.  
Kari is a compassionate therapist with a deep passion for trauma-informed care, dedicated to walking alongside clients as they navigate their healing and transformation, taking a holistic, client-centered approach to support them in making meaningful and lasting changes.
Kari has specialized training in several evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Strength-Based Therapy. These modalities allow her to individualize each client’s treatment to address a wide range of concerns, from trauma and anxiety to depression, family dynamics, and personal growth.
With collaboration and empathy, Kari works to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered. Kari works with both adolescent and adult client populations, drawing on her strength of building strong, trusting relationships with clients of all ages. She is particularly passionate about helping individuals heal from past traumas, regain confidence, and develop the tools they need to thrive in their lives.

Sara L. Shosted, MA LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Sara Shosted is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a deep commitment to helping individuals and family navigate life’s challenges. She earned her degree from Adler Graduate School in 2005 and began her career working for a nonprofit organization, where she provided intensive in- home and outpatient therapy.  In 2011, Sara transitioned into private practice, where she continues to offer compassionate, client centered care.

Sara specializes in working with adolescents and young adults but welcomes clients aged 14 and older.  She provides individual, family and couples counseling, with a warm and empathetic approach that helps clients feel heard and supported.

Known for her unique ability to build strong therapeutic connections, Sara meets clients where they are-no matter their stage of readiness for change. She believes in guiding individuals forward on their path by helping them tap into their mental, physical and spiritual strengths.

Sara’s treatment methods are integrative and tailored to each client’s needs. Her approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Advanced Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Interpersonal Therapy, and Insight-Oriented Therapy.

Lynette Sickler, MA LPCC, LADC, CFRC

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified First Responder Counselor

Lynette is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and Certified First Responder Counselor. She brings over 30 years of experience in the mental health field. Lynette has extensive experience working with first responders, and their spouses/partners. She is an active member of the Star Behavioral Health Providers registry, specifically designed to serve veterans and active-duty military members. She is trained in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and has been a dedicated member of the Central MN CISM team for the past 10 years, providing debriefings and crisis support for first responders.

In addition, she has conducted annual individual mental health check-ins (Check Up From the Neck Up) for law enforcement officers and offers ongoing mental health counseling as needed. In the treatment of trauma, she utilizes three evidence-based therapies: • ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) • CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy) • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

Lynette’s clinical training, years of experience, and compassionate, trauma-informed approach allow her to honor your resilience, recognize your strengths, and walk alongside you on your journey toward healing. She offers in-person and online sessions. Lynette is licensed to practice in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.