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Office-Based Practicum Therapist

Minnetonka Office

Hannah offers office-based therapy to children and adolescents, and is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in Social Work at the University of Minnesota. Hannah has previously worked professionally in an overnight camp setting where her passion for supporting young people in becoming the most confident and self-reliant versions of themselves grew. She approaches each relationship with respect, trust, and the belief that the client is the expert on themselves. Hannah uses compassion, humor, and collaboration to create a welcoming and supportive environment. Outside of work, Hannah enjoys traveling, exploring outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.

Relate Communications August 26th, 2025

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Office-Based Practicum Therapist

Minnetonka Office

Selina enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds and has experience supporting individuals navigating trauma, grief and loss, and dual diagnoses. Selina believes in the resilience of each and every one of use to heal and grow despite our past challenges or life’s uncertainties. Selina uses therapeutic approaches like CBT, DBT, EMDR, Narrative Therapy, Feminist Theory, Play Therapy and Motivational Interviewing techniques to fit each client’s specific needs and goals. Selina enjoys being outdoors (unless there’s bugs or it’s cold out) running, yoga, lounging with her cats, cooking, painting, reading, and shopping.

Therapeutic Modalities: CBT, EMDR, Play Therapy

Certifications/Trainings: EMDR

Relate Communications August 26th, 2025

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Office-Based Practicum Therapist

Minnetonka Office

Olivia (she/her) provides office-based therapeutic services for children, adolescents, and their families while pursuing her doctoral degree (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology at Augsburg University. Olivia is dedicated to showing up with genuine joy to work with each individual and create a space that embodies patience and compassion. Olivia considers it an honor and privilege to be entrusted with her clients’ stories. She values a non-judgmental, inclusive, humble, and accepting space to ensure all feel seen and heard. Outside of Relate, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, hiking and exploring the outdoors, and reading.

Therapeutic Modalities: Family systems, Emotion-Focused, Humanistic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment

Specialties: Autism, developmental disorders, anxiety, depression, emotional and behavioral difficulties, families, children

Relate Communications August 26th, 2025

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Office-Based Practicum Therapist

Minnetonka Office

Liz identifies as a cisgender, white, queer therapist. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Counseling and Psychological Services at Saint Mary’s University. Specializing in working with children aged 0-5, Liz has experience in early childhood education and has worked with children on the autism spectrum. Her focus is on emotional regulation, early childhood development, and supporting families. Liz believes in the importance of authenticity and strives to provide a safe, welcoming space for both children and families. With a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, Liz is dedicated to helping clients build resilience, navigate early life challenges, and foster lasting emotional well-being. Outside of work, Liz enjoys reading, gardening, and spending quality time with her husband and pets.

Therapeutic Modalities: Play Therapy techniques, Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed

Specialties: Children aged 0-5

Relate Communications August 26th, 2025

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Office-Based Practicum Therapist

Minnetonka Office

Payton is currently completing her Master of Counseling Psychology through the University of St. Thomas. Payton enjoys working with individuals through a strength-based approach rooted in positive psychology. She provides a supportive, nonjudgemental space where clients feel safe to grow, explore and heal. Payton believes strongly in a positive therapeutic relationship and values meaningful connection. Striving to meet clients where they are at, Payton brings warmth, humor and authenticity into her work to foster meaningful change! In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling and trying new restaurants/foods.

Therapeutic Modalities: CBT, Person centered, Mindfulness based

Specialties: Experience with adolescence, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and life transitions

Relate Communications August 26th, 2025

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Office-Based Therapist
Eden Prairie

Isabel provides office-based therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. She identifies as cisgender, Latinx, and female. She approaches therapy from a relational, strength-based, and culturally responsive approach. Isabel utilizes compassion, warmth, and humor to create a safe and welcoming space for each client. She believes everyone is creating their life story and considers it an honor to get to be a part of it. Outside of Relate, she is most likely outside enjoying nature, at an ice rink teaching figure skating and hockey, or at a MN United soccer game.

Therapeutic Modalities: Play-based therapy, Narrative, Family system, Person-centered, Mindfulness, Trauma-informed

Specialties: BIPOC, Families, Children, Adolescents, Anxiety, ADHD, Chronic medical conditions, life transitions, family separation, and parental relationships

Relate Communications May 8th, 2025

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Hannah Gilfix (She/Her)

Selina Barby MS, LPCC (She/Her, They/Them)

Olivia Ruud (She/Her)

Elizabeth Leavitt-Tofte (She/Her)

Payton Ross (She/Her)

Isabel Karschnia-Garcia, MA (She/Her)

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