MEET THE LEADERWISE COUNSELING TEAM

Our Professionals

Drew Benson, PhD, LP

Have you been feeling down? Like something is off? Are you at a transition point in your life? Are you struggling with a relationship? You've made it this far, why not give counseling a try? For many people it is the first step in changing behaviors and patterns that have led to distress and relational challenges. Together with Drew Benson, PhD, LP, you can explore what might be getting in your way, and identify strategies that you can use to feel better. Therapy can also be a great opportunity to explore questions related to meaning and purpose in life and in work, as well as personal and professional identity development.

Drew holds a PhD as well as a Masters in Counseling Psychology from the University of Minnesota - Minneapolis. With over 15 years of experience, Drew is highly qualified to encourage individuals to utilize their own emotional, social and spiritual resources to promote healing and growth. “As we get to know one another, we’ll talk about what style fits best for you and tailor our sessions to meet your needs. As a trained yoga instructor, I am also able to incorporate mindfulness practices into therapy.” Drew specializes in treating people with depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, spiritual concerns, personal growth, LGBTQ issues, children/adolescents, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

To make an appointment with Drew, click here or call 651-636-5120.

Jeff Glover, LPCC, LADC

When you’re not sure if it’s really a problem, but you’re open to exploring it; when you’re pretty sure it’s a problem, but you need help figuring out what’s next; or when you know it’s a problem, but you’ve struggled to find a way out . . . Jeff Glover, MA, LPCC, LADC understands the concerns very well, professionally and personally, and he can help orient you, figure out where you want things to be, and help you create a path to achieve it.

Jeff holds a Master’s in Counseling Psychology and a Master’s in Pastoral Theology from Boston College. In both inpatient and outpatient settings, Jeff has been working in the field of co-occurring mental health disorders and substance use for 15 years, as well as eating disorders and compulsive behaviors. He uses advances in neuroscience to better understand and frame our challenges, as well as tried and true methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and even integration of spirituality and faith if you’d like. Jeff recognizes there are many paths to peace, and he’s committed to helping you figure out what feels right and positive for you.

To schedule an appointment with Jeff, click here, or call 651-636-5120.

Kathy Paige Gullo, MA, LPCC

With over 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist, Kathy Paige Gullo, MA, LPCC strives to create a safe and trusting environment to assist clients with understanding and utilizing their own spiritual, emotional, physical and relational resources to promote healing, growth and self-awareness. “I truly enjoy working with adults and families who have a desire to understand their mental health and are striving to find balanced, peaceful living.”  Respecting the courage it takes to engage in counseling, Kathy finds it a privilege to be of service to others. Using an integrated approach, Kathy draws from psychodynamic perspectives, mindfulness-based approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as trauma-informed treatment approaches including EMDR. Kathy’s areas of experience and special interest include anxiety and performance concerns, post-trauma challenges, depression/mood disorders, ADHD treatment, addictions, life transition difficulties, anger management difficulties, stepfamily dynamics, management consultation issues, as well as complex grief and loss. Kathy holds a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy from the Alfred Adler Institute and is licensed as a Professional Clinical Counselor. Kathy is currently offering Telehealth counseling sessions.

To make an appointment with Kathy, click here or call 651-636-5120.

Kari Nelson, PsyD, LP

Since 1989, Kari Nelson, PsyD, LP has been bringing enthusiasm and energy to her work. Kari provides individual and relationship psychotherapy from cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic perspectives. Additionally, Kari provides psychological testing/evaluation with a specialization in ADHD evaluations (and ADHD treatment), bariatric pre-surgical evaluations and personality testing. Kari works with adolescents (ages 12+) and adults of all ages. With a degrees in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas & St. Mary’s University, and more than 30 years of experience, she is well-equipped to support your unique needs. “I enjoy providing a wide variety of individual, parent-child and relationship (couples) therapy services.” Special areas of therapeutic interest include working with depression and mood disorders, grief and loss, anxiety, stress management, substance use, trauma, survivors of abuse, work and life adjustment issues, family-life related concerns (including blended family issues), pre-marital and relationship-oriented matters, school adjustment concerns and last, but certainly not least, the quest for greater self-understanding and acceptance.

To schedule an appointment with Kari, click here or call 651-636-5120.

Susan Nienaber, LMFT

Susan Nienaber is a licensed marriage and family therapist, consultant, mediator and ordained clergyperson with experience in parish ministry and hospital chaplaincy. In recent years, she has worked as a denominational executive and director of congregational vitality.

In her early career, Susan intertwined work as a psychotherapist and independent regional consultant. Beginning in 2004, she spent ten years as a senior consultant with The Alban Institute based in Washington, D.C., working with hundreds of organizations across the U.S. and Canada.

As a psychotherapist, Susan’s expertise is in helping clients develop strong coping skills to manage the challenges of life. She is also trained in EMDR to help people recover from trauma and abuse.

To schedule an appointment with Susan, click here or call 651-636-5120.

Sarah Parker, MA, LMFT

Do you want to feel better, think clearer, and have a better overall picture of life? Sometimes all you need is just an ounce of hope that can come from moments when a listening ear helps lift a burden; when you experience a new way to see a situation; or even when you have an “aha” moment. Sarah Parker, MA, LMFT works with clients to help achieve these moments. A Master’s of Divinity (MDiv) from Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia; a Master's Degree (MA) in Marriage and Family Therapy from Bethel Seminary in Arden Hills; 20 years of experience in pastoral and family ministry; and 3 years providing marriage and family therapy has prepared Sarah to support your unique strengths and challenges. “I strive to create a positive counseling environment for many different individual and relationship issues that provide opportunities for personal growth and change so that you will experience more hope in your life and in your relationships.” A certified PREPARE/ENRICH premarital counseling facilitator, Sarah is also trained as a human sexuality facilitator and has utilized her training in workshops designed for children through adults. Sarah specializes in treating individuals, couples, and families. Her clinical interests lie in treating couples’ issues, family of origin issues, parenting challenges, life transitions, sexual concerns, and grief and loss. In addition, Sarah has experience working with individuals and families living with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.

To schedule an appointment with Sarah, click here or call 651-636-5120.

Dina Rauker, PsyD, LP

Dina’s therapeutic approach is grounded in the belief that clients have the inherent ability to heal from pain and trauma that inhibits developing toward potential and well-being, and that it is through relationship—relationship with self and relationship with others—that healing and growth occur. She works to establish a trusted, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship to create the safety needed to allow clients to step back and deeply reflect, to become more connected to all aspects of themselves, and to recognize and cultivate their inherent awareness, compassion and wisdom to navigate the challenges and changes they face in both their personal and work lives and relationships with more ease and skillfulness, and to live their lives with more joy and connectedness.

Her work is informed by attachment and psychodynamic theory, adult development stage theory, wellbeing and neurobiology research, trauma research, Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS), narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), somatic therapeutic approaches, and contemplative meditation teachings and practices. She also draws on her experience and insight from her leadership consulting, where she helps leaders accelerate their leadership development and readiness to elevate to broader roles, enhancing their purposefulness and skillfulness leading themselves, others and their organizations, increasing their meaningful contribution and personal satisfaction.

To schedule an appointment with Dina, click here or call 651-636-5120.

Mark Sundby, PhD, LP

What would you give to feel happy again? Mark Sundby, PhD, LP can help you implement practices demonstrated by psychological science for over fifty years to be highly effective in restoring peace of mind and offering hope for the future. 

Mark is the Executive Director at Leaderwise. With a PhD from the University of Minnesota and more than 20 years of experience, he is well-equipped to help free you from regrets of the past and worries about the future, in order to feel more alive in the present. “I have seen countless lives transformed through learning these straightforward and easy-to-understand techniques. In fact, I practice them myself. As one patient asked, ‘Why doesn't everyone know about these?’ I'd like to change that and have you learn them, too. You will begin to master these methods to greater well-being, increased self-esteem, and improved relationships in a matter of a few sessions.” Mark uses coaching, mindfulness meditation and cognitive behavior therapy approaches in treating people with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or spiritual and existential concerns.

To schedule an appointment with Mark, click here or call 651-636-5120.

Administration Team

  • Heather Koshiol

    Operations Manager

  • Barb Sundby

    Office Associate

  • Janet Beard

    Office Associate