We believe the foundation of effective therapy lies in the strength of the therapeutic relationship.

Dr. Ciara Baumann provides therapy for children, teens, and adults experiencing anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive and related disorders. Her goal is to apply the extensive training she has received in evidence-based treatments to each individual client, tailoring treatment to fit that person's specific needs.

Over the last ten years, Ciara has worked with children and teens experiencing anxiety and OCD at every level of care: outpatient therapy, group therapies, camp programs, intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs, and inpatient programs. She obtained her doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Rhode Island in 2022, completed her predoctoral internship at Nationwide Hospital in Columbus, and her postdoctoral fellowship at Children's Hospital Colorado, where she co-led the Child Anxiety Intensive Outpatient Program.

Ciara is passionate about this work, having seen real change for young people who learn evidence-based skills. In her personal time she enjoys reading, drinking tea, and spending time with her family.

Licensed in MN and CO. Member of PSYPACT.

Halen completed her master's degree in Counseling and Psychology at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and is working under supervision to become a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She approaches therapy from a person-centered and somatic lens, incorporating cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness, yoga, movement, and laughter. Halen has a particular interest in working with highly sensitive people and is passionate about creating a welcoming space where clients and families can show up authentically.

She has also been teaching yoga and mindfulness for fourteen years. That experience gives her therapeutic tools to help clients build body awareness, connect with their internal experiences, and use movement and mindfulness as part of the therapeutic process.

In her free time, Halen enjoys cooking, traveling, yoga, and being out in nature, along with time with friends, family, and her little dog, Peaches.

Kaitlyn completed her master's degree in 2022 and is working under supervision to become a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She is also pursuing her doctorate in psychology at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Her focus is on helping clients not only manage symptoms but reconnect with hope and meaning.

She draws from acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and exposure and response prevention. Her style is warm, collaborative, and down to earth. She believes therapy works best when you feel truly seen, supported, and less alone in what you're going through.

Kaitlyn practices from an affirming and inclusive lens, welcoming clients of all racial, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds as well as members of the LGBTQ+ community. Outside the therapy room she tends to her many houseplants, listens to podcasts, and cuddles her cat.

Ariel completed their master's degree at Saint Mary's and is working under supervision to become a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. They are also pursuing a doctorate in counseling psychology at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.

Ariel is passionate about providing therapy to the queer community, with a focus on disordered eating and experiences of gender dysphoria. They draw from CBT-E, ERP, and psychodynamic therapies. Their style is collaborative, helping clients address symptoms while re-engaging with their relationships.

They practice from a liberation lens that acknowledges systemic oppression while empowering individuals to live in a way that aligns with their values. Ariel enjoys time with friends and family, movies, and reading fiction.

Shannon works with children, teens, and adults experiencing OCD, anxiety, panic, and related concerns. She helps clients who feel stuck in cycles of intrusive thoughts, overthinking, avoidance, perfectionism, and uncertainty.

Her style is warm, collaborative, and down to earth, with plenty of room for humor. She draws from exposure and response prevention (ERP), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and person-centered approaches to help clients build confidence facing uncertainty and reconnect with the parts of life anxiety or OCD have taken over.

Shannon earned her BA in psychology with a minor in Spanish in 2023 and her MA in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas in 2025. She is currently working under supervision.

Outside of session, Shannon enjoys running and walking, exploring new coffee shops, crocheting, and spending time with her dogs.

Heidi is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience supporting adolescents and young adults, including extensive work in school mental health settings. She works from a trauma-informed and relational lens, emphasizing the mind-body connection and collaborative care.

She earned her BS from the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare at the University of Wisconsin and her master's in education with a concentration in school counseling from Lewis & Clark College. She is working under supervision toward licensure as an LPCC. Heidi integrates CBT, ERP, I-CBT, solution-focused therapy, and narrative therapy on a humanistic foundation, and offers parent coaching through the SPACE model.

She serves on the Board of Trustees for the Washburn Center for Children, focusing on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in mental health services. Outside the office she is usually outdoors with her wife and daughter, hiking, camping, creating, and gardening.

Marie completed her master's degree in Counseling and Psychology at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. She emphasizes self-compassion and non-judgmental awareness, and has training in both standard DBT and Radically Open DBT, which is her passion. At OCDMN she helped implement an RO DBT class, which became just the third of its kind in the state.

Before pursuing her master's, Marie worked as a freelance journalist and as a paralegal in plaintiff law, advocating for people who were hurting physically and mentally. She has also volunteered with Crisis Text Line supporting those in high distress.

Marie loves to travel and explore the outdoors. On weekends you can find her hiking or sitting in the grass reading while her cat Mango explores the backyard. In the winter, she is re-watching Gilmore Girls.

Hannah earned her MSW with a focus in clinical trauma-informed care from Winona State University.

As a Recreation Therapist, Hannah has used her love of leisure to help clients of all ages reach their goals. She strives to connect authentically with the people she serves and support them in building acceptance and confidence.

Hannah has lived experience with OCD and anxiety, and is driven to provide evidence-based, trauma-informed care that supports clients in their healing. In her free time she loves being in nature, singing, traveling, dancing, and anything creative.

Javier obtained his master's degree in General Health Psychology from the International University of Valencia, Spain, in 2020, and has attended numerous conventions and specialization courses since.

He has extensive experience treating OCD and related disorders using cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and exposure with response prevention. In his work he prioritizes building a connection, understanding and supporting the client.

He is passionate about everything related to psychology, especially improving people's quality of life. In his free time, Javier plays sports of all kinds, hikes and camps, and loves traveling to experience new cultures.

Haley completed her MA in Counseling and Psychological Services at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota in 2024 and her BA in English Literature at Macalester College in 2019. She is working under supervision to become a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.

She has dedicated several years to specialized training and clinical experience in exposure and response prevention for OCD and related disorders, and is trained in CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based interventions. Haley values bringing humor, creativity, and authenticity into sessions, and works to create a space where clients feel safe, supported, and understood.

In her personal time, Haley enjoys reading, writing, baking, and being outdoors.

Natalie is a clinical intern pursuing her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Adler Graduate School and working under the supervision of Erin Venker, MA, LPCC.

She is especially passionate about working with OCD and anxiety and helping clients build practical skills for navigating intrusive thoughts, uncertainty, and difficult emotions. Her particular interests include contamination OCD, harm OCD, health and somatic OCD, just-right and symmetry concerns, and mental compulsions. She is also interested in working with taboo intrusive thoughts, including pedophilia-themed OCD (POCD), and welcomes clients across the OCD spectrum.

Natalie takes a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental approach to therapy. She wants clients to feel comfortable showing up as themselves while building confidence in facing difficult thoughts and feelings and making choices that align with their values and goals.

She also has a growing interest in the intersection of OCD and ADHD and is passionate about helping neurodivergent clients better understand their experiences and get support that fits how their brains work.

Before entering the mental health field, Natalie earned undergraduate degrees in accounting and human resources from the University of Minnesota and worked in corporate accounting. While she valued the skills and experience she gained, she realized she wanted a career that allowed her to connect more directly with and support people, which led her to counseling.

Outside the clinic, Natalie enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, staying active, and a good board game.

Erin earned her master's degree in Professional Clinical Counseling from St. Thomas University in 2017 and her BA in Studio Art from Saint Olaf College in 2010.

She has received extensive training in exposure and response prevention therapy from multiple well-known experts in the field, and has several years of experience treating OCD and related disorders. Having OCD herself, Erin has a unique ability to connect with her clients. She uses creativity and an open sense of humor while providing highly collaborative, evidence-based treatment focused on each client's own goals.

Outside the clinic, Erin loves unleashing her creativity through art, cozying up with her lovable dogs and mischievous cat, and indulging in British TV marathons.