Carly Hansen was originally a clinical intern at DBT Associates. She has since received her master’s degree in clinical counseling and psychological services from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and joined our team as a full-time clinician. She has received DBT training through the Linehan Institute and is supervised by Cati Johanneck, who has her national certification in standard DBT. Carly has been working in the mental health field for eight years in various group homes, a residential treatment facility, and an inpatient psychiatric unit for children and adolescents. She specializes working with adolescents and their families. Carly is also available to work with preteens ages 10-12 and can provide DBT skills, individual therapy, and work with the families.
Carly enjoys reading, writing, playing the piano, and snuggling with her cat, Pudding. She is a member and advocate of the LGBTQIA+ community and may help individuals who are struggling with their identity and/or sexuality.
Sue Venzke, MSW, LICSW, I have been a therapist at DBT Associates for 14 years. I have an MSW degree in social work from the University of Iowa and have worked in the field of mental health for 45 years. (Wow!) A tiny, plucky nurse from Kentucky, who was one of my mentors, advised me to keep changing jobs so that I stay fresh in my skills and interests. I took her advice and have worked at a regional treatment center, community mental health center, day treatment programs, partial hospitalization programs, supervised staff and co-developed a comprehensive CSP program with residential, work, drop in center, psychosocial learning center, community outreach and crisis team, medication management and recreational components based on the Boston Model of Psychiatric Rehabilitation. In a residential program I did program development, program evaluation, and implemented and trained all staff in the Psychiatric Rehabilitation model. In the last 18 years I have worked in mental health clinics as a therapist specializing in DBT, and I recently trained in Radically Open DBT that addresses therapy needs for individuals who are over controlled and lonely. My approach to mental health treatment and therapy is person centered and a collaborative relationship with my clients. I have worked with many wonderful people, both clients and staff, and I have taken new learning and treasures from all. I’m curious and I like new adventures and meeting diverse people. In my spare time, I garden, read, swim and hang out with my corgi, Dozer. My new adventure, at a ripe age, is taking horseback riding lessons. My life motto comes from Helen Keller: “I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but is my chief duty is to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble.”
Catherine Johanneck, MSW, LICSW is a 2009 graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato. Her focus was clinical social work in the mental health field. Since obtaining her license in 2011, DBT has been her primary focus. Her first training in DBT was in 2011. She has also completed a 10 day intensive in 2013 and a 5 day advanced intensive in 2014 where she trained under Marsha Linehan. She provides individual DBT to adults and adolescents and co-facilitates DBT group skills training sessions. She is a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician. In her free time she enjoys snuggling with her cat and reading. In the summer she enjoys going camping.
Andrea Soles, LMFT, Graduated from University of Minnesota, Mankato in 2007. She has been a DBT practitioner since 2013 and has completed the intensive workshop through Behavioral Tech. Andrea provides individual DBT and co-facilitates the adolescent and family skills groups. In addition, Andrea utilizes Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment Dynamics, and Somatic Work to help release trauma trapped in the body.
Marilyn Reichman, MA, LP, has extensive experience in treating clients using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). In addition to the standard DBT program, she co-facilitates a DBT-Substance Use Disorder class and works with clients with chemical dependence and other addictions. Since 1997, when she began her DBT training, she has incorporated DBT skills and protocols in her work. In 2006, she completed the 10-day DBT intensive training with a team of therapists from DBT Associates, LLP. In addition, Marilyn works with clients who have an over-controlled personality style, using RO-DBT. She completed RO-DBT intensive training in 2015. Marilyn is also a trained practitioner of ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy), using it to treat some clients with trauma histories, and incorporates aspects of Internal Family Systems theory in her work. As an RN, beginning in 1983, Marilyn worked in inpatient psychiatric and chemical dependence units, day treatment, and managed outpatient psychiatric crises in an outpatient mental health clinic. Marilyn Reichman, MA, LP, completed her degree in Counseling Psychology from St. Mary’s University in 1993. She enjoys spending time with family, baking, singing and playing the piano. Marilyn has always loved animals, including her pets: the world’s best cat and naughtiest dog.