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Adler Graduate School Practical Psychology Inspiring Change

"Man is a social being. Expressed differently: The human being and all his capabilities and forms of expression are inseparably linked to the existence of others, just as he is linked to cosmic facts and to the demands of this earth." --Alfred Adler

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M.A. in Adlerian Counseling & Psychotherapy Areas of Emphasis:
Marriage & Family Therapy
Clinical Counseling
School Counseling
Non-Clinical Adlerian Studies
Art Therapy
Career Development
Online Non-Clinical Adlerian Studies

Post-Master's Programs:
Diploma in Adlerian Psychotherapy
Post-Master's Licensure
Class Schedule
Full Year Schedule Overview
Courses & Descriptions
Sample Course Syllabi
Internship Experience
AGS Faculty

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Didactic Instructors Internship Instructors

General Faculty

Mona Gustafson Affinito, PhD, LP
Emeritus Faculty
B.A., Connecticut College, M.A., Ph.D., Boston University
E-mail: forgivenessoptions@earthlink.net

Trish Fitzgibbons Anderson, MA, LMFT
B.A., Grinnell College, M.A., Adler Graduate School
Work: (952) 933-4979
Fax: (612) 824-1333
E-mail: tfanderson@visi.com

Craig Balfany, MPS, ATR
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Superior, Masters of Professional Studies, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, Registered Art Therapist
Work: 612-273-2156
E-mail: crgbalf@aol.com

Roger Ballou, PhD, LMFT, LPCC
B.A., University of Maine, M.Ed., College of William & Mary: Ph.D., Purdue University
Home: (651) 228-1138
E-mail: BallouRoger@gmail.com

Susan Belangee, PhD
E-mail: SusanBelangee@aol.com

Benjamin Bevis
E-mail: bbevis@familyhopeservices.org

Marina Bluvshtein, Ph.D.,LP, MA, LMFT
BA in Journalism, Moscow State University (named for M.V. Lomonosov) Moscow, Russia (1986)
MA, Adler Graduate School, MN (1997) - Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy
Ph.D., Harold Abel School of Psychology, Capella University, MN (2005) – Clinical Psychology (Geriatrics)
Work: (763) 231-0333
Email: drb@soulinmotion.us

Michael R. Borowiak, MSW, LISW
Email: mrb@phoenixprocessconsultants.com

Susan Pye Brokaw, MA
B.A., University of Minnesota-Duluth, M.A., Azusa Pacific College
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Work: (952) 933-9926
E-mail: sbrokaw@mail.alfredadler.edu

Barry J. Brunsman, EDM
E-mail: bbrunsman@alvarezandmarsal.com

Ruth Buelow, MA
Email: rkdahle.buelow@gmail.com

Richard E. Close, DMin, LICSW, LMFT
E-mail: richard3t@embarqmail.com

Carmen Croonquist, MS
E-mail: carmen.jean.croonquist@uwrf.edu

Steven Davis, DBA
Email: drdavis9@gmail.com
 
Tina Feigal, MS, Ed.
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology - Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, MN
Master's of Education in School Psychology - University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI
Email: TFeigal@aol.com

Louise A. Ferry, PhD, LP, LMFT
Email: lferry56215@yahoo.com

Gladys Folkers, MA
BS Culver-Stockton College, MA Adler Graduate School
Cell: 612 600 6831
Email: mfolkers@mchsi.com

Karyl L. Frye, MA, MBA, PhD, LMFT, LPC
Email: Dr.Karyl.Frye@gmail.com

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Elizabeth Goodchild, MB, MA, LAMFT
Email: edgoodchild@aol.com

Jana Goodermont, MA, LMFT
Didactic Therapist
B.A., Winona State University, M.A., Adler Graduate School
(612) 338-2051 (w)
E-mail: jana@visi.com

Jessica Gourneau, PhD
Email: gourneau@hotmail.com

Debra Orbuch Grayson, MS, LMFT
Email: dgrayson@comcast.net

Daniel Haugen, PhD
President
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ph.D., University of Minnesota
(612) 861-7554 ext. 107
Email: haugen@alfredadler.edu

Donna Harris-Barrett, MA
Email: donna.harrisbarrett@capella.edu

Chad A. Hayenga, MA, LMFT
Email: chayenga@connectedfamilies.com

Catherine Hedberg, MA, LP
(651) 222-3129 (w)
Email: catherinemhedberg@yahoo.com

Christopher Helgestad, MA
BS, University of Minnesota; MA, Univeristy of Minnesota
Licensure: School Counseling, K-12 Principal
(w) (612) 861-7554, ext. 108
(fax) (612) 861-7559
Email: chris.helgestad@alfredadler.edu

Portia A. Heller
Email: epa_bsi@msn.com

Paula Hemming, MA, PCC
BA, Gustavus Adolphus College, MA, Adler Graduate School
(612) 729-2939 (w)
Email: coachpaula@earthlink.net

Donna Jenkins, PhD

Ruth E. Katz, MA
Didactic Therapist
B.A., Knox College, M.A. Adler School of Professional Psychology, M.S.Ed., University of St. Thomas
Licensed Psychologist
(612) 338-5267 (w)
Email: ruthkatz@visi.com

John Keykpo, MA
Email:jkeykpo@yahoo.com

Jackie Kim, PhD, ATR
Email: jackiekimunion@yahoo.com

Gayle Kittleson, MA
Email: Gayle.Kittleson@CO.RAMSEY.MN.US

André M. Koen, MA
Email: andre@amhorizons.com

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Herbert H. Laube, PhD
B.A., Wartburg College, M.Div , United Theological Seminary, Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Certified Sex Therapist
Certified Family Life Educator
(952) 544-5719 (w)
Email: herblaube@aol.com

R. Jeff Lupient, M.Div.
B.A., Concordia College-Moorhead, M.Div ., United Theological Seminary, Post-Graduate Degree Studies, Georgetown University
(651) 503-1173 (cell)
Email: jeff.lupient@minneapolis.edu

Beverly Lutz, MCC, CPCC, MBA
B.A. - English Literature and Sociology, Hamline University
M.B.A. - University of St. Thomas
Master Certified Coach, International Coach Federation
Certified Professional Co-active Coach (CPCC), The Coaches Training Institute
Graduate of Coach U
Work: 612-588-9097
Email: LghtHseGrp@aol.com


Lisa Mastain, PhD
(952) 474-5149
Email: coachlisa@mchsi.com

Dianne Meixner, MA, LICSW, LMFT, ATR
(651) 287-0846 (w)
Email: dlmeixner@sbcglobal.net

Michael Miller, MA, PhD
BA, St. Olaf College, MA, Adler Graduate School, PhD
(763) 712-4232 (w)
Email: mjmiller@umn.edu

Al Milliren, EdD
Email: al@milliren.net

Harold Mosak, PhD
Emeritius Faculty
A.B., Ph.D., University of Chicago
Licensed Psychologist
(312) 201-5900 x223 (Chicago School)

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Elizabeth Nash, MA, LMFT, ATR
E-mail: liz@qeeg.com

Sylvia Olney
Email: solney@itascacc.edu

Valerie Olson, MA, LP, CPCC, PCC
Email: valolson44@yahoo.com
Website: www.valeriecoach.com

Paul Okeyo Orieny, PhD, LMFT
B.Ed. - Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya
M.A. - Adler Graduate School, Minnesota
Doctoral student at the University of Minnesota
Home: 763-494-33
Cell: 763-607-6420
Email: paulorieny@yahoo.com

Eleftherios Papageorgiou, MA
Didactic Therapist
M.A., Adler School of Professional Psychology
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
612-827-0937 (w)
Email: leftheris@hellenicadventures.com

Doug G. Pelcak, MA
BA, Bucknell University (Psychology)
BS, University of Minnesota (Elementary Education)
MA, University of Minnesota (Counseling Psychology)
Email: Doug_Pelcak@hopkins.k12.mn.us

Miriam Pew, MSW, LMFT, LICSW
Didactic Therapist
BA, MSW, University of Minnesota
(612) 825-8768

Hal Pickett, PsyD, LP
Email: hal.pickett@storefront.org

William J. Premo, PhD
BA, Cardinal Stritch College
MA, Adler Graduate School
PhD, Walden University
(612) 889-9508
Email: William.Premo@alfredadler.edu

Erin Rafferty, ATR-BC, LPC
E-mail: eraffer1@fairview.org

John Reardon, MA
M.A., Adler School of Professional Psychology, Chicago , Illinois (1985)
Master of Arts in Reformation History - University of Minnesota , Minneapolis
B.S. in Physical Education, Education and History - University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
(952) 949-6947 (h), (952) 922-8822 (w), (952) 922-7222 (fax)
Email: jmr@phoenixprocessconsultants.com

Neil Ross, MA
M.A., Alfred Adler Institute, 1995
M.A. University of Massachusetts at Amherst, 1981
Post-Graduate Studies, University of Pennsylvania, 1973-74
(w) 952-249-6292
E-mail: bookagent@earthlink.net

Michelle Saari, MA, LPC
Ph.D.(Expected 2011), Counseling Psychology,  Walden University, MN
MA, Adler Graduate School, MN - Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy
BA in Political Science and Philosophy with a concentration in Applied Ethics, College of St. Catherine, MN
Work Phone: see in bio
Email: mmsaari@mail.alfredadler.edu

Janet Schmiel
Email: janschmiel@edina.k12.mn.us

Kate Simonson, MA
B. A. Education, M. A. Adler Graduate School
Certifications: Adlerian Certified Life Coach, NLP Neuro-Semantics Certified Meta-Coach
651-482-9843 (w), 612-227-4511(cell), 651-482-9843 (fax)
Email: kate@lifedirectioncoach.com
Website: www.lifedirectioncoach.com 

Jill A. (Seibold) Sisk, PhD
Email: adlernut@mchsi.com

Holly Smart, MA, LP, ATR
Licensed Psychologist, State of Minnesota
Art Therapist Registered
MA in Art Therapy, University of Louisville , Louisville , Kentucky
BS in Psychology - Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
Work: (651) 645-1914

Christopher K. Strand, MBA, CPA
Email: CStrand@msbcollege.edu or ckstrand@msn.com

Marianna Sullivan, MS, LPC, NCC, NCSC
Email: Marianna.sullivan@spps.org

Sharyl Trail, PsyD
M.A., PsyD Adler School of Professional Psychology
Email: sharyltrail@gmail.com

Jere Truer, MA, LICSW
B. A. Augsburg College , Minneapolis
M. A. Adler School of Professional Psychology, Chicago
Home: 612-721-8079
Work: 612-824-9745
Fax: 612-827-8916
Email: Truer02@iphouse.com

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Lisa Venable, MA
Email: lisa@lisavenable.com

Amy Wojciechowski, MA
Email: amy@mail.alfredadler.edu

Jodi (Chadima) Wolf, MA, LMFT, RN
Email: jodi@chadco.com

Thomas Wright, MTh
Didactic Therapist
B.A., Hamline University, M.Th ., Southern Methodist University
Marriage and Family/Individual Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
(763) 545.7676 (w), 1-877-882-0931 (fax)
Email: twright42@comcast.net

Daniel Zenga, EdD
B.A., Stonehill College, M.Ed., Boston College, Ed.D ., University of South Dakota
Licensed Psychologist
(507) 304-4407 (w) Blue Earth Gov't Center, (507) 389-8387 (fax)
Email: dan.zenga@co.blue-earth.mn.us

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Didactic Instructors

Jana Goodermont, MA, LMFT
Didactic Therapist
B. A., Winona State University, M. A. Adler Graduate School
(612) 338-2051 (w)
Email: jana@visi.com

Ruth E. Katz, MA
Didactic Therapist
B.A., Knox College, M.A. Adler School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, M.S.Ed., University of St. Thomas
Licensed Psychologist
(612) 338-5267 (w)
Email: ruthkatz@visi.com

Eleftherios Papageorgiou, MA
Didactic Therapist
M.A., Adler School of Professional Psychology, Chicago
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
(612) 827-0937 (w)
Email: leftheris@hellenicadventures.com

Miriam Pew, MSW, LMFT, LICSW
Didactic Therapist
BA, MSW, University of Minnesota
(612) 825-8768

Thomas Wright, MTh
Didactic Therapist
B.A., Hamline University, M.Th ., Southern Methodist University
Marriage and Family/Individual Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
(763) 545.7676 (w), 1-877-882-0931 (fax)
Email: twright42@comcast.net

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Internship Instructors

Trish Fitzgibbons Anderson, MA, LMFT
B.A., Grinnell College, M.A., Adler Graduate School
Work: (952) 933-4979
Fax: (612) 824-1333
E-mail: tfanderson@visi.com

Craig Balfany, MPS, ATR (for Art Therapy Students)
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Superior, Masters of Professional Studies, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, Registered Art Therapist
Work: 612-273-2156
E-mail: crgbalf@aol.com

Roger Ballou, PhD, LMFT, LPC
B.A., University of Maine, M.Ed., College of William & Mary: Ph.D., Purdue University
Home: (651) 228-1138
E-mail: BallouRoger@gmail.com

Marina Bluvshtein, Ph.D.,LP, MA, LMFT
BA in Journalism, Moscow State University (named for M.V. Lomonosov) Moscow, Russia (1986)
MA, Adler Graduate School, MN (1997) - Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy
Ph.D., Harold Abel School of Psychology, Capella University, MN (2005) – Clinical Psychology (Geriatrics)
Work: (763) 231-0333
Cell: (763) 464-4783
Email: drb@soulinmotion.us

Erin Rafferty Bugher, ATR-BC, LPC
E-mail: eraffer1@fairview.org

Susan Pye Brokaw, MA
B.A., University of Minnesota-Duluth, M.A., Azusa Pacific College
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Work: (952) 933-9926
E-mail: pyebrokaw@aol.com

Richard E. Close, DMin, LICSW, LMFT
E-mail: richard3t@embarqmail.com

Catherine Hedberg, MA, LP
(651) 222-3129 (w)
Email: catherinemhedberg@yahoo.com

Herbert H. Laube, PhD
B.A., Wartburg College, M.Div , United Theological Seminary, Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Certified Sex Therapist
Certified Family Life Educator
(952) 544-5719 (w)
Email: herblaube@aol.com

Jere Truer, MA, LICSW
Bachelor's Degree - Augsburg College , Minneapolis
Master of Arts - Adler School of Professional Psychology, Chicago
Home: 612-721-8079
Work: 612-824-9745
Fax: 612-827-8916
Email: Truer02@iphouse.com

Daniel Zenga, EdD
B.A., Stonehill College, M.Ed., Boston College, Ed.D ., University of South Dakota
Licensed Psychologist
(507) 304-4407 (w) Blue Earth Gov't Center, (507) 389-8387 (fax)
Email: dan.zenga@co.blue-earth.mn.us

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"The instructors at Adler have extensive experience in the field, and seem to care greatly about my personal growth as well as developing my skills as a therapist."
-- Adam Arnold, LMFT
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