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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
Management Consulting & Organizational Leadership
Non-Clinical Adlerian Studies
Post-Master's Programs:
Diploma in Adlerian Psychotherapy
Post-Master's Licensure
Class Schedule
Courses & Descriptions
Course Webpages
Internship Experience
AGS Faculty

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Directory of AGS Faculty

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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., Alfred Adler Graduate School
Work: (952) 933-4979
Fax: (612) 824-1333
E-mail: tfanderson@visi.com

Rachell N. Anderson, PsyD, LCP
E-mail: RAnder5022@aol.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, LPC
B.A., University of Maine, M.Ed., College of William & Mary: Ph.D., Purdue University
Home: (651) 228-1138
E-mail: BallouRA@aol.com

Stacie Bigelow, MA
B.A., University of Minnesota, M.A. , Alfred Adler Graduate School
Work: (952) 746-1997
E-mail: staciebigelow@aol.com

Marina Bluvshtein, Ph.D., MA, LMFT, LPC
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)
Home: (763) 559-4401
Work: (763) 231-0333
Cell: (763) 464-4783
Fax: (763) 559-4401
Email: mb_newland@hotmail.com

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

Rhonda Brown, JD (Juris Doctor)
Licensed in the State of Minnesota and the Commonwealth of Virginia
Juris Doctor - T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia
B.A. with Honors - University of Virginia , Charlottesville , Virginia
Work: 952-474-8003
Fax: 952-474-5270
E-mail: brownr297@msn.com

Jonathan W. Bundt, MA
Work: (952) 922-0422
E-mail: jonathan@masaconsulting.com, jonathanbundt@earthlink.net

Mary Cayan, MSW, CPCC
Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) - Coaches Training Institute
M.S.W. - University of Wisconsin, Madison
B.A., Bachelor's of Social Work, University of Wisconsin
Work: 612-724-4527
Fax: 612-729-4911
E-mail: artoflife@earthlink.net

Linda Conley

Mary Dahnert
BS – Teaching, Mankato State University, Mankato, MN, 1985
MA-Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy, Alfred Adler Institute, MN, 1998
Email: MDAHNERT@resiliencecounseling.com or  MDAHNERT@mn.rr.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

Gladys Folkers, MA
BS Culver-Stockton College, MA Alfred Adler Graduate School
Work: (952) 474-4008
E-mail: mfolkers@mchsi.com

Catherine Furnberg, MA, MDiv
B.A., Concordia College-Moorhead, M.A., University of North Dakota, M.A., United Theological Seminary, M.Div ., Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary
Licensed Psychologist
Home: (612) 521-8505
E-mail: catherine.furnberg@neicoltech.org

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Dennis Gaynor

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

Pamela B. Harris, Ph.D.
B.A., University of Minnesota, M.A., Saint Mary's College, Ph.D., Walden University
(612) 813-0782 ext. 2336 (w )
Email: pamelab57@earthlink.net

Daniel Haugen, PhD
Academic Vice President/Dean of Faculty
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

Chad Hayenga
Email: chad.hayenga@embarqmail.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 Heller

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

Christine Jones

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

Jason Kaufman, PhD
B.A. in Psychology, Ripon College, M.S. in Educational Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Capella University
(651) 554-3768 (w)
Email: jkaufma@inverhills.edu

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

Andre Koen

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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

Lydia Roth Laube, PhD, LP, LMFT
BA, University of Rochester, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota
Email: lrothlaube@aol.com

R. Jeff Lupient, M.Div.
B.A., Concordia College-Moorhead, M.Div ., United Theological Seminary, Post-Graduate Degree Studies, Georgetown University
(612) 530-6472 (vm)
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


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

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

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

Richard Murray, MA
BS, Northern Illinois University, MBA, University of St. Thomas, MA, Alfred Adler Graduate School
(651) 905-3550 (fax), (651) 905-3400 (w) -or- (651) 905-3500 ext. 329
Email: ricklin168@aol.com

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Sylvia Olney

Valerie Olson, MA, LP, CPCC, PCC
Home: 215-297-0196
Fax: 215-297-0149
Website: www.valeriecoach.com

Richard Oni

Paul Orieny, MA, 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., Alfred Adler Institute of Chicago
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
612-827-0937 (w)
Email: leftheris@hellenicadventures.com

Doug Pelcak

Miriam Pew, MSW, LMFT, LICSW
Didactic Therapist
BA, MSW, University of Minnesota
763-525-8768 (w)

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

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: phoenixprocess@mac.com

Erin Rafferty
Email: eraffer1@fairview.org

Gina Sauer
Email: gsauer@oppenheimer.com

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

Kate Simonson, MA
Bachelor of Arts: Education, Masters Degree in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy
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 

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

Chris Strand

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

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Joan Ungar, MA, LP, ATR-BC
Phone: (612) 782-9895 (w)

Laurie A. Willhite, PharmD
B.S. Pharm ., University of Iowa, Pharm.D . , University of Iowa
Licensed Pharmacist
(612) 273-4598 (w)
Email: lwillhi1@fairview.org

Robert Willhite, MSW
Emeritus Faculty
BA Psychology, Simpson College, MSW University of Nebraska
(763) 592-4350
Email: robertwillhite@peoplepc.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, Alfred Adler Graduate School
(612) 338-2051 (w)
Email: jana@visi.com

Ruth E. Katz, MA
Didactic Therapist
B.A., Knox College, M.A. Alfred Alder Institute of 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., Alfred Adler Institute of 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
(763) 525-8768 (w)

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., Alfred 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: BallouRA@aol.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: pyebrokaw@aol.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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