Osman Baar, Clinical Intern
Osman Baar graduated from Minnesota State University (MSUM) with a bachelor’s degree in Health Services Administration and an emphasis in long-term care administration. Currently he is completing his second-year master’s student at MSUM in clinical mental health counseling. He is completing his clinical internship with Birchwood Therapeutic Services while under supervision. Osman has worked in multiple settings helping others with case management, emotional support, and addressing mental health concerns. Osman utilizes several theoretical approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Person-Centered Therapy. His areas of interest include but are not limited to trauma, anger issues, anxiety, PTSD and unemployment stress. Osman is bilingual in English and Somali. Osman believes in meeting his clients where they are at in their journey of healing!
Other Team Members
Pamela Thompson, LICSW, LPC
She loves reading, landscaping, family time and taking classes to improve her ability to help her clients.
DeNae Haagenson, M.Ed., LPCC
A Minnesota native, DeNae has raised her family here and is active in her community.
Ashley Thompson, M.Ed., LPCC – SUP
Ashley believes we all have a story but that does not have to define who we become.
Kallie Marsh, M.Ed., LPCC
Biography Kallie is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of North Dakota and Minnesota. She has been a practicing counselor since 2012. After completing her Bachelor of Science from North Dakota State University, double majoring in Psychology and Human Development and Family Science, Kallie continued her education at North Dakota State University where...
Allie Skjonsberg, LICSW
Biography Allie Skjonsberg is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the state of Minnesota and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of North Dakota. After completing her bachelor degree from Concordia College in Moorhead, majoring in social work and minoring in psychology, Allie continued her education at the University of...
Marissa Perry, M. Ed., LPC
Biography Marissa earned a B.S. degree from North Dakota State University in Human Development and Family Science in 2016. Marissa then went on to complete her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling at North Dakota State University’s Counselor Education program. Marissa spent the 2019-2020 school year interning at three different school sites...
Jamie Newberger M.Ed., LPC & LAPC
Biography Jamie earned a B.S. degree from North Dakota State University in Psychology in 2017. She then went on to complete her Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling at North Dakota State University in 2021. During her School Counseling internship, she provided individual and group counseling as well as classroom...
Stephanie Schafer, LPCC, NCC
Biography Stephanie earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and minored in Human Development Family Science and Women and Gender Studies in 2013 from North Dakota State University. She continued her education at NDSU and earned a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2015. She currently is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in North Dakota. ...
Debbie Svobodny, LCSW
Biography Debbie earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Concordia in 2011. She also graduated from the University of North Dakota in 2017 with a masters degree in social work. Debbie is currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of North Dakota. Debbie enjoys working with all people ages 7+. For the...
Sheyenne Hokit, Intern
Sheyenne earned a B.S. degree from North Dakota State University in Human Development and Family Science with an emphasis on Child and Adolescent Development in 2018. She also received a minor in Psychology. Sheyenne is currently a second year Master’s student in Minnesota State University Moorhead Counselor Education program. She is pursuing Clinical Mental Health...
Osman Baar, Clinical Intern
Osman Baar graduated from Minnesota State University (MSUM) with a bachelor’s degree in Health Services Administration and an emphasis in long-term care administration. Currently he is completing his second-year master’s student at MSUM in clinical mental health counseling. He is completing his clinical internship with Birchwood Therapeutic Services while under supervision. Osman has worked in...
Heidi Leckner, LAPC
Biography: Heidi has experience working in community mental health, crisis intervention, and college/university settings. Heidi earned her Master’s in Counselor Education at North Dakota State University. She is currently a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC) in the state of North Dakota. Heidi utilizes a humanistic approach to counseling, which is the belief that each human...