Good therapy starts with real human connection.
At North Shore Mental Health Services, we believe meaningful therapy begins with feeling safe enough to be fully yourself.
We offer inclusive, trauma-informed therapy for individuals, couples, families, and teens in Duluth. Our approach is collaborative, relational, and grounded in authentic human connection – because lasting change happens when people feel genuinely seen, understood, and supported.
Our approach centers genuine relationships, emotional safety, and care that feels personal rather than transactional.
Therapy should feel human.
We know therapy can feel vulnerable, especially if previous experiences left you feeling disconnected, judged, or misunderstood.
At NSMHS, we strive to create therapy that feels approachable, collaborative, and grounded in real life. Our therapists bring warmth, curiosity, authenticity, compassion and sometimes even a little bit of humor into the therapy room because meaningful change happens when people feel comfortable showing up honestly and being fully themselves.
We see our clients as whole people — not diagnoses, labels, or problems to fix.
Built on care – for clients and clinicians.
North Shore Mental Health Services was built on the belief that therapists provide better care when they are genuinely supported themselves.
Too often, mental health care becomes centered around productivity, overloaded schedules, and burnout. We wanted to create a practice where therapists have the time, balance, and support needed to be fully present for the people they work with.
That commitment extends to how we care for our clients. We are an anti-racist, body-positive, sexuality and gender-affirming practice committed to creating therapy that feels respectful, inclusive, and culturally responsive.
We proudly support LGBTQIA+ individuals, neurodivergent clients, BIPOC communities, and people exploring identity, gender, relationships, and sexuality. Our goal is simple: to create a space where people feel welcomed, respected, and able to show up fully as themselves.
“Catch me up, fill me in, what has this world felt like for you?”
Meet Our Team
We’re a small team with a wide range of personalities, specialties, perspectives, and lived experiences.
Each therapist brings something different into the therapy room, and that’s intentional. We want clients to find someone they genuinely connect with, because the right therapeutic relationship matters.
Whether you’re looking for support around trauma, anxiety, identity exploration, relationships, neurodivergence, or life transitions, we encourage you to explore our therapist profiles and find the person who feels like the best fit for you.
Angie Segner, MA, LPCC, RYT
Angie works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, and relationship challenges. She brings a compassionate, HAES®-aligned and feminist approach to therapy, helping clients reconnect with themselves and build a healthier relationship with their emotions, bodies, and lives.
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She/Her
As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor I work with clients who are varied across gender, age, ethnicity, religious, and sexual orientations. I’m a graduate of the University of Minnesota Duluth and Adler Graduate School with a master’s degree in Adlerian Psychotherapy. My background includes extensive work in the field of eating disorders as well as chemical dependency and experience working in the LGBTQIA+ community. Since my move back to Duluth in 2014 I’ve broadened my practice to encompass more general mental health issues in addition to my specialty work. I work with people experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and general life obstacles including job changes, parenting, and loss. I am also trained in both level 1 IFS and EMDR. I work from a feminist lens that focuses on gender and how the mental health of women-identified folks has been impacted by bias and oppression. I am passionately HAES® aligned and anti-diet and love working with people ready to confront their relationship with diet culture.
In my free time I’m a lover of nature, animals, my family, the awesome city of Duluth and the Minnesota northland. I have two children who teach me more about life than I’ve ever learned from a book. I am a registered yoga instructor and enjoy working on my own practice as well as bringing those philosophies into my therapy work.
Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy Approved LPCC Clinical Supervisor
Professional/Clinical Memberships: Association for Women in Psychology, Minnesota Counseling Association, North American Society of Adlerian Psychology
Contact me: 218.270. 5055 or angie@northshoremhs.com
Jessica Sweeney MSW, LICSW
Jessica supports adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, identity exploration, and life transitions. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in helping clients discover their strengths, deepen self-understanding, and create meaningful change.
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She/Her
I believe you deserve a life of balance, connection, and joy. I enjoy working with adults from varying backgrounds who are looking to feel supported and heard. My work focuses on finding inherent strengths that lead individuals to the best versions of themselves in a world full of uncertainty. Clients I serve often struggle to adjust to life changes, depression, anxiety, traumatic memories, grief, and gender identity.
In sessions with me you can expect to learn how to cope with life’s challenges, an exploration of how patterns were established, and support in identifying things about yourself you would like to challenge and others you would like to enhance. And likely you’ll laugh some as I believe laughter has its place in the therapy process.
I believe the therapist-client relationship is a partnership in which I walk beside you to help you see your path towards a more content life with the necessary healing. Ultimately my focus is to assist you with meeting your goals and helping you develop the life and connections you are seeking.
I look forward to having the opportunity to connect with you and assist in propelling your life forward.
Contact me: 218.270.5384 or Jess@NorthShoremhs.com
Megan Ferge MSW, LICSW
Megan works with young adults and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, and major life changes. She helps clients better understand themselves, strengthen self-compassion, and feel more connected to who they are.
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She/Her
I come here believing this: the relationship we have with ourselves is the center of how we show up in the world and experience all aspects of life. It’s quite common that we all could use some repair with this relationship from time to time. I work with young adults and any individuals who are struggling with understanding who they are and where they fit into the world. This may include difficulties with depression, anxiety, interpersonal/family conflicts, trauma, adjustments towards change in life and stress. You can leave therapy better understanding yourself, equipped with internal and external resources, and feel more capable.
An internal family systems approach is used to help someone better understand all of who they are and why they might remain stuck in ways of thinking, feeling and reacting. When we learn to befriend all of who we are, we engage with ourselves, others, and the world in a more compassionate, curious and confident way. I will teach you how to do this.
It is my hope that I can cultivate a safe space where one can reconnect with their inherent strength, learn new ways of coping with discomfort, and generate a more desirable way of existing with themselves, others and the world. You can always expect me to bring my humanness, silliness and all to the process. Come pull up a chair (or screen) and join me!
Contact me: 218.303.9528 or Megan@NorthShoreMHS.com
Christine Squier LPCC
Christine supports individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, and life transitions. She believes therapy is a space to build self-acceptance, uncover personal strengths, and become more comfortable showing up authentically.
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She/Her
Since 2007 I’ve worked with individuals who experience co-occurring disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-worth and challenges adjusting to life changes. I use strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Strength Based Therapies. I carry a Humanistic philosophy in connecting with others, which are the core skills of listening, reflection and focusing on a person’s positive potential.
In my years creating a therapeutic setting for individuals and groups what I’ve enjoyed most is getting to know their authentic self, the side they may keep hidden from others. While the reduction or acceptance of distress is a focus of therapy, so is the process of learning how to appreciate and be kind to yourself. Therapy isn’t about becoming a different person, it’s about finding confidence and comfort with being your full, present self.
I have a strong passion for work related to diversity and equity. I value creating space for individuals and groups to reflect upon their own bias and the impact this bias has in their lives. My professional work in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion started in 2011 with facilitating organizational and group trainings. I am committed to continuing anti-racist work within the field of mental health and therapy.
My outside of work interests include my own anti-racist journey, going to local estate sales, singing loudly in the car and exploring national parks and theme parks. I try, every day, to raise a confident, socially aware and kind daughter. I value being a community member in Duluth and look forward to helping to decrease the distress while promoting mental wellness of my fellow community members.
Professional Accomplishments:
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy
- Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy
- BBHT approved LPC and LPCC supervisor
- Nationally Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist
Contact me: Christine@NorthShoremhs.com or 218.270.9757
Sonja Wildwood MA, LPCC
Sonja works with children, teens, adults, and families seeking support through trauma, anxiety, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Her approach blends mindfulness, creativity, and evidence-based therapies to support healing, growth, and self-discovery.
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She/Her
I believe that therapy can provide deep healing, powerful growth and personal transformation. I work with clients through a variety of means including holding space for talking, using mindfulness and silence, writing, connecting to and working with the body, and through art and play.
I work with a trauma informed, person-centered, and social justice lens from several modalities including internal family systems, psychodynamic, narrative, and attachment-focused and experiential play therapy. I am trained in dialectical behavioral and cognitive-behavioral therapy (DBT & CBT). I tend to lead with strengths-based interventions. I work with most ages including kids (ages 8 & up), teens, and adults. I also enjoy working with parents & other family members when that is a good fit. We will develop a plan for our work together and check-in along the way.
I grew up in northern Minnesota and attended the University of MN Duluth for my undergraduate education in International Studies. I graduated from Saint Mary’s University in South Minneapolis in 2014 with a master’s degree in Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor since 2016 and have worked in multiple settings with children, teens, and adults including skills-based therapeutic support (ARMHS & CTSS) and therapy in residential, day treatment, and community-based outpatient mental health settings.
I am a mom and enjoy spending time with my family, being outside, plant medicine and gardening, a good mystery novel, travel, and am a life-long learner.
I work part-time on Thursdays, Fridays, and some Saturdays. Level 1 trained with the Internal Family Systems Counselling Association (Canada) Home – IFSCA ; Nationally Certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) TF-CBT Certification Program – Official Website; Member of the Minnesota Counseling Association MnCA | The Minnesota Counseling Association; past member and co-chair of the South St. Louis County Mental Health Local Advisory Council; Licensed in both MN and WI.
Contact me at Sonja@northshoremhs.com or 218.409.6377
Savannah Johnson MA, LAMFT
Savannah works with individuals, couples, families, and children navigating change, grief, relationship challenges, and personal growth. She creates a welcoming and supportive space where clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered.
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She/Her
Hey there, I am Savannah! Welcome to North Shore Mental Health Services! I am glad you are here! Life can be a roller coaster. At times we stick our arms in the air enjoying the ride, and other times, we close our eyes and get scared. This shows how difficult and scary our journey through life can be. As a therapist and as a human being, I want you to feel welcomed, safe, and heard. Everyone has their own unique story. Our stories are what makes us who we are. You are truly the expert of your own life, and I will walk alongside you, listen with empathy, and meet you where you are at. You do not have to face it alone. Let’s ride this roller coaster together!
I value the importance of creating a non-judgemental, open space where everyone can share their vulnerabilities, struggles, resiliency, and stories. I will come forward with kindness, support, and care. This will be a collaborative experience together, with you, and your family. We can only change if we are ready to change. Change is truly a scary thing. I want to help normalize these scary feelings together.
I am passionate about working with those who are dealing with transitions and changes in their lives whether that means with individuals, families, couples, children, adolescents, or adults. These transitions may look like grief and loss, transitioning to college, or others. Humans are meant to be connected to their inner-being and those around them. Diane Gehart said, “Being connected to other people – listening and being heard – allows us to remember who we were, who we are, and who we are becoming.” In this therapeutic space, we will work together to empower who you are becoming.
I graduated from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota with a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and am currently working towards licensure under supervision. I am a certified facilitator through the Prepare & Enrich program that focuses on helping couples build strong and resilient relationships. When I am not practicing therapy, I love to hike, go horseback riding, and explore new things with my husband. I look forward to meeting you and hearing your story
Contact me at 218.461.8959 or Savannah@NorthShoremhs.com
Bethani Kepler, MA
Bethani works with adults and young adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship concerns, ADHD, autism, and identity exploration. She is especially passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+, transgender, and neurodivergent individuals through affirming and collaborative care.
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One of my long-standing goals has always been to work with individuals in the Twin Ports area (Duluth and Superior). I began my career on the Fond du Lac reservation, and it was always a personal aspiration of mine to return and support individuals with their mental health. Although I won’t be relocating up north anytime soon, I’m still able to provide excellent care through telehealth.
I take a holistic approach to my clients and employ a collaborative, person-centered methodology to assist them in uncovering, exploring, and gaining insight into their lives. My ultimate aim is to reduce their stress and help them attain a profound sense of wellness. I firmly believe that empathy, compassion, a sense of humor, creativity, and unwavering support can empower people to gain confidence in themselves as complete individuals. My mission revolves around helping clients enhance their relationships with themselves and their inner experiences.
Diversity and inclusion hold a special place in my heart, and I am deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, safe environment for all individuals, irrespective of their gender, sexual orientation, political affiliation, race, ethnicity, religious or spiritual background, or any other factors. I particularly find fulfillment in supporting and collaborating with LGBTQ and transgender individuals of all ages.
I provide therapy for individuals grappling with various challenges, including relationship conflicts, ADHD, Autism, LBGTQ+ relationships, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, schizophrenia, personality disorders, mood disorders, attachment trauma, survivors of complex trauma, and adjustment disorders. To address these issues, I draw upon a range of therapeutic modalities, including art therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, feminist therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mindfulness skills. I also provide sex-positive therapy and support individuals in non-traditional relationships. I take great pleasure in working with a wide range of people, with a particular focus on young adults and adults who identify as LGBTQ, transgender, or neurodivergent. Together, we can navigate the complexities of your unique journey toward mental health and personal growth.
Outside of my professional life, I’ve been a professional, award-winning artist for nearly a decade and have showcased my art in exhibitions across the country. My creative pursuits encompass oil painting, acrylic painting, encaustic painting, yoga, jewelry making, sketching, and other art forms. In my spare time, I enjoy baking, watching Star Wars, creating artwork, and exploring the Twin Cities with my partner, as well as spending quality time with my beloved cats.
Contact me at Bethani@NorthShoremhs.com or visit https://tidycal.com/bethanikeplerlpcc/north-shore-mental-health-services to set up a free consultation.
Katie Johnson, MA
Katie supports individuals navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, family dynamics, and life transitions. She takes a holistic and compassionate approach, helping clients build self-awareness, resilience, and a greater sense of balance.
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She/Her
I believe everyone has the capacity for change and growth, and my role as a therapist is to support and facilitate this journey in whatever way it may look like for you. In our sessions, we will work collaboratively to explore multigenerational family dynamics, core values, and emotional expression. My goal is to empower you with the tools and insights needed to build resilience, enhance self-awareness, and work toward a sense of balance in your life. I work from a holistic perspective, providing empathy and caring in a judgment free space.
I strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all clients. I work with individuals of all age ranges, sexual and gender orientations, socioeconomic statuses, and cultural backgrounds. Understanding and respecting the diverse experiences of my clients is something I prioritize, as I strive to provide culturally competent and affirming care. I have experience in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, and working through difficult life transitions.
I graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato with my master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. I am currently under supervision and working towards licensure for my Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). In my personal life, I enjoy all things outdoors, reading and playing cribbage with friends and my partner.
Contact me at Katie@NorthShoremhs.com
Samantha Rohl, MA
Samantha helps clients navigate relationship challenges, sexuality, gender exploration, trauma, and personal growth. She combines a holistic, trauma-informed approach with creative therapies to help clients better understand themselves and their experiences.
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Embarking on a journey of change can feel overwhelming, yet it offers profound opportunities for growth and healing. As a therapist, I provide support, insight, and tools to help individuals navigate transformation with resilience and self-discovery. I believe therapy should be a collaborative experience, allowing clients to explore their emotions, challenges, and strengths in a safe and affirming space.
With a master’s in Art Therapy and Counseling from Southwestern College-Santa Fe and certification in human sexuality, I take a holistic, trauma-informed, and person-centered approach. I have extensive experience working with diverse populations, including at-risk youth, individuals in addiction recovery, and survivors of abuse. My specialties include relationship dynamics, intimacy, sexuality, and gender exploration. I am passionate about helping clients cultivate self-awareness, strengthen relationships, and develop a greater sense of empowerment.
For those drawn to creative expression, I integrate art therapy to facilitate deeper insight and healing. Artistic skill isn’t required—just a willingness to explore and express oneself authentically. Creativity can be a powerful tool for processing emotions and uncovering new perspectives, offering an alternative to traditional talk therapy. My goal is to provide a space where clients feel free to engage with their emotions in a way that feels natural and meaningful to them.
Beyond my work, I find balance and inspiration in nature through hiking, paddleboarding, and swimming. These experiences, along with my passion for creative expression, ground me and shape my therapeutic approach. Traveling full-time in my RV allows me to embrace change and adaptability—values I encourage in my clients as they navigate their own personal growth.
Contact me at Samantha@NorthShoreMHS.com or 218.270.5055
Lisa Feikema, LGSW
Lisa works with teens and adults facing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, identity concerns, and relationship challenges. She believes healing happens through connection and creates a calm, supportive environment where clients feel seen and valued.
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Hi there. Hola!
I believe that incredible healing can happen within the context of supportive relationships, and that’s the foundation of the therapy space that I provide. I strive to provide clients with a place where they feel seen, heard, and validated. I connect with clients as a team to process their past, navigate present life, and move towards an intentional future they’ve hoped for.
I embrace the fact that all people have good within them. At times, we’ve all faced moments where that goodness feels buried under other actions or emotions. I seek the goodness in others and incline them towards seeing it within themselves. A goal I hold is to offer clients a space where they can show up authentically. One way I do this is by being authentically myself and maintaining a calm and regulated nervous system to create a safe space for clients.
I focus my practice on working with adults and teens who are seeking treatment for trauma, facing struggles with depression, grief, identity, anxiety, parenting issues, relationship issues, mood disorders, and a variety of other challenges. In doing so, I draw on many interventions and modalities that are client centered, mindfulness based, and connect thoughts and emotions to the behaviors and patterns we find ourselves in.
Outside of the office, I am often outside and have found a new hobby in sitting next to Lake Superior. Being in nature feeds my soul and restores me. I’m a wife and a mother, and I am continually doing my own work and healing journey to show up as the best version of myself. I’m a recent transplant to northern Minnesota, and I’m enjoying getting to know the area and people who live here!
Contact me at Lisa@NorthShoremhs.com or 218.241.6677
Stephanie Burrow, MA LPCC
Stephanie specializes in supporting teens and adults healing from trauma and difficult life experiences. Using approaches such as EMDR and Trauma-Focused CBT, she helps clients build greater self-trust, resilience, and emotional safety.
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Hello! My name is Stephanie. I’m a licensed professional clinical counselor. I am a trauma-focused therapist who works with teens (15+) and adults of all ages and life paths. I support clients in processing difficult experiences and building a stronger sense of safety, clarity, and self-trust. I use evidence-based approaches like EMDR and Trauma-Focused CBT, while keeping therapy collaborative, flexible, and grounded in real life using a psychodynamic approach.
I believe therapy works best when you feel understood and respected. I strive to create a culturally inclusive, nonjudgmental space where your identity, background, and lived experiences are honored. Collaboratively, we’ll move at a pace that feels right for you—focusing not just on coping, but on healing and meaningful change. I look forward to our work together.
Contact me at Stephanie@NorthShoremhs.com or 612.470.6884
Sophie Tomsky, LICSW
Sophie is a Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist who works with adults navigating trauma, neurodivergence, identity exploration, and personal healing. She helps clients develop greater self-compassion, connection, and trust in their own inner wisdom.
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Healing happens when someone holds space for your truth without trying to fix or rush it. In that space, your own wisdom can finally breathe.
I am a Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist, blending trauma healing with energy work to help you meet every part of yourself with compassion. IFS uses a guided meditative approach to bring healing to the inner world, where every part of you has a voice and a role. Through guided exploration, fragmented or protective aspects of us find safety and belonging, creating an inner ecosystem rooted in Self-leadership and trust. Every path here is collaborative. You bring your truth, I bring presence and skill, and together we cultivate the ground where wholeness can take root and bloom.
I work with adults from all walks of life. I have a special interest in supporting survivors and neurodivergent individuals.
I am autistic, genderqueer, and multiply disabled (she/her), and I bring lived experience as a survivor of complex trauma. For more information about me see Sophietomsky.com
Contact me at SophieTomskyTherapy@gmail.com
Kylie Rokus, LICSW
Kylie supports adults experiencing trauma, stress, nervous system dysregulation, and life challenges. Her somatic and trauma-informed approach helps clients reconnect with themselves, process difficult experiences, and cultivate a deeper sense of safety and empowerment.
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Are you looking for support as you navigate day to day stressors, or to explore deeper wounds like past trauma? I am a clinical social worker, with 7 years of experience, who supports everyday folks as they navigate current stressors and past trauma. I work with adults (18+) of all ages, with a wide variety of identities. My therapeutic approach is rooted in Somatic Experiencing (SE), a type of therapy that aims to help individuals come home to their bodies and resolve the impact of past trauma. I honor and respect clients’ cultural differences and lived experiences with oppression in our society, with the ultimate goal of practicing anti-oppressive therapy.
I have a Master’s of Social Work degree from the College of St. Scholastica, and have done intensive post-graduate training in Somatic Experiencing, nervous system informed approaches, and DBT. I am also a Board of Social Work approved Clinical Supervisor.
Individuals who find themselves in my office often want to explore the intersection of mind and body, are looking for support and skills, or want to process traumatic experiences using Somatic Experiencing or ARTherapy. I work with the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as the neurodivergent community. In my office, you can expect to be empowered to make choices and express preferences, encouraged to be more gentle with yourself. My goals in therapy are to create a space that feels safe, supportive, and collaborative.
In my free time, I am likely curled up with one of my cats reading or crocheting; spending time in my garden; or hiking with family and friends.
Contact me at Kylie@NorthShoremhs.com or 218.514.7966
Rooted in the North Shore community.
Most of our therapists live here, hike here, and love this area for the same reasons many of our clients do.
There’s something about Duluth and the North Shore — the lake, the seasons, and the strong sense of community — that shapes the way many people experience connection, stress, restoration, and belonging.
We’re proud to be part of this community and honored to receive referrals through word of mouth, local physicians, organizations like Trans Northland, and fellow community providers throughout the region.
We’re part of this community, not just a business operating within it.
Trained, licensed, and continually learning.
Our clinicians hold licenses across multiple disciplines, including:
- LICSW — Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- LPCC — Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- LMFT — Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
We value ongoing learning because thoughtful therapy requires curiosity, growth, and staying responsive to the evolving needs of the people we support.
You don’t have to have everything figured out before reaching out.
Whether you’re navigating a difficult season, feeling disconnected from yourself, exploring identity, working through trauma, or simply wanting life to feel different, therapy can create space for greater clarity, healthier patterns, and a deeper connection to yourself.
We’re here to meet you with compassion, authenticity, and care.