Our Clinical Staff
Heather Cruz
MA, LPCC, DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™
Heather is the founder and Director of Meadows Center for Mental Health Services. She also provides individual therapy, group services, and supervision to graduate level clinical trainees. Heather is passionate about supporting clients in recovering from trauma and coping well with life’s challenges. She believes in using empirically based treatment strategies in therapy, while also helping individuals explore and integrate their personal belief system, culture, and story into their healing journey.
Heather received her Master’s degree in Counseling and Psychological Services through St. Mary’s University of Minnesota and is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). She is a nationally certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) through the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification (DBT-LBC), and is a Minnesota Board Certified Supervisor for LPC and LPCC clinicians. She is also extensively trained in Prolonged Exposure (PE and DBT-PE) to treat PTSD, and is Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Basic trained.
Heather has a background in elementary education and is a licensed teacher. She is a part of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), and welcomes conversations about faith, if this is desired by clients.
Joy Kliber
LICSW, MSW, ACSW
Joy is Licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Previously Elected as an NASW board member in Minnesota and Indiana, Ms. Kliber has also served as adjunct professor, field placement Liaison, and thesis committee member for multiple universities; Having the privilege of supervising some of the finest and most dedicated interns in several states, it is recognized that removing the stigma from the delivery of Mental Health is the next frontier of service.
With national and international experience, her professional mission includes support of each individual to their highest level of adjustment: Practicing mental hygiene and supporting brain health similar to one's dental hygiene. Ms. Kliber's efforts in community health earned Social Work plus Business and Professional Women (BPW) Awards; working with teens at risk, and families.
A significant portion of practice is now devoted to Business and Management Consultation and Employee Assistance Programs which she has served, and in some cases, partnered in their development. Areas of strength include: Work/Life adjustment/Mental Health Management, Grief, Military and Government: Occupational and Family Life Support, Transition, and Co-parenting successfully. Sessions are welcome to include Spirituality and/or previous recovery experiences with chemical or process addiction.
Devoted to improving multigenerational health; one person, one family, one community at a time.
Becky Bunke
MSW, LICSW
Becky received her master’s degree in Social Work from the University of St. Thomas/College of St. Catherine. She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Becky has worked in the social work field for over 18 years. Becky’s professional experience has involved working in a nonprofit mental health center in many different roles such as: children’s mental health case management, community based mental health, outpatient therapy services for co-occurring disorders. She has also worked in the county level with family assessment in child protective services, and also in a juvenile detention center to provide mental health services. Her experience has been individual services; as well as in-home, school systems, and group therapeutic services. She has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with complex issues including depression, anxiety, parent/child relationships issues, attachment disruptions, behavioral/self-regulation issues, communication issues, addiction and trauma. She is currently focusing her practice to work with co- occurring adults using DBT and PE treatment protocols.
Becky is a Nationally Certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and also has competencies in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, faith based counseling, and parenting support. Becky is also an approved clinical supervisor for both the Social Work and BBHT board and is open to working with new practitioners to obtain their license. Becky is very passionate about creating a warm and non-judgmental environment to those she works with, along with open and honest communication. Becky strongly believes in developing relationships with clients to increase the success with any therapeutic changes.
Jenny Langholz (she/her/hers)
MA, LPCC, DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™
Jenny received her master’s degree in Counseling and Psychological Services from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). She has previous experience in a nonprofit setting working with adults, adolescents, children, and families through in-home and outpatient services.
Jenny is trained and nationally certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) through the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification (DBT-LBC). She is trained in Prolonged Exposure (PE and DBT-PE) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to treat PTSD. Jenny has a special interest in helping survivors of trauma reclaim their lives. Jenny has a background in music and religious studies. She enjoys incorporating the arts in her therapeutic approach and welcomes conversations of faith if the client so desires. Jenny believes in creating a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to both be who they are and work towards becoming their best selves.
Donn Schroeder
MSW, LGSW
Originally from Illinois, Donn has a background in theology and the local church. He spent some years in the workforce in the Chicago area, then served two churches in Minnesota and Wisconsin over a 20-year period as a full-time pastor. Donn received his masters degree in clinical social work (MSW) from Widener University, and is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW). Donn specializes in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Narrative Therapy, with experience in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Domestic Violence group therapy. He believes in shaping treatments that build the spirit of a person – their identity, their personal value, and sense of purpose. He’s also a loyal Chicago Cubs fan.
Tim Anderson
MA, LPCC, LADC-S
Tim has been working in the field of chemical dependency and mental health for over ten years. Tim is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Licensed Alcohol Drug Counselor. Tim has his Associate’s Degree in Alcohol and Drug Counseling from Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC); a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota; and a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Psychological Services from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. Tim is also an Adjunct Faculty at RCTC and a board-approved supervisor for interns and candidates seeking licensure in alcohol and drug counseling.
Tim is a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) trained therapist, a DBT Prolonged Exposure (PE) trained therapist, and an EMDRIA Trained Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist. Tim is a cofacilitator for several of our groups, including DBT for Adults, DBT for Substance Use Disorder (SUD), and DBT for Binge-Eating Disorder (BED). Tim enjoys working with clients experiencing complex trauma, severe emotional dysregulation, high levels of distress, and clients with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.
Dana Sanderson
MA, LPCC, LADC-S
Dana received her Master's degree in Professional Studies and Counseling at the University of Minnesota. She is also a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) and board certified clinical supervisor for individuals seeking licensure in alcohol and drug counseling. Dana has eight years of experience in working with individuals in co-occurring treatment settings. She is experienced in working with those who have battled with substance use disorder (SUD's) and she recognizes the impact of complicated grief and trauma has had on these individuals.
The services Dana provides are mental health and chemical health assessments, individual therapy, and group therapy. Dana is a passionate member of the dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) treatment team. Dana also specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, & faith-based counseling (by request). She is trained in the following trauma modalities: Prolonged Exposure (PE & DBT -PE) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
Angela Leonard (she/her/hers)
MSW, LGSW
Angela received her Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Winona State University and is a Licensed Social Worker. She has over 10 years’ experience working with families, individuals, and adolescents in a variety of settings which include, school settings, in home and community. She is trained in and has experience in Trauma Focused Cognitive Therapy (TFCT) and Solution Focused Behavioral Therapy (SFBT). Angela has a passion for working with couples and young adults.
Angela believes in providing a genuine experience that is person centered where clients can feel safe and welcomed. She believes in meeting the client where they are and incorporating their personal experience and beliefs into their treatment.
Amy McGinnis (she/her/hers)
MS
Amy’s passion is to provide a secure and empathetic environment where teens or adults can experience ongoing healing and growth. Amy has a master’s degree in Counseling, with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Counseling, from Hope International University. She has been a part of the Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) team at Meadows Center for three years and provides individual therapy and facilitates DBT Skills Groups. In addition to DBT, Amy specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and welcomes conversations about faith if a client desires.
Laurel Light
LPCC
Laurel has a master’s degree from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota in Counseling Psychology. She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Laurel has eight years of experience working in a residential facility as a mental health practitioner/professional. She has been providing psychotherapy services for the past eight years. Laurel has experience overseeing adult mental health case management services, adult rehabilitative mental health services, and providing licensing supervision. Laurel enjoys working with adults and adolescents. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in therapy sessions to promote wellness and growth.
Deb Erickson
MA, LADC
Deb is a Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC). She received an Associate’s and Bachelor’s degree in Human Services from the University of Phoenix. Her Master’s Degree is from a dual program in Counseling and Psychological Services and Addiction Studies from St. Mary’s University which included a Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Counseling from Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC).
Services Deb provides include individual therapy, couples therapy, and chemical health comprehensive assessments. She has experience working with co-occurring disorders, substance use, grief/loss, anxiety, mood disorders, relationships, trauma, and more. She is also an EMDRIA trained Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist.
Deb considers herself to be eclectic, believing there is no one specific therapy that works best for everyone. She believes we are all unique individuals with no one else like the other and why she will mix and match the tools from all the therapeutic modalities. Her goal is to empower, support, and provide you with the tools necessary to overcome life’s limitations.
Sarah Chang (she/her/hers)
LGSW, MSW
Sarah earned her Master of Social Work from Boston University, and is licensed as a Licensed Graduate Social Worker in Minnesota. She has eight years of experience working with adolescents and adults in education, case management, and acute mental health. Her passion is in supporting adolescents and young adults with an intentional strengths-based focus on the systems that surround and affect their lives. She particularly enjoys working with pregnant and postpartum birthing parents through the unique challenges of pregnancy and postpartum. Sarah has been trained in supporting clients with motivational interviewing, and loves collaborating with clients utilizing an eclectic perspective.
Raised in South Korea and North Carolina, Sarah had a background in history and anthropology before transitioning into social work. She works fulltime in social work research, and provides therapy during select weekday evenings and weekends to increase access to mental health resources. In her free time, Sarah enjoys reading fantasy fiction, watching horror movies, and snuggling up in front of the fireplace with her family.
Mary Kay Sharp
LPCC, MS, RN
Mary Kay is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She received her Master of Science Degree from Winona State in Community Counseling and attended St Mary’s University for numerous graduate classes. She did Living in Process Facilitator Training with Wilson-Schaef Associates, Boulder Montana for five years. She is a Body Mind Vibrance Coach and graduate of the two-year apprentice program with the Hendricks Institute and Foundation for Conscious Living in Santa Barbara California. She got her Bachelor of Science Degree with a minor in Woman’s Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Her background was as a Registered Nurse, having graduated from St Joseph’s School of Nursing in Marshfield WI.
Mary Kay's approach to counseling draws on various techniques and strategies, including body centered principles, practices, tools and exercises. She enjoys facilitating the creation of genuine relationships with self and others and helping remove unconscious commitments which can hold us back from experiencing life fully, authentically and joyfully.
Mary Kay’s experience is varied and wide in areas that include family therapy, chemical dependency, men’s abuse groups, cognitive skills groups, developmental disabilities, and hospice. She is sensitive, compassionate, playful and insightful in her work with individuals, couples, families and groups.
Mary Kay enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and family. She feels especially nourished by time in nature and walks with her dog, Shadow.
Additional Staff
Coreina Yanez
MSW, LGSW
Coreina received her Master's degree in Social Work from Winona State University and is a Licensed Social Worker. She has 10 years of working in the Social Work field with experience providing culturally responsive programs on topics like healthy relationships and self-esteem to children and adolescents. She also has experience working in co-occurring residential settings, adult mental health case management, adult rehabilitative services, and as a mental health practitioner in a residential facility.
Coreina enjoys working with children, adolescents, and caregivers. She is trained in the Attachment Regulation and Competency Framework (ARC), supporting children who have experienced complex trauma and working with families to build strong, healthy relationships. She has a caring and compassionate nature and a passion for supporting individuals throughout their mental health journey. When not working, Coreina enjoys spending time in nature with her pups.
