Therapists

Mark has been providing psychotherapy since 1985 to individuals, couples and groups. He also provides clinical supervision, consultation, and training on a variety of mental health and organizational issues. In addition, Mark is President and Chief Executive Officer of River City Clinic.

Specialties

• Depression and anxiety issues

• Trauma

• Personality Disorders

• Intimacy and relationship concerns including couples counseling

• Work adjustment and performance concerns

• Stress management

• Athletic performance

• Men’s groups

• Clinical supervision. Approved LPC/LPCC Supervisor Designation, Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy

• Measuring outcome and effectiveness of therapy

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Allyson is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor who holds a Master of Science degree in Co-Occurring Disorders Recovery Counseling from Metropolitan State University. She has been working in the helping profession for over 12 years in roles that supported people with serious and persistent mental illness, addiction, chronic homelessness, cognitive disabilities, autism and trauma.

Allyson has experience treating a wide variety of presenting problems such as anxiety, depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, and addiction. She specializes in supporting those who have experienced trauma and women coping with pregnancy and postpartum concerns. She admires the resiliency of her clients and helps them recognize this resilience and build upon their strengths to cope with their symptoms. She strives to encourage autonomy and empowerment within her clients and does so by utilizing the principles of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy. Allyson believes the most significant change can happen when a safe and trusting relationship is developed between client and clinician. She fosters this relationship by utilizing a non-judgmental, collaborative and authentic approach.

Allyson recognizes that it can feel incredibly scary and vulnerable to reach out and say “I need help.” She assures her clients that they are not alone in these feelings and seeking help is one of the strongest and bravest things a person can do.

Specialties

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Trauma

• Pregnancy & Postpartum Concerns

• Addiction

• Sexual and Domestic Violence

• Borderline Personality Disorder

• LGBTQIA+ populations

• Low Self-Esteem

• Sex Positive Therapy

• Interpersonal Conflict

Nikki graduated from University of Augsburg with her Masters of Social Work and holds an LICSW through the State of Minnesota. She works with individuals, couples and adolescent girls (15+). Nikki brings in a strong relational aspect to all of her work with clients, focusing on strengths and client specific goals. She utilizes methods of mindfulness, attachment theory and elements of dialectical behavioral therapy in order to foster connection and trust. In her work with clients, she incorporates a holistic approach, which includes examining the physical, spiritual and mental well being of the client and allowing all components to be addressed and validated as the change work occurs.

In addition to working with issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues and life changes, she has extensive experience in treating chemical abuse, trauma and eating disorders. Nikki identifies as a sex-positive therapist and welcomes clients who want a safe person to work with around sexual identity, transitions, relational issues as they relate to sex, and is an ally to the LQBTQIA community.

Nikki’s relational, supportive and collaborative approach allows her clients to lean into their process and truth in order to find sustainable and exciting change in their lives. Anyone can create the life they want and it happens when you feel safe, accepted, and free to be your true self. With Nikki’s support on this journey, clients’ will connect with new awareness and experience incredible transformation.

Specialties

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Couples

• Relationship Issues

• Motivation and Assertiveness

• LGBTQIA populations

• Life Transitions

• Work Life Balance

• Self-Esteem Issues

• Eating Disorders

• Chemical Abuse

• Spirituality

• Holistic Health

• Sex Positive

Linda is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who brings 30 years of working with children, adolescents, and parents to River City Clinic. Linda’s experience includes work with depression, anxiety, trauma, bullying, family change, school refusal, chemical use health, suicidal ideation and self-harm. Linda creates a warm accepting atmosphere to her work with clients. She believes building a trusting relationship assists individuals to share their struggles and increase motivation and understanding to address the problems. Linda has worked in family centered programs, schools and psychiatric hospitalization, and also understands special education/IEP programming and needs.

Therapeutic interventions include: Person Centered CBT, Motivation Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, EMDR (EMDRIA certified), and Rational Emotive Therapy.

Specialties

• Depression and Anxiety in children, adolescents, and adults

• Trauma

• Chemical Use Health

• Families and Parenting

• Motivation

• Diverse populations including LGBT

• Grief and Loss

• Self-Esteem

• Bullying

• Special Education

• Family Change

Linda believes building a trusting relationship assists individuals to share their struggles and increase motivation and understanding to address the problems.

Dr. Schirvar works with children, adolescents and families who are struggling with developmental and behavioral issues, poor functioning and social skills, emotional dysregulation, and learning problems. With a background in Child Development, Attachment Research, Parent Education and Educational Psychology, she brings an eclectic blend of theory and practice to her work assisting patients with specific behaviors as well as parenting issues by strengthening families and redirecting difficult behaviors. She also addresses testing concerns, school advocacy, educational planning and family goal setting. She has a particular specialty with developmentally advanced students and their families and is the Minnesota Liaison to the national organization SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of Gifted Students). She often speaks publicly on these and related topics to parent groups, medical providers, clinicians and educators.

Her philosophy is that all families have strengths, apparent or yet to be discovered, and she works to empower and support families to maximize their strengths together. With the therapeutic setting serving as a guide, she uses a warm and practical approach to affirm individuals and families to realize strengths while replacing unhelpful behaviors.

Specialties

• Socio-emotional needs of Gifted

• Anxiety, Depression, OCD (children & adolescents)

• Emotional & Behavioral Disturbances

• Noncompliance- Resistance and Protesting

• Family cohesion and conflict

• ADHD and Executive Functioning

• Temper Tantrums

• Parent Coaching

• Educational planning and School collaboration

• Emotionally sensitive and intense children & adolescents

• Psychoeducational seminars for parents, practitioners and schools

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As a Marriage and Family Therapist, Ryan seeks to assist individuals, couples and families by addressing anxiety, depression or life dissatisfaction. These issues may cause individual conflict or relational interruptions. It is Ryan’s belief that a systems approach is the most beneficial because even an individual can have an impact on the entire system. His goal is to assist others to identify and understand their own strengths and weakness as you are the expert of your life. He believes that a beneficial therapeutic relationship is rooted in trust and positive connections.

Ryan has more than 15 years experience working with children with autism. He also has experience with adolescents and adults. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, Ryan has worked with couples, both married and dating, dealing with infidelity, grief, loss of connection, or contemplating divorce. Ryan is an advocate for marriage and seeks to help couples either work together to improve their relationship or find a kind and amicable way to separate. Ryan is certified in Prepare and Enrich, and has experience with premarital counseling.

Specialties

• Anxiety

• Depression

• PTSD

• Family Conflict

• Children and adolescence

• Spirituality and faith

• Autism

• Infidelity

• Sexual abuse

• Grief and loss

• Parent coaching