Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Debbi Topel
MA, LMFT

Director of Operations
Debbi Topel <br>MA, LMFT<br>

About

In therapy, Debbi enjoys integrating neurophysiology into her sessions, educating clients and applying this information to their care in layman’s terms.  She collaborates with each client to both create and engage in their plan for healing.  Furthermore, she makes a practice of incorporating the entire person: body, mind, soul and spirit in her work.  Debbi has long-term experience with clients of various cultures, including U.S. citizens and immigrants/refugees.  She works with clients aged 13 through the lifespan to develop an expanding ability to be present, whole and free.

Education

Debbi earned her Master of Arts degree in Family Psychology from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. She has been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1998.  In addition to other educational opportunities, she has pursued advanced training and certification in the treatment of complex trauma and dissociation since 2011.

Special areas of interest:

  • Anxiety/Phobias/Obsessive Compulsive Disorder/Panic
  • Depression
  • Anger
  • PTSD/Trauma/Abuse/Neglect
  • Complex Trauma/Dissociation
  • EMDR Therapy
  • Emotional Dysregulation
  • Impulse Control
  • Faith-based/Christian/Spirituality
  • Life Transitions
  • Divorce
  • Parenting
  • Communication/Conflict Resolution
  • Codependency/Relational Issues
  • Self-esteem/Self-image
  • Stress Management
  • Women’s Issues
  • Lifestyle and Mental Health

Licensure, Certifications, Affiliations &
Evidence Based Specialties

  • MN Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #0920
  • Trained in PREPARE/ENRICH
  • Certified Adaptive Internal Relational (AIR) Network Model Therapist
  • Member of Minnesota Association of Christian Counselors

Accepted Insurance:

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • HealthPartners
  • BHP
  • Cigna
  • Medica/UBH/Optum
  • Minnesota MA
  • Preferred One
  • Aetna
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UCare
We recommend you call your insurance company to ensure accurate information about your coverage.
Private pay is available for those not utilizing insurance.  A sliding fee scale may be an option with some of our providers.
We are unable to bill Medicare, even in collaboration with another insurance plan.

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Other Team Members

Carolyn Twist <br> MA, LMFT<br>
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Carolyn Twist
MA, LMFT

Carrie utilizes a holistic approach building on strengths with sensitivity to client’s values and spirituality.
Debbi Topel <br>MA, LMFT<br>
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Debbi Topel
MA, LMFT

In therapy, Debbi enjoys integrating neurophysiology into her sessions, educating clients and applying this information to their care in layman’s terms.
Tracy Kaye Swanson <br> MA, LPCC<br>
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Tracy Kaye Swanson
MA, LPCC

Tracy brings compassion and warmth to therapy. She focuses on individuals and their innate value and worth while working from a competency based approach.
Marleen Meyer <br> MSSW, LICSW, MBA<br>
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Marleen Meyer
MSSW, LICSW, MBA

Marleen has over 30 years of experience in the mental health field providing services to all age groups.
Kathryn N Hall <br> PsyD, LP<br>
Clinical Psychologist

Kathryn N Hall
PsyD, LP

She has over 20 years of clinical experience and has been licensed as a Psychologist since 1997.
Chelsea Carlson <br>MSW, LMSW, LICSW<br>
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Chelsea Carlson
MSW, LMSW, LICSW

Chelsea has served individuals in every age group, as well as families and groups.
Joi Simpson <br> MA, LMFT<br>
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Joi Simpson
MA, LMFT

Joi has a passion to assist her clients to find healing, a renewed sense of purpose and to develop their best-self.