THERAPISTS
JENNIFER GATZKE- OWNER/PARTNER
Licensed Master Addiction Counselor
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Certified Counselor Supervisor
BIO:
Everyone has a story. We are all a work in progress—and our lives are intricately woven with impactful chapters, some of which are yet to be written. Some parts of your story may include broken pieces, struggles, pain, and loss. I believe that these chapters are part of the journey and can be a catalyst for opportunity and growth. As a therapist, I consider it a privilege to both hear about your story and to hold space for whatever you may be navigating in life. I believe that every person has the capacity to fulfill their true potential and to find the light within. Whatever you are going through, my hope is to guide, challenge, and empower you in changing your narrative. Here’s to starting your chapter of overcoming and resilience!
Professionally, I am dually licensed as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Licensed Master Addiction Counselor (LMAC).
Counseling approaches and areas of professional competence include the following: Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT); Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT); Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy; Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT); Motivational Interviewing (MI); Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET); and Transtheoretical Model (TTM)/stages of change.
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LORY HELLMAN- OWNER/PARTNER
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Certified Counselor Supervisor
BIO:
Lory Hellman LPCC/CCMHC Certified Counselor Supervisor has been doing therapy for 13 years. She is trained in EMDR, DBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to name a few. Lory will be seeing adults with trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, and other life stressors. She also has training in dual diagnoses and has experience in integrating mental health services while people are receiving addiction treatment. This is a stressful and difficult time in the world, and Lory is very excited to assist clients in finding a beacon of hope in their life to help them feel more at peace.
REBECCA MCCONNACHIE- OWNER/PARTNER
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Certified Counselor Supervisor
BIO:
Hello, I’m Becki McConnachie.
I have a strong belief in the resilience of people. I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal with support and guidance. Therapeutically, I use an eclectic approach to therapy with a strong cognitive behavioral component; however, I also use other techniques as appropriate.
Professionally, I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Certified Counselor Supervisor within the state of ND. I have almost 30 years of experience in the counseling field. Equally, I have many years of service as a board member with the ND counseling associations. I hope to use this experience to provide crisis debriefing within our community. Specifically, I am interested in working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, grief/bereavement, and caregiver support. Other interests include working with couples and providing group therapy.
As a therapist at Beacon Counseling Services, I am excited to guide others on their journey to hope and healing!
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HEATHER IBACH- OWNER/PARTNER
Licensed Master Addiction Counselor
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
BIO:
Hi! I am an addiction counselor and clinical social worker; treating mental health and addiction related issues. I have been in the addiction field for 10 years and the mental health field for 4 years. I have been trained in several different therapy techniques including: DBT, CBT, TF-CBT, EMDR, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and others. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults struggling with a number of different stressors and am able to provide therapy to dual diagnosis clients using an integrated approach. It is my passion to help navigate clients through difficult times and bring hope for a brighter tomorrow!
TORI MCCONNACHIE- OWNER/PARTNER
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
BIO:
Hello and Welcome! My name is Tori. I am a therapist who feels very passionate about helping children and adolescents feel confident, secure, and empowered. I specialize in helping individuals ages 3 to 24 as well as their families to heal, grow, and thrive as they face life’s difficulties, big emotions, and challenging behaviors. I believe it is essential in therapy to provide a space and therapeutic experience which honors each individual and their strengths while also encouraging playfulness and creativity. Taking each client’s and family’s individual needs into consideration, I utilize a combination of different evidence-based approaches in which I have training, including Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Child Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), as well as other play-based interventions including sand-tray and art modalities. I consider it a privilege to be a part this journey with you, your child, and/or your family. Thank you for taking the first step and visiting our website.
ERIN KING- CLINICIAN
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
BIO:
Hi, I’m Erin King.
Our journey through life can provide us with many positive experiences as well as difficult ones. Finding ways to cope and process the difficulties in life is what I strive to help individuals with. As your therapist, I will join with you to tap into your inner strength and learn new skills to navigate life’s complications in finding your path forward.
Professionally, I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I use a combination of evidence-based modalities tailored to each person to best help them in their journey. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) , Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and First Episode Psychosis (FEP) to name a few. I look forward to embarking on your healing journey with you!
LAURA GITTER- CLINICIAN
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Addiction Counselor
BIO:
When experiencing a difficult time in your life, it can be overwhelming and too much to handle alone. For some it is hard to seek outside help and support, but when you do take that first step to ask for help it can be a great relief. You are resilient and therapy can assist you in meeting your goals.
Each person and situation is unique, and I believe it is important to use different approaches based on an individual’s need. My clinical interests include treatment of depression, anxiety, stress, panic, grief, and couples counseling. I also have extensive experience in working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
I am dually licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC). I have 22 years of experience, primarily working with adults. Being dually licensed allows for integrating focus on both mental health and substance use. I am trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy- Level 1, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), among others.
Take the next step and contact Beacon today! I look forward to working with you.
BERNADETTE SCOTT- CLINICIAN
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
BIO:
Hello!
My name is Bernadette Scott and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I work with a wide range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, self-harming behaviors, attachment wounds, disordered eating and other various life stressors. I work with adults ages 18 and older. I have specialized training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I utilize various techniques and do not believe in a one size fits all approach to counseling. We are all unique individuals and will require different approaches as we go through this beautiful (and oftentimes messy) experience called life! Treatment plans will be individualized and tailored to each person and in relation to their presenting concerns. I have a special interest in incorporating religion and faith based practices into the counseling process if this is desired by clients. Additionally, I have a strong passion for walking alongside college aged students as they transition into their new phase of life. This is often a confusing and challenging time for young adults; if this is you I would be honored to walk with you during this time of growth and change!
PATRICK JOYCE- CLINICIAN
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
BIO:
I am honored to be starting a new chapter of my career with Beacon Counseling. I am motivated to work in private practice. I have a valuable skillset of clinical training combined with life experiences that can be used to effectively aid individuals experiencing issues in life.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I believe meeting clients where they are, both mentally and emotionally, is the best way to start the therapeutic process to healing. I am experienced in helping individuals address behavioral health concerns that include depression, anxiety, mood issues, grief, trauma, psychosis, and other life stressors.
As a combat military veteran, I especially identify with service members who struggle with PTSD and addiction issues. I understand dealing with the stigma of trauma that current and retired service members experience. Because of my background, I’m eager to assist military personnel wherever they are in their journey with trauma and road to recovery.
In treating clients, I use a combination of evidence-based modalities tailored to each person to best help them in their therapeutic journey. I have been trained in the following therapeutic modalities: CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy. I am certified in EMDR, DBT, and TF-CBT. I’m also a State Certified Military Peer Support Specialist.
My background involves serving the North Dakota National Guard for twenty years, providing prevention services with the ND Department of Human Services, and working as a therapist and providing crisis services on the Crisis Response Team at West Central Human Service Center.
I would love to assist you in taking the next step in your life whenever you are ready.
DAVID LARSON- COUNSELING INTERN
Master Level Counseling Intern
BIO:
I am a student in the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Colorado Christian University. My work history over the last four years has included employment at a residential psychiatric treatment center for adolescents, a homeless shelter, and a case management program for probationers.
I am drawn to the counseling field because of my belief in the healing nature of therapeutic relationships. Throughout history, people have been drawn back to the same preoccupations: love, death, work, spirituality, relationships, and similar conditions of life. I believe that a deeper understanding of the self can lead to more acceptance of the full range of our emotions, as well as greater freedom to break out of troublesome patterns of relating to others and ourselves. At its heart, my work is to provide a relationship that helps you learn and grow.
As a student, I am being trained for generalist practice and don’t have any clinical specialties yet. Some clinical issues I am interested in learning more about include depression and anxiety, psychosis, somatic issues, developmental trauma, grief and loss, personality disorders, and self-harm/eating disorders. I am also interested in the connection between mental health and physical health, especially in the case of people (of all ages, but especially children) affected by chronic pain or neuromuscular disease and similar disorders. Finally, perhaps not surprisingly for a student at a Christian university, I am interested in spiritual matters and am comfortable providing faith-based counseling to clients who want that approach. Theoretically, I am most influenced by person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, existential, and psychodynamic theories.
I practice pro bono under the clinical supervision of Rebecca McConnachie and the faculty supervision of Jeffrey White. I look forward to meeting you and learning what has led you to seek counseling.