OUR THERAPIST
Teresia Mortenson, MSW, LICSW
ABOUT ME | I am a Brainerd Lakes area native, who returned to the area after college to work and raise my family. I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 30 years and we have two adult children and four beautiful grandchildren. I appreciate being surrounded by nature. I love spending time with family and friends camping, hiking, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, boating, snow shoeing and traveling! I practice yoga, meditation, and love to read.
EDUCATION
Master of Social Work
CREDENTIALS
Licensed Graduate Social Worker
INTERVENTIONS
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Relational Cultural Therapy (RCT), Relaxation Training, Mindfulness, Meditation
WHAT I TREAT
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, Adjustment Disorders, Grief and Loss
WHO I TREAT
Adults 55+ Yrs
SPECIALIZATION
My career has focused on serving individuals 65 yrs and over. First, as a service coordinator and consultant, then as a hospice social worker; and most recently as a whole person wellness care manager. My passion has been working with persons with dementia and their care partners. In 2017, I organized the first Memory Café in our area. I am excited to expand into providing mature adult and geriatric counseling. I also specialize in coaching care partners of seniors.
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