MSW, LICSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Michael has been in private practice since 1997. He specializes in helping individuals and families out of stressful and challenging dynamics, such as divorce, trauma, substance abuse, depression and anxiety. Michael has an MSW (Masters of Social Work) and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).  He is trained in family systems therapy, chemical dependency and child and adolescent therapy, with an undergraduate degree in psychology. Michael has been working with couples, families and children his entire career. Michael enjoys running, adventures and spending time with his wife and family.

Michael's message to you: If you are looking for practical solutions to finding wellness for you and your family, this is the place to come. You will experience life-giving support and positive challenges that will empower you to reach the wellness you desire.

Additional Specialties: Reunification, Co-Parenting, Trauma, and Addiction Counseling, Parent Coaching, Parent Consulting, Mediation, Presentations, Training and Consulting with Schools

Education: M.S.W., Augsburg College - Systems Theory, Family Practice, B.S., St. John's University - Psychology

Licensure: LICSW: Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Additional Coursework: St. Mary's University - Play Therapy, Argosy University - Psychological Testing and Interpretation, Child Inclusive Mediation, Rule 114 Qualified Neutral Mediator

Professional Activities & Memberships: AFCC (Assoc. of Family & Conciliation Court), Board of Directors YMCA Camp Menogyn, '98 - '04, Chemical Health Specialist, Hopkins High School, '00 - '04, Drug Free Community Coalition Coordinator - Hopkins School District

MA, LMFT - Marriage & Family Therapist

Mathew has a background in youth and family ministry and is also a trainer and associate with Peer Ministry Leadership training faith communities all over the nation in "Good Samaritan Leadership".

Mathew is passionate about relationships and has a desire to help couples redesign their relationship so it suits both partners, improve communication and understanding for parents and children, and support parents in reasserting their parental authority when feeling as though they have lost control of their family.

Mathew also writes a blog, Relationships that Heal for professional and non-professional helpers and caregivers.

Matt says that he is passionate about his work because, “We heal ourselves through our relationships, we become ourselves in relationships, we are who we are because of those we love and are loved by. I can think of no greater honor than to assist families, couples, parents and children in working to repair, heal build and rebuild relationships.”

Additional Specialties: Video Gaming Addiction, Discernment Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Reunification, Co-Parenting, Parent Coaching

Education: B.A. University of MN, M.A. Marriage & Family Therapy at St. Mary's University

License, Certifications & Awards: Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MN License Number 2560, PREPARE/ENRICH certified Facilitator, Discernment Counselor

Professional Activities & Memberships: AAMFT (National Association of Marriage & Family Therapy), MAMFT (Minnesota Association of Marriage & Family Therapy), DRI Alliance, Tonka Cares, AFCC (Assoc. of Family & Conciliation Court), NAADAC (The Association for Addiction Professionals), One Voice Coalition (Hopkins Drug Free Coalition), Minnetonka Digital Citizenship Committee

MA, LMFT- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Michael Kosim is a Marriage and Family Therapist with ten years of experience helping couples and individuals overcome the stuck places in their lives. He believes there is a way out for those who want a different and better life for themselves and their families. In his couples work, he especially enjoys working with executives, helping them improve their relationships with their spouses and optimize their performance at work. Michael has extensive experience with individuals in a number of areas, including substance abuse, self harm, death of loved ones, end of life and severe mental or medical health issues. He assisted individuals in reducing relapse risk, harm reduction and job re-entry. After a number of years as an electrical engineer, Mike wanted to have more impact on individual lives and made a pivot in his career to more meaningful work.

Additional Specialties: Gottman Couples Counseling (Level 2), EMDR treatment for trauma (Level 1), Physician collaboration for treatment of addictions

Education: B.S. University of Michigan, M.A. Counseling Psychology, University of San Francisco

Licensure: Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Minnesota and California

Professional Activities & Memberships: MAMFT (Minnesota Association of Marriage & Family Therapy), CAMFT (California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists) AAMFT (American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists)

Find out more about Michael on Psychology Today

MA, LP, Licensed Psychologist, and retired NCSP

Gay Rosenthal, MA, LP, works in eclectic and inspired ways to support children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families through the typical and extreme challenges they may face in their lives. She understands the causes and solutions to anxiety, depression, and life change emotions.  She has consulted to and worked within preschool and school settings to facilitate the social and emotional development of the students and the lifelong development of the staff.

She is committed to preventing high conflict divorce and the related impact on children and parents. She also provides Mediation, Social Early Neutral Evaluation and Parent Consultation, Parenting Time Expediting, and Reunification/Relationship Therapy. Find Gay's Curriculum Vitae here

Gay says that she does this work because, “I love the opportunity to work as part of a team in leading families to and supporting them in wellness, in life-giving transactions and interactions; the opportunity to work toward theiremotional health and well-being now and in the future of the children of our community”.

Additional Specialties: Reunification, Co-Parenting, Parent Coaching, Parenting Consulting, Mediation, and Parenting Time Expediting

Education: Externship in Marriage and Family Therapy, Family Therapy Institute, St. Paul, MN M.A. Educational Psychology, University of Minnesota, B.A. Psychology, Washington University, St. Louis, MO

License & Certifications: Licensed Psychologist; Minnesota License Number LP 1844; Nationally Certified School Psychologist Certification Number 10529 retired; Qualified Neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice

Professional Activities & Memberships: National Association of Marriage & Family Therapists, Minnesota Association of Marriage & Family Therapists, Washington and Ramsey counties SENE Pilot Projects, Hennepin, Ramsey, and Washington counties SENE, Minnesota Psychological Association, AFCC (Assoc. of Family & Conciliation Courts) (Board of Directors, ’11-16, Continuing Education Committee, '09-Present, Committee Co-Chair, '09-’11), Family Enhancement Center (Board of Directors, 17’- )

Find out more about Gay on Psychology Today

Licensed Associate of Marriage and Family Therapy, Supervised by Alan Davis, LMFT, #1298 MN

Emilee works with individuals, couples, and families who need support navigating life’s transitions as well as those who desire healthier relationships. She has experience with adoption, 2nd marriages, parenting after divorce, parenting kids with disabilities, and parenting exceptional kids.

Emilee uses a family systems focus to understand what is causing stress and anxiety in families and relationships.  Emilee is passionate about attachment work, mindfulness, and how they impact not only client’s relationships but also the therapeutic relationship as well.

Emilee says she does this work because, “Each family, couple, or client I work with teaches me something. The stories they share, the resilience that they show, and the growth they choose to accomplish enriches my work and life. I am blessed with a vocation that allows me to work out of my strengths, calling, and passions; which in this field, magnifies the ability to do this work well.”

Additional Specialties: Integrating Spirituality into therapy, Adoptive Families, Second Marriages, Co-Parenting, Families With Exceptional Kids, Couples contemplating divorce, and Conflicted Families

Education: M.A. Bethel Seminary, Marriage and Family Therapy, B.A. Bethel University, Social work.

Certifications: Licensed Associate of Marriage & Family Therapist, MN License Number 3285, & PREPARE/ENRICH certified Facilitator.

Professional activities & memberships: National Association of Marriage & Family Therapy, MN Association of Marriage & Family Therapy, AFCC (Assoc. of Family & Conciliation Court), AFCC Membership Committee, Tonka Cares

Find out more about Emilee on Psychology Today

Office & Outreach Manager

Carolyn has many years of experience in both office management and marketing. She has a passion for helping others and creating an atmosphere of warmth and dignity for all. She divides her time between managing our front office, client care, and providing information and resources about our services to the professional community.

Carolyn says that she does this work because: “Being part of the Traverse team is such a privilege. I get to share compassion and hope with our clients, witness lives being transformed, be part of a genuinely caring team of people, and share the good news about the work that they do with the community. Being part of something that is making such a difference in the lives of others gives me a great sense of fulfillment.”

Administrative Assistant

With her background in retail sales and banking, along with her education in business, Kyra brings an exceptional level of expertise and professionalism to our front office. Kyra works with our clients on scheduling, billing, and case management. Contact Kyra 952.595.5967 or by email at kr@traversecc.org.

Kyra is excited to be a part of this team because: “Traverse goes beyond being just a team; it’s a family. That support and caring is not something that is easily found and I’m blessed to be a part of it.”

Her colleagues note that Kyra is a calm and compassionate co-worker that cares for all of our clients and keeps our office flowing to provide a very high level of client care!

Therapist

Allison works with individuals, couples, adolescents and families who are dealing with the impact of a major life transition. She has experience with individuals and families dealing with a new or existing medical diagnoses, anxiety, depression, and grief and loss. Allison uses a narrative approach to view each person’s life as a story, and sometimes those stories can have unexpected twists and turns that can be emotionally difficult to deal with.

Allison says her goal as a therapist is to “Walk with a family, couple or individual as they experience an unexpected and unwelcome change in their life and grieve the loss of what they had imagined their life would be. I want to help them integrate that change into their life by accepting, embracing and then thriving in the midst of change.”

Additional Specialties: Medical family therapy, grief and loss, young adults transitioning to adulthood, couples counseling

Education: B.A. University of Oregon, M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota

Certifications: PREPARE/ENRICH certified facilitator

Professional activities & memberships: American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, Minnesota Association of Marriage and Family Therapy