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We’re glad you’re here. At Mertens Counseling, Emily Mertens, LIMHP, CMFT, PLADC, and our caring team provide a welcoming place for individuals and families to find support, healing, and hope. Our clinicians offer trauma and EMDR therapy, family therapy, child and adolescent services, and behavioral health support—all with a compassionate, collaborative approach centered on your unique needs. When you’re ready, choose a clinician below to explore availability or join our confidential waitlist.
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Sara Klingelhoefer
LIMHP
Client Ages & Types: Ages 19+, Individuals
Areas of Focus: Anxiety, OCD (Obsessive-compulsive disorder), habits and tics, depression, stress management, sleep, life transitions, personal growth, coping with a cancer diagnosis and the emotional challenges of treatment and recovery, parenting, and family support.
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Courtney Hughbanks
MSEd, PLMHP
Client Ages & Types: Ages 10+, Parent or caregiver participation may be incorporated into treatment for older children and teens as appropriate.
Areas of Focus: Anxiety disorders, depression and mood disorders, OCD, trauma, stress management, emotional regulation and reactivity, self-esteem and self-worth concerns, body acceptance and dysmorphia, life transitions, relocation and major life changes, college and graduate student concerns, perfectionism, burnout, attachment and relationship patterns, parenting challenges, family dynamics
Andrew (Drew) Fritson
PLMHP
Client Ages & Types: Ages 2+, children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Parent or caregiver participation is required for young children and may be incorporated into treatment for older children and teens as appropriate.
Areas of Focus: Emotional and anger regulation, anxiety, sleep concerns, toileting concerns, challenging behaviors, difficulty following directions and routines, and concerns associated with ADHD or autism; short-term behavioral therapy and parent support. Drew is EMDR trained.
INSURANCE, PAYMENT, AND ACCESS
We accept a range of insurance plans and offer sliding scale options for qualifying clients. If you have questions about coverage, co-pays, or session length, our intake coordinator can verify benefits and explain options so you can focus on care rather than paperwork. Many clients find short-term or ongoing therapy fits within their schedules by leveraging evening and online appointment options.
