Adults – David Hoy and Associates

David Hoy, PhD, MA, LP – Chief Executive Officer

David Hoy & Associates — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 18:42:21 +0000

Dr. David Hoy is a licensed psychologist, author, and a certified professional coach. He is the founder and Executive Director of David Hoy & Associates, a Minnesota-based Clinic of Counseling, Psychological, and Coaching Services. David Hoy & Associates started out in 1997 with just a handful of clients. The company has since grown to include 85 practitioners and administrative staff providing services to adults, children, and families throughout the twin cities and greater metropolitan area. Dr. Hoy earned his PhD in education with a specialization in training and performance improvement from Capella University. He holds a master’s degree in counseling and psychology from St. Mary’s University and a bachelor’s degree in speech and communication from the University of Minnesota. David believes strongly in holistic approaches to over-all health and well-being and strives to create a mindfulness culture at work. To this end he hires yoga instructors who provide classes three times a week for employees.

MarDee Rosen Hall, MA, LP – Clinical Director

David Hoy & Associates — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:44:01 +0000

MarDee is the Clinical Director at David Hoy & Associates. She holds a Master of Arts Degree from Saint Mary’s University in Minnesota, and is a licensed psychologist. She provides outpatient therapy for clients, and supervision for therapists, unlicensed mental health practitioners, and interns. MarDee has been providing therapeutic services to children, families, and adults for over 20 years. She has extensive training in EMDR and Gestalt therapy. Her experience includes: working in schools with children, families and school staff, providing in-home therapy to families, and out-patient therapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. MarDee’s clinical specialties include working with: survivors of trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, chemical dependency, ADHD, parenting issues, and family conflict.

Currently not accepting new clients.

Rachel Amerman, MSW, LGSW

Bonnie Theis — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:21:47 +0000

Rachel is a licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker based primarily in a high school setting, while also working with individual clients at David Hoy and Associates. She holds a Masters of Social Work, with a specialization in working with immigrants and refugees, from the University of St. Thomas. Rachel has a passion for working with adolescents facing a variety of challenges such as: trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, homelessness, and the complex stressors felt by families of immigrant and refugee backgrounds. She believes that while young adults are often surrounded by uncertainty, they have the power to decide where their life goes. Therefore she sees therapy as a collaboration, with the client taking the lead and coming as their true selves.

Mirlie Abraham, MA, LMFT

David Hoy & Associates — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 05:14:32 +0000

Everyone comes from different backgrounds and challenges that can throw you off course. With proper guidance, support, and work, life can be promising again.

Originating from Haiti, Mirlie is a diverse therapist that works well with various backgrounds and cultures. She is always interested in acquiring more knowledge on all cultures in today’s society.

Mirlie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She work with couples, individuals, and families facing a variety of different challenges. She focuses on developing a genuine connection through compassion, honesty, trust, and support.

Her specialty is working with early childhood from ages 1 to 5-years-old and client’s that are affected by trauma. Though she is focused in trauma, She has experience working with clients who face a variety of challenges.

Leona Anderson, MA

Bonnie Theis — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:00:47 +0000

Leona is one of our interns, currently pursuing her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Adler Graduate School. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Minnesota Duluth in 2022.

Leona is extremely passionate about mental health because of her own journey with anxiety and depression. Her personal story of growth and empowerment is a motivator to show others that they can do the same. Her approach involves promoting mindfulness, emphasizing strengths, and fostering a healthy support system among other things. Her goal is to empower, validate, and encourage clients to promote their self-efficacy. She believes every client has the power to take control of their lives and create the best version of themselves. When it comes to her therapeutic style, she loves to incorporate humor and sarcasm because sometimes laughter is the best medicine! Leona looks forward to working with every client she gets and appreciates the opportunity to help them.

Erica Arndt, MA, LPCC – Clinical Supervisor

David Hoy & Associates — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 15:09:23 +0000

Erica has a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas and is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Her strengths and experience include working with individuals, children, adolescents and their families. Erica’s understanding adds to positive outcomes when working with issues such as: depression, anxiety, panic attacks, stress, irritability and anger, relational issues, peer issues and increasing coping skills. She believes a therapist’s role is to teach individuals how to cope and adapt on their own; particularly through looking from an outside perspective and pointing out patterns that may be hindering clients from reaching their fullest potential. Of special interest to Erica are those who have struggled to cope with a new medical diagnosis and/or chronic health conditions.

Ashley Bauman Burr, MA, LPCC

David Hoy & Associates — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 05:16:13 +0000

Taking the step to pursue therapy can be overwhelming and intimidating. Ashley’s number one goal is to create a supportive, comforting, and validating environment for the individuals she is privileged to work with. Ashley has been working with David Hoy and Associates since the summer of 2017. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, both from the University of St. Thomas. Her strengths and experience include working with children, teens, individuals, and families with diverse ethnicity and a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Ashley’s understanding and care add to positive outcomes when working with topics such as ADHD, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, depression, divorce, eating disorders, family conflict, gender identity struggles, navigating life transitions, relationship issues, parenting struggles, sleep difficulties, trauma processing, and integrating coping skills into daily life. Ashley believes a therapist’s role is to support individuals through processing how past events, personal characteristics, and relational dynamics bring insight into current challenges. Additionally, Ashley utilizes holistic methods of therapy that helps guide her clients to learn to cope and adapt through varying life circumstances. Her goal is to support her clients to live life to the fullest and navigate whatever life has to offer.

Ashley is an EMDR trained therapist through Midwest Center for EMDR training endorsed by EMDRIA.

Cassidy Beeskow, MA

Bonnie Theis — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 21:14:56 +0000

My goal is to create a compassionate space dedicated to helping you navigate life’s challenges and work towards emotional well-being. Whether you’re facing anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, or simply seeking personal growth, my hope is to create a space that is safe, non-judgmental that allows you to explore your feelings, goals, and values to work towards a more fulfilling life. I offer a personalized client-centered approach and work with individuals, couples, and families. Together, we will work towards healing and empowerment.

I earned my Bachelors of Psychology through North Central University and my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy through Abilene Christian University. I am currently working towards becoming a LMFT. I specialize in supporting individuals and families through a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, ASD, ADHD, and phase of life transitions. Through my degree, I have also developed a deep understanding of the unique stressors that come with military life and impact military families on a daily basis.

Taking the first step towards therapy can feel difficult, but it is also a powerful act of self-care and courage. If you are ready to explore how therapy can help you build a path towards healing and growth, I invite you to reach out and get started with me. Together, we can create a safe space for you to heal and grow.

Rachael Blais-Ortiz, MA

Bonnie Theis — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:19:16 +0000

Rachael works collaboratively with her clients, fostering a safe and supportive space for growth. Therapy focuses on:

Instilling Hope: Cultivating a belief in the possibility of healing and positive change.
Building Self-Worth: Strengthening self-esteem, self-compassion, and a strong sense of self.
Empowering Change: Equipping clients with the tools and strategies to navigate challenges and make conscious choices.

Through compassionate guidance, clients learn and practice effective coping mechanisms for navigating difficult emotions and life transitions. Together, we explore underlying behaviors and motivations to gain deeper self-understanding.

Areas of Focus:

Anxiety & Depression
ADHD & Stress Management
Identity Exploration & Development
Cultural Considerations: Rachael has a particular interest in supporting bicultural adolescents and young adults as they navigate their unique cultural identities.

Current Openings:

Tuesdays: 2-4pm
Wednesdays: 10am-3pm
Fridays 11am

Kristina Boylan- Vanhauer, MA, LMFT – Clinical Supervisor

David Hoy & Associates — Mon, 18 May 2015 22:38:58 +0000

Kristina is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 15 years of experience providing systems based therapy. Her passion is helping children, adolescents, teenagers and adults manage the problems and stressors that come with having a variety of neuro-diverse diagnoses, such as, ASD, ADHD and Anxiety. Kristina believes in collaborating with the client’s support system, to help them achieve the highest level of wellness. She works with families to teach relationship skills and build awareness of how a family can work together to support each other’s emotional wellbeing. Her goal is to help clients of all ages increase their self-awareness, decrease social anxiety, realize and achieve personal goals. As well as providing therapy for client’s and their families, Kristina supervises a team of interns who are dedicated to learning and committed to becoming quality professionals in the field of mental health. Kristina uses her passion, intensity, and humor to connect with clients of all ages. Kristina has previously worked with her therapy dog Sully. He is now retired and enjoying his days on his couch at home instead of the one in her office.