School Based Mental Health Services – David Hoy and Associates

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.

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.

Shannon Cepeda, BA

David Hoy & Associates — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 05:28:16 +0000

Shannon holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Psychology from the University of Minnesota. In her career, she has worked with children of many ages and in many settings.

For over ten years, Shannon has provided individual life-skills training/coaching, family life-skills training, psychoeducation, crisis intervention, community liaison and referral. Her philosophy is to meet children where they are at and help them grow from there.

Current Availability:

Monday-Thursday 2-5pm
Fridays: 9am-5pm

Daniel Costa, MA

Bonnie Theis — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 14:01:00 +0000

Daniel Costa graduated with a Master’s degree in Counselor Education from California State University, Stanislaus and is on his licensure track to become a LPCC. Specializing in adolescent and young adult therapy, Daniel is dedicated to supporting individuals through life transitions by employing a strength-based approach.

His therapeutic style is deeply rooted in empathy, unconditional positive regard, and the belief that individuals can harness their personal values and meanings to foster growth. Daniel is particularly adept at exploring social and familial relationships, with a focus on understanding and improving family dynamics and communication.

In his practice, Daniel addresses a range of issues including depression, anxiety, and trauma, helping clients navigate their challenges and build resilience. His commitment to creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment enables clients to discover and leverage their inner strengths for lasting change.

Current openings:

Mondays: 12-3pm
Thursdays: 12pm, 1pm, 4pm
Fridays: 11am-1pm

Heather Dopkins, MSW, LICSW

Bonnie Theis — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 20:43:43 +0000

Heather holds a Master’s of Social Work degree with a focus on Clinical Mental Health from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. She works with young children, adolescents, and families in a school based setting. Heather helps students (Pre K-8^th) around a wide range of challenges including: Anxiety, Trauma, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, Relationships with family, peers, and community, Diversity and Self-Acceptance/Discovery, Emotional and Behavior Concerns, Substance Use and Domestic Violence. Heather focuses on developing a genuine connection through compassion, honesty, trust, and support. She prioritizes collaboration with clients, families, and community resources to create a safe space for healing, for changes, and for self-expression.

Christine Linde, MSW, LICSW

David Hoy & Associates — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 23:54:34 +0000

Christine has a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Minnesota/Twin Cities and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She has worked as a school social worker for 20 years serving students of all ages in both public and private schools. She strives to create a safe, positive, collaborative relationship with each child. She believes the more safe and connected a child feels, the more confident they become to learn and grow. She believes hope and opportunities for healing come from a strengths-based approach. She helps children recognize and build on their personal strengths to encourage growth, learning and healing.

Abby Ranweiler, MA

Bonnie Theis — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:22:32 +0000

Abby is a dedicated pre-licensed practitioner currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology. With a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, Abby brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her work with children, adolescents, and their families.Abby is committed to strengthening and fostering healthy relationships through a relational-focused and strength-based approach. Her experience spans a broad range of areas including trauma, loss, family conflict, life transitions, adoption, foster care, parenting struggles, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. She believes in the transformative power of creating supportive, empowering environments that help children thrive and grow.With a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by individuals and families, Abby works collaboratively to promote positive change and build resilience. Her approach emphasizes the importance of nurturing positive, supportive relationships to facilitate meaningful and lasting growth.

Darcy Steinhaus, MSW, LICSW

Bonnie Theis — Mon, 09 May 2022 14:37:21 +0000

Darcy holds of Master’s of Social Work degree with a focus on Children and Families from the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She works with young children, adolescents, teens, and families facing a variety of different challenges, including relational issues, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, life adjustments, and self-esteem. Darcy prioritizes collaborating with clients to create the therapeutic relationship necessary for healing, for changes, and for creating a safe space for clients to be their true selves. Darcy utilizes a variety of approaches to tailor therapy to each client’s unique needs, including; client-centered, child-focused, person-in-environment, strengths-based, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness strategies, and narrative therapy, and experiential play therapy (EPT).

Current Availability:

Monday-Thursday 4-7pm

Jillian Sirany, MA, LMFT

David Hoy & Associates — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 20:01:25 +0000

Jillian holds of Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology, with a Family Psychology Concentration from the University of St. Thomas. She is working towards obtaining her Marriage and Family Therapy license. Jillian has experience working with young children and families in-home, as well as collaborating with schools. She works from a family system, strength and solution-based approach while supporting clients struggling with the stressors of school, peers, home conflict and life changes. She strives to create a collaborative therapeutic relationship while fostering genuine human connection, insight, and healing. Jillian enjoys incorporating a child’s favorite game/activity or art projects as a way to encourage behavioral and emotional growth both at home and school.

Kayla Wacek, MA, LMFT

David Hoy & Associates — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 19:58:36 +0000

Life is difficult, you don’t have to do it on your own. Kayla is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who received her Master’s at St. Cloud State University. Kayla believes that therapy provides a safe place for self-exploration and discovery. Kayla has experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. Kayla is passionate about providing support to clients experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral and emotional issues, life transitions, and navigating life after divorce. She does this by focusing on strengths, and by utilizing CBT and mindfulness approaches.

Current Availability:

Tuesdays: 9am-5pm