Our Team
Licensed therapists and wellness specialists who blend counseling, brainspotting, biofeedback, and whole-person care. Find the right fit, then book directly with the clinician you choose, in person in Forest Lake or by telehealth anywhere in Minnesota.
Our Forest Lake team includes a licensed marriage and family therapist, a licensed social worker and addiction counselor, a board-certified clinical nutritionist, and a friendly front-desk team. Tap a name to jump to their profile.
Family therapy, mediation, brainspotting
Trauma, anxiety, substance use
Nutrition, biofeedback, wellness
Office assistant, scheduling help
Owner & Lead Therapist
Owner & Lead Therapist, Marriage and Family Therapist, Evaluator & Mediator
30+ years across marriage/family therapy, parenting and relationship development, community mental health, ministry, and Minnesota family-court services. Debra founded Counseling & Mediation Solutions in 2002 and Beyond the Brain Therapies Inc. in 2016. Read Debra’s story.
Behavioral Health Consultant
Behavioral Health Consultant, Owner, White Pine Clinical Services, LLC
25+ years across mental health, substance use services, crisis response, residential treatment, and behavioral-health leadership. Nicole is trained in and specializes in anxiety and substance use, and is also trained in EMDR therapy. Trauma-informed, strengths-based, person-centered.
Nutritional Consultant
Nutritional Consultant
Licensed chiropractor, board-certified clinical nutritionist, certified biofeedback specialist, educator and supervisor. Dr. Johnson leads our nutritional counseling and wellness services and supports clients through biofeedback.
Office Assistant
Your first point of contact
Nearly 20 years in the mental health field supporting day-to-day office coordination and creating a welcoming first point of contact.
Start with what you need help with. Hover or tap a card to see who fits best and book in one click. Still unsure? Request an appointment and our team will match you.
Quick answers to help you pick the right person.
Our Forest Lake team includes Debra Nelson, MA, LMFT (owner and lead therapist), Nicole Lindberg, MSW, LGSW, LADC (behavioral health consultant), Dr. Gary Johnson, DC, DCBCN (nutritional consultant), and Andy Hahnz (office assistant).
Yes. You can book directly with Debra or book directly with Nicole. If you are not sure, request an appointment or call 651-408-3174 and we will help you choose.
Yes. Debra and Nicole offer both in-person sessions at our Forest Lake office and telehealth sessions for clients throughout Minnesota.
Debra Nelson holds an MA and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). She is also a mediator and family-court evaluator with more than 30 years of experience. Read her full story.
Nicole Lindberg, MSW, LGSW, LADC, is a licensed alcohol and drug counselor with 25+ years in substance use services. Our partner practice also offers addiction recovery services.
Dr. Gary Johnson, DC, DCBCN, a board-certified clinical nutritionist and certified biofeedback specialist, provides our nutritional counseling and wellness services.
Yes. Beyond the Brain Therapies Inc. does business as Counseling & Mediation Solutions, our partner practice for counseling, mediation, and family-court services. Meet their therapists.
Our Partner Practice
Looking for individual, couples, family, or child and teen counseling, or divorce mediation? Our partner practice, Counseling & Mediation Solutions, shares our Forest Lake office and team.
The first step can be a short conversation. Book online with the clinician you choose, or call and we will help you find the right fit.
Or call 651-408-3174 · Visit our contact page · Read our FAQs
