Aetna (associated with Allina)

Insurance: Aetna (associated with Allina)

MS

Michelle Duong,

Psychotherapist,

pronouns: she/her

Independent Contractor

As a contractor, this provider may set separate or additional policies outside of those set by Mindful Way Counseling, LLC.
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About This Provider:

Michelle is dedicated to providing a trauma-informed, deeply supportive environment for individuals facing challenges such as burnout, anxiety, the psychological impact of discrimination, or any of the other concerns listed above. Michelle provides a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative space designed to balance intentional, deep therapeutic work with moments of ease, humor, and lightheartedness. Michelle views therapy as a collaborative partnership, ensuring that individuals feel deeply understood, safe, and empowered as they work to cultivate self-awareness, process painful experiences, and establish a renewed sense of emotional clarity. Michelle uses an integrative, collaborative approach to therapy that rejects a one-size-fits all model, instead shaping care around who the individual is, what they value, and what truly works for them, to holistically support her clients. She partners with individuals every step of the way to support healing, growth, and meaningful connections. Michelle has a special interest in working with BIPOC, underserved, underrepresented populations, LGBTQ+, and neurodivergent individuals.
Michelle will be starting out part time in November. Michelle has a Master’s Degree, and is working under the supervision of Natalie Marr, PsyD, LP while ultimately working toward independent clinical licensure (LPCC).

Payment & Insurance Information:

For Private Pay Clients: Provider is a supervised clinician and charges the “Pre-Licensed” Fee.

Information about fees can be found here. 

We do not participate with or bill to Hennepin Health, Tricare, or Medicare Plans, even if a plan is associated with a company we are in network with, or if you have a secondary insurance with a company we are in network with. 

Independently licensed providers work with very limited number of EAPs, and insurance participation does not guarantee specific EAP network coverage. **Supervised clinicians cannot accept any EAP benefits.**

Always check with your insurance to be sure that we are in network.  ** For supervised providers, all insurances are billed at full insurance rates under the supervisor’s name and license, and reimbursed at the insurance contracted rates**

Do you have questions about how insurance coverage works? Check out our FAQs and Understanding Insurance 101 guide. 

Experience: ​

Masters in Clinical-Counseling Psychology, Illinois State University
Bachelors in Psychology, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Michelle has spent the past five years in the mental health field, including three years of dedication to a community mental health clinic in an outpatient therapy setting supporting people across all ages, backgrounds, and identities. Her clinical work is informed by lived experiences, and her graduate research was dedicated to lifting up and supporting misrepresented populations. Across all settings, Michelle operates with the firm belief that there is no single path to healing, rather an intentional, individualized path that fits the person she is honoring to walk alongside.

PsyD, LP

Natalie Marr,

Clinical Psychologist,

pronouns: she/her

Independent Contractor

As a contractor, this provider may set separate or additional policies outside of those set by Mindful Way Counseling, LLC.
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Dr. Natalie’s philosophy of care centers on helping clients learn to love their stories. She believes that when we understand ourselves and what brought us to this moment, we can approach our lives with greater kindness, peace, and compassion. One of Dr. Natalie’s primary areas of interest is helping clients understand how disruptive, painful, or traumatic experiences continue to influence their present-day thoughts, emotions, relationships, and sense of self. Throughout therapy, she helps clients gain insight into these experiences, reclaim a sense of controls and move toward a future that feels more aligned with their values and goals. Clients often describe Dr. Natalie’s style as warm, authentic, casual, and conversational. She incorporates humor when appropriate and believes meaningful therapeutic work happens when clients feel safe enough to explore difficult subjects from a place of curiosity rather than self-criticism. Dr. Natalie is also a Supervisor and Anchored Relational (formerly AIR Network) Certified.
Dr. Marr works 1 day a week including her supervision duties and seeing clients. Dr. Natalie Marr is a board approved supervisor for and has worked with individuals in pursuit of their LP and LPCC.

Payment & Insurance Information:

For Private Pay Clients: Provider is a Fully Licensed clinician and charges the “Fully Licensed” Fee.

Information about fees can be found here. 

We do not participate with or bill to Hennepin Health, Tricare, or Medicare Plans, even if a plan is associated with a company we are in network with, or if you have a secondary insurance with a company we are in network with. 

Independently licensed providers work with very limited number of EAPs, and insurance participation does not guarantee specific EAP network coverage. **Supervised clinicians cannot accept any EAP benefits.**

Always check with your insurance to be sure that we are in network.  ** For supervised providers, all insurances are billed at full insurance rates under the supervisor’s name and license, and reimbursed at the insurance contracted rates**

Do you have questions about how insurance coverage works? Check out our FAQs and Understanding Insurance 101 guide. 

Experience: ​

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology/Argosy University
Masters in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology/Argosy University
Bachelors in Psychology, University of Minnesota, Duluth
Dr. Natalie Marr is a Clinical Psychologist, licensed to practice therapy in Minnesota. She has spent the past two decades in the mental health sitting across the couch from clients, helping individuals better understand themselves, heal from difficult experiences, and create more meaningful lives. She has worked in community mental health, private practice, consultation, supervision, and graduate-level teaching. Dr. Natalie is a dedicated clinical supervisor and mentor to students, interns, and developing clinicians. She feels strongly that quality mental health care begins with quality training and enjoys supporting the next generation of providers as one of the most meaningful ways she serves her community. Dr. Natalie has worked with clients of all ages int he past and supports supervises with practice across the age span.

MA, LMFT

Molly Gurovitsch,

Psychotherapist,

pronouns: she/her

Independent Contractor

As a contractor, this provider may set separate or additional policies outside of those set by Mindful Way Counseling, LLC.
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Molly brings curiosity, warmth, humor, and patience to the therapeutic relationship, creating a space where clients feel seen, respected, and supported. She believes that healing begins with honoring your needs as meaningful and worthy of care. Molly strives to provide a non-judgmental environment where each client’s unique experiences, values, and concerns can be deeply understood. Molly offers therapeutic orientations to meet each client’s unique needs. Molly is also a Co-Owner and Anchored Relational (formerly AIR Network) Certified.
Molly typically works 4 days a week seeing clients and completing administrative duties.

Payment & Insurance Information:

For Private Pay Clients: Provider is a Fully Licensed clinician and charges the “Fully Licensed” Fee.

Information about fees can be found here. 

We do not participate with or bill to Hennepin Health, Tricare, or Medicare Plans, even if a plan is associated with a company we are in network with, or if you have a secondary insurance with a company we are in network with. 

Independently licensed providers work with very limited number of EAPs, and insurance participation does not guarantee specific EAP network coverage. **Supervised clinicians cannot accept any EAP benefits.**

Always check with your insurance to be sure that we are in network.  ** For supervised providers, all insurances are billed at full insurance rates under the supervisor’s name and license, and reimbursed at the insurance contracted rates**

Do you have questions about how insurance coverage works? Check out our FAQs and Understanding Insurance 101 guide. 

Experience: ​

Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, East Carolina University
Bachelors in Psychology, University of Minnesota
With 15+ years of experience in the mental health field, Molly has worked across a variety of settings including crisis response, outpatient mental health, intensive home-based family therapy, community healthcare, and outdoor recreational therapy. She is passionate about helping clients build insight, resilience, and practical tools to navigate life with greater confidence and authenticity.

MA, LMFT

Allison Merriman,

Psychotherapist,

pronouns: she/her

Independent Contractor

As a contractor, this provider may set separate or additional policies outside of those set by Mindful Way Counseling, LLC.
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Allison’s approach is warm, collaborative, client-centered, and grounded in connection with a bit of humor along the way. She believes that effective therapy starts with trust and she works to create a space where clients feel safe, seen, and supported. Allison will follow a client’s lead when it comes to goals for therapy and she will always be honest with clients – offering ideas, reflections, and gentle challenges – as they work together. Allison supports each client in a way that fits their unique story and goals, drawing from a variety of therapeutic approaches. She pays close attention to how the mind and body work together because what we feel emotionally often shows up physically, too. Trauma can live in the body long after the events have passed. Our nervous systems carry stories from our experiences, even when we cannot put them into words. So, Allison incorporates body awareness into therapy and helps clients tune into their bodies’ signals and reactions. Allison welcomes and affirms people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences – including all races, cultures, bodies, sexual orientations, gender identities, and relationship structures. Everyone deserves a space where they feel respected and understood. Allison is also a Board Approved supervisor.
Allison typically works 4 days per week. Allison is also a board approved supervisor.

Payment & Insurance Information:

For Private Pay Clients: Provider is a Fully Licensed clinician and charges the “Fully Licensed” Fee.

Information about fees can be found here. 

We do not participate with or bill to Hennepin Health, Tricare, or Medicare Plans, even if a plan is associated with a company we are in network with, or if you have a secondary insurance with a company we are in network with. 

Independently licensed providers work with very limited number of EAPs, and insurance participation does not guarantee specific EAP network coverage. **Supervised clinicians cannot accept any EAP benefits.**

Always check with your insurance to be sure that we are in network.  ** For supervised providers, all insurances are billed at full insurance rates under the supervisor’s name and license, and reimbursed at the insurance contracted rates**

Do you have questions about how insurance coverage works? Check out our FAQs and Understanding Insurance 101 guide. 

Experience: ​

Masters in Counseling Psychology with Family Psychology Concentration, University of St. Thomas
Bachelors in Psychology, Gustavus Adolphus College
Allison has worked in the mental health field for 20 years with a strong focus on trauma healing. Her work experience includes providing therapy services in community corrections, children’s shelters, residential treatment, DBT programs, and outpatient mental health in medical clinics and private practice settings.

MA, LPCC, LADC

Pa Nodalo,

Psychotherapist,

pronouns: she/her

Independent Contractor

As a contractor, this provider may set separate or additional policies outside of those set by Mindful Way Counseling, LLC.
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Pa offers transparency, kindness, humor, and empathy to nourish the therapeutic relationship to grow and encourages autonomy to empower clients to feel confident and self-assured. Pa sees her clients holistically and believes in partnering with her clients. She works together with her clients to find the root of the problems, discover unmet needs, and help clients gain tools to flourish in their lives again. Pa enjoys working with a wide variety of clients including those who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and LGBTQIA+. Pa incorporates an Integrative approach in therapy to meet the needs of each client. Pa currently sees clients virtually.
Pa typically works with clients 4-5 days a week, offering virtual visits.

Payment & Insurance Information:

For Private Pay Clients: Provider is a Fully Licensed clinician and charges the “Fully Licensed” Fee.

Information about fees can be found here. 

We do not participate with or bill to Hennepin Health, Tricare, or Medicare Plans, even if a plan is associated with a company we are in network with, or if you have a secondary insurance with a company we are in network with. 

Independently licensed providers work with very limited number of EAPs, and insurance participation does not guarantee specific EAP network coverage. **Supervised clinicians cannot accept any EAP benefits.**

Always check with your insurance to be sure that we are in network.  ** For supervised providers, all insurances are billed at full insurance rates under the supervisor’s name and license, and reimbursed at the insurance contracted rates**

Do you have questions about how insurance coverage works? Check out our FAQs and Understanding Insurance 101 guide. 

Experience: ​

Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of San Diego
Bachelors in Alcohol and Drug Counseling, Metropolitan State University
Pa’s work experience includes establishing stabilization for families, youth, and children in the foster care system, short-term residential crisis counseling for adults who suffered from acute psychiatric challenges, and individual and group therapy for substance use intensive outpatient programs (she is a licensed alcohol and drug counselor). Pa has also provided services to the following populations: homeless, criminal justice involved, severe mental illness, and LGBTQIA+.

MSW, LICSW

Franceska Moua,

Psychotherapist,

pronouns: she/her

Independent Contractor

As a contractor, this provider may set separate or additional policies outside of those set by Mindful Way Counseling, LLC.
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Franceska ensures that clients receive unconditional care, authenticity, respect for client’s unique stories, nurtures the environment to promote trust and safety, and leaves space for humor. She embraces the strengths and diversity of each client and believes it is a privilege to walk with clients as they navigate the challenges and joys of life and recognizes that they are the expert in their experience. She believes that therapy is not only for when people are experiencing challenges, but also to prepare for when new ones arise. Franceska is a bi-racial Asian-Caucasian woman, who is passionate about racial and ethnic diversity, equity, and inclusion. She understands the unique barriers to acculturation and has a deep understanding of the impacts of multilayered systemic oppression and is committed to providing culturally responsive, trauma-informed care. Franceska has a special interest in working with those who have been historically underserved and marginalized such as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and mixed-race individuals, as well as individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community. Outside the therapy space, Franceska is interested in social policy and research. In her free time, she enjoys crafting, listening to podcasts, and going on walks at lakes. Franceska is also a clinical supervisor.
Franceska typically works with clients 4 days a week. Franceska also supervises a social work intern, Kaitlin Eto.

Payment & Insurance Information:

For Private Pay Clients: Provider is a Fully Licensed clinician and charges the “Fully Licensed” Fee.

Information about fees can be found here. 

We do not participate with or bill to Hennepin Health, Tricare, or Medicare Plans, even if a plan is associated with a company we are in network with, or if you have a secondary insurance with a company we are in network with. 

Independently licensed providers work with very limited number of EAPs, and insurance participation does not guarantee specific EAP network coverage. **Supervised clinicians cannot accept any EAP benefits.**

Always check with your insurance to be sure that we are in network.  ** For supervised providers, all insurances are billed at full insurance rates under the supervisor’s name and license, and reimbursed at the insurance contracted rates**

Do you have questions about how insurance coverage works? Check out our FAQs and Understanding Insurance 101 guide. 

Experience: ​

Masters in Clinical Social Work, St. Catherine University
Bachelors in Social Work, St. Catherine University
Franceska completed multiple internships, including completing her Master’s clinical internship at Mindful Way Counseling. She also completed an internship doing case management in a hospital setting and worked with college students navigating the Social Work program and leadership opportunities supporting student’s professional growth. She served a 2-year elected term as the At-Large Membership Representative on the NASW-MN Board of Directors (2022), and prior to that she was a board member and participated in the Racial Justice, Membership, and Annual Event Planning Committees. In addition to her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, she minored in a closely related field of Sociology and Critical Studies of Race and Ethnicity. Mindful Way Counseling is extremely proud to announce that Franceska received an award in 2022, during her intern year at Mindful Way Counseling, for MSW Student Leader of the Year Award presented by the National Association of Social Workers Minnesota Chapter (NASW-MN). Franceska has also supervised interns for several years.

Intern

Kaitlin Eto,

Clinical Social Work,

pronouns: she/her

Master's Level Psychotherapy Intern

Now accepting clients for her intern year.
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Kaitlin takes a warm and empathetic approach to therapy and believes that a strong therapeutic relationship is vital to the process. She strives to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel comfortable being themselves, sharing their stories, and exploring what brings them to therapy. Kaitlin sees clients as the experts in their own lives and growth, and considers it a privilege to learn their stories, and support them along the way. She uses a strengths-based approach and hopes to help clients recognize their own strengths and feel empowered in their ability to navigate life’s challenges. She also believes in the importance of mental maintenance and making the time to slow down, check in with ourselves, and care for our mental and emotional well-being before life feels like too much. Kaitlin aims to meet clients with empathy, authenticity, respect, and genuine care, while making room for laughter and humor when it feels right. She welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and brings a calm, positive energy to the therapy space. Life gets hard and sometimes you just need someone to walk it with you.
Kaitlin typically works with clients 2.5-3 days a week. Kaitlin is working toward a Master’s Degree and is working under the supervision of Franceska Moua, LICSW.

Payment & Insurance Information:

For Private Pay Clients: Provider is a supervised clinician and charges the “Intern” Fee.

Information about fees can be found here. 

We do not participate with or bill to Hennepin Health, Tricare, or Medicare Plans, even if a plan is associated with a company we are in network with, or if you have a secondary insurance with a company we are in network with. 

Independently licensed providers work with very limited number of EAPs, and insurance participation does not guarantee specific EAP network coverage. **Supervised clinicians cannot accept any EAP benefits.**

Always check with your insurance to be sure that we are in network.  ** For supervised providers, all insurances are billed at full insurance rates under the supervisor’s name and license, and reimbursed at the insurance contracted rates**

Do you have questions about how insurance coverage works? Check out our FAQs and Understanding Insurance 101 guide. 

Experience: ​

In Progress: Masters in Social Work, University of St. Thomas
Bachelors in Psychology, University of Minnesota
Kaitlin has completed a prior internship in the Autism Day Treatment program at St. David’s Therapeutic Center, supporting mental health practitioners in play therapy, using Greenspan Floortime Play Therapy. She gained experience in this child-led play therapy to support regulation, engagement, and communication. She has also spent 15+ years working in the restaurant and service industry.