Jason Cook, MA, LPCC
Clinic Owner and Director
​Anoka Office

Jason has been working in the field of mental health for the past 15+ years and he has been licensed as a therapist for the past three and half years. Jason really enjoys working with all age groups, from children as young a six years old to elderly adults. Jason has a history of working in drug treatment, sexual treatment, community mental health and outpatient mental health treatment. Jason focuses on utilizing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centered Therapy. He also utilizes child-centered play therapy to help facilitate the therapy process. Jason works with individuals for individual therapy as well as couples for marriage therapy. Jason believes that his varied work experiences gives him a unique perspective and understanding of the different life experiences that people live with and he feels that he is able to use these experiences to connect with his clients, which he believes is very beneficial to the therapeutic relationship.

​Outside of therapy, Jason enjoys spending time with his two children and wife. He enjoys reading, exercising and spending time in nature. Jason would describe himself as a very "laid-back" person and really enjoys learning new things.

Educational History:
Psi Chi - International Honor Society in Psychology Awarded in 2009
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Metropolitan State University 2010
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 2013

Jessica Meyer, MS, LPCC
Lino Lakes Office

Jessica has worked in the mental health field for over 7 years and is experienced in working with individuals ages 8 and up. She believes that our minds, bodies, and souls are wired for healing. She utilizes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and person-centered therapy to meet individuals where they are at on their journey. Jessica values therapeutic relationships and believes healing begins when people begin to feel known.

Jessica has worked in a variety of settings including substance abuse recovery settings, school-based therapy, and psychiatric residential treatment. The varying treatment settings have given her the opportunity to meet work with many people in different seasons of their life to reach their goals. Jessica is experienced in working with individuals who are living with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, self-esteem issues, behavioral issues, mood disorders, substance abuse, and women’s health issues.
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In her spare time, she enjoys spending quality time with family and friends. Jessica loves being creative and expressing herself through DIY projects and home décor. She also enjoys cooking and being outside.  

Direct Contact Information for Jessica:
612-351-2308
Jessica.Meyer@greenhaventherapy.com

Lori Loncharek, MA, Psychotherapist
Pursuing LPCC Licensure. Supervised by Jason Cook, MA, LPCC
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Lori's 32 years of experience in the mental health field has been working with women's mental health, hoarding, gender identity issues, individuals living with mood disorders, thought disorders, weight related issues, along with self-esteem/self-care problems. She has worked in the criminal mental health court system and has experience working with individuals who are on probation and also struggling with mental health symptoms. Also in her career, Lori has worked with clients with developmental disabilities/lower cognitive functioning. She is experienced in working with chemical dependency and physical health disabilities.  Lori's career has been with working with adults and is very open to working with youth.

Lori believes in the healing power of the therapeutic relationship as well as each individual having the power to heal themselves.  She believes in a strength based, solution focused approach to therapy.  She works with her clients to not only overcome their current circumstances, but to also develop tools and strategies that they can use moving forward in their lives.

In her spare time, Lori enjoys practicing mindfulness and meditation, going to antique shows, art fairs, expanding her knowledge and ongoing self-improvement. She loves spending time with her cats, fishing and spending time with friends and family. 

Lori believes that everyone matters and deserves to live a life that fulfills them.

Educational History:
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work - Winona State University 1990
Master of Arts in Psychology - Adler Graduate School 2004

Direct Contact Information for Lori: 
612-267-0422
Lori.Loncharek@greenhaventherapy.com

Erin Krukoski, MA, Psychotherapist
Pursuing LMFT Licensure. Supervised by Jason Cook, MA, LPCC​
​Anoka Office

Erin has worked in the autism and mental health field for the past seven years and is experienced in working with individuals ages three and up. She believes the mind and body work in tandem with one another, therefore taking a holistic approach to therapy. Erin utilizes parts of the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) when working with individuals who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Additionally, she applies her knowledge in personality disorders, trauma, mindfulness, person-centered therapy to meet individuals where they are currently at in their course of life. She values what individuals have to offer and believes their happiness begins when individuals feel like they belong.

Erin has worked in a variety of environments including mental health and autism day treatment, outpatient, skills groups, and within family homes. The variety of settings have allowed her the ability to provide psychoeducation to families in an effort to help them understand and support the diagnosed individual. She has had the opportunity to work with individuals who are on the autism spectrum and those who live with a personality disorder, trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, stress, behavioral issues, self-esteem issues, and mood disorders.

In her free time, Erin enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. She loves to be creative and expresses herself through projects around the house. Erin also enjoys reading and learning new things.

Educational History:
Bachelor of Arts in English – University of Kentucky, 2003
Bachelor of Science in Education – University of Kentucky, 2004
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy – Alfred Adler Graduate School, 2017.

Direct Contact Information for Erin:
763-276-4529
Erin.Krukoski@greenhaventherapy.com

Samantha Stroik, MA, Psychotherapist
Pursuing Doctorate in Psychology. Supervised by Jason Cook, MA, LPCC​
Lino Lakes Office

Samantha has been working in the field of psychology for the last 10 years. She enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults and uses a variety of techniques to meet her client’s needs. Samantha has a particular interest in working with new parents and individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community. 

Samantha takes a developmentally and multiculturally informed approach and believes in working with the client to develop a plan that is centered around the client’s needs. Samantha believes every person has a variety of identities that influence how we perceive and interact with the world. These identities tell the story of our lives and should be celebrated. Samantha believes that you are the expert of your life. Her role as a therapist is to create a safe and supportive environment for you to express your needs, thoughts, and feelings. Samantha works to create a safe and inclusive therapeutic space for individuals of all gender and sexual identities. 

Samantha has five years experience working in ABA therapy with kids on the Autism Spectrum, in both center-based and in-home settings. Beyond this, Samantha has spent the last 7 years working in a variety of psychological assessment settings doing comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessments under the direct supervision of licensed psychologists. She also has experience working in the area of forensic psychology, working with adolescents and adults involved in the legal system. 

In her free time, Samantha enjoys spending time with her spouse, child, and dog. She enjoys spending time outdoors, biking, going for family walks, watching movies, reading and baking. 

Educational History: 
Bachelor of Science in Psychology- University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point in 2013
Master of Arts in Applied Behavioral Analysis- Ball State University in 2016
Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders- Ball State University in 2016
Graduate Certificate in Neuropsychology- Ball State University in 2017
Currently pursuing a Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota

Direct Contact Information for Samantha:
612-424-0244
Samantha.Stroik@greenhaventherapy.com

Elizabeth Hamer, MA, LPCC
Lino Lakes Office

Beth is a licensed professional clinical counselor who has been working in the field of mental health for the past 10+ years. She works with all age groups, from ages six years and up, in addition to working with couples. Beth focuses on utilizing person centered therapy, alongside cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). She also holds certification in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and has particular interest and experience working with addictions, eating disorders, body image issues, self-worth/self-esteem, stress, trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression. 

Beth approaches her work with non-judgement and openness in an effort to create a safe and secure space for all clients to explore difficult areas of their lives. She strives to meet the individual treatment needs of each client and views therapy as a collaborative and empowering process. She truly believes that all individuals are capable of change and growth, no matter how impossible it may seem.

Aside from therapy, Beth enjoys spending time with her husband, two kids, other family members, and friends. She enjoys spending solo time reading, cooking/baking, and running.
 
Educational History:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – Metropolitan State University, 2010
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology – Bethel University, 2013

Direct Contact Information for Elizabeth:
612-552-2770
​Elizabeth.Hamer@greenhaventherapy.com

Rachelle Henkel, MSW, LGSW
Supervised by Jason Cook, MA, LPCC
Lino Lakes Office

Rachelle’s areas of focus include chronic conditions, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, stress management, life transitions, caregiver stress/burnout. She works from a trauma-informed, holistic, solution-focused, strengths-based approach, utilizing what is most makes the most sense for each person. 

Rachelle has had her own experience with therapists who felt like a terrible match, she knows that working with a therapist you feel comfortable with and that you feel a connection to is critical to better outcomes. With empathy, compassion, humor and laughter, she considers it an honor to work together to increase coping skills to facilitate growth in a non-judgmental space. 
Her work with home and palliative care, housing for people 62 and older, as a Case Manager Supervisor has given her experience with providing a secure, compassionate space to have difficult conversations or simply be with a person and their experience.  She has a passion for working with older adults and their families/caregivers and over 13 years of experience collaborating to increase  their well-being. She also has vast knowledge of resources in the community to support your healing journey. Rachelle's experience and expertise is with adults, 18 and older. 

Rachelle enjoys working in the yard, yoga, cooking, camping, and reading. She and her husband have 2 teen daughters.

Educational History:
AA Century College 2005
BSW University of St. Catherine 2008
MSW University of St. Thomas 2017
Graduate Certificate in Holistic Health Studies St Catherine 2016
Graduate Certificate in Elder Law and Chronic Care - Mitchell Hamline School of Law 2019

Direct Contact Information for Rachelle:
612-361-5111
Rachelle.Henkel@greenhaventherapy.com