We are thrilled to announce that Kelly Olson will be joining our team soon!

Kelly understands that sometimes we feel overwhelmed by the ups and downs of life, like a kaleidoscope of shifting emotions and experiences. Whether you’re an adult trying to have everything "figured out," a teenager navigating daily pressures, or a college student juggling school and life, it can be a lot to handle. Kelly’s approach to therapy is person-centered and strengths based, emphasizing that the client has within them the resources needed to overcome life’s challenges; it is a matter of uncovering and utilizing these skills. She has a personable, easy-going mindset and utilizes skills such as mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and reflective listening to hold space for clients to change in their own way and at a pace that is comfortable for them.

Kelly graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of North Georgia and then continued on to receive a master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. In her spare time Kelly loves to read, write, spend time outdoors, and spend time with her family and three cats. Kelly is receiving clinical supervision from a qualified, licensed supervisor until completion of full licensure.

Alissa is joining Birch Counseling as a graduate student intern from St. Mary’s University in the Counseling and Psychological Services program. She has over 15 years of experience in diverse administrative roles, collaborating with people from various backgrounds.

Alissa offers a warm, compassionate, and safe space to explore what matters most to clients. She believes every client deserves to feel heard, seen, and validated. She values humor to build connections and create a supportive space for growth.

Alissa works with adults, older adolescents, and couples. She uses an integrative approach that includes aspects of acceptance and commitment therapy, narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, and feminist therapy. As a mother, Alissa has a special interest in supporting individuals experiencing pregnancy and postpartum depression and anxiety. She is passionate about helping new parents navigate the challenges of expanding their family.

In her free time, Alissa enjoys reading at coffee shops, making arts and crafts with her children, and taking advantage of the many Minnesota lakes.