Rural-Informed Behavioral Health Series
In Winter/Spring 2026, the Center for Rural Behavioral Health launched its first Rural-Informed Behavioral Health Series which included training in Rural-Informed Interventions, Ethics, and Supervision. Completion of this 15-hour training demonstrates the participant’s commitment to enhancing knowledge and skills in addressing behavioral health needs within rural communities, including culturally responsive practices, access challenges, and community-centered care.
We had 30 participants in the Rural-Informed Series. We are pleased to recognize the participants who chose to be listed for completing the training by which region they represent.
Central MN
- Holly Gamache, LICSW
hollymgamache@gmail.com - Alina Meisner, MA, LMFT
- Ehlan Thompson, MA, LMFT
ehlan@sunrisewellness.net
Northeast MN
- Bethany Cleary, MA, LPCC
- Gary Gibson, LPCC
ggibson638@yahoo.com
South Central MN
- Abbie J. Johnson, MSW, LICSW
ajjohnsonlicsw@gmail.com - Becca Kall, EdD, LMFT
becca.thompson.2@mnsu.edu - Mindy Kimmel, MSE, LMFT
mindy@phawellness.com - Michelle Olund-Youngberg, MSW, LICSW
- Jess Shouler, MS, LMFT
jshouler@acfsmankato.org - Erin L. Visker, MS, NCC, LPCC
evisker@acfsmankato.org
Southeast MN
- Emmalynn Pepper Clemmensen, MS, LPCC
Southwest MN
- Tami J. Behnke, MS, LPCC
tamibehnke001@gmail.com - Ronald G. Kahler, MA, LP
Wisconsin
- Miranda Fassbender, MS, LPC
- Ivy Olson, MS, LPCC (MN), LPC (WI), NCC
ivyolson@collaborative-counseling.com
