Marlena Sauer, MA, LMFT
Therapist and Clinic Manager at Ellie Mental Health- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy Approved Supervisor
Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and TherapyJan, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Approved Supervisor
Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family TherapyJan, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family TherapyOct, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
PREPARE/ENRICH
FacilitatorMar, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Family Life Educator
-Dec, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Ellie Mental Health
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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400 - 500 Employee
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Therapist and Clinic Manager
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Jun 2022 - Present
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist/Owner
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Jan 2012 - Present
Open Path Therapy, LLC is a business that I have built up since January 2012. I am not currently working in my own office, but am rather working contractually through other clinics. Open Path Therapy, LLC is a business that I have built up since January 2012. I am not currently working in my own office, but am rather working contractually through other clinics.
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McKean Mediation, LLC
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Oakdale, Minnesota, United States
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Family Mediator and Parent Coach
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May 2021 - Jun 2022
Providing mediation and parent coaching services for mediation. Providing mediation and parent coaching services for mediation.
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Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist
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2018 - Jun 2022
Continuing my work with children, adolescents and adults individually and through family work to help address any mental health concerns that arise. Continuing my work with children, adolescents and adults individually and through family work to help address any mental health concerns that arise.
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Tom Lutz and Associates
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Hastings, Minnesota
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Marriage and Family Therapist
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Jul 2016 - Feb 2019
My experience includes working with children, adolescents, and adults in an individual setting. I also have experience facilitating family therapy and group therapy. I am a PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator. I am also completing Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy training. My experience includes working with children, adolescents, and adults in an individual setting. I also have experience facilitating family therapy and group therapy. I am a PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator. I am also completing Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy training.
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School Based Mental Health Therapist
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Oct 2015 - Jul 2016
Providing mental health services to elementary schools in two districts. Providing mental health services to elementary schools in two districts.
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Marriage and Family Therapist
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Nov 2012 - Dec 2015
My experience includes working with children, adolescents, and adults in an individual setting. I also have experience facilitating family therapy and group therapy. I am also a PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator. My experience includes working with children, adolescents, and adults in an individual setting. I also have experience facilitating family therapy and group therapy. I am also a PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator.
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Perspectives
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Coordinator for Parenting Time Program
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Sep 2012 - May 2013
* Supervision of Parent Coach Interns.* Observation of supervised parenting time, monitored visitations, and exchanges, including providing the parenting curriculum to supervised parents. Administrative Duties: - Writing reports regarding parenting time and editing other staff reports. - Interacting with parents and/or other members of the community. - Adhering to the agency Policies and Procedures. - Fee collection, telephone calls, scheduling issues.
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Parent Coach
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May 2012 - Sep 2012
* Observation of supervised parenting time, monitored visitations, and exchanges, including providing the parenting curriculum to supervised parents.* Writing reports regarding parenting time and editing other staff reports.* Interacting with parents and/or other members of the community.* Adhering to the agency Policies and Procedures.
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ABC Family Counseling
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Anoka, MN
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Practicum Student
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Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
• Provided intake and assessment services for clients. • Provided individual, family and couples therapy. • Worked individually with clients, as well as in co-therapy. • Used different schools of therapy, but primarily CBT and Person Centered. • Provided a safe and trusting environment for clients. • Helped with ADHD assessments and interviewing. • Identified and worked with a family for my Clinical Competency Evaluation. • Received supervision on-site. • Typed up the diagnostic reports for clients and providing treatment plans. Show less
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Reading Corps
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Preschool Literacy Tutor
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Aug 2008 - Jul 2010
• Immersed in an ESL preschool classroom. • Received SEEDS training at MRC Trainings and at Site. • Worked with children on literacy and daily activities (Working on the Big 5 skills). • Provided parent education skills. • Provided a safe environment for children. • Collaborated with teachers and other staff for lesson plans and scheduling. • Tested children and collected data and plotted that data monthly. • Worked with children who have learning disorders or spectrum disorders. • Provided feedback to MRC and collaborate with coordinators. • Participated in focus groups for MRC. • Led a group during the MRC monthly training's. Show less
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Education
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Argosy University Twin Cities
Master of Arts (M.A.), Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling -
Concordia University-St. Paul
Master of Arts (M.A.), Family Life Education -
Michigan Technological University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology