Chelsea earned her Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Psychology from the University of Minnesota Duluth, and obtained her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at St. Mary’s University Minneapolis. Chelsea has experience working with ages 10 and older in an outpatient, school-based, and in-home setting. She utilizes an integrative approach to therapy. Meaning, she chooses and combines different aspects of therapeutic approaches in order to meet each individual’s/couple’s specific needs.

Chelsea is certified in premarital and marital enrichment counseling through the PREPARE/ENRICH program. She has completed training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and brings this training into the therapy room with all of her clients; due to the substantial body of research that outlines the effectiveness of EFT. In addition, she has completed Discernment Counseling training to assist couples and individuals who are struggling to decide the direction for their marriage.

Overall, Chelsea believes learning how to manage today’s stressors, how to identify and express individual needs, and how to communicate effectively with the important people in our lives are strategies that can make a big difference in how we think and feel in our daily life.

Chelsea enjoys working with those experiencing or impacted by:

• Marital Dissatisfaction
• Relationship Problems
• Divorce
• Self-Esteem Issues
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Parenting Issues/Concerns
• Family Conflict
• Trauma and Abuse
• Grief and Loss
• Stress Management
• Life Transitions

Hello my name is Ashley and I received my Master of Arts Degree in Counseling from Crown College. I also obtained my Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Crown. I have experience working with young adults, adults, children, couples and people from different cultures, I also lead a grief support group for people of all ages through Ridgeview Medical Center.

I feel everyone is their own individual who is their own best author of their life. As a counselor I desire to help my clients the best way possible and walk along side them on their journey, helping them discover what they want in life. While processing emotions and working through any challenge’s, traumas, or obstacles. It is important to me that my clients feel comfortable to share in a safe place without judgement.

Ashley enjoys working with those impacted by:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Family Conflict
• Grief and Loss
• Stress management
• Eating disorders
• Self-esteem issues
• Life transitions
• Trauma

My name is Larry Bengtson and I am the Founder and Administrator for Lighthouse Counseling, Ltd. I have a passion and a dedication for the Building of Strong Marriages (Couples) and Healthy Families. I earned my Masters Degree in Counseling from the University of Wisconsin -River Falls after earning my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology/Sociology from St. Ambrose University. I am also a Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider (CTMH). Lighthouse Counseling was established to provide a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment for people to disclose their personal struggles, receive help and restore their relationships. I have been practicing as a Professional Counselor for over 25 years and specialize in treating marriages/couples and families. I have helped hundreds of families and individuals navigate the complexities of life.

I believe in providing treatment from a holistic viewpoint that includes the emotional, psychological, mental, physical, and spiritual condition of each person. I am proud to share greatest accomplishment is my marriage of over 30 years, the raising of my 4 children and now the welcoming of my new grandchildren. I am the developer of the Marriage/Couples Forever Program which is designed to help couples who are experiencing a relationship crisis or married couples who are contemplating divorce. The program is designed to help people acquire the skills and knowledge to save their relationship and to make an informed decision before separation or divorce. I am available for public speaking, seminars, and training. I enjoy working closely with area physicians and pastors providing consultation, education, and support.

My Special Interests are working with:

• Marriage/Couples Counseling
• Relationship Counseling
• Post-Affair Recovery
• Blended Families
• Remarriage
• Marital/Relationship Dissatisfaction
• Empty Nest
• Life Transitions

Men's Issues:

• Fatherhood
• Intimacy
• Anger management
• Communication
• Depression and Anxiety
• Post Chemical Dependency treatment

I received my Master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from St. Mary’s University in Minneapolis and completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree at California Lutheran College in California. I was also honored to receive departmental distinction in my class at California Lutheran University. 

I have extensive experience working in the mental health field and more specifically in the area of relationship healing. I work with adults, couples and families as they deal with challenges and struggles in life. I work with individuals in the areas of depression, grief/loss, anxiety, spectrum disorders, relationship challenges, betrayal, sexuality issues and more. My work and experience with couples centers around communication, conflict management, affair repair, sex/intimacy issues, loss of connection and relationship healing. I believe 90% of life is not what happens to us but how we react to situations. I am here to navigate through difficult situations and life stressors, and to help you find hope, healing, fulfillment, and personal growth.

I am passionate about providing a safe, respectful, and warm environment to work through a variety of concerns and begin the healing process in a person-centered way. I believe spirituality is an essential component of mental health and practice from a Christian worldview. I use an eclectic approach in therapy, including psychoeducation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I would be honored to journey with you through your therapeutic process.

Welcome, my name is Chantal. I received my Master’s in Social Work from Walden University and received my Bachelor’s in Social Work from Hoge school ZUYD University in the Netherlands.

I was born and raised in the Netherlands and have had the privilege of working with individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, religions, abilities, and ages. I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults on the Autism Spectrum, working in various settings. Experience with the elderly population and experience with various mental health disorders.

I like to work from a holistic approach. Supporting you where you are and helping you on your journey to become your best self. Due to my multilingual and multicultural background, I am aware of someone’s unique and individual experience. Helping you understand yourself, overcome obstacles, and process emotions to heal.

I would like to support those individuals where they are and find their own strengths and paths in life. I work from a CBT, strengths-based therapy, and solution-focused therapy approach.

In my free time, I love to spend time with my family and loved ones, visit my family in the Netherlands, hike, explore new places, and be creative.

My areas of specialization are; Autism, Depression, Anxiety, Social Skills, Life transitions, Stress Management, Communication, and Self-esteem building.

I am looking forward to working together with you.