Meet Our Team

PHD | LP Clinical Psychologist

My goal as a therapist is to genuinely connect with and support clients in their journey. It is a privilege to walk with others on their path towards healing and knowing themselves. I strive to make sure my clients feel seen and heard as their true selves, experience warmth and security in the counseling room, and know that I unconditionally accept them. I believe therapy should be a true partnership between myself and my client; we are a team working toward your desired healing, growth, and change. I am committed to providing a safe and inviting atmosphere for all people, identities, and needs.

I often work from a relational lens as I believe that our past and current interpersonal experiences have a significant influence in shaping how we see ourselves and the world, and are often at the root of a lot of our pain and distress. I believe that there is no “one size fits all” approach to therapy and enjoy being flexible and adaptable in my work. The experience of providing clients with a meaningful connection where they feel secure, heard, and accepted for their true selves is the aspect of this work that I find most fulfilling. Being able to give a client with past interpersonal hurts a corrective emotional experience and show them that they can be cared for unconditionally is a privilege, as is helping them to better understand the impact of their current/past experiences on their current challenges, sense of self, symptoms, and overall mental well-being. I also find it important to help clients build a toolbox of coping strategies to help them navigate their daily challenges, and so I incorporate breathing strategies, mindfulness, self-compassion, grounding, and EMDR emotion regulation strategies into my therapy work. Throughout all my work I remain aware of the context of each client’s unique experience as well as our diverse identities and how they may play out in sessions and within the client’s life, and work to foster open discussion, transparency, and exploration.

I hope to empower my clients by co-creating a therapeutic path that feels most meaningful for them. I feel especially capable to work with trauma, anxiety, relationship concerns, perfectionism, and disordered eating and body image concerns. If you feel that I would be a good fit for you as a therapist, I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.

PHD | LP Clinical Psychologist

Seeking help through counseling requires courage. I understand that mutual trust, respect, and a collaborative approach are needed for best results. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to facilitate personal growth and to improve quality of life. I will actively work with you to mutually identify attainable goals and to devise strategies to reach those goals based upon the best available research. Together we will tailor these approaches to your goals and strengths, with an overall goal of empowering you.

I consider myself a “generalist” psychologist in that I have had a wide breadth of experiences and training, with a particular focus on the relationship between physical health/medical conditions and mental health. Examples include managing depression, anxiety, Bipolar II Disorder, and eating disorders, particularly Binge Eating Disorder. Common, co-occurring medical conditions that I have training and experience with include diabetes mellitus, hypertension, chronic physical pain (e.g., back pain, post-operative surgical pain, arthritis), and neurological/movement disorders.

Interventions that I offer include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills, Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills, and mindful hypnosis.

I am a native Iowan. I obtained a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Louisville and I completed a post-doctoral fellowship in eating disorders and weight management/bariatric surgery at Park Nicollet. I have also worked in a pain clinic, primary care clinics, and a Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital (pre-doctoral internship). I enjoy spending time with family and friends, fishing, cycling, cooking, reading, listening to music, and, recently, cross country skiing. I exclusively offer telehealth appointments for individuals who are 18 years and older.

PHD, LP | CEO, Psychologist

Dr. Paquin is the CEO and a licensed psychologist. She enjoys helping children, teens, adults and families with life transitions, mental health challenges (OCD, anxiety, depression), addictions, trauma, and more. Dr. Paquin uses research based treatments to help clients (Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, ACT). Dr. Paquin also does consulting for Social Security Disability and training in Psychological First Aid and Trauma Informed Services.

Dr. Paquin received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Bowling Green State University in 2006. Prior to opening Psychology Express in 2017, Dr. Paquin served as Chief Psychologist from 2011-2016 at Hennepin Healthcare (formerly HCMC). During her tenure, she led implementation of new psychological programming including primary care behavioral health, integrated health psychology, integrated addiction treatment, dialectical behavior therapy, first episode psychosis programming, and “CARES” (a preventative response for first responders and healthcare providers coping with stress/violence). Dr. Paquin also served on the MN Board of Psychology from 2014-2017. Currently, she is a doctoral practicum supervisor for St. Mary’s University and Augsburg.

In her free time, Dr. Paquin enjoys time with family, reading, exercise, and fostering rescue dogs (check out Betty and Odie on our team page).

Director of Operations

Ms. Almanzar has a Law degree from the Dominican Republic and management training from both the Dominican Republic and New York. She has extensive experience in business management and operations, team building, strategic planning and implementation, and project and budget management. Ms. Almanzar worked at Hennepin Healthcare (formerly HCMC) from 2011-2019 where she was led operations in the Psychology Division including Child Adolescent Psychiatry and Neuropsychology. More recently, she worked at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health from 2020-2022 as the Administrator of Pediatrics and Psychology.

In her free time, Ms. Almanzar enjoys reading, listening to music, dancing, yoga, gardening, traveling and spending time with friends and family.

Staff Admin

Hailey has always had a passion for psychology since she was a kid. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Developmental Psychology from the University of Minnesota and has thought about continuing her education in the foreseeable future. She was drawn to Developmental Psychology because she is very interested in how people grow, change and adapt in different life stages and how different life events can affect this. Hailey has a great deal of experience working with children. Prior to joining the admin. team at Psychology Express, she was a preschool teacher with Primrose Schools for four years and the Youth Advocate at a summer camp before moving into a clinical role at a large pediatric clinic in the Twin Cities metro area. In her free time, Hailey enjoys travelling, scuba diving, true crime, coffee, arts & crafts, and spending time with her friends & family.

PhD, LP | Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Abrams completed his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Minnesota and internship at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. Prior to joining Psychology Express, he worked for many years at community health centers in central Minnesota.

Dr. Abrams conducts psychological evaluations and therapy with adults with panic disorder / agoraphobia, OCD, Hoarding, Social Anxiety Disorder, Specific Phobia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

Beyond his work at Psychology Express, Dr. Abrams is a professor of psychology at Carleton College (Northfield, MN). There he teaches courses in psychopathology, cross-cultural psychopathology, and health psychology, and conducts research on the prevention of panic disorder and PTSD.

In his free time, Dr. Abrams enjoys long-distance biking, cross-country skiing, spending time with his family, and visiting the local dog park with his mutt.

PsyD | Postdoctoral Fellow

Dr. Chemarum earned her Psy.D in counseling psychology from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. She completed her clinical training at the University of Minnesota Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and her pre-doctoral internship at Allina Health where she trained in the Child and Adolescent department. She also completed a one-year post-doctoral fellowship at Nexus Family Healing. She has worked in primary care clinic, hospital, residential treatment, school, and outpatient mental health settings providing therapy and psychological testing services.

Dr. Chemarum has experience in providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds and with a wide range of mental health presentations including depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, disruptive behaviors, psychosis, substance abuse, immigration stress/life transitions, and SPMI. She has a special interest and expertise in first episode psychosis psychological testing and working with youth with disruptive behaviors, trauma, and acting out behaviors. Dr. Chemarum is also passionate about making a difference and advocating for clients’ treatment and emotional well-being through comprehensive psychological evaluations. Psychological evaluation provides clients with a better understanding of their internal strength and areas in need of more support. Her evaluations and treatments are influenced by a client-centered/relational approach that empowers, acknowledges clients’ strengths and multifaceted experiences, and reflects their values, needs, and culture. Dr. Chemarum incorporates evidenced based interventions of acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), existential, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma informed, and multi-cultural therapy in her work with clients.

In her free time, Dr. Chemarum enjoys spending time with her family, listening to music, singing in church choir, and walking in nature.

PhD | Clinical Psychologist

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MFT, LMFT | Marriage and Family Therapist

Ashley Orchard received her MA in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is also passionate about Psychology and is currently completing a Doctoral Counseling Psychology program at Saint Mary’s University.

Ashley provides therapy for children, adolescents, adults and families. Ashley provides integrative therapy relying on a variety of approaches including narrative, emotionally focused, experiential, play, attachment focused, mindfulness, and collaborative language.

In her free time, Ashley enjoys time with family, playing games teaching dance, and playing with her many pets.

PsyD, LP | Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Emily P. Sander is a licensed clinical psychologist dedicated to providing compassionate, person-centered mental health care to individuals of all ages. Dr. Sander utilizes an integrative approach to psychotherapy, pulling from a variety of therapeutic styles to meet the individual needs of each client, couple, or family. While she employs evidence-based treatments including eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive behavioral (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and dialectical behavioral (DBT) therapies, approaches are not limited to these alone. Dr. Sander strongly believes that treatment must be tailored to each client’s needs and with a respect for the diverse backgrounds and life experiences of each individual.

Dr. Sander is particularly passionate about the treatment of trauma and helping those who have faced traumatic experiences restore a sense of safety and wellbeing in their lives. This includes treatment of PTSD, complex PTSD, and attachment trauma using EMDR therapy as the foundation for healing. Additionally, EMDR therapy can be a powerful tool in addressing other mental health concerns that have roots in painful past experiences, such as symptoms of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, phobias, and chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia. Dr. Sander is also trained in animal assisted psychotherapy and is in the process of developing a novel animal assisted trauma therapy intervention where animal co-therapists work alongside the provider as supports for healing.

For those seeking more rapid resolution to traumatic experiences Dr. Sander provides EMDR Intensive Treatment. EMDR Intensive Treatment is ideal for those who want to make a significant amount of progress in a much shorter timeframe. While EMDR therapy delivered in a traditional, weekly therapy format is highly effective, it may require several treatment sessions over weeks or months to achieve treatment goals. Intensive treatment offers the chance for more rapid resolution of trauma on a condensed schedule. Visit our EMDR Intensive Treatment page for more information.

In addition to therapy work, Dr. Sander is skilled in the completion of psychological and psycho-educational assessment. In particular, Dr. Sander specializes in neurodiversity focused psychological evaluations including the assessment of autism in adolescents and adults, ADHD across the age spectrum, and learning disabilities. Dr. Sander also provides neurodiversity-affirming psychotherapy for adolescents and adults. In this work she supports autistic individuals, people with ADHD, and other neurodiverse individuals in embracing their diversity and finding the tools and supports to live their best lives.

Dr. Sander earned her masters and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Talbert House and Affiliates in Cincinnati, OH and postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Cincinnati Health Service. Dr. Sander has worked in a variety of settings throughout her training and career, including outpatient medical clinics, hospitals, private practice, residential treatment, and the public school system. Dr. Sander was first licensed and practiced psychology in the state of Kentucky before to moving to Minnesota to be closer to family in 2016. Prior to joining Psychology Express in 2023 Dr. Sander served as a psychology provider in the Mayo Clinic system.

In her free time, Dr. Sander enjoys spending time in nature, coaching youth sports, gardening, and “making things” of all kinds. When not in the office she can often be found planning future travels and making memories with her spouse, children, and fur-family members.

PhD, LP | Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Adam Sattler is a licensed clinical psychologist who has worked in hospitals, primary care clinics, outpatient mental health, and residential facilities. Dr. Sattler earned his PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Mississippi. He completed his pre-doctoral clinical training at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI. He also completed a two-year, advanced postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Minnesota’s Department of Family Medicine and Community Health.

As a generalist, Dr. Sattler offers evidence-based treatment for a wide variety of common mental health difficulties related to depression, anxiety, and stress. He has particular interest and expertise working with individuals struggling with insomnia, trauma, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Dr. Sattler is passionate about working with individuals from all walks of life, including those representing diversity in terms of culture, race, sexual orientation, and gender identity. His client-centered approach to psychotherapy is firmly rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT).

In his free time, Dr. Sattler enjoys playing and listening to music, riding his bike, and spending time with his friends and family.

PhD, LP, ABPP | Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Sherman is a licensed clinical psychologist and has been providing individual and couples therapy for over 25 years. She approaches the psychotherapy process in a collaborative and empowering manner, helping clients draw upon their strengths to make positive changes to improve their quality of life and relationships. Dr. Sherman strives to offer a safe and nonjudgmental environment, to tailor research-based interventions to clients’ specific situations, and to instill hope. She is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, and is Board Certified in Couple and Family Psychology.

She works with adults facing a wide variety of life experiences and challenges. Populations of special interest include military/veteran personnel and their families, healthcare professionals, LGBTQ+ individuals/couples, theatre professionals, and families who have a loved one managing mental illness or trauma/PTSD. Dr. Sherman’s clinical work is grounded in interpersonal psychotherapy, Behavioral Activation, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Emotion Focused Therapy.

Dr. Sherman earned her PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia and then completed an internship at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. She next served as the Director of the Family Mental Health Program at the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center for 17 years and was a Professor at the University of Oklahoma in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. In that role, she provided couples therapy, developed and evaluated family interventions for mental illness and trauma/PTSD, and supervised trainees from a variety of disciplines. She then served as Professor at the University of Minnesota in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health. Housed in a residency primary care clinic in North Minneapolis, she provided psychotherapy, taught physicians and other trainees, collaborated on advocacy and research activities, and delivered integrated care services.

Dr. Sherman is the Editor in Chief of Couple and Family Psychology: Research and Practice, the journal for the American Psychological Association’s Society of Couple and Family Psychology. She also serves on the Board of the Academy of Couple and Family Psychology. She has published over 75 articles in peer-reviewed journals, has received over $3.2 million in grant funding, and has given several hundred workshops nationally.

In her personal life, she spends time with family and friends, attends musical theater, sings with a community choir, enjoys regular exercise, and volunteers with The Spread Sunshine Gang, Open Door Community Theater, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Along with her mom, she also writes books for families managing mental illness or trauma/PTSD.

PsyD | Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Margit Swanson earned her Psy.D in clinical psychology from Roosevelt University in Chicago, IL. She trained at several correctional facilities and a Veteran’s Affairs hospital while in Chicago. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Miami Veteran’s Affairs Hospital where she trained in primarily the substance use disorders and PTSD units. She then completed a one-year post-doctoral fellowship at Hazelden-Betty Ford. Dr. Swanson has worked in a wide array of settings, providing individual and group therapy and psychological testing services.

Dr. Swanson has experience in providing therapy to adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds and with a wide range of mental health presentations including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, personality disorders, and serious mental illness.

Dr. Swanson believes that growth and change are always possible and she is here to help guide clients in their unique journey. She uses evidence-based therapies and takes a client-centered approach that empowers her clients to heal and learn to reclaim their life in a safe, non-judgmental, supportive therapy environment.

In her free time, Dr. Swanson enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She loves watching sports and traveling.

PhD, LMFT | Postdoctoral Fellow
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Therapy Support Dog

Rosy is the youngest Wheaton Terrier emotional support dog, and still in training. She is distinguishable by her tongue which is usually sticking out. She was rescued from a puppy mill (thank you Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue) where she lived outside in deplorable conditions. Rosy was rescued at less than 1 year old and pregnant with 9 puppies (all are healthy and living in their adopted homes). Rosy, is often times known as “Nosy Rosy,” as she appears shy but likes to be in the know with who’s in the clinic! In her free time, Rosy enjoys snuggling with Odie and sneaking dog toys outside when no one is looking.

Therapy Support Dog

Betty is a very friendly Wheaton Terrier emotional support dog. She was rescued from a puppy mill (thank you Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue) where she lived outside in deplorable conditions. Betty exemplifies resiliency from trauma as she has become quite fond of “her pack of people” in the clinic. She is especially talented at picking up on emotional cues and comforting others! In her free time, Betty enjoys playing with anyone. She also loves a good massage!

Therapy Support Dog

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Therapy Support Dog

Celly, whose name is short for celebrate, is a longhaired miniature dachshund who is honing her skills as an animal co-therapist. Celly’s special talents include helping children learn self-regulation skills and assisting people in working through painful past experiences during the EMDR process with Dr. Sander.