Minnesota
Therapists
Vetted, culturally competent, licensed therapists ready to support you.
DR. BROOKE BARTLETT, PHD
Brooke Bartlett, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and owner of Center for Trauma, Anxiety, and Stress Inc. (CTAS). A nationally recognized trauma specialist, Dr. Bartlett is also a highly specialized first responder and military psychologist with over 10 years of hands-on training and experience providing a wide range of culturally competent mental health services. She has an extensive research history examining first responder and military metal health, with over 20 scientific publications, dozens of national and international conference presentations, and a published book chapter. In addition to her clinical and research work, Dr. Bartlett is frequently featured in a variety of first responder-focused media outlets, including CRACKYL Magazine, industry podcasts, and more. Driven by a deep passion for serving those who serve others, Dr. Bartlett founded CTAS to deliver comprehensive evidence-based services that are accessible, effective, and rooted in cultural competence. She is available to provide culturally competent therapy to first responders in 42 states.
-All states except: Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, New Mexico, Louisiana, Iowa, New York, & Massachusetts
SAMANTHA LINDTNER, LCSW
Sam is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois and Virginia. She received her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago and began her career working full time in schools with no intention of ever becoming a therapist. In 2020, when all her schools went online, Sam took on a few therapy clients as a way to gain more hours toward her license; it was there that she found her true calling.
Sam is married to an active duty sailor and she works full time in the Navy’s suicide prevention program, SAIL. Sam understands and has experienced many of the issues unique to the military community. As a therapist, she is straight forward in her approach and she will stay with you on your journey by creating a safe, non-judgemental space for you to grow closer to your truest self. Sam has specific training in treating anxiety and depression, stress management, and suicide prevention. She is certified in LGBTQIA+ issues and is professionally and personally experienced in religious deconstruction, issues of women’s health, migraines, and perfectionism.
Sam utilizes a customized and holistic approach for each client. She likes to get to know her clients in order to understand which frameworks will be most effective for them. Most commonly, she uses ACT, DBT, CBT, motivational interviewing, and positive psychology. She has been described by former clients as “genuine, decisive, and easy to connect with.”
When she isn’t working, Sam can be found camping, tending to the plants in her greenhouse, or working on one of her many house projects. Her dog, Captain (pictured), loves to meet Sam’s therapy clients and often makes himself known during telehealth sessions.
Diving Bell Therapy PLLC
224-433-7568
sam@divingbelltherapy.com
www.divingbelltherapy.com
MELANIE KOENEN, LAMFT
Mel is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT 3991). She holds a Master's Degree from Bethel Seminary in Marriage and Family Therapy in St. Paul. She specializes in trauma within first responder and military populations. Other areas of interest are family or origin issues, relationship issues, anxiety and communication. She is a Master ART Practitioner in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and also utilizes IFS in healing trauma. She believes regulating the nervous system is truly the key to being able to manage stress and heal trauma responses. She also focuses on practical changes that are realistic for your life. At the end of the day, her biggest goal for all of her clients is to work herself out of a job.
She is the wife of a trooper and understands how first responder occupations can affect relationships with schedule changes, OT, etc. She has been told she is easy to talk to and makes therapy a less nerve-wracking experience. She loves to laugh at witty jokes, dry jokes, dark humor, and believes that laughter can be just as healing as crying. She is pretty direct and sweary, however, remains compassionate.
While not in the therapy room, she is a Training Coordinator for TacMobility, a company that focuses on LE stress recovery and resiliency, volunteers as the Wellness Director for Backing the Blue Line, and also published a workbook (Getting to Code 4: A Workbook for Law Enforcement).
As a LAMFT, she is under the supervision of a MN Board Approved LMFT supervisor while completing her remaining hours.
You can reach Mel at mel.koenen@betterthingsaheadmn.com or by text/call at 763-200-6206. More about Mel can be found at www.betterthingsaheadmn.com.
KAY MANAHAN, LMFT
Hi, I'm Kay! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MN 3323 or WI 2105). I specialize in working with those affected by trauma, grief and loss, and addiction. My passion is helping first responders and veterans - to provide them and their families with the support they need. I work with individuals, couples, families and adolescents (15+). I utilize various techniques to process trauma including IFS, EMDR and somatic work.
I have personal experience growing up in a first responder home, my dad was a volunteer firefighter - I understand the unique dynamics and challenges that come from time in public service. I have completed additional training to work with first responders - I am a certified first responder counselor.
I utilize humor, directness and transparency to create trust and safety. I see clients in person out of my Woodbury office and provide telehealth services throughout the states of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
I can be reached directly at (612) 405-2967 or at kay@anchorpointtherapy.net or through my website www.anchorpointtherapy.net