Mike Anderson, MSW, LICSW

Mike Anderson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker.  He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Luther College in Decorah, IA, and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND.

Mike has been employed at the Northwestern Mental Health Center since 1996.  He provides psychotherapy services at the Center’s Crookston and Fosston sites.  Mike enjoys working with teens, families, adults and couples.  He also facilitates the Domestic Abuse Treatment Program for men who have been abusive to their partners.  Mike has advanced training in the areas of serious and persistent mental illness, men’s issues, depression, and domestic violence.

Jodi Boerger Wilder, Psy.D., LP

Dr. Jodi Boerger is a clinical child psychologist with specialized training in play therapy, early childhood mental health and neuropsychological testing.  She earned a Bachelor of Science degree at the Institute of Child Development, within the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus, and a Master’s and Doctorate Degree in Clinical Child Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology in Fresno, California.  Jodi completed an APA-accredited internship at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis where she completed the Child Psychiatric and Pediatric In-Patient Rotations.  Currently she sees children aged 2 to 17 years of age in the Crookston office and is the Early Childhood Specialist on a grant to develop an early childhood mental health system of care within a five county region in northwestern Minnesota.  Jodi’s goal in working with children is to assess each child’s unique strengths and weaknesses, and to help the child’s support system focus on those strengths to help the child succeed across all settings.

Don Christie, M.Ed., M.A., LICSW

Don Christie is the Clinical Director of the Outpatient Program at the Northwestern Mental Health Center.  He is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and holds a Master of Arts Degree in Mental Health Counseling from North Dakota State University, and a Master of Education Degree in Educational Psychology from California State University in Northridge.  He has worked as a psychotherapist for 24 years and his current practice focuses primarily on adult mental health issues including relationship counseling.  Don has special interest in the joining of spiritual, philosophical and phase of life problems with more traditional mental health issues.  He also has extensive experience in chemical dependency and domestic abuse issues.

Don lives in Crookston, and has worked at the Mental Health Center for 14 years.  He has two adult daughters and five grandchildren.  He enjoys listening to and playing music (piano and guitar), reading, writing, motorcycling, canoeing, and exploring spiritual issues.

Janet Denison, MSW, LICSW

Janet Denison is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She obtained a B.S.W. from the University of Minnesota, Duluth and a M.S.W from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND.

Janet has worked in the human services field for over 20 years and has worked at the Northwestern Mental Health Center, Inc. since 2008. She enjoys working with teens, adults, couples and families on a variety of mental health issues and concerns. Janet has advanced expertise in chemical health. She has special interest in the role of Spirituality in the healing process and works primarily within a strength-based perspective.  Janet has clinic hours in Crookston and Mahnomen.    She is married and has an adult son and an adolescent daughter.  In her spare time, Janet enjoys reading, walking, traveling biking, and being involved in her families’ and community activities.

Chris Green, MSW, LICSW

Chris Green is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and has been employed with Northwestern Mental Health Center since 2007. He obtained both his Bachelor and Master Degrees in Social Work from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND. Chris provides psychotherapy services at the Center’s Crookston site. He enjoys working with adolescence, families, adults and couples. Chris has special interest in trauma, grief and loss issues, and the role of spirituality in the healing process.

Kathy Hackworth, L.P.N.

Support Nurse for Psychiatric Services

James Jarmuskewicz, M.D.

Consulting Psychiatrist

Michal Jorgens, Psy.D., LP

Dr. Michal Jorgens is a licensed clinical psychologist.  She works with a wide range of individuals, and specializes in working with the most severe disabilities.  She earned a doctorate in clinical psychology from Minnesota School of Professional Psychology/Argosy University in the Twin Cities, Minnesota.  Dr. Jorgens works part of the week in the outpatient clinic doing testing, psychological evaluation and individual therapy.  She is also the Director of residential services for the Mental Health Center’s programs at Northwestern Apartments in Crookston.  Dr. Jorgens has an extensive background in developmental disabilities, having provided administration and consultation to such programs for over 15 years.  She was appointed to and served on the Governor’s Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities.  Michal’s APA internship training included forensic evaluation, inpatient psychiatric treatment and assessment, and assessment and treatment of developmentally disabled adults.  Dr. Jorgens has served as an adjunct faculty at University of Minnesota, Crookston, since 1995.

Shannon Kronlund, MSW, LICSW

Shannon Kronlund is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social worker. She obtained both her Bachelor and Master Degrees in Social Work from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND.Shannon has been employed at the Northwestern Mental Health Center, Inc. since 2002 and completed her Masters internship here as well. Shannon enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults. She also greatly enjoys working with families and was previously a part of the Children and Family Services division of the Northwestern Mental Health Center, Inc. as a Professional In-Home Family Therapist.Shannon has specialized training in play-therapy and Functional Family Therapy. She has office hours in both Crookston and East Grand Forks.

Paul Michels, M.D.

Consulting Psychiatrist

Nancy Moser, LPN

Support Nurse/Psychiatric Services (On-call)

James Schober, M.A., LP

Jim Schober is a Licensed Psychologist (Master’s Level) and has worked at the Northwestern Mental Health Center since 1993.  Before his employment at NWMHC, Jim was employed as a Psychologist in Grand Forks for five years.  Jim is originally from the Twin Cities but now calls the Red River Valley his “home”.  Jim’s primary interest and competency is with children and adolescents.  Also, he works with adults.  Jim has a special interest in evaluating/assessing clients with possible ADHD or ADD.  Other interest and competency areas includes therapy with clients who present with – trauma (abuse), depression, Aspergers syndrome, anxiety, anger, adjustment to divorce and grief/loss.  Also, Jim administers Psychological Evaluations – child, teen, and adult which includes personality, cognitive/IQ and adaptive behavior functioning.  Jim is an avid Viking fan, follows Sioux sports, and enjoys time with his family. Additionally, he loves the outdoors which includes fishing, biking, hiking, and gardening.