About Family Circle Counseling

We are a relational group practice utilizing an attachment lens. Each of our practitioners is skilled in a variety of attachment and trauma-specified approaches (such as EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Theraplay, Play Therapy, Sandtray & Emotion Focused Couples Therapy, etc.). We individualize our work depending on the needs of our clients.

We are seeing clients in the office as well as continuing to provide HIPAA compliant Telehealth sessions. We are accepting new client intakes with either option available.

Our Mission

We are committed to working with diverse populations and clients of all ages. We utilize an attachment and complex trauma lens to help our clients heal developmental wounds. Our population of focus, in addition to the more general client population, are individuals and families with adoption history and/or trauma exposure.

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We also provide professional training and consultation to organizations such as county social services adoptive parent support gourds, and facilitate workshops at statewide professional conferences.

Meet the Team

Carole Coffey Hannah EdS, LP

Carole Coffey Hannah EdS, LP, licensed psychologist, was one of the initial psychologists at St Paul Children’s Hospital: Midwest Children’s Resource Center (MCRC), an inter-disciplinary clinic specializing in the assessment and treatment of child abuse and trauma. Carole’s therapeutic approach is strongly influenced by the developmental impact of trauma and stress on our brain, mind, emotions […]

Krista Nelson, LICSW, LMFT, Accredited Consultant in EMDR

Krista Nelson, LICSW, LMFT, Accredited Consultant in EMDR has over thirty years of post-masters experience working with adults and children who are coping with attachment loss, trauma and family changes, especially those who entered a family through adoption. She is co-founder of Family Circle Counseling and led the Wilder Foundation’s Attachment and Trauma Training program in […]

Mike Poindexter, LMFT

Mike Poindexter, LMFT, has spent over 15 years serving families, adults, teens and children who are challenged by difficult life transitions, mental health issues, and serious emotional disturbances. Mike utilizes a collaborative strengths-based approach to help clients explore, understand, and move beyond the issues that impact them. He works together with his clients to bring a […]

Wendy Baker, MW, LICSW

I have been providing therapeutic services to young children, teens, families and adults for over 35 years. I have specialized in working with children with high needs and their families, as well as adult survivors of complex trauma. In my years of practice I have developed a deep understanding of the need for us to […]

Jaime Gjerdingen (jer-di-gen)

(she/they) Therapist, MSW, LGSW Having gained over 15 years of experience working with children, teens and adults in restorative justice and mental healthcare settings, I am passionate about facilitating spaces where people may heal and strengthen their connection to themselves, their communities and Nature. I practice from a person centered, attachment, somatic, and trauma integrative […]

Marie Elaine

About Me I am committed to creating a space where you feel safe, respected, and truly understood-just as you are. My approach is trauma-informed and person-centered, grounded in compassion, empathy, and warmth. I believe therapy is most effective when it is collaborative, supportive, and free of judgment. Together, we will explore your experiences, navigate challenges, […]

Sara Feld

Sara Feld, LICSW is a dedicated child and family therapist with five years of clinical experience, specializing in trauma informed, attachment-based therapy. Grounded in the belief that secure relationships are at the heart of emotional well-being, Sara works collaboratively with children and their families to foster connection, safety, and healing. Drawing from attachment theory, Sara […]