Meet the Team
Jessica Bouchard, M.A., LPCC
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Clinical & Treatment Director | Co-Founder
As a strengths-based therapist, I strive to help clients find and employ their natural strengths and use their successes to guide them on their therapeutic journey. The therapeutic relationship and process is a powerful tool in helping individuals reframe issues and find new ways of being that bring peace, happiness, and new perspectives.
I have devoted my work to providing treatment, therapy, and evaluations to guide treatment planning for adults and adolescents. Additionally, I am an ally for and provide therapeutic services to individuals who identify with the LGBTQ+ community.
My approach to therapy is affirming and non-judgmental, providing space to process through and explore past hurt and trauma, ineffective patterns of behavior, and explore new perspectives. I am trained in ART and have found this to be a powerful tool in helping clients work through traumatic experiences.
Dr. Kari Rengo, APRN, PMHNP-BC
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Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Contracted Medical Provider | True North Psychiatry
Finding your True North doesn’t need to be difficult or painful. It can be comfortable, natural, and done at a pace that works for you. You can smile, shed a tear or two, and maybe even enjoy the conversation. My ultimate goal is for you to walk away from our visit by thinking “Hey! That wasn’t so bad!”
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Together we will identify the symptoms that caused you to lose your fixed point in this spinning world, and create a treatment plan that is based on your most deeply held beliefs, values, and the principles you live by. I will celebrate with you when your internal compass — unique to you — returns to represent who you are at your deepest level!
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True North Psychiatry is based out of Duluth, Minnesota, but with the benefits of tele-health, I am licensed to help anyone in Wisconsin and Minnesota from the comfort of their home (or any other setting of their choosing).
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I have a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and a Family Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certificate from the College of St. Scholastica. Using the alphabet as a guide, these degrees make me a DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC. Say that 10 times fast!
In order to reach even more patients in the Northland, I work with Crosswind Counseling Center in Duluth to provide Psychiatric Medication Management. Together, we ensure that our patients are receiving the greatest benefit and best possible outcomes from their medications.
I live in the Northland with my husband, our three kids, three dogs, and two cats! We enjoy spending time in nature and being on the lake together. A little secret of mine is I’m obsessed with gnomes and have a weakness for peanut butter M&Ms, cake pops, and comfort food!
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I am deeply passionate about psychiatry and am dedicated to helping you find your True North and get back on the path you always dreamed of!
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More information about True North Psychiatry can be found here.
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Anthony J Banks, PhD, MSW, LICSW
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Contracted Therapist
Anthony comes to Minnesota as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) from Columbia, Missouri. Growing up in St. Louis, he spent most of his youth spending time with his mom, sisters, and friends. He obtained his Master of Social Work (MSW) in 2020 and PhD in Social Work in 2024 from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Anthony, his partner, and his two beautiful and affectionate cats moved to Minnesota to work at the University of Minnesota-Duluth.
As a clinical social worker, Anthony believes that people have innumerable strengths and are inherently good. Anthony is person-centered, authentic, warm, and sometimes even humorous in his clinical practice. He is non-judgmental and a wonderful listener. Anthony also believes in social justice and equity, dismantling oppressive systems, and is comfortable working with individuals from various identity and cultural backgrounds.
Anthony has 6+ years working as a clinical provider, mostly with adults and adolescents. Throughout his clinical practice, Anthony has worked extensively with the LGBTQIA2S+ population, and has experience providing letters for gender-affirming treatments and surgeries that abide by WPATH standards. In his clinical practice, Anthony has experience with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Motivational Interviewing (MI), Strengths-Based Therapies, and is Level 2 Gottman Certified to work with couples.
Dr. Amy Farmer, Psy.D.
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Contracted Psychology Fellow | Northern Woods Forensic Psychological Services
Dr. Farmer has been providing psychological services in inpatient, community, and forensic based settings since she completed her doctorate in Clinical Forensic Psychology in 2017. She has specialized training and education in psychological assessment and how psychology plays a role in legal matters. Her experience includes providing inpatient and outpatient psychotherapy services and conducting psychological evaluations with inpatient and community-based populations. She has experience working with individuals with severe mental illness, depression, anxiety, PTSD, complex trauma, chronic pain, personality disorders, substance abuse, and individuals exploring their gender identity and sexuality. She has had the privilege of working with diverse populations and with these experiences they have afforded her develop a strong person-centered, trauma informed therapeutic approach to therapy.
Dr. Farmer has experience and specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART), and Compassion Focused Therapy. The majority of Dr. Farmer’s experience has been working with adult men; however, she has worked with adult women and gender diverse individuals.
Working collaboratively and at a pace that works for you is most important. Dr. Farmer aims to connect with you through a warm, calm, compassionate demeanor, in a safe supportive environment. Compassion focused therapy combined with attachment based therapeutic approaches and somatic-based interventions are significant components of Dr. Farmer’s approach. She also has considerable experience with safety planning for suicidal thinking and behavior and self-destructive behaviors. Dr. Farmer encourages a non-judgmental space with open and honest communication. She strongly believes that genuine and authentic connections create positive change within the individual. She is excited to get to know you and work with you to create the meaningful life you have been striving for.
Dr. Farmer has called Duluth home for 8 years and when she is not working, she enjoys spending quality time with her son, three cats, hiking, playing pickleball, listening to true crime podcasts, and finding new recipes to make delicious food.
Thomas Biley, M.S.Ed. , LPCC
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Contracted Therapist
Tom is a person-centered therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families experiencing difficulties with communication, relationships, and intimacy. Tom focuses on creating a therapeutic relationship built on trust and respect because he believes profound personal growth can occur when you feel truly heard and understood. His goal is to help you gain clarity, increase self-awareness, and develop the confidence to make positive changes in your life. For the last 12 years, he has worked with youth and adults struggling with mental health in residential, corrections, and outpatient settings. He is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), working with clients to process and recover from traumatic experiences.
Hannah Cornwell, M.A.
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Contracted Therapist
As a person centered therapist Hannah strives to integrate evidence-based practices using a compassionate and a trauma-informed approach. Her goal is to create a safe non-judgemental environment to address areas of concern for her clients. She believes that each individual deserves respect, dignity, and the opportunity for growth and healing regardless of their background. She recognizes the importance of addressing not only the behaviors but also the psychological, emotional, and social factors that contribute to sexual offending. She is also passionate about advocating for the LGBTQ+ community and helping individuals navigate the complexities of identity and societal
stigma.
Anna Bergstrom, M.Ed. in Counseling
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Contracted Therapist
As a person-centered therapist, Anna provides therapeutic services to adults, children, couples, and families. Her clinical approach integrates humanistic principles, attachment theory, and person-centered therapy to support clients in developing greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and healthier interpersonal relationships. She offers a supportive and collaborative therapeutic environment where clients are encouraged to explore their inner experiences at their own pace.
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With a background in homeopathy, Anna brings a holistic perspective to her clinical work, recognizing the importance of mind-body integration in emotional healing and personal growth. She works with individuals experiencing grief, loss, and bereavement, as well as those navigating parenting challenges, self-esteem concerns, and significant life transitions.
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Anna is an affirming ally to the LGBTQ+ community and offers inclusive care tailored to the unique needs of everyone. She also works with women facing mid-life transitions, helping them explore identity, purpose, and emotional well-being during this important stage of life.
Her practice is grounded in the belief that meaningful change occurs within the context of a safe, empathetic therapeutic relationship—where clients feel understood, respected, and empowered to move toward their goals.
Paula Williams
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Clinical Counselor Intern
*Paula Offers Pro-Bono Options for Those Who Qualify*
Paula is honored to join the team at Crosswind Counseling Center as an intern. She brings over 20 years of experience as a life coach, working with adults seeking support through various life transitions. Paula believes that when people seek counseling, they are stuck, not sick. She works from the strengths-based understanding that inherent in each person is the desire and agency to change, even when it may not feel accessible in the moment. Her therapeutic approach combines genuine curiosity with a warm and direct style that creates space for clients to feel seen, heard, and understood while being gently challenged to explore both the possibilities and pain in being human.
Paula recognizes that healing happens best when considering the individual experience of the whole person- heart, mind, body, and spirit, as well as the systems of race, class, gender, sexual orientation, religion, etc. that a person is embedded in. Her goal is to be a deeply engaged and collaborative partner in helping clients move through life challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, and transition, while developing resilience and capacity to be more authentically connected to life.
Amber Snow
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Director of Administration and Advocacy Services
Amber brings years of professional experience to create a seamless and welcoming environment for our clients. Ensuring the safety, well-being, and confidentiality of each client is supported by years of training in trauma-informed approaches. Amber’s deeply held belief that each person is deserving of dignity and respect in their healing journey helps her to guide all of our clients to a therapy path that is right for them. Coordinating client care and clinic operations with expertise and compassion is her top priority. Amber holds degrees in English, Secondary Education, and Ojibwe Language and Culture Education from The College of St. Scholastica. Having also completed 250+ hour training in Trauma-Informed Yoga, she holds a 200 RYT certification. Amber works tirelessly to dismantle systems of oppression in our community through multiple organizations with an emphasis on sexual violence prevention/healing, racism, LGBTQ+ issues, and gender equality.
Chase Galush
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Administrative Assistant
Chase is a diligent and driven undergraduate student majoring in Criminology with a minor in Psychology at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. Her goal as an administrative assistant is to provide valuable support and effectively manage front-end communication with clients and visitors. She is happy to help with any questions or concerns. Overall, Chase aims to provide a welcoming and hospitable environment for everyone who seeks services at Crosswind Counseling Center.
Madeline Stricker
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Administrative Assistant
​Madeline provides administrative support for client care operations, including scheduling, client communications, psychological testing coordination, and billing processes. She supports clinicians by organizing documentation, gathering supporting materials for court-related cases, and facilitating referrals to community resources. Her background includes exposure to trauma-informed care principles and crisis intervention support. In addition to her role at Crosswind Counseling, Madeline is currently pursuing a B.A. in Criminology and a B.A.Sc. in Psychology at the University of Minnesota Duluth.
Dr. Sara Bovee, Psy.D., LP
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​​Co-Founder & Consulting Psychologist
Dr. Bovee has been providing psychological services in community, correctional, and inpatient settings since completing her doctorate in Clinical Forensic Psychology in 2014. While providing therapy and assessment services to people in these settings, she gained expertise in working with people who have sexual differences and who have been victim to - and have caused - sexual violence. This expertise contributed to the development of Crosswind Counseling Center. In her work with Crosswind Counseling Center, Dr. Bovee consults on varying clinical, treatment, and assessment needs, as well as supporting the day-to-day administrative needs of the clinic.