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Meet the Team


CLINICAL DIRECTOR, LCSW

Emily Jones

Emily Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the driving force behind Creative Spirit Counseling. Her journey in social work started during her tenure as an active duty Army spouse, guiding her through diverse roles from child protection to mental health services, and ultimately to discovering her passion for therapeutic work with teenagers.

In 2019, Emily established her own practice (Creative Spirit Counseling!) committed to creative and integrative therapeutic approaches such as EMDR, TF-CBT, CBT, and mindfulness practices. Beyond her professional life, Emily takes great pleasure in quality time with her husband and teenagers, caring for a dynamic array of pets, and engaging in hobbies like crocheting, baking, and indulging her love for musical theater.

As the Clinical Director of Creative Spirit, Emily is dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to her clients, maintaining a commitment to excellence even with her limited availability.

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Nikki Wolf

Nikki Wolf is the Operations Manager at Creative Spirit Counseling, stepping into the role in 2021 to streamline administration and operations as the practice expanded. With a rich background in behavioral healthcare, including direct client interaction and program management, she now oversees recruitment, human resources, credentialing, billing, and intake processes to keep everything running seamlessly. Outside the office, Nikki loves cooking, attending concerts, and spending quality time with her husband and their two dogs.

LCSW, MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

Lisa Burger

Lisa Burger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Dakota, holding a BA from Minot State University and an MA from the University of North Dakota. With rich experience in addressing mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, thought and personality disorders, Lisa is adept at handling co-occurring substance use and severe mental illness.

She is trained in EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, and CBT for Psychosis, with additional training focused on personality disorders and recovery from narcissistic abuse. Lisa tailors her approach to fit each client's unique needs, cherishing the process of building strong personal connections and fostering a safe, humorous, and comforting therapeutic environment. Outside the office, she enjoys family time, pet care, managing her personal jungle of plants, music, biking, and crafting.

LMSW, MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

Emily Carleton

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. 

Ph.D, LPCC, NCC, MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

Lynae Hemming

Lynae Hemming is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. With her academic journey rooted in North Dakota State University, where she obtained her master’s and doctoral degrees in counseling, Lynae has grown into a versatile professional within the mental health field. Her work extends beyond therapy into teaching and research.

Dedicated to adult therapy, Lynae is an advocate for the LGBTQIA community and a fervent supporter of social justice. Drawing significant influence from Dr. Brené Brown, she is a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator, specializing in managing shame, fostering shame resilience, and cultivating self-compassion. Her approach is highly personalized, reflecting her belief in the uniqueness of each therapeutic journey and the potential for creative, integrative practices in treatment.

LCSW, MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

Kaitlyn Jacobsen

Kaitlyn Jacobsen comes from West Fargo, ND, with an academic background from the University of Minnesota Moorhead and the University of North Dakota. Her travels abroad ignited a passion for cultural diversity, enhancing her 8-year career across various agencies where she provides both clinical and non-clinical services.

Kaitlyn is dedicated to empowering clients in their healing journeys, particularly adolescents and young adults. She emphasizes a collaborative and non-traditional therapy environment that feels safe, expressive, and growth-oriented.

Kaitlyn is committed to creative and engaging therapy, ensuring a space where clients can freely express themselves and explore their healing potential. Her approach is all about making therapy a dynamic and enjoyable experience.

MFT, COUPLES AND FAMILY THERAPIST

Emma Preston

I have my MA in Marriage and Family Therapy and am currently a pre-licensed psychotherapist working under supervision. While I am trained to work with individuals, couples, and families, I am particularly passionate about working with couples, families, and other groups of people. I primarily draw from Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Gottman Therapy, Systems Focused, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I am specifically trained in Gottman Level 1, Prepare-Enrich, and am currently working on a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy certification.

I see it as one of the highest honors to walk with you through some of the most difficult experiences of life, as well as the mundane issues that inevitably arise along the way. My goal is to help you see the pieces within your unique situation that are needed for healing and a brighter future. I will work to help you reconcile these pieces into a larger systemic context and will strive to do my best to help you intimately know the abundant worth that is inside you. Taking the step to pursue therapy is an act of courage. This process takes effort, but you deserve the deep healing that comes through this process.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and children, being outside, reading books, making music, and surrounding myself with people, places, and things that make life beautiful.

LCSW, Mental Health Therapist

Hannah Ritteman

Hannah Ritteman, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Dakota, has a Psychology BS from North Dakota State University and a clinical MSW from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR, focusing on adults and older adolescents. Hannah advocates for holistic wellness, intertwining mind, body, and spirit with a therapy style marked by acceptance and warmth. She's an LGBTQIA+ ally and social justice advocate, specializing in trauma, identity exploration, and issues like anxiety and depression. Hannah's sessions promise a safe space for genuine expression, including laughter and tears, on the path to healing.

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