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Minneapolis
Nature-Based Therapy

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Minneapolis Locations

We have a home office near Lake Nokomis that we share, but most sessions take place outdoors year-round in natural spaces near Lake Nokomis and Hiawatha, Minnehaha Creek and Falls and the Mississippi River.  We avoid high traffic areas and opt instead for more private, natural spaces.  


🍂 Therapists will be available in specific locations on different days and times.  


🍂 As needed, we can work together to find a meeting location that is accessible by public transportation.  


🍂 Being out in all kinds of weather presents challenges and opportunities that will be part of the therapeutic work, but we will never go outside if the weather is too uncomfortable or unsafe. Or if you feel too uncomfortable or unsafe.  On those days we can meet over video. or in an indoor office if available.  


Minneapolis Office Location

Along the Mississippi River bottoms South of Lake Street

Minnehaha Creek

Lake Nokomis and Lake Hiawatha area 

Minnehaha Falls area 

Minneapolis Therapists

Kari Kleven (she/her), MSW, LICSW

Xavier Schmitz (he/him), MSW, LICSW

Xavier Schmitz (he/him), MSW, LICSW

Kari sees children and families of all ages as well as individual adults.  Se habla Español.  

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Xavier Schmitz (he/him), MSW, LICSW

Xavier Schmitz (he/him), MSW, LICSW

Xavier Schmitz (he/him), MSW, LICSW

Xavier sees adults of all ages.  

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Annie Bunio (she/her), MSW, LGSW

Xavier Schmitz (he/him), MSW, LICSW

Annie Bunio (she/her), MSW, LGSW

Annie sees children and families of all ages as well as individual adults. 

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Becky Krenz (she/her), LMFT

Jen Betlach (she/her), BA, Master's level Clinical Trainee

Annie Bunio (she/her), MSW, LGSW

Becky sees adults of all ages.  

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Arielle Johnson (they/she) MSW, LICSW

Jen Betlach (she/her), BA, Master's level Clinical Trainee

Jen Betlach (she/her), BA, Master's level Clinical Trainee

Arielle sees teens and young adults.  

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Jen Betlach (she/her), BA, Master's level Clinical Trainee

Jen Betlach (she/her), BA, Master's level Clinical Trainee

Jen Betlach (she/her), BA, Master's level Clinical Trainee

Jen sees children and families of all ages as well as individual adult.  Starting Fall 2024.  

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Wensday Berman (they/them), BA, Master's level Clinical Trainee

Wensday Berman (they/them), BA, Master's level Clinical Trainee

Wensday Berman (they/them), BA, Master's level Clinical Trainee

Wensday specializes in work with trans and queer people, especially kids, teens, and their families. Starting Fall 2024

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Kristine Pfau (she/her), BA, Master's level Clinical Trainee

Wensday Berman (they/them), BA, Master's level Clinical Trainee

Wensday Berman (they/them), BA, Master's level Clinical Trainee

Kristine specializes in working with youth and young adults.  Starting Fall 2024.

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land acknowledgement

Minneapolis Nature-Based Therapy is located on land that has been cared for and called home by Indigenous people from time immemorial up to the present day.  The land was stolen from the Dakota people by the U.S. Government in 1805 through the illegitimate “Pike’s Treaty.” We must acknowledge this truth and support efforts to repair, even if they are never enough.  


Working on this land and near sacred sites we will recognize and honor the Dakota people of the past, present and future.   

Dakota Land map of Minneapolis (Village of Many Lakes) and St. Paul (Village along the White Cliffs) by artist Marlena Myles

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