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Featured Programs
 
Verbal Behavior
Behavioral analysis of language as developed by B.F. Skinner (Verbal Behavior, 1957).
   
 
Music Therapy/
Speech Therapy
 
Individual music and speech therapist's come into the classroom.
   
 
HBOT for Autism
 
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy coming soon.
   
   
 
 


 

Jen Larson, MHP
Founder of Holland Center
    Parent to child with Autism (NY Times Article)

    BA Marketing Psychology Speech Comm / Minor Studio Art / Art History

    Generation Rescue Angel

    TACA volunteer

    Unlocking Autism

    Junior League of Mpls (Free Arts abused kids Coordinator)
 
 
Troy Fry, MA, BCBA
Clinical Director
    Holland team member since December, 2004

    Graduated from North Dakota State University with a B.A. in Psychology

    Graduated from Southern Illinois University with a M.A. in Behavior Analysis and Therapy

    Currently enrolled at the University of Kansas pursuing a Ph.D. in Child Psychology

    Currently working as an associate of Dr. Patrick McGreevy, Ph.D, BCBA

    Certified by the American Heart Association in Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid
 
 
Deborah Clemmensen, M.Eq., Licensed Psychologist
Consulting Psychologist
    Holland team member since 2006

    Received doctoral training at the University of Minnesota Psychology in the Schools program, completing internship in 1976 in Montgomery County MD

    Worked as a clinician, supervisor, and trainer at Washburn Center for Children for 17 years. Earlier, worked for Montgomery Country MD schools, Bloomington MN schools, and Psychology Network, a private clinic in Burnsville

    Worked as a mental health consultant for Ramsey County Head Start Programs for 5 years, before becoming a consulting psychologist for Holland Center

    Currently, working in a private practice providing services as a neutral Child Specialist in Collaborative Law, therapy, training, and consultation

    Participated in numerous professional workshops on autism spectrum disorders
 
 
Briana Boosalis, MHP
Operations Manager and Senior Lead Therapist
    Holland team member since June, 2004

    Graduated from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities in December 2003 with a BA in Speech and Hearing Sciences and a minor in child psychology

    Attended workshops by Dr. Vincent Carbone, Ph.D., BCBA, Dr. Patrick McGreevy, Ph.D., BCBA, Dr. James W. Partington, Ph.D., BCBA, Cheryl Shachaf, OTR/L, and Tamara Kasper, SLP, BCaBA, and associates

    Working since August, 2000 with children with ASD implementing ABA and VB

    Experience with center and in-home based programs

    Volunteered at Syble Hopp Camp as a counselor/therapist for children of all disorders

    Proficient in ASL (American Sign Language)

    Certified by the American Heart Association in Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid
 
 
Kaitlin Dornbusch-Fenner, M.S., BCBA, MHP
Clinical Assistant
    Holland team member since September 2006

    Graduated from of St. Cloud University in May 2007 with a M.S. in Behavior Analysis

    Graduated from Macalester College in May 2002 with a B.A. in Psychology

    Experience working with children with ASD and other developmental disabilities in schools and in-home therapy environments since 2000

    Proficient in ASL (American Sign Language)

    Certified by the American Heart Association in Child/Adult CPR and First Aid
 

 
 
John Byington, MHP
Therapist
    Holland team member since July 2007

    Graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Health Promotion in May 2007

    Experience with developmentally disabled adults in a group-home setting and adolescents at a treatment center

    Certified by the American Heart Association in Child/Adult CPR and First Aid
 
 
Ginny Clark
Therapist
    Holland team member since September 2008

    Graduated from the University of MN - Twin Cities in 2007 with a BS degree in Recreation Services, emphasis in Recreation Therapy.

    Worked as a recreational therapist in both an inclusion setting and with teens in a recreation/socialization setting at Reach for Resources, Inc.

    Volunteered at West Metro Learning Connections with teens in a social group setting; and at the Courage Center with aquatics.

    Certified by the American Heart Association in CPR.
 
 
Gretchen Cobb, MHP
Lead Therapist
    Holland team member since January 2008

    Graduated from the University of Kansas in December 2007 with a B.A. in Applied Behavioral Science/Autism Intervention

    Attended Autism workshops by Jim Sherman, BCBA and Keith Miller, BCBA at the University of Kansas

    Attended an Autism and Aggression workshop by Diane Bannerman Juracek and an ASL (basic child signs) through Lawrence public schools

    Proficient in ASL (American Sign Language)

    Experience with center-based and home-based programs

    Certified by the American Heart Association in Child/Adult CPR and First Aid
 
 
Anna Gatzke
Therapist
    Holland team member since June 2008

    Graduated from MN State University - Mankato in May 2008 with a B.S. in Mass Communications, emphasis in Public Relations and a B.S. in Psychology

    Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities in a group home setting

    Has taken courses in ASL

    Certified by American Red Cross in Child/Adult CPR and First Aid
 
 
Christy Herrmann, MHP
Senior Lead Therapist
    Holland team member since December, 2004

    Graduated from St. Cloud State University with a B.S. in Communication Disorders in December of 2004

    Experience in working with children with ASD and implementing VB since December of 2004

    Attended workshops by Rachel Arnston, SLP; Mary Beth Solheim, Autism Resource Specialist; and Tamara Kasper, SLP, BCaBA

    Proficient in ASL (American Sign Language)

    Certified by the American Heart Association in Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid
 
 
Jenna Lynner
Therapist
    Holland team member since January 2008

    Graduated from College of St Benedict in May 2007 with a double BA degree in Psychology and Communication

    Experience working with children with ASD and other developmental disabilities since 2006

    Worked as an Autism PCA through Fraser Child and Family Center

    Volunteered in the Children's Center at the St. Cloud Hospital

    Certified by the American Heart Association in Child/Adult CPR and First Aid
 
 
Renae Kimpel, MHP
Therapist
    Holland team member since December 2007

    Graduated from the St. Cloud State University in May 2005 with a B.S. in Community Psychology and a minor in Human Relations

    Graduated from the St. Cloud State University in August 2007 with a M.S. in Applied Behavioral Science/Autism Intervention

    Experience working with both adults and children with developmental disabilities, including autism, since 2002

    Experience with both center and home based programs

    Certified by the American Heart Association in Child/Adult CPR and First Aid
 
 
Kate Reiman, MHP
Therapist
    Holland team member since May 2007

    Graduated from Luther College with a B.A. in Psychology in May 2007

    Interned summer of 2006 at Fraser Child and Family Center in the Exceptional Children with Communication and Interaction Disorders (ECCID) Program, an ASD preschool day treatment program

    Certified by the American Heart Association in Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid
 
 
Katie Stebbins, MHP
Therapist
    Holland team member since August, 2006

    Graduated from St. Cloud State University with a B.S. in Special Education in May 2006

    Board Member on SCEC (Student Council for Exceptional Children)

    Certified by the American Heart Association in Child/Adult CPR and First Aid
 
 
Mary Thomes, MHP
Senior Lead Therapist
    Holland team member since February 2005

    Graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a B.A. in Physical Education

    Worked under Nancy Kaufman, MA, CC/SLP, BCBA at the Kaufman Children's Center for Speech, Language, Sensory-Motor and Social Connections in West Bloomfield, MI

    Experience working with children with ASD since 2003

    Experience with in-home and center-based therapy programs

    Proficient in ASL (American Sign Language)

    Certified by the American Heart Association in Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid
 
 
 
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