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ARROWHEAD PSYCHOLOGICAL CLINIC
Dr. David B. Plude, Psy.D., CEO, Licensed Psychologist
Dave has worked at APC since 1992. He received his Doctoral degree in Clinical
Psychology, from the Minnesota School of Professional Psychology, Duluth
Campus in 1999. While Dave considers himself a
generalist, and works with a variety of different issues, his areas of
specialization include working with couples, communication, attention problems, mood
issues, stress and anger management. Dave enjoys working with people and has over
17 years
of experience helping individuals, couples and families work through many
challenging issues. While completing his Doctoral Degree, Dave published his
research on attention deficit disorder and EEG-based diagnosis. Other research
Dave has been involved with at the University of Minnesota, Duluth involved
diagnosing and treating college students with ADD/ADHD. In addition to
his current duties at APC, Dave is actively participating with a group of
local professionals and advocates to improve and redesign our approach to
domestic violence and abuse issues. Dave has a passion for
Northland activities and his family. His interests include camping, downhill ski racing,
mountain biking (he likes exciting stuff), hunting, fishing and outdoor
activities. He is an active board member for the Duluth Superior Alpine
Club. For any questions: drdave@mnpsych.com
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Diedre Plude M.S. Licensed Psychologist
Dee brings over 25 years of experience in academic,
industrial, governmental and social services. Dee has directed treatment for
chronic pain and specialized in marriage and the family, Dee has additional
specialties in overcoming fear and anxiety, coping with stress, lifting
depression, divorce prevention and building positive families. Dee
began her career as an educator. Later, she served on the advisory committee for
Special Education to the Duluth School Board, and served as a board member for
United Cerebral Palsy. Dee continues to serve on the Interagency Early
Intervention Committee for families. Walt and Dee are pleased to have combined
their 35+ years of clinical training and 35 years of marriage, with personal
training by Dr. John Gray to bring a Couples Counseling Center to Minnesota.
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Dr. Kim Schmidt Psy.D. Licensed
Psychologist
Kim has been in practice for over 13 years and enjoys
working with a broad variety of patients of all ages. She strives to
individualize therapy to fit each patient’s unique needs. Dr. Schmidt
competed her predoctoral internship in the Hawaiian Islands where she had the
opportunity to receive specialized training in working with cross-cultural
patients and post traumatic stress disorder. Additional specialties include
sexual abuse, women’s issues, psychological evaluations, hypnosis and crisis
intervention.
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Jonathan Beyer,
Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
Jonathan has been a Licensed Psychologist since 1992.
He has enjoyed working with a diverse population and recently returned
to the
Duluth
area from
Bemidji
,
Minnesota
where he worked in a community mental health center.
In 2000, Jonathan received his Doctoral degree from
Walden
University
in Clinical Psychology. Although
he specializes in conducting clinical assessments and forensic evaluations, he
also enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults in therapy.
Although a generalist, he specializes in working with couples and
families with special needs children and/or couples experiencing marital
problems. Jonathan has worked at
Northwood Children’s Services, the
Archdeacon
Gilfillan
Center
, and the
Northwest
Minnesota
Juvenile
Center
before joining the clinical staff at APC.
He has worked in day treatment settings, with school psychologists, and
probation officers to help youth and their families address difficult issues.
Jonathan does conduct evaluations to rule out learning disabilities,
attention disorders, and other developmental delays.
He has worked with school professionals and parents to help establish
Individualized Educational Programs and 504 plans.
Jonathan also specializes in mood disorders, chemical abuse and
dependency, as well as chronic pain, and anger management.
On a lighter note, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends.
He enjoys many outdoor activities that include cross- country skiing,
running, and hunting.
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Dr. ElizaBeth Carver, Psy. D., Licensed
Psychologist
Dr.
Carver has had a variety of experiences working with diverse clients in a
multitude of settings – schools, inpatient mental health hospitals,
outpatient mental health centers, hospitals, neonatal care units, correctional
settings, and group homes. She served as the clinical director of the
residential and day treatment programs at Northwood Children's Services for 4
½ years, treating individuals aged 2 years to 18 years. Her early training
included specialization in play therapy, attachment, sexual abuse, trauma,
early childhood development and psychological assessment for children,
adolescents and adults. She has also had extensive experience in toddler and
preschool assessment/intervention and parent education. Dr. Carver’s warm
and receptive manner compliments her strong reliance on a collaborative
approach with clients in order to guide them through the therapeutic process.
Areas of interest include stress management, skill building, coping
strategies, and relaxation training.
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Dr. Julianne Davis, Psy. D.
Dr. Davis has practiced as a licensed psychologist in
Kansas
and Iowa, where she was most recently Clinic Director of a mental health center.
Dr. Davis brings experience in consultation, assessment, and
individual therapy to APC. Dr. Davis works with adult clients who are
experiencing mood disorders, anxiety, and adjustment problems, as well as
with adults struggling with thought disorders and chemical dependency.
Assessments offered by Dr. Davis include bariatric surgery evaluations,
disability assessments, court-ordered evaluations for parenting capacity and
probation, and diagnostic evaluations. Dr.
Davis has provided consultation services to hospital units, chemical
dependency treatment centers, and residential facilities for adults with
chronic mental illnesses. She is
available to provide training and to facilitate group supervision or
staffing for treatment facilities.
Dr Davis joined Arrowhead Psychological Clinic, P.A. in mid September
of 2007 and has prompt appointments available.
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Troy Otterson, MSW, LGSW, Psychotherapist
Troy has
been working, clinically, with a diverse population since 1998. He has
experience working with a broad spectrum of issues and illnesses including,
but not limited to: anxiety disorders, depression, stress and anger
management, suicide prevention, children’s mental health and serious and
persistent mental illness. One of Troy’s particular strengths lies in his
ability to assess and determine the root of a patient’s problems. Troy
obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Arizona State
University. He completed his Masters Degree in Social Work, with clinical
specialization at the University of Minnesota Duluth and became Licensed in
2006. His hobbies are
gardening, fishing, hunting, family time and any other outdoors sports.
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Beth Berg, M.A., Psyhchotherapist
Amber Hilgart, MEq., Doctoral Intern
Jon Aligada, MEq., Doctoral Intern
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Jan Haugdahl, Office Manager
jhaugdahl@mnpsych.com
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