Nicole Lemmerman
Grantsburg
Summary
Professional mental health practitioner with expertise in delivering therapeutic interventions and fostering emotional well-being. Skilled in individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and mental health assessment. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving positive outcomes, adaptable to changing client needs. Known for empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
Cedar Serenity Therapy & Counseling
Bloomington, MN
11.2025 - Current
- Delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve patient mental health outcomes.
- Assessing client needs through thorough evaluations, ensuring personalized care approaches.
- Implementing innovative therapy modalities, fostering a supportive environment for client growth.
Therapist
Allina Health Cambridge Medical Center
Cambridge, MN
03.2023 - Current
- Managing caseload of patients for PHP and Day Treatment programs
- Utilizing Accelerated Resolution Therapy through crisis intervention and individual sessions
- Conducting individual and group therapy sessions along with support meetings to enhance coping strategies
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary care team to provide individualized care based on needs
- Providing supervision to a pre-licensed professional and intern student
- Facilitated Workplace Violence Prevention trainings to Allina staff
Co-occurring Counselor
NUWAY University Counseling Center
Saint Paul, MN
11.2020 - 03.2023
- Managing caseload of client in IOP services for CD/MH
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to support those with co-occurring diagnoses
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic techniques to enhance client engagement and outcomes
- Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and self-sufficiency
Addiction Counselor 2
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Maple Grove, MN
08.2017 - 11.2020
- Managing caseload of clients in IOP and OP services in one group
- Worked toward Addiction Counselor 4 (lead)
- On Compass SuperUser/FIT Assessment Champion teams
- Utilized continuing education through HBFGSAS to further education (MI, Eating Disorders)
- Ability to engage and retain clients through therapeutic interventions and 3rd party contact
- Worked with interns to provide supervision/hours toward licensure
Care Navigator/Patient Access Coordinator
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Center City, MN
02.2016 - 08.2017
- Focus on customer services and developing product knowledge
- Development of crisis intervention skills
- Making connections with potential clients over the phone/virtually
Education
M.A. - Addiction Counseling: Advanced Practice
Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies
Center City, MN12-2015
Skills
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) basic trained
- dually licensed LPCC, LADC
- Approach includes trauma-informed, person-centered
- Case management including coordinating referrals and communicating with other community providers
- Experience with multiple EHR systems including Compass, EPIC and Simple Practice
- Building rapport, crisis intervention
Timeline
Therapist
Cedar Serenity Therapy & Counseling
11.2025 - Current
Therapist
Allina Health Cambridge Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Co-occurring Counselor
NUWAY University Counseling Center
11.2020 - 03.2023
Addiction Counselor 2
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
08.2017 - 11.2020
Care Navigator/Patient Access Coordinator
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
02.2016 - 08.2017
M.A. - Addiction Counseling: Advanced Practice
Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies