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Dee brings over 30 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.

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.

Jonathan Beyer, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Beyer has been a Licensed Psychologist since 1992.  In 2000, he 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 adolescents and adults in therapy.  Dr. Beyer has been the Clinical Director at Northwood Children's Services, the Archdeacon Gilfillan Center, and Woodland Hills.  He has worked in community settings, taught for area and on-line universities, and been a consultant for the development of mental health programs.  Dr. Beyer also specializes in mood disorders, chemical dependency and recovery, and couples experiencing marital problems.

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.

Dr. Julianne Davis, Psy. D., Licensed Psychologist

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.  In addition to her clinical work here at APC she is also providing counseling services for the Women's Bethel Work Release Program.  She is available to provide training and to facilitate group supervision or staffing for treatment facilities. 

Adam Ries, M.A., Psychotherapist

Adam is a relatively new transplant to the Duluth area, having completed his pre-doctoral internship here at Arrowhead Psychological Clinic.  He received his B.A. degree in psychology from UW-Madison, his M.A. degree in clinical psychology from the Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, and is currently completing his Psy.D. degree.  As a generalist, Adam works with individuals, couples, and families of all ages, and brings a variety of competencies and interests to the clinic.  In particular, his clinical focus is providing assessment and treatment of mood, anxiety, and attention disorders, as well as conducting multi-modal evaluations involving neuropsychological, cognitive, and personality assessment.  He has also worked with adults and adolescents with chemical health concerns, as well as individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.  His academic research has focused on the neuropsychological assessment of Attention Deficit Disorder and Schizophrenia.    

Beth Berg, M.A., Psychotherapist
Sarah Kupfer, MA., Doctoral Intern - Preschool, Child, Adolescent Specialist
Kelly Bauman, MA. LMFT ( in Illinois), Doctoral Intern - Generalist, Adolescents, Adults

Sarah Kupfer, MA  is supervised directly by Dr ElizaBeth Carver, Psy D, LP
Kelly Bauman, MA, LMFT and Beth Berg, MA are supervised directly by Dr Dave Plude,
Psy D, LP