Professional Staff


Dawn M. Ulrich, M.S., L.P.
Licensed Psychologist
Certified Mediator

Dawn graduate with a B.S. at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota and majored in Biology and Health and minored in Psychology.

She earned her Master of Science degree in counseling from Moorhead State University and is a Licensed Psychologist in Minnesota. She specializes in individual, group, couples, and family therapy with adolescents and adults.  

Her areas of expertise include eating disorders, loss and grief, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, women's issues, relationship and family of origin concerns, and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and "Coming Out" issues.

Dawn is a certified mediator and has been trained in Family Law Mediation, Domestic Law Mediation, and conflict resolution in a variety of situations.

Dawn has lived in Mankato since 1989.

Marlae R. Cox-Kolek, M.S., L.P.C.C., L.A.D.C.
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor

 

Marlae is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, who earned her Master of Science degree in community counseling from Mankato State University Mankato.

Her areas of expertise include counseling individuals with dual diagnosis such as mental illness and chemical dependency, grief and loss, family of origin and relational concerns, women's issues, addictions and relapse prevention, internet/sexual addictions, and other life concerns.

Marlae has lived in the Mankato area since 1992.

 

Georgianna "George" Elliott, R.D., M.A., L.D.
Registered Dietitian
Licensed Dietitian

George received her degree in Home Econmomics with an emphasis in Foods and Nutrition from Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois. After working in clinical settings, she decided that the relationship between emotions and food was an integral part of her practice and she obtained a Masters of Arts degree in Guidance and Counseling from Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio.

George has been a Registered Dietitian for over 20 years and brings her passion for good health and well being to her practice. George has had the pleasure to work with clients from all age groups in many clinical and outpatient settings.

George's particular interests include working with clients of all ages to promote a healthy relationship with food and body image, individuals struggling with eating disorders,sports nutrition, weight management and promoting overall health and well being to contribute to a greater quality of life.
Mirta N. Piroso, M.S., L.P.C., N.C.C.
Licensed Professional Counselor
National Certified Counselor
Bilingual in English and Spanish

Mirta is a Licensed Professional Counselor who received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Rowan University, New Jersey and a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University in Florida.  She is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Mirta completed the Guardian ad Litem legal training in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and represented the best interest of children adjudicated as a court appointed Guardian ad Litem. She has extensive experience treating behavioral and emotional problems.  

Her areas of expertise include but not limited to, mood and anxiety disorders, marital/couples/relationships issues, domestic violence, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, psychotic disorders, schizophrenia, anger management, and other emotional problems.

Mirta provides psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, and families.
She strongly believes in the power of psychotherapy in helping people adjust more effectively to life's stressful and painful events.  


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