Works

  • Marcus Kuboy, MSW, LGSW

    Location: St. Paul Marcus works with all different types of individuals, couples and families with a specialization in working with Veterans and the LGBTQIA community in a safe and collaborative environment to overcome life’s challenges, adapt to changes and increase quality of life. Areas of Special Interest: Veterans and Family Members LGBTQIA PTSD Traumatic Brain Injury Depression […]

  • Cameron Peshon, St. Paul Site Manager

    Location: St. Paul Cameron started at MidWest Center in 2021. Previously to joining our team he held roles as a Behavioral Aide at Fernbrook Family Center and assisted the UW Orthopedic and Physical Therapy staff with scheduling. Cameron’s favorite part about working with MWC is being part of the clients therapy journey from the start. When […]

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    Pamela “Pam” Schinigoi, MSW, LGSW

    Location: Burnsville Pamela (Pam) received her Masters degree at the University of St. Thomas in Clinical Social Work. She received her BA in Psychology from Metropolitan State University with a minor in Gender Studies. Pam has 4+ years of mental health experience prior to working for MidWest Center. Her background includes outpatient therapy practice at […]

  • Temitope (Temi) Dawodu DNP, FNP-BC

    Location: Saint Paul Temitope (Temi) received her doctorate degree from Minnesota State University Mankato in 2019. Received her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University in 2015. She was trained at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Pediatric and Young Adult Medicine in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Altogether she has been a nurse […]

  • Stephanie Becker, MSW, LGSW

    Location:  Lake Elmo & Saint Paul  Stephanie is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker who joins MidWest Center with 5 years of experience in the mental health field. She graduated from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with her Bachelor’s of Social Work and University of Wisconsin- Madison with her Master’s in Social Work.  Stephanie’s background includes Preschool […]

  • Joan Plaisance, MA, LPCC

    Location:  Burnsville Joan is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who joins MidWest Center with 15 years of experience in the mental health field. She graduated from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota with a Masters Degree in Counseling and Psychological Services. Joan’s background includes providing individual and group therapy in an outpatient mental health clinic. She […]

  • Catherine Molenaar, MA

    Location:  Saint Paul & Saint Louis Park Catherine joins MidWest Center with 5 years of experience in the Mental Health field. She graduated from University of Minnesota with her Bachelor’s degree in child psychology. She has earned her Master’s in counseling and psychological services from St. Mary’s University. Catherine brings previous experience from working as […]

  • Doug Petrie, MA, LPCC, CNT, RPT

    Location:  Rochester  Doug is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who joined MidWest Center with 15 years of experience in the Mental Health field. He graduated from University of St. Thomas with his Master’s degree. He is a Certified Narrative Therapist and has done training in EMDR with EMDRIA. He is currently in the process of […]

  • Kathy Schliesman, MA, LMFT

    Location: St. Paul Kathy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 12 years of experience in the Mental Health field. She graduated from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota with her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy.  Her previous experiences include Secure Base Counseling Center and Water’s Edge Counseling and Healing Center. Kathy currently sees clients […]

  • Rachel Cain, MSW, LICSW

    Location:  Saint Paul Rachel joins MidWest Center with over 30 years of experience in the Mental Health field. She brings experience from outpatient, managed care and  hospital settings. She earned her Master’s in Social Work from University of Michigan as well as her Bachelor’s in Anthropology. From 1998-2019 Rachel worked for Northeast Youth and Family […]

  • Alison Whiteaker, MA, LMFT

    Location:  Burnsville  Alison graduated from the U of MTC with her Bachelor’s in Psychology. She earned her MA MFT from St. Mary’s University.   Prior to joining MidWest Center, Alison worked in Non-profit & In-patient, and Private practice. Alison enjoys working with Children ages 5-12, Adolescents ages 13-17, and Adults. She works with Individuals, Couples, Families and […]

  • Rebecca “Becky” Pihl, MSW, LICSW

    Location:  Saint Paul  Becky graduated from the University of St. Thomas/College of St. Catherine Social Work Master of Social Work program in 2003. She has 15+years of experience in social services and mental health. Becky also does outpatient social work at Hennepin/Health Senior Care Clinic. Prior to joining MidWest Center, Becky worked in Outpatient & […]