Clinical Providers Psychiatrists Dorothy Anderson, M.D. Dr. Anderson provides child and adolescent psychiatric evaluations, individual and family therapy, and ongoing outpatient medication management in  cooperation with psychotherapists.  She also provides consultation to physicians and schools. Dr. Anderson grew up in rural Lac qui Parle County, received a BA from Augsburg College, and a medical degree from the University of Minnesota in 1972.  Dr.Anderson completed a pediatrics residency at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, followed by general and child psychiatry, finishing in 1979.   Prior to beginning at Woodland Centers in 2002, Dr. Anderson was employed at the Wilder Child Guidance Clinic in St.Paul Minnesota, at Mendota Mental Health Center in Madison, Wisconsin, and was in private practice in rural Illinois for 18 years.  Dr. Anderson is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is a member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Roy Hankins, M.D. Dr. Hankins provides child and adolescent psychiatric evaluations, individual and family therapy, and ongoing outpatient medication management in  cooperation with psychotherapists.  He enjoys consultation to family therapists, and working in school systems. Dr. Hankins grew up in rural Iowa and Illinois, attended college at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois, and graduated from Stanford University Medical School in California.  Prior to accepting employment at Woodland Centers, Dr. Hankins worked as a family therapist at Wilder Child Guidance clinic, was Director of Child and Adolescent Services at Mendota Mental Health Center, and was in private practice in rural Illinois for 19 years.  Dr. Hankins is certified in Child Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. David Kerski, M.D. Medical Director   Dr. Kerski provides psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, screenings, and medication management. Dr. Kerski received his bachelor's degree in life sciences from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts,  Dr.Kerski completed a psychiatry residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and a geriatrics fellowship at WIlliam S. Middleton Veteran's Administration Hospital, both in Madison, Wisconsin.  He is a member of the American Psychiatric Association and is Board Certified in Psychiatry.  Dr.Kerski has been a consultant to a number of Rule 29 clinics; the Institute for Health Quality; St.Olaf College's Counseling Center in Northfield, Minnesota; and the Hutchinson Community Hospital Outpatient Department.  In the past, he also practiced adult psychiatry in Shorewood, Minnesota; consulted for the Geriatrci Unit at Willmar Regional Treatment Center; Park Nicollet Medical Center, Minneapolis; headed the inpatient Geriatric Department at the Institute of Living in Hartford, Connecticut; and conducted commitment evaluations for the Wisconsin court system. William Meller M.D. Dr. Meller has provided psychiatric services at the Centers since 1994.  Services include evaluations, diagnoses, medication management, and screenings. Dr. Meller received his bachelor's degree from Carlton College in Northfield and his medical degree from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.  His psychiatric residency was completed at the University of Iowa, Iowa City.  Dr. Meller is an associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Minnesota, and certified by the American Board of Psychiatry.  His is a member of the American Medical Association and American and Minnesota Psychiatric Associations. Kristel Hart RN, CNS, BC As an independent licensed provider, Kristel Hart provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management for all ages.  She is certified as an advanced practice registered nurse in adult and in child adolescent psychiatric/mental health nursing. Kristel received her basic nurses training in Duluth, Minnesota.  She received her bachelor's from St.Francis University, Joliet Illinois and her masters in nursing with a specialty in psychiatry from the University of Minnesota.  Ms Hart has provided services at Woodland Centers since 2000.  She also was previously employed full time at Willmar Regional Treatment Center providing both outpatient and inpatient services to adults and youth.  She has sixteen years of experience as an independent practitioner.  Kristel is board certified as a clinical nurse specialist by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Doctoral Prepared Psychologists Susan Cassatt, Ph.D. Dr. Cassatt has joined Woodland Centers in Willmar and Olivia.  Her speciality areas are children's and adolescent's behavioral, emotional, learning, and developmental issues as well as family counseling. A 1996 graduate of the University of Minnesota, she has returned to Minnesota recently from South Dakota. Louise A Ferry, Ph.D.,LAMFT Dr. Ferry provides child, adolescent, and adult, psychological assessments; individual, couples, and family outpatient therapy; and provides group therapy in the Illness Management and Recovery day treatment program in the Kandiyohi and Swift Centers. Dr. Ferry is originally from the Benson area.  She received her BA in Human Services and Music from the University of Minnesota in Morris in 1998.  She received her MA in Adlerian Psychotherapy and Counseling with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy from the Alfred Adler Graduate School in Hopkins in 2001.  She obtained her Ph.D in Clinical Psychology from Capella University in Minneapolis in 2007.  Dr. Ferry is a licensed associate marriage and family therapist. Meg Dwyer Lee, Psy.D. Dr. Dwyer Lee provides a variety of services to children, adolescents, and adults.   She conducts outpatient psychotherapy and psychological assessments at the Kandiyohi and Swift Centers, and group therapy in the Adult Day Treatment program.  In addition, she also has been involved in the development of DBT(Dialectical Behavior Therapy) programs at the Center.  She also provides clinical supervision to Adult Day Treatment, CSP, and St.Francis Halfway House in Kandiyohi county. Dr. Dwyer Lee received her bachelor's degree in psychology from Central Michigan University, and her master's in preclinical psychology from Ball State University.  She was awarded her doctorate in clinical psychology from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, after completing an internship at the Detroit Psychiatric Institute.  Dr. Dwyer Lee joined the Centers' staff in 1994. Richard Lee, Ph.D. Clinical Director Dr.Lee is the Centers' Clinical Director.  His primary assignment is coordinating, supervising, and delivering services in the Adolescent and Adult Sex Offender Treatment Programs. Born and raised in the Twin Cities, Dr. Lee joined the Centers' staff in 1994.  Dr. Lee completed his bachelor's degree in psychology at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.  He earned his master's and doctorate degrees at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green. Ohio. Steven Thurber, Ph.D. Dr. Thurber works in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents at the Kandiyohi and Swift Centers. Dr. Thurber completed postdoctoral training at the University of Minnesota(early child development;early interventions) and the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (pediatric psychology). Dr. Thurber received certification as a diplomate, American Board of Assessment Psychology.  He was a professor at Boise State University of Idaho before relocating to Minnesota. Laura Weatherby,Psy.D.,RN Dr. Weatherby provides outpatient therapy to children, adolescents, and adults, both at the Willmar and Olivia Centers.  She also assists with the outpatient group in the DBT(Dialectical Behavior Therapy) program. Dr.Weatherby, born and raised in the Delaware/Pennsylvania area, received her bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware.  She received her master's and doctorate in clinical psychology from Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania.  Her internships were at North Philadelphia Health Systems and Albert Einstein Medical Center.  Dr. Weatherby joined Woodland Centers' staff in 2004. Masters Prepared Psychologists, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists Pamela Dahl, M.S. Ms. Dahl provides outpatient counseling at the Kandiyohi and Renville Centers. Ms. Dahl received her bachelor's degree in applied psychology and her master's degree in counseling psychology from St. Cloud State University.  She completed course work with an emphasis on marriage/family therapy at St.Mary's College in Minneapolis.  Ms. Dahl worked for the Centers' from 1991 to 1992 and returned in 1994 after completing graduate school.  Ms. Dahl became  licensed as a marriage and family therapist in 1996.  Lori Dunham Morton,M.S. Ms. Dunham Morton provides clinical services to the Home-Based and Youth Day Treatment Programs.  She also provides outpatient services.  Ms. Dunham Morton is a representative to locally-established committees, organized to address the mental health services and needs of children and families in our surrounding communities. Ms Dunham Morton received her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Minnesota,Minneapolis.  Her master's degree in community counseling was earned at St.Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota.  Ms. Dunham Morton joined Woodland Centers' staff in 1993. Barry Evans, M.S.W. Mr. Evans is one of Woodland Centers' Clinical Services Unit Directors.  He has served in a variety of clinical and supervisory positions and programs at the Centers.  Mr. Evans provides urgent care, Employee Assistance Program(EAP), and direct clinical services to individuals, families, and children.  He serves the Kandiyohi and Meeker Centers and the Crisis Intervention Center. A Comfrey, Minnesota native, Mr. Evans received his bachelor's degree in social work from Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa.  He received his master's degree in social work from the University of Illinois in Urbana.  Along with being a licensed independent clinical social worker, Mr. Evans is a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers.  He also holds a Diplomate in Clinical Social Work from the National Association of Social Workers.  Mr. Evans has been with the Centers since 1972. Dan Gentile, MS Dan provides diagnostic assessments and evaluations, as well as, individual and family therapy with children, adolescents, adults and families. Dan received a BA from the University of Minnesota-Duluth in 1974.  He received an MS from South Dakota State University in 1993.  He has been licensed by the Minnesota Board of Psychology since 1998.  Dan has provided psychological services in schools, prisons, residential treatment settings, emergency shelters and outpatient mental health centers. Alan Johnson, M.S.S.W Mr. Johnson is currently one of the Centers' Clinical Services Unit Directors.  He is also the Centers' Clinic Coordinator and County Liaison for the Lac qui Parle Center in Dawson.  Mr. Johnson provides individual, marital, and family therapy services in the Kandiyohi and Lac qui Parle Centers as well.  He serves as a consultant to the Kandiyohi County Girls' Group Home. Mr. Johnson received his master's degree in clinical social work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1986. He is licensed by the State of Minnesota as an independent clinical social worker and marriage and family therapist.  He is also a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.  Alan has been employed by the Centers since 1986. Andy Johnson, M.A. Mr. Johnson provides individual, family, and marital therapy to clients in Kandiyohi, Renville, and Chippewa Counties.  He also provides clinical supervision for the HomeBased Program. Mr.Johnson received his master's degree from the Alfred Adler Graduate School in Hopkins with emphasis on marriage and family therapy.  He received his bachelor's degree from St.Cloud State University with emphasis on psychology and philosophy. He has bee with the Centers since 1991. Karin Johnson, M.A. Ms. Johnson provides outpatient services at the Chippewa and Meeker Centers.  She facilitates an adolescent group for sexually abused girls at the Kandiyohi Center.  Ms. Johnson has special interests in the effects of trauma on child development, depression, sexual abuse, and spiritual issues. Karin received her bachelor of arts degree in history and in secondary education at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.  She received her master's degree in counseling and psychological services from St.Mary's Graduate School.  Ms. Johnson joined Woodland Centers' staff in 1992. Ralph Johnson, M.S.W. Mr. Johnson has held several administrative positions with Woodland Centers and served as Director of Outpatient Services from 1978-2000.  He has a background in philosophy and with this an interest in incorporating philosophical insights into his clinical work.  In this connection, one notes that he is an affiliate member of the American Philosophical Practitioners Association. A Duluth native, Mr. Johnson earned his bachelor's degree from Augsburg College, and his master's degree from Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri.  He is licensed in Minnesota as an independent clinical social worker and as a marriage and family therapist.  He is also a Board certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work and a Board approved clinical supervisor in marriage and family therapy.  Mr. Johnson has been full-time with the Centers since 1967 and served in a part-time capacity earlier. Tim Lucas, M.S.S.W. Mr. Lucas provides outpatient psychotherapy and assessments for youth, families, and adults at the Kandiyohi and Chippewa Centers.  He also provides crisis intervention services to youth, families, and adults at the Woodland Centers' Crisis Center in Willmar. Mr. Lucas received his bachelor's degree in applied psychology from St. Cloud State University and his master of science in social work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  Mr. Lucas became licensed as an independent clinical social worker in 1995 and has been employed at Woodland Centers since 1984. Lisa DeCathelineau M.A. Ms.Strommer provides outpatient individual and family therapy for adults and children in Chippewa, Kandiyohi, and Lac qui Parle Counties.  She provides in-home family therapy in Kandiyohi County and supervision for the Home-Based Program.  Ms.Strommer also works in the Lac qui Parle County schools providing assessments and therapy for children and adolescents.  She also provides family and group therapy in the Youth Partial Hospital Program. Ms. Strommer earned an AA degree in chemical dependency counseling from Willmar Ridgewater College and a B.A. degree in Human Services and Sociology from the University of Minnesota, Morris.  Ms.Strommer earned a master's degree from the Alfred Adler Graduate School in Hopkins in 2000 and became a licensed marriage and family therapist in 2002. Jim Tack, M.S.W. Mr. Tack provides outpatient clinical services working mainly with marriages, families, and individuals.  He provides marital and family therapy supervision to other professionals, ranging from interns to advanced practitioners, and clinical supervision and consultation to agencies serving children and families within the Centers' service area.  Mr. Tack coordinates the Swift Center in Benson. A Cokato native, Mr. Tack received his master's of social work degree from the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma.  He is an approved supervisor and clinical member with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.  Mr. Tack has been with the Centers' since 1979.