Business Details
16 Years
experience
Trusted Mental Health Counseling Services in Rochester, MN
At Mercy's Place Counseling Services, we are dedicated to empowering individuals, couples, and families through clinical excellence, compassion, and integrity. Our team of licensed professionals brings decades of combined experience in addressing mental health challenges, trauma, and relational concerns. Specializing in evidence-based practices, we offer personalized therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, with expertise in trauma-informed care, attachment-based therapies, and faith-integrated counseling. Our clinicians hold advanced certifications in Gottman Method couples therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and life space crisis intervention.We collaborate with community providers to ensure coordinated care while maintaining a holistic approach that considers physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. With specialized programs for early childhood mental health and young adult transitions, we provide comprehensive assessments and therapeutic interventions tailored to each client's unique needs. Our commitment to ongoing professional development ensures our team remains at the forefront of clinical advancements in mental health treatment.
Services
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Trauma-Informed Care
Marriage Counseling
Faith-Based Counseling
Young Adult Transitions
Parenting Support
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Therapy
Grief Counseling
Clinical Supervision
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized trauma-informed therapy with ART-certified clinicians
- Our team includes Gottman Method certified relationship counselors
- We provide evidence-based care for early childhood mental health (birth-5)
- Our clinicians hold advanced certifications in attachment-based therapies
- We maintain strict HIPAA-compliant telehealth services for accessibility
Services
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Specialized mental health treatment for children and teens addressing behavioral concerns, developmental challenges, and trauma. Our clinicians use evidence-based interventions tailored to young clients' needs while involving families in the therapeutic process. Services include play therapy, attachment-based approaches, and collaboration with schools and other service providers.
Trauma-Informed Care
Comprehensive treatment for trauma survivors using Accelerated Resolution Therapy and evidence-based trauma modalities. Our clinicians address PTSD symptoms, complex trauma, and dissociation while creating safe therapeutic environments for healing and recovery through individual and family therapy sessions.
Marriage Counseling
Research-based relationship therapy utilizing Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy techniques. Services include relationship assessments, communication skills training, and intensive therapy formats to help couples improve connection and resolve conflicts effectively.
Faith-Based Counseling
Mental health services integrating Biblical principles with clinical best practices. Our faith-integrated approach addresses spiritual questions alongside psychological concerns while respecting clients' individual beliefs and providing compassionate, nonjudgmental support.
Young Adult Transitions
Specialized counseling for young adults navigating life transitions, identity development, and independence challenges. Services focus on building coping skills, improving self-esteem, and addressing anxiety or depression during this critical developmental stage.
People
Kathy Bunke
Founder & Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience. Specializes in trauma-informed care, Gottman Method couples therapy, and child welfare. Holds master's degree from University of Minnesota and advanced certifications in clinical supervision.
Amy Tremain
Psychologist & Nurse
Licensed Psychologist with 30+ years experience treating depression, anxiety, and trauma. Combines evidence-based practices with faith integration. Holds dual degrees in nursing and counseling with advanced training in trauma recovery techniques.
Shelby Jensen
Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in trauma recovery, narcissistic abuse, and creative therapies. Offers expertise in grief counseling and women's issues with master's degree in counseling psychology and biblical counseling certifications.
Teri Scharpen
Marriage & Family Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with advanced training in relational trauma and couples therapy. Specializes in healing from abuse, PTSD treatment, and Gottman Method interventions. Provides clinical supervision for licensure candidates.
Bobbi Jo Brenner
Clinical Supervisor
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker offering faith-based counseling and soul care. Specializes in grief counseling, chronic illness support, and trauma recovery. Certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator for premarital counseling and clinical supervisor for behavioral health licensure candidates.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, and family therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, parenting challenges, and young adult transitions using evidence-based methods.
Do you accept insurance?
We are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, HealthPartners, UCare, and HealthEz. We also accept private pay and out-of-network benefits.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Complete our online contact form or call 507-226-7963. Our clinical support staff will guide you through our HIPAA-compliant intake process.
Do you offer telehealth sessions?
Yes, we provide secure telehealth counseling sessions for clients who prefer remote access to mental health services.
What makes your counseling approach unique?
Our clinicians integrate evidence-based practices with faith-based perspectives when requested, offering holistic care that addresses mind, body, and spirit.
Are your therapists licensed and qualified?
All our providers are state-licensed mental health professionals with advanced certifications in specialized treatment modalities and ongoing continuing education.
