Waconia

River Valley's Waconia location is our newest addition, conveniently located off Highway 5, just across the street from Waconia Middle School. This thoughtfully designed space features five private offices, two of which are perfectly suited for play therapy, providing a welcoming environment for clients of all ages.

This quaint office offers a convenient location and a straightforward approach, making your appointments for holistic mental health care in Waconia easy and accessible. Our wellness center accepts clients of all ages for therapy and play therapy. A private waiting room adds an extra touch of comfort, where you can help yourself to a cup of tea or coffee while you relax before your session.

Waconia Therapists & Clinicians

Mindy Antiel

MA, LPCC

AGES SEEN:

2+

Solveig Erickson

MSW, LGSW

AGES SEEN:

13+

Nicole LeBlanc

MS

AGES SEEN:

12+

Emma Hesse

MA

AGES SEEN:

5+

Telehealth Therapists & Clinicians

Linda Santa Cruz

MS, LMFT

AGES SEEN:

12+

Wade Keller

MA, LMFT

AGES SEEN:

10+

Lacey Hammond

MSW, LICSW

AGES SEEN:

10+

Jessica Wettlin

MSN, APRN, CNP, PMHNP-BC (Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)

AGES SEEN:

8+

Billing Specialists

Randi Terpening

Billing Specialist Lead

Kris Ghamandy

Billing Specialist

FRONT DESK | 952-746-7664
BILLING |
952-746-0583

Front Desk:
M – F: By Appointment Only
Saturday: By Appointment Only
Sunday: Closed

Billing Department:
M – Th: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Friday: 8:00am – 2:00pm

We are closed the following holidays:
New Years Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Fourth of July
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day

To visit our Waconia Office,
please enter through the doors on the left,
shown in the photo โ†“

Credentials for Therapy Providers

  • ATR-BC โ€“ Board Certified Art Therapist
    Advanced credential for art therapists supporting emotional well-being through art.

  • CCTP โ€“ Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
    Specializes in treating trauma and PTSD.

  • CEDS โ€“ Certified Eating Disorders Specialist
    Expert in diagnosing and treating eating disorders.

  • IMH-Eยฎ (III) โ€“ Infant Mental Health Specialist
    Focused on mental health of infants and caregiver relationships.

  • LADC โ€“ Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
    Trained in treating substance use disorders.

  • LAMFT โ€“ Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
    Provisional license under supervision toward full LMFT.

  • LCSW โ€“ Licensed Clinical Social Worker
    Provides therapy and mental health services.

  • LICSW โ€“ Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
    Qualified to provide independent clinical services.

  • LGSW โ€“ Licensed Graduate Social Worker
    Master’s-level license; step toward independent practice.

  • LMFT โ€“ Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
    Specializes in relationship and family therapy.

  • LP โ€“ Licensed Psychologist
    Qualified to diagnose and treat mental health conditions.

  • LPCC โ€“ Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
    Provides therapy for individuals, groups, or families.

  • MA โ€“ Master of Arts
    Graduate degree in counseling or psychology.

  • MEd โ€“ Master of Education
    Graduate degree focused on education and school counseling.

  • MDiv โ€“ Master of Divinity
    Trains for spiritual counseling and pastoral care.

  • MPH โ€“ Master of Public Health
    Specializes in community health and prevention.

  • MS โ€“ Master of Science
    Graduate degree in psychology or related sciences.

  • MSW โ€“ Master of Social Work
    Prepares for clinical or community-based social work.

  • PhD โ€“ Doctor of Philosophy
    Advanced research-focused doctoral degree.

  • Practicum Student โ€“ Aย student undergoing practical, hands-on instruction in their chosen field to gain real-world experience and apply academic knowledge in a professional setting.
  • ย 
  • Psy.D. โ€“ Doctor of Psychology
    Clinical practice-focused psychology doctorate.

Credentials for Nursing Providers

  • APRN โ€“ Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
    Advanced clinical training; can diagnose and prescribe.

  • CNP โ€“ Certified Nurse Practitioner
    Provides specialized advanced clinical care.

  • DNP โ€“ Doctor of Nursing Practice
    Highest clinical nursing degree, focused on practice leadership.

  • MSN โ€“ Master of Science in Nursing
    Prepares nurses for advanced roles and specializations.

  • PBN โ€“ Public Health Nurse
    Focuses on disease prevention and community wellness.

  • PMHNP-BC โ€“ Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner โ€“ Board Certified
    Specializes in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions.

  • RN โ€“ Registered Nurse
    Provides direct patient care and medication management.