Provider Team at The Soul's Apothecary
Meet the Team of Clinical Trainees
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Anna Edwards
Anna is a doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology (PsyD) Program at Augsburg University and is under the supervision of Dr. Joshua Mears. She is currently taking referrals for psychological testing and evaluation. Anna uses a trauma-informed, person-centered, and holistic approach to testing. She enjoys working with clients of all ages and is passionate about using assessment to inform individualized models of treatment.
Holly Blades
Holly is a doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology (PsyD) Program at Augsburg University and is under the supervision of Dr. Joshua Mears. She is currently taking referrals for psychological testing and evaluation as well as therapy. Holly uses a trauma-informed, person-centered, and holistic approach when working with clients. She has experience working with clients of all ages and from different backgrounds. Past experiences include the following: trauma, grief, eating disorders, personality disorders, and working with incarcerated women. She is particularly passionate about working with clients with disabilities.
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Jake Pitchford
Jake is an in-training psychotherapist and psychometrician practicing under the supervision of Joshua T. Mears, PsyD, LP. Jake graduated from the University of Northwestern-St Paul in 2017 with a double major in psychology and biblical and theological studies. He studied at Augsburg University before transferring to the Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Grand Canyon University in 2024. Jake has experience doing individual therapy with adults and older adolescents presenting with challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment disorders, and more. He also is part of the psychological testing team at The Soul’s Apothecary and is experienced in evaluating children, adolescents, and adults seeking evaluations for conditions such as ADHD and autism. He also has experience with completing actuarial risk psychosexual evaluations, as well as some experience with directing adolescents through diversionary sexual health programing. Jake tends to take a person-centered approach to clinical work and values creating a positive and supportive environment to help individuals meet their therapeutic goals and better understand themselves. He also welcomes the integration of faith into clinical work for those who are interested.
Jason Pensa
Jason is currently an intern at The Soul’s Apothecary while pursuing his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Bethel University. He previously served in pastoral ministry for nearly 15 years, working with both adults and adolescents in various churches. Jason’s clinical focus includes supporting individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, and attachment-related wounds. He is passionate about creating a space that feels relaxed and authentic—where clients feel seen, and valued. His counseling style is practical and insight-oriented. He finds meaning even in the midst of suffering and is willing to thoughtfully integrate faith into the counseling process if desired. Jason understands unconventional life journeys and strives to be genuine and use humor to help put clients at ease and foster a collaborative, meaningful therapeutic journey.
Brendan Weed, M.A.
Brendan is a doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology (PsyD) Program at Augsburg University and is under the supervision of Dr. Joshua Mears. He is currently taking referrals for psychological testing and evaluation. Brendan uses a person-centered, holistic approach to assessment. He has previous experience working with adolescents in a correctional setting and with children in an inpatient setting. Brendan enjoys working with people of all ages and desires to individualize assessment to each client.