Provider Team at The Soul's Apothecary

Steve is a graduate student at Bethany Lutheran College in their Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.  He hold's a Master's of Divinity and a Master's of sacred theology from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary.  As a parish pastor, Steve has walked with people in the various stages of their lives especially in times of grief and suffering.  Forthright and sincere, he seeks to find a space where people find hope and healing amid the hardships we face in life.  

Chad is a graduate student therapist in training under the supervision of Dr. Joshua Mears. After two decades shaping careers and fostering talent in the corporate world, he felt a deeper calling—one that extended beyond professional development into personal healing, growth, and supporting individuals in their most vulnerable moments.

Now pursuing his master’s degree in Clinical Counseling at Bethel University, Chad is embracing a new chapter that integrates his understanding of human potential with evidence‑based therapeutic approaches. He helps clients explore the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while developing practical skills to navigate life’s challenges.

Chad equips clients with emotional‑regulation and distress‑tolerance skills to manage daily stressors as well as moments of crisis. He is passionate about working with adults in both individual and couples therapy, offering a non‑judgmental, accepting environment where clients can integrate their faith, clarify their values, and take committed action toward meaningful goals.

Adam is a doctoral student in clinical psychology training under the supervision of Joshua T. Mears, PsyD, LP. He graduated from Augsburg University in 2025 with a BA in Clinical Psychology and a minor in Religion, and is beginning his second year in the Doctor of Clinical Psychology program at Augsburg University this fall.  

Adam has experience with adolescents with eating disorders as a behavioral health technician and with individuals on probation in Hennepin County, where he interned during his undergraduate studies. He has received comprehensive training in psychological assessment for both children and adults in his graduate studies. 

Adam is passionate about supporting clients in understanding themselves and moving toward meaningful change while treating them with compassion and unconditional warmth. Through his work in psychological assessment, he hopes to help clients gain insight into their functioning and aid them in understanding the best path toward living a more fulfilling and peaceful life.

Abigail is a counseling intern at The Soul’s Apothecary, currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Counseling and Student Personnel Mental Health Counseling at Minnesota State University, Mankato. She also holds a Master’s degree in Sport, Exercise, Performance, and Psychology and has experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and athletes in a variety of settings.

Abigail approaches counseling from a client-centered and holistic perspective, believing that clients are the experts in their own lives and stories. She draws from an eclectic range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), humanistic and narrative approaches, and motivational interviewing (MI), while tailoring interventions to each client’s individual needs, strengths, goals, and readiness for change. As her clinical training develops, she hopes to incorporate approaches such as play therapy and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) into her practice.

Abigail is passionate about helping clients develop greater self-understanding and identify meaningful, attainable steps toward becoming the person they want to be. She especially enjoys working alongside clients who are motivated to grow, willing to engage in self-reflection, and ready to take an active role in the change process. Her work is grounded in the belief that counseling is a collaborative process in which clients can explore their experiences, recognize their strengths, and develop the tools needed to move forward. 

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.

Christine Marmor Thompson is a clinical mental health counselor-in-training at Bethany Lutheran College, passionate about client-centered care and holistic well-being. She is interning at The Soul’s Apothecary under the supervision of Brenda Haugen. Christine brings extensive experience in theater direction, early childhood education, youth and family ministry, and community outreach, demonstrating skills in trauma-informed and faith-informed practice and collaborative leadership. She has worked with individuals and families across the lifespan and from a wide range of backgrounds and believes in creating a safe space for clients to navigate complexity and move toward healing. She integrates evidence-based strategies with genuine care and a strength-based approach to foster dignity, strength, and hope in every client interaction. 

  David Vollmers is a graduate student from Saint Mary’s Clinical Psychology program. David is under the supervision of Madeline Simonson, MS, LPCC, LADC. He has a Bachelor's degree in Drug and Alcohol Counseling and has been practicing in the field of substance abuse for three years. David has a passion for supporting families and individuals of all ages through life’s challenges with warmth and compassion. He believes in using evidence‑based therapeutic approaches to ensure quality and personalized care for all patients.