Meet our team, they each contribute to our community in a unique way.

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Caitlin Tharaldson, LICSW

Owner, Therapist, Supervisor

  • Preferred pronouns: She/her

  • In-person and virtual

  • Relational, attachment and interpersonal neurobiology focused

  • EMDR, ART, ACT

  • Primarily treats adults with a trauma history, desire to engage in depth work or parts work, anxiety, depression

  • Minnesota Board of Social Work and Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy approved supervisor

Caitlin's Bio
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Megan O’Brien, LICSW

Owner, Therapist, Supervisor

  • Preferred pronouns: She/Her

  • In person and virtual- Licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin

  • Serves children, adolescents, adults, couples and family systems

  • EMDR, TFCBT, CBT/DBT skills work, Internal Family Systems 

  • Minnesota Board of Social Work and Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy approved supervisor

Megan O's Bio
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Sue Rau, LICSW

Owner, Therapist, Supervisor

  • Preferred pronouns: She/Her

  • In person and virtual

  • Serves adults, specifically women, anyone seeking services around perinatal mental health, life transitions, and the LGBTQI2A+ community

  • Perinatal mental health, psychodynamic, CBT  

  • Minnesota Board of Social Work and Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy approved supervisor

Sue's Bio
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Adam Morgan, LICSW

Therapist

  • Preferred pronouns: he/him

  • In-person and virtual

  • Collaborative, relationally focused, trauma informed.

  • ACT, DBT, CBT, and Interpersonal therapy.

  • Primarily treats adolescents 14+ and adults struggling with mood disorders, trauma, grief, identity exploration, and life transitions/adjustments.

Adam's Bio
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Grace Skattebo, MA

Therapist

  • Preferred pronouns: She/Her

  • In person and virtual, specializes in working with the LGBTQIA+ community.

  • Serves youth (ages 8+) and their caregivers and adults of all ages experiencing difficulties related to depression, anxiety, life transitions, eating and/or body image, and trauma.

  • Somatic Therapy, Synergetic Play Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, DBT, CBT, and mindfulness. 

Grace S's Bio
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Taylor Yang, LGSW

Therapist

  • Preferred pronouns: She/Her

  • In person and virtual, fluent in Hmong and English

  • Serves adolescents and adults, including students, families, and those navigating profound life transitions with a trauma informed lens.

  • Collaborative, empathetic, and attuned to the ways in which identity, culture, and personal history intersect.

Taylor’s Bio
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Grace Allen, LICSW

Therapist

  • Preferred pronouns: She/Her

  • In person and virtual.

  • Serves adults 18+, including individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, self-esteem and self-image, life transitions, young adulthood transitions, and women’s issues.

  • Incorporates acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), emotionally focused therapy (EFT), mindfulness, and some cognitive therapy strategies including working from an attachment and strengths-based lens.

Grace A’s Bio
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Gabrielle Molash, LGSW

Therapist

  • Preferred pronouns: She/Her

  • In person and virtual

  • Serves children (6+), adolescents, and adults who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, life transitions, and relational challenges

  • Special interest in supporting clients in building emotional awareness, healthy boundaries, nervous system regulation, and self-trust

  • Play therapy, mindfulness-based, somatic and relational approach

  • Practicing from a feminist and humanistic perspective

  • Currently working toward certification in Somatic Trauma Therapy

Gabrielle's Bio
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Gretchen Fernelius, MA, LADC

Therapist

  • Preferred Pronouns: She/her

  • In-person and virtual

  • Uses a variety of modalities including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness practices

  • Serves individuals 14+ navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, or academic/career concerns and collaborates with couples and families experiencing relational issues.

  • Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)

Gretchen's Bio
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Rowan Queathem, LGSW

Therapist

  • Preferred pronouns: He/Him

  • In person and virtual (I wear an N95 mask during all in-person appointments and have a HEPA air filter running in my office)

  • Serves adults of all ages, specializing in LGBTQIA+/queer/trans communities and folks living with chronic illnesses and/or disabilities

  • Warm approach, trauma-informed, fat liberation framework, queer and trans

  • ACT, CBT, psychodynamic therapy

Rowan's Bio
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Meagan Lefebvre, LICSW

Therapist

  • Preferred pronouns: She/Her

  • In person and virtual

  • Serves adults (18+) struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, co-dependency, burnout, and trauma

  • Interactive, educational, person-centered and strength-based as a session focus. Has a gentle, yet honest, communication style mixed with compassion, empathy and a dose of humor

  • Utilizes various modalities including mindfulness practices, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Meagan L's Bio
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Meghan Wilson, MA, LPCC

Therapist

  • Preferred Pronouns: They/she

  • In person and virtual

  • Serves adults 18+ who are experiencing disordered eating, body image distress, complex trauma symptoms and/or autistic/neurodivergent individuals

  • Certified in Brainspotting Psychotherapy, additionally incorporates IFS, Relational approaches, Narrative Therapy, ACT, DBT

  • Operates from a neurobiological and trauma-informed lens as well as a feminist, anti-racist, body liberation, and neurodiversity affirming perspective

Meghan W's Bio
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Lou

Caitlin’s Dog

  • 12 year old rescue lab mix

  • Participated in hundreds of hours of therapy sessions

  • Her biggest joy is greeting you at the office, she’ll offer all the warmth, support, or just some TLC

  • If you have allergies, dogs make you nervous, or you’d prefer some space from Lou, don’t hesitate to let us know info@virtatherapy.com

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If you’re interested in joining our team, don’t hesitate to reach out to info@virtatherapy.com. We’re always looking for clinicians to join the practice who embody our values and are invested in healthy consultation and community.