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 Mark W Smith is a
Clinical
Social
Worker who has over 20 years experience working with people to improve
their lives in a variety of settings. He has a BA in Social
Work from Wartburg College in Waverly Iowa,
a Masters in Divinity from Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque
Iowa, and a Masters in Social Work from The University of St. Thomas
and College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minnesota. He has
served as a parish pastor in Lutheran churches in South Dakota and
Iowa. He has also worked in a youth shelter and a residential
treatment program for Severe and Persistent Mentally Ill
Adults. After working 10 years for two more agencies, he
formed a private practice clinic serving people of the South Metro
Area.
He has specialized
training in
working with children, those with severe mental illness issues, and
victims of trauma. He is a member of the National Association
of Social Workers, The Minnesota Society of Clinical Social Workers,
The Collaborative Law Institute, and the Minnesota Association for Play
Therapy.
Mark believes in the dignity of
every individual. His approach is to help the client feel at
ease and meet them where they are at. He then challenges them
to move to new areas of learning and exploring themselves and the world
around them. He works with them to not let the issues of
depression, anxiety or other mental health issues keep them from
enjoying life. As a former pastor, he is able to talk about
the spiritual issues individuals may face and utilize their own beliefs
in order to facilitate healing and wholeness.
Elizabeth A.
Royster
completed her Bachelors of Science in Developmental Psychology at the
University of Minnesota. She has a Masters in Counseling Psychology
from the University of St. Thomas. She also completed a post masters
program in the study of marriage and family therapy and iscurrently in the
licensure process for LMFT.
Betsy
has experience in individual, marital, and family counseling. She
states “while I enjoy seeing couples, I see my marriage and
family
training as a theoretical viewpoint more than a technique I have
learned. Everyone is a family member. These relationships, that often
mean the most to us, are sometimes the hardest to navigate. My life
experience as a mother and a spouse has shown me the huge impact that
these relationships have on my day to day happiness.”
As
a former preschool teacher, she has years of experience with children.
She has experience working with a variety of clients, including those
with alternative lifestyles, the gay community, individuals dealing
with transgender issues, and relationship issues around bisexuality.
She has worked
in long term care facilities and done groups in an inpatient treatment
setting. You will find Betsy as a down to earth, practical therapist,
who wants to work with people toward their goals, immediate or long
term.
Ron Zuchora has been working for
over 10 years with individuals needing assistance in emotional and
social change, especially with individuals and families of children
with special needs. He has a master’s degree from Saint
Mary’s University, with additional post-graduate work from
Hamline University in Autism. He is a Licensed Professional Clinical
Counselor (LPCC). Ron also teaches online psychology classes for the
University of Phoenix. When working with clients, Ron uses Behavioral
and Cognitive-based therapy, including
Motivational Interviewing techniques. Narrative therapy is an
additional option for expression. Along with professional guidance, Ron
believes in allowing clients to have freedom and access in therapy, as
a safe and intentional process to allow change. When individuals are
active in their therapy, creating reachable goals, they become more
centered into a healthier and happier quality of life. Crosstown
Counseling offices are professional, warm
and friendly.
 Mark Daniewicz,
Psy.D, L.P, is a doctoral-level, licensed psychologist with over 20
years
experience in the mental health field, working with adults,
adolescents, and
children. He has a B.A. in English, Secondary Education from the
University of
St. Thomas, having taught six years in area high schools. Dr. Daniewicz
also
received both his Master’s (M.A.) and Doctoral (Psy.D.) degrees
in Counseling
Psychology from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN.
His
practice
includes: individual, couples, and family therapy. Specializing in:
anxiety,
OCD, depression, developmental disorders, behavioral disorders, anger
&
stress management, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (all
subtypes).
Dr. Daniewicz works with the individual or family to determine a
working
diagnosis and its effects on functioning at home, school, work, or in
the
community through clinical interview, record gathering, and any
necessary
testing. He then works with those involved to help draw from and add to
their
own resources and to increase their ability to function reasonably well
and be
better satisfied with their day-to-day lives. Dr. Daniewicz starts with
the
individual’s reason for coming in and through learning more about
what they can
to do to better enjoy their life, he helps them to increase their own
satisfaction as well as that of those around them.
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