Mark Hansen, PhD, LP

10/31/2026

🏳️‍🌈Real skills. Real support. A space to be yourself. 💙

At Natalis Counseling & Psychology, our Q***r Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Group offers a validating and affirming space for LGBTQIA+ individuals to connect with others, explore their identities, and build skills to navigate life’s challenges.

✨ Together, we work on:
💙 Managing intense emotions and overwhelming feelings
🌈 Building self-validation and self-compassion
🤝 Strengthening relationships and communication
🌱 Practicing mindfulness and emotional acceptance
💜 Developing resilience in the face of invalidation

You deserve support that honors your experiences and celebrates who you are. Whether you're looking to strengthen your coping skills, build meaningful connections, or feel less alone, our Q***r DBT Group offers an opportunity to grow in an affirming community.

Interested in learning more? We're here to help!
📞 651-379-5157
🌐 natalispsychology.com
📍 1600 University Ave W. Suite 12, St. Paul, MN 55104

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09/29/2026

09/15/2026

Meet the Team Monday!

Meet Allison X. Fila, MA. Allison is a doctoral psychology intern working out of our St. Paul location and offers both tele-health and in-person appointments.

Allison believes in providing a safe, supportive and open environment for children, adolescents, and young adults by cultivating curiosity, courage, and care for individuals to be their authentic selves. She hopes to aid in their growth as they traverse through their unique challenges, and to provide the necessary tools for their own autonomy and self-advocacy. The future can be daunting and unpredictable, which is why she dedicates her abilities and services to the individuals who need them the most. Equitable resources can uplift people and communities, which are best provided through empathy, justice, communication, and collaboration. She has had the pleasure and honor of working with young individuals from 3-18 years old by providing them assessment testing, treatment planning, therapeutic services, and parental support. It has been an absolute joy to support individuals with ADHD, ASD, OCD, trauma, anxiety, and depression. She also emphasizes a collaborative approach with all individuals, especially when working with individuals from marginalized/oppressed communities (e.g., BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, individuals with disabilities), who have experienced trauma, and who were adopted/in the foster care system/experienced adverse childhood experiences. When someone walks into the therapy room, she hopes to make them feel welcomed, seen, and heard through the many lenses that they identify with personally, culturally, and in the community. Growth is not linear; thus, she aims to find and support the many ways individuals can grow, love, and thrive.

Allison loves books/comics, tv shows/movies, and adventures. In her free time, she and her family love trying new places to eat, visit, and explore (e.g., museums, parks, stores, etc.) as well as cultivating their own hobbies like art, cooking/baking, and video gaming. (Happy to receive any recommendations!)

She is currently pursuing a PsyD in Counseling Psychology at Northwest University (Kirkland, WA) and practices under the supervision of Dr. Rita Sandidge, PhD, LP.

If you are interested in scheduling a session with Allison, please give us a call at 651-379-5157 or email us at [email protected]!

08/29/2026

Meet the Team Monday!

Meet Mathena Abramson, MA. Mathena is a doctoral intern working out of our St. Paul office, and offers both tele-health and in-person appointments.

Mathena believes everyone has the right to feel heard and supported, and is dedicated to the continuous process of getting to know and honoring her clients, their individual experiences, and how their various identities interact with and are shaped by the individuals, systems, and institutions around them.
Her goal is to support her clients in taking steps to live the life they want to live. To achieve this, she aims to work collaboratively with clients to create a welcoming, warm, judgement-free and safe environment to be curious about themselves and the world around them and challenge themselves. She additionally emphasizes that her clients are the experts on themselves. She enjoys the process of getting to know each of her clients' own experiences and having her practice be shaped by each person she works with.

Mathena's clinical approach draws primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT) with influence from family systems perspectives. She has experience working with clients of all ages, including adolescents and young adults in intensive outpatient and partial hospital settings. She is deeply committed to working with individuals from marginalized communities including people of color and people with sexual and gender diverse identities.

Mathena received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Smith College and her master’s degree in clinical psychology from Boston University where she is currently finishing her Clinical Psychology PhD program. She is under the supervision of Dr. Rita Sandidge, PhD, LP.

If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with Mathena, please give us a call at 651-379-5157 or email us at [email protected].

08/29/2026

🎉 Natalis is at Woodbury Days! 🎉

We’re so excited to be part of one of our favorite community events! 💙 Stop by the Natalis booth at Woodbury Days to say hello, meet our team, learn more about our therapy and mental health services, and grab some fun goodies!

At Natalis, we’re passionate about making mental health support feel approachable, accessible, and connected to the community we serve. Whether you’re looking for support for yourself, your child, your family, or simply want to learn more about what we do, we’d love to meet you!

📍Woodbury Days

📅 Friday August 28th 6 PM - 9 PM, Saturday August 29th 10 AM - 8 PM, and Sunday August 30th 10 AM - 4 PM

📌 Booth # 69 at Ojibway Park

Come celebrate, connect, and say hi! We can't wait to see you there! 💙

08/04/2026

✨ New Group Starting This Week: ADHD Parenting Strategies ✨

Natalis Psychology is excited to offer our ADHD Parenting Strategies Group, beginning this week!

Parenting a child with ADHD can bring moments of connection, creativity, and joy — along with challenges that can leave caregivers feeling overwhelmed or unsure of what strategies will be most helpful. This group provides a supportive space for parents and caregivers to learn, connect with others, and gain practical tools to better understand and support their child.

Throughout the group, participants will explore strategies to help with:

• Understanding ADHD and how it impacts behavior and emotions
• Strengthening communication and connection
• Supporting emotional regulation and executive functioning skills
• Building routines and approaches that fit your family’s needs

Our goal is to provide families with evidence-based strategies, encouragement, and a community where caregivers feel supported and empowered. We look forward to welcoming families into this supportive learning community!

07/26/2026

Meet the Team Monday!

Meet Patrick Wallace, B.A! Patrick is a Practicum Trainee who works out of our St. Paul office, and offers tele-health sessions as well.

Patrick believes that the therapeutic relationship is paramount to positive outcomes in therapy. His goal is to create a space that is both supportive and welcoming, allowing you to feel seen, heard, and understood. He recognizes that you alone are the expert in your life, and he strives to walk alongside you on your journey through the challenges of life. He wants to meet you wherever you are on this journey and help you get to where you want to be.

Patrick's approach draws from many different therapeutic orientations, including evidence-based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, person-centered therapy, and existential thought. He has an interest in working with those experiencing interpersonal conflicts, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.

Patrick is open to seeing clients of all ages and backgrounds, but has experience working with children, adolescents, and teens (ages 8-18) in previous roles. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Western Kentucky University in 2024, and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in the Counselor Education program at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. He is currently practicing under the supervision of Hans Erickson, MSEd, LPCC.

When Patrick is not seeing clients, he enjoys finding new music, being outdoors, exercising, watching and playing sports, and spending time with friends and loved ones.

If you are interested in scheduling a session with Patrick, give us a call at 651-379-5157 or email us at [email protected].

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Just a friendly reminder that all Natalis Psychology clinic locations will be closed on Friday, July 3, so our team can enjoy the holiday weekend with their families and friends. We'll be back and ready to see you during our regular business hours on Monday, July 6.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency while our offices are closed, please call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or contact the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

We wish everyone a safe, relaxing, and happy holiday weekend! ❤️🤍💙

06/26/2026

🌈 We're excited to be part of the Twin Cities Pride Festival this weekend! Stop by the Natalis Psychology booth to meet our team, learn about our mental health services, and pick up some fun giveaways. We'd love to connect with you, answer your questions, and share resources that support mental wellness.

📍 Booth #464 – Orange Section / Living Well Park
📅 Saturday, June 27 & Sunday, June 28
🕙 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Whether you're looking for support for yourself, a loved one, or simply want to stop by and say hello, we'd love to see you there. Happy Pride! 🌈💙