Wendy Lonn, MA, LP

Psychologist, Mental Health Family and Support Services

Wendy Lonn has worked as a psychotherapist in the Mental Health Family and Support Services Department at Courage Center since February 1999.  In addition to providing individual and group psychotherapy, Lonn has served in a variety of other roles including support group coordinator/facilitator (multiple support groups), program manager (providing case management for outpatient comprehensive clients), and volunteer supervisor (for volunteer social service assistants and support group leaders/helpers). 

Lonn currently works primarily with outpatient adults in individual and group psychotherapy, with extensive experience in facilitating DBT skills training groups.  Lonn also maintains a supervisory role in the support group programming at Courage Center and is responsible for overseeing multiple volunteer leaders.  

In her spare time, Lonn enjoys playing piano and guitar, spending time with her grandchildren, reading and going for walks.

Education

   Associate of Arts: Waldorf College, Forest City, IA  (1971)
   Bachelor of Arts (Double Major in Art and Psychology): Luther College, Decorah, IA  (1973)
   Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology: Bethel College, Arden Hills, MN  (1998)

Training

   Internship: Lifespan Behavioral Services.—DaTrac Day Treatment Program for SPMI adults (1998-1999)
   DBT – Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center (1999)
   EMDR – Completed Part 1 and 2 of EMDR Basic Training (7/9/10), currently working toward certification

Board Certifications

   Minnesota Board of Psychology—Licensed Psychologist (2009)

Clinical Interests

   EMDR (for Trauma/PTSD and Chronic Pain)
   Group Psychotherapy
   Dialectical Behavior Therapy 
   Energy Psychology
   Expressive Arts Techniques (Art, Journaling, Play, Music, Storytelling)