Meet our Mental Health Team

Dr. Robin Capers, DSW, LISW

​Education:
Robin has a Doctorate in Social Work from Capella University. She obtained her Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Iowa in 2002. 
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Professional Experience:
Robin is the CEO of Family Wellness Associates, she has a history of experience in administrative and clinical positions. Robin has over 25 years of experience working with families, she spent 10 of those years dedicated to Child Welfare. Robin's areas of speciality include: Infant Mental Health, children in divorce, Depression, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Autism, Parent Child Interaction Therapy, and DBT and CBT  

Terry Chase, ​LMHC, LMSW

 Education:
Terry graduated from Wayne State College with a Master's of Science in Counseling. 

Professional Experience:
​Terry has over 25 years of experience working with adults, children, families, couples experiencing a wide range of mental health and substance abuse related issues. Terry is specialized in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing). ​

Denise Thelander, LMSW

Education:
Denise graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a Master’s in Social Work with a focus on Trauma Informed Care.
 
Professional Experience:
Denise has worked with children, families, and adults as a social worker and as an employee in the school system over the course of her career. Denise has experience with children of all ages including children with special needs. She currently spends a large portion of her time with children including working in schools to provide therapy within the educational setting. Denise’s education has centered around trauma informed care although she uses various modalities based on the needs of the individual client. 
 

Kerri Watchorn, tMHC

Education:
Kerri graduted from  the University of South Dakota and will graduate in May of 2022 with a Masters of Art in Clinical Mental Health.

Professional Experience:
Denise Kerri primarily works with children and adolescents. She specialized in working with individuals with emotional regulation, conduct issues, and ADHD. Her preferred modalities include play therapy and CBT.

Mariah Howard, Intern

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