Current Clinical Staff

Northland Counseling Center's International Falls office offers the community the following friendly, empathetic group of Clinical Staff members with a wide variety of expertise!

Amie J. Black, MA, Licensed Marriage & Family Counselor
Education and Training: BA in Human Services with a minor in Family Studies, Metro State University 1999; MA in Marriage and Family Therapy, Liberty University, 2008; Practicum at Cambridge Christian Counseling Center 2007; Internship at Nystrom & Associates, Professional Family Based Division 2007-2008. Areas of clinical interest and expertise include: children and adolescents; parenting issues; marital issues; Cognitive Behavior Therapy; Narrative Therapy; spiritual issues; trauma; sexual abuse; Client Centered Therapy.

Willard L. (Bill) Johnson, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
Education and Training: BA in Psychology, San Jose University 1974; MA and Ph.D. in Mental Retardation Research/Psychology, George Peabody College for Teachers, 1979 &1980; Post-doctoral Internship in Interdisciplinary Training in Developmental Disabilities, Child Development Center, Rhode Island Hospital and Brown University, 1980-1981; Assessment and Therapy Practica, Joliet Prison, 1989-1990; APA Approved Internship in Clinical Psychology, Veteran's Administration Hospital, New Orleans 1991-1992; Respecialization in Clinical Psychology, Illinois School of Professional Psychology, 1994. Member of American Psychological Association. Areas of clinical interest and expertise include: males and females of all ages and diagnoses; Developmental Disabilities and Mental Retardation; ADHD/ADD and behavioral problems of children; PTSD and Veteran's issues; DBT; Applied Behavior Analysis/behavior management; Client Centered Therapy; jail and prison populations; Psychological Evaluations; child, family, and marital issues; learning and conditioning; relaxation training; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; anger issues; Native American culture; spirituality issues, co-occuring substance abuse and mental health issues.

Danielle S. Krasaway, MS, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Education and Training: BA in Psychology (2005) and MS in Community Counseling (2008) from Winona State University (WSU), MN; one year Internship at WSU Counseling Center working with college students of all ages. Nationally Certified Counselor and a member of the American Counseling Association; Licensed Professional Counselor 2010 to present; experience with outpatient and residential therapy with teens and adults, casework with children and families, and health/wellness education in a university setting. Areas of clinical interest and expertise include: depression, anxiety, serious & persistent mental illness, employment/educational difficulties, substance abuse/dependence, cultural & sexual identity, health/wellness, grief & loss, Client Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, group therapy, and community outreach education.

Allison L. O’Hara, Psy.D., Mental Health Clinician
Education and Training: B.A. in Psychology, University of St. Thomas 2006; M.A. and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Twin Cities, 2009 & 2011; Pre-Doctoral APA Approved Internship at Robert J. Murney Clinic in Springfield, MO, 2010-2011; Advanced and Therapy Practica, Scott County Mental Health Center, 2008-2009; Assessment Practicum, Hennepin County Medical Center- Neuropsychology Section, 2007-2008. Areas of clinical interest and expertise include: adolescents, adults, older adults; Anxiety; Depression; Personality Disorders; Trauma; Anger Management; Health and Wellness; Issues related to aging ; Adoption issues; GLBT; Psychodynamic Therapy; Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy; DBT; Psychological Evaluations.

Amy Schaffer, MA, Licensed Psychologist
BA in Psychology, University of Minnesota 1991; MA in Counseling Psychology, College of St. Thomas Minneapolis, 2004; Licensed Social Worker, 1995-present; Licensed School Social Worker, 2001-present;; Licensed Professional Counselor, 2005-present. Internship at Fridley Middle School '03-04. Areas of clinical interest and expertise include: children and adults, school counseling, play therapy, anxiety, depression, pain management, cognitive behavioral therapy, client centered therapy, forensics, family and marital issues, chemical dependency and gambling issues, PTSD & sexual abuse issues.