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Mollie Jonart, MA, LPC, has experience supporting individuals through depression, anxiety, panic, emotional dysregulation, traumatic circumstances, life transitions, academic struggles, college and career decisions, grief, family conflict, divorce, peer relationships, and identity concerns. Mollie believes in approaching therapy with genuine care, concern, and unconditional positive regard. She provides a space that is non-judgmental, client-centered, and she establishes a therapeutic relationship that allows individuals the freedom to be their authentic selves. Mollie believes in helping individuals realize and utilize their unique qualities and talents, and she supports clients on their journey toward self-actualization. Mollie helps clients to discover behaviors and thought patterns that no longer serve them. She works with clients to replace these unhelpful behaviors and thoughts with healthier, more productive ways of acting and thinking. Mollie also assists clients in establishing, discovering, and strengthening connections within their communities.
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Emotions; Your next adventure is calling
Note: I wrote this from the mountain town perspective but it applies to all habitats
Living in the mountains calls for many adventures, whether it’s wading out to your car through a foot of freshly fallen snow or backpacking to the perfect alpine location, the journey awaits. Mountain dwellers have a tenacity for the challenges that are presented in our unique environment. However, there is one adventure that can often be neglected for fear of the unknown; that is the exploration of emotional landscape. There are lots of reasons why a person may avoid allowing for the full experience of emotions: the uncomfortable physical sensations, the thought of getting stuck or lost or overwhelmed, the societal message of “don’t go there”. But since when do any of those reasons stop a mountain dweller from taking on a challenge.
Yes, opening ourselves to emotion experiencing can be difficult, uncomfortable and inconvenient. And yet, there are many benefical things that come from taking the journey through emotional exploration. Just like there is a benefit from running 50 miles or riding your bike all through
Dr. Marguerite Ohrtman created Next Adventure Counseling and Consulting in 2022to provide therapeutic services to individuals and families moving through life’s hurdles toward their next adventure. Whether managing a career move, navigating relationships, processing grief or trauma, or just trying to thrive during a global pandemic, as a client of Next Adventure you will receive strength-based care focused on resiliency and motivation.
Dr. Ohrtman is experienced in assisting children, adolescents, and adults facing issues such as:
- anxiety and stress
- depression
- trauma
- emotional/social concerns
- life and career adjustments
- crisis situations
Next Adventure is passionate about helping clients achieve their goals, build self confidence, and regain control, with a special focus on high-functioning adults working toward greater happiness and fulfillment. Success in our therapeutic process is achieved through an open, authentic, and collaborative counseling relationship.
Professional Experience:
Dr. Ohrtman is the Director of School Counseling and Clinical Training at the University of Minnesota, a position she began in 2013. She has trained mental health cou