Cheryl Bemel, PhD is a licensed psychologist. She is an adjunct professor at the University of Minnesota’s School of Dentistry, training dentists and dental students in psychophysiological management of pain techniques with patients. Dr. Bemel has proudly deployed with the Minnesota Behavioral Health Medical Reserve Corps to provide Psychological First Aid at national disaster sites. Dr. Bemel is a former provider of trauma services within Minneapolis Police Department’s Child Development Policing Project. She has also provided care as a Crisis Psychologist in hospital emergency rooms. Currently, she is a provider within Allina Health Medical Clinics, as well as in her own independent practice. Dr. Bemel is an Approved Consultant with the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. For more information, about her practice, visit www.drcherylbemel.com

Alfred Clavel serves as the Medical Director of the Hennepin County Pain Clinic and Research Center and directs the Acute Pain Consultative Service, located at the Hennepin County Medical Center. In addition to his medical training, Dr. Clavel completed a four-year residency in Neurology at the University of Minnesota and a fellowship in Clinical Electrophysiology and Clinical Pain Medicine. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Pain Medicine. Dr. Clavel is a co-owner and Medical Director of MN Head & Neck Pain Clinic. He currently sees patients in their Plymouth and St. Paul clinic locations. He also practices at Fairview Palliative and Pain Clinic.

Kevin Harrington Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist currently working in private practice in Bloomington Minnesota. Dr. Harrington utilizes hypnosis in his work with children, adolescent, adults and families. Dr. Harrington has been teaching hypnosis to healthcare providers nationally and internationally for over 25 years. In 2009, he was awarded the Kohen Outstanding Clinician Award from MSCH for outstanding leadership in clinical practice, teaching, and utilization of therapeutic hypnosis. His private practice includes providing parenting seminars, training and supervision of healthcare providers, consultation to schools and psychotherapy for families, children, adolescents and adults.

Kris Kampsula is a Mental Health Professional at Hazelden Betty Ford and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and works with individuals, couples and families. She is trained in EMDR and Clinical Hypnosis. She specializes in treating trauma and addiction, and relational dysfunction.

Heather Klein is a licensed psychologist at the Parkdale Therapy Group. She is trained in narrative therapy and hypnosis and incorporates solution-focused, mindfulness, hypnosis, and creative/playful approaches into the therapeutic process. Heather works with individuals experiencing a variety of life transitions/changes, anxiety, and depression. She uses the client’s expertise, metaphors, and collaboration to build the foundation of therapy. Heather also provides supervision to post-doctoral level psychologists and conducts workshops for mental health providers and members of the community. She is on the Board of Directors for the Minnesota Society of Clinical Hypnosis (MSCH). She has served as the editor of the MSCH Images Newsletter, and is currently serving as Co-President as well as the Small Group Coordinator for MSCH’s annual conference. Heather is an Approved Consultant through the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH).

Jack Rusinoff is a Masters Level Licensed Psychologist who previously served as Vice Chair of the Board of Psychology and is in his second term on the Board. Mr. Rusinoff earned his BA in Psychology and Sociology from State University of New York in Potsdam, NY and a Masters degree in Counseling & Student Personnel Psychology from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN.  Mr. Rusinoff is a Sex Offense Treatment Professional at Minnesota Department of Corrections and an ATSA (Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers) Fellow. He has been a faculty member of the MSCH annual Introductory Workshop since 1993. In 2009, Jack was awarded the Wark Outstanding Teacher Award from MSCH for excellence in teaching, advising, program innovation and development, and education leadership.

Ann Schissel is a Doctoral-level Licensed Psychologist.  She is currently in private practice at CenterLife Counseling and teaches as an Assistant Professor at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota in the Counseling Psychology Doctorate Program. Ann also serves on the Board of Directors as MSCH secretary.

Dr. Siegel is a licensed psychologist in Minneapolis and sees parents and children in her private practice. Carol’s primary clinical focus is parenting and issues encountered by parents with complex histories. This may include depression, stress, adoption, foster care, trauma, abuse or neglect. Carol is also a consultant to clinicians and home-visiting programs around Minnesota. She teaches in the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Certificate Program at the University of Minnesota and is endorsed by the Minnesota Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Association as an Infant Mental Health Clinical Mentor. Carol is also serves on the Board of Directors as current co-President MSCH

Jennifer Stoos is a member of MSCH, and ASCH, and an Approved Consultant. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MN Board and  American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists Approved Supervisor, American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) Approved Consultant, and Past President of the Minnesota Society of Clinical Hypnosis (MSCH).  In 2019 Jennifer was the recipient of the Kohen Outstanding Clinician Award from MSCH for outstanding leadership in clinical practice, teaching, and utilization of therapeutic hypnosis. She has been using hypnosis with couples and individuals since 2007. Jennifer has a private practice at Rekindle Counseling.

Ben Wolf is a licensed clinical social worker currently working in private practice in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is a current member and past president of MSCH. He has been utilizing hypnosis in his work with adolescents, adults, and couples for over 10 years. Mr Wolf specializes in treating anxiety, depression, complex trauma and eating disorders.