Women's Mental Health
Compassionate, individualized care for wherever you are in your journey.Mental Health at Bloom
Support for Where You Are Right Now
Bloom counselors are trained and certified to help support your mental health goals, empower you to share your lived experiences, and work toward mental wellness. We can help you address general areas of concern such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and more. Our team is also here to support you in more specialized areas.
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Psychological Testing
Psychological testing is a powerful tool used to help better understand how your brain works. Whether you’ve been wondering about possible ADHD, anxiety, autism spectrum traits, mood disorders, or simply want clarity on thoughts and feelings you experience — psych testing can offer insight, answers, and a road map forward.
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Perinatal & Postpartum Counseling
The journey to parenthood isn’t always easy. You may experience anxiety, depression, fear, anger, loneliness, and more. Many of our counselors have had similar experiences and are certified to help you work through this season of life. Reaching out for support is brave — and we’re here to be your safe place to feel like yourself again.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is built on the idea that our thoughts, emotions, and actions are all connected. Through a combination of counseling techniques, unhelpful patterns and behaviors can be identified and unlearned — helping you move through life in a healthier, more grounded way.
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EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
EMDR uses bilateral stimulation — like guided eye movements or tapping — to help your brain process and work through difficult memories and emotions. It’s one of the most researched and effective treatments available for trauma and PTSD.
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Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
TF-CBT takes the core principles of CBT and applies them specifically to traumatic experiences. It’s designed to help reduce symptoms of PTSD and support healing from trauma in a structured, evidence-based way.
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Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
ART works by helping replace distressing mental images with more positive ones, reducing the emotional weight of traumatic memories. The goal is fewer triggers, fewer nightmares, and a greater sense of confidence and calm in daily life.
The Bloom Team
Meet Our Therapist & Counselors
Our team of licensed counselors brings specialized training, genuine care, and a deep commitment to finding the right fit for you. Every counselor at Bloom is here to meet you exactly where you are.
Taya Thostenson, LISW, FT | Clinical Director
Specializes in grief, loss, end-of-life care, and perinatal loss — bringing over a decade of experience supporting individuals through life’s most difficult transitions.
Telehealth & in person.
Not currently accepting clients.
Ashley Homstad, LISW, OIHC, PMH-C
Somatic psychotherapist specializing in nervous system regulation, perinatal mental health, and post-traumatic growth — with a special focus on attachment, generational healing, and OCD. Telehealth only.
Laura Taggart, t-LMHC
Specializes in maternal mental health and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, supporting women through the emotional shifts that come with motherhood and growing a family.
Telehealth only.
Amanda Wynia, t-LMHC
Specializes in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, life transitions, anxiety, fertility challenges, and grief — with a warm, strengths-based approach.
Telehealth and in-person.
Emily Cave, LISW
Specializes in trauma, perinatal loss, and NICU family support — bringing both professional training in TF-CBT and EMDR and personal experience to her compassionate, client-centered practice.
Telehealth and in-person.
Breanne Bitz, LISW
Specializes in women’s life transitions, maternal mental health, and the emotional journey of pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood — using a strengths-based, authentic approach. Telehealth and in-person.
Nadyne Montiel de Gagnier, LISW, LCSW, ACS, PMH-C
Bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist specializing in perinatal mental health and EMDR, bringing a multicultural, attachment-based lens to integrated, client-centered care. Telehealth and in-person.
Jordyn Jondle, LMSW
Specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions — with a focus on nervous system awareness, somatic approaches, and building self-understanding. Telehealth and in-person.
Megan Smith, t-LMHC
Specializes in women’s health, infertility, hormonal challenges, trauma, OCD, and ADHD — drawing from personal experience with PCOS to support women navigating similar paths.
Telehealth and in-person.
Kelly Knipp, T-LMHC | Play Therapist
Trained play therapist with over a decade of school counseling experience, specializing in children, adolescents, and family therapy using child-led and goal-oriented approaches.
Telehealth and in-person.
Shannon Kaster, LISW, RPT | Play Therapist
Registered Play Therapist specializing in child-centered play therapy, sandtray therapy, inner child work, and parent-child sessions for children, families, and adults.
Telehealth and in-person.
Valyn Bodensteiner, Intern
Specializes in perinatal mental health and the transition into parenthood, bringing personal postpartum experience and training in Brainspotting and perinatal mood disorders. Sessions from $25. Telehealth only.
Your Healing Journey Starts Here
Good things happen when you ask for help. That’s what we’re here for.
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Payments Accepted
We accept Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem, Midland’s Choice, Cigna, Health Partners, and private pay clients. We believe that mental health care should be accessible and we’re happy to work with you on a sliding fee scale.
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Contact Bloom Women’s Wellness
Payments Accepted
We accept Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem, Midland’s Choice, Cigna, Health Partners, and private pay clients. We believe that mental health care should be accessible and we’re happy to work with you on a sliding fee scale.