ABOUT US

Meet the Team

Every therapist here shares one belief: you already carry the strength to heal. We're just here to walk alongside you.

At Empowering Restoration, we work with you to reach your full potential — helping you heal and restore your life. We address the emotional, behavioral, spiritual, and relational parts of life that everyday circumstances can weigh down. We approach therapy from a Christian worldview and are sensitive to other belief systems, always protecting the autonomy of our clients.

OUR THERAPISTS

A team built around who you need

Brenda Oja

Anxiety, Depression, Spirituality, Seniors

Brenda K Oja

Anxiety, Depression, Spirituality, Seniors

MA, LPCC

"My desire is to see clients empowered to learn, grow, and heal from past hurts while discovering their best self."

Anxiety, Depression, Spirituality, Seniors

Jenny Jorgensen-Kuphal

Play Therapy, Anxiety, Trauma, Family

Jenny Jorgensen-Kuphal

Play Therapy, Anxiety, Trauma, Family

MA, LPCC

"The client is the true agent of change — my role is simply to serve as a compassionate guide."

Play Therapy, Anxiety, Trauma, Family

Audrey Ranslow

Trauma, Grief, Life Transitions, ART Trained

Audrey Ranslow

Trauma, Grief, Life Transitions, ART Trained

MSW, LGSW

"I look forward to patiently walking alongside you, no matter where in life's journey you find yourself."

Trauma, Grief, Life Transitions, ART Trained

Daniel Borkenhagen

Addiction, Grief, Marital, Spirituality

Daniel Borkenhagen

Addiction, Grief, Marital, Spirituality

MA, M.Div, LPC

"My goal is to help you think about yourself in terms of body, mind, and soul."

Addiction, Grief, Marital, Spirituality

Michelle Knutson

Play Therapy, Trauma, Mind-Body, Couples

Michelle Knutson

Play Therapy, Trauma, Mind-Body, Couples

MS, MFT

“Therapy is a space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself."

Play Therapy, Trauma, Mind-Body, Couples

Melinda Cowell

Adoption & Foster Care, Life Transitions, Neurodivergence, Trauma-Informed

Melinda Cowell

Adoption & Foster Care, Life Transitions, Neurodivergence, Trauma-Informed

MSW, LGSW

"It's my privilege to walk alongside clients as they root themselves in a solid foundation and grow into who they're meant to be."

Adoption & Foster Care, Life Transitions, Neurodivergence, Trauma-Informed

Empowering Restoration partners with Mental Health Connection, a network of independent therapists collaborating to help every client find the right fit for their care.
Learn more about our partner practices at
mentalhealthconnection.net

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