Outpatient and Telehealth Mental Health
Providing in-person therapeutic care to children, teens, adults, and families near Austin and Mendota Heights, Minnesota, and virtually across the state of Minnesota.
Locations
Austin, MN
Phone: 507-434-4366
Fax: 507-573-5534
Hours:
M-Th: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Mendota Heights, MN
Phone: 651-379-9800
Fax: 651-405-0358
Hours:
M/Tu/F: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
W/Th: 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Program snapshot
- Diagnostic assessments
- Individual psychotherapy
- Family therapy
- Couples therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy)
Our team of licensed therapists is specially trained in trauma and stress, and we’re committed to helping families stay together, heal, grow, and move forward. We offer outpatient and telehealth therapy in Mendota Heights and Austin, Minnesota.
Treatment specialties
Individual therapy
We provide individual outpatient therapy to children, youth, and adults in person for the communities of Austin and Mendota Heights, MN, or across Minnesota by telehealth. We provide specialized therapeutic services for children as young as two at our Mendota Heights office, and as young as six at our Austin office.
Family and couple therapy
We provide therapy for family groups—usually children together with their parents or caregivers—in addition to therapy for couples. A healthy family system depends on positive communication skills and emotional regulation. We help families build a foundation where each member feels supported, valued, heard, and loved. This is a critical first step to emotional growth and stability. From there, we help them build healthier relationships and a stronger family unit that can improve their current life and generations to come.
Trauma-focused therapies (TF-CBT & EMDR)
For patients who are struggling to recover from traumatic events and memories, we use evidence-based therapies that can relieve ongoing distress. Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) uses narrative, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people process through traumatic events. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is another form of psychotherapy that helps people process traumatic memories that are negatively impacting their mental health and their ability to be present. EDMR is currently only offered through our Mendota Heights office.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) is a unique, evidence-based psychotherapy that helps individuals replace negative mental images with positive ones—often in just a single session—making it a powerful tool for treating trauma, anxiety, OCD, depression, eating disorders, and more. ART is known for its rapid and lasting results. This therapy is available at our Austin, MN, location.
Our therapists
Courtney Salomonson
Mental Health Therapist (Austin, MN)
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My Why:
“I became a therapist to be a voice and an advocate for those who are unable to advocate for themselves. I want to help children and adolescents overcome difficulties, develop lifelong skills, and grow to their full potentials.”
Education/Experience: Courtney received her Bachelor’s degree in psychology from North Dakota State University and her Masters degree from the University of North Dakota. She has experience working with children and adolescents from the ages of 6 to 18. She also has experience working within school settings and working with school teams.
Specialties: Courtney specializes in play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, person-centered therapy, solution-focused therapy, and dialectical-behavioral therapy.
Interests and Hobbies: In her free time, Courtney enjoys baking, reading, cooking, and completing puzzles. She also enjoys traveling.
Rochelle Shultz, LICSW, MPA
Outpatient Program Director (Austin, MN)
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My Why:
“To make the world a better place for others during the healing process.”
Rochelle joined the Nexus in 2024.
Education/Experience: Rochelle received her Bachelor’s degrees in sociology and psychology from St. Ambrose University. She received her Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Iowa and she received a Masters degree in Public Administration from Drake University. Rochelle has over 20 years of experience working in a variety of social work programs.
Specialties: Rochelle’s clinical specialties personality disorders, anxiety, depression, and reactive detachment disorder.
Interests/Hobbies: In her free time, Rochelle enjoys traveling, walking, attending concerts, and spending time with her family and friends.
“Thank you, you have been wonderful. I have literally spent weeks trying to get our child some mental help. You’ve been so patient and thorough, and we both appreciate it beyond what words can express.” – Parent
Learn, connect, and get involved
From the Blog
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Stories of hope/impact
Finding Strength Through Healing
When Virginia first came to Nexus Family Healing’s outpatient program in Austin, MN, she was facing one of the most difficult chapters of her life. At 53, she had just experienced the unexpected end of a long-term marriage.
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Helping Teens Build a Healthier Relationship with Social Media
Social media is a primary source of connection for many, but it’s crucial—especially for youth—to balance online interaction with real-life socialization. Being intentional about how we engage with content and having open and honest conversations about responsible usage can help set boundaries that support mental well-being.
Our accreditations
Accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA)