Clinical Fellows/Therapists
The therapists at the MPSI Psychotherapy Center are taking part in a one- or two-year clinical fellowship. Each clinical fellow is at least a masters-level mental health practitioner working toward licensure or a mid-career licensed psychotherapist deepening their clinical skills. All clinical fellows receive intensive supervision, training, and consultation to support the therapy that they provide.
Jacob Bell
Jake (he/they) is in his second year of the Masters of Social Work program at the University of Minnesota. His background is in cultural studies, with an emphasis in psychoanalysis and womens, gender, and queer studies. He has worked as a computer programmer for the last 15 years and is excited to transition to a career as a therapist. He hopes to work with individuals, combining both a systemic analysis with a person-centered approach.
Ariel DeBardelaben
Ariel DeBardelaben is currently pursuing a PsyD at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Prior to this, she received a BA in psychology where she studied learning and memory at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Prior to MPSI, Ariel has worked with individuals struggling with disordered eating and those wishing to explore the many facets of their identity including spirituality.
Chelsey Frawley, M. A.
Chelsey holds a master’s degree in Counseling and Psychological Services and is currently pursuing a doctorate in Counseling Psychology at Saint Mary’s University. She values empathy, curiosity, and connectedness as key components of therapy that drive change and support healing, growth, and well-being. Chelsey has previous therapy experience with children, adolescents, and adults in both residential and clinical settings. She believes that therapy provides a dedicated time and space for individuals to gain personal insight and reflect on relationship patterns that profoundly impact their daily lives.
Rebecca Hove
Rebecca is pursuing her Master’s in Social Work at the University of St. Thomas. She has a study emphasis on integrated behavioral health. She studied Psychology and Sociology at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities where she received her BA. She has been practicing community mental health work since 2017. She has focused her work on helping those with mental health concerns overcome systemic barriers. Rebecca leans on trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches. She is passionate about providing mental health support and has experience working with individuals navigating trauma, serious and persistent mental illnesses, neurodivergence, and other conditions impacting the psyche. She wants to meet you where you’re at and support you in your journey to healing.
Ben Neubecker
Ben aims to create a collaborative and supportive environment for the people he serves in order to help them reach their mental health goals. He believes that people can grow, heal, and respond to life’s challenges through gaining insights into their inner lives, past experiences, and values. He has worked in the mental health field for the last seven years and has training in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. Ben is currently pursuing his PsyD in Counseling Psychology at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.