Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Counseling Partner in Rochester, MN
Mercy's Place Counseling Services was founded in 2010 with a mission to empower individuals and families to build resilience, foster hope, and achieve meaningful personal growth. Our team of licensed professionals combines clinical excellence with compassionate care, offering personalized therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. We prioritize holistic well-being by addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual health through evidence-based practices tailored to each client's unique needs.With specialized expertise in child and adolescent mental health, co-occurring disorders, and faith-integrated counseling, we collaborate with clients to create safe, supportive environments for healing. Our commitment to ongoing professional development ensures we remain at the forefront of therapeutic innovation while maintaining the highest ethical standards. By fostering trust and accountability, we guide clients toward sustainable growth and improved quality of life.
Services
Depression Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapy
Parenting Support
Substance Use Counseling
Child & Adolescent Mental Health
Faith-Based Christian Counseling
Young Adult Therapy
Grief & Loss Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- Our team includes licensed professionals with decades of combined experience in mental health therapy
- We provide evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to individual needs
- Specialized services for children, adolescents, and young adults navigating life transitions
- Faith-integrated counseling options available for clients seeking Christian-based therapy
- Comprehensive care for co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns
Services
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Our trauma-informed therapy services address the lasting effects of traumatic experiences through evidence-based modalities like Accelerated Resolution Therapy. We help clients process trauma safely while building coping skills. This approach recognizes trauma's impact on mental and physical health, creating personalized treatment plans that promote healing and resilience for individuals across all age groups.
Marriage & Family Therapy
Specialized couples and family therapy services utilize research-backed methods like Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy. We help improve communication patterns, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships through comprehensive assessments and tailored interventions. Sessions incorporate tools like the Gottman Relationship Check-Up to identify areas for growth and develop actionable relationship goals.
Child & Adolescent Mental Health
Comprehensive mental health services for children and teens address behavioral concerns, developmental challenges, and emotional difficulties. Our specialists use age-appropriate techniques including play therapy and attachment-based approaches. We work closely with families to improve parent-child relationships and provide support for early childhood mental health through specialized interventions for children birth to 18 years old.
Faith-Based Christian Counseling
Integrative faith-based counseling combines evidence-based practices with Biblical principles for clients seeking spiritual integration. Our therapists help explore the connection between faith and mental health, addressing spiritual questions while treating conditions like anxiety, depression, and trauma. This approach respects individual beliefs while promoting holistic healing through a Christian worldview framework.
Young Adult Therapy
Specialized services for young adults focus on life transitions, identity development, and mental health challenges during emerging adulthood. We address academic stress, career decisions, and relationship changes using evidence-based techniques tailored to this developmental stage. Our approach supports independence while maintaining family connections, helping clients navigate the unique challenges of transitioning to adulthood.
People
Kathy Bunke
Founder & Clinical Social Worker
Kathy Bunke established Mercy's Place in 2010 with over 15 years of clinical social work experience. Certified in Gottman Method therapy and trauma treatment, she specializes in child welfare and attachment-based interventions. Her practice integrates evidence-based approaches with compassionate care for individuals and families.
Amy Tremain
Licensed Psychologist
Amy Tremain brings 30+ years of mental health experience treating depression, anxiety, and trauma. A licensed psychologist and registered nurse, she combines evidence-based practices with faith integration. Her expertise includes emotion-focused therapy and trauma recovery, serving clients across the lifespan with personalized care.
Teri Scharpen
Marriage & Family Therapist
Teri Scharpen specializes in trauma recovery and relationship therapy with 15+ years of experience. As an approved supervisor and PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator, she helps clients heal from abuse and build healthier relationships. Her training includes Relational Life Therapy and Gottman Method couples counseling.
Bobbi Jo Brenner
Clinical Supervisor
Bobbi Jo Brenner offers faith-integrated counseling with expertise in grief, trauma, and chronic illness. A licensed clinical social worker and certified supervisor, she specializes in soul care and spiritual direction. Her practice focuses on helping clients find meaning through suffering and life transitions.
Marcia Mihalovic
Professional Counselor
Marcia Mihalovic brings 20+ years of educational experience to her counseling practice. Specializing in child and family therapy, she uses eclectic approaches including play therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques. Her focus areas include early childhood mental health and helping families navigate grief and adjustment disorders.
Questions
What mental health services does Mercy's Place offer?
We provide comprehensive services including trauma therapy, depression/anxiety treatment, couples counseling, child/adolescent mental health care, faith-based counseling, and young adult therapy. Our specialists also address co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns.
Do you offer faith-based counseling options?
Yes, we integrate Christian faith with evidence-based practices for clients seeking spiritual integration. Our therapists help explore the connection between faith and mental health while maintaining professional therapeutic standards.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Complete our online contact form or call 507-226-7963. Our clinical support staff will help match you with an appropriate provider and guide you through the intake process using HIPAA-compliant software.
What age groups do you work with?
We serve clients from early childhood (birth to 5) through adulthood. Specialized services address developmental needs across the lifespan, including adolescent mental health, young adult transitions, and mature adult concerns.
Are your therapists licensed and qualified?
All our providers are licensed mental health professionals with advanced degrees and specialized training. Our team includes Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Psychologists, Professional Counselors, and Marriage & Family Therapists with expertise in various therapeutic modalities.
Do you accept insurance or offer payment plans?
We accept major credit cards through our secure payment portal. While we don't directly bill insurance, we provide documentation for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Payment arrangements can be discussed during intake.
