Jolene A. Pundsack, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor / Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

Licensure and Certifications

Jolene is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, licensed by the MN Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy. Jolene is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, certified by IATP, International Association of Trauma Professionals.

Education and Training

Jolene holds a Bachelor of Science in Community Psychology and a Master of Science in Community Counseling received from the Counseling Psychology Majors Program at St. Cloud State University. Undergraduate fieldwork focused on working with battered women and children. Graduate internship included working with children ages 6-18 in a residential setting.

Professional Practice

Jolene was employed with a large mental health agency 2009-2014. During those years Jolene worked as a CTSS School-based and In-Home therapist. She transitioned to Out Patient therapy, 2010-2014, and ARMHS clinical supervisor, 2012-2014. Jolene established an Independent Professional Practice in the Alexandria area in January 2015.

Areas of clinical interest include work with women and men regarding trauma, abuse, grief/loss, and phase of life transitions. Areas of clinical practice include but are not limited to: Trauma, childhood sexual abuse (survivors), acute stress disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, co- occurring disorders, and personality disorders. Eclectic approach is utilized drawing from Trauma Focused, Cognitive Reprocessing, Somatic Processing, Cognitive Behavioral, Psychoeducational, Strengths-based, and Person Centered.