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Christina Massari, PsyD, LP
During my graduate work, I had the opportunity to work in a variety of clinical settings such as community mental health centers, partial hospitalization programs, forensic clinics, and a behavioral medicine practice. My interest in testing was solidified during my postdoctoral fellowship, where I had the unique opportunity to provide both therapy and psychological assessments.
After completing graduate school, I joined a private practice in the Washington, DC area, offering comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations to school-aged children, college students, and adults. This experience was invaluable when I relocated to the Minneapolis area, initially joining an organization dedicated to educating students with attention and learning differences and ultimately co-founding Monarch. Every step of my journey has deepened my dedication to helping individuals recognize their strengths and differences, and to finding the tools and supports that will help them thrive.
Education:
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B.A. in Psychology, University of Vermont
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M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Cleveland State University
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Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology
Jenn Ehalt, PsyD, LP
My love for psychological assessment stems from early training in the neuropsychological evaluation of brain injuries. After graduate school, I specialized in the provision of therapy and assessment to college students with a variety of mental health, attention, and learning concerns. Serving as a source of healing was a privilege, but the assessment world was beckoning. I returned to the field as a diagnostician at Groves Academy, where I was fortunate to refine my skills in the assessment of neurodiverse learners before cofounding Monarch.
My evaluation approach is relational and collaborative. I love investigating data, connecting with and fostering lightbulb moments for clients, and identifying pathways to success.
Education:
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B.A. in Psychology & minor in American Indian studies, University of Minnesota
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M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
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Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
Sarah Kupfer, PsyD, LP
My training experience during undergraduate and graduate school primarily focused on treating children and adolescents. I gained experience in outpatient mental health clinics in urban settings, offering individual therapy and psychological assessment.
Prior to co-founding Monarch Learning & Attention Center, I worked at a learning assessment center for almost 2 years and an outpatient mental health clinic, for almost 10 years, both in Minneapolis. In these settings, I provided comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations, psychological evaluations, and autism spectrum disorder evaluations to children, adolescents, and adults. I enjoy partnering with families to help answer their questions and offer options for support.
Education:
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B.A. in Psychology, University of St. Thomas
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M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
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Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
Amy Swingle, PsyD, LP
I have had an interest in psychology since middle school when I found myself fascinated and fulfilled helping my friends and classmates explore and navigate the challenging social landscape of adolesence. I carried that curiousity with me into my undergraduate career and graduate school where I refined my knowledge of the field of psychology and found my niche in psychological assessment and testing. Throughout my career thus far, I have continued to actively seek out generalized training in psychology for all ages and specialized knowledge in various forms of testing and assessment with a developmental framework. Since graduate school, I have worked collaboratively with patients across several organizations and in both outpatient and intensive treatment settings to provide client-focused, individualized, and data-driven support. I have continued to deepen my passion for helping patients and families to find answers and direction through assessment and testing, both in my own clinical work and through support of psychology trainees. I am thrilled to bring this passion, commitment, and collaboration to my work with clients at Monarch Learning & Attention Center.
Education:
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B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Communications, College of Saint Benedict
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M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Char Huynh, Intake Coordinator
I love the opportunity to provide families with a compassionate and collaborative intake experience. I have a deep and genuine appreciation for neurodiverse brains. As a parent of a child with ADHD and a child with Dyslexia, I have first-hand knowledge of the experiences that parents face navigating mental health as well as the school system.
During my graduate work, I had the opportunity to work in a variety of clinical settings such as community mental health centers, partial hospitalization programs, forensic clinics, and a behavioral medicine practice. My interest in testing was solidified during my postdoctoral fellowship, where I had the unique opportunity to provide both therapy and psychological assessments.
After completing graduate school, I joined a private practice in the Washington, DC area, offering comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations to school-aged children, college students, and adults. This experience was invaluable when I relocated to the Minneapolis area, initially joining an organization dedicated to educating students with attention and learning differences and ultimately co-founding Monarch. Every step of my journey has deepened my dedication to helping individuals recognize their strengths and differences, and to finding the tools and supports that will help them thrive.
Education:
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B.A. in Psychology, University of Vermont
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M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Cleveland State University
-
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology
Christina Massari, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist
Education:
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B.A. in Psychology, University of Vermont
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M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Cleveland State University
-
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology
My love for psychological assessment stems from early training in the neuropsychological evaluation of brain injuries. After graduate school, I specialized in the provision of therapy and assessment to college students with a variety of mental health, attention, and learning concerns. Serving as a source of healing was a privilege, but the assessment world was beckoning. I returned to the field as a diagnostician at Groves Academy, where I was fortunate to refine my skills in the assessment of neurodiverse learners before cofounding Monarch.
My evaluation approach is relational and collaborative. I love investigating data, connecting with and fostering lightbulb moments for clients, and identifying pathways to success.
Education:
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B.A. in Psychology & minor in American Indian studies, University of Minnesota
-
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
-
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
Jenn Ehalt, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist
Education:
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B.A. in Psychology with minor in American
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Indian studies, University of Minnesota
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M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
-
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
My training experience during undergraduate and graduate school primarily focused on treating children and adolescents. I gained experience in outpatient mental health clinics in urban settings, offering individual therapy and psychological assessment.
Prior to co-founding Monarch Learning & Attention Center, I worked at a learning assessment center for almost 2 years and an outpatient mental health clinic, for almost 10 years, both in Minneapolis. In these settings, I provided comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations, psychological evaluations, and autism spectrum disorder evaluations to children, adolescents, and adults. I enjoy partnering with families to help answer their questions and offer options for support.
Education:
-
B.A. in Psychology, University of St. Thomas
-
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
-
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
Sarah Kupfer, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist
Education:
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B.A. in Psychology, University of St. Thomas
-
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
-
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
I have had an interest in psychology since middle school when I found myself fascinated and fulfilled helping my friends and classmates explore and navigate the challenging social landscape of adolesence. I carried that curiousity with me into my undergraduate career and graduate school where I refined my knowledge of the field of psychology and found my niche in psychological assessment and testing. Throughout my career thus far, I have continued to actively seek out generalized training in psychology for all ages and specialized knowledge in various forms of testing and assessment with a developmental framework. Since graduate school, I have worked collaboratively with patients across several organizations and in both outpatient and intensive treatment settings to provide client-focused, individualized, and data-driven support. I have continued to deepen my passion for helping patients and families to find answers and direction through assessment and testing, both in my own clinical work and through support of psychology trainees. I am thrilled to bring this passion, commitment, and collaboration to my work with clients at Monarch Learning & Attention Center.
Education:
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B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Communications, College of Saint Benedict
-
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
-
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Amy Swingle,
Psy D
Licensed Psychologist
Education:
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B.A. in Psychology, University of St. Thomas
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M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
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Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
I love the opportunity to provide families with a compassionate and collaborative intake experience. I have a deep and genuine appreciation for neurodiverse brains. As a parent of a child with ADHD and a child with Dyslexia, I have first-hand knowledge of the experiences that parents face navigating mental health as well as the school system.
Char Huynh
Intake Coordinator
Education:
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B.A. in Psychology, University of St. Thomas
-
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
-
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
During my graduate work, I had the opportunity to work in a variety of clinical settings such as community mental health centers, partial hospitalization programs, forensic clinics, and a behavioral medicine practice. My interest in testing was solidified during my postdoctoral fellowship, where I had the unique opportunity to provide both therapy and psychological assessments.
After completing graduate school, I joined a private practice in the Washington, DC area, offering comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations to school-aged children, college students, and adults. This experience was invaluable when I relocated to the Minneapolis area, initially joining an organization dedicated to educating students with attention and learning differences and ultimately co-founding Monarch. Every step of my journey has deepened my dedication to helping individuals recognize their strengths and differences, and to finding the tools and supports that will help them thrive.
Education:
-
B.A. in Psychology, University of Vermont
-
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Cleveland State University
-
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology
Christina Massari, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist
Education:
-
B.A. in Psychology, University of Vermont
-
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Cleveland State University
-
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology
My love for psychological assessment stems from early training in the neuropsychological evaluation of brain injuries. After graduate school, I specialized in the provision of therapy and assessment to college students with a variety of mental health, attention, and learning concerns. Serving as a source of healing was a privilege, but the assessment world was beckoning. I returned to the field as a diagnostician at Groves Academy, where I was fortunate to refine my skills in the assessment of neurodiverse learners before cofounding Monarch.
My evaluation approach is relational and collaborative. I love investigating data, connecting with and fostering lightbulb moments for clients, and identifying pathways to success.
Education:
-
B.A. in Psychology & minor in American Indian studies, University of Minnesota
-
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
-
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
Jenn Ehalt, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist
Education:
-
B.A. in Psychology with minor in American
-
Indian studies, University of Minnesota
-
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
-
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
My training experience during undergraduate and graduate school primarily focused on treating children and adolescents. I gained experience in outpatient mental health clinics in urban settings, offering individual therapy and psychological assessment.
Prior to co-founding Monarch Learning & Attention Center, I worked at a learning assessment center for almost 2 years and an outpatient mental health clinic, for almost 10 years, both in Minneapolis. In these settings, I provided comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations, psychological evaluations, and autism spectrum disorder evaluations to children, adolescents, and adults. I enjoy partnering with families to help answer their questions and offer options for support.
Education:
-
B.A. in Psychology, University of St. Thomas
-
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
-
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
Sarah Kupfer, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist
Education:
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B.A. in Psychology, University of St. Thomas
-
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
-
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
I love the opportunity to provide families with a compassionate and collaborative intake experience. I have a deep and genuine appreciation for neurodiverse brains. As a parent of a child with ADHD and a child with Dyslexia, I have first-hand knowledge of the experiences that parents face navigating mental health as well as the school system.
Char Huynh
Intake Coordinator
Education:
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B.A. in Psychology, University of St. Thomas
-
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
-
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
During my graduate work, I had the opportunity to work in a variety of clinical settings such as community mental health centers, partial hospitalization programs, forensic clinics, and a behavioral medicine practice. My interest in testing was solidified during my postdoctoral fellowship, where I had the unique opportunity to provide both therapy and psychological assessments.
After completing graduate school, I joined a private practice in the Washington, DC area, offering comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations to school-aged children, college students, and adults. This experience was invaluable when I relocated to the Minneapolis area, initially joining an organization dedicated to educating students with attention and learning differences and ultimately co-founding Monarch. Every step of my journey has deepened my dedication to helping individuals recognize their strengths and differences, and to finding the tools and supports that will help them thrive.
Education:
-
B.A. in Psychology, University of Vermont
-
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Cleveland State University
-
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology
Christina Massari, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist
Education:
-
B.A. in Psychology, University of Vermont
-
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Cleveland State University
-
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology
My love for psychological assessment stems from early training in the neuropsychological evaluation of brain injuries. After graduate school, I specialized in the provision of therapy and assessment to college students with a variety of mental health, attention, and learning concerns. Serving as a source of healing was a privilege, but the assessment world was beckoning. I returned to the field as a diagnostician at Groves Academy, where I was fortunate to refine my skills in the assessment of neurodiverse learners before cofounding Monarch.
My evaluation approach is relational and collaborative. I love investigating data, connecting with and fostering lightbulb moments for clients, and identifying pathways to success.
Education:
-
B.A. in Psychology & minor in American Indian studies, University of Minnesota
-
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
-
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
Jenn Ehalt, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist
Education:
-
B.A. in Psychology with minor in American
-
Indian studies, University of Minnesota
-
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
-
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
My training experience during undergraduate and graduate school primarily focused on treating children and adolescents. I gained experience in outpatient mental health clinics in urban settings, offering individual therapy and psychological assessment.
Prior to co-founding Monarch Learning & Attention Center, I worked at a learning assessment center for almost 2 years and an outpatient mental health clinic, for almost 10 years, both in Minneapolis. In these settings, I provided comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations, psychological evaluations, and autism spectrum disorder evaluations to children, adolescents, and adults. I enjoy partnering with families to help answer their questions and offer options for support.
Education:
-
B.A. in Psychology, University of St. Thomas
-
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
-
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
Sarah Kupfer, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist
Education:
-
B.A. in Psychology, University of St. Thomas
-
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
-
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
I have had an interest in psychology since middle school when I found myself fascinated and fulfilled helping my friends and classmates explore and navigate the challenging social landscape of adolesence. I carried that curiousity with me into my undergraduate career and graduate school where I refined my knowledge of the field of psychology and found my niche in psychological assessment and testing. Throughout my career thus far, I have continued to actively seek out generalized training in psychology for all ages and specialized knowledge in various forms of testing and assessment with a developmental framework. Since graduate school, I have worked collaboratively with patients across several organizations and in both outpatient and intensive treatment settings to provide client-focused, individualized, and data-driven support. I have continued to deepen my passion for helping patients and families to find answers and direction through assessment and testing, both in my own clinical work and through support of psychology trainees. I am thrilled to bring this passion, commitment, and collaboration to my work with clients at Monarch Learning & Attention Center.
Education:
-
B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Communications, College of Saint Benedict
-
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
-
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Amy Swingle, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist
Education:
-
B.A. in Psychology, University of St. Thomas
-
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
-
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
I love the opportunity to provide families with a compassionate and collaborative intake experience. I have a deep and genuine appreciation for neurodiverse brains. As a parent of a child with ADHD and a child with Dyslexia, I have first-hand knowledge of the experiences that parents face navigating mental health as well as the school system.
Char Huynh
Intake Coordinator
Education:
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B.A. in Psychology, University of St. Thomas
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M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
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Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
What Guides our Work
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Experience - each psychologist at Monarch has over 10 years of experience conducting psychological assessments
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Empathy, collaboration, and commitment to inclusion
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Vast knowledge of mental health & professional experiences within the therapy world
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Lived experiences as parents to school-age children
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Deep & genuine appreciation for neurodiverse brains
Specialties & Interests
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Learning disorders & differences
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ADHD in children, adults, & females
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
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Nonverbal learning disorder
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Emotional concerns affecting learning
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Gifted learners
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Twice exceptional students
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Gender creative/non-binary learners
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Indigenous learners