Sojourn Counseling Group

09/29/2025

Congratulations Leslie on completing your Masters program! Leslie is accepting new clients in our Redwood Falls and Montevideo Minnesota offices.

Originally from Prinsburg, Minnesota, Leslie earned her bachelor’s degree from Southwest Minnesota State University and her Master of Social Work from Dordt University.

Leslie has experience working with children, teens, and families across a variety of settings. She began her career in a juvenile detention center, where she provided therapeutic skills and guidance to adolescents and their families. At Sojourn Community Counseling, she expanded her work to children as young as six, adults, and families. Leslie integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and marriage and family counseling to help clients navigate challenges and build tools for lasting growth.

She works with individuals facing concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, and family conflict. Leslie is passionate about creating a supportive space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to take the next steps in their journey.

Outside of work, Leslie enjoys spending time with her husband and son. She is also an active member of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and advocates for women’s access to higher education.

09/26/2025

Skylar is now accepting new clients in Reno, Nevada!
Skylar Tatu, CPC-Intern, works with teens (12+) and adults who are navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or recovery from addiction. Skylar’s approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative, with a focus on helping clients uncover the roots of their struggles and create meaningful, lasting change.

Skylar is trained in EMDR, Compassionate Inquiry, and Relational Life Therapy for couples, and often integrates body-based and mindfulness practices into sessions. This holistic approach supports clients in addressing both the mind and body, while also strengthening connection to self and others.

Whether clients are seeking to heal from childhood wounds, break free from patterns that no longer serve them, or deepen and repair important relationships, Skylar provides a safe and supportive space to explore, heal, and grow.

09/18/2025

Join us in Welcoming Dawn to our Reno, NV Team!
Dawn Dialon is a licensed mental health therapist specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy and Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counseling. Licensed since 2002, she brings more than two decades of experience helping individuals and couples navigate life’s transitions and challenges. Her professional journey includes five years in private practice in Las Vegas and twelve years in clinical practice, with extensive experience supporting active-duty military personnel. Dawn has also worked with international clients while living and practicing in Seoul, South Korea.

She is trained in EMDR Levels I and II for trauma treatment and is skilled in Cognitive Hypnotherapy to support behavior change and mood management. Dawn believes that life is full of transitions, and embracing change is an essential step toward achieving mental health goals. Guided by values-driven choices, she helps clients discover meaning and purpose as they make decisions to foster growth and lasting change.

At Sojourn Counseling, Dawn offers a compassionate and evidence-based approach that provides a safe environment for healing, strengthens relationships, and promotes resilience. She looks forward to partnering with you on your journey toward well-being.

"Whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re right." – Henry Ford

09/16/2025

Grace’s style embraces her core values of warmth, compassion, honesty, and transparency. She approaches her work with clients from the perspective that mental and emotional challenges are often a sign that something is out of balance. Bringing awareness to these areas of imbalance may feel deeply painful at times, while at the same time it creates opportunities and motivation for change.

The more present we are with the full awareness of our experiences, both past and present, the more freedom we have to choose our response in the moment. Grace believes that this process of awareness and choice is best facilitated by a safe, supportive environment and a willingness to explore new ways of thinking, feeling, and engaging with the world. Grace works to create just such an environment with her clients where together, they can explore how to bring areas of concern back into alignment with personal values. Her approach is client-centered with an emphasis on holistic well-being and combines cognitive, somatic, and experiential therapies.

Grace is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and holds a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies. She works with adults and adolescents ages 15 and older in individual, family, and couples therapy. Her areas of focus include PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, depression, attachment, navigating relationships, grief and bereavement, codependency, spirituality, and psychedelic integration

09/14/2025

A throw-back to last winter’s conversation with Dave Marlon, Recovery Advocate and Social Activist

I am looking forward to continuing this conversation in Vegas later this week 🙏🙏

In this enlightening episode, host Dave Marlon is joined by special guest Ellie Holbrook, a clinical professional counselor and the CEO & founder of Sojo Counseling in Reno. Together, they dive deep into the transformative world of psychedelic-assisted therapy and explore the intersection of

09/11/2025

Grace received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling as well as a Master in Public Health from the University of Nevada, Reno. Prior to that, she received her bachelor's degree in Public Health with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies. Grace has experience working with children (6-17), families, and individuals through all aspects of life. She tailors her therapeutic style to adhere to your current needs and stressors. Phase of life changes, identity loss, grief, relationship stress, trauma, anxiety, and depression can all bring up thoughts and feelings that bring us discomfort. Grace will sit in that discomfort and darkness with you for however long you need. Grace will provide challenges, humor, and a little bit of sass during your sessions. Grace believes change can be scary, and you have everything you need within you now to achieve your goals.

Grace offers a safe space where all parts of you are welcomed and encouraged to show up. She will incorporate many modalities into her therapeutic approach including; holistic, somatic, systems work, and her personal favorite, existential perspective. Therapy is not a one stop shop. Grace will work with you to incorporate your interests into our sessions and grow together.

Taking this initial step to seek therapy can be scary. You and your goals are worth it. Grace invites you to reach out and take this step for yourself and discover your true strength. Your story is worth sharing and Grace feels honored to hear it. In the wise words of ex Phoenix Sun's coach Monty Williams "everything you want is on the other side of hard".

09/08/2025

JoNell has opened her schedule for a few new clients this fall. Reach out if you are interested in working with JoNell: jonell@sojourncg.com

Congratulations to JoNell Schmidt on completing her internship and receiving her Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor license. We are proud to have you as part of Sojourn!
A little about JoNell: I received my Master of Science degree Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with specialties in trauma and substance use, from the Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Sociology, and Child Development and Family Science from North Dakota State University. I also have minors in with minors in Family Crisis and Gerontology.

I am dedicated to empowering individuals to navigate life's challenges with compassionate and collaborative approaches. Some of my expertise include trauma, the impact of chronic health conditions on mental health, anxiety, depression, addiction issues, recovery, co-dependency, and conflict resolution. I utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques depending on each individual’s needs, including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, or supportive counseling.

I have many years of experience assisting individuals of all ages through therapy and support; however, my primary focus is with adolescents, adults, and elderly. I am trained in DBT skills, Somatic CBT, and conflict resolution. I strive to provide a serene and welcoming office space. I believe that it is important to be comfortable and relaxed to begin the work at hand. Let’s begin your journey together!

08/29/2025

Sojourn Counseling Group is excited to welcome Jamie Beidle to our Reno, NV team!

Every person faces challenges—whether it’s anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, or relationship struggles. Jamie provides a safe, supportive space where you can explore emotions, understand patterns, and move forward with confidence and clarity.

She takes a collaborative, person-centered approach, drawing from CBT, EFT, narrative therapy, and Gottman Method techniques. Jamie works with individuals, couples, and families to uncover values, heal from trauma, strengthen connection, and build resilience.

She has a special passion for supporting women through postpartum transitions and identity shifts, helping them navigate motherhood, relationships, and the emotional changes that come with life’s seasons. She also loves guiding couples to improve communication, rebuild trust, and create meaningful, lasting bonds.

Before becoming a therapist, Jamie worked in healthcare as an X-ray and CT technologist, experiences that deepened her compassion and inspired her to pursue counseling. She holds a degree in Psychology & Human Development and a master’s in Marriage & Family Therapy.

Outside of work, Jamie enjoys book club, mountain walks, her kids’ activities, and time with family and friends.

Now accepting new clients in Reno, NV (in-person & telehealth)

08/21/2025

Sojourn Counseling Group is excited to announce the opening of a new office in Staples, MN, beginning September 4th.

The office will be located in the Old School Health building.

Jackie Kobliska, LGSW, will be accepting new clients for both in-person and telehealth sessions. Sojourn looks forward to partnering with the Staples community to provide a supportive space for healing, growth, and connection.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Jackie at (507) 276-0748 or Jackie@sojourncg.com

08/19/2025

And we are open for business in Carson City! Stephen Garrett, LCSW is taking new clients with immediate availability 🙏🙏

Steve@sojourncg.com

08/12/2025

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Brainspotting is a type of therapy that helps people process and heal from difficult experiences, stress, and trauma by using the connection between the mind and body. 🧠

In simple terms:
When something upsetting happens in life, your body and brain can “hold onto” parts of the experience—even if you’re not thinking about it. Sometimes, this can cause ongoing anxiety, tension, or emotional pain.

In a brainspotting session, the therapist helps you find a “brainspot,” which is a specific eye position that seems to connect to the place in your brain where that memory or feeling is stored. While you focus on that spot and notice what’s going on inside (thoughts, emotions, body sensations), your brain begins to naturally process and release what’s stuck.

I have completed over 40 hours of training in Brainspotting, including Phase 1 and Phase 2. I am currently in the process of obtaining Brainspotting certification.

📧sarah@sojourncg.com
📞775-525-1839

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