Mark Hansen, PhD, LP

08/29/2026

Meet the Team Monday!

Meet Mathena Abramson, MA. Mathena is a doctoral intern working out of our St. Paul office, and offers both tele-health and in-person appointments.

Mathena believes everyone has the right to feel heard and supported, and is dedicated to the continuous process of getting to know and honoring her clients, their individual experiences, and how their various identities interact with and are shaped by the individuals, systems, and institutions around them.
Her goal is to support her clients in taking steps to live the life they want to live. To achieve this, she aims to work collaboratively with clients to create a welcoming, warm, judgement-free and safe environment to be curious about themselves and the world around them and challenge themselves. She additionally emphasizes that her clients are the experts on themselves. She enjoys the process of getting to know each of her clients' own experiences and having her practice be shaped by each person she works with.

Mathena's clinical approach draws primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT) with influence from family systems perspectives. She has experience working with clients of all ages, including adolescents and young adults in intensive outpatient and partial hospital settings. She is deeply committed to working with individuals from marginalized communities including people of color and people with sexual and gender diverse identities.

Mathena received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Smith College and her master’s degree in clinical psychology from Boston University where she is currently finishing her Clinical Psychology PhD program. She is under the supervision of Dr. Rita Sandidge, PhD, LP.

If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with Mathena, please give us a call at 651-379-5157 or email us at [email protected].

08/29/2026

🎉 Natalis is at Woodbury Days! 🎉

We’re so excited to be part of one of our favorite community events! 💙 Stop by the Natalis booth at Woodbury Days to say hello, meet our team, learn more about our therapy and mental health services, and grab some fun goodies!

At Natalis, we’re passionate about making mental health support feel approachable, accessible, and connected to the community we serve. Whether you’re looking for support for yourself, your child, your family, or simply want to learn more about what we do, we’d love to meet you!

📍Woodbury Days

📅 Friday August 28th 6 PM - 9 PM, Saturday August 29th 10 AM - 8 PM, and Sunday August 30th 10 AM - 4 PM

📌 Booth # 69 at Ojibway Park

Come celebrate, connect, and say hi! We can't wait to see you there! 💙

08/04/2026

✨ New Group Starting This Week: ADHD Parenting Strategies ✨

Natalis Psychology is excited to offer our ADHD Parenting Strategies Group, beginning this week!

Parenting a child with ADHD can bring moments of connection, creativity, and joy — along with challenges that can leave caregivers feeling overwhelmed or unsure of what strategies will be most helpful. This group provides a supportive space for parents and caregivers to learn, connect with others, and gain practical tools to better understand and support their child.

Throughout the group, participants will explore strategies to help with:

• Understanding ADHD and how it impacts behavior and emotions
• Strengthening communication and connection
• Supporting emotional regulation and executive functioning skills
• Building routines and approaches that fit your family’s needs

Our goal is to provide families with evidence-based strategies, encouragement, and a community where caregivers feel supported and empowered. We look forward to welcoming families into this supportive learning community!

07/26/2026

Meet the Team Monday!

Meet Patrick Wallace, B.A! Patrick is a Practicum Trainee who works out of our St. Paul office, and offers tele-health sessions as well.

Patrick believes that the therapeutic relationship is paramount to positive outcomes in therapy. His goal is to create a space that is both supportive and welcoming, allowing you to feel seen, heard, and understood. He recognizes that you alone are the expert in your life, and he strives to walk alongside you on your journey through the challenges of life. He wants to meet you wherever you are on this journey and help you get to where you want to be.

Patrick's approach draws from many different therapeutic orientations, including evidence-based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, person-centered therapy, and existential thought. He has an interest in working with those experiencing interpersonal conflicts, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.

Patrick is open to seeing clients of all ages and backgrounds, but has experience working with children, adolescents, and teens (ages 8-18) in previous roles. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Western Kentucky University in 2024, and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in the Counselor Education program at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. He is currently practicing under the supervision of Hans Erickson, MSEd, LPCC.

When Patrick is not seeing clients, he enjoys finding new music, being outdoors, exercising, watching and playing sports, and spending time with friends and loved ones.

If you are interested in scheduling a session with Patrick, give us a call at 651-379-5157 or email us at [email protected].

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Just a friendly reminder that all Natalis Psychology clinic locations will be closed on Friday, July 3, so our team can enjoy the holiday weekend with their families and friends. We'll be back and ready to see you during our regular business hours on Monday, July 6.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency while our offices are closed, please call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or contact the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

We wish everyone a safe, relaxing, and happy holiday weekend! ❤️🤍💙

07/01/2026

06/26/2026

🌈 We're excited to be part of the Twin Cities Pride Festival this weekend! Stop by the Natalis Psychology booth to meet our team, learn about our mental health services, and pick up some fun giveaways. We'd love to connect with you, answer your questions, and share resources that support mental wellness.

📍 Booth #464 – Orange Section / Living Well Park
📅 Saturday, June 27 & Sunday, June 28
🕙 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Whether you're looking for support for yourself, a loved one, or simply want to stop by and say hello, we'd love to see you there. Happy Pride! 🌈💙

06/25/2026

We had such a great time at the St. Louis Park Parktacular! ☀️

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Natalis Psychology booth to say hello, ask questions, and learn more about what we do. It means a lot to connect with our community and be part of events that bring people together.

We are grateful for the conversations, the support, and the opportunity to share resources around mental health. 💙

06/20/2026

Our clinics will be closed today, June 19th, in honor of Juneteenth. If you are having a mental health emergency, please dial 911 or call your local county crisis line. We will be back to our regular clinic hours on Monday!

06/15/2026

Meet the Team Monday!

Meet Tanner McCarthy, Psy.D. Tanner is a post-doctoral fellow who works out of our St. Louis Park location, offering both tele-health and in person appointments.

Tanner provides individual therapy and psychological assessment services across the lifespan. He appreciates anyone who is willing to work on themselves, whether it be through therapy or the assessment process. Psychological assessment can be a daunting idea for some. He strives to cultivate a space where you can explore difficulties in your life while celebrating strengths. With psychological assessment, he hopes to provide insight and increase your understanding of yourself to take on the trials of life. Tanner believes therapy is more than people talking in a room together. It is an opportunity for growth, to be truly understood, and to work towards reaching one’s goals in a nonjudgmental environment. It’s full of difficulties and hardships, laughter and joy, struggles and accomplishments. Therapy is for all, no matter how big or small the perceived problem may be. While he works with you, he will do his best to celebrate the uniqueness of you and create a therapeutic environment that is supportive yet challenging.
Tanner's therapeutic style consists of collaboration between himself and his clients. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as well as aspects from Humanism, Relational, Positive Psychology, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). He also has quite a tendency to use humor. He has experience providing therapy across the lifespan, primarily with adults and children ages 14+. He enjoys working with individuals of all backgrounds, orientations, abilities, and struggles.

Tanner received his B.A. in Psychology from Augsburg College, his M.S. in the Science of Psychology from Purdue Global University, and his PsyD in Counseling Psychology at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. He is currently under the supervision of Dr. Madelyne Losby, PhD, LP.

If you are interested in scheduling a session with Tanner, please give us a call at 651-379-5157 or email us at [email protected]!