Our Team

Samia Ali (she/her) is the office manager at Insights Psychology. Ms. Ali serves as the first point of contact for new clients, answers client phone calls, schedules clinical visits, verifies insurance, supports our providers and clients, and helps with maintaining the general running of our practice.

Ms. Ali graduated from the University of Minnesota with a B.A in Developmental Psychology in 2023. Ms. Ali has experience working in the mental health field as an intern at a mental health clinic for young children. She also brings over various experiences from different fields such as research, customer service, diversity & inclusion, and more.

Dr. Bennett provides psychological services to individuals throughout the lifespan.  She has specialized skills in the treatment of children, adolescents and families.  She has a special interest in developmental psychopathology and attachment.  Dr. Bennett has significant knowledge and experience with the following concerns:  trauma, mood disorders, developmental issues, learning and attentional concerns and intelligence.

Dr. Bennett incorporates developmental and contextual elements in her psychological work.  Because people develop throughout their lifespans and are best understood within their contexts, Dr. Bennett offers clients the ability to grow and change across their own unique developmental pathways.  Dr. Bennett uses her community clinical psychology education/training to assist clients in dealing with community influences including schools, social services, courts and medicine.

Dr. Bennett provides clinical supervision to post-doctoral residents, psychology interns, and doctoral practicum students at Insights Psychology. 

The online waiting room for Dr. Bennett can be accessed using

Clients need to physically be in Minnesota during their telehealth appointment with Dr. Bennett.

Dr. Marissa Ellis (she/her) is an advanced post-doctoral resident at Insights Psychology. Dr. Ellis spent four years in the United States Air Force as a Respiratory Therapist from 2014-2018. She graduated from the clinical psychology (PsyD) program at William James College in 2023. Dr. Ellis completed an APA-accredited Consortium at Roger Williams University Counseling Center in Bristol, RI in 2023, and her postdoctoral Fellowship at Boston College University Counseling Services in 2024. Her experiences include individual psychotherapy with adolescent and adult populations at school and university settings.

Dr. Ellis works with adolescents and adults. Her areas of interest are anxiety, depression, grief, interpersonal concerns, identity development, LGBTQIA+ and Veteran related struggles, relationship and family issues, and academic issues. Dr. Ellis provides individual and couples therapy services.

Dr. Ellis utilizes a Relational-Psychodynamic and Humanistic approaches in therapy. Some of the evidence based therapeutic treatments she provides is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy.

Dr. Ellis provides clinical services at Insights Psychology under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.

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Clients need to physically be in Minnesota during their telehealth appointment with Dr. Ellis.

Amber Nasers, MS (she/her) is a predoctoral intern at Insights Psychology. She earned her master’s of science degree in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Forensic Psychology from Capella University in 2020. She is currently pursuing her doctoral degree (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology from Capella University, with expected graduation in 2026. Amber has provided supervised mental health services for six years.

Throughout her training, Amber has gained experience in various settings including crisis intervention, community mental health, substance use, co-occurring disorders, and working with neurodivergence. She has completed her practicum in group therapeutic services for substance use and co-occurring disorders as well as comprehensive assessments. Her experience encompasses providing individual psychotherapy across the life span, facilitating and co-facilitating group therapeutic services with an emphasis on psychoeducation, crisis intervention, and conducting psychological assessments.

Amber works with clients of all ages from children as young as six through adulthood. Her areas of interests include, but are not limited to, neurodivergence and neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD, ASD, etc.), anxiety, depression, trauma, severe and persistent mental health disorders, crisis concerns, adjustment challenges, family concerns, academic concerns, substance use difficulties, behavioral challenges, and coping with stressors that impact an individual’s life. She employs a person-centered therapeutic approach that incorporates elements of other therapeutic techniques like acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, multicultural therapy, play therapy, while considering the individual and family systems that the individual identifies with. Amber enjoys helping clients become aware of their emotions and how to manage those emotions to help empower the individual to reaching their goals and self-growth that would lead to a fulfilling life based on their values. Amber believes that it is essential to develop a strong working therapeutic alliance with clients and to meet clients where they are at, recognizing that the client is the expert of themselves.

Amber provides clinical services at Insights Psychology under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.

The online waiting room for Amber Nasers can be accessed using

Clients need to physically be in Minnesota during their telehealth appointment with Ms. Nasers.

Dr. Stefanie Bauer (She/her) is a licensed psychologist and an affiliated provider with  Insights Psychology. She has been licensed as a psychologist in Minnesota since 2008. Dr. Bauer provides supervision to prelicensed providers at Insights Psychology.

In her clinical work, Dr. Bauer specializes in treating children, teens,, and adults facing a range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief. She integrates various therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based interventions to tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs. Her practice is informed by a holistic perspective that considers emotional, physical, and mental health to support lasting change.

Dr. Bauer is not available for Telehealth services. 

Ms. April Brandt (she/her) is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with Insights in Psychology.

Ms. Brandt graduated from the clinical social work joint program at Saint Catherine’s University and the University of St. Thomas in August 2011.

She also has a Master of Arts certificate in Holistic Health Studies from Saint Catherine University.

Ms. Brandt has been a Social Worker since 2005, and in clinical practice since 2010.

Ms. Brandt utilizes a strengths-based framework and draws from several modalities to treat a wide range of mental health symptoms, and conditions such as anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues. She is a generalist who works with children (ages 8+), adolescents, adults, and older adults.

Ms. Brandt is a clinical supervisor approved by the Minnesota Board of Social Work. 

The online waiting room for April Brandt can be accessed using

Clients need to physically be in Minnesota during their telehealth appointment with Ms. Brandt.

Dr. Brad Houghton (he/him) is a licensed clinical psychologist with Insights Psychology.  Dr. Houghton provides training, consultation, and supervision to our trainees. Dr. Houghton has been a practicing clinical psychologist since 2005. His clinical experience has spanned over 20 years in community mental health.

Working with clients across the lifespan has been a strong interest for Dr. Houghton. He works with ages infant to adult, with a focus on developmental functioning. Some of the issues Dr. Houghton works with are depression, anxiety, mood disorder, life transitions, family conflict, trauma, grief/loss, self-esteem, and weight loss.

In addition to individual therapy, Dr. Houghton works with couples and families. He also does parent coaching. Dr. Houghton utilizes EMDR and hypnosis for trauma as well as DBT for effective self-regulation.

Additionally, Dr. Houghton’s area of expertise is psychological testing with a focus on developmental difficulties, personality, and Therapeutic Assessment.

Dr. Houghton is not available for telehealth services.

Remington Solstad (he/him) is a pre-licensed therapy practicum student at Insights Psychology who sees clients in our Woodbury clinic. Remington earned his Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychological services from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota in 2023. He is currently pursuing his doctoral degree in counseling psychology (PsyD) at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Remington is in his 3rd year in the program and has 2 years experience providing clinical services under supervision in individual therapy. Remington provides services at Insights Psychology under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. 

Remington utilizes an integrative approach to therapy while combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Through teaching skills to help manage emotions and improve relationships and identifying ineffective thought patterns and behaviors, Remington’s priority is to support individuals while they gain confidence, independence, and competency to live a more fulfilling life.

Remington approaches each client with openness and believes in addressing each concern in a manner that fits their personal needs. Remington believes in creating a strong client-clinician relationship to provide the most effective environment for client’s personal growth. Remington prides himself on meeting clients where they are and working to find the best approach to therapy for each client. Remington’s areas of interest include working with adolescents and adults who are experiencing difficulties anxiety, depression, life changes, self-esteem, and interpersonal relationships.

Remington provides clinical services at Insights Psychology under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.

The online waiting room for Remington Solstad can be accessed using

Clients need to physically be in Minnesota during their telehealth appointment with Mr. Solstad.

Latishia Carter (She/Her) will begin her clinical training as a practicum student at Insights Psychology in January/February 2026. She is currently pursuing her doctoral degree (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology at Capella University. 

Latishia has a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from University of St. Mary’s of Minnesota, and is licensed as an LPCC in MN. Latishia has provided clinical services in a variety of mental health settings for several years. 

Latishia will  provide clinical services under the supervision of a licensed psychologist at Insights Psychology. 

The online waiting room for Latishia Carter can be accessed using

Clients need to physically be in Minnesota or Wisconsin during their telehealth appointment with Ms. Carter.