Graduate-Level Clinician

Erin Mellenthin

she/her

Finding a therapist and starting therapy can be overwhelming. I deeply respect your courage in seeking support and engaging in the process. I strive to create a space where you can feel safe that your most authentic self will be accepted by meeting you with empathy, insight, curiosity, and a balance of challenge and support. As a therapist, I draw from multiple modalities in treatment while remaining rooted in person-centered, systems-minded, and intersectional feminist perspectives. I am deep in the process of learning and unlearning oppressive and dominant cultural narratives in order to best meet clients where they are at in the most empathetic way. I aim to help you get grounded in your physical body, gain insight, develop new skills, and make meaning of your experiences. I look forward to working with clients to empower them in breaking the cycles of intergenerational trauma, managing life transitions, working on their relationships, and gaining insight into their emotions.

Currently, I am studying at the University of Minnesota working on my Master’s in Counselor
Education with a focus on clinical mental health. Previous to this degree, I spent ten years
working in sustainable agriculture and environmental education. When I am not in classes or at the Family Development Center, I might be playing fetch with my blue heeler, hanging in a hammock outside with a book, making music, having deep conversations with friends, or day-dreaming of starting a garden again.

 My Clients

Erin works with clients 12 years and up.  Her primary focus is with individuals and couples 18 years and older.

Payments & Insurance

Private Pay and Sliding Scale

Insurance

and most plans with:

  • Aetna

  • Bind

  • Cigna

  • BlueCross BlueShield & BluePlus

  • Health Partners

  • Hennepin Health

  • Medica (Optum)

  • Medicaid (Medical Assistance, MN Care)

  • PreferredOne

  • UCare

  • United Behavioral Health (Optum)

  • United Healthcare (Optum)

  • UMR (Optum)

Please contact your insurance company to ensure your health plan includes coverage for mental health services, and to understand your deductible/copay/co-insurance responsibilities. Ayn’s claims will bill under Alyssa Wright LMFT, her MN Board-Approved Supervisor.