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Our Clinical Team:

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Steve Palmer, MA, LMFT - Executive Director & Psychotherapist

Steve Palmer, MA, LMFT, is the executive director of WCC.
Steve has worked as a therapist for over twenty-five years. Prior to coming to WCC in April 2024, his most recent experience was at MHealth Fairview as a therapist and a supervisor. He spent several years working at WCC as a therapist earlier in his early career and is happy to be back!

Steve has a master’s degree in counseling psychology, a post-master's certificate in family psychology, and a master's degree in theology - all from the University of St. Thomas (MN). He brings many years of experience from practices of all sizes, as well as a decade of experience working in healthcare settings. He draws from many approaches to therapy and enjoys exploring the existential and spiritual dimension of life when addressing mental health issues, if that is important to you.

Steve works with individuals (ages 16+), couples, and families.

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Katy Wait, MA, LMFT - Psychotherapist 

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Katy Wait, MA, LMFT, is an experienced therapist with more than twenty years of experience in various agencies and in private practice. She has worked with individuals, couples, and families through her years of work. 

She brings a strengths-based, solutions-focused approach to working with her clients. She works to empower individuals to move toward creating positive changes in their lives in order to reconnect with a sense of joy and fulfillment.

She also offers couples and relationship therapy, exploring strategies for healthy communication and foster a fulfilling connection.
 
Katy works with clients ages 18+ and is being set up to bill insurance. She can currently see folks through our income-based private pay scale. ​

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Amelia Butler, MS, MA - Pre-licensed Therapist

Amelia Butler is a pre-licensed clinician in the state of MN working towards both her LPCC and LMFT. She is also a Licensed Mental Health Counseling Associate (LMHCA) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate (LMFTA) in the state of Washington. She is working towards licensure under supervision in Minnesota and Washington State separately. She graduated with a Master of Science in Child & Adolescent Developmental Psychology in January 2024 and with a Master of Arts Human Services Counseling: Addictions and Recovery in May 2024.
 
She also has a non-counseling-related PhD in Business Analytics and Decision Sciences, which allows her to assist people with multiple life and academic stressors. She is currently working on a PsyD in Clinical Psychology and will graduate in 2028.
 
Amelia is currently available for virtual appointments only and she can bill insurance.​

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Luke Roske- Metcalfe, MA, MDiv - Pre-licensed Therapist

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​Luke is a pre-licensed marriage and family therapist. As a second-career therapist, he brings many years of experience in the social services and has been transferring his skills to therapy during his training.
 
Luke has worked as an interfaith chaplain in both acute hospital settings and long-term care facilities for older adults. As an ordained pastor, one of Luke’s passions is working with people who come from various walks of life. His experience supporting individuals, couples, and families in settings outside of the church allows him to meet people with ease and support them in their personal values.
 
Luke has a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. He also has a Master of Divinity degree from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, IL.

Luke is available for in-person or virtual appointments and he can bill insurance.

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Our Administrative Team:

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Sofia Flores

Sofia Flores is the administrative assistant at WCC. Sofia attended Kenyon College in Ohio, where they studied Latin. Sofia is happy to be helping make mental health care accessible and easy.

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