2026 Level 1 Fundamentals Workshop

Victoria Beck is a Clinical Social Worker currently in private practice in Grand Rapids, MN. She has 23 years of direct practice experience including 14 years at a local Rule 29 MH Clinic where she oversaw development of one of the first certified DBT programs in Northern MN. She provides individual, family and group therapy as well as being a BOSW and LPCC certified clinical supervisor.  She also engages in consultation with other providers in private practice in the area. She has been a member of MSCH since 2014 and enjoys attending the annual conference as well as the other opportunities for education that MSCH offers. She utilizes clinical hypnosis in her work with individuals currently addressing a variety of complaints including managing mood related symptoms, chronic pain, ego strengthening and habit disorders. 

Cheryl Bemel, PhD is a licensed psychologist. She is an adjunct professor at the University of Minnesota’s School of Dentistry, training dentists and dental students in psychophysiological management of pain techniques with patients. Dr. Bemel has proudly deployed with the Minnesota Behavioral Health Medical Reserve Corps to provide Psychological First Aid at national disaster sites. Dr. Bemel is a former provider of trauma services within Minneapolis Police Department’s Child Development Policing Project. She has also provided care as a Crisis Psychologist in hospital emergency rooms. Currently, she is a provider within Allina Health Medical Clinics, as well as in her own independent practice. For more information, about her practice, visit www.drcherylbemel.com

Kris Kampsula is a Mental Health Professional at Hazelden Betty Ford and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and works with individuals, couples and families. She is trained in EMDR and Clinical Hypnosis. She specializes in treating trauma and addiction, and relational dysfunction. Kris is currently on the MSCH Board of Directors.

Ryan is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and National Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist specializing in social anxiety, compulsive behaviors, and porn addiction. He works with adults who feel stuck in patterns of avoidance, shame, or self-criticism and are ready to create meaningful change at a deeper level. In addition to individual therapy, Ryan facilitates group therapy, provides mentoring and clinical consultation. 

For more information: https://www.ryanedwardpeterson.com/

Ann Schissel is a Doctoral-level Licensed Psychologist.  She is currently in private practice at The Nest Clinic and teaches as an Assistant Professor at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota in the Counseling Psychology Doctorate Program. Ann also serves as MSCH President on the Board of Directors.

Jennifer Stoos is a member of MSCH, and ASCH, and an Approved Consultant. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MN Board and  American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists Approved Supervisor, American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) Approved Consultant, and Past President of the Minnesota Society of Clinical Hypnosis (MSCH).  In 2019 Jennifer was the recipient of the Kohen Outstanding Clinician Award from MSCH for outstanding leadership in clinical practice, teaching, and utilization of therapeutic hypnosis. She has been using hypnosis with couples and individuals since 2007. Jennifer has a private practice at Rekindle Counseling.

Ben specializes in Clinical Hypnosis, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness Meditation, Existential Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Religious Trauma, Life Transitions.

Education, Trainings, and Affiliations include training in cognitive processing therapy, MDiv from Fuller Theological Seminary, MA in Counseling and Psychological Services Saint Mary’s, and Level 1 Clinical Hypnosis training. Ben also serves on the board of directors for the Minnesota Society of Clinical Hypnosis. For more information: https://artofcounselingstpaul.com/therapist/ben-swanson/