Canvas Health’s Psychological Services program provides comprehensive or targeted psychological evaluation and consultation. These evaluations may assist diagnostic decision making, treatment planning, risk assessment, placement, employment, or court dispositions.
Health care evaluations include neurodevelopmental evaluations (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Autism, attachment difficulties, attentional problems), and differential diagnosis of complex mental health presentations for children and adults. The goal of the evaluations is to identify the most appropriate interventions for each individual case.
Forensic evaluations include developmental disability, fitness for duty, civil commitment, jail and pre-sentence psychological evaluations, child protection and parental capacity evaluations, and juvenile certification and Rule 20 examinations.
Email
Angie Lubo
Program Specialist
alubo@canvashealth.org
Fax
651-251-5110
For questions regarding referrals or appointments, please reach out!
Referrals are accepted from contracting court and social services programs and from and other community health care providers, as well as from Canvas Health clinical staff.
Phone
(651) 251-5059
Chief Psychologist
I approach my work with the assumption that everyone has the capacity to change, if provided with the proper support and treatment. Through respect of the individuality, the innate skills and personal autonomy of all clients, and developing interventions to meet the unique needs of every client, the ability to overcome the obstacles impeding the realization of a fulfilling and meaningful life will be achieved.
Direct intervention and case management experience working in residential and community-based programs with SPMI clients. Residential treatment with adolescents in foster care and/or involved with juvenile justice system. Pre-doctoral internship completed at inpatient psychiatric hospital. Post-licensure practice in outpatient mental health center.
To check this provider’s availability or to make a referral or appointment, contact Angie Lubo, Program Specialist; alubo@canvashealth.org, (651) 251-5059
Lead Clinical Psychologist and Director of Psychology Training
I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is a key component to successful therapy. I aim to be genuine in the therapy room and encourage my clients to do the same. My professional philosophy includes incorporating multiple therapeutic techniques in order to tailor therapy to the specific needs of my clients. I emphasize empowering my clients in the therapeutic environment and their lives. My therapeutic style includes a balance of validation and challenges to help clients grow to their full potential.
I completed my predoctoral internship at Canvas Health and never left. I have experience engaging in therapy with children, adolescents, and adults. I have specific training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I complete psychological evaluations for clinical and forensic purposes with individuals of all ages. I also serve as the Director of Psychology Training, allowing me the opportunity to oversee our doctoral internship program, providing administration and supervision.
Much of my time is spent at home with my family. I dabble in a variety of hobbies, such as cross-stitching and attempts at gardening. I enjoy watching hockey and am a big Red Wings fan.
To check this provider’s availability or to make a referral or appointment, contact Angie Lubo, Program Specialist; alubo@canvashealth.org, (651) 251-5059
Clinical Psychology Doctoral Intern
I work from a developmental and relational point of view where I help clients attain specific developmental goals and milestones while fostering meaningful interpersonal relationships.
I am in my final year earning a doctorate of psychology. I have significant experience as a mental health worker, clinical case manager, therapist, and assessor with children, adolescence, adults, and older adults in a variety of clinical settings. I provide personalized mental health care and can help clients navigate the world of mental health while providing testing services and therapy.
I like the great outdoors and will often spend my weekends outside on a walk or being active. I am always eager travel with my wife and child to see new places or try new foods.
For therapy: To check this provider’s availability or to make a referral or appointment, please call our Intake Coordinators at (651) 777-5222; email intake@canvashealth.org, or complete this form to request an appointment.
For psychological evaluations: To check this provider’s availability or to make a referral or appointment, contact Angie Lubo, Program Specialist; alubo@canvashealth.org, (651) 251-5059.
Postdoctoral Psychology Fellow
In assessments or outpatient therapy, part of my process is to ensure you feel heard, understood, encouraged, and supported. I value the unique experiences of individuals and strive to work with you as you navigate life’s stressors. I draw from various therapeutic approaches to explore challenges and promote insight, resiliency, and self-empowerment.
Provided assessments and therapy for substance use and mental health while working with adolescents incarcerated through the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice. Pre-doctoral internship was completed at North Memorial and the Interprofessional Center of St. Thomas University.
To check this provider’s availability or to make a referral or appointment, contact Angie Lubo, Program Specialist; alubo@canvashealth.org, (651) 251-5059
Clinical Psychology Fellow
A psychological assessment is a collaborative effort between an individual, their support network (family members, health care providers, teachers, case managers etc.), and the evaluator. Effective partnership, vulnerability, and collaboration through the assessment process can enhance therapeutic understanding, build hope, and provide a pathway to help an individual meet their desired goals.
My training and clinical experience has been focused on providing psychological testing and therapy to individuals with a broad experience of mental health and neurodevelopmental presentations. A primary focus is often the intersection of neurodevelopment, mental health, and systemic factors that impacts an individual’s functioning.
I am a transplant to Minnesota doing my best to figure out the culture around here.
To check this provider’s availability or to make a referral or appointment, contact Angie Lubo, Program Specialist; alubo@canvashealth.org, (651) 251-5059
Clinical Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellow
I believe that children do better when they have the tools and environmental support to do so. Because children grow in the context of relationships, I believe that parents often just need help in understanding and entering their child’s world so that they are able to support them. By working closely with both parents and kids, I strive to foster understanding and empathy while we work together to resolve concerns. My goal is to see things from the child’s perspective and provide the individualized support they need at each developmental stage.
I have substantial experience in psychological testing and have worked with clients of all ages. I trained at the University of Minnesota Birth to Three clinic, where I worked closely with families in the adoption and foster care system. I have also done therapy with children and adolescents, with a focus on CBT.
Psychological Evaluation & Treatment
To check this provider’s availability or to make a referral or appointment, contact Angie Lubo, Program Specialist; alubo@canvashealth.org, (651) 251-5059
Early Childhood (0-5) Mental Health Services
To check this provider’s availability or to make a referral or appointment, please contact Barb Tester, Early Childhood Program Support; at (651) 251-5024 or btester@canvashealth.org.
Clinical Trainee
I stress the importance of practices of self-compassion in addressing shame and self-criticism. Additionally, I see the promotion of insight as an important step in demystifying, de-shaming, and empowering clients. This often involves orienting clients to the connection between their thoughts, feelings and behaviors related to their presenting problem. I find that this psychoeducation and insight promotion can create some much-needed separation between client and presenting concern. From here, there is room for attention to be brought to their values, broad life goals, cultural identity, and vital strengths so as not to lose sight of their personhood through their struggles. Despite many of my interventions being focused on adaptive change, I also see the value in acceptance, distress tolerance, and mindful awareness. In this way, I see the role of a therapist as often not fixing client problems but rather helping clients change how they relate to them.
I have more than seven years of experience working in the mental health field. I am currently a student in the University of St. Thomas’ counseling psychology doctoral program (PsyD). My professional experience includes working with adolescents and adults providing individual therapy in outpatient and college counseling center settings. Additionally, I have provided psychological evaluation services in a neuropsychological private practice working with children, teens, and adults.
I was born and raised in Portland, Oregon and moved to Minnesota 12 years ago. In my free time, I enjoy playing board games, spending time with friends, horror movies, and trashy TV.
For therapy: To check this provider’s availability or to make a referral or appointment, please call our Intake Coordinators at (651) 777-5222; email intake@canvashealth.org, or complete this form to request an appointment.
For psychological evaluations: To check this provider’s availability or to make a referral or appointment, contact Angie Lubo, Program Specialist; alubo@canvashealth.org, (651) 251-5059.
Clinical Psychology Doctoral Intern
I approach therapy as a collaborative process that is grounded in a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship. I take the time to get to know each of my clients and my work with them starts from where they currently are. In our sessions, I bring compassion, curiosity, humor, and respect for my clients. I aim to create a safe space for them to explore, process, and gain insight into many of their experiences and challenges. I also work with them to cultivate healthy coping skills and build a values-driven life, even when challenges and painful emotions arise.
I encourage my clients to sit with difficult emotions, thoughts, and bodily sensations rather than avoid them using tools such as mindfulness and distress tolerance skills. I also support clients explore their values in life and align their actions with those values to build a meaningful life. Overall, my therapeutic approach is one that balances warmth with honesty, depth with applicability, and acceptance with intention.
I am currently in the final year of my doctoral training in psychology at the University of St. Thomas. I have worked with clients in the mental health field for over four years and I have training in various therapeutic modalities, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I adapt my therapeutic approach to suit each client’s unique needs, and I actively engage with each client to ensure that we’re progressing toward the goals that matter most to them.
When I’m not with my clients or working on my doctoral dissertation, I enjoy exploring different restaurants and coffee shops, staying active through yoga, indoor rock-climbing, and working out, and spending quality time with my family and friends.
For therapy: To check this provider’s availability or to make a referral or appointment, please call our Intake Coordinators at (651) 777-5222; email intake@canvashealth.org, or complete this form to request an appointment.
For psychological evaluations: To check this provider’s availability or to make a referral or appointment, contact Angie Lubo, Program Specialist; alubo@canvashealth.org, (651) 251-5059.
Clinical Psychology Doctoral Intern
I am deeply committed to helping clients seek clarity amid life’s difficulties. I approach therapy with compassion and curiosity, aiming to create a collaborative environment where clients and families feel genuinely heard and understood.
My training in educational, correctional, residential, and hospital settings equips me with unique perspectives on systematic care. Notably, I worked as an advanced practicum student at a Cancer Center for two years helping families navigate grief and loss. Additionally, I have experience conducting comprehensive assessments across the lifespan.
In my free time I love playing board games, running, exploring museums, and spending time with family and friends.
For therapy: To check this provider’s availability or to make a referral or appointment, please call our Intake Coordinators at (651) 777-5222; email intake@canvashealth.org, or complete this form to request an appointment.
For psychological evaluations: To check this provider’s availability or to make a referral or appointment, contact Angie Lubo, Program Specialist; alubo@canvashealth.org, (651) 251-5059.
Clinical Trainee
I believe in meeting clients where they are at and providing a nurturing space for them to grow and explore their identities. My goal is to create a non-judgmental, open environment where clients feel comfortable being their true selves and sharing their stories. As a clinician who identifies as queer and neurodivergent, I am particularly committed to fostering an atmosphere grounded in authenticity, empowerment, trust, and empathy.
Understanding that connection and belonging are essential for healing and growth, my approach to therapy is relational and strengths-based, guided by a trauma-informed lens. I integrate mindfulness, art, play, and experiential activities into my practice to support clients on their journey towards healing and self-discovery. By embracing each client’s unique experiences and strengths, I strive to empower them to enhance their overall well-being.
I have several years of training and experience in working with children, adolescents, and young adults through individual, family, and group therapy. My background includes providing care in outpatient and school-based settings, as well as in higher levels of care such as day treatment and residential treatment programs. Additionally, as a clinical psychologist, I have extensive training and experience in conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations with children and adolescents.
Danielle facilitates several groups for adults.
For more information, email adt@canvashealth.org.
Transitions LGBTQIA+
Location: Bloomington & Hybrid/Telehealth
-Fridays: 1:30-3:00 p.m., 16-week program.
-This group is an opportunity for individuals ages 18-25 who identify in the LGBTQIA+ community to come together in a supportive environment and learn ways to navigate their transition into adulthood.
-This group will focus on the following areas: DBT skill education, substance use disorder education, communication and social skills, time management, relationships, self-care and career exploration.
Transitions
Location: Oakdale
-Mondays: 4:00-5:30 p.m., 16-week program.
-This group is an opportunity for individuals ages 18-25 to come together in a supportive environment and learn ways to navigate their transition into adulthood.
-This group will focus on the following areas: DBT skill education, substance use disorder education, communication and social skills, time management, relationships, self-care and career exploration.
To check this provider’s availability or to make a referral or appointment, please call our Intake Coordinators at (651) 777-5222; email intake@canvashealth.org, or complete this form to request an appointment.
Senior Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Ruth’s professional approach is underscored by a commitment to equity, inclusion, empirically-informed practices, and a decolonized approach to the field of psychology. A decolonized lens recognizes that biases, western cultural values, and oppressive practices have contributed to the development of the field psychology. Dr. Ruth strives to ensure appointments feel collaborative and that cultural values and identities are discussed throughout the appointment. She works to make sure processes and tasks are transparent and barriers to care are discussed and removed whenever possible. Dr. Ruth uses a trauma-informed, sex positive, gender-affirming framework and highlights strengths associated with neurodiversity. She frequently integrates concepts from non-violent communication (NVC) and, more generally, humanistic thought into her work. Dr. Swartwood specializes in applied ethics, sexuality and gender issues, grief and bereavement, and neurodevelopmental differences.
Dr. Ruth’s professional experience has focused on providing psychological evaluations and psychotherapy in community mental health and private practice settings.
To check this provider’s availability or to make a referral or appointment, contact Angie Lubo, Program Specialist; alubo@canvashealth.org, (651) 251-5059
Psychology Doctoral Intern
I strive to empower parents and caregivers with practical tools to promote positive behaviors and healthy interactions.
I am in my final year of my doctoral training. I have trained in school systems, medical systems, community mental health, and private practice. I am looking forward to partnering with children and families at Canvas Health as they navigate developmental and/or psychosocial challenges.
I am originally from Omaha, Nebraska, and I am excited to learn more about Minnesota. In my free time, I enjoy going for walks, biking, and trying new restaurants.
For therapy: To check this provider’s availability or to make a referral or appointment, please call our Intake Coordinators at (651) 777-5222; email intake@canvashealth.org, or complete this form to request an appointment.
For psychological evaluations: To check this provider’s availability or to make a referral or appointment, contact Angie Lubo, Program Specialist; alubo@canvashealth.org, (651) 251-5059.
