Meet the Team

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Allison Gildner, Owner and Psychotherapist

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Allison has been practicing as a Psychotherapist in the state of Minnesota since 2015. She launched her private practice in 2022, with the goal of more effectively meeting the mental health needs of the Brainerd Lakes Area. Allison offers a Christian, faith-based approach for clients who share that worldview. She specializes in treating pregnancy, postpartum, anxiety, and trauma disorders.

When she’s not in the office, Allison enjoys spending time with her family, being active in the community, and venturing into the great outdoors. She is an active member in her church, Lakewood Evangelical Free of Baxter, MN.

Rebecca Harper, Virtual Assistant

Rebecca joined the Elevate Psychotherapy team in 2024. She supports the team with her friendly, professional persona. She offers support with scheduling, emails, messages, and billing. You will likely interact with Rebecca when reaching out to the office.

Rebecca lives in the mountains of Utah and enjoys spending time with her family. She has recently worked for the University of Utah and has operated her own business. She now enjoys working from home as a Virtual Assistant

**NOTE: Rebecca is on maternity leave as of December 2024

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Bandit, Office Dog and Therapy Dog in Training

Bandit joined Allison’s family in 2024. He quickly demonstrated that he has the right disposition for a therapy dog, so he began accompanying Allison to the office. He is currently in training and will soon be testing for the Canine Good Citizen certificate through the American Kennel Club, after which he can work toward the Therapy Dog certification. For now, he simply enjoys quietly participating in sessions or joining clients for Walk and Talk therapy. Bandit is 75% Golden Retriever, 25% Standard Poodle, and 100% a sweetheart. He loves playing fetch, going for a swim, or snuggling on the couch with his family.