
Meet The Team


Founder and Mental Health Therapist
Emily Jones, LCSW
Emily is the resident dreamer and Clinical Director of Creative Spirit Counseling. Emily likes to pretend to be in a Disney musical and enjoys playing pranks on her co-workers.

Music Therapist
Emily Wangen Board-Certified Music Therapist/Licensed NICU-MT, NMT
Emily utilizes music as a conduit to mental and spiritual discovery and healing. Her beautiful voice brings a joyful sound to The Healing Studio.

Massage Therapist
Coleen Murray-Tiegen, LMT
Coleen utilizes a wealth of practice and knowledge to provide a mental, physical, and spiritual healing like no other. Coleen is our resident nurturer and spirit of grounding in our space.

Studio Coordinator
Nikki Ventzke
Nikki is the glue that holds the whole team together. From billing needs to being the clients' first point of contact, Nikki embodies the spirit of The Healing Studio.

Mental Health Therapist
Hannah Ritteman, LCSW
Hannah is the resident plant lady and fearless adventurer. Hannah enjoys supporting and advocating for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Mental Health Therapist
Kaitlyn Jacobsen
Kaitlyn is always good for a laugh and a fun game! She loves spending time with her goldendoodle, Kirbee. Kaitlyn has a blast serving adolescents in creative ways.

Drama Therapist
Amy Tichy, RDT
Amy enjoys bringing her theater background and mental health knowledge together to bring creative healing to the masses! She is an avid Star Wars fan!

Mental Health Therapist
Jim Guerrant, LMSW
Jim is an extension of Creative Spirit in Bismarck, ND. His laugh can light up a room! Jim brings a fun but straight-forward attitude to therapy.

Mental Health Therapist
Lynae Hemming, Ph.D., LPCC, NCC
Lynae is a bibliophile and huge fan of Dr. Brene Brown! Lynae is Daring Way certified and enjoys working with individuals who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.