Co-Directors of Graduate Studies

Fiyyaz Karim

Fiyyaz Karim

Fiyyaz Karim (he/him/his) is the Co-Director of Graduate Studies and resident faculty member in the Master of Professional Studies in Integrated Behavioral Health and Addictions Counseling programs. Prior to working in higher education, Dr. Karim was employed in community mental health outpatient settings, addressing the needs of marginalized communities. He currently serves as a consultant and has conducted professional training sessions on diversity, equity, and inclusivity. Dr. Karim has done clinical work and research in trauma, as well as grief and loss with a focus on disenfranchised losses. He holds a PsyD from the University of St. Thomas, and a BS in both Sociology and Psychology from the University of Minnesota. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Agate Housing and Services, and the Governor's Advisory Council on Opioids, Substance Use, and Addiction.

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Emily Jordan Jensen

Emily is codirector of Graduate Studies and resident faculty member in the Master of Professional Studies in Integrated Behavioral Health and Addictions Counseling programs. Her research has focused on increasing access to mental health services for rural populations. Clinically, Emily works in an outpatient treatment setting where she specializes in treating couples who are experiencing infidelity and addiction. She also works with individuals facing PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Emily is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and she has a PhD in Family Social Science/Couple and Family Therapy from the University of Minnesota. She has an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Saint Mary's University and a BS in Communication Studies from Northwestern University.

Resident Faculty

Eugene Hall

Eugene Hall

Eugene is a resident faculty member in the Master of Professional Studies in Integrated Behavioral Health and Master of Professional Studies in Addictions Counseling programs. He is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Minneapolis and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor. He completed his master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Family Psychology from the University of St. Thomas. Eugene completed his PhD in Couple & Family Therapy at the University of MN before finishing a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at Boston University. His research interests centered around sexual and gender minority stress. Clinically, he has specialized training in working with PTSD, substance use, and personality disorders. Eugene enjoys using Narrative Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, and Brainspotting in his clinical practice.

Tom Hegblom

Tom Hegblom

Tom Hegblom is a resident faculty member in the master's in Integrated Behavioral Health and Addictions Counseling programs. His teaching and research interests are culture and human diversity issues, specifically providing queer- and trans-affirmative mental healthcare, ethical considerations within the counseling field, postmodern counseling theories, expanding critical thinking among counselors, and developing the self-efficacy of counseling students. He sees clients at a group private practice and is involved in various state, regional, and national professional organizations. Tom has a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Walden University, a MA in Counseling from the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies, and a BA in Youth Studies, Spanish, and Educational Psychology from CCAPS at the University of Minnesota.

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Ann Ingwalson

Ann is a resident faculty member and Internship Liaison for the Master of Professional Studies in Integrated Behavioral Health and the Master of Professional Studies in Addictions Counseling programs. She teaches a number of courses in the IBH and ADDC programs while serving as a valuable resource for students navigating the internship program. Since 1994, her primary focus has been working with children, adolescents, and families. Ann holds a dual license as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor from the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy. She received her PsyD from Capella University.

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Jennifer Weigelt

Jennifer is a resident faculty member in the Master of Professional Studies in Integrated Behavioral Health and Master of Professional Studies in Addictions Counseling programs. She is a licensed psychologist as well as a licensed professional clinical counselor with the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy. She has over 17 years of experience providing services to a diverse group of individuals with co-occurring disorders, including 10 years of experience in a supervisory role. Her clinical interests include working with adolescents and adults who have engaged in sexually abusive behaviors, forensic assessment and evaluation, psychological testing, and clinical supervision. She holds a PhD in clinical psychology from Walden University.

Community Faculty

NameTitleAffiliation
Elizabeth BassettSenior Social Worker, Adult Behavioral HealthHennepin County Diversion Court
Keyur DesaiClinical PsychologistAllina Health
Roy KammerAssociate ProfessorMinnesota State University, Mankato
Karvee KawalawuSenior Director - Clinical ServicesMental Health Resources Inc.
Patrice Lauer-RobertsClinical Supervisor/TherapistRADIUS
Ian McLooneLead Addiction and Mental Health TherapistAlltyr Clinic
Ken RobertsChief Clinical OfficerNuway
R. John SutherlandVice President of Addictions ServicesNystrom and Associates

* Elective