Consortium Faculty

Dr. Jeffrey Leichter

Jeff Leichter PhD, L.P, has been a licensed clinical psychologist since 1988 and has worked for Sanford Health since 1990. After completing his Ph.D. in Los Angeles, CA. he completed a two year post-doctoral fellowship in clinical health psychology at Michigan State University. Most of his clinical practice was spent working as an integrated psychologist in the Sanford Detroit Lakes, MN primary care clinic.

In 2018 he was appointed as the Lead Administrator for Behavioral Health Integration within Sanford Enterprise Clinic Services. In this current role, he oversees the integration of behavioral health and primary care for the Sanford enterprise.

Dr. Leichter is a member of the American Psychological Association, Minnesota Psychological Association, Arizona Psychological Association, and the Collaborative Family HealthCare Association and holds a credential as a health service psychologist from the National Register of Health Service Psychologists. He was formerly appointed by Governors Pawlenty and Dayton to serve on the Minnesota Board of Psychologist Examiners from 2010-2018. He served as Chair of the Board from 2014-16.  He is licensed to practice psychology in Minnesota, North Dakota, Arizona, and Michigan.

He has presented at over 45 state, regional, and national conferences on topics related to rural psychology, ethics, integrated behavioral health care, and the training of psychologists for medical settings.

Dr. Jon Ulven

Jon Ulven, PhD, L.P, has been a licensed clinical psychologist since 2003 and has worked for Sanford Health since 2004. He is licensed to practice psychology in Minnesota and North Dakota. Dr. Ulven completed his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at the University of Kansas in 2001. He obtained his post-doctoral training as part of an assistant professional position at St. Cloud State University from 2001 to 2004.

At Sanford Health, Dr. Ulven is the department chair of Adult Psychology in the Fargo-Moorhead community since 2008. He provides individual outpatient psychotherapy, as well as consult liaison coverage in the hospital. He is competent in various applications of CBT, motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy, as well as Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD and Written Exposure Therapy for PTSD. During his tenure at Sanford Health, he has been the primary supervisor for 9 psychology residents. For the past 12+ years he has delivered psychological services to clinicians who are showing signs of burnout through the internal Clinician Assistance Program. Dr. Ulven is currently the first psychologist to serve on the Physician Executive Council at Sanford Health. Since 2021, Dr. Ulven is the lead clinician on a SAMHSA granted effort to provide resources and support to healthcare workers in the state of ND who have experienced increased stress due to the pandemic.

Dr. Ulven is a clinical assistant professor of clinical neuroscience with the University of North Dakota since 2007. He routinely works with Family Medicine, Psychiatry, and Internal Medicine residents through education/training and facilitating a wellbeing support group. Throughout the Fargo Moorhead community and state of ND, Dr. Ulven has been an invited speaker for numerous mental health topics (e.g., suicide prevention, integration of behavioral health and primary care, cognitive processing therapy, motivational interviewing, pain management, coping with the effects of the pandemic). He was formerly appointed by Governor Jack Dalrymple to serve on the North Dakota Board of Psychologist Examiners from 2016-2018.

Shelly McCann

Shelly McCann is a Graduate Medical Education Program Administrator for the Post-Doctoral Residency and the Pre-Doctoral Internship Programs at Sanford Health. Previously she has worked in student services coordinating clinical experiences at Sanford Health. She holds a bachelor’s degree in health service administration well as a master’s degree in in healthcare administration (MHA) both from Minnesota State University Moorhead and resides in Fargo, ND.

Dr. Samantha Beauchman

Dr. Samantha Beauchman is a licensed clinical psychologist within the Sanford Enterprise. She graduated from the University of North Dakota’s Indians into Psychology Doctoral Education (INPSYDE) Program which trains culturally competent Native American psychologists. Her training and practice has been primarily in rural primary care and community mental health settings throughout MN, ND and KS. She works with adolescents, adults and older adults with a wide array of presenting issues and provides basic assessment needs. She also serves on the Training and Advisory Committee for the APA Minority Fellowship Program providing mentorship to psychology graduate students. Dr. Beauchman is married and has 3 children. She grew up on the Turtle Mountain Reservation in northern ND, she visits there regularly to see family. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, crafting, attending cultural events and being in nature.

Dr. Beauchman is the recipient of the 2026 Award for Excellence in Diversity Training from the APPIC Board of Directors for her contributions to outstanding, innovative, diversity training and teaching within our APPIC-member internship consortium.

Dr. Stacy Braun

Dr. Stacy Braun is a licensed clinical psychologist at Sanford Health Marshfield Clinic. She earned her Ph.D. at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and completed her doctoral internship at Indiana University School of Medicine.  She then completed 2 years of fellowship training in child and adolescent psychology at Marshfield Clinic. Board certified in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, she specializes in psychological testing, conducting comprehensive assessments with children and adolescents in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Testing Clinic, the Pediatric Psychiatry and Behavioral Health ADHD Clinic, and the Autism Clinic. She especially enjoys working as a member of a multidisciplinary team to address the most complicated cases. Dr. Braun serves as the training director for the Postdoctoral Psychology Fellowship Program at Sanford Health Marshfield Clinic and as the Site Supervisor for Marshfield Clinic, one of the Sanford Health Predoctoral Internship Consortium training sites.

Dr. Samantha Eastberg

Dr. Samantha Eastberg is a licensed psychologist in the Sanford Health Marshfield Clinic Region. She works with children, adolescents, and their families with a wide range of presenting concerns, including developmental challenges, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and autism spectrum disorder. Her practice includes outpatient therapy as well as psychological assessment in the Autism Clinic and behavioral health department. Dr. Eastberg earned her PhD at the University of Nebraska and completed her internship with the Munroe Meyer Institute’s Rural Integrated Care program. Since completing her post-doctoral training with the Marshfield Clinic back in 2022, she has been serving as part of the faculty and supervision team. When not at work, Dr. Eastberg is an avid reader, baker, and board game player. She enjoys spending time with her spouse, her two children, and friends.

Dr. Ariane Getz

Ariane Getz, PsyD, LP is a licensed clinical psychologist at Sanford Health. She graduated from the Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, completed her doctoral internship at the Indian Health Board in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and completed her post-doctoral training at Prairie St. John’s in Fargo, North Dakota. Since joining   Sanford, she has been providing care in collaboration with primary care providers to promote health and well-being that includes both the mind and body.  She works with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of emotional, behavioral, and social needs. As there are many factors that contribute to our mental health, she utilizes a variety of therapeutic techniques in order to tailor treatment to each individual. She acknowledges the importance of meeting others where they are presently and placing the individual’s therapeutic goals at the forefront of treatment. Dr. Getz often spends her free-time with her children and family. She enjoys her time at the lake or on the water in the summers and in a hockey arena cheering on one of her children in the winter months.

Dr. Julie Kaprelian

Dr. Julie Kaprelian is a licensed psychologist in the Sanford Health Marshfield Clinic Region. She offers behavioral health assessment and interventions such as coping with hospitalization or a new medical diagnosis for children, adolescents and their families at our Marshfield Children’s Hospital. She primarily works within the Pediatric Psychology Consult Liaison Service. She has a small outpatient practice with a focus on treating eating disorders.  Dr. Kaprelian is also the Department Psychology Chair for the Sanford Health Marshfield Clinic Region. Dr. Kaprelian earned her PsyD at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and completed her an internship at Denver Health Medical Center. She completed her pediatric psychology fellowship at Marshfield Clinic Health System.  Dr. Kaprelian and her husband live in Marshfield with their 2 children. Her outside interests include spending time with friends and family, reading for book club, enjoying the outdoors – particularly downhill skiing – and traveling.

Dr. Kristina Kochanova

Kristina Kochanova, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist at Sanford Health. She earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Northern Illinois University and completed her APA accredited internship at Rogers Behavioral Health in 2022. Dr. Kochanova received specialized pediatric psychology training during her 2-year fellowship at Marshfield Medical Center and Marshfield Children’s Hospital. Upon fellowship completion, she joined the faculty as a pediatric psychologist at Marshfield Clinic, which was integrated into Sanford Health.

As a pediatric psychologist, she helps children and families with a wide variety of conditions and medical concerns that impact their mental health. She often treats patients for anxiety, depression, and trauma that can happen with medical illnesses and injury. She frequently provides support with coping during medical hospitalizations and facilitates ongoing needs after discharge. Dr. Kochanova is part of several multidisciplinary care teams and collaborates with medical providers, patients, and their families in making progress towards their treatment goals, adapting treatment plans, and promoting child and adolescent physical and psychological well-being. She serves as one of clinical supervisors for pediatric psychology internship and fellowship programs offered at Marshfield Clinic region. Dr. Kochanova is committed to fostering trainees’ development through collaborative supervision, evidence-based practice, and reflective learning.

Outside of work, Dr. Kochanova enjoys reading books, spending time with her family, traveling, and being outdoors.

Dr. Stephanie Kohlbeck

Stephanie L. Kohlbeck, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist with nearly 30 years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. She began her career at Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, where she specialized in supporting children with chronic medical conditions and their families.

Since joining Marshfield Clinic Health System (now Marshfield Clinic–Sanford Health) in 2002, Dr. Kohlbeck has served in a variety of pediatric psychology roles. She currently serves as the Lead Psychologist for the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) Service. In addition to her clinical work, she is Chair of the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Chair of the Resident Research Advisory Committee, Coordinator of the Mental Health Rotation for Pediatric Residents, a faculty member with the Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, and a member of the Security Health Plan Quality Improvement Committee.

Dr. Kohlbeck earned her doctoral degree from Auburn University, completed her clinical internship at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, and pursued her postdoctoral fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic.

Beyond her professional responsibilities, Dr. Kohlbeck is deeply committed to serving her community. She volunteers at Marshfield Medical Center, serves as a substitute teacher, and is a member of the Mike’s Run Committee, reflecting her dedication to improving the well-being of individuals both inside and outside the healthcare setting.

Dr. Katelyn Mickelson

Dr. Katelyn Mickelson is a licensed clinical psychologist at Sanford Health. She graduated from the Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University. Dr. Mickelson specializes in child and adolescent behavioral health, and she serves as the Site Supervisor at Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health (CABH), one of the SH-PIC training sites. Dr. Mickelson is trained in providing evidenced-based therapies including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, and Alternatives for Families Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She uses other modalities in her practice, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Dr. Kelsie-Marie Offenwanger

Dr. Kelsie‑Marie Offenwanger is a licensed psychologist. She graduated from Adler University in Chicago and completed her fellowship training at the Marshfield Clinic Health System. Her clinical practice centers on partnering with children, adolescents, and their caregivers to address behavioral challenges, social–emotional concerns, and developmental needs.

Within the Sanford Health Marshfield Clinic Region, Dr. Offenwanger participates in multidisciplinary teams—including Primary Care Behavioral Health and the Bardet‑Biedl Syndrome Center of Excellence —to promote coordinated, family‑centered care. She contributes as a faculty member for the psychology post-doctoral fellowship program and supervisor for medical residents and physician assistant students during their behavioral health rotations. Additionally, she consults for the Center for Community Health Advancement and the Wisconsin Afterschool Network, offering expert guidance and professional development to support their statewide initiatives.

Dr. Offenwanger enjoys spending time with her family outdoors water skiing, fishing, snowmobiling, and cheering on the Chicago Bears!

Dr. Emily Sargent

Dr. Emily Sargent is a clinical psychologist at Sanford Health and a clinical investigator at Sanford for Center of Biobehavioral Research (CBR) in Fargo, ND. Her roles include being project director and service provider, specializing in trauma informed treatment and care for Native Americans in tribal, rural, and urban areas. She also serves as the Site Supervisor at one of SH-PIC’s minor rotation sites, the Traumatic Stress Treatment Center (TSTC). Dr. Sargent is a member of White Earth Band of Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. She loves to spend her time back home in White Earth with her family at the lake, traveling, and cheering on her husband Shawn who is a football coach at the University of North Dakota!

Dr. Amanda Storey

Dr. Amanda Storey is a licensed clinical psychologist within the Sanford Enterprise. She graduated from the Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University in Eagan, MN. She works with adults with a variety of clinical issues and provides basic objective psychological assessments to differentiate clinical diagnoses. She also provides group therapy in both online and in-person formats. She has training in family and organizational systems and conceptualizes cases from the scope of the systems with which they interact. She enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Greg Simonson

Greg Simonson is a licensed psychologist at Sanford Health in Moorhead, MN. After receiving his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota in 2018, he completed his training and early clinical work in Minneapolis before relocating to the Fargo/Moorhead area. His primary clinical focus is psychological evaluation of adults, though he has experience conducting assessments across the lifespan. He has particular expertise in autism assessment, including subtler and high-masking presentations, as well as learning disabilities, attention and memory concerns, mood and personality concerns, OCD, and trauma. Dr. Simonson approaches evaluation as a collaborative process and practices through a trauma-informed, gender-affirming, and culturally responsive lens, with significant experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals and clients from diverse backgrounds. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his family, including biking, gardening, visiting local parks, and heading up north. He can often be found in the kitchen when indoors.

Dr. Dan Sturgill

Dr. Sturgill (he/him) is a clinical psychologist at Sanford Health in Moorhead, MN. After receiving his Ph.D. from the University of North Dakota, he worked for a number of years in a rural clinic in Norton, Kansas. In 2011 he moved to the Fargo/Moorhead area to work in Sanford Health’s Adult Behavioral Clinic. He also serves as adjust faculty at UND as a supervisor to psychiatry residents completing rotations in psychotherapy training. Since 2014, after the retirement of two long-time gender specialists, he developed a focus on services for transgender and gender diverse individuals. He works with adults, adolescents, children, and families.

Dr. William Wooten

Dr. William Wooten (he/him) is a licensed clinical psychologist with Sanford Health at Marshfield Clinics. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He completed a doctoral internship at Nebraska Mental Health Clinics in Lincoln, NE, and a postdoctoral fellowship at Sanford Health/Marshfield Clinics in Marshfield, WI. He works with children and adolescents with a variety of clinical concerns such as anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, ADHD, and autism. He is trained in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and sees clients both virtually and in-person. His therapeutic approach uses a combination of therapeutic approaches from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and a person-centered approach. He also engages in psychological evaluation services to differentiate clinical diagnoses, including testing for autism, ADHD, and learning disorders. He also has a portion of his clinical hours for treating adult clients across both therapy and assessment contexts. In his free time, he enjoys reading, playing video games or board games, and going on hikes.