Our Team
Our team of highly skilled therapists offers a diverse range of approaches, including somatic techniques, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, integration therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, behavioral modalities, parts work, energy healing, psychoanalysis, and both Eastern and Western practices.
We support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, substance use, PTSD, complex trauma, eating disorders, social anxiety, existential crises, spiritual growth, identity exploration, consensual non-monogamy, high sensitivity, major life transitions, and the integration of psychedelic or other profound experiences. Explore our team to find the therapist who best aligns with your unique needs and journey.
Stephanie Dreis
MS, LPCC
Eric Peterson
MA, LPCC, LADC
Eric is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with extensive training in psychedelic integration and ketamine-assisted therapy. He focuses on treating addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and helping with sports performance issues. He believes that developing a safe and secure relationship with each of his patients is essential for them to learn new ways of thinking and behaving, to find meaning and purpose in their life, and to move towards creating a whole and complete sense of self. Eric’s approach to personal change is informed by acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, transpersonal psychology, person-centered therapy, & somatic approaches to healing.
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Using primarily Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), along with other techniques, you will learn to increase your awareness and attention to patterns of thinking and behaving that are keeping you stuck in life. By developing helpful skills to change the way you respond to difficult thoughts and feelings, you can learn to have a more relaxed, creative, and flexible mind & body.
Eric also enjoy helping athletes with their mental health and developing mental performance skills to help them succeed. You can learn pragmatic skills to consciously activate the “flow state” and learn how to control your attention for peak performance. We also can focus on learning how to manage difficult thoughts and feelings that may be holding you back. If you are an athlete and want help with the mental side of your sport, please reach out to learn more on how you can develop psychological skills to improve your performance.
Eric also helps fathers who struggle with mental health and have difficulties being present with their families. Life and work can be stressful, and our minds will constantly be holding on to these thoughts and ambitions. When we aren’t giving our loved ones our full attention and energy, we aren’t being fully present for them. Learning to develop useful mindfulness and relaxation skills, while connecting your behaviors with core values, can be an effective way to show up for your family that feels right to you.
In addition to the above services, Eric also offers consultation and training for ketamine assisted psychotherapy. If you are needing help or wanting to get trained in this area of work, please reach out to discuss. When Eric is not in his therapist role, teaching, or giving presentations, you can find him running ultramarathons, downhill/cross country skiing, rollerblading, or taking his dog, Harley, for a walk.
Services:
- Individual psychotherapy
- Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy
- Psychedelic/plant medicine preparation and integration
- Mental performance training for athletes
- ADHD treatment
- Consultation/training for ketamine-assisted psychotherapy
Bryan Ebert
MA, Pre-Licensed Therapist
Shireen Ghanatabadi
MA, LPCC, SEP
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Shireen received a BS in Psychology with an emphasis in Kinesiology from the University of MN, a MA in Counseling and Psychological Services from Saint Mary’s, and recently she completed a certificate program at the CIIS for Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy and Research. In addition, she has training in energy healing, personal training, yoga, and meditation coaching.
Shireen’s passion for holding the unconditional and supportive space in the way she does stems from the ups and downs in her own healing journey, and the magic that comes from unearthing our authentic and embodied inner healing wisdom. She wholeheartedly believes healing is possible for everyone, and that sometimes we just need some extra, or different, help.
Services Shireen Offers:
Psychotherapy
Somatic Experiencing
Brainspotting
Ecotherapy
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
Psychedelic/Plant Medicine Preparation and Integration
Energy Healing
Breathwork
To learn more, please visit healingwithshireen.com
Dr. Shawn Olson
MD, MPH, DipABLM, FAIHM
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Shawn’s path to medicine has been shaped by a deep curiosity about what truly helps people heal. He began his training in anesthesiology and later specialized in spine care and occupational medicine, discovering that the most powerful medicine often comes from helping patients build skills, restore connection, and reclaim agency in their health. This insight led him to create RealCare and the Dome Ranch Lifestyle Medicine Collaborative, where science and soul meet in a supportive environment designed to foster presence and lasting well-being.
Training & Credentials
- MD, MPH – University of Minnesota
- Board Certified in Lifestyle Medicine & Occupational Medicine
- Fellowship Trained in Integrative Medicine (AIHM)
- Integrative & Functional Psychiatry Fellow (Psychiatry Redefined)
- Certificate in Ketamine & Psychedelic Medicine (PRATI)
- Certified Personal Trainer (NASM)
What I Offer
- Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP)
- Comprehensive integrative mental health consults
- Lifestyle medicine programs (nutrition, movement, stress, sleep)
- Preventive, longevity, and resilience-building care
Rachel Riesgraf
MSW, LICSW
Guided by the belief that every person carries a natural capacity for healing and growth, Rachel partners with clients in their path toward wellness with warmth, authenticity, and compassion. She supports individuals through trauma, grief, life transitions, anxiety, and depression, helping them reconnect with their authentic selves. Drawing on trauma-focused therapy, somatic and mindfulness practices, ketamine-assisted therapy, equine-assisted therapy, and ecotherapy, Rachel creates space for insight, connection, and transformation. She values the healing power of nature and animals, integrating these connections into therapy to foster balance and wholeness.
Chad R. Hofmann
MA, LPCC, SEP
Chad is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a Master’s degree in Contemplative Counseling Psychology from Naropa University. He specializes in working with adults healing from developmental and shock trauma, drawing on Somatic Experiencing, Polyvagal Theory, parts work, mindfulness-based modalities, and attachment-focused therapies. With over a decade of clinical experience and 25 years of contemplative and meditation practice, Chad brings depth, presence, and compassion to his work. He also facilitates ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, supporting clients through preparation, medicine sessions, and integration with care and intention.
Kristof Chara
MA, Pre-licensed
Kristof received his Master’s in Counseling from Crown College. He has worked with children and young adults in mental health, education, and athletic capacities for several years. His primary focus is working with athletes and those experiencing significant life changes.
As a lifelong musician and lover of learning, Kristof received a bachelors degree in music with a minor in intercultural studies. Kristof is working towards a certification as a mental performance consultant. Kristof is also trained in Ketamine-Assisted Therapy.
Kristof is passionate about applying mental tools and activities for a person’s growth and purpose. He finds usefulness in many therapy tools, such as psychedelics, meditation, virtual reality, and AI, to help clients no matter what place they find themselves in.
Kristof’s therapeutic framework includes Jungian and Narrative principles with a solution-focused approach. He deeply values the importance of challenging oneself, discovering one’s inner world and abilities, and taking a big swing on life.
In his free time, Kristof enjoys playing musical instruments, studying supplements and herbs, and adding a little adventure to his life.
Olivia Mackley
MA, LMFT
Olivia is a Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of experience supporting individuals through trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. She is a psychedelic-informed therapist trained in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy through the Polaris Insight Center. Drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), trauma-focused therapy (TFCBT trained), DBT, CBT, mindfulness-based approaches, and somatic practices, Olivia creates space for insight, connection, and transformation. Her background includes equine-assisted and nature-based therapeutic approaches, which inform her understanding of healing and wholeness.
Olivia practices with a whole-person, relational lens, emphasizing authentic therapeutic relationships grounded in empathy, trust, vulnerability, and humor. She believes in each person’s inner healing intelligence and innate capacity to heal. She values helping clients clarify their values, cultivate psychological flexibility, and develop self-compassion as they navigate life’s challenges. Whether through non-ordinary states of consciousness, somatic awareness, or mindfulness practices, Olivia is committed to creating optimal conditions for healing. She believes in finding balance in life and feeling connected to the universe and those around you and would be honored to collaborate with you on your journey.
Laura Scharber
MA, LMFT
Laura Scharber is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy provider with over 15 years of experience offering compassionate, trauma-informed care to individuals, couples, and families. Her work is rooted in a deeply relational, collaborative approach to healing—one that honors each person’s innate wisdom, autonomy, and capacity for growth. Laura has supported clients across diverse settings, including community mental health, emergency departments, integrative care environments, and private practice, bringing a grounded, respectful presence to every therapeutic relationship.
As a mother of seven, clinician, and leader, Laura’s life experience deeply informs her work. She is especially passionate about supporting women, mothers, and families through identity transitions, trauma recovery, and relational healing. Her clinical style emphasizes humility, emotional attunement, and the dismantling of shame-based or hierarchical dynamics in mental health care—creating spaces where clients feel seen, known, and empowered to reconnect with their inner wisdom and move toward meaningful, lasting change.
Laura believes healing unfolds most powerfully in environments rooted in authenticity, warmth, and connection. Guided by curiosity, empathy, and deep respect for each person’s story, she brings a collaborative spirit to her work that centers relationships as the foundation for transformation. Her practice integrates evidence-based psychotherapy, integrative mental health principles, and psychedelic-assisted therapy within a framework that prioritizes safety, intention, and integration—supporting healing that is both grounded and expansive.
Now Hiring
Catalyst Insight Collective is seeking a licensed mental health clinician to join our growing team of compassionate, collaborative providers. This is a contract position with flexibility to work hybrid (in-office + telehealth) or fully remote.
What we’re looking for
- Must be independently licensed to practice in Minnesota (LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, LP)
- Ability to build and manage your own caseload
- Self-motivated, reliable, and aligned with our collaborative, client-centered approach
What we offer
- Fully furnished, welcoming office space in Saint Anthony (just steps from NE Minneapolis)
- Credentialing with major insurance panels and full billing support
- Weekly clinical consultation meetings with a supportive group of peers
- Opportunity for training and involvement in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy • Flexibility to create your ideal schedule and preferred modalities of practice
Bonus skills & interests
- Experience working with adolescents, couples, or families
- Competence in treating OCD and/or ADHD
How to apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to Shireen at shireen@catalystinsightcollective.com