Welcome to Cornerstone.
A place where individuals, couples, and families can heal and grow.
At Cornerstone, we are very well known for our comprehensive and specialized treatment program for sex and cybersex addiction. We also offer other specialized programs and therapy for a variety of general mental health issues.
We believe in treating our clients as unique and complex beings.
We work to uncover each client’s potential for healing and growth by offering hope that change is possible.
COVID-19 MESSAGE
We we are now seeing fully vaccinated clients in person.
Only non-vaccinated clients have to be seen virtually.
Our Mission
Cornerstone was founded in 1994 to provide people with the healing, recovery and support that they need to live happy and productive lives.
We are commited to helping our clients gain self-worth, reduce shame, and achieve healthy intimacy and sexuality in their lives. We work with clients to heal the impacts of trauma and facilitate their personal development.
Our goal is for our clients to become the pilots of their own lives and achieve the self-acceptance and self-respect that they have always deserved.
Our Programs
In addition to our general mental health counseling, we offer a diverse collection of programs for specific issues.
Sex Addiction/Cybersex Recovery
Spouses and Partners of Sexual Addicts Counseling
Being married to or partners with a sex addict can be one of the most painful and traumatizing experiences we can have in a relationship. At Cornerstone, we help you navigate through this dark and confusing time.
Couples Therapy
Adult Anger Management
Our program teaches adult men and women how to understand, use and manage their anger in constructive, healthy ways.
Short Term Sexual Responsibility
Adolescent Anger Management
This program is aimed at helping these teens learn more effective and constructive methods of expressing anger and other emotions.
Adolescent Sexuality Services
Our program teaches adult men and women how to understand, use and manage their anger in constructive, healthy ways.
Step in to our office.
Meet our friendly and experienced team.
Michael Kogan-White, M.A. LP
Julie Kogan-White, M.A. LICSW
Janessa Beebe, M.A, L.P.C.C.
Janessa has over ten years of experience providing counseling and therapy to adults and adolescents. She works with individuals, couples, groups, and teens. She facilitates group treatments and provides a ten-week individual anger management program.
Stefan A. Bailis, PsyD, LP
Regula Badertscher Gallo, LGSW
Regula has over fourteen years of experience providing psychotherapy to couples and individuals. She specializes in treating adults with unhealed childhood trauma and neglect as well as treating betrayal trauma for partners of sex addicts. She has expertise in Body Mind and Holistic Psychotherapies and teaches Mindfulness skills.
Casey Scheller, LAMFT Candidate
Casey is a graduate-level Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) student. Prior to pursuing a Master’s in MFT, Casey worked as a contracted case manager for Hennepin County. Casey has 6 years of experience helping people of all ages navigate life independently while considering challenges related to disabilities and/or mental health.
Luz Angelica Salinas, PhD
Throughout my training and career, I have worked with individuals ages 4-82 with diverse identities, experiences, and presenting concerns. I have experience working with individuals with concerns related to sexual behaviors, relationship difficulties, shame, trauma and a wide range of diagnoses. I also have experience working with adoptees, birth mothers, and adoptive parents.
Mackenzie Gosa (she/her), Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT) Candidate
I currently work at Cornerstone Therapy and Recovery in St. Paul, focusing on treating sexual trauma. I also run a support group for women experiencing betrayal trauma. I have completed coursework for AASECT (sex therapy) certification and completed my master’s in marriage and family therapy from the University of Wisconsin-Stout.
Natalina Slaughter, LPCC
I graduated in 2018 from the University of Minnesota Duluth from the Master of Arts in Psychological Sciences program, in the Clinical/Counseling Track, and am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Minnesota. I have experience providing assessments, individual and group therapy to adults and adolescents.
Teresa Ortiz-Reich, LADC
Teresa has been a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor since 2012, providing trauma-informed Substance Use Disorder counseling, including individual and group therapy and comprehensive assessments. At Cornerstone, she specializes in comprehensive assessments only, via Tele health. In MN, there is now Direct Access, replacing the Rule 25 assessment, which allows for the individual to have a comprehensive assessment completed and then they take directly to the provider and level of care of their choice.
Samim Muhammad, Intern, AAMFT fellow
Meet Samim, a warm and empathetic Marriage and Family Therapy Intern, ready to guide you toward healthier and happier relationships. Sammy believes in the power of human connection and is dedicated to helping you, your partner, and your family find your way back to a place of understanding and harmony.
Location
Saint Paul
1600 University Ave. West
Suite 203
St. Paul, MN 55104