Meet Our Staff

Kathy Blohm, PhD, Licensed Psychologist

Kathy is a licensed clinical psychologist. She is a graduate of the College of St. Benedict and the California School of Professional Psychology-Alameda. Dr. Blohm moved to Bismarck from Minneapolis in 1999 and opened Chambers and Blohm Psychological Services in 2001. She enjoys finding creative ways to practice psychology. Valuing collaboration and working with individuals from different agencies and across disciplines, she strives to develop new programs that meet the needs of the community. Dr. Blohm works with patients across the developmental continuum and specializes in the treatment of anxiety, mood, and eating disorders. She has a special interest in human sexuality across the lifespan and is currently the only Board Certified Sex Therapist (AASECT) in western North Dakota.

Alek Krumm, PhD, Licensed Psychologist

Alek Krumm is a licensed clinical psychologist. A native of Bismarck, Alek went on to earn her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Fargo Veteran Administration (VA) hospital. Alek works with adolescents (15+) and adults (across the lifespan) offering individual and couples therapy. Alek also provides psychological assessment (testing) services, including for questions related to diagnostic clarification, ADHD, high-functioning autism, and changes in cognitive functioning (i.e., dementia, TBI, etc.). Alek works well with folks who want to make friends with needless anxiety, be more spontaneous and flexible, connect with their emotions, improve their relationships, and make sense of their suffering.

Lauree Hellman, APRN, PMHCNS

Lauree is a Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist. She provides individual and group therapy as well as medication management for adults and has many years of psychiatric nursing experience. Areas of treatment include depression, anxiety, as well as relationship difficulties, boundaries, stress management, self esteem and other areas of life improvement skills to achieve healthy functioning with life’s transitions. She is a graduate of the University of Mary and University of North Dakota. She is board certified in psychiatric mental health advanced practice nursing through the American Nurses Credentialing Center and the North Dakota Board of Nursing.

Michelle Fortney, APRN, PMHCNS

Michelle is a Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist. She provides medication management and individual therapy for adults in the treatment of depression, anxiety and other mental health concerns. Michelle received her Bachelor degree and Master of Nursing degree through the University of Mary. She completed post-masters certification in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing through the University of North Dakota. Michelle has worked in the Bismarck community, in the field of mental health nursing, for over 25 years. She is board-certified in advanced practice nursing through the American Nurses Credentialing Center and licensed through the State of North Dakota.

Adam Sattler, PhD, Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Sattler is a Licensed Psychologist who has worked in a variety of settings, including hospitals, primary care clinics, residential treatment facilities, and outpatient mental health clinics. He received his PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Mississippi and completed a pre-doctoral internship at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI, as well as an advanced postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Minnesota’s Department of Family Medicine and Community Health. Dr. Sattler provides individual therapy for relationship difficulties, trauma, and men’s issues. His client-centered approach is firmly rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). Currently, Dr. Sattler works exclusively with adults (ages 18+) and provides therapy only via telehealth. Learn more about Dr. Sattler’s practice at: www.dradamsattler.com

Bret A. Moore, PsyD, ABPP, Licensed Psychologist

Bret A. Moore is a board-certified clinical psychologist and prescribing psychologist. Over the past 20 years, much of Dr. Moore’s work has focused on psychological trauma, depression, grief, and bereavement. A large part of his trauma-related work has focused on the concept of posttraumatic growth, which is the notion that positive psychological changes can occur as a result of one’s struggle with difficult life experiences. In addition to providing individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults, Dr. Moore also provides psychological assessment (testing) services, including for questions related to diagnostic clarification, ADHD, high-functioning autism, pre-surgical evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and changes in cognitive functioning (i.e., dementia, TBI, etc.). In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Moore is an active author and researcher. He has published hundreds of scientific papers and popular press articles and over two dozen books. See more on his website www.militarypsych.com.

Dr. Moore only provides services via telehealth.

Calie Brown, LPCC

Calie is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Originally from Washington state, Calie relocated to North Dakota to attend the University of Mary, where she went on to receive her Master of Science in Clinical Counseling degree. Calie provides mental health counseling to the adult population (ages 21+) both on an individual and couples therapy basis. Calie’s therapeutic approach primarily consists of evidence-based practice models, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, person-centered therapy, and The Gottman Method. These methods are incorporated into Calie’s work with clients to address issues related to depression, anxiety, marital discord, divorce, communication, trauma, infidelity, stress, and self-esteem. Calie welcomes new ideas and collaborative efforts between the client and therapist to create a well-balanced therapeutic experience.

Brandi Arndt, LMSW

Brandi Arndt is a Licensed Master Level Social Worker who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and families. She has worked in a variety of settings, including hospitals, residential treatment facilities, women’s shelters, youth-attended care shelters, and outpatient mental health clinics. Brandi received her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Denver and completed her internships at Abused Adult Resource Center and Nexus-PATH. Brandi provides individual, family, and group therapy for individuals (and their families) ages 3-18. She is skilled in working with trauma, behavioral problems (often secondary to ADHD, autism, ODD, or conduct disorder), and mood, anxiety, and stress. Brandi’s approach is rooted in attachment- and relationship-focused theories. She utilizes client-centered approaches, play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT, including trauma-focused, or TF-CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and parent training. Brandi is currently pursuing training in EMDR.

Andrea Ficek Falcon, Psychometrist / Creative Director

Andrea fulfills a variety of tasks including administering and scoring psychological tests, collaborating with psychologists and counselors to bring the arts, mindfulness techniques, and yoga to clients, as well as assisting with other odds and ends around the office. Andrea received her bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of Mary. Along with being a musician, she is also passionate and experienced in various forms of visual and fiber art. Andrea believes in the healing power of the arts, the importance of self-exploration, and finding creative methods to meet the needs of clients.

Melissa Lipp, Office Manager

Melissa is a native of Bismarck, North Dakota. She started working at Chambers and Blohm Psychological Services in January 2010. Melissa worked as the secretary at St. Alexius Partial Hospitalization Program for 9 years and as communication clerk in the St. Alexius Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for 21 years before coming to Chambers and Blohm. Her primary responsibilities are billing, payments and insurance issues and assisting in the office as needed.

Susan Kambeitz, Head Receptionist

Susan is a native of Regan, North Dakota. She started working at Chambers & Blohm Psychological Services in April of 2018. Susan worked as a Secretary/Receptionist at Valley Weight Loss Clinic for 5 years prior to coming to Chambers & Blohm. Her duties consist of scheduling appointments, answering phones, and helping out wherever needed.