Our Providers List

Arubah prides itself on having a diverse group of staff with various backgrounds and competencies.

As a team, Arubah provides supportive services in an array of areas.

We strive to be relational, adaptable, self-determined, culturally-diverse, growth-minded and compassionate.

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Allisun has compassion for the vulnerable and values the power of healthy relationships. She loves meeting new people and working with them to explore what makes them unique. All people have stories and experiences that influence who they are and how they relate to the world. Life happens and can make us feel stuck so Allisun intends to walk alongside those who are hurting as they become empowered to create the change necessary to find peace both inwardly and outwardly using mindfulness and a trauma-lens. In addition to therapy, Allisun shares her love of yoga with the community and can usually be found journaling or reading in her free-time. Allisun enjoys her work with families and in partnership with students at Hope Academy in Minneapolis. She has had years of experience working with kids in many different capacities so play-therapy comes naturally. She believes in supporting the family network in order to see health bloom out of mucky waters and teaches the importance of enhancing one’s self-awareness to share peace with the world.

Allisun A. Palma-Ruwe

Therapist, MA, LMFT, RYT200

Specialties: Students of all ages and their families/mothers with Depression/Anxiety, Children with ADHD, Trauma-lens, Client-Centered, Play Therapy, Enneagram, Mindfulness-Based

"Peaceful Presence"

Allisun A. Palma-Ruwe

Anissa is the founder and owner of Arubah. Anissa desires to help guide individuals and families into a space of healing, and specifically wanted to provide support to the people that were least likely to receive the services. Anissa believes that through relationship and with love people can be fully restored after any challenges they are met with in life. Anissa loves spending time with her five children, is very involved in church activities and enjoys reading. She completed her Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. She is approved with Minnesota Licensing Boards to supervise those seeking licensure as an LPC, LPCC, LICSW and LMFT. Anissa brings the concepts of Love and Restoration into all of her work, understanding that God embodies the perfect definition of Love and He restores. She embraces the fact that she is simply a vessel to assist in facilitating the process of healing.
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Anissa Keyes

President, MA, LMFT, LICSW, RYT200

Specialties: Family systems, Trauma, Bodywork

"Love and Relational"

Anissa Keyes

Cindy (she/her) provides a collaborative healing environment to help a client learn to seek balance and healthy coping so she/he/they can reach their highest potential. Cindy's goal is to help clients listen to their inner wisdom rather than the external or internal noise that interferes with a life worth living. Cindy received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN. Her master's degree in Counseling and Psychological Services is from the University of St. Mary's. She completed her internship at Domestic Abuse Project where he conducted groups for women and children. For 10 years she worked in a day treatment program that focused on coping with serious and persistent mental illness that included DBT skills training groups. Her current outpatient practice is individual therapy. Her clinical areas of interest include: depression, anxiety, bipolar illness, borderline personality disorder, domestic abuse. adjustment and interpersonal difficulties. She complete intensive training in DBT and integrative medicine for mental health. Her joys outside of her practice include opening her home to friends and family visits, knitting and crocheting, reading and listening to podcasts.

Cindy Elizondo

Therapist, MA, LPCC

Specialties- Adults (18+), mood disorder such as depression and anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder, Emotional Dysregulation, interpersonal problems and difficulty with adjust and transitions across a lifespan

"Authentic and nonjudgmental"

Cindy Elizondo

Da’Sha’Nae Pharms

Intern

Da’Sha’Nae Pharms

Devon is a therapist who values the client as the expert of their own lives. They find that the foundation of effective therapeutic work is a shared connection as humans leading to trust being fostered to create a safe space for processing. She holds compassion with her clients from her own lived experiences and finds this work important in helping others help themselves. In session you can expect Devon to be authentic, which includes thoughtfully challenging clients to grow and heal. They will collaborate with the client to find the root issue to then assess how behaviors, thoughts, and symptoms are related and where to start clients’ journeys of self-acceptance. She is not here to change or shame clients, but to facilitate a non-judgmental space for self-exploration, self-acceptance, and ultimately self-love. They earned their Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Social Welfare, hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work, and are licensed by the state of Minnesota. She enjoys working on jigsaw puzzles, reading, and playing video games during her free time.

*Devon Gruber works under the licensed supervision of James Bean MSW, LICSW.

Devon Gruber MSW, LGSW

Therapist, MSW, LGSW

Specialties- ADHD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Multicultural Lens, Identity, Boundary Setting, Individuals, Adults

"Authentic Empowerment"

Devon Gruber MSW, LGSW

Elly is a master’s student at Adler Graduate School who is currently working towards her Marriage and Family Therapy degree and licensing. She believes that therapy can be beneficial for all. During sessions Elly embraces a positive attitude and provides a non-judgmental comfortable atmosphere offering encouragement towards finding a better self. Elly uses Person Centered, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and a Narrative approach that is empowering and optimistic. In her free time she likes to travel, hike/walk, garden, ride horse, or anything that is outdoors and active.

*Elly Wood works under the licensed supervision of Heather Lidholm MA, LMFT.

Elly Wood

Therapist, MA, LAMFT

Specialties- Depression, Anxiety, Infidelity, Relationship Issues, Family Conflict, Coping Skills.

"Empowering and Optimistic"

Elly Wood

Huda found her calling in social work and psychotherapy after witnessing the profound impact of mental illness within her immigrant community and family. Confronted with the lack of cultural competency and empathy in existing care systems; she recognized how stigma allowed suffering to fester, leaving many too afraid and ashamed to seek help. Driven by a desire to be a familiar and compassionate presence for those navigating their struggles, Huda specializes in relational therapy, guiding clients to understand their attachment styles and heal from traumatic wounds. Her work is fueled by the joy of witnessing personal transformations and fostering safe, caring relationships across diverse backgrounds. Core to her therapeutic approach are values of partnership, mutual care, and shared healing, as she helps clients cultivate self-compassion amidst their challenges. Outside of her practice, Huda enjoys traveling, baking, and exploring nature on long walks and hikes with loved ones. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s in social work from the University of Minnesota.

Huda Omar

Therapist, LICSW

“Relational and compassion centered”

Huda Omar

Ify is passionate about supporting individuals as they navigate their unique journeys of healing and self-discovery. Ify believes that each person already holds within them the strength and wisdom needed to heal, and her role is to help guide them toward that inner power. Ify uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and incorporates Brain spotting to help clients process and manage symptoms stemming from stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Ify's focus is not to position herself as an expert in your life, but to partner with you as you reclaim control and begin to make meaningful, positive changes. Ify also believe in the importance of education. Ify strives to provide each client with an understanding of what's happening in their brain and body when they experience emotional distress, so they can feel more empowered and equipped to manage their challenges. Ify graduated from Augsburg University in 2021 with her Master's in Social Work. Ify enjoys spending her time away from work with friends and family. Ify works out regularly, loves to read and watch shows/movies, and hang out with her adorable pup Nova.

Ifeoma "Ify" Odor

Therapist

"Safe and engaging"

Ifeoma "Ify" Odor

JaLena is a grad student in the Saint Mary's University counseling and psychological services program, currently pursuing her LPCC. Her background and experience are in Social Work (9 yrs), and related to seeking and providing resources for underserved populations, and working through different complex challenges. JaLena possesses a strong desire and commitment to fostering positive change by educating and providing awareness about mental health and creating a supportive environment for those in need.

*JaLena Slaughter works under the licensed supervision of Cindy Elizondo MA, LPCC.

JaLena Slaughter

Intern

"Dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the lives of those who need it most."

JaLena Slaughter

Jen has her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy and is currently a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She believes that everyone matters and is valuable and that it is important to discover who you are at your core so that you can build a life that works for you. She believes that change happens when people become aware of the root of their behavior and discover the need driving their behavior. Jen has a passion for working with children and is working on becoming a Registered Play Therapist. Jen also enjoys working with people experiencing anxiety, ADHD, depression, and boundary setting. In her free time Jen enjoys playing video games, singing, reading, and spending time with friends.

Jen Grindatti

Therapist, MA, LMFT

Specialties: Children, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Play Therapy

"Encouraging and Compassionate"

Jen Grindatti

Jenny is a therapist who believes in the power of compassionate connection. Her passion for this work rests on the belief that we are joined together in our human experience and that therapy can be a place to learn more about the challenges we face as well as the contributions we have to offer. She believes that clients are the experts of their own lives and that her role as a therapist is to provide a space where people feel heard, valued and supported to make the changes that they seek. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Child Psychology and a Masters Degree in Social Work, both from the University of Minnesota. She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over twenty years of direct practice experience. Jenny has been intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and has also been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). Clinical areas of interest include: trauma, depression, dissociative disorders, borderline personality disorder, transracial adoption. In her spare time she enjoys reading, spending time outside and hanging out with her family.

Jenny Jendro

Therapist, MSW, LICSW

Specialties: Trauma, Depression, Dissociative Disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder, Transracial Adoption

"Connection and Care"

Jenny Jendro

Kyla is a compassionate laid back therapist, who believes life is a journey of many highs and lows, it gets heavy, cloudy, exhausting and confusing. I consider it a privilege to walk and sit in your spaces as you navigate through life and all its unique rewards, circumstances and challenges. She has worked with elders, adults, adolescents and children from various demographics. Her goal is for people to be able to walk into the space with her and feel like they can put the bags down and as though the weight of what burdens them is lifted even just a little. She is passionate about meeting people where they are and building on it together using humor, strengths and attainable solutions to improve the quality of life. Kyla draws from Experiential, CBT, Collaborative, Psychoeducation, Solution-Focused and Trauma-Informed techniques in her work. Kyla utilizes a global and systemic to helping people build a healthy quality relationship with themselves, build healthy, strong and quality relationships with others and assisting them in finding tools to utilize when navigating hardships and life challenges. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor is Social Welfare from the St. Catherine’s University and a Master’s degree from St. Mary’s University. Kyla is currently pre-licensed and working towards her full licensure in Marriage & Family Therapy. On her off time you can find her being active outdoors, checking out the new restaurants or spending time with her friends and family.

*Kyla Reinholdson works under the licensed supervision of Heather Lidholm MA, LMFT.

Kyla Reinholdson

Therapist, MSW, LICSW

Specialties: Life Transitions and Adjustments, Identity, Stress/Anxiety, Adoption/Foster Care, Multicultural/Race issues, Disabilities

"Compassion and Strengths-Based"

Kyla Reinholdson

Tynessia holds a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of MN - Twin Cities. She is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and currently pursuing licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Tynessia specializes in harm reduction/risk reduction, strength-based, solution-focused, trauma-informed, and person-centered care. Tynessia is trained in AIRNetwork, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), and is currently being trained in sex therapy.

*Tynessia Snoddy works under the licensed supervision of Jenny Jendro MSW, LICSW.

Tynessia Snoddy

Therapist, MA, LADC, LPCC (in progress)

"Committed to helping clients thrive and live authentically."

Tynessia Snoddy

Zam grew up in White Center, a diverse yet economically challenged neighborhood in Seattle, WA, where many residents were immigrants, refugees, and working-class families. In stark contrast to the towering skyscrapers of downtown Seattle, White Center was marked by struggles with poverty, drug activity, and a pervasive sense of uncertainty. Despite the community’s racial and ethnic diversity, trauma was a shared undercurrent that connected its people. From a young age, Zam was deeply curious about human behavior, questioning what motivated people’s actions and sensing unspoken pain within her family and community. The silent suffering surrounding them felt like an injustice—people endured trauma while the world carried on unaffected. With time, she recognized the privilege of growing up in the U.S. and the opportunities it afforded. This awareness fueled a passion to support those immobilized by trauma, leading her to pursue specialized education and training. Now a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma therapy, Zam has witnessed firsthand how trauma manifests differently based on various factors. Despite these differences, one truth remains—trauma does not discriminate. Through her clinical work, she has observed that while families may face similar struggles, their experiences and perceptions shape their unique realities.

Zamzam Dini

Therapist

"Personable and Compassionate"

Zamzam Dini