Providers

Jade B. Rafferty, Ph.D., LP (Founder)

Dr. Rafferty completed her doctoral degree in Clinical Child Psychology at the University of Kansas in 2010, internship at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Orange County. She has also worked at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota in the Cancer and Blood Disorders and Pain Departments. Dr. Rafferty is passionate about helping children and their families overcome distress and reach their full potential. As a Pediatric Psychologist, she especially loves working with children, adolescents, and families who are living with complex medical conditions. She feels honored to be invited into client’s lives during a time of intense vulnerability and enjoys watching her clients become aware of and build upon their resilience. She also values connecting with the entire family system to best serve the needs of her clients.

Dr. Rafferty’s expertise includes treating children, adolescents, and young adults with anxiety, OCD, cancer, blood disorders, chronic pain, functional disorders, and other rare and complex medical conditions. Dr. Theodore Woodward is credited with coining the phrase “When you hear hoofbeats behind you, think horses, not zebras”. In medicine, the zebra represents rare disease and many medical students are taught to focus on the horses. Dr. Rafferty is passionate about working with zebras and finds each one’s unique stripes to be beautiful and fascinating. Although Dr. Rafferty primarily uses a CBT approach, she is also trained in other therapeutic modalities and techniques including Accelerated Resolution Therapy and Clinical Hypnosis.

Dr. Rafferty has met the requirements for PSYCPACT and is able to practice telepsychology in participating states.

Joan Gudorf, LICSW

Joan received her Masters of Social Work from the University of Minnesota and has over 25 years experience as a clinician working with adolescents, adults, and families. She believes in the power of the therapeutic relationship as the foundation of meaningful change and builds on the strengths of each person and their support system. Her experiences include helping clients overcome a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, and relationship issues. Joan has a special interest in working with adolescents as they navigate their journey into adulthood, and has extensive experience providing school-based mental health services to teenagers and their families. Joan incorporates a range of modalities in her work including attachment theory, mind-body awareness, and cognitive reframing.

Joan is dedicated to creating a non-judgmental and collaborative environment for her clients to explore their thoughts and feelings, to understand patterns that may no longer be serving a useful purpose, and to find the skills and tools to lead happier and more fulfilling lives.

Marcy Alexander, LICSW

Marcy earned a Masters degree in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard

University and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Minnesota. She has over

twenty-five years experience working with adolescents, adults, and families as they

navigate life changes and challenges. Marcy is committed to creating a warm, safe space

where clients feel validated and empowered to heal and grow.

Marcy’s experience includes providing clinic-based individual and group therapy and

nearly two decades of serving the mental health needs of teens and their families in

middle and high schools.

Marcy is a strengths based and culturally responsive clinician who deeply respects the

wisdom, courage, and creativity of those with whom she works. Throughout her years

of practice, she has helped her clients with a broad range of concerns including

depression, anxiety, school/work challenges, life transitions, and relationship issues. To

most effectively serve each individual’s needs, Marcy adapts her clinical approach by

integrating various therapeutic practices including problem solving, cognitivebehavioral

techniques, mind-body awareness, and skill development.

Therapy is a practice of courage and hope. Marcy honors the opportunity and

responsibility of partnering with individuals in this practice as they move toward

change, growth, and healing.

WE’RE HIRING: Child and Adolescent Psychologist, Pediatric Psychologist, or Family Therapist

We are looking to add a compassionate and dedicated provider to our practice to better meet the high demand for mental health services in our community. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with children, adolescents, and families. We are interested in a candidate who works well on a team and enjoys consulting with other specialists in the community. Moreover, we hope to find a provider who is interested in committing to our practice and community by building long-term relationships. We invite candidates who are looking for a family friendly and collegial environment. The candidate must be licensed or license eligible in the state of Minnesota. The candidate will be required to provide some to most services via telemedicine. This position is for a part- or full-time Independent Contractor and thus does not include benefits. Interested applicants should send a CV and cover letter to Dr. Rafferty at j.rafferty@hopepsychologypractice.com.

Hope Psychology Practice

Providers

WE’RE HIRING: Child and Adolescent Psychologist, Pediatric Psychologist, or Family Therapist