Jackie Ortmeier-Crance, MS, LPCStaff

Jackie is in her third year as a therapist at Gustavus. She graduated with her master's degree from MSU in Mankato in 2022; previously, Jackie worked at a domestic violence shelter as an anti-human trafficking advocate where she supported survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking. Jackie practices techniques that include mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and person-centered therapy. She is also trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and enjoys working with a trauma-informed lens. While she is happy to work with most client needs, Jackie’s current therapeutic interests include issues related to identity, self-esteem, family dynamics, LGBTQ+ concerns, trauma, anxiety, and adjustment. Jackie is especially passionate about social justice, mental wellbeing and the way we speak to ourselves. She enjoys reading, playing games with her family, rock hounding, snuggling with her chocolate lab, Moose, and trying to keep her plants alive. She would love to see pictures of your pets!