Clinical Staff
With a robust and diverse background of experience and education, the clinical staff at Thousand Branches Wellness all have the same goal – helping you with your mental health needs.

Lindsay Anderson, ASW
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Lindsay Anderson, ASW
Lindsay is an Associate Clinical Social Worker and Group Clinician at Thousand Branches Wellness – Mission Valley. She is passionate about fusing a holistic approach with evidence-based treatment to meet clients where they are at and create tangible change. Lindsay comes from a diverse clinical background and has worked with a variety of populations and age groups. Lindsay is excited to be on the Thousand Branches team and continue to advocate for mental health in the San Diego community. When she is not in session, you can find Lindsay playing with her dogs or watching reality TV.Allison Parranto, MA, LMFT
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Allison Parranto, MA, LMFT
Allison Parranto is the Clinic Director of Thousand Branches Wellness – Arden Hills. She has a master’s degree from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota in marriage and family therapy. With almost a decade of therapy experience, Allison has worked with diverse client populations across all need levels, and her tenure in the field includes ARMHS, individual/couples/family therapy and employment as a trainer for other therapists. Her clinical specialties include couples counseling as well as substance use and addiction. She is a board approved supervisor with MN state licensing boards and has a passion for professionally developing others in the mental health field.Erin Case, LCSW
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Erin Case, LCSW
Erin Case is the Clinic Director at Thousand Branches Wellness – Mission Valley (TBWMV). She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been serving individuals in the mental health community for many years, in both adult and children's settings. Erin is currently licensed as a LCSW in California and Hawaii, using her Hawaii licensure to serve military and their dependents with virtual mental health IOP services. She is trained in EMDR and CPT for PTSD and other trauma-related mental health concerns. She enjoys working with couple and families as well as individuals (teens and adults). Her experience with underserved and vulnerable populations spans decades of work in mental health in varied settings and in varied roles. The pull to helping those struggling with their mental health has been a constant in her life since her childhood, and she views it as a privilege to working those that are struggling. Outside of the clinic, Erin is the wife of a now retired 24-year Navy Chief, mom to three amazing adult children and a new grandma to a perfect little girl.Natasha Knoff, LMFT
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Natasha Knoff, LMFT
Natasha earned her master’s degree in marriage and family therapy and has gained recognition as an Approved Supervisor through the AAMFT. With over a decade of experience in mental health, Natasha specializes in treating anxiety, depression and relationship challenges. Her expertise as a marriage and family therapist allows her to take a holistic view of mental health, helping clients understand how their symptoms are interconnected with their relationships, environment and personal history. Natasha is also trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which she uses to guide clients toward developing mindfulness, building psychological flexibility and aligning their actions with their core values. By integrating ACT with her systemic knowledge as an MFT, Natasha supports clients in addressing immediate challenges while fostering long-term growth and well-being. Her collaborative, evidence-based approach ensures clients feel supported and confident as they work toward their goals. As a leader in the intensive outpatient program (IOP) at Thousand Branches, Natasha is dedicated to providing care that empowers clients to navigate their mental health challenges with clarity and compassion.Connie Fredrick, LCSW, MSW
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Connie Fredrick, LCSW, MSW
Connie Fredrick is a Houston native. She has her undergraduate degree in psychology and master's degree in Social Work from Simmons University. Connie is an experienced leader and advocate in the mental health field, previously working in both inpatient and outpatient positions within UHS. Connie's passion and career purpose is teaching and serving underprivileged communities, as well as working to remove barriers and increase access to care through community partnerships and continuing education. Connie enjoys spending time with her family and visiting museums and historical places.Autumn Fancher, MA
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Autumn Fancher, MA
Autumn Fancher is a therapist with Thousand Branches Wellness at Arden Hills. She received her master’s degree from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota in counseling and psychological services and has worked in the mental health field for nearly five years. She has worked with numerous and diverse clients, having provided in-community interventions as part of ARMHS, as an outpatient therapist working with individuals and couples and within intensive residential treatment services. She has experience working with trauma, autism spectrum disorder and a wide range of depression and anxiety disorders. At this time Autumn is seeking to be licensed as an LPCC.Stephanie Oliver, LPC, ATR-P, CADC
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Stephanie Oliver, LPC, ATR-P, CADC
Stephanie brings a compassionate, creative and evidenced-based approach to her clinical work. With specialized training in art therapy and substance use treatment, she provides her clients with tailored therapeutic interventions that foster healing, resilience and self-discovery. Having worked in the field for several years, her approaches emphasize the importance of systems within our lives, both at the foundational and broader level. Stephanie’s expertise lies in guiding individuals through complex emotional landscapes, including trauma, addiction and co-occurring disorders, using art as a transformative tool for expression and growth. Dedicated to a collaborative and holistic perspective, Stephanie aims to empower clients to achieve the goals they set forth in the therapeutic setting. By integrating innovative therapeutic modalities with a deep commitment to empathy and understanding, she helps clients uncover their strengths and navigate life’s challenges with clarity and purpose.