Our Team

Andrea J Martin, LPCC-S, CCTP
Counselor, Owner

Andrea is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and founder of Soul Survivor. She graduated from the University of North Dakota in 1991 with a master’s degree in community counseling and a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She has provided professional counseling and advocacy services to survivors of trauma/personal injury crimes for 30 years.  Andrea is a North Dakota Certified Counseling Supervisor and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with the International Association of Trauma Professionals.

Andrea’s counseling services include abuse recovery, traumatic grief, persistent depression, anxiety, and relationship and family issues.

Andrea has provided training on trauma response and recovery to a variety of professional and community groups including human service professionals, the ND Bar Association, and medical and criminal justice personnel. She provided training at the ND Law Enforcement Training Academy from 1997-2001 while employed as the Assistant Director of the North Dakota Council on Abused Women’s Services/Coalition Against Sexual Assault in ND.  Andrea is also a trained family law mediator.

Andrea is a former board president and member of Prevent Child Abuse ND, a former advisory board member of the Dakota Children’s Advocacy Center, a former domestic violence offender treatment provider at Lutheran Social Services, and former advisory member to the Family Safety Center and a former clinical supervisor for the Heartview Foundation. Andrea is a current member of PULSE (local domestic and sexual abuse task force) and the ND Attorney General’s Sex Offender Risk Assessment Committee and Drug and Violent Crime Policy Board.

Jenise Wilson, LPCC-S
Counselor

Jenise is a graduate of the University of Mary where she received her bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2011 and her master’s degree in counseling in 2014. She is a graduate of Walden University where she obtained her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision in 2020. Jenise is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a ND Certified Clinical Supervisor. She uses an integrative approach to help empower and support her clients to achieve their goals and overcome challenges and traumatic experiences.

Jenise has advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She has experience in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Jenise’s areas of expertise include therapy for mood and behavioral concerns, personality disorders, relationship issues, and trauma. She has experience working with adolescents and adults, along with family counseling experience.

Jenise is a faculty member and Counseling Internship Program Director at the University of Mary, Bismarck ND. She is Soul Survivor’s lead clinical supervisor for advanced licensure.

Jenise is an active member of the North Dakota Counseling Association and serves as the Executive Director. She is a member of the American Counseling Association, America Mental Health Counseling Association, and the North Dakota Mental Health Counseling Association. She is former board member of Invisible Innocence (safe and sheltering services for human trafficking survivors) and a former board member of the Stilettos.

Mandy Herberholz, LPCC, PMH-C
Counselor

Mandy is a 2021 graduate of the University of Mary, Bismarck, ND where she earned her master’s degree in Counseling. Mandy is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with advanced training in perinatal mood disorders, and certification in crisis intervention.

Mandy’s counseling experience includes working with the ND Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation, Mindful Health Counseling and Wellness, and the United Way Homeless Shelter.  Mandy is a talented therapist working toward advanced.

Mandy is trained in various methods of mental health treatment and practice.  Mandy’s areas of expertise include therapy for perinatal mood disorders, trauma, and emotional and mood concerns. She uses evidenced based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, as well as person-centered approaches to empower and motivate her clients in meeting their mental health goals.

Mandy was the co-chair for the North Dakota Children of Incarcerated Parents Initiative.  She successfully secured the ND Governor’s Proclamation for Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week in May each year.

Mandy is a current member of several ND and local boards and committees including the American Counseling Association, ND Governor’s Workforce Development Committee, North Dakota Counseling Association, Bismarck Chamber of Commerce, Bismarck Youth Professional Network, and the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals.

Michelle Bohlander
Office Manager

Michelle joined Soul Survivor Counseling Services in November 2021. She has an extensive background in customer service, retail and office management. She manages insurance processing and the fiscal operations of Soul Survivor. Michelle is the mom of 3 children and married to Craig, a first responder. She enjoys fun family adventures, time with her horses, Sweets, Buddy, and Tango, her poodle mix Kylie, her mini poodle Buster (who also rides horse), her friends, gardening, cooking and reading.