Licensed by the Minnesota Board of Psychology since 2003

Professional Philosophy

I believe each individual has a unique combination of strengths; these strengths are to be identified and used to promote healing, health, and learning. I believe that everyone does the best they can with what they have, and if they are ready, they can also do better and feel better. A supportive, collaborative therapeutic relationship promotes healing and learning; it is also crucial to use research-based therapeutic strategies. Life is a gift; it takes practice to be mindful of it, to participate fully in it, and to build it to be what you want it to be.

My previous professional experiences include work in in-patient psychiatric units, group homes, client’s homes and schools, and community mental health centers. I have treated individuals with a wide variety of diagnoses, ranging from depression, post-traumatic stress, general and specific anxiety, bipolar disorders, mood dysregulation issues, borderline personality disorder, and schizophrenia, among others. I am on our state certified DBT team and am nationally certified by the Linehan Board of Certification™. I am also trained in EMDR to treat trauma and anxiety-related symptoms.

Academic Training

PhD. in Counseling Psychology 2001 from Indiana State University
with 2000 hour APA-approved Internship at Hamilton Center, Linton, IN

M.S. in Clinical Psychology 1996 from Northwestern State University of Louisiana
with a four-month Practicum at Pinecrest Development Center in Alexandria, LA

B.S. in Psychology 1994 from Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania
with concomitant employment at Brook Lane Psychiatric Center, Hagerstown, MD

Dr. Hoxmeier is available for speaking engagements, lectures, and community presentations on various topics.

To contact Dr. Hoxmeier, email info@riverstonepsych.com.