Catherine Jaksha

Catherine Jaksha is a Mental Health Therapist MA, LPCC, LADC at Nystrom & Associates, Ltd., with experience dating back to November 2020. Prior to this role, Catherine served as a Co-Occurring MI/CD Counselor at NUWAY from December 2017 to November 2020, where responsibilities included individual case management, assessment, and treatment planning for clients with co-occurring substance abuse and mental health issues. Catherine's career began in education, working as an Educator for Minneapolis Public Schools from August 1991 to August 2014, focusing on creating inclusive curricula and facilitating active learning. Catherine holds a Master of Arts in Addiction Counseling: Advanced Practice from Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School and a Master in Education, Curriculum and Instruction from St. Mary’s University.