Founded in 2014, Integrity Counseling started off as one provider, Bridgit Pankonin, LPCC with a vision to help create better futures for her clients. Since then, Integrity Counseling has grown to a group of providers, contributing a bigger variety of services and more counseling sessions.
We know healthy businesses, communities and people thrive on intentional change. We want to come alongside you and help write a better story for your future.
Integrity Counseling Location
Perham, MN
Make an appointment with one of our providers at our office in Perham, MN.
Address
Integrity Counseling
720 3rd Avenue SE Suite 4
Perham, MN 56573 map
218-422-6131
Fax: 218-346-2060
Hours
Mon-Thu by appointment
Meet our Team
Bridgit A. Pankonin, M.A., LPCC, CCMHC, BC-TMH
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
BA Psychology Southwest Minnesota State University
MA Forensic Psychology University of North Dakota
MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling Adams State University
Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Certified Telemental Health Provider
Bridgit is the Clinical Supervisor for Integrity Counseling and oversees all operations for the business to ensure all clients of Integrity Counseling receive the best level of care possible.
Adriene Wade Harms, MS
M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Adriene has provided mental health services for children, teens, and adults with a targeted focus on teaching clients to better manage mental health symptoms and learn to self-regulate. She has experience in dealing with individuals who are faced with crisis-level events and high-risk symptoms, providing crisis assessments in-home, and operating as a veteran on-call worker for the Otter Tail County and Becker County Crisis Teams in emergency settings.
Adriene supports a mindful approach to mental health challenges. She subscribes to the notion that every individual is able to learn how to empower themselves and establish healthy goals in order to lead a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle.
Mary-Bianca Fairbanks
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Chicago State University
Mary-Bianca Fairbanks, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Minnesota who provides
virtual therapy for adolescents (12+) and adults. She is currently working toward advanced
licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).
Mary-Bianca is a Christian therapist whose faith informs her commitment to compassion, dignity, and hope in the healing process. She welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and belief systems, and faith or spirituality can be integrated into therapy when desired by the client.
Her work focuses on helping individuals develop emotional regulation skills, challenge limiting narratives, process past experiences, and build a life that feels meaningful and worth living.
Mary-Bianca integrates approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Polyvagal-informed interventions, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to support growth and
resilience.
She works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, and has
experience supporting couples using principles from the Gottman Method to strengthen communication and connection.
Her approach is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based, equipping clients with practical tools for lasting change.
Chelsea Speer (she/her)
M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Chelsea brings over a decade of experience in leadership, regulatory compliance, and project management, which informs her organized, ethical, and thoughtful approach to counseling.
Chelsea practices from a person-centered, trauma-informed perspective and integrates evidence-based strategies to support clients in navigating emotional challenges and personal growth. Her professional background in regulated industries has strengthened her commitment to ethical care, confidentiality, and integrity in therapeutic relationships.
She is actively exploring doctoral programs as part of her long-term vision in the mental health field and is passionate about continued learning and development within the profession.
Outside of session, Chelsea enjoys spending time with her two children, connecting with nature, and starting her mornings with a coffee and quiet reflection.
Cassie Wahl
Graduate Student (under supervision), Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Cassie is currently pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Adams State University and is completing her internship under licensed supervision at Integrity Counseling. With more than a decade of experience in children’s ministry, she brings a passion for supporting individuals and families through seasons of growth, challenge, and change.
Cassie recognizes the importance of each person’s values, beliefs, and unique story in the counseling process. Her faith informs her approach while honoring each client’s individual experiences, goals, and autonomy. She strives to create a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered.
Cassie primarily works from a person-centered, family-focused approach and incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies when appropriate. She believes meaningful growth can happen when clients are met with empathy, acceptance, and practical tools for navigating life’s challenges.
Outside of counseling, Cassie enjoys spending time with her husband and four children, having long conversations with friends on the patio, and enjoying time together on the lake.
Kristen Brown
Office Manager/Receptionist
Kristen Brown is our Office manager/Receptionist. She has been in the healthcare field for over 15 years working with the elderly. She is now assisting and helping every age in many ways. She and her husband are raising their 2 young children in the Perham area. They live in the country between the beautiful Minnesota lakes. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and being outdoors as much as possible.