ABOUT US
Elevate Behavioral Health is run by Laurie D. Bjustrom, PhD, a licensed child and adolescent psychologist, and Emmy Flegner, LPC, a licensed professional counselor. Dr. Bjustrom and Ms. Flegner co-facilitate social skills classes for tweens, teens, and their parents/caregivers. Both Dr. Bjustrom and Ms. Flegner are certified PEERS® for Adolescents providers.
Psychologist
Laurie D. Bjustrom, PhD
Dr. Bjustrom is a licensed clinical psychologist. She received her doctoral degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Educational Psychology and her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Psychology.
Dr. Bjustrom has experience working in schools, outpatient mental health clinics, and hospital settings providing assessment and intervention services to children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. She received specialized training in neurodevelopmental disabilities as a Leadership in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disorders (LEND) trainee at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
Therapist
Emmy Flegner, LPC
Emmy Flegner is a Licensed Professional Counselor with exceptional experience with individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression and a wide range of mental health disorders and developmental disabilities. She has worked in a variety of settings including residential treatment, in-home, and outpatient clinical services. She has extensive training in treating anxiety, trauma, behavior treatment, and play therapy.
Emmy received her undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and her Master of Science degree in Community Counseling from Concordia University. She has been working with clients with a wide range of mental health disorders and developmental disabilities for over 20 years.


