Licensed Psychologist
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“I know choosing a therapist can be difficult. I like to provide an atmosphere that is collaborative and free of judgment.
My goal is to help people understand their thoughts, feelings, and behavior as they move toward change and meet their goals while using techniques shown effective by research. I'm a therapist who enjoys working with a variety of concerns. I have particular experience working with people in the LGBT community, along with people diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I also enjoy supervising the development of therapists-in-training.
As a result of how I work, clients feel understood and accepted. This is balanced with a focus on changing what is needed. This balance results in people meeting their goals, feeling more confident, and experiencing decreased worry.”
Services Provided at MCP
Individual Psychotherapy for Adults and Adolescents (14+)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group and Individual Therapy
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Prolonged Exposure (PE) for PTSD
Exposure and Response Prevention (EXRP) for OCD
Clinical Supervision, Consultation, and Training (including LP, LPC and LPCC licensure)
Areas of Clinical Interest
In addition to the services listed above, interests include: LGBTQ+ Issues; Substance Use Disorders, & Psychological Ethics
Education
Psy.D., University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, MN)
M.A., University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, MN)
B.S., Psychology, University of Wisconsin (River Falls, WI)
Professional/Academic Affiliations
Member: Minnesota Psychological Association (MPA)
Member: American Psychological Association (APA)
Academic Training
Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Canvas Health/Human Services Inc. (Oakdale, MN 2006-2007)
Internship: University Counseling and Consulting Services, University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN 2005-2006)
Assessment Practicum: Metropolitan Community Mental Health Center (St. Paul, MN 2004)
Therapy Practicum: Neighborhood Involvement Program (Minneapolis MN, 2003-2004 and 2001-2002)
Specialized Training
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Practice Improvement Program, Behavioral Tech, LLC/Minnesota Department of Human Services (2010-2011)
Psychological Testing and Assessment, Canvas Health/Human Services Inc. (Oakdale, MN 2007-2011)
Exposure and Response Prevention for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (EXRP), Tracey Lichner, Ph.D. (May 2014)
Prolonged Exposure for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Tracey Lichner, Ph.D. (May 2016)