Counseling Approach and Clinical Focus:

After completing her Master’s degree, Kallie worked as an Intensive In-Home Therapist at the Village Family Service Center in Fargo, ND. Kallie was trained in different therapies to help families support their children, teach parents how to parent more effectively, work diligently to help families be successful, and help parents be more aware and understand their children’s needs. She focused on helping to prevent children being placed outside of the home, and for reunifying children back into their homes or the community. Kallie specializes in working with children and adolescents with ADHD, depression, anxiety, ODD, reactive attachment disorder, PTSD, and abuse. Kallie specializes in working with young children, adolescents, and teens, ages 2-18.

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Kallie has received additional training in Play Therapy techniques, TF-CBT, DC:0-5, CPT and Nurtured Heart. Her theoretical approach is based primarily on person centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). However, she uses different counseling techniques and theories in order to have the most effective outcome possible for each individual client. Many of these techniques utilize creativity such as art, sand tray, and play. Art and hands-on activities encourages people to express and understand their emotions and experiences differently. Kallie believes in using an empathetic and holistic approach that empowers individuals and families to find solutions to their problems and reach their self-determined goals.

A message from Kallie:

Welcome to the beginning of your new journey. I believe you are making a good decision. Therapy should be an inviting place where you feel welcomed and not judged. I am honored that you chose this process as your journey to healing and growth. 

Education:

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Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Psychology and Human Development and Family Science, North Dakota State University, Fargo, NDBachelor of Arts Master’s Degree of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND

Associations/Memberships:

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North Dakota Board of Counselor Examiners

Minnesota Board of Behavioral Therapy

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Provider email: Kallie@BirchwoodCounseling.com