About
Kristen, a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern, specializes in trauma-informed care and integrates expressive arts, mindfulness, and somatic healing to support individuals through anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. The practice provides individual and family counseling, as well as various therapeutic interventions such as EMDR, TF-CBT, and CPT. With a focus on the mind-body connection, Kristen's approach is grounded in feminist theory and human rights advocacy. She is passionate about uplifting mothers, children, and families, and believes in the power of connection, positive habits, and a holistic approach to foster healing and growth. With a background as a birth doula and positive parenting educator, Kristen brings warmth, humor, and a holistic perspective to her work. At Birchwood Counseling, clients can expect a safe and supportive environment to navigate life's challenges.
Insurance & payment
Birchwood Counseling accepts several insurance plans, including 1199SEIU, Aetna, APS Healthcare, BHS | Behavioral Health Systems, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, BlueCross and BlueShield, and Carebridge EAP.
- 1199SEIU
- Aetna
- APS Healthcare
- BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Carebridge EAP
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Medicaid
- Cigna
- ComPsych
- Concern
- Coventry
- Dayforce
- MultiPlan
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Health Net
- HealthPartners of MN and WI
- Humana
- Magellan Health
- MagnaCare
- Medica
- Medicare
- Military OneSource
- Molina Healthcare
- New Directions | Lucet
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- UnitedHealthcare
- PreferredOne
- Reliant
- Sagamore
- Sanford Health Plan
- TRICARE
- UMR
- Centene
- Wellfleet
- Anthem
- Zelis Healthcare
Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Individual Counseling
Kristen Dodds provides individual counseling services to support clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, neurodivergence, ADHD, life transitions, and family of origin concerns.
Family Counseling
Birchwood Counseling offers family counseling services to support families in navigating life's challenges and promoting healthy relationships.
Family Reunification
The practice provides family reunification services to support families in reuniting and rebuilding their relationships.
Clinical Supervision
Kristen Dodds offers clinical supervision services to support mental health professionals in their practice and professional development.
Animal Assisted Therapy
Birchwood Counseling offers animal-assisted therapy services to support clients in their healing and growth.
EMDR Therapy
The practice provides EMDR therapy services to support clients in processing and healing from traumatic experiences.