Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy
Therapy Type: Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy
MSW, LICSW
Andrea Patten,
Psychotherapist,
pronouns: she/her
Independent Contractor
As a contractor, this provider may set separate or additional policies outside of the standard clinic policies.
Practice Areas:
Therapy Types:
- Anchored Relational (formerly AIR Network)BrainspottingCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Developmental Needs Meeting StrategyEye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)Feminist TherapyFlash Technique (Predictive Processing Flash)Inference Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT)Interpersonal PsychotherapyMind-Body ApproachMindfulnessMotivational InterviewingMulticultural CounselingNarrative TherapyNervous System Regulation FocusPerson-Centered TherapyPlay TherapyPolyvagal Theory & SkillsPsychodynamic TherapySomatic PsychotherapyStrength-Based TherapySystemic ApproachTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)Trauma-Informed
About This Provider:
Andrea feels honored to provide a warm, safe, and compassionate space for clients to share their story and truly be heard. Andrea uses a collaborative approach with clients, and tailoring the therapy based on the client and client’s need. It is her belief that clients are the experts on their relationships, health, emotions, and body. Andrea is passionate about providing trauma-informed, holistic, mind-body, and culturally responsive care, and welcomes and affirms people of all backgrounds (ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, body size, neurotype, consensual relationship structure), consistent with her core value of social justice and dignity of all people. Andrea continues to pursue ongoing learning in areas of multiculturalism and diversity, including topics related to diversity and equity, LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, consensual relationship structures, and more. Andrea is also a Co-Owner, Board Approved Supervisor, as well as EMDRIA Certified EMDRD Therapist & Approved EMDR Trainer & Consultant, and Anchored Relational (formerly AIR Network) certified. Andrea has worked with children as young as 2 but is currently focused on adult work at this time.
Andrea maintains a small caseload of clients and typically works 3 partial days per week with clients and also manages various administrative and supervisory duties on top of seeing clients. Andrea Patten is a board approved supervisor, and has worked with individuals in pursuit of their LICSW and LPCC. Andrea provides supervision for Ellie Brice and Mai Lao in pursuit of their LICSW. Outside of Mindful Way Counseling, Andrea is also an EMDRIA approved Trainer through Midwest EMDR Training and provides Consultation for EMDR trainees and those seeking post-training support or certification.
Payment & Insurance Information:
For Private Pay Clients: Provider is a Fully Licensed clinician and charges the “Fully Licensed” Fee.
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We do not participate with or bill to Hennepin Health, Tricare, or Medicare Plans, even if a plan is associated with a company we are in network with, or if you have a secondary insurance with a company we are in network with.Â
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Experience: ​
Masters in Clinical Social Work, University of St. Thomas/College of St. Catherine
Bachelors in Psychology, University of Kansas
Andrea has been working in the mental health field since 2007. She has worked in a variety of mental health settings including in-home crisis stabilization, day treatment, school-based therapy, community mental health and private practice outpatient mental health settings. She has taught graduate level coursework in mental health diagnosis and assessment for a local MSW program. In addition to her clinical and admin work at Mindful Way, Andrea is also a Board Approved Supervisor for Clinical Social Workers and Professional Counselors and feels passionately about supporting folks as they are working toward independent licensure. She is also an EMDRIA approved Trainer with Midwest EMDR Training providing basic and advanced training, and is EMDRIA approved to provide EMDR Consultation to those in the basic training as well as those seeking post-training support or certification. Andrea enjoys teaching and supporting people in their learning and clinical growth.