Abby Petersen
Outpatient Mental Health Practitioner
MSW
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Year Joined: 2023
Years of Experience: 2
Education
Bethel University - BA
University of St. Thomas - MSW
University of St. Thomas School of Law - JD
Areas of Experience
More About Abby Petersen
Clinical Interests:
My primary clinical interests are working with clients age 14 and older who are experiencing personality disorders, trauma disorders, conduct disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD), and anxiety disorders. Additionally, I have a law degree and am interested in working with clients who are involved with the criminal justice system.
Clinical Approach:
I take a humanist approach that is focused on the client and what the client wants to achieve. We are all the experts of our own experiences and are doing the best we can with what we have. I draw from cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, emotionally-focused therapy and am always learning more theoretical approaches.
Hobbies:
I enjoy reading, listening to podcasts, playing The Sims, and laughing with friends. I have two literary cats who are named after characters from Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights.