Kelsey McKanna, LICSW
Perinatal Psychotherapist
My specialties:
- Psychology
A referral may be needed for this provider.
Professional interests:
- Perinatal mental health
- Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
- Birth trauma
- Transition to parenthood
- Pregnancy and infant loss
- Fertility challenges
- High-risk pregnancies and diagnoses of fetal anomalies
- Parents with children in the NICU
- Eating disorders in the perinatal period
Practice philosophy: My work as a therapist is rooted in my appreciation for authentic human connection and dedication to reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness.
What are you passionate about and why? I am passionate about building meaningful therapeutic relationships in which patients can express their concerns without fear of judgment.
If you weren't a health care provider, what would you be? An archaeologist
What is one of the challenges of this career you enjoy? And why? My job requires exploration of my own values, perceptions, and biases. I think this ongoing process has helped me learn to look for nuance in difficult situations.
Credentials
- LICSW
Specialties
- Psychology
Personal interests
- Reading
- Spending time outdoors
- Spending time with friends
- Trivia
Educational institutions
- University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Current licenses and certifications
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Years of experience
- 4
Hospital affiliations
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
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