Kyan Bodden, LICSW
Therapist
My specialties:
- Psychology
A referral may be needed for this provider.
Professional interests:
- Psychotherapy services for adults 18+ including intake
- Diagnostic assessments
- Life transition stressors
- Eating Disorders
- Grief and loss
- Mood Disorders
- CBT-i
- Trauma
Practice philosophy: As a relational therapist, I believe that connection and belonging are critical factors in regard to overall health. Therapy is an important component of care, especially in an integrative medical setting. Cultural humility is one of my core values, and my practice is person-centered, strengths-based, trauma informed, and solution-focused.
What are you passionate about and why? I'm passionate about providing patient-centered care; structuring therapy around individual needs while considering essential factors like environment, family/chosen family, community, connection, and sense of belonging.
If you weren't a health care provider, what would you be? A food writer and traveler, or a park ranger
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? As a transracially adopted person, I understand the complex nuances of attachment, relationship, and identity. There was a significant gap in mental health support in my community, and that's where I began this work. Since then, I have developed my practice to serve a broad and diverse range of needs.
What is something you have learned from your patients? I've learned the importance of humility and vulnerability in building the therapeutic relationship. I have a deep respect for the courage it takes to engage in therapy and ask for what you need.
What is one of the challenges of this career you enjoy? And why? Holding space for everyone no matter what they're bringing to the therapy space is a great challenge.
What are you most proud of? I am most proud of my children.
What are a few of your personal achievements? I completed the YWCA Women's Triathlon twice!
Credentials
- LICSW
Board-certified specialties
- Psychology
Years of experience
- 18
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)