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Kimberly Blackwelder
Clinical Director
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been working in the field of social work and mental health since 2010. My primary focus is helping people recover from traumatic events through the use of Somatic Experience, EQUUSOMA, Animal Assisted Interventions, and EMDR. I believe in the power of the human animal connection to facilitate growth and healing for both humans and animals. I have two horses, two dogs, and three guinea pigs. When I'm not spending time with my animals and my family I enjoy lazy afternoons with a good book, rock concerts, and traveling.
Insurances I Accept:
Aetna, BCBS, CHP+, Cigna, Humana, Kaiser, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Pay, and United
Issues I Treat:
- Trauma, Relationship Stressors, Life Stressors, Adjustment/Change, Anxiety, Attachment Struggles, Depression
Populations I Serve:
- Helpers, Adults, Active Duty, Veterans and Their Families, All Genders
Professional Background:
Education
- Master of Social Work - Colorado State University
Bachelor of Social Work - Colorado State University
Training
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Cognitive Processing Therapy
Exposure and Response Prevention
EMDR
Acudetox
BST
Animal Assisted Interventions - including equine assisted psychotherapy
Energy psychology techniques
Certifications:
Animals and Human Health Certification from The Institute for Human Animal Connection at Denver University
ESP certification from EQUUSOMA
Somatic Experience Practitioner
Brainspotting Practitioner
Previous Employment
- Clinician: CSUP Counseling Center
Clinician: DOC Social Worker
Clinician: CMHIP
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