Healing doesn’t mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls our lives.

~ Akshay Dubay

Tracey Wilkins, MSW, LICSW

Co-founder and President and Therapist

Sometimes people are hurting, confused and unsure where to turn. They are often afraid to seek help because they don’t think anyone will understand and they feel alone with their pain. They may be afraid of being judged as they have so many times in their lives. Or they simply don’t believe their lives can improve.

Simply put, I believe in everyone’s capacity to heal. It is important to be in a safe and respectful environment free from judgment to do the necessary work. I am passionate about partnering with people to break down barriers to healing and finding ways to build hope.

You can’t escape the fact that the brain and body have a significant role in emotions and mental health, therefore, I have a holistic approach in my work that includes nutrition, movement, mindfulness and other holistic methods to improve the functioning of the brain and body. The work will draw from DBT, CBT, EMDR, Ego State and sensorimotor and other somatic therapies. I believe strongly in evidence-based strategies so it is a mission of mine to stay abreast of the research for treatment modalities, though I am also open to incorporating healing strategies without the means for empirical research. My goal is to find a way to effectively help people build or restore their lives to the fullest capacity in whatever way we can.

Specialty Areas

Trauma and Abuse * Post-traumatic stress * Borderline Personality Disorder * Substance abuse * Dissociative Disorders * Stress Management * Depression * Anxiety * Women’s Issues * SPMI

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  • 27 years of clinical experience with adults with a broad range of issues
  • Master of Social Work received in 1996 from Barry University in Miami, FL
  • Completed Intensive Training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy through Behavioral Tech, LLC
  • Completed EMDR training through EMDR Institute, Inc
  • Trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and several holistic and traditional trauma-specific modalities
  • Visiting Assistant Professor at Macalester College, St. Paul, MN
  • Adjunct Faculty at University of Minnesota School of Social Work MSW Program
  • Presenter for National and Regional conferences on topics of Borderline Personality Disorder, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment
  • Consultant and trainer for local agencies and hospitals in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Borderline Personality Disorder and Trauma-Informed Care
  • Participated in numerous workgroups and committees in partnership with Ramsey County Community Mental Health
  • Appointed Provider Member of Ramsey County Mental Health Citizens Advisory Council for three consecutive terms
  • Guest Lecturer at Macalester College and University of Minnesota, in topics of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma treatment and Community Mental Health
  • Field Instructor for St. Catherine University/University of St. Thomas and University of Minnesota
  • 21 years of clinical supervision and program management experience
  • Developed and supervised several community mental health programs, including ACT, Adult Foster Care, DBT program and community-based chemical dependency treatment
  • Approved supervisor for Minnesota Board of Social Work
  • Member of National Association of Social Workers

For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.

 ~ Nelson Mandela