Christy Wilkie, LCSW
Christy provides therapy for children, adolescents, and young adults who have complex behavioral health issues. She combines her extensive clinical expertise with a belief in kids, and has a unique ability to find and develop their strengths. Christy works hard to be an ideal therapist for each patient and to do what is best to fit their needs.
Education and Training
Christy earned a master’s degree in Social Work from Indiana University–Purdue University in Indianapolis, IN. She is certified in Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress (SPARCS).
“The attitudes and personalities of people who work at Dakota Family Services are very optimistic and positive, and I think that rubs off on everybody that walks through the door.”
—Christy Wilkie
Specialties and Training
Christy provides cognitive behavioral therapy augmented with motivational interviewing and psychoeducation, but is trained in other modalities as well. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults struggling with:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- ADHD
- Chronic Stress
- Trauma
- Personality Disorders
Aside from being a therapist, Christy is a:
- Music lover
- Adventurer
- Vikings fan
- Traveler
- Runner
- Golfer
- Fierce friend
