Yael Gun-Goggins, MSW, LICSW
Bilingual, Bicultural Therapist
"Healing happens when individuals are seen and understood as their
whole person in a safe and therapeutic relationship.”
EDUCATION
Yael holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology and a master’s degree in social work, both from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus.
EXPERIENCE
For over a decade, Yael has worked with children, adolescents and adults in both English and Spanish. Yael has extensive experience in doing trauma work, including using EMDR with children, adolescents and adults. Her years of work with diverse populations have led to the deep understanding of the need to look at and work with an individual’s entire context as an essential part of their treatment.
CERTIFICATIONS
Yael has specialized training in PracticeWise Managing and Adapting Practice (MAP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
MENTAL HEALTH APPROACH
In therapy, Yael takes a relational approach that focuses on process and using the therapeutic relationship to reach clinical goals. She meets clients where they are at, works collaboratively to understand struggles and uses a supportive, strength-based approach to encourage movement toward goals. Grounded on attachment and developmental theory, Yael’s experience working with people across the lifespan aids in creating a full picture of an individual, taking into account both the present and the past and how they are impacting their presenting concerns. Incorporating this lens into therapeutic work leads to exploring all parts of identity and making them salient in their therapeutic experience.
Her approach, customized for each person’s needs, focuses on creating safe, supportive relationships, opening space to explore difficulties and paving the way for change. She is passionate about working with clients in their journey to building healthier, fulfilling lives.
CURRENT PRACTICE
Yael uses a variety of interventions in session depending on client's presentation. Clinical presentations include but are not limited to; anxiety, depression, adjustment, attachment difficulties, identity development, immigration and acculturation and trauma work. One of Yael’s passions is working with individuals incorporating identity development work.
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