Kayla O'Connell, LPCC, PMH-C
(She/Her)
About Me
Kayla has been working in the mental health field for over 15 years. She began her career working with children and families with a focus on supporting those who have experienced trauma and household dysfunction. In 2020, Kayla's experiences as a new mother coupled with the limited mental health resources for postpartum parents in Northern Minnesota spurred a new passion and she became a Certified Perinatal Mental Health specialist. Kayla has a special interest in working with birthing people who have experienced birth trauma, perinatal grief and loss, as well postpartum depression and anxiety.
Education & Experience
*Licensed Processional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
*Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist (PMH-C)
*EMDR Trained
*Master of Science in Education (MSEd) - University of Wisconsin Superior
*Bachelor of Applied Science, (BAS) - University of Minnesota Duluth
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
*Postpartum Support International Member
*Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Minnesota Member
*Perinatal Mental Health Consultant for St. Louis County, Duluth, MN
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Depression
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Children (4-12)
- LGBTQ+
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding Scale
- UnitedHealth
UCare, Medica, Optum, Health Partners