Ms. Kristy L Burgess, LMFT

EMDR Certified Therapist

About Me

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT), certified by the Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy since 2013 and Minnesota Board Approved Supervisor since 2017. I am also an EMDRIA Certified Therapist through Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA). I earned my Bachelors of Arts in Psychology at the University of Northern Iowa and my Masters of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy at Argosy University- Twin Cities. I have years of experience integrating crystal healing, essential oils, sound healing, and intuition into my practice as a therapist. My formal professional mental health training paired with my training and experience in holistic practices allows for understanding and integration of holistic practices to better your overall mental health by releasing what no longer serves you and embracing your true self.

Education & Experience

Masters of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Argosy University I worked for many years with male clients who have Sexually Offended in a prison setting. I worked in a private practice setting for a few years with clients 17-80, male and female on an individual and couples counseling basis. In 2017, I was trained in EMDR and have practiced since then using the EMDR protocols. In 2018, I began working at a women's prison and worked with solely with adult women with complex trauma and dissociative disorders. I have furthered my knowledge of EMDR in areas of complex trauma and dissociation, use of somatic psychology, and early trauma protocols. I am currently rebuilding a private practice and taking clients. I have worked with depression, anxiety, PTSD, Dissociation, mood disorders, psychosis, relationship issues, sexual abuse, sexual perpetration, and other traumas.

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

Minnesota Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. EMDRIA

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Addictions
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Family Issues
  • Gender Identity
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Moral Injury
  • Personality Disorders
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychotic Disorders
  • Somatic Issues
  • Spirituality

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • Couples

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Sliding Scale