Mandy Wannarka, LICSW, PMH-C, RYT-200
(she/her)
Preferred Name: Mandy
About Me
Every day I have the honor to bear witness to people’s triumphs and struggles through my work as a psychotherapist. My interest in perinatal work originated when I began my graduate internship on a women’s health floor at a metro hospital. There I supported parents experiencing expected and unexpected outcomes including extended hospitalizations. As I started my own family, I felt the call to continue this work deepen. I transitioned to another area hospital and provided support to families who had admissions to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Education & Experience
I have a Master of Social Work degree from the University of St Thomas. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and working towards EMDR certification. I am certified in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
I am a board member for Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Minnesota which is the state chapter for Postpartum Support International.
Specialty Area
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Depression
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Stress Management
Population Served
- Adults
- First Responders
- Underserved
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- Magellan Health
- Medicaid
- UnitedHealth
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