About

Annika is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a client centered approach to therapy. She focuses on collaborating with clients while working towards their individual goals. Using a strength-based approach to therapy she works with clients to identify strengths and skills that can improve their current life.
Annika believes that it is important in therapy to have a solid client/therapist relationship.  To do so, she strives to have her clients feel heard and respected, understands her clients through their life experiences and perspectives, and builds a strong foundation of trust.  Annika's approach is direct and supportive, providing guidance and gentle challenges for the client.

In 2011, Annika completed her Master's of Social Work degree from the University of St Thomas in Minnesota and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).  Annika has worked with a wide variety of clients. Her experience includes working in a medical setting on the organ transplant unit, residential treatment facility with co-occurring disorders focusing on young adults, and youth groups.  For the last 10 years Annika has been working in the public schools with students and families. Within the school system Annika has worked with teens addressing: anxiety, depression, peer/family conflict, substance use/abuse, and law enforcement. Her expertise includes youth, teens, family systems, relationship and individual problems, depression and anxiety issues, crisis intervention, working toward motivation to change.

When not working, Annika loves spending time with her family, being outdoors, cooking and getting in time for a good movie or tv series.