Tracy Kaye Swanson, MA, LPCC

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Director of Communications

 

CONTACT INFO

651-242-9608 ext. 2030

or

tkswanson@integratedlifecounseling.com

About

Tracy brings compassion and warmth to therapy. She focuses on individuals and their innate value and worth while working from a competency based approach. She works collaboratively to explore the adaptive ways individuals have found to exist and live in the world. Within her perspective, it is imperative to find and use all of the resources that an individual has to engage with themselves and in the world.

Tracy is certified in the AIR Network Model of working with clients (click here for information) and trained in EMDR (click here for information). The AIR Network Model uses neurobiology, development and a competency based approach to assist individuals in finding compassionate ways to interact with themselves and in the world. This model is especially helpful when current patterns of thinking and interacting are getting in the way of engaging in life and relationships. It is a model that works very well for individuals who have experienced trauma, complex trauma and dissociation.

Tracy has experience working with children, adolescents, families, people involved with the justice system, church groups and individuals/families who have experienced trauma. She particularly enjoys working with individuals who’ve experienced trauma, therapists, individuals working to deconstruct their religion/faith and Christians. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Intercultural Studies from Crown College and her Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from Bethel University. She also holds a Masters level certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy. Prior to working in the mental health field she was a full time pastor and maintains her pastoral license.

In her free time Tracy enjoys spending time with family and friends, being in nature, biking, hiking, reading, exploring, cooking and learning new things.

Education

Tracy completed her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at Bethel University in 2007 and her Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Bethel University – Seminary in 2009.  Prior to working in the counseling field, Tracy worked as a licensed minister from 2001 through 2005 and continues to maintain her pastoral licensure.

 

Special Areas of Interest Include:

  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Self-Esteem
  • Communication & Conflict Resolution
  • Couples work
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Emotional Dysregulation
  • Family and Relationship Issues
  • Life Transitions
  • Faith Based
  • Grief and Loss
  • OCD
  • Parenting Concerns
  • PTSD
  • Trauma
  • Complex Trauma/Dissociation
  • EMDR
  • Panic
  • Spirituality
  • Christian Counseling

Licensure, Certifications, Affiliations &
Evidence Based Specialties

  • MN Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy; License # cc00241
  • Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Licensed Minister with International Church of the Foursquare Gospel
  • EMDR Therapist
  • Member of EMDRIA
  • Certified AIR Network Model therapist
  • Prepare/Enrich training
  • Member Minnesota Women in Psychology
  • Certified Adaptive Internal Relational (AIR) Network Model Therapist

Accepted Insurance

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • HealthPartners
  • Cigna
  • Magellan
  • BHP
  • Medica/UBH/UBH EAP/Optum
  • SelectCare
  • Minnesota MA
  • Preferred One
  • Value Options
  • Compsych
  • Aetna
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Tricare
  • UCare
We recommend you call your insurance company to ensure accurate information about your coverage.
Private pay is available for those not utilizing insurance.  A sliding fee scale may be an option with some of our providers.
We are unable to bill Medicare, even in collaboration with another insurance plan.