Emma Virden (she/her)

LICSW
Accepting Clients

I help children, adults, and families process trauma, reduce overwhelm, and feel more connected, steady, and understood.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oakdale, MN

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

My clients often feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns they can’t quite shift. Some are navigating anxiety or trauma, while others are parents trying to better support their child. I work with children, adults, and caregivers who want to understand what’s underneath their experiences and move toward feeling more steady, connected, and supported.

My Background and Approach

My background includes working with children, adults, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, and emotional overwhelm. I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a structured approach that helps process distressing experiences in a way that feels contained and manageable. I take a relational, trauma-informed approach grounded in the belief that healing happens through connection. Together, we focus on understanding how past experiences and current patterns are linked, while building awareness and tools that support meaningful change. With children, I incorporate somatic and play-based approaches to help them express emotions and build regulation skills. I also work closely with caregivers to support connection and consistency outside of sessions.

Why I am a Good Fit for You

You might be a good fit to work with me if you’re looking for a space that feels steady, thoughtful, and genuinely supportive—not rushed or overly clinical. Many of the people I work with are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward, even if things look “fine” on the outside. I tend to work well with clients who want to better understand themselves, not just manage symptoms. If you’re open to exploring patterns, making sense of your experiences, and building a more grounded way of moving through your life, we’ll likely work well together. For parents, I offer a collaborative approach that supports both you and your child, helping you feel more confident and connected in your role.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Accelerated Resolution Therapy Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment Theory
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Relational Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Parenting Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Adoption Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Infertility
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Veterans/Military Service
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • ComPsych
  • Medicaid
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • UMR
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Champus Tricare
  • Medica Health Plans
  • Health Partners
  • Healthpartners
  • BlueCross of Minnesota Medicaid
  • Minnesota Medical Assistance
  • UCare
  • Medica
  • Hennepin Health
  • Evernorth
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Blue Plus (Blue Cross) members
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Languages: English

Info

Email Emma
7250 Hudson Blvd. N., Suite 205
Oakdale, MN 55128

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