Kim Aspen
(They/Them/Theirs)
Pre-Licensed Professional
Hey, I’m Kim! I’m a queer, AuDHD therapist that likes to use a trauma-focused lens. Let’s work together to figure out what best serves you.
My therapeutic approach centers around individuality and celebrating differences. People are complex beings and therapy is not "one size fits all." Building a strong, therapeutic relationship through open communication is important to me, so let's work together to figure out what best serves you. I like to take a trauma-focused approach and highlight your strengths, but I will also help challenge thoughts and encourage your growth. I have a straight-forward communication style and a no-bullshit approach to therapy, but I also strongly believe that humor and laughter are essential elements of a safe, therapeutic environment. Your jokes, sarcasm, and expletives are all 100% welcome here! I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, sex and kink positive, pro-choice, polyamory/ENM-aligned, and believe in Health at Every Size (HAES). I also stand in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and Palestine. Change is an exhausting journey and it’s never easy, but my goal is to create a safe space where your successes are celebrated and setbacks are met with compassion. I’m so excited to see your growth! :)
Practice hours (CDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Gender Identity
- Personality Disorders
- Polyamorous relationship
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Identity
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
Special groups
- Neurodivergent people
- People who identify as queer
- Transgender
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Eclectic Approaches
- Humanistic Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Wide doorway
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Step-free entry
- Flat path to the front door
- Service animals allowed
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
Getting around
- Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
Settling in
- Wide entry to clinician space
- Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$185 — $200per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Minnesota
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Minnesota
- Health Partners – Minnesota
- Medica Health Plans – Minnesota
- Minnesota Medical Assistance – Minnesota
- Optum – Minnesota
- Preferred One – Minnesota
- UCare – Minnesota
- United Health Care – Minnesota
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
LPCC
Britta Svihel
1104, Minnesota
Education
Grand Canyon University
MS (Master of Science), 2023
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Winona State University
BA (Bachelor of Arts), 2018