Andrea Patten

Andrea Patten is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Fridley, Minnesota, in the greater Minneapolis metropolitan area. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Kansas in 2007 and her Master of Social Work from the University of St. Thomas and St. Catherine University in 2009, subsequently achieving EMDRIA Certification as an EMDR Therapist in 2016. Patten now holds the full complement of EMDRIA credentials as a Certified Therapist, Approved Consultant, and Approved Trainer, serving in the latter capacity through the Midwest Center for EMDR Training. She practices at Mindful Way Counseling, where she maintains a carefully managed clinical caseload while dedicating significant professional energy to training, supervision, and consultation. Her consultation practice encompasses individual, dyad, and group formats, with specialized expertise in complex trauma and dissociative presentations. Patten also serves as a Board Approved supervisor for clinicians pursuing LPC, LPCC, and LICSW licensure tracks, reflecting her commitment to developing the next generation of trauma-focused practitioners in the upper Midwest.