About Karin Lyon, MA, LPCC

My clients say the counseling process with me is compassionate, collaborative, supportive and can even be fun! They also say I'm the kind of person it's easy to just sit down and start sharing with. I spend a lot of time getting to know my clients and building a real relationship, I want you to feel known, accepted and cared for. You are the expert on your life and your concerns, my goal is to join your process and give you tools and resources to help with what you're going through. ​

I have been providing counseling services in a number of settings since 2012, including private practice, college counseling center and mental health coaching through health insurance. Outside of private practice I served as a coach for Cigna Behavioral Health, supporting individuals working through substance use, depression, bipolar and anxiety as well as parents of children with autism. ​

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Education and Experience

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology - Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL
• Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology - Bethel University, St. Paul, MN

Continuing Education:

• Art and Therapeutic Play - Bethel University, St. Paul, MN
• Theories and Techniques in Play Therapy - Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
• Advanced Play Therapy - Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN​
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Training through PESI
  
• Immanuel Prayer Approach Training Levels 1 and 2
  

Credentials and Associations

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor through the MN Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy
Registered Play Therapist with the Association for Play Therapy
Member of Minnesota Play Therapy Association
Member of Minnesota Association of Christian Counselors
Member of American Counseling Association