Kristin Dahland, LCSW
Clinical Director & Therapist
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Practice Location:
Willow Lawn & Virtual
Ages Treated:
Children & Adolescents: 3+
Adults: 18+
Primary Areas of Clinical Interest & Expertise:
· Eating disorders/ body image, specifically within the LGBTQIA population
· EMDR
· Tweens/ Teens
Background:
Kristin Dahland is one of the Clinical Directors at RCC and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. She enjoys working with individuals facing a variety of challenges including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, self-esteem/ body image, trauma, eating disorders, and disordered eating. Through her previous experience in acute inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient settings, Kristin has found that individuals make their most significant progress when encouraged to be an active part of their recovery. Utilizing a variety of techniques, she enjoys challenging others to challenge themselves. Kristin is fully trained in EMDR and utilizes this highly intentional therapeutic modality alongside expressive arts and creative techniques to hold space for clients to find the most accessible version of therapy for them. Kristin works with adolescents/teens and adults and is a LGBTQIA+ competent and affirming provider; she is a Certified Transgender Care Specialist through ITCA. As a board approved supervisor through the Virginia Board of Social Work, Kristin also enjoys providing licensure supervision for supervisees in social work. Kristin is passionate about helping others acknowledge their self-worth and is committed to providing an environment in which individuals feel safe, comfortable, seen, and heard.
Kristin also serves as the Director of Operations for Wild Oaks - RCC's intensive outpatient program for the treatment of adults with eating disorders. She has been instrumental in applying her knowledge, training, and eating disorder expertise to the Wild Oaks treatment curriculum design and daily operations.
When not working, Kristin enjoys spending time with friends, getting dirty at the ceramics studio, listening to audiobooks, and spending time with her dog, Felix, about whom she's always happy to engage in conversation.
Education:
Master of Social Work (Clinical Concentration) - Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) – Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Licenses and Certifications:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (VA)- #0904009867
While Kristin is contracted with the following insurance payers, we recommend contacting your insurance company to determine if your plan has any restrictions or limitations:
- Anthem (Commercial and Medicaid)
- Aetna (Commercial)
- Bright
- Cigna
- Molina Complete Care of Virginia Medicaid
- Optima (Commercial and Medicaid)
- Optum/ UnitedHealthcare (Commercial and Medicaid)