KATIE DOLINSKY, MA, LMFT
Certified BSP Practitioner Holy Fire III Reiki Certified Practitioner

Hi!  And welcome.  I am so glad that you found me. ​​

My practice is dedicated to increasing feelings of connection and satisfaction in relationships. I love helping individuals, couples and families repair or build the relationships they have always wanted.  I approach my clients with curiosity and respect, honoring each individual experience. I work with a range of concerns but specialize in relational issues, family conflict, trauma, childhood abuse/ neglect and enhancing spirituality and connection to self. I also have a personal and professional experience in substance use and recovery.   I enjoy working with people who are seeking a deeper connection and understanding with their higher self, as well as supporting professionals, athletes and creatives in meeting their goals.

A bit about my training and background; I hold my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and am a fully licensed marriage and family therapist in the states of Minnesota and Maine.    I have provided in- home family therapy services, school based therapy services ( children and adolescents) and worked in a substance use treatment center.  I have experience providing individual, couple, family and group therapy to individuals struggling with substance abuse and trauma and to family members navigating a loved one struggling.  I have also worked at a clinic dedicated to helping families through postpartum and perinatal issues and focused on family development. 

     Additional trainings / certifications

Gottman Couples Therapy, Level 1

Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Basic Externship

Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( TF-CBT)

Prepare/ Enrich Pre-Martial Counseling

Parents In Recovery Program

Couples Erotic Flow; A step by step guide for treating sexual issues

PPSM Maternal Mental Health Certificate 

Crisis Assessment and De escalation

 Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Phase 1, Certified Practitioner (ART)

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

Telehealth for Mental Health Professionals

Embodied Equine Psychotherapy™ 

Imago Couples Therapy

Certified Safe and Sound Protocol Provider

Holy Fire III Reiki Level I & II Certified Practitioner

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Brainspotting Trainings Include:

Brainspotting Phase 1- ( brainspotting fundementals)

Brainspotting Phase 2- ( advanced techniques)

Brainspotting Phase 3 - ( parts spotting, double spotting, performance expansion sports model)

Brainspotting Phase 4- (body spotting, dreamspotting, expansion spotting)

Brainspotting - Couples Co Regulation

Brainspotting- Working Outside the Window of Tolerance

Brainspotting- Attachment Speciality Training

Brainspotting - Spirituality, Intuition and Manifestation 

How to Do a Brainspotting Intensive

Certified Brainspotting Practitioner 

I am a member of several professional organizations including the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, The Midwest Brainspotting Institute and the International Society for Accelerated Resolution Therapy (IS-ART).  I am in good standing with the MN and ME Marriage and Family Therapy boards.   I am Certified Holy Fire III Reiki provider and offer stand alone Reiki sessions, or interweave Reiki energy into therapy work to support clients processing and healing.

My therapy style is collaborative, direct, and genuine; I enjoy laughter and use humor often in my sessions. My treatment modality is systems focused, attachment based, trauma informed, and culturally sensitive. I often interweave Polyvagal theory, inner child work and mindfulness/ energy work into my work. Therapy with me is heavily focused on relational dynamics, communication patterns and accessing unmet needs.  I also focus on healing the whole person, and often use Brainspotting and Reiki in my sessions to help clients shift and heal on a deeper level.

Personally, I find myself happily married and the mother of two who make me laugh everyday and teach me much about myself. I identify as a highly sensitive person, an empath, and a person in recovery.   My family and I reside in the state of Maine after living in Minnesota for several years.  My own self care includes horseback riding, exercise, the beach and spending time with family, friends and my animals.  

Katie’s specialty offerings include:

**Please note:  Katie is only taking new Safe and Sound, Relationship WellCheck , Reiki and intensive clients at this time*