Behavior health experts committed to addressing each patients needs
The integrated behavioral health program and the specialized professionals at Children’s Minnesota are dedicated to improving kids’ emotional well-being and access to care. Our specialists are experts at helping children manage mental health issues.
Recognizing early signs of mental health problems and helping parents know when a behavioral or emotional issue needs professional help are crucial for healthy development and well-being of children and adolescents. This is why we offer these services at all nine of our primary care clinics.
Brooklyn Park
Rebecca Shore, LICSW
Hugo
Mindy Johnson, LICSW
Maple Grove
Cassidy Gilman, LICSW
Minneapolis
Ayala Gorodzinsky, LP, PhD
Sarah Quinn, LICSW
Minnetonka
Anna Ryan, LP, PhD
Rogers
Julie Sabin, LPCC
St. Louis Park
Anna Ryan, LP, PhD
St. Paul
Annie Erdahl, LICSW
West St. Paul
Travis Bowen, LICSW
Travis Bowen, LICSW
Travis is a bilingual behavioral health specialist who enjoys working with children because of their wonder and excitement for life. Each child is special and should learn what is special about themselves. Travis supports children’s mental health by providing care for behavioral and emotional needs within the West St. Paul and Hugo primary care clinics. Travis has been trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior therapy and is currently working toward certification in each. He also has training and experience working with individuals with ADHD, non-suicidal self-harm and suicidal ideation. He also provides social work services and connecting families to resources in the community. Travis has previously worked in home-based individual and family therapy, hospital social work and a community-based mentoring program for adolescents. Travis’ work and study of Spanish includes time spent in Nicaragua and serving as a high school Spanish teacher.
Travis es un especialista bilingüe de comportamientos que le encanta trabajar con niños debido a su asombro y entusiasmo por la vida. Cada niño es especial y debe aprender lo que tiene de habilidades y fortalezas. Travis apoya la salud mental de los niños que son pacientes de West St. Paul y Hugo ayudandoles con sus pensamientos, emociones, trauma y su conducta. También tiene entretenimiento y experiencia trabajando con personas con TDAH, autolesiones no suicidas e ideas suicidas. También ayuda conecta a las familias con recursos y servicios en la comunidad. Travis ha trabajado anteriormente en terapia individual y familiar en el hogar, trabajo social hospitalario y un programa de tutoría comunitario para adolescentes. El trabajo y el estudio de español de Travis incluyen el tiempo que pasó en Nicaragua y fue maestro de español en la escuela secundaria.
Cassidy Gilman, LICSW
Cassidy is an integrated behavioral health specialist who enjoys working with children because they make each day different and unique. She enjoys their high energy levels and their unique outlook on life. Cassidy supports children’s mental health by providing care for behavioral and emotional needs within the Maple Grove primary care clinic. Cassidy also provides social work services. Cassidy previously worked at an inpatient mental health unit and has experience as a hospital social worker. She also worked as a therapist providing in-home therapy and skills training to children and families.
Cassidy attended the School of Social Work at the University of Minnesota. In her free time, Cassidy enjoys spending time at the lake with her family, friends, and dog. She also enjoys reading, traveling, hiking and cheering on Minnesota’s sports teams!
Hannah Johnson, LICSW
Hannah is an integrated behavioral health specialist working with patients and their families within the St. Paul primary care clinic. She loves working with children because of their creativity and unique outlook on life. Hannah specializes in working with children, adolescents and young adults dealing with anxiety, depression and stress management concerns. Her clinical interests also include social skills, gender and sexuality, phobias, self-esteem and body image. She uses an eclectic, evidence-based approach, integrating CBT, ACT and DBT methods into her practice. Hannah also incorporates games and art activities into therapy to encourage emotional expression in children and adolescents. Hannah is a clinical social worker and received her master’s degree in social work from the University of Chicago in 2022. She completed her clinical training in community mental health and crisis hotline settings in the Chicago area. In her free time, Hannah enjoys cooking, biking and exploring the outdoors with her husband and dog, Guthrie.
Mindy Young, LICSW
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with over 10 years experience working in clinical mental health, specializing in children, adolescent, and families. I have advanced training in trauma treatment, and am a nationally-certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapist. I am skilled at treating disruptive behavior disorders, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, and ADHD. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family, camping, backpacking, running, and cake decorating.
Hannah Kunkel, LICSW
Hannah is the Integrated Behavioral Health Specialist within the Rogers primary care clinic. Her most recent experience in hospital social work providing brief mental health support to patients while connecting them with vital community resources. Her experience has equipped her with a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health care and the critical role of community support in recovery. Hannah is a passionate advocate for children’s mental health, she has worked with children of all ages, gaining invaluable insight into their developmental processes. She is deeply fascinated by the way children grow, learn, and interact with the world around them. For Hannah, working in this field is both a calling and a privilege, as it allows her to explore the intricate ways therapy can influence and support children’s growth. She is committed to helping children reach their full potential and providing care that fosters positive developmental outcomes. Hannah’s work is driven by a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of children and families, and she remains dedicated to enhancing her expertise to offer the best possible support to those in need. Amy Moeller, LICSW
I have been a Clinical Social Worker at Children’s MN for the past 35 years. I have worked on many units and in various capacities. I have an extensive background in child abuse prevention and treatment as well as treating trauma using trauma informed care. I have spent the last approximately 25 years working in Adolescent Health (previously TAMS) as part of a multidisciplinary team serving teens and their families. I provide therapy services as well as support to our PCP’s working as an Integrated Behavioral Health Specialist in our clinic providing real time services and brief interventions. Katie Opperman, LGSW
Sarah Quinn, LICSW
I work with children and teenagers who are experiencing mild to moderate behavioral and emotional challenges, including but not limited to anxiety, depression and challenging behaviors. I provide brief therapy for patient families who receive care at our Minneapolis Primary Care Clinic. I work in our Integrated Behavioral Health Team, alongside the pediatricians in the Minneapolis Primary Care clinic, collaborating in providing care when needed for mental health conditions. I use evidence-based treatment approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and collaborate with youth and caregivers to create individualized goals. I value authentic connection with the youth and families I provide care for, with a little bit of humor. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, baking and doing anything creative.
Rebecca Shore, LICSW
Since receiving my Master’s degree at the University of Kansas, I have been working with children and their families in medical and mental health settings. I have several years of experience in the area of children’s mental health, and most recently, I have been providing time-limited therapy services within a primary care clinic to children and adolescents who are working to manage their mental health symptoms related to depression, anxiety, ADHD, and disorders related to stressors and trauma. My work in this area has taught me so much about how young people communicate about mental illness as well as what adolescents and children and their families can learn to support them to manage some of their symptoms. I cannot imagine working with another population, and I truly enjoy my work and providing education to children and teenagers about managing mental health symptoms. I find that my work is very rewarding because of what I am constantly learning by supporting children to manage their mental health. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, my two dogs, and enjoying the outdoors in every Minnesota season.
Kimberly Zack, LPCC
Kim Zack is a licensed mental health professional (LPCC) who works with children from birth to five and their families. Kim has a certificate in Infant and Early Childhood mental health. Her background includes providing therapy to children in settings ranging from homes to day treatment to schools. Kim believes in the power of relationships to help people move through their challenges. She works with young children and their caregivers to help them find joy in their interactions and to know that small moments everyday can make a big difference in a child’s outcomes.
Ayala Gorodzinsky, PhD, LP
I am a pediatric psychologist with the Integrated Behavioral Health team, and I work with youth and their families to support behavioral and emotional health needs. I completed my internship at Children’s Minnesota and received my doctorate from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee in 2013. I work with children and teenagers who are experiencing mild to moderate behavioral and emotional challenges, such as anxiety, depression, and challenging behaviors. I also support the Integrated Behavioral Health team by completing brief ADHD assessments for youth above the age of 6 years old. Utilizing evidence-based treatment approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), I focus on collaborating with youth and families to create individualized and feasible recommendations that fit their needs and goals. I value being genuine and using humor in an effort to help people feel comfortable and safe in the therapy experience. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, spending time with my family and friends, and watching TV. Anna Ryan, PhD, LP
I am a pediatric psychologist with the Integrated Behavioral Health team, and I am excited to help support children and their families with behavioral and emotional health needs. I received my doctorate from the University of Iowa in 2017, and completed my internship and postdoctorate training at the Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in their inpatient and outpatient clinics serving children with severe neurodevelopmental disabilities.
I work with children and adolescents struggling with behavioral and emotional difficulties, such as behavioral outbursts, noncompliance, anxiety and depression, and I also specialize in working with young children with autism, ADHD and other developmental disabilities. Utilizing evidence-based behavioral principles and cognitive behavioral therapy, I strive to provide children and their families with practical, individualized recommendations and treatment plans to help encourage lasting behavioral change, as well as help families access resources that can best support them. In my spare time, I can be found spending time with my family, making a mess of my kitchen cooking unnecessarily elaborate meals, and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes.
