Children are amazing and their resilience is often inspiring! But sometimes, they need help in managing the challenges in life whether they are academic, social, familial or biological. Dr. Zielinski has over 20 years of experience treating and assessing children in a variety of settings, including multidisciplinary hospitals and outpatient clinics. She has helped children with a variety of developmental, emotional, and behavioral difficulties associated with anxiety, ADHD, learning and developmental disorders (including Autism Spectrum Disorders), mood regulation difficulties, executive functioning deficits, and problems adjusting to new or stressful situations.
She also has experience working with children who have health-related issues, including sleep difficulties and feeding problems. Her expertise has been used in a number of medical clinics, including those dealing with learning and behavior difficulties and child development issues. She specializes in working with young children who have difficulties with anxiety and emotional outbursts. Dr. Zielinski sees clients in her IPC Maple Grove office and throughout the state of Minnesota via telehealth.
Education
- Ph D. in Clinical Psychology University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
- M.A. in Clinical Psychology Minnesota State University-Mankato, MN
- B. A. in Psychology University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN
Work History
- Innovative Psychological Consultants, Maple Grove MN
- Psychology Consultation Specialists, Plymouth MN
- Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, Minneapolis MN
- St. Croix Falls Hospital, St. Croix Falls WI
- Southeast Human Service Center, Fargo ND
- University of Minnesota, Child/Adolescent Psychiatry & Health Psychology, Mpls, MN
Services Provided
- Child Psychotherapy (Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Behavior Therapy, Play-based therapy, Mindfulness)
- Parent Behavior Management Training & Parent Guidance
- Neurodevelopmental Evaluations, including neuropsychological testing for ADHD, executive functioning deficits, learning concerns, intellectual giftedness, and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Behavioral and Mood Dysregulation
- Developmental Challenges (tantrums, sleep problems, toileting issues, picky eaters)
- Attention and Hyperactivity Concerns
- Learning Issues & Giftedness
- Difficulties with Life Changes
Populations
Children aged 1-10 years for therapy; 3-12 years for testing evaluations
