Dr. Zielinski has over 20 years of experience treating and assessing children in a multidisciplinary hospital setting. She has helped children with a variety of developmental, emotional, and behavioral difficulties associated with anxiety, ADHD, developmental disorders (including Autism Spectrum Disorders), mood regulation difficulties, executive functioning
deficits, and problems adjusting to new or stressful situations. She helps coordinate care with physicians, educators, and developmental/rehabilitation specialists. She also has experience working with children who have health-related issues, including sleep regulation 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 behavior outbursts and problems with transitions. Dr. Zielinski sees clients at the Plymouth office and throughout the state of Minnesota via telehealth.

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Education

• BA in Psychology, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN

• MA in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota State University-Mankato, MN

• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (emphasis in Child Clinical), University of North Dakota

• APA approved doctoral internship in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry and Health Psychology, University of Minnesota

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Services Provided

• Child Psychotherapy

• Parent Management Training/Parent Guidance

• Neuropsychological Assessment

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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