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"For me, being a psychologist is helping people find how to be happy."
Darci Wikelius, Psy.D., LP
Owner
She/Her/Hers
Dr. Darci has an extensive background in clinical therapy, with experience across a diverse range of settings. Her work includes providing intensive care for children with autism, offering treatment for individuals with developmental disabilities who have committed sexual offenses, conducting substance use assessments and treatment for those with co-occurring mental illness/problematic substance use, and providing outpatient therapy. She also has specific expertise in sex offense-specific treatment, gained at both the Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) and within the Minnesota Department of Corrections' sex offense-specific program. Additionally, she served for over five years as a clinical therapist and outpatient manager at Recovering Hope Treatment Center (RHTC). Dr. Darci is passionate about helping individuals discover value and meaning in their lives. Her clinical focus addresses critical areas such as relationships, sexuality, abuse/trauma, behavioral issues, and self-worth. In her individual therapy sessions, she integrates animal-assisted therapy, partnering with her certified therapy dog, Marvel. She utilizes a variety of evidence-based strategies, including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Dr. Darci also specializes in completing court-ordered examinations for commitment, competency, and criminal responsibility.
Areas of Specialty
​Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT)
Psychosexual Assessments
Court Ordered Assessments
Psychological Testing
Co-Occurring Disorders
Doctoral Training
Therapeutic Services Agency, Inc. | Pine City, MN
Pathways Psychology on Grand | St. Paul, MN
Minnesota Department of Corrections | Lino Lakes, MN
Illume North | Duluth, MN
Kartta Group | Duluth, MN
Education
Doctorate of Clinical Psychology | Augsburg University, Twin Cities
Masters in Clinical Psychology | Argosy University, Twin Cities