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Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW

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Specializes in: Social Work

Professional interests include: cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), and more.

1900 Silver Lake Road Suite 110
New Brighton, MN 55112

(651) 379-1704

Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW is a social worker in New Brighton, MN specializing in social work. Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW is affiliated with Sagent Behavioral Health.

Office Locations

Sagent Behavioral Health

1900 Silver Lake Road Suite 110
New Brighton, MN 55112

(651) 628-9566

(651) 628-0411

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Some issues Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW can help you with:

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, is a form of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) that was originally developed to help the most severely mentally ill and depressed patients accept therapy. It relies on the same concept in CBT that examines the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and actions, but in DBT the emphasis is first on acceptance rather than change. There is also an emphasis on mindfulness, 'being in the moment,' and relaxation techniques such as yoga. These are combined with a great deal of validation and encouragement from the therapist.

The word 'dialectical' means acting through opposing forces, and this word refers to a few different opposing concepts in DBT:

The therapy combines traditional Western psychotherapy techniques with Eastern religious philosophy.
Patients must learn that life, thoughts, and feelings are not all black and white -- there are many shades of grey.
The therapy works on accepting and validating the patient for being where they are at the moment while also encouraging them to change for the better.

Dialectical behavior therapy was developed when therapists attempting to use CBT techniques on the most seriously ill patients ran into a problem. When they suggested that a patient change their thoughts, these very vulnerable patients would become overwhelmed and turn aggressive or suicidal. DBT was developed to support these patients with acceptance and validation while still guiding them towards changing problematic thoughts. Although also used for suicidal and self-harming patients today, these days, DBT is mainly used to treat borderline personality disorder. It is one of the few effective interventions for this serious illness.

DBT has been shown to be very effective at reducing self-destructive behavior. It can also be used to teach new coping skills and increase a patient's self-esteem and motivation to become healthier.

Self-Harm

Self-harm occurs when people hurt their own bodies on purpose. People who self-harm may feel an emotional or psychological release after hurting themselves. This release can become a coping mechanism to deal with negative thoughts and feelings. While not a mental illness in itself, self-harm may be a response to abuse, trauma, or other mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Those who self-harm typically do not have suicidal intent, but are at a greater risk of attempting suicide. They may also conceal their self-harm from others, making their behavior and injuries all the more risky. Self-harm frequently arises in adolescence or adulthood. Some self-harm once, while others may self-harm more frequently and for longer periods of time.

People may self-harm by a variety of means, including cutting themselves with sharp objects, burning themselves with matches, or hitting and bruising themselves. Symptoms and signs of self-harming include:

Scars or bandages
Wearing of long sleeves or pants to conceal one's skin
Expressions of worthlessness
Frequent cuts or injuries
Emotional and behavioral shifts

Therapy can treat patients who self-harm. Therapists ask people to explore current and past experiences and emotions that may contribute to the desire to self-harm. Cognitive behavioral therapy, a specialized form of therapy, can also reduce self-harm by encouraging patients to identify negative patterns of thought and to develop coping strategies that do not involve self-inflicted injury. Those suffering from more severe self-harm may require in-patient hospitalization to recover mentally and physically.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW treated as a social worker in New Brighton, MN during 2012 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	290

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW treated as a social worker in New Brighton, MN during 2013 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	236

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW in 2013

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW treated as a social worker in New Brighton, MN during 2014 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	307

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	28
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW in 2014

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW treated as a social worker in New Brighton, MN during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	201

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	56
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW in 2015

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW treated as a social worker in New Brighton, MN during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	232

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	26
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW in 2016

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW treated as a social worker in New Brighton, MN during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	101

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW in 2017

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW treated as a social worker in New Brighton, MN during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	99

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW in 2018

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW treated as a social worker in New Brighton, MN during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW in 2019

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2019

Volume of procedures performed by Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW treated as a social worker in New Brighton, MN were mental health therapy.

mental health therapy	200

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2019

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	1

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	13
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	0

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW From 2012 - 2019

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW treated were depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	65
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	10
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

She is certified by the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification and has a state license in Minnesota.

Board Certification: DBT-Linehan Board of Certification

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Kathleen Ann Spiry, LICSW is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sagent Behavioral Health

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Biography

Ms. Kathy Spiry specializes in social work. Areas of expertise for Ms. Spiry include adoption issues, depression, and christian counseling. She is professionally affiliated with Sagent Behavioral Health.