Cori Boehm-Peterson, MSW, LICSW

cori@affinitypsych.com

Hello and Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). I gained my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities and my Undergraduate in Social Work from The University of St. Catherine in St. Paul. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life from children age 6 and older, adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, and families. I have been working as a Clinical Therapist for about four years and also have experience as a School Social Worker, Child Protection Worker, and on a Mobile Mental Health Crisis Team.

How I Work

I am able to quickly build rapport and trust with those I work along-side, am kind, authentic, and bring a sense of humor that creates a safe space to make mistakes, explore, and grow.

What Sets Me Apart As a Therapist?

I enjoy bringing my authentic self to sessions using mindfulness practice, laughter, and the ability to hold intense energy with comfort and confidence.

Issues I Treat:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • Grief
  • Parent/ Child Conflict
  • OCD
  • Bi-Polar
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Somatic Symptoms
  • Divorce

Populations I Serve:

  • LGBTQ+ Ally
  • BIPOC Ally
  • School Employees

Professional background:

Education

  • MSW- University of Minnesota- Twin Cities, MN
  • BSW- St. Catherine University- St. Paul, MN

Trainings

  • Trauma
  • EMDR
  • DBT
  • Mindfulness in Sports

Previous Employment

  • St. Paul Public Schools
  • Hennepin County Children’s Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team
  • Hennepin County Child Protection
  • Goodwill/ Easter Seals

Licensure

  • MN LICSW, 14296