Josette Wynne, MSW, LICSW
Owner/Founder/Board Approved Clinical Supervisor (she/her)
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I am a queer, cis-female, AuDHD, Licensed Independent Clinical Social worker in private practice in the state of Minnesota. I graduated in 2021 with a Master of Social Work Degree from Widener University, PA with special certifications in working with Trauma and Disability. I have focused my training and clinical career in working with those within the neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ combined community in trauma focused and dignity enhancing ways. I move within this world with neuro-affirming, disability justice, anti-capitalist, multicultural, and feminist lenses. I was born in St. Paul and raised in Minneapolis, MN, and I currently reside in the Twin Cities area with my wife and teenage son. My family is multi-generational neurodivergent. As a parent of two older children who are also AuDHD, I have many years experience with the local systems that support those of all ages with autism and mental health, from early diagnosis to transition and into adulthood. Prior to becoming a licensed clinical social worker, my education and background was in art, design and technical theatre production.
How I practice...
I specialize in working with trauma and high masking, late diagnosed Autistic and/or ADHD adults who are struggling with burnout or other issues related to their neurocomplexity. My special interest is working with those finding themselves at the intersection of multiple marginalized identities, including Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Autism (Level 1,) ADHD, Disability, and Complex Trauma. Many of my clients also experience neurodivergence related comorbid chronic illnesses such as Ehlers Danlos, CFS/ME, Fibromyalgia, POTS, Migraines, etc. My therapeutic style is supportive, casual, direct, down to earth, with a side of offbeat humor. I use strengths-based approaches and will not teach you how to mask harder through neurotypical social "skills," but instead will teach you to recognize your inherent value and strengths, and to utilize tools to improve your daily life and reduce burnout, depression and anxiety. I will be your guide in supporting you in embracing, trusting and loving your uniquely wired, neurodivergent self. I approach the therapeutic relationship as a partnership, with the understanding that you are the expert in yourself, and I provide the tools and support. I use humor and empathy to work with you in your personal healing, increase dignity, and grow in areas where you feel broken or stuck. I'll encourage you to explore who you are through a different lens, as well as how you experience the world, and what your values and strengths are in order to help you grow in areas where you feel stuck. I use neurodevelopmental and attachment models to inform the work I do. I use a client centered evidence based therapeutic approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS)("parts work"), Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) (Level 2) to customize care for you. I am certified in Anchored Relational Therapy (formerly known as AIR Network) to address developmental trauma at a neurological and somatic level. I am currently training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy to increase my somatic therapy skills. I utilize ongoing continuing professional education to provide competent, skilled care. My social work lens acknowledges the need that all people have to be seen, heard, and known, and recognizes the impact of the various systems and sources of oppression and influence that shape our lives. I welcome all religions, cultures, genders, and sexual orientations. For those seeking support for ASD/ADHD, I offer affirming therapy which honors the Neurodiversity Paradigm and is non-pathologizing and non-conformist in approach. I also provide the gay, lesbian, bi, nonbinary, queer and transgender communities safe and affirming care. Post Master's Training: • Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level 1 (2026) •EMDR Refresher, Midwest Center for EMDR Training (Spring 2026) •Anchored Relational Foundational Training, Anchored Relational Institute (Fall 2025) •Treating OCD from a Neuroaffirming Perspective Using Inference Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy- Cognitive Behavioral Institute (October 2024) •2024 IFS Annual Conference: IFS in Evolution-Broadening Applications of the IFS Model, IFS Institute (October 2024) •Suicide Prevention for Neurodivergent Clients- NAPTI- Neurodiversity-Affirming Psychotherapy Training Institute (September 2024) •Autistic/ADHD Burnout: Know the Signs and Pathways to Recovery, NeurodiversityHub.com (July 2024) •PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) Trainings, Level 1 and 2- PDA North America (July 2024) •Treating Complex PTSD with Internal Family Systems (IFS) Retreat-Transcending Trauma with Frank Anderson, MD, PESI (June 2024) •Complex Trauma, Dissociation & EMDR Therapy- Midwest Center for EMDR Training (May 2024) •Incorporating ADHD Testing into Social Work Clinical Therapy-MN Society for Social Work, (March 2024) •Emotional and Behavioral Dysregulation in Autism, ZUR Institute (2023) •AIR Network (Now Anchored Relational)- AIR Network Training Institute (2023) •EMDR Trained Level 1 and 2, EMDR Institute, EMDRIA approved (2022-2023) •TF-CBT, U of Colorado -Institute of Behavioral Science (2021-2022) •Specialization Certificate in Social Work with People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Challenging Behaviors (2021) Widener University •Specialization Certificate in Social Work and Trauma Practice (2021) Widener University •Graduate of Class 37 of the Minnesota Department of Administration, Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities; Partners in Policy Making Program (2019-2020) •AUSM Direct Support Certification (2019)