
Gillian Koch, M.Ed, LPCC (she/her)
Gillian works with adults (ages 18+) in individual psychotherapy. She is licensed to provide
psychotherapy in Minnesota and Wisconsin. She is a Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy
(BBHT) approved clinical supervisor. She also currently serves as President of the Minnesota Counseling
Association.
APPROACH
Gillian approaches each client with wholehearted acceptance and warmth. Gillian takes a
person-centered approach to counseling, emphasizing a nonjudgmental and authentic therapeutic
relationship and environment. She believes that the best way to begin changing a behavior or feeling is
to understand its function or how it came to be in the first place. She honors the experiences and
differences that each client brings to therapy and demonstrates deep compassion and respect for every
client. Gillian integrates the philosophies from motivational interviewing and psychodynamic theory with
techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Gillian is actively engaged in deepening her
understanding of racial justice and identifies as a committed ally to the LGBTQIA+ community.
CLINICAL INTERESTS
Gillian enjoys working with clients who have concerns related to anxiety, depression, life transitions,
trauma, relationship concerns, and bereavement. She has extensive experience working with young
adults and those in the helping professions, including medical and mental health professionals. She
specializes in helping folks experiencing concerns related to perinatal and postpartum mental health,
navigating life transitions, and processing grief and loss.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Gillian received her bachelor’s degree from St. Olaf College in 2014 and her master’s degree in Clinical
Mental Health Counseling from the College of William and Mary in 2017. She has undergone training in
trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), a trauma-focused modality for clients up to age
18. She has also undergone in-depth training through Postpartum Support International on perinatal
and postpartum mental health.
PERSONAL
In her free time, Gillian enjoys spending time with her dog, reading, doing crosswords, taking naps, and
running around the Mississippi River slowly.
SPECIALTIES
- Grief/loss
- Relationship concerns
- Life transitions
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
SEEING CLIENTS
- In-person
- Virtually