About
Clinic: Maplewood
Licenses: Licensed Psychologist (LP)
Education: The Ohio State University, PhD in clinical psychology
Patients Age: Adults 18+
Dr. Ciara Stigen's areas of interest include: -PTSD/trauma-informed care -cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) -dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) -mood disorders -LGBTQI+ -interpersonal skills training -anger management -grief/ end-of-life care -chronic illness management
Dr. Ciara Stigen joined the staff at MMHC in the spring of 2025. Born and raised in Minnesota, she completed her PhD at The Ohio State University in 2014, where she was rigorously trained in evidence-based psychotherapies and clinical research. Dr. Stigen has since honed her clinical skills working in a range of inpatient and outpatient settings, including within the VA hospital system, at an outpatient rehabilitation clinic, on forensic and acute care units, and in virtual medico-legal assessment. Her clinical orientation is cognitive behavioral (including CBT and DBT), with areas of specialty in PTSD and trauma, applied positive psychology, therapeutic assessment, and coping with chronic illness. She puts high value on warm, genuine patient-provider experiences, and makes space in the therapy room for discussion of societal/cultural impacts on an individual's overall well-being.
Licenses: Licensed Psychologist (LP)
Education: The Ohio State University, PhD in clinical psychology
Patients Age: Adults 18+
Dr. Ciara Stigen's areas of interest include: -PTSD/trauma-informed care -cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) -dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) -mood disorders -LGBTQI+ -interpersonal skills training -anger management -grief/ end-of-life care -chronic illness management
Dr. Ciara Stigen joined the staff at MMHC in the spring of 2025. Born and raised in Minnesota, she completed her PhD at The Ohio State University in 2014, where she was rigorously trained in evidence-based psychotherapies and clinical research. Dr. Stigen has since honed her clinical skills working in a range of inpatient and outpatient settings, including within the VA hospital system, at an outpatient rehabilitation clinic, on forensic and acute care units, and in virtual medico-legal assessment. Her clinical orientation is cognitive behavioral (including CBT and DBT), with areas of specialty in PTSD and trauma, applied positive psychology, therapeutic assessment, and coping with chronic illness. She puts high value on warm, genuine patient-provider experiences, and makes space in the therapy room for discussion of societal/cultural impacts on an individual's overall well-being.
Q&A
What was your path to becoming a mental health professional?
I've always been fascinated by the motivations driving human behavior. I remain in awe of the impact of our interpretations on our interactions with the world, and on emotional health. As a psychologist, I can dig deeper into these aspects of functioning to help people live better.
What should clients expect when working with you?
I try to create a therapeutic space that is relaxed and collaborative- I don't like stuffy, formal interactions myself, and so I try to foster non-judgmental discussion and problem-solving within a genuine and supportive conversation.
If you could be doing anything else, what would it be?
I would be a full-time artist, painting away in my studio, and weaving on my loom(s).
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