Brice Dzubinski

About Brice Dzubinski

Connecting, exploring, and problem solving are key concepts regarding conducting effective psychotherapy and making a difference in people’s lives. Part of connecting with another human being is having a desire for that person to succeed and being able to see the good in people. Exploring of any nature can be exciting but challenging, and this is true when one delves into the nature of one’s being. When we think of explorers and exploring, mountain tops, caves, the ocean depths, and outer space comes to mind, but exploring the nature of the Self is what I assist clients to pursuing. Problem solving is also a natural process for me along with the idea of fixing things as needed. I have done this since my early days of repairing cars, where it was necessary to “diagnose” a problem and understand the mechanics/dynamics of what was not working, then develop a plan to make necessary adjustments using the tools at hand. So it is with psychotherapy, with a major difference: people are not machines. As the result of a number of experiences in my own life, I have gone from a desire to fixing people’s vehicles, to a passion for helping people make necessary repairs in their own lives. My approach and purpose of the work in psychotherapy is to understand the client more wholly, in turn helping them to understand their Self more fully, so that they can live their life more freely. My clinical practice offers a devoted, empathetic, and compassionate clinician, providing clients with evidence-based psychological therapy, coaching, and consultation. The practice is ideal for legal professionals, health care providers, executives, graduate and college students, as well as adolescents (16+).

Experience

1. Psychiatric Associate, Empath Unit

   Fairview Health Services

   May 2022 — Present · Edina, MN, US

   Southdale Hospital on Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing (EmPATH) unit• Provides safe and secure environment• Maintains safety of patient and staff by conducting the following as assigned:o Conducts safety checks of patients through visual observation and documentationo Conducts room, belonging, and unit searcheso Responds and participates in de-escalation of patient including physical intervention as trainedo Actively participates in milieu management with treatment team collaboration o Performs basic patient daily living routines and procedures according to treatment plan • Demonstrates knowledge of signs/symptoms of diagnoses and interventions• Conducts educational programing with individual and/or patient groups according to appropriate treatment plan• Responds to emergency situations as trained per policy• Participates I the treatment team’s mission, goals, and plans• Acts as a member of the multi-disciplinary therapeutic tam • Exhibits verbal communication in a timely, thorough, and professional manner

Education

• Waukesha County Technical College

  Associate of Automotive Science (A.A.S.) Magna Cum Laude, Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician

  2002 — 2004

• Brookfield Central High School

  High School Diploma, High School Diploma

  1998 — 2002

• Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

  M.A. in Counseling and Psychological Services , Psychiatric/Mental Health Services (LPC/LPCC)

• Hennepin Technical College

  HTC's Professional Peace Officer Education (PPOE) certificate, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement

  2019 — 2020

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  (B.S.) summa cum laude , Criminal Justice/Police Science; Clinical Psychology

  2005 — 2011

• Mitchell Hamline School of Law

  Juris Doctorate (JD); Certification in Health Care Compliance (CHC); Certificate General Health Law, Health Law; Criminal Law; & Business Law

  2011 — 2014

• The Johns Hopkins University

  Seminars/ Conferences, Psychology/Psychiatry

  2008 — 2012