Addiction Therapists in North Dakota
Anne Witteman
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LMAC, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fargo, ND 58104
I offer individual services during daytime and evening hours to adults 18+ to help with concerns related to anxiety, depression, substance use, LGBTQIA+, trauma, women's issues, disordered eating, and others.
My intention as a therapist is to create a safe, genuinely compassionate space to help you process through concerns, learn skills to help reduce symptoms, and improve the areas of your life that have been affected by concerns.
I offer individual services during daytime and evening hours to adults 18+ to help with concerns related to anxiety, depression, substance use, LGBTQIA+, trauma, women's issues, disordered eating, and others.
My intention as a therapist is to create a safe, genuinely compassionate space to help you process through concerns, learn skills to help reduce symptoms, and improve the areas of your life that have been affected by concerns.
Stacey Benson
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fargo, ND 58103
Our clinic has several mental health and addiction professionals with a wide variety of expertise, making it easy to find the right person for you (two of our providers even have a therapy dog on site).
Congratulations on taking that first step towards building the life you want! Whether it is depression, anxiety, ADHD, addiction or any number of the countless things that keep us from living our best lives, searching for someone to help partner with you on that journey towards healing is an important first step. I know it can be overwhelming to find a provider; there are so many choices, and if you have never been in counseling before, you don't know what to expect, what to ask, or even what to look for to help you find that person that can help you become "you" again. Relax...you're here...and that's an awesome start!
Our clinic has several mental health and addiction professionals with a wide variety of expertise, making it easy to find the right person for you (two of our providers even have a therapy dog on site).
Congratulations on taking that first step towards building the life you want! Whether it is depression, anxiety, ADHD, addiction or any number of the countless things that keep us from living our best lives, searching for someone to help partner with you on that journey towards healing is an important first step. I know it can be overwhelming to find a provider; there are so many choices, and if you have never been in counseling before, you don't know what to expect, what to ask, or even what to look for to help you find that person that can help you become "you" again. Relax...you're here...and that's an awesome start!
Bethany Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LMAC, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fargo, ND 58104
Taking the first step to getting help is often the hardest and can be very scary. Knowing this, I strive to create a space that is safe and judgement free and am here to help you navigate through life's challenges. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker as well as a Licensed Masters Addiction Counselor who provides counseling for people of all ages. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families who are experiencing mental health and substance use struggles in a variety of different settings. I offer outpatient, individualized, care using the treatment modalities to best fit you.
Taking the first step to getting help is often the hardest and can be very scary. Knowing this, I strive to create a space that is safe and judgement free and am here to help you navigate through life's challenges. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker as well as a Licensed Masters Addiction Counselor who provides counseling for people of all ages. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families who are experiencing mental health and substance use struggles in a variety of different settings. I offer outpatient, individualized, care using the treatment modalities to best fit you.
Summit Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAC
Verified Verified
Bismarck, ND 58501
Hello, my name is Brenda Owen. I am the Executive Director and a Therapist at Summit Counseling Services. Summit Counseling Services has offices in 3 cities in Western ND. Summit Counseling is a Not for Profit Agency. We provide both Mental Health and Addiction Services. We have therapists that specialize in many areas not limited to the following, Trauma, Children's Issues, Relationship Counseling, Depression, Anxiety, Domestic Violence, and more.
Hello, my name is Brenda Owen. I am the Executive Director and a Therapist at Summit Counseling Services. Summit Counseling Services has offices in 3 cities in Western ND. Summit Counseling is a Not for Profit Agency. We provide both Mental Health and Addiction Services. We have therapists that specialize in many areas not limited to the following, Trauma, Children's Issues, Relationship Counseling, Depression, Anxiety, Domestic Violence, and more.
Marsha Wichmann
Counselor, MS, LPCC-S, LAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fargo, ND 58103
I enjoy working with people from all different populations and paths in life. Some of the areas that I have the experience in is working with individuals who have substance use disorder, college students, young adults and members of the LGBTQIA family.
I enjoy working with people from all different populations and paths in life. Some of the areas that I have the experience in is working with individuals who have substance use disorder, college students, young adults and members of the LGBTQIA family.
Joleena Abrams
CMEMI, CCTSA, CLC, MA
Verified Verified
Fargo, ND 58102 (Online Only)
Joleena is Certified in the Treament of Sexual Addiction, is a Certified Betrayal Trauma Coach, a Certified Clinical Trauma and Addiction Specialist, with a Masters of Psychology in Grief Counseling, and a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. Joleena specializes in helping couples working through betrayal and addiction of all kinds. She also works with clients that are struggling with anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. Her passion is to provide a safe space for her clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
Joleena is Certified in the Treament of Sexual Addiction, is a Certified Betrayal Trauma Coach, a Certified Clinical Trauma and Addiction Specialist, with a Masters of Psychology in Grief Counseling, and a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. Joleena specializes in helping couples working through betrayal and addiction of all kinds. She also works with clients that are struggling with anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. Her passion is to provide a safe space for her clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
Joleena Abrams
CMEMI, CCTSA, CLC, MA
Verified Verified
Fargo, ND 58102 (Online Only)
Joleena is Certified in the Treament of Sexual Addiction, is a Certified Betrayal Trauma Coach, a Certified Clinical Trauma and Addiction Specialist, with a Masters of Psychology in Grief Counseling, and a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. Joleena specializes in helping couples working through betrayal and addiction of all kinds. She also works with clients that are struggling with anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. Her passion is to provide a safe space for her clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
Joleena is Certified in the Treament of Sexual Addiction, is a Certified Betrayal Trauma Coach, a Certified Clinical Trauma and Addiction Specialist, with a Masters of Psychology in Grief Counseling, and a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. Joleena specializes in helping couples working through betrayal and addiction of all kinds. She also works with clients that are struggling with anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. Her passion is to provide a safe space for her clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
Jenny Perezchica
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Bismarck, ND 58501
Jenny has experience working with those struggling with major life transitions, LGBTQIA+, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, trauma, substance abuse, and family and relationship issues.
Jenny is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT). Jenny also utilizes Reality therapy and Solution-Focused Brief therapy to assist those she works with to achieve their highest quality of life. She is experienced working with individuals 16+ and couples.
Jenny has experience working with those struggling with major life transitions, LGBTQIA+, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, trauma, substance abuse, and family and relationship issues.
Jenny is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT). Jenny also utilizes Reality therapy and Solution-Focused Brief therapy to assist those she works with to achieve their highest quality of life. She is experienced working with individuals 16+ and couples.
Jessica McCay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minot, ND 58701
I completed my undergraduate Social Work degree at Minot State University with a concentration in addiction studies.
I work with a wide variety of individuals including children (age 6+), adolescents, and adults working through anxiety, trauma, depression, and more. I enjoy creating therapeutic goals that are individualized to each client's unique situation to get the most out of our time together.
I completed my undergraduate Social Work degree at Minot State University with a concentration in addiction studies.
I work with a wide variety of individuals including children (age 6+), adolescents, and adults working through anxiety, trauma, depression, and more. I enjoy creating therapeutic goals that are individualized to each client's unique situation to get the most out of our time together.
Madison H Winkle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Bismarck, ND 58503
Hello! I have a passion for working with adults aged 18 and up. I have experience with working with a wide array of clients. I have a passion for working with individuals who have struggled with trauma, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, and impacted by substance abuse. I am currently trained in EMDR and beginning training with Somatic work to assist with body sensations associated with these struggles. I believe in meeting clients where they are at and working with clients at their pace.
Hello! I have a passion for working with adults aged 18 and up. I have experience with working with a wide array of clients. I have a passion for working with individuals who have struggled with trauma, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, and impacted by substance abuse. I am currently trained in EMDR and beginning training with Somatic work to assist with body sensations associated with these struggles. I believe in meeting clients where they are at and working with clients at their pace.
Lisa Mastel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fargo, ND 58104
As a mental health counselor and substance use counselor I have enjoyed walking alongside my clients who are striving to improve the quality of their life. It is my goal to work with my clients to achieve their goals. We all need a little help, encouragement, and guidance at times; I am looking forward to helping you achieve your goals and live your best life.
As a mental health counselor and substance use counselor I have enjoyed walking alongside my clients who are striving to improve the quality of their life. It is my goal to work with my clients to achieve their goals. We all need a little help, encouragement, and guidance at times; I am looking forward to helping you achieve your goals and live your best life.
Courtney Jo Burgad-Wifall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMAC, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bismarck, ND 58501
I am a dual licensed therapist treating mental health and substance use disorders.
Let’s face it, life can be challenging at times, and you do not have to go through it alone. If you are reading this, you are already taking the first steps to a better tomorrow. I am here to help you navigate whatever challenges you are facing. Therapy is a collaborative and creative approach that offers self-reflection and self-discovery. My passion is to help empower people to assert control over their mental health, cultivate your strengths, relieve emotional distress and suffering, and to make space for your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
I am a dual licensed therapist treating mental health and substance use disorders.
Let’s face it, life can be challenging at times, and you do not have to go through it alone. If you are reading this, you are already taking the first steps to a better tomorrow. I am here to help you navigate whatever challenges you are facing. Therapy is a collaborative and creative approach that offers self-reflection and self-discovery. My passion is to help empower people to assert control over their mental health, cultivate your strengths, relieve emotional distress and suffering, and to make space for your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Alliance Mediation & Therapy, PC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Bismarck, ND 58504
I am a North Dakota native, who for the past 37 years has worked with children, youth, and adults in a variety of different settings and professional roles. I have worked for Juvenile Court; Public Schools (K-12); Therapeutic level foster care; youth/family runaway prevention services; and hospital based mental health programs providing mental health and addiction services for youth/adults/families. I will always work with the client to determine the best treatment focus, and method, in an open and collaborative manner. I utilize an eclectic range of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, DBT, Solution & Strengths Based Focused strategies.
I am a North Dakota native, who for the past 37 years has worked with children, youth, and adults in a variety of different settings and professional roles. I have worked for Juvenile Court; Public Schools (K-12); Therapeutic level foster care; youth/family runaway prevention services; and hospital based mental health programs providing mental health and addiction services for youth/adults/families. I will always work with the client to determine the best treatment focus, and method, in an open and collaborative manner. I utilize an eclectic range of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, DBT, Solution & Strengths Based Focused strategies.
Jonathan D Rapp
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bismarck, ND 58501 (Online Only)
Dr. Rapp is a licensed clinical psychologist dedicated to helping individuals and couples discover solutions to life's most difficult personal and relational challenges. His genuine compassion and professional expertise create an atmosphere where deep healing and growth can result in a profoundly transformed life. Dr. Rapp helps people with problems such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and sex addiction. He helps couples build trust, passion, and tenderness in their relationship, often after infidelity, persistent conflict, or simply growing apart has caused one or both partners to become unsatisfied.
Dr. Rapp is a licensed clinical psychologist dedicated to helping individuals and couples discover solutions to life's most difficult personal and relational challenges. His genuine compassion and professional expertise create an atmosphere where deep healing and growth can result in a profoundly transformed life. Dr. Rapp helps people with problems such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and sex addiction. He helps couples build trust, passion, and tenderness in their relationship, often after infidelity, persistent conflict, or simply growing apart has caused one or both partners to become unsatisfied.
Keri Milas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bismarck, ND 58501
Addiction Anxiety Depression Life Changes Trauma/PTSD Families Stress Management Adolescence Infertility Grief/Loss Relationships Marriage.
Keri offers compassion and empathy to each individual, couple and family she encounters. When counseling adolescents she provides an inviting and warm environment that gives young people the space and courage to express their thoughts and feelings. She believes that every adolescent deserves to live a happy, healthy and fulfilling life. Keri is also passionate about helping couples navigate the complex dynamics of their relationship. Committing to counseling with your partner can provide the support and empowerment you both need - when you need it most. Keri is here to walk alongside you in your healing journey.
Addiction Anxiety Depression Life Changes Trauma/PTSD Families Stress Management Adolescence Infertility Grief/Loss Relationships Marriage.
Keri offers compassion and empathy to each individual, couple and family she encounters. When counseling adolescents she provides an inviting and warm environment that gives young people the space and courage to express their thoughts and feelings. She believes that every adolescent deserves to live a happy, healthy and fulfilling life. Keri is also passionate about helping couples navigate the complex dynamics of their relationship. Committing to counseling with your partner can provide the support and empowerment you both need - when you need it most. Keri is here to walk alongside you in your healing journey.
Jen Kimball Walter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fargo, ND 58103 (Online Only)
She is trained in a number of approaches to address anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, and family/relationship dynamics.
Jen strives to ensure each client feels safe and supported throughout the treatment process and feels that a collaborative working relationship is the cornerstone to personal growth. She works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
She is trained in a number of approaches to address anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, and family/relationship dynamics.
Jen strives to ensure each client feels safe and supported throughout the treatment process and feels that a collaborative working relationship is the cornerstone to personal growth. She works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Roberta Pytlik
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, LMAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fargo, ND 58104
My favorite part of being a counselor is hearing your stories and learning what makes you unique. Through the years I've seen folks in lots of different settings and everyone has a story. I tend to specialize in working with individuals managing past (or present) traumas, general mental health concerns, and addiction issues.
My favorite part of being a counselor is hearing your stories and learning what makes you unique. Through the years I've seen folks in lots of different settings and everyone has a story. I tend to specialize in working with individuals managing past (or present) traumas, general mental health concerns, and addiction issues.
Jamie L Barnett
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fargo, ND 58103
Jamie Barnett is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Licensed Addiction Counselor who has experience working with individuals of all ages. She specializes in working with children, adolescents and young adults and their families. She completed Chemical Dependency Evaluations for all ages.
Jamie Barnett is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Licensed Addiction Counselor who has experience working with individuals of all ages. She specializes in working with children, adolescents and young adults and their families. She completed Chemical Dependency Evaluations for all ages.
Tim Clark
Counselor, LPCC, LMAC
Verified Verified
Fargo, ND 58104
I specialize in working with trauma, depression, anxiety, and co-occurring substance use issues, including training in trauma based therapy.
Dealing with overwhelming stress is terrible. How many times have you “not made the smart choice” to cope with anxiety, stress or sadness? How often do you say to yourself “I hate feelings”? Do you often think “what is wrong with me, I know that was a terrible idea. I don’t even know what I was thinking?”. Maybe you even wonder if you are beyond helping, or that you have no idea where to start. Well, you might not be able to change things happening in your life, but you can change how you adapt and view those stressors.
I specialize in working with trauma, depression, anxiety, and co-occurring substance use issues, including training in trauma based therapy.
Dealing with overwhelming stress is terrible. How many times have you “not made the smart choice” to cope with anxiety, stress or sadness? How often do you say to yourself “I hate feelings”? Do you often think “what is wrong with me, I know that was a terrible idea. I don’t even know what I was thinking?”. Maybe you even wonder if you are beyond helping, or that you have no idea where to start. Well, you might not be able to change things happening in your life, but you can change how you adapt and view those stressors.
Emily Althoff
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS/MPA, LPCC-S, LMAC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Fargo, ND 58104
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My name is Emily Althoff, I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Licensed Master’s Addiction Counselor.
You can see your relationship with your significant other declining and you've tried everything. At your worst, you have fights that last for days on end without any sort of resolution. At your best, you seem to just be roommates and lacking any emotional and/or physical intimacy that you once connected on. You know that this relationship should be your priority, but how are you supposed to do that while you're juggling a full-time job, being the leader of your household, and raising up your children? You simply can't think too much about how overwhelmed you are or you find yourself crying and feeling hopeless.
My name is Emily Althoff, I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Licensed Master’s Addiction Counselor.
You can see your relationship with your significant other declining and you've tried everything. At your worst, you have fights that last for days on end without any sort of resolution. At your best, you seem to just be roommates and lacking any emotional and/or physical intimacy that you once connected on. You know that this relationship should be your priority, but how are you supposed to do that while you're juggling a full-time job, being the leader of your household, and raising up your children? You simply can't think too much about how overwhelmed you are or you find yourself crying and feeling hopeless.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.