Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in North Dakota

Gaudencia Palomo-Burns is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She has over fifteen years of experience working with adults and children from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Gaudencia specializes in trauma work, works with individuals living with anxiety, depression, mood disorder, relationship issues, occupational/academic stressors, communication skills, self-esteem, and readjustment issues. She also has extensive experience working with military services members and their loved ones.

Kayla Norton, MSW, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She provides individual therapy services to children (ages 8 and up), adolescents, and adults. Kayla has a passion for helping individuals who experience issues including trauma, depression, anxiety, self-harm, attention and impulse control difficulties, mood difficulties, and adjusting to life changes. Kayla has experience in settings to include residential treatment facilities, inpatient psychiatric hospital treatment, and outpatient therapy services.

I am a compassionate mental health professional offering comprehensive counseling services to individuals at different stages of their lives. With a strong commitment to supporting my clients' well-being, I work with diverse populations and reasons for seeking counseling, including my work with law enforcement, trauma, life changes/ transitions, and vocational rehabilitation. I believe in meeting you where you are and helping you work towards your goals. As a result, I tailor my approach through your feedback, goals, and our sessions to meet the unique needs of every individual.

Currently relocating to Fargo and offering online appointments only! A native of Bismarck, Jen works with children, teens, and adults who are struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, past trauma, and coping with life changes. Jen is LGBTQIA+ affirmative and has a special interest and experience in treating attachment issues and obsessive-compulsive disorders in children and teens. Jen uses a strengths-based approach with cognitive and dialectical behavior and attachment-based play therapy techniques. Jen has received training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Theraplay.

Around 40% of the effectiveness of therapy is your relationship with your therapist! The next 30% is your own coping skill set. I pride myself in being a down to earth, relatable counselor, and I enjoy collaborating with my clients for their mental health care! With 18 years of well-rounded experience in the field, I use a combination of theories and techniques to first build a trusting and empowering relationship and then work together to reduce the suffering that comes from mental health issues or life's stressors. I believe clients are looking for connection and for a counselor they can relate to, to help with their problems!

I enjoy working with women experiencing mood and anxiety disorders, including trauma-related disorders, and women experiencing emotional health concerns in the context of chronic health conditions. I am also a strong advocate for those experiencing neurodiversity (ADHD and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder). I specialize in helping individuals identify the specific nature of their concerns, including differential diagnostic assessment and inclusion of psychological testing, if appropriate. Clearly identifying these concerns leads to improved outcomes, helping individuals grow in a way that is meaningful to them.

I am Tena Prestidge, LAPC at Canopy Medical Clinic. I offer evidence-based treatment for individuals dealing with mood and anxiety concerns, life transitions, relationship stress, and trauma with an emphasis on LGBQIA, Trans, and non-monoheteronormative affirming care.

I enjoy assisting individuals find balance in their lives and assisting with them with achieving their goals. I have twenty years experience working in the behavioral health field in outpatient and inpatient settings. I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, CBT, play therapy and have experience working with co-occurring, depressive and anxiety disorders. I have experience working with women issues and assisting clients decrease their trauma symptoms. I also have experience working with adolescents, and ages 65 and up. Accepting ages 8 and up for in person/tele-health sessions. I also have some nontraditional hours available.

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.

Feeling like everything is too much and you can't keep up? Does past stuff keep coming up and leaving you on edge? Are you finding yourself constantly worrying? Maybe you want deeper relationships and to feel less alone? We all need help sometimes and therapy can teach you new ways of coping, foster healing from painful experiences, and to discover meaning and fulfillment in life. I am passionate about helping others realize their self-worth and to show up fully in their lives. My goal is that, through our work together, you will be able to regain authority over your life and to head down a path towards healing and growth.

Every person brings a different story into therapy and my goal as a counselor is to create a safe space for you to explore and understand your story. I believe that a safe and collaborative relationship makes space for true healing and relationship building will always be the first priority in your work with me. You can expect that I will respect your own personal journey and that your personal goals will be heard and worked towards. If seeking services for your child, please know that I will work alongside you to address concerns in a way that is respectful of all involved.

Hello! I enjoy working with older teens and adults who are experiencing life changes/challenges and are looking for someone to sit with them while sorting out the chaos that life can sometimes feel like. I have experience working with adults with depression, anxiety, history of incarceration, borderline personality disorder, trauma, and grief. Working with each individual, I have witnessed a common desire for a sense of peace. My hope is that by working together, we can develop a plan to meet your overall goals and reach that sense of peace.

I work with people of all ages—providing diagnostic and psychological evaluations for children as young as 2, as well as adolescents, and adults; and individual therapy for adolescents. I also provide Dialectical Behavior Therapy and am the clinical director of Dakota Family Services' DBT Program for Adolescents. I am a firm believer in using treatments that are well-supported by research and that match the client's goals.

Joan is a mental health therapist with over 17 years of experience. She works with clients aged 16 years and older specializing in the treatment of, but not limited to, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief, Anger Management, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Specific Phobias. Joan has a passion for helping parents navigate the roller coaster ride of parenting, especially for parents with children who have their own mental health struggles, providing techniques to assist with co-regulation, stress management, boundary setting, implementation of behavioral plans and communication skills and relationship building.

I work with people who struggle with mood disorders, life transitions, career counseling, marriage/couples counseling, personality disorders, eating disorders, stress management, and coping skills.

Michelle Zimney; MS, LPC is experienced working with children, adolescents, and families who have experienced trauma. Michelle is trained/certified in several evidenced-based treatment modalities such as Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT- Tapping), and Reunification & Family Therapy. Prior to working as a clinical therapist, Michelle was a child and family advocate. Michelle is passionate about her work with families; helping them to overcome adverse life experiences.

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.

My name is Tiara Perkins, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor based in North Dakota. I typically work with adults, specializing in anxiety, depression, and psychosis. I utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to help my client gain insight into their symptoms and reach their goals. I studied at Hampton University with a major in Psychology and Long Island University Post for my graduate studies in Counseling. I'm open to working with people from all walks of life.

My goal as your counselor is to help form and maintain a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. It is important for my client's to know that their story matters and that I am here alongside them to help them heal and grow. I do this by using a number of evidenced based approaches such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, MI, RCT, and person-centered therapy. I also love to incorporate art into my therapy sessions. Lets get creative!