Jessica Mertz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW, RPT-S
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I am passionate about working with children who have experienced early developmental trauma, anxiety, and challenging life stressors. I am trained in Family Attachment Narrative Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) with a focus on children and adolescents, and play therapy with a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor credential. My goal is that you feel listened to and we find the most effective way to help your family. Whether that's by developing new parenting strategies, improving the parent-child relationship, or individual sessions where I meet with your child, we will figure out what's best for you.
I have completed the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics Training Certification through the Phase II level. NMT guides my work to assess each child's neurodevelopmental history, identifying specific brain areas that have been most impacted by stress and trauma, and tailoring interventions in a sequenced, developmentally appropriate way.
My therapy style is warm, collaborative, and developmentally informed. I support children facing trauma, anxiety, or major stressors using EMDR, play therapy, and attachment focused care. Guided by NMT, I tailor treatment to each child's needs. If this resonates, I invite you to reach out.
Call or Email Jessica Mertz now for a free 15 minute consultation - (701) 503-4601
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Finances
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Medica
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Optum
- Sanford Health Plan
- TRICARE
- TriWest
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Jessica Mertz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW, RPT-S
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (701) 503-4601
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Dakota / 4490 Jessica Mertz
- In Practice for 19 years
- Attended University of North Dakota, MSW, Graduated 2007
- Certificate from The Neurosequential Network Phase II Trained Provider / 2025
- Certificate from Association for Play Therapy S-3583 / 2017
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Jessica Mertz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW, RPT-S
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (701) 503-4601
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Parenting
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Adoption
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Life Transitions
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
Jessica Mertz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW, RPT-S
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (701) 503-4601
Part of Dakota Family Services
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Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Religion
Christian
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- EMDR
- Integrative
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Sandplay
- Trauma Focused
Jessica Mertz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW, RPT-S
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (701) 503-4601
Location
Primary Location
Dakota Family Services - Fargo
7151 15th Street South
Fargo, ND 58104
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Additional Location
Dakota Family Services - Minot
6201 19th Avenue Northwest
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 551-7015Group Practice
Dakota Family Services Jessica Mertz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW, RPT-S
Call for a free consultation now - (701) 503-4601