Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Fargo, ND
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Jen Kimball Walter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Jen is certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT),
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and various trauma focused interventions to include Prolonged Exposure (PE) and
Cognitive
Processing Therapy (CPT).
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.
Waitlist for new clients

Andrea Rognlien
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified
Verified
My overall focus is on helping women be well--physically, emotionally, spiritually, socially. My areas of focus include: anxiety, depression, sports counseling, stress management, and grief. I gravitate towards
Cognitive
Behavioral and Humanistic therapies in my clinical work. I primarily serve clients individually; however, I am experienced in offering couple's and group therapy. I am passionate about providing a safe space for female athletes to focus on their emotional well-being. Whether you are an avid runner, college athlete or a Saturday morning golfer, I am here to support you as the complete athlete you are!

Deb Fetting
Counselor, MEd, LPCC
Verified
Verified
My counseling style is a blend of insight-oriented,
cognitive
-behavioral, EMDR therapy, and mindfulness approaches.
Individuals and couples see me with difficulties that accompany anxiety, painful life experiences, loss, depression, transition, trauma, and relationship concerns. Sometimes clients know what's causing difficulty, sometimes they aren't sure what's holding them back. We sort that out. Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) is often helpful with the process of moving forward from the impact of distressing events that happened recently or long ago. If you would like to see me specifically for EMDR then return to your counselor that is often an option. I have been a counselor for 15 years and am a Certified EMDR Therapist.

Farryn Helm
Counselor, MS, LPCC, RPT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a registered play therapist and licensed counselor, I currently provide integrative play therapy, child-centered play therapy, as well as trauma-focused
cognitive
behavioral therapy (TF-
CBT
),
cognitive
behavioral therapy (
CBT
), Sand tray therapy, and Solution-focused therapy for all ages.
I am a licensed counselor and registered play therapist. My area of expertise is working with children, adolescents, and young adults that have experienced trauma, have mood disorders, ADHD, and Autism. My mission is to meet you where you are at in life to provide support, hope and healing to you and your family through a collaborative and supportive, therapeutic relationship. I have a passion for working with adolescents and young adults and the unique struggles that come with these stages of life. Using a person-centered approach, I aim to create a space for you to tell your individual story in a safe and trusting environment.

Katie Prochniak
Counselor, LPCC
Verified
Verified
Katie works with a variety of mental health concerns while specializing in relational issues, identity exploration, body image concerns, and complex trauma/PTSD with an emphasis on domestic and sexual violence. She uses an array of evidence-based approaches including Relational-Cultural Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, and
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy. She is LGBTQIA+ affirming and works with adults.
Waitlist for new clients

Megan Degenstein
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use a variety of evidence-based approaches to help you reach individualized goals including
Cognitive
-Behavioral Therapy, Choice Theory, and Relational Cultural Therapy.
I believe each person has a story to share and deserves to have a brave space to share that story. Furthermore, I believe true growth and healing happens in safe, collaborative relationships. My hope is to create a space for you to feel heard and supported while you share your unique story. As a client, you can expect that I will respect your journey and process by meeting you where you are in this moment and working with you collaboratively to move in the direction of your goals.

Jessica Mertz - Dakota Family Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW, RPT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have extensive experience working with early developmental trauma, difficulties with parent-child attachment, anxiety, significant life changes, and mood disorders. I am a Registered Play Therapist and trained in Family Attachment Narrative Therapy,
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and EMDR with a focus on kids. 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.

Nicole Sand
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
She utilizes a variety of evidenced-based approaches such as EMDR, Relational Cultural Therapy,
CBT
, and has training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders.
Accepting NEW clients with immediate openings! Nicole is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of North Dakota with over 5 years of experience. She is dedicated to creating a safe space to develop a secure and collaborative therapeutic relationship. Nicole is passionate about connecting with each of her clients to encourage personal growth and healing, new insights, and authentic living. She strives to provide courage and hope to her clients while helping them met their goals and create more meaning and fulfillment in their lives.

Ally Rust
Counselor, MEd, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I utilize evidenced based approaches such as
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills, Part work (Inner child work) and Trauma Focused
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (TF-
CBT
).
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.

It's a Part of, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I utilize EMDR, Behavioral Therapy,
CBT
, Family/Marital Therapy Structural Family Therapy.
Finding the right "FIT", in many aspects of life, can be a challenge. I have had the opportunity to work within various systems to include group home settings, inpatient hospital, human service centers, and private practice. I have been able to see clients in all parts of their journey and appreciate being able to go along side clients to work toward their goals in life. I will be offering in-person and telehealth.

Dawn Lesley Groslie
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified
Verified
Counseling strategies I utilize include
CBT
, Mindfulness, and Compassion Therapy.
I understand how it can be difficult to reach out for help especially when you may be feeling sad, anxious, and overwhelmed. I understand that it is hard to trust someone and express your doubts and fears. Let me help you. I believe that life is too short to think of therapy as just hard work. Challenging? Yes. Laughter? Yes. Compassion? Yes. Therapy is about knowing that you want to reach the goal of feeling better about yourself, your relationships, your life.
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Darren Carter
Counselor, MS, MEd, LPCC, LPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I'm trained in empirically supported interventions such as
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy for the treatment of OCD, Anxiety, Phobias, Panic Disorder, and other related mental health conditions.
Welcome to my profile! My name is Darren and I'm a licensed therapist in North Dakota and Minnesota. I specialize in OCD and anxiety disorders. Heightened levels of anxiety and stress can cause disruptions and impairment in our lives and create maladaptive behaviors over time. At Lakeside Center for Behavioral Change, I work collaboratively with clients to develop and work toward treatment goals for the reduction and elimination of symptoms.

Angie Abrams
Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I utilize
CBT
, DBT, TFCBT, mindfulness, and other skills-based interventions to support learning, symptom management, and behavioral change.
I have worked with clients of diverse backgrounds for over 10 years and understand that no one is immune to suffering and that everyone experiences pain as well as triumphs throughout the course of their lives. I believe people are resilient and deserving of happiness, acceptance, peace, and fulfillment. I work with adolescents (ages 14+), adults, and couples and treat various presenting concerns, including depression, anxiety, personality disorders, anger management, difficulties with emotion identification/regulation, vocational/academic stress, grief/bereavement, trauma, and difficulties in relationships.

Shannon Pfau
Occupational Therapist, CEO, MAOT, OTR/L, CTP
Verified
Verified
Is your medical or mental health impacting your day-to-day life? Do you feel like you or your teen can’t keep up with daily tasks or has had a decline in independence/function? If so, you are not alone. Occupational Therapy (OT) focuses on what is meaningful for you. OT emphasizes the "doing" portion of therapy. OT could be addressing anything from basic hygiene skills, creating structure/routines, independent living skills, coping/emotional regulation,
cognitive
skill building and much more. Your goals are our goals in Occupational Therapy.

Julie Windahl
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I use a variety of theoretical orientations, such as
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.
I see individuals, families, and couples with a wide variety of issues relating to mental health and relationships. Everyone is their own expert when it comes to their own mental health and I want to be here to help guide you to be the best version of yourself.

Christy Rae Wilkie - Dakota Family Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I provide therapy for children, adolescents, and young adults who have complex behavioral health issues. I combine my extensive clinical expertise with my belief in kids, and have a unique ability to find and develop their strengths. I work hard to be an ideal therapist for the clients I am working with and doing what is best to fit their needs. I typically provide
cognitive
behavioral therapy augmented with motivational interviewing and psychoeducation, but I am trained in other modalities as well.

Ashley Vogel
Counselor, MEd, LPCC
Verified
Verified
She uses a variety of evidenced-based approaches, including
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills, and Solution Focused therapy.
Ashley’s goal as a counselor is to create a safe, accepting, and empowering space for individuals to grow and heal. She meets individuals where they are at, incorporating their strengths, interests, and creativity into each session. Ashely sees adolescents and young adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, relational concerns, self-worth, and identity exploration.

Raising Hope
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
Verified
Erin combines
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy and Play therapy techniques using a holistic approach.
Erin obtained her master’s degree in counseling, and her bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation and Human Services from the University of North Dakota. Erin enjoys working with childern, adults and families. Erin is a strength based counselor, who helps clients recognize the strengths they have within themselves. Erin will help clients learn and implement skills to help manage anxiety, emotions, life changes, trauma and difficulties they may be facing.

Dr. Jessica Jones
Psychologist, PhD, LP
I have been trained in and use many forms of
cognitive
behavioral therapy, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and
Cognitive
Processing Therapy (CPT).
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.
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Sam Navratil
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My approach to therapy is down-to-earth, collaborative, and person-centered. You can expect a non-judgmental space that will help you to feel comfortable during all stages of the process. Together we will create a plan that promotes coping and growth, and incorporates evidence based therapy practices such as
CBT
, DBT, and a mix of trauma informed interventions. I work with adult populations 18 + . I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, experienced in Veteran issues, and specialize in addressing stressful life transitions, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship challenges, gender identity, and insomnia/ nightmares.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists
How does cognitive behavioral therapy work?
Cognitive behavioral therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario (catastrophizing) or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioral therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioral therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.