Couples Counseling Therapists in Fargo, ND

I have over twenty years of experience working with children, adolescents, college students, families, and couples to find ways to deal with the issues life throws at them. If you are reading this, you have taken the first step towards an improved lifestyle. Each person has her/his own perspective and is treated as an individually and unique person. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, behavior issues, PTSD, and problems related to adjusting to specific life issues. I will treat you with respect and dignity in a confidential setting. The relationship you have with your therapist is of utmost importance.

Are you overwhelmed? Tired? Frustrated? Hurt? Do you feel like you've tried everything but life/emotions are still hard to manage? When life feels this way, it's difficult to know where to turn. There is HOPE. It IS possible to learn how to manage your feelings, heal from your pain, connect to others, and grow into the person you wish to be.

Hi, my name is Megan! First I want to honor the steps you took to get to this place of looking for increased support. Whether you're struggling with life transitions, grief, or just feeling like things aren't working as well for you as you'd like, some external support and perspective can be invaluable to getting back on track.

My goal is to create a supportive environment where my clients can explore their emotional needs and overcome barriers that limit their full potential. I offer counseling sessions during daytime and evening hours for individuals and couples for topics of concern including Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Codependency, Anxiety/Stress, Communication issues, Trust issues, Loneliness, Emotional intimacy, Trauma/PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury and Self-esteem issues. I would like the opportunity to help you heal any experiences that impact your life and to join you on your journey to becoming a better you.

Supporting clients in making progress toward their goals is one of my favorite aspects of my job. I enjoy working with people from a variety of backgrounds and hearing their unique stories. I've worked with individuals, couples, and families with high-risk issues, such as abuse, neglect, and suicide and those in the LGBTQ+ community. I have experience working with clients who have anxiety, depression, and those struggling through life transitions.

Are you overwhelmed with life stressors or trauma? Struggling with time management or motivation? Maybe you feel anxious, irritable, or depressed? It is time for you to get the help and support you deserve. You don't have to face these challenges or discover solutions alone. I will honor your story while sitting with you in your pain. I will offer space for safety and connection. Whether the focus is personal or professional, I will help you develop healthier responses to stress, learn concrete coping skills, and create a plan to improve your overall mental health and wellness.

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!

Are you feeling stuck in your relationship & unsure of what to do? Have you been hurt by infidelity, or feel like you and your partner are growing apart? Are you feeling overwhelmed, alone, lost or broken? Are worries constantly running through your head & you just can’t “turn it off”? Life is full of difficult transitions. Relationships end, children leave the nest, jobs are lost, important people in our lives pass away. It can leave you with just enough energy to put on a brave face and “fake” it through the day. But what if life could be different?

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.

Are you ready to take the step to enter therapy, but hesitant to do so? If you're reading this, I am proud of you, because looking for a therapist and scheduling your first visit is often one of the most challenging hurdles! My approach as a therapist is meeting you where you are at and help you feel comfortable and safe to open up. I strive to assist individuals feel validated, heard, and empowered to make change. I work with adults and couples on a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, grief, self-esteem issues, and relational stressors.

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!

I have experience working with people from all walks of life. I enjoy working with adults and couples, typically with issues of anxiety, depression, communication, life transitions, personal growth, relational conflict, self-esteem, sexual difficulties, societal oppression/equity, and trauma. I work with individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, am LGBTQIA+ affirming, am culturally competent and keep up to date (and then some) with all required continuing education credits.

I help couples in conflict and those who want to develop their relationship into a stronger alliance. Conflict affects us all in many ways. Mostly, I work with individuals, couples and groups to understand the impact of confusion, upset and misunderstanding on our relationships. Sometimes depression and anxiety are overwhelming and that causes lots of problems in our ability to make our life work. I hear from clients that they felt better after our session because they were able to talk through a problem and understand the situation better.

Individuals who call me say they are exhausted, discouraged, and dissatisfied with life. Old thoughts and behaviors continue to negatively impact who they are, what they want to accomplish, and their relationships. They have lost the meaning and magic of life. Couples who call me say they've drifted apart, feel more like roommates, and affection has stopped. Ineffective patterns of communication prevent them from reaching to each other. The magic in their relationship has died and the dance has ended. Healthy relationships, whether with yourself or others, are key to a happy, satisfying, life and keeping the magic going.

I help people find more satisfying lives and healthier relationships. I've been a counselor for 15 years seeing adults for a variety of concerns that accompany anxiety, stress, painful life experiences, loss, depression, transition, trauma, communication challenges, and relationship concerns. I'm a Certified EMDR Therapist and I frequently use EMDR therapy with my clients.

I want you to imagine leaving your home in the morning, navigating the busy roads to work. You’re tired, barely focused and dreading the day ahead. You pull into the parking lot of your employer, taking a deep breath. You grab your work things and walk towards the office. You stop, frozen in the sea of mental waves, a thousand thoughts crashing into one another, unable to organize them. Everything stops for a moment, a beacon of clarity forms in the distance and you’re able to hear one calm thought. You ask yourself “am I on the right path?”

I take an inviting approach to counseling, and collaborate with my clients in their healing. I believe people to be resilient, and know that we all get “stuck” sometimes. I work with my clients to identify their strengths and resources to get “unstuck” and move toward thriving in their lives. I see individuals from all walks of life struggling with a variety of stressors from depression, traumatic experiences, life transitions, grief and loss, anxiety, burnout/resilience, relationship strain, to any other issue that could be a road block to living a fulfilling life.

Throughout her career, Julie has honed her skills in providing therapeutic support to individuals in various stages of life, cultivating a genuine passion for helping others overcome mental health challenges. Her approach is rooted in collaboration, as she works closely with clients to understand their unique situations and co-create personalized paths forward. If you are someone in need of marriage counseling, couples counseling or individual counseling Julie has over 14 years of experience working in as an outpatient mental health therapist and can help you nagivate interpersonal relationships, family dynamics and personal goals.

If you or your partner are considering divorce, Discernment Counseling is designed for you. It is a chance to slow down, take a breath, and look at the options for your marriage. We won't fix the issues in your marriage, we will figure out what those issues are and if they are solvable. The goal is for you to gain clarity and confidence about a direction, based on a deeper understanding of your relationship and its possibilities for the future. There are no good guys or bad guys. You will come in as a couple but the most important work occurs in the one-to-one conversations with me.