Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Fargo, ND
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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.

Nicole L. Roberts
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LCPC, PMH-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Congratulations on taking the first step. I offer individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, equine therapy, alternative healing techniques and coaching to help you break through barriers and create lasting change in your life. Trauma and loss happen in our lives, but these events shouldn't define us or the amazing talents we have to share with this world.

Tim Clark
Counselor, MS, LPCC, LMAC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I see individuals dealing with a variety of issues who want to find relief from the pain of dealing with consistent life stressors. Sometimes it is a struggle to see anything but what is right in front of you right now. I would like to help provide you guidance while we work together to find a path toward finding relief.

Nicole Sand
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
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.
Waitlist for new clients

Megan Degenstein
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.

Dr. Jessica Hotchkiss
Counselor, PhD, LPCC, CCLS, NCC, GC-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We all need support in our lives. My name is Jessica, a relational counselor with a passion for helping people find hope and healing in the most difficult circumstances. Counseling can provide support for personal growth, self-awareness, trauma, anxiety/depression and relationships. Additionally, as a Certified Grief Counselor and Certified Child Life Specialist, I offer specialized support for children, adults, and families experiencing grief and loss, chronic/terminal medical conditions, and medical trauma. *I now only offer telehealth counseling.*

Roberta Pytlik
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LMAC, LPCC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Welcome! I hope that you find helpful information here. I am an addictions and mental health counselor, and I am passionate about providing you with quality counseling for both addiction and mental health disorders. I work with adults at this time, emphasizing trauma-informed care and holistic wellness. My theoretical orientation is eclectic, so I use various strategies to best serve you, including humanistic, mindfulness, strengths, and values-based approaches.

April M Morris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
An ideal client for me is anyone that wants to engage in therapy and better themselves, situation and their life. I love the variety of clients I see and am ready to meet them where they are at. Whether its a life transition, daily life stressors, relationship challenges or something more long term, I am here to help. I enjoy seeing teenagers and adults.

Erin Hagen
Counselor, PhD, LPCC-S
Verified
Verified
Am I right for you? Ask yourself: Are your relationships a source of anxiety for you? Does this time in your life call for deeper reflection and awareness? If you could connect better in key relationships, would your life improve? I provide focused attention to all aspects of your emotional wellbeing, anxiety concerns, and relational health. I offer you a safe and connected approach to counseling. I believe that holding a secure and healthy attachment in the therapy process brings strength, connection, courage, and hope.

Pfeifer Counseling Services
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified
Verified
If I were a baker or a mechanic, then who I am as a person wouldn't matter, as long as the donuts are good or your car gets fixed. However, with counseling, how you feel about your counselor matters significantly. Being a good fit is a necessity. I hope that this brief narrative gives you an idea of what working with me might look like so that you can make an informed decision if I'd be an appropriate fit for what you need. I value the science behind what we feel and why we feel it. I value humor. I value unconditional regard for those I serve. These are integral to my work.

Angela M Cavett
Psychologist, PhD, LP, RPT-S
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My life-long passion is to help children, adolescents, and families heal. I work with children with a range of presenting concerns including attachment, behavior, mood and anxiety. I provide evidence-based treatments within a caring, trusting therapeutic relationship. I enjoy working with children that are considered "complex" including those who have had early developmental trauma and those who have behavioral difficulties that cause significant challenges. Helping parents to become more attuned and connected allows for healing across generations.
Waitlist for new clients

Jamie Newberger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LAPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
We all struggle at times. Sometimes life experiences can become overwhelming, cause you to feel out of control or bring you down. I am passionate about working with individuals who are healing from painful situations in life, and who feel stuck in old patterns that just aren’t working anymore. I strive to provide collaborative counseling that feels safe and connected. Whether you are having difficulty communicating your needs or emotions, facing hard choices, or lacking direction, change is possible. You don’t have to continue feeling stuck or overwhelmed, and you don’t have to do it alone.

James D Cronin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Hello, I’m James Cronin. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in North Dakota and Minnesota. More importantly, I’m in the business of helping people! For over 20 years I have worked passionately with individuals, couples and families to improve quality of life, reduce stress and navigate relationships. I believe every person is important! I believe people are capable of exploring life experiences to discover how their strengths can open doors to amazing opportunities for growth. If you are ready to start the journey of improving relationships and understanding yourself more completely don't hesitate to contact me.

Deb Fetting
Counselor, MEd, LPCC
Verified
Verified
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.

Paul Afanasi Polanski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CFRC, MBA
Verified
Verified
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?”

Tamara Madler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW, LAC
Verified
Verified
I am a clinical therapist and addiction counselor with over two decades of experience. I know what it takes to make a difference using passion, knowledge, and warmth. Life isn’t meant to walk through alone and humanness is a condition of life. I serve as a helper-guide and believe that everyone possesses important qualities. The choices made today affect tomorrow. I strive to ensure that every one feels heard, understood, respected and empowered. I embrace education and change, and support you in reaching your goals in order to lead a confident, fulfilled life. I am dedicated to maintaining evidence-based practices.

Sara Quam
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Your struggle with depression, anxiety, or other distress is interfering with your life. It has caused problems for you at work or school and has even created tensions or distance in your relationships with friends and family. You are feeling overwhelmed with your current situation and unable to cope with the challenges you face. We offer a range of behavioral health services that can help you meet the challenges and move beyond them.

Jamie Moe
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I believe in empowering individuals to become the best version of themselves. It is often difficult to move past issues, traumatic events, or insecurities but researching therapists is the first step, so congratulations on beginning the journey!

Brittany A Schank
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
You're not sure exactly when it happened, but all of the sudden you don't have the confidence you used to have, you're exhausted, and the fire in your eye is gone. You used to have hobbies, things you loved to do, and you used to know who you were and what you stood for. But today, you're lost, you're busy without production, you're overwhelmed, and don't know who you are. You've had so many dreams, but your worries and fears are holding you captive from success. You want so bad to find yourself, your happiness, and your drive, but don't know where to start.

Sarah Rose Edwards
Psychologist, PhD, LP, HSPP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in working with people who have experienced trauma or verbal, emotional, physical or sexual abuse in their families or close relationships. Particularly when abuse happens earlier in life or over a long period, those suffering may develop various symptoms including depression, anxiety, low self esteem, self harm, substance use, and anger issues. I view symptoms as ways of coping that have helped you survive so far. We collaborate in therapy to help you find new ways to relate to yourself and others, and create a more meaningful and satisfying life, however that might look for you.
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Culturally Sensitive Therapists
How does culturally sensitive therapy work?
A culturally sensitive therapist will tailor their approach to therapy based on the individual client’s background. This may include changing their style of interaction (asking open-ended questions vs. being the “expert” voice), their affect (seeming warm or “neutral”), how much personal information they disclose about themselves, and more. It’s also important for a culturally sensitive therapist to acknowledge larger societal forces that may impact their client due to the client’s background.
How effective is culturally sensitive therapy?
Some professionals have expressed concern about highlighting cultural differences in therapy, suggesting that it might promote stereotypes and harm the therapeutic bond; however, many experts agree that cultural sensitivity tends to strengthen the connection between therapist and client and help clients feel heard and understood. A culturally sensitive approach to therapy can be especially helpful for those not in the cultural majority, especially when combined with proven therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
What are the limitations of a culturally sensitive approach to therapy?
While being culturally sensitive is generally a valuable skill to have, a therapist cannot treat every client from a similar background the same way. Each client is an individual with their own values, personal preferences, and life experiences that will need to be explored during therapy. In addition, it’s rare for a therapist and client to have identical backgrounds, so there may be some cross-cultural differences to navigate during therapy, but a culturally sensitive therapist can do so with empathy and respect.
Can culturally sensitive therapy be done online?
Yes, online therapy using a culturally sensitive approach can be beneficial. Therapy can sometimes be difficult to access for clients from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic standing. The array of mental health support available through the internet makes it possible for clients to find a good therapist match regardless of where they live.