Therapists in Fargo, ND

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 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 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.

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.

As a mental health counselor and substance use counselor I have enjoyed walking alongside my clients who are striving to improve the quality of their life. It is my goal to work with my clients to achieve their goals. We all need a little help, encouragement, and guidance at times; I am looking forward to helping you achieve your goals and live your best life.

I work with a vide variety of adolescent and adult clients as well as couples and families of all ages. Most of my clients come in for an intake session to explain their situation and start to develop therapeutic goals. Weekly 50-minute sessions are recommended in most situations to start, but as progress is made, many clients shift to less frequent counseling sessions. I am dedicated to establishing a trusting professional relationship based on respect and understanding the unique history, perspective, and needs of my client.

When a person is faced with life stressors, it can be hard to know how to "act" or "present themselves." An ideal client is one who recognizes that something is not right and takes the first step in seeking help. That is the most difficult part. They recognize the way they are feeling is not how they want or need to feel. It takes courage to ask for help and I understand the process of finding a therapist can be overwhelming. I am proud of you for taking the first steps towards a positive change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you through your journey.

I provide therapy for children, adolescents, and young adults. I believe building relationships with clients is the most important piece of successful therapy. I love what I do because it allows me to walk next to people I would never have met had I chosen a different profession, as they work to make amazing life changes. I have the honor of meeting people at their worst, all while watching them grow into the people they’ve always wanted to be.

Accepting New Clients. Understanding ourselves requires courage. Each of us have shame, pain, and broken relationships. At times it can feel overwhelming to face these places in our lives alone. Counseling offers a safe, confidential, and relational space for you to come and understand what has/is happening in your life. My hope is that you may understand yourself better and come to trust yourself. As you care for yourself, you will find that forging safer, healthier, and more satisfying relationships with others is possible. I am a trained relational psychotherapist; I work with adolescents and adults in the Fargo/Moorhead area.

I am a clinical therapist and addiction counselor with over two decades of experience, striving to make a difference using passion, knowledge, and warmth. Life isn’t meant to walk through alone; humanness is a life condition. "Breathe in the amazing, hold on through the awful, and relax and exhale during the ordinary." The choices made today affect tomorrow; reach out. We all deserve to be seen as our authentic selves, heard and understood, respected, and empowered to reach our deepest desires and capacity. I embrace education, skills training, and a deep-level change process guided by evidence-based practices.

Every person deserves the opportunity to feel supported and heard. My primary focus for the clients I hope to work with is assisting them in learning how to navigate their feelings and emotions in a safe environment. Struggles may range anywhere from navigating anxiety symptoms, family dynamics, social situations, or exploring and learning more about possible traumas.

I feel grateful to do what I do and I see it as a privilege to witness the resilient nature of the human spirit each day. Everyone has their own story & typically there are aspects of it that cause pain and shame. None of us can escape suffering because it is a natural part of the human experience. This is a difficult truth to accept. My goal is not to help you avoid all emotional pain but to offer support so that you learn how to navigate it with more ease. The transformation happens when there is awareness, acceptance, compassion, & useful action towards a life that is aligned with values.

Hello, my name is Jenna. My approach to counseling is primarily relational and trauma-informed with a specialization in addressing relationship issues, attachment, childhood trauma, PTSD, and related challenges.

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.

Jamie Barnett is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Licensed Addiction Counselor who has experience working with individuals of all ages. She specializes in working with children, adolescents and young adults and their families. She completed Chemical Dependency Evaluations for all ages.

The Lakeside Center for Behavioral Change provides empirically validated, effective treatment to children, adolescents and adults who suffer from OCD, trichotillomania, tic disorders, hoarding, stress, phobias, anxiety, and related conditions. The Center provides individual, group and family treatment in a professional, welcoming atmosphere. Dr. Reinardy is the Founder of the Lakeside Center and has given hundreds of presentations locally and nationally. The Center's mission is to provide effective therapeutic services to clients and offer training and consultation to other mental health providers.

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!

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.

I have an interest in working with children, adolescents, and young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma.