Sexual Abuse Therapists in Minot, ND

I offer outpatient therapy services for all ages to address a variety of areas including relational issues, depression, anxiety, family stress, divorce, parent/child conflict, self-esteem, sexual abuse, child abuse/neglect, and grief/loss. I serve individuals, couples, and families.

As a therapist, my goal is to empower others and utilize a strength-based, integrative approach to fit the needs of each individual client. One of my priorities in my practice is to provide a safe place for people to express themselves and be vulnerable in a non-judgmental environment. Previous experiences in my life have influenced my career path, which often gives me the ability to connect easily with others. I have an undergraduate degree in addiction studies from Minot State University and a master’s degree in counseling from the University of North Dakota.

I provide outpatient therapy services to children, adults, and families addressing issues related, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, grief/loss, divorce, abuse, cancer/medical issues, and women's issues (infertility, perinatal loss, abortion, etc). My goal is to assist individuals and/or families in finding the balance needed to lead stable, healthy lifestyles while creating and rebuilding essential, life-long relationships. I have worked with children, adults, and families for several years and focus on respect, love, connections, and most importantly, discovery.

Do you feel anxious, depressed, overwhelmed? Do you feel isolated and alone despite trying so very hard to connect with people? Do you need something to change? All humans experience some form of struggle in their life. Many of us need help facing challenges in order to gain confidence, improve our self-worth and feel more fulfilled. Counseling is a great option to build a life that is more enjoyable, safe and happy. I specialize in trauma, anger, anxiety, depression, stress and relationship issues.

I am passionate about providing person-centered, individualized therapy services. I have experience specializing in mental health therapy, expressive therapy, play therapy, and family therapy services for children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing life, family, and relationship stressors; adjustment issues; stage of life changes; or who have complex behavioral health needs. I am an affirming therapist with specialized training and experience providing therapy services for individuals of all ages and abilities including individuals with physical limitations, developmental/cognitive challenges, and gender diversity.

I have over 30 years experience providing counseling to individuals, families and couples with a variety of mental health issues. I specialize in helping families address issues that make it difficult for them to enjoy their relationships with each other. I have significant experience in helping people resolve trauma issues of abuse or grief, whether recent or past. My approach is supportive and solution focused.

Life can get really tough sometimes and, when that happens, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and not okay. That's where therapy can help. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples to address many different areas such as anxiety, depression, grief, phase of life, relationships, and trauma-related issues. Together, we can process the hard things and begin your journey of healing.

I am privileged to enter into the unique and dynamic life stories of my clients as a faith based counselor in the Minot region and via telehealth. I believe any person or couple can experience enduring change and healing with the help and care of someone coming alongside them with tools, support, and encouragement. If you have been without the hope of this, I can carry that hope for you. You don’t have to go at it alone.

If you are feeling stuck in unhappiness, overwhelmed by the pressures of daily life, or have been carrying a burden for too long, you are not alone. Therapy can help you heal from the past, feel more connected to the people around you, stop unwanted thoughts and find more enjoyment in your life. I help people overcome their past to be able to build better relationships, find their drive and live a more satisfied life.

I have always had a soft spot for the underdog. I believe that the human spirit, when inspired, has the ability to overcome any obstacle with the right tools in place. I also believe that everyone strives for authenticity, and has the right (and inherent desire) to live in such a way that honors one’s full potential, even if it goes against popular opinion. I will work with you to draw out what truly matters to you, to provide the appropriate tools, and to help build momentum by building confidence in taking the next step forward to wherever it is you need to go in this journey we call life.

The clients I work with have often experienced profound changes in their mood or behavior, suddenly or gradually. They don't feel like themselves. Their anxiety may not go away. They're stuck or simply not happy in their current life choices. I help clients identify unhealthy patterns and triggers to distress. In our time together, clients develop skills to interrupt unhelpful or unwanted patterns in thought, mood and behavior. My clients are often looking to improve relationships, work toward goals and reduce stress. They want to gain healthy coping skills and learn positive reframing to improve functioning and stability.

Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or struggle to adjust to life’s difficulties and daily tasks? Has a past trauma, distressing event, or life change made taking your life back seem difficult? Or maybe wishing fears, worries, or stressors would not feel so heavy and overwhelming? Sometimes you don’t know how you got here or why this is happening. Now more than ever, we all experience uncertainty about different aspects of our lives. My hope is together, we can work to help you rise from whatever difficulties you may be facing. I'm here with honor to support you in your journey to create ways to heal, achieve goals, and find your joy.

An ideal client for me is anyone that wants to engage in therapy and better themselves, their situation, and their life. I love the variety of clients I see and am ready to meet them where they are at. Whether it's a life transition, daily life stressors, relationship challenges, or something more long term, I am here to help. I enjoy seeing teenagers and adults. I would be honored to support you through your mental health journey and improving your life.

The Kid's Therapy Center LLC is a mental health counseling and training center focusing on children, adolescents and adults. Therapy is offered individually and in a group setting. In addition, the center offers education for professionals, students, or caregivers pertaining to childhood issues they may encounter within their profession and viable treatment options.

Lindsay Stayton, LIMHP, provides individual therapy services to individuals with a primary focus on treating adolescents, young adults and adults struggling with life transitions and challenges. In addition to the stressors and challenges of life changes, Lindsay has significant experience working with individuals who have experienced childhood trauma. Primary treatment methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, EMDR, Trauma Focused Therapies and more. She will work with you to develop a treatment plan that meets your needs.

I believe that every person has the potential within themselves to make the changes they need to live their happiest life. My hope is to create a safe space for you to explore, heal, and tell your story. My goal will always be to work alongside you and help you on your path to get to that place, whatever that may look like for you. I take a humanistic and person-centered approach to therapy, and together we will tailor the therapeutic experience for your individual needs. You are worthy of healing. You deserve time and space to share your experiences, to explore feelings and thoughts in a nurturing, nonjudgmental place.

You are the expert on your needs. My job is to hear you, apply what I know, and be real with you, respecting what you share with me. Your words, voice, and body/face help me to discover who you are. I will not flatter you, I will not judge you. In my experienced view, depression, anxiety, panic, dissociation, melancholy, etc. can be symptoms of internal struggles or past traumatic experiences. I believe that a safe and trusting alliance between us allows us to work with your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. Let's go in search of a more authentic life for you together.