Top Therapists in North Dakota

Maryn Young

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Maryn Young is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at The Ridge Treatment and Reentry Center in Fargo, North Dakota. She specializes in psychiatric assessment, medication management, and individualized treatment planning for mental health and substance use concerns.

Theresa Porter

LCSW • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Theresa Porter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who uses a solution-focused, strength-based approach and EMDR to help individuals address domestic violence, abuse, anger, depression, relationship, and family concerns.

Megan Degenstein

LPCC, Ph.D. • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Megan Degenstein is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Minnesota and North Dakota with a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. She provides LGBTQIA+‑affirming, evidence-based therapy (CBT, Choice Theory, EMDR, Relational Cultural Therapy) and specializes in care for queer and transgender clients, young adults, depression, relational challenges, and life transitions.

Tiara Perkins

CCTP • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

Tiara Perkins is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional who holds a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She provides trauma-informed, individualized care using CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness, with experience serving LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities.

Ashlei Stanczyk

LMSW • Licensed Master Social Worker

Ashlei Stanczyk is a Licensed Master Social Worker focused on early childhood mental health and supporting secure, connected relationships between children and caregivers. She uses trauma-informed, play, somatic, and attachment-based approaches to help families heal and build resilience.

Christian Ruth

Peer Support Specialist

Christian Ruth is a Peer Support Specialist at The Ridge Treatment and Reentry Center who draws on lived experience to provide empathetic, authentic support to people navigating mental health and recovery.

Cassady Green

LMSW • Licensed Master Social Worker

Cassady Green is a Licensed Master Social Worker who provides holistic, evidence-based therapy integrating CBT, trauma-informed care, attachment-based practices, and somatic techniques. She focuses on nervous-system regulation to help clients manage stress, anxiety, and trauma, and will complete EMDR training in June 2025.

Faith Barth

Faith Barth holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and is pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing with a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialization. She focuses on compassionate, evidence-based mental health care across the lifespan.

Jessica Anderson

CEAS • Occupational Therapist

Jessica Anderson is an occupational therapist in Devils Lake with over 20 years of experience serving clients across the lifespan. She specializes in hand therapy, wound care, edema management and ergonomics in outpatient, skilled nursing, swing-bed and group home settings.

Samantha Birrenkott

LAPC, LAC • Licensed Addiction Counselor

Samantha Birrenkott is a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) and Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC) in North Dakota who provides addiction-focused counseling and is pursuing advanced licensure under supervision.

Catherine Yeager

PhD • Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Catherine Yeager is a Licensed Psychologist who assesses and treats children, adolescents, and families, with expertise in pediatric neuropsychological and infant/toddler assessment. She also focuses on developmental disorders, behavioral planning, and family therapy.

Stephanie Macdonald

APRN, MSN, NP-C • Nurse Practitioner

Stephanie Macdonald is a board-certified nurse practitioner at Transitions Healthcare. She provides patient-centered, collaborative care across North Dakota, emphasizing shared decision-making and individualized treatment planning.

Jana Suder

DNP, FNP-BC • Family Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Jana Suder is a DNP and board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who provides compassionate, patient-centered mental health care for patients of all ages. She emphasizes collaborative, education-focused treatment and personalized care plans.

Justine Clark

FNP • Family Nurse Practitioner

Justine (JJ) Clark is a Family Nurse Practitioner who provides comprehensive mental health care to patients of all ages, with a special focus on ADHD management. She draws on six years of adult ICU critical-care experience.

Cindy Jones

Peer Support Specialist

Cindy Jones is a Peer Support Specialist at The Ridge Treatment and Reentry Center in Fargo, ND. Drawing on her lived experience, she supports people navigating mental health and substance use challenges.

Christine Boulton-Olson

PhD • Licensed Psychologist

Christine Boulton-Olson, PhD, is a licensed psychologist who provides adult individual and couples therapy. She specializes in anxiety, depression, assertiveness, anger management, communication, self‑esteem, relationships, and career concerns.

Casey Schaff

LPCC • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Casey Schaff is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who provides collaborative, individualized therapy to adolescents and adults. He integrates Reality Therapy, Choice Theory, and CBT to address anxiety, depression, stress, binge eating, body-image concerns, and supports sports/performance and couples work.

Jenna Holtz

LCSW • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Jenna Holtz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing trauma-focused therapy to individuals and groups. She supports youth and adults with mental health concerns, chemical dependency, developmental disabilities, and trauma, including survivors of domestic violence and childhood abuse, and has served as a school-based mental health professional in a rural K-12 setting.

Trista Schon

LPCC, LPC • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Trista Schon is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in North Dakota and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Minnesota who works primarily with adults, specializing in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, panic disorders, and depression. She tailors therapeutic approaches to each client and frequently integrates EMDR into trauma-focused care.

Sage Goodman

LMSW, MSW • Licensed Master Social Worker

Sage Goodman is a Licensed Master Social Worker in North Dakota who supports children, adolescents, and adults with mental and behavioral health needs. She has two years of experience as a case manager and also works as a veterinary assistant.