Top Therapists in North Dakota

Misty Wright

MS

Misty Wright is a counselor with over 15 years of experience providing diagnostic assessments and therapy to individuals of all ages. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and people with disabilities using evidence-based approaches like CBT, TF-CBT, Prolonged Exposure, ERP, DBT, CAMS, and PCIT.

Heidi Selby

EMDR

Heidi Selby provides therapy to children, adolescents, and adults for depression, anxiety, mood disorders, grief, trauma, life transitions, and stress. She uses Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, person-centered and solution-focused approaches, is certified in EMDR, and integrates play and art therapy techniques.

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.

Brenda LaDuke

MS, LAPC • Licensed Associate Professional Counselor

Brenda LaDuke is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor who provides person-centered, trauma-informed care rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She works with adolescents, adults, and older adults on anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and aging- and dementia-related emotional concerns.

Darla Stafford

LCSW, MSW • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Darla Stafford is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience working with adults, families, and couples. She uses a strength-based, compassionate approach and specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, divorce, and life transitions; she is trained in EMDR.

Sara Knudson

Sara Knudson supports adolescents (10+), teens, and their families through the challenges of adolescence, helping youth heal, grow, and recognize their strengths. She also works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, and life transitions in a compassionate, validating environment.

Aminata Kamara

DNP, RN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC • Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner

Aminata Kamara is a board-certified psychiatric and family nurse practitioner (DNP) with over 14 years of clinical experience. She provides integrated mental and physical healthcare across the lifespan in diverse settings.

Seth Johnson

LPCC, EMDR • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Seth Johnson is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who works with children, teens, and adults, integrating cognitive-behavioral, strengths-based, and person-centered approaches. He has specialized training in EMDR and Play Therapy and treats depression, anxiety, trauma, and ADHD while supporting LGBTQIA+ clients.

Brittany Tofsrud

Brittany Tofsrud works with individuals ages 8–25, supporting those experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem, anger management challenges, and life transitions. She is trained in EMDR and integrates person-centered therapy, CBT, and mindfulness-based interventions.

Toni Abelseth

PMHNP-BC, MSN • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Toni Abelseth is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides holistic, person-centered care to individuals of all ages. She treats depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, and behavioral concerns across community, crisis, inpatient, and private-practice settings.

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.

Melissa Holen

EMDR

Melissa Holen provides therapy to individuals aged 8 and up, supporting clients through life transitions, parenting, finances, career and relationship stress, as well as depression, anxiety, and grief. She uses Person-Centered Therapy, CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and is certified in EMDR.

Patty Hulm

Licensed Therapist

Patty Hulm is the owner of NuVation Health Services and a licensed therapist who provides counseling to individuals and couples ages 16 and older. She specializes in depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma (EMDR), infertility counseling, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

Sarah Abbott

Nurse Practitioner

Sarah Abbott is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner at The Ridge Treatment and Reentry Center in Fargo, ND. She provides holistic, patient-focused primary and behavioral healthcare and collaborates with individuals on personalized treatment plans.

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.

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.

Monique Pederson

Monique Pederson provides individual and couples counseling for adults, addressing anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. She uses Person-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral approaches to help clients build resilience and improve daily functioning.

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.

Zach Nevland

LPCC, LMAC • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Zach Nevland is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Licensed Master Addiction Counselor (LMAC) providing individual therapy for adults 16+ and couples, with in-person and telehealth options. He specializes in CBT and DBT, treating mood disorders, trauma (including PTSD and grief), and personality disorders.

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.