Top Therapists in North Dakota

Lauren Folmer

LPCC • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Lauren Folmer is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who works with children, adolescents, and young adults. She uses a strengths-based, person-centered approach with CBT and play therapy to address anxiety, depression, trauma, cognitive delays, and behavioral disorders.

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.

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.

Sam Navratil

LCSW, MSW • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Sam Navratil is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides collaborative, person-centered therapy for adults and couples. She uses evidence-based approaches (CBT, DBT, EFT) and somatic strategies to support clients with anxiety, trauma, depression, insomnia, veteran-related concerns, and life transitions, and is LGBTQIA+ affirming.

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.

Ally Rust

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Ally Rust is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in North Dakota who works with clients ages five through adulthood, providing a safe, supportive space to explore their full selves. She uses evidence-based approaches—including CBT, EMDR, DBT skills, and Trauma-Focused CBT—to address trauma, depression, anxiety, and emotional or behavioral concerns.

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.

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.

Christina Michaelson

Christina Michaelson provides therapy to adolescents, adults, and couples, focusing on anxiety, depression, military-related issues, and domestic violence. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, strengths-based, and person-centered approaches to tailor care to each client's needs.

Fetih Akgul

Psychiatrist

Dr. Fetih Akgul is a board-certified psychiatrist providing patient-centered, multidisciplinary care for mood, anxiety, psychotic, substance use disorders, and ADHD. He incorporates supportive psychotherapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy to deliver holistic, evidence-informed treatment.

Andrea Okerstrom

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

Andrea Okerstrom is a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner providing inpatient and outpatient care for individuals aged 4 and up. She uses a holistic, collaborative approach to create personalized plans emphasizing patient empowerment and careful medication management.

Tana Hoornaert

LPCC, MS, EMDR, ART • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Tana R. Hoornaert is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who provides integrative, CBT- and attachment-informed therapy to adults (18+). She specializes in trauma, ADHD, and serving LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Sarah Olsen

LPC • Licensed Professional Counselor

Sarah Olsen is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with individuals aged 12 and older and couples, using an integrative, evidence-based approach tailored to each client. She addresses anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and offers Christian counseling on request.

Erika Lake

LCSW, MSW, EMDR • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Erika Lake is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works primarily with adults using a strengths-based, individualized approach. Trained in EMDR, she creates a safe, supportive environment for clients to explore their experiences and pursue meaningful change.

Liz Larsen

Mental Health Social Worker

Liz Larsen is a mental health social worker with over 34 years of experience who provides individual therapy for adolescents (ages 10+) and adults, as well as marital and family therapy. She helps clients move forward using practical, actionable steps within a supportive, growth-focused therapeutic environment.

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.

Liz Thein

LPC • Licensed Professional Counselor

Liz Thein is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with teens and adults navigating life transitions, stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, and sexual assault recovery. She uses a person-centered approach integrating CBT and Trauma-Focused CBT and has completed EMDR training while pursuing certification.

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.

Sydney Glende

MS, LPCC • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Sydney Glende is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who provides a safe, affirming, and nonjudgmental space for clients to express themselves, process challenges, and grow. She emphasizes authenticity and supports clients in showing up as their truest selves.

James Powell

Clinical Social Worker

James Powell is a Clinical Social Worker at The Ridge Treatment and Reentry Center in Fargo, North Dakota, providing client-centered care for mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, substance use, and co-occurring conditions.