We provide counseling
services for
children and their families.
From early childhood to 21 years old, we will work with you and your child to build resiliency in your family.
OUR THERAPISTS

Emily Kooser, MS, LPCC
Emily specializes in early childhood mental health. She has been providing services to children and their families in the home, school, and the community setting for several years throughout ND & MN.

Caylee Ellingson, Ph.D, LP
Dr. Ellingson provides therapeutic services to youth ages 8 through 21. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and sexual behavior problems.

Jacob Austin, MA, LAPC
Jacob has experience in helping people of all ages. He treats children and adolescents presenting with anxiety, depression, and ADHD amongst many others. He has experience helping individuals in both the school and outpatient setting and is serving ages 7-21.

Stacia Cherne, MSW, LMSW
Stacia provides mental health services to children, adolescents, and their families from birth through age 18, with a specialization in early childhood mental health. Her approach is developmentally informed and incorporates play-based interventions. Stacia enjoys focusing on nervous system regulation and early brain development to nurture emotions, behaviors and connections.
SERVICES
These services often include early intervention programs, parent education, and therapy to address developmental, behavioral, or emotional issues.
By addressing mental health concerns early on, these services help promote healthy social and emotional development, which can improve long-term outcomes for children as they grow. They also provide families with the tools and resources needed to create nurturing and supportive environments for their children.
BCBS
Sanford
Optum-UHC/UMR
PreferredOne
ND Medicaid
Health Partners
Tricare
MEDICA
These services provide a supportive environment where family members can explore their relationships, address specific issues, and work together towards common goals.
By fostering understanding and cooperation, family therapy can help strengthen relationships, enhance problem-solving skills, and promote overall family well-being.
It can be particularly beneficial for addressing issues such as behavioral problems, divorce, or major life transitions.
This approach enables patients to connect with healthcare providers from the comfort of their homes, overcoming barriers such as distance and scheduling conflicts.
This type of therapy provides a safe space for children and teenagers to express their feelings, develop coping strategies, and work through issues such as anxiety, depression, or trauma.
Tailored to their developmental stages, these therapeutic approaches often involve play therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, or family involvement to help young people build resilience and achieve emotional well-being.
By addressing these issues early, therapy can help children and adolescents lead healthier, more balanced lives.
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Theraplay
