Therapists Beginning With N in North Dakota

I was born and raised in ND and currently live on the family farm NW of Minot. I am a LPCC and have recently joined the world of private practice after working for the State of ND for over 30 years.

Are you feeling stuck in your relationship & unsure of what to do? Have you been hurt by infidelity, or feel like you and your partner are growing apart? Are you feeling overwhelmed, alone, lost or broken? Are worries constantly running through your head & you just can’t “turn it off”? Life is full of difficult transitions. Relationships end, children leave the nest, jobs are lost, important people in our lives pass away. It can leave you with just enough energy to put on a brave face and “fake” it through the day. But what if life could be different?

Life is hard. Whether it is working to be your best self, struggling to overcome depression, anxiety, and other mental illness, or a simple realization that right now you need help to figure out what is wrong, I am here to help. I have a passion for working with individuals, couples, and families to define and discover/rediscover joy and wellness. Through my experience (15+ years) and education (Ph.D.), I have learned to bring my expertise into the therapeutic relationship in a way that empowers my clients to lean into their inner voice, while creating a life that is centered around their own hopes, dreams, and vision.

My approach to therapy is down-to-earth, collaborative, and person-centered. You can expect a non-judgmental space that will help you to feel comfortable during all stages of the process. Together we will create a plan that promotes coping and growth, and incorporates evidence based therapy practices such as CBT, DBT, and a mix of trauma informed interventions such as psychosomatic therapy. I work with adult populations 18 + . I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, experienced in Veteran issues, and specialize in addressing stressful life transitions, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship challenges, gender identity, and insomnia/ nightmares.

I help couples in conflict and those who want to develop their relationship into a stronger alliance. Conflict affects us all in many ways. Mostly, I work with individuals, couples and groups to understand the impact of confusion, upset and misunderstanding on our relationships. Sometimes depression and anxiety are overwhelming and that causes lots of problems in our ability to make our life work. I hear from clients that they felt better after our session because they were able to talk through a problem and understand the situation better.

Just because you carry it well doesn’t mean it’s not heavy. If you are strong for others all the time, chances are you don’t have time to care for yourself. Let me provide you with a space and time where you are the priority. Where there are no risks of disappointing or upsetting me. Think of me like a conflict-free crash test dummy for your emotions. I’m not scared to sit with you in whatever it is that makes up your perfect storm. My purpose is to have your back and help you gain new perspective as you move into the future, not to judge how you’ve chosen to survive in the past.

We all struggle at times. Sometimes life experiences can become overwhelming, cause you to feel out of control or bring you down. I am passionate about working with individuals who are healing from painful situations in life, and who feel stuck in old patterns that just aren’t working anymore. I strive to provide collaborative counseling that feels safe and connected. Whether you are having difficulty communicating your needs or emotions, facing hard choices, or lacking direction, change is possible. You don’t have to continue feeling stuck or overwhelmed, and you don’t have to do it alone.

When is the last time you did something just for yourself? We can place such importance on being everything to everyone that sometimes we struggle to meet our own needs and allow our own voices to be heard. Together we can create a unique space that allows you to show yourself the compassion and empathy that you are so deserving of and I would love the chance to help you regain your voice and learn new ways to ask for what you want and more importantly, what you need.

Kayla Norton, MSW, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She provides individual therapy services to children (ages 8 and up), adolescents, and adults. Kayla has a passion for helping individuals who experience issues including trauma, depression, anxiety, self-harm, attention and impulse control difficulties, mood difficulties, and adjusting to life changes. Kayla has experience in settings to include residential treatment facilities, inpatient psychiatric hospital treatment, and outpatient therapy services.

Whether you're struggling with a particular issue, or just can't shake the feeling that there should be more to life, NuVation Health Services can help. The goal is to help provide you with the insights and tools needed to help you move towards a more independent and enjoyable life.