It's possible you've been navigating challenges like:
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Difficult memories or experiences from the past that still impact how you feel today.
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Feeling stuck in cycles you can’t break or understand.
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Difficulty managing intense emotions or shutting down altogether.
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Struggling with feelings of inadequacy, shame, or distrust.
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Trouble forming or maintaining healthy connections.
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Feeling lost or unsure about how to move forward in life.
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Struggling to feel grounded, in control, or connected to yourself.
What I Can Do for You
Online Trauma Therapy in ND & MN
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Help you confront and heal from deep-rooted traumas
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Explore and release patterns and triggers keeping you stuck
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Build emotional resilience and gain clarity in your life
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Develop practical tools to manage emotions and relationships
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Support you through struggles with self-worth, trust, or overwhelming emotions
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Guide you through healing at your own pace
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Empower you to take control, rebuild confidence, and create healthier, more fulfilling connections
My Hopes for You
Through our work online together, I aim to help you achieve:
Empowerment
To take charge of your life and decisions.
If you're ready to start your journey toward healing, growth, and transformation, I'm here to guide and support you every step of the way.
ND & MN Online Therapy:
Flexibility & Comfort
I offer online therapy in North Dakota and Minnesota to give you the freedom to choose a space where you feel safe and comfortable.
Whether that’s in the privacy of your home, a peaceful corner of a park, or any other location that allows you to focus and do the hard work of healing, we’ll create an environment that works for you.
Online therapy offers flexibility without sacrificing the depth or quality of the therapeutic process.
Who I am as a Trauma Therapist
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Compassionate yet direct in my approach
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Believe in facing the truth for real healing
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Straightforward but fully committed to supporting you
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Provide a judgment-free space to navigate difficult emotions
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Structured and flexible approach, adapting to your unique needs
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Use proven techniques tailored to your healing process
Who I am as a Person
Outside the therapy space, I'm a mother, wife, and avid crafter. My love for creativity and nature infuses my approach to therapy — bringing warmth, authenticity, and a touch of humor to our sessions. I believe in creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and empowered. I also wrote a book about overcoming people-pleasing patterns.
My Journey To Trauma & Dissociation Therapist in Minnesota & North Dakota
How I Got to Where I am
My journey into trauma and dissociation work began in residential treatment centers, where I worked closely with adolescents facing significant emotional and behavioral challenges. Those years taught me so much about resilience, healing, and the deep impact of childhood trauma. Eventually, I transitioned to working with adults in a non-profit outpatient setting, where I discovered a new passion. I love the dedication and commitment adults bring to therapy. They are ready for change, eager to do the hard work, and tired of feeling stuck. This level of commitment and the transformations I’ve witnessed make my work so rewarding.
Education & Training
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Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Minot State University
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Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Science from North Dakota State University
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Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of North Dakota
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Trained in trauma-focused therapies:
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Ability to tailor treatment based on individual client needs
FAQ's About Abbie
What is it like to work with you as a therapist? Working with me feels like having someone in your corner who tells it like it is — but with compassion. I’m not the type of therapist who just nods and asks, “How does that make you feel?” I do, do that, but I also help you get to the root of what’s keeping you stuck, whether it’s trauma, people-pleasing patterns, or the constant feeling of being on edge. My style is straightforward, authentic, and down-to-earth. You’ll always know that you have a safe space here — free of judgment, full of honesty.
How do I know if you’re the right therapist for me? Therapy is all about the right fit. If you’re a woman who feels like past experiences — whether childhood, relationships, or trauma — are still weighing on you, we’ll probably work well together. My clients often come to me feeling burned out from putting others first, anxious, or disconnected from themselves. If you’re looking for a therapist who is warm but also not afraid to get to the root of what’s really going on, you may have found the right place.
Do you only work with women? My focus is on helping women heal from trauma, people-pleasing, and dissociation because I believe women carry unique pressures and wounds that deserve dedicated space. That said, if you feel connected to my approach and story, I welcome a conversation. The most important part is that therapy feels like a safe fit for you.
Can I work with you if I’ve already tried therapy before? Absolutely. Many of my clients have been to therapy before — sometimes several times — and still feel like they’ve only scratched the surface. The difference here is that I use approaches like IFS, EMDR, and CPT that go deeper than talk therapy alone. Together, we’ll focus on actually releasing what’s stuck in your nervous system, not just coping with it. If you’ve felt discouraged before, know that it’s possible to try again with a different approach that may finally bring the change you’ve been looking for.
What do I do if I’m interested in starting therapy with you? Getting started is simple. You can head over to my Contact page to send me a message with basic information so that I can contact you to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation. From there, we’ll schedule a first session and begin at a pace that feels right for you. Even if you’re nervous about taking the first step, just reaching out is already a huge act of courage. You don’t have to have it all figured out before starting — that’s what therapy is for.