I’m Deirdre, and I’m here to help you stop the "performance."

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). But more than the alphabet soup of credentials, I am a therapist who believes in being a real human being with my clients.

My path into this work—specializing in trauma, anxiety and addiction—has taught me that most of our "flaws" are actually survival skills. I’ve spent my career helping people realize that their perfectionism and chronic guilt aren't who they are. They’re just how they learned to stay safe.

My Style: Real Talk and Proven Tools

I’m not a "blank slate" therapist. I don’t sit in silence or offer generic advice. I provide a candid, straightforward space where we can get to the root of the noise.

I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy) because these are active tools. They don’t just help you "cope" with a loud inner critic; they help you dismantle the trauma that created that voice in the first place.

Why I work with the "Fixers"

I have a deep respect for the people-pleasers and the "reliable ones." You are the people who keep the world running, but you’re often doing it at your own expense. I’m here to be the one person you don’t have to take care of. In our sessions, the mask comes off, the "good kid" can rest, and we focus entirely on what you need to feel whole.

I live and work right here in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Outside of the office, I’m a wife and mother to two wonderful children. My way to recharge is spending time with my family, watching comedies, and going on long walks with our chocolate Labrador, Penny.

People often ask why I specialize in the area of mental health that I do. The truth is: I know that person, because I’ve been that person. 

I spent a long time being the one who had it all together, the one who kept the peace, and the one who wouldn't dare make a scene. I know exactly what it feels like to have a loud inner critic that treats every minor mistake like a catastrophe. 

I do this to help others find relief, because I have been there!