Our Therapists

     Morgan attended St. Cloud State University where she received undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Community Psychology with an emphasis on counseling. Morgan received a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Capella University. Morgan's experience includes working with families, adults, adolescents, and children in many different roles in the mental health field. 

     Morgan's approach to counseling has a basis in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and pulls from various other theories in order to address clients' needs with a focus on creating a comfortable atmosphere for clients to develop healthy coping skills and a more positive view of themselves and their world.

     Outside of work, Morgan enjoys spending time with family, gardening, and reading.

I am a mental health counselor who graduated from St. Cloud State University with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2020. I have close to twenty years working in the mental health field serving various populations and performing various functions. This would include working as a community-based practitioner providing ARMHS services and working for the State of Minnesota as a case manager in a residential facility that provided rehabilitation to clients with co-occurring mental health and chemical dependency diagnosis. I have a wide range of experience working with clients who have experienced trauma, been diagnosed with dual chemical dependency and mental health issues, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. I also have interest and success in addressing self-esteem, self-compassion, boundary setting, grief and loss, women’s issues, and self-empowerment. I tend to individualize treatment to clients needs with experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength Based Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Solution Based Therapy. 

 Amanda Kaping MSW, LGSW, is a licensed graduate social worker.  Amanda has a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of North Dakota, and Bachelor's degree in Social Work from the University of North Dakota.  Amanda has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families on varying mental health issues. Her work experience includes working in a social service setting, and as a school social worker supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, life changes, and traumatic experiences.  Amanda is passionate about working with and helping others to improve their overall well-being.  Amanda believes her role as a therapist is to best support her clients by offering a safe and positive environment, while supporting a client’s strengths and facilitating growth.  Amanda approaches therapy with compassion and kindness to encourage growth and positive change in an individual’s life.   

  Jessica Fredrickson, MA, LPC received her Masters of Arts degree in Counseling from Crown College, St. Bonifacius, MN.  She is currently working on completing the graduate certificate program in Play Therapy at Bethel University, St. Paul, MN.  She has experience working in different settings, including 15 years in public service, as well as work in community mental health.  Jessica has experience in working with children, adolescents and adults with a variety of mental health concerns, including trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, attachment issues, and relationship concerns.  She is trained in Experiential Play Therapy and is working on becoming a Registered Play Therapist through the Association for Play Therapy.  Jessica also has experience providing group therapy to adolescents in day treatment programming.  She is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and has provided group therapy in adult day treatment programming.  She is passionate about working with children, teens and adults, with special interest in working with children.  Jessica approaches her work with consideration for trauma, brain development, and attachment.  She enjoys working with clients to foster hope and build strengths to allow for healing.  

Hello! My name is Melissa Fairchild. I have worked in the health care field for over 20 years. I started out as a certified nursing assistant and then pursued an LPN, RN, BSN, then NP. I have previously worked as a Board Certified as a Psychiatric RN and as an adjunct professor for the local community college teaching psychiatric care for the RN and LPN programs. I have a diverse and lengthy background in teaching and rural health care. 

I have worked within the mental health field throughout my career, with many different ages and mental health concerns.  I became passionate about mental health as I noted the disconnect between the medical world and the mental health world. Working in the field and seeing such huge gaps in care made me realize wanted to be a part of fixing the problem and helping people feel heard and understood. It has become my passion to help people become as productive and safe in their lives, making the choices they deem fit for them. 

I have lived in Northern Minnesota for the last 20 years where I raised two daughters and enjoyed all kinds of outdoor activities. My favorite season is winter. I love cross country skiing, ice fishing, snowmobiling and winter camping. When not working or studying you will often find me fishing, kayaking, hiking, and just being active. 

    I am very passionate about educating and empowering others about how to care for their bodies. My professional focus is in mental health. I went into holistic private micropractice 11 years ago and have never looked back -  offering mental health services my way, which is through engagement(laughing/crying), hugging and providing a holistic approach to patients using energy healing, nutrition and supplementation. 

         My first love is mental health and the field of psychiatry. Using a new paradigm of nutrition, building belief and lifestyle changes, we can heal the body and heal the mind!!             

     I am a mother of two wonderful adult children who both live in Bismarck - married 21 years to a wonderful man who takes really good care of me and listens to me ramble on about all kinds of things!! I am born and raised ND girl who loves to travel. Its a big big world out there and there are so many wonderful people everywhere!! 

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Ken pursued his education at Central Lakes College and holds a degree in photography. Ken  also  supports  clients  as  a biofeedback  technician. He enjoys marketing and advertising for True Balance and making sure all of us stay on our toes! In his spare time Ken enjoys all things Powersports including repairing and driving classic cars and drag racing motorcycles.