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 Jana is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and supervisor in North Dakota, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Minnesota, and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Jana earned her bachelor’s degree from Valley City State University in Human Services and her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from North Dakota State University. Jana also provides supervision for other professional counselors working towards their licensure.

Jana works with most ages and brings experience supporting clients through anxiety, depression, grief, life changes, childhood trauma, and postpartum emotional health. She has a background in working with individuals affected by Interpersonal Violence, abuse, and sexual assault. Jana has a deep passion for understanding how trauma affects people—not just emotionally and mentally, but physically and across generations. She integrates this awareness into her therapeutic work and is trained in trauma-specific approaches including: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Whether someone is beginning therapy for the first time or returning to work through new experiences, Jana focuses on building a safe, supportive, and uniquely suited approach. Her goal is to help therapy feel like a personalized fit and integrates a variety of therapeutic methods based on each client.

Outside of the therapy room, Jana has an endlessly curious mind and a genuine love for learning. She enjoys soaking up random knowledge through niche podcasts, documentaries, and reading—always eager to explore a new topic that catches her attention. Known for her creativity, she’s quick to dive into a new craft or project that sparks her interest (and occasionally brings that creativity into therapy, too!). Jana lives in West Fargo with her partner, their young child, and three cats—always balancing life with warmth, humor, knowledge, and a bit of cat hair!