Psychodynamic therapists in West Fargo, ND
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Psychodynamic
Eliot B. Altschul
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Having been in the field for over 30 years, I consider myself to be a seasoned generalist. I enjoy working with people presenting with a broad range of psychological concerns. Some of my areas of interest and specialty include Sexuality and Gender, Identity Development, Mindfulness, and Spirituality. My work is inclusive and queer-affirming. I enjoy working with relationship dynamics of all types, and my approach is interpersonal and depth oriented.
31 Years Experience
Online in West Fargo, ND (Online Only)
Psychodynamic
Dr. Michelle Solomon
Psychologist, PsyD
Not accepting new patients.
I specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, self-esteem, second guessing, doubt, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges with more clarity and confidence. Whether you are looking to better understand yourself, break unhelpful patterns, or reconnect with your inner sense of strength, our work together is grounded in real conversations, deep insight, and practical tools for lasting change. This is done from the comfort of your own space.
9 Years Experience
Online in West Fargo, ND (Online Only)
Psychodynamic
Dr. Carol H Paulson
Psychologist, PhD, LP, RN, APRN, DMin
Dr. Carol brings many years of experience in healthcare and mental health care, along with a broad range of therapeutic approaches and a holistic perspective. As a compassionate and engaged therapist, she helps clients explore the deeper patterns shaping their lives and learn to work with their strengths to find one's best life. Her areas of focus include depth psychology, inner work, nervous-system regulation, attachment concerns, repetitive patterns, trauma recovery, healthier thinking and living, and the emotional impact of medical issues.
44 Years Experience
Online in West Fargo, ND (Online Only)
Psychodynamic
Asher Lipner
Psychologist, Ph.D., SRT
I believe good therapy is more than symptom management. It’s about helping people understand themselves more honestly, develop greater emotional awareness, and build a life that feels more grounded, connected, and authentic.
Many of the people I work with feel stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand — anxiety, shame, compulsive behaviors, emotional disconnection, relationship struggles, or cycles of secrecy and self-criticism. Often, these struggles are not simply about “bad habits” or lack of willpower, but about deeper emotional and relational dynamics that have never been fully understood or addressed.
My style is warm, direct, thoughtful, and engaged. I aim to create a space where people can speak openly about subjects that are difficult to discuss elsewhere, without feeling judged, dismissed, or reduced to a diagnosis. I believe meaningful therapy requires both compassion and honesty: the ability to understand pain without losing sight of accountability, growth, and change.
I have particular experience helping individuals and couples struggling with compulsive sexual behavior, pornography addiction, betrayal trauma, intimacy difficulties, anxiety, shame, and trauma-related issues. I also work extensively with clients from religious and culturally sensitive communities, where these struggles often carry additional layers of secrecy, fear, and isolation.
Therapy can help people move from surviving on autopilot toward living with greater clarity, presence, integrity, and connection — both to themselves and to the people they care about most.
25 Years Experience
Online in West Fargo, ND
Psychodynamic
Dr. Ryan Kitts Schallon
Psychologist, PsyD
We often think of ourselves as what we are given, but instead it's what we make of what we're given. I am guided by a view of identity as a creative narrative and see distress as often occurring when we feel stuck in that creation, bound to selves and lives that aren't working. The goal in therapy is not only to understand how and why we got stuck, but to reengage with our creative and imaginative selves, allowing us to explore new facets of ourselves and experiment with new ways of being. In many ways, we reduce suffering by reintroducing play in our worlds.
3 Years Experience
Online in West Fargo, ND
Psychodynamic Therapy therapists in West Fargo, ND Statistics
Psychodynamic Therapy therapists in West Fargo, ND average 17 years of experience and charge around $217 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (81%), Depression (77%), and Stress (55%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$217
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 81% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 77% | Depression |
| 55% | Stress |
| 55% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 53% | Loss or Grief |
| 53% | Self Esteem |
| 39% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 32% | Teen |
| 14% | Children |
Client Focus
| 49% | Women |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 31% | Men |
| 25% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 22% | Black / African American |