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Strengthening Men.
Uniting Couples.
Healing Trauma.

Become who you want to be. In person or online, we’ll work together to restore dignity, deepen bonds, and heal trauma. You’re not alone. Take the first step and reach out today.

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Are You…

  • A Man facing stress, anxiety, or depression in silence—feeling pressured to “tough it out?”

  • Maybe you’re a couple struggling with connection and intimacy. 

  • What if you’re a trauma survivor dealing with emotional pain?  


At Ronin Counseling, we’ll help you navigate the dark waters of your mind and help you find your way back to shore.


Services


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You don’t back down. We’ll tackle stress, anxiety, and depression together—so you will lead life with courage, grit, and confidence.

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Men's Counseling


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Strengthen your relationship with couples counseling rooted in the Gottman Method—designed to rebuild your relationship house.

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Couples Counseling


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 Heal from trauma with evidence-based care–our EMDR and Cognitive Processing Therapy support recovery and resilience.

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PTSD - Complex Trauma


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Lock in focus, build confidence, and deliver under pressure—train your mind to win when it counts.

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Youth Athletes


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Individual & group supervision and practice consultation in North Dakota & Minnesota—practical, supportive, results-oriented.

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Clinical Supervision


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About the Practice


Ronin Counseling provides results-driven therapy to foster resilience, enhance self-awareness, and help individuals regain control. See us in Fargo or via secure telehealth across North Dakota and Minnesota.

We specialize in men’s mental health, relationships, and trauma, blending EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and the Gottman Method.

For strained relationships, we utilize Gottman assessments and teach conflict de-escalation techniques, as well as weekly rituals, to help rebuild trust and foster a stronger, more lasting connection. For combat, first-responder, or childhood traumas, we pair EMDR with MBCT so triggers loosen their grip and you regain control.

We also offer youth athlete mental performance coaching and clinical supervision for LMSWs on the LCSW path in North Dakota and Minnesota.

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Areas of Focus

Men’s Mental Health

Couples Counseling

Veterans 

First-Responders 

Complex Trauma 

Moral Injury 

Mood Disorders

Anxiety Disorders

Stress Management

Christian Faith & Values

Youth Sports Performance 

Greif & Loss

Life Coaching

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FAQ’s


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  • No—seeking therapy shows strength. It gives men tools to manage stress, depression, and anxiety effectively.

  • I utilize the Gottman Method, a proven, research-based approach that helps couples enhance communication, resolve conflicts, and rebuild trust.

  • If stress, anxiety, or relationship struggles affect your daily life, therapy can help. A free consultation is the ideal starting point.

  • Couples counseling works best when done together, but even solo sessions can strengthen relationships by providing you with tools to bring home.

  • I combine evidence-based practices with lived experience, creating a collaborative and supportive space for healing and growth.

Not Sure Where to Start? Let’s Talk.

Schedule a free consultation with Ronin Counseling, serving North Dakota and Minnesota in person and online. Ask questions and find out how therapy can support you.

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