“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya Angelou

Tana R. Hoornaert is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor at NuVation Health Services, PC. Tana practices with an integrative approach based on cognitive-behavioral therapy and attachment theory for individuals 18 and older. Tana enjoys counseling because it provides an opportunity to help others in need. She is a strong advocate for individual rights. She is also a spouse, mother, dog mom, and avid crafter. Tana’s education background includes a Bachelor of Science in Social Work and a master’s in science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Mary. She has participated in additional education related to trauma treatment including EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy).  Tana has a special interest in working with clients who have experienced trauma, have ADHD, or are part of the LGBTQIA+ community.  Tana offers 7am appointments for individuals seeking appointments outside of traditional work hours. She accepts several insurances including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Health Partners, Medica, ND Medicaid, Medicare, Sanford, UBH, UBC, Optum and Private Pay. 

Lauren is experienced in working with children and adolescents. Lauren utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy with a strengths-based, person-centered approach to client relationships. Her goal for individuals in therapy is to empower the individual to lead a healthy and productive life through a variety of techniques, depending on their unique goals. Lauren has a passion for working with youth and young adults and utilizes play in therapy with children. She is experienced in working with depression, trauma, cognitive delays, anxiety, and behavioral disorders in children and adolescents.

Casey is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who is committed to meeting his clients wherever they may be struggling most. From teens to adults, he uses a collaborative approach to healing, incorporating the modalities of Reality Therapy and Choice Theory along with traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Casey’s goals are to help others take control of their lives by using a variety of means that work for the individual. The scope of Casey’s practice includes helping with anxiety, depression, stress management and other emotional and behavioral related concerns. He has trainings with binge eating and body image issues and specific interests in the areas of sport/performance related issues, Christian values, and couples/marital counseling. Finding a person comfortable talking about religious and personal issues can be complex and challenging. Casey has the ability to incorporate your values system into counseling.

Brittany has multiple years of experience working with the corrections population. She is experienced with diagnoses such as addictions, schizophrenia, bipolar, antisocial personality, narcissism, and anxiety. Additional areas that she has worked with are depression, grief, domestic violence, anger management, trauma, and PTSD. Brittany uses an eclectic therapy approach, drawing from approaches such as CBT, solution-focused, mindfulness, parts therapy, meditation, and person-centered. For couples’ work, she is trained in the Gottman Method and incorporates those methods. She works with ages 12 and older. Her goal is to assist others in overcoming life’s obstacles, helping lead them to happiness and fulfillment. She is a mother of boys often traveling for their athletics. When she does have time, she enjoys connecting with nature.

Darla has worked as a clinical social worker for the past 30 years, serving both individuals and families. She has practiced in a variety of settings, including residential treatment of youth, intensive in-home services, and community/hospital-based behavioral health clinics. She earned her master’s degree in clinical social work in 1995 from the University of Denver in Colorado. She is also trained and experienced in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. She emphasizes a strength-based, compassionate yet candid approach to her practice. Darla specializes in the treatment of individuals over the age of 18, families and couples (both traditional and nontraditional). Her areas of focus include trauma (past and present), anxiety, depression, relationship issues, divorce, and life adjustment concerns.

A native of Bismarck, Jen works with children, teens, and adults who are struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, past trauma, and coping with life changes. Jen has a special interest and experience in treating attachment issues and obsessive-compulsive disorders in children and teens. Jen uses a strengths-based approach with cognitive and dialectical behavior and attachment-based play therapy techniques. Jen has received training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Theraplay. Jen holds Bachelor’s degree in music from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health from University of Mary. Jen enjoys spending time with her 3 sons and her dog, cooking, Legos, hiking, reading, playing piano, and singing with the Bismarck-Mandan Civic Chorus.

Ross’s goal is to build a safe and strong therapeutic relationship to help clients heal and accomplish their personal goals. During his time as a counselor, he has approached this in a client-centered way using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to focus on a person’s values and strengths, coupled with mindfulness skills, to help individuals achieve their goals and improve their health. He also believes music and other creative mediums to be valuable therapeutic tools and likes to incorporate these into his sessions as well.

Ross is excited about clients taking an interest in their mental health and the opportunity to work with them!

Ross works with clients who are located anywhere in North Dakota via telehealth. Weekend and evening appointment times are available.