Center Counseling

08/29/2025

What an amazing time at the Jamestown Community Block Party! We were so excited to meet UJ students — both new and returning — and to be part of such a welcoming, vibrant event. 💙

At Center Counseling, we’re here to support you — the students who make the University of Jamestown community so strong. Whether you’re adjusting to college life, managing stress, or just need someone to talk to, you don’t have to navigate it alone. We're here for your mental health, wellness, and personal growth, every step of the way.

📍Located right here in Jamestown
312 2nd Ave SW

www.centercounseling.org

06/12/2025

What is EMDR?

Well, imagine your brain is like a filing cabinet. When something really upsetting happens, sometimes your brain doesn’t “file” the memory properly. It gets stuck and keeps bothering you — like a drawer that won’t close. EMDR helps your brain reprocess that memory and “file it away” so it doesn’t cause so much stress anymore.

How does EMDR work?
You talk briefly about the memory (you don’t have to go into great detail). While you think about the upsetting memory, the therapist asks you to follow their finger with your eyes, or they might use tapping or sounds from side to side. This back-and-forth movement helps your brain process the memory in a healthier way. Over time, the memory becomes less upsetting. You still remember it, but it no longer feels as painful or intense.

Our trained counselors, Emily, Sara, or Jeri, can facilitate EMDR therapy with clients who are experiencing difficulties due to:

-PTSD
-Childhood Trauma
-Abuse
-Grief and Loss
-Anxiety and Panic Attacks
-Depression
-Phobias
-Low Self-Esteem/Negative Self-Beliefs
-Chronic Pain
-And Other Emotional Difficulties

Fun fact!
Since 2016, over 7 million individuals have been successfully treated by a network of EMDR therapists spanning 130 countries.

06/11/2025

Our intern, Corina Huff, has graduated! We are so proud of her. We are honored to welcome her as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor at Center Counseling Jamestown. She will be offering services in-person in Jamestown and virtually across North Dakota, starting June 16th.

Some of her specialties include:
Individual & Couples Counseling
Christian Faith-Integrated Counseling
Spiritual Abuse & Religious Trauma
Anxiety & Depression
PTSD & Trauma
Attachment Wounds & Family of Origin
Inner Child Work
Codependency & Boundaries
Perfectionism & People-Pleasing
Adjustment & Life Transitions
Athletes & Sport Performance
Self-Esteem & Identity
Story Integration & Meaning-Making
Psychodynamic Therapy
Somatic Awareness

Corina is accepting new clients as a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC) at Center Counseling under the clinical supervision of Sara Knudson. Passionate about helping individuals aged 16 and older feel truly seen and heard, Corina provides a compassionate, sacred, and safe space to support healing and growth. She specializes in anxiety, depression, PTSD, attachment wounds, family-of-origin issues, inner child work, perfectionism, people-pleasing, self-esteem, spiritual issues, and life transitions. Drawing from profound empathy rooted in her own healing journey, Corina integrates spirituality for those interested and actively supports culturally responsive mental wellness among people from various cultural backgrounds.

03/28/2025

To the community of Jamestown: We are honored to be here to walk alongside you in your healing journey.

312 2nd Ave SW Jamestown, ND
centercounseling.org
701.380.5100

03/11/2025

🌟 Specialty Spotlight: Supporting Adolescents & Teens 🌟

At Center Counseling, Emily Clayton, specializes in working with youth ages 7 and older, helping them navigate life’s challenges with care and understanding. 💛 – Helping young minds manage overwhelming emotions and offering hope and healing in difficult times.

Emily provides support for:
✅ Anxiety & Depression
✅ Self-Esteem
✅ Stress
✅ Family Issues and relationships
✅ Trauma
✅ Self-Harm & Su***de

Emily is available in-person in Bismarck or via telehealth anywhere in North Dakota.

📞 Call or text (701) 380-5100 to connect today!

Emily Clayton is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is hired by the Center as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Emily provides a variety of specialties. Learn more about how she can come alongside you in your journey. Accepting: Medicaid, BCBS and Sanford

02/03/2025

It’s International Play Therapy Week!

The Power of Play Therapy: Helping Kids Heal & Grow

Play is a child’s natural language—it’s how they express feelings, make sense of the world, and process big emotions. That’s why play therapy is such a powerful tool for helping children navigate challenges like anxiety, trauma, grief, or behavioral struggles.

In a play therapy session, kids use toys, art, and storytelling to work through emotions in a safe, supportive space. A trained therapist observes patterns, guides interactions, and helps children develop healthy coping skills—all through the language they know best: play.

Benefits of Play Therapy:
✔️ Encourages emotional expression
✔️ Builds confidence & problem-solving skills
✔️ Helps process difficult experiences
✔️ Strengthens social skills & relationships

For kids, play isn’t just fun—it’s healing. If your child is struggling, play therapy can offer them a way to be seen, heard, and understood.

Our very own Brita Goss, LAPC offers play therapy and is 3/4 of the way done with her certification!

11/06/2024

This week’s verse for reflection: ‘The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.’ —Psalm 34:18. Remember, you are never alone in your journey of healing. Let’s find hope together at Center Counseling.

Visit www.centercounseling.org/our-team to learn more about the counselors we have who are willing to walk alongside you in your healing journey.

11/01/2024

In this season of reflection, let’s focus on gratitude. Studies show that practicing gratitude can improve mental health. What are you grateful for today? Let’s remember to give thanks for the big and small blessings. Screenshot this daily gratitude challenge for November to help you find ways to feel grateful across so many different areas of your life.

10/29/2024

Join us for a transformative book study of "Forgiving What You Can't Forget" by Lysa TerKeurst, starting Monday, Nov 4th. Led by counselor Keri Milas, this group is perfect for anyone navigating the difficult journey of forgiveness. Whether you’re healing from past hurts or seeking peace, this study offers a safe space to explore, reflect, and grow. Let's walk together toward healing and freedom. All are welcome!

Use the link to sign up for the class: https://forms.gle/q8xyDyenzFkRk9in9

The cost of the class is $20 for materials - cash or check on the first day of class is accepted.

10/28/2024

We had a wonderful time participating at a couple of trunk or treats this past weekend! Thank you to Bismarck Sports and Spine and the Dakota Zoo for letting us be a part of your events!

10/27/2024

As the days get shorter and the weather cools, some people struggle with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). If you’re feeling down or fatigued, it may be more than just the weather. At Center Counseling, we offer support to help you manage seasonal depression. Reach out to get scheduled with a counselor today!

10/26/2024

Let’s break the silence around mental health. Too often, people feel ashamed to speak up, but your struggles don’t define you. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of su***de, reach out for help. You are seen, you are loved, and you matter. 💙

Help is available—don’t hesitate to ask for support. Call the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline at 988 for free, confidential help anytime.