As a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in Fargo, ND, Emily Coler Hanson provides treatment for a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, marital problems or individual psychological problems, child and adolescent disorders, as well as child-parent issues. Emily is licensed by the state of North Dakota and is a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). 

From the AAMFT website…

Research indicates that marriage and family therapy is as effective, and in some cases more effective than standard and/or individual treatments for many mental health problems such as: adult schizophrenia, affective (mood) disorders, adult alcoholism and drug abuse, children’s conduct disorders, adolescent drug abuse, anorexia in young adult women, childhood autism, chronic physical illness in adults and children, and marital distress and conflict. 

Studies also show that clients are highly satisfied with services of Marriage and Family Therapists. Clients report marked improvement in work productivity, co-worker relationships, family relationships, partner relationships, emotional health, overall health, social life, and community involvement.

After receiving treatment, almost 90% of clients report an improvement in their emotional health, and nearly two-thirds report an improvement in their overall physical health. A majority of clients report an improvement in their functioning at work, and over three-fourths of those receiving marital/couples or family therapy report an improvement in the couple relationship. When a child is the identified patient, parents report that their child’s behavior improved in 73.7% of the cases, their ability to get along with other children significantly improved and there was improved performance in school.

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One-on-One Therapy

• One-on-one mental health therapy sessions
• Personalized therapy plans developed to reach your specific goals
• Areas of focus include depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and self-esteem issues

Couple’s Therapy & Marriage Counseling

• Therapy sessions with you and your partner
• Strengthen your relationship at any stage
• LGBT affirmative therapy services

Family Therapy

• Address issues and concerns together as a family
• Children of all ages are encouraged to participate
• Overcome challenges together and grow closer as a family

Child & Adolescent Therapy

• Child therapy is a speciality of Emily’s
• Ideal environment for children to overcome trauma
• Emily’s specialized training includes transition age and autism spectrum disorders

Group Therapy

• Work towards your therapy goals in a comfortable group learning environment
• Often organized around shared client goals in order to create the most supportive environment
• Research shows that group therapy can be just as effective as individual therapy