Therapy that meets you where you are.
Compassionate, evidence-based care for children, teens, adults, and families across Bismarck-Mandan. In person and telehealth mental health services across North Dakota.
Now accepting new clients · Most insurance accepted · In person & telehealth
Support for every stage of life
Life can feel like a lot. Sometimes all at once. At Empowered Mental Health, our team of licensed therapists helps people of every age work through trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, big behaviors, and the transitions that knock us off balance. We believe therapy should feel collaborative and practical. Built around your goals, not a one-size-fits-all script.
Who We Serve
Wherever you are, you’ll find a place to start here
Children
Play-based, developmentally matched care for young children, with parents coached alongside them.
Teens
A space that feels like theirs, for anxiety, identity, school pressure, and big feelings.
Young Adults
Support through the messy in-between of identity, relationships, and figuring out what comes next.
Adults
Therapy that fits an adult life, for anxiety, depression, trauma, and transitions.
Families
Work on the patterns between you, not one person at a time.
What We Treat
Personalized care for the challenges you’re facing
A Growing Team with a High Standard of Care
Therapy works when the fit is right. Our clinicians have advanced training and an approach that feels human, not clinical. We see clients across all of North Dakota.
What We Offer
Specialized therapies backed by real training and certifications
EMDR Therapy
Reprocess trauma and distressing memories. Offered for adults and children.
PCIT – Parent Child Interaction Therapy
Coaching-based therapy that transforms behavior and parent-child connection (ages 2–7).
TF-CBT
Trauma-focused care designed for children and teens.
Trauma and PTSD
Heal from the experiences that still weigh on you.
Depression Treatment
Practical tools and lasting relief.
ART – Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Recover more quickly than traditional talk therapy.
Why Empowered
Specialized care you won’t find on every corner
Most practices treat anxiety and depression. Fewer are certified in the things families actually get stuck on.
Certified PCIT provider
Talia is certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy through PCIT International, and the practice is an approved FamilyFirst Title IV-E provider. That combination is rare in this market.
Deep trauma expertise
EMDR, TF-CBT, ART, and CPT under one roof, including the Honoring Children, Mending the Circle adaptation for Native American families.
Whole family, all ages
Play-based work with a four-year-old and trauma work with an adult, from the same team. You do not have to send your family to three different offices.
In person or telehealth
See us at the Bismarck office, or by secure telehealth anywhere in North Dakota.
How it works
Starting therapy is simple
Reach out
Book online or contact us. Tell us who the care is for and what is going on.
Get matched
We pair you with the clinician who fits your needs and your family’s ages.
Begin therapy
In person or by telehealth, at a pace that feels right.
Meet the founder
Led by Talia Biederstedt, LCSW
Talia founded Empowered Mental Health to bring specialized, compassionate care to Bismarck families. She works with children, teens, adults, and families on trauma, anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation, and parenting challenges, and she supervises clinicians pursuing independent licensure in North Dakota.
Her belief is simple: therapy should feel collaborative and practical, built around your goals rather than a one-size-fits-all script.
See the full teamRead Talia’s bio
Trusted by hundreds of Bismarck-Mandan families.
“Talia and her team… have vastly improved my overall wellbeing. I felt an immediate connection with Talia and she has helped me navigate through some extremely tough seasons in my life.”
Jessica W. Google review “Very knowledgeable and caring. Passionate about her profession.”
Patrick R. Google review “Talia is caring and knowledgeable. She works with all different populations… Makes a person feel comfortable and heard. Highly highly recommend.”
Mariah B. Google review “Amazing providers and care. Strongly recommend!”
Jessica K. Google review …Talia is the best. She’s knowledgeable, matter of fact, caring, passionate and so patient… If you need someone to talk to, make it a point to call her office.
Katelyn K. Google review “The help & support at Empowered Mental Health is second to none! I highly recommend… for the whole Bismarck/Mandan and surrounding areas community.”
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Frequently asked questions
What ages do you work with?
We serve children, teens, young adults, adults, couples, and families. We match you with a clinician who specializes in the right ages, from play-based work with young children to trauma work with adults.
Do you offer telehealth?
Yes. See us in person at our Bismarck office, or by secure telehealth anywhere in North Dakota.
Do you take insurance?
We accept most major insurance plans. Call (701) 805-1939 and we will verify your benefits before your first session. If you are not using insurance, you can ask for a Good Faith Estimate of what care will cost.
How do I get started?
Book online through our secure patient portal, or contact us and we will match you with the right clinician. You do not need a referral.
Where are you located?
101 Slate Dr Ste 7, Bismarck, ND 58503, with parking in front of the building. See the Contact page for hours and a map.
Ready when you are
Taking the first step is often the hardest part. A short conversation, at no charge, is usually enough to know whether we are a fit. In person in Bismarck, or by telehealth anywhere in North Dakota.
Book a free 15-minute consultCall (701) 805-1939