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Meet our team

Six clinicians in Bismarck, each with advanced training. We match you with the one who fits what you are working through.

Our clinicians

Specialized training, and a shared belief about therapy

The clinicians at Empowered Mental Health bring advanced training and a shared belief that therapy should feel human, approachable, and tailored to you. Whatever you or your family is facing, you will find someone here who fits. Every clinician below is accepting new clients.

Talia Biederstedt, LCSW, therapist at Empowered Mental Health in Bismarck, ND

Talia Biederstedt, LCSW

Founder and Owner

Accepting new clients

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.

PCIT International CertifiedEMDR-TrainedFamilyFirst Title IV-EIFS and Parts WorkSPARCSClinical Supervisor

Ages served: Children, adolescents, adults, and families

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Emma Pelach, LMSW, therapist at Empowered Mental Health in Bismarck, ND

Emma Pelach, LMSW

Clinical Mental Health Therapist

Accepting new clients

Emma helps teens, young adults, and adults navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating disorders, trauma, self-esteem, and life transitions, with a focus on identity and the pressures young people face.

EMDR-TrainedIFS and Parts WorkCBT

Ages served: Teens, young adults, and adults

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Tim Gienger, LCSW, therapist at Empowered Mental Health in Bismarck, ND

Tim Gienger, LCSW

Family and Child Specialist

Accepting new clients

Tim works with children, adolescents, adults, and families, with particular strength in family systems and behavioral concerns. He helps parents understand behavior, strengthen communication, and build healthier relationships at home.

CBTDBTMotivational Interviewing

Ages served: Children, adolescents, adults, and families

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Mariah Banse, LCSW, therapist at Empowered Mental Health in Bismarck, ND

Mariah Banse, LCSW

Child, Adolescent and Family Therapist

Accepting new clients

Mariah specializes in complex and developmental trauma for children, teens, adults, and families. She also provides couples and marital therapy.

TF-CBTHonoring Children, Mending the CircleCPTCFTSISPARCSPCIT (in progress)

Ages served: Children ages 3 and up, adolescents, adults, and families

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Elizabeth Thein, LPCC, therapist at Empowered Mental Health in Bismarck, ND

Elizabeth Thein, LPCC

Clinical Mental Health Therapist

Accepting new clients

Elizabeth works with adolescents ages 12 and up and adults on anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse recovery, self-esteem, and life transitions.

EMDR-TrainedARTCBTDBT

Ages served: Adolescents ages 12 and up, and adults

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Kaydee Baker, LMSW, therapist at Empowered Mental Health in Bismarck, ND

Kaydee Baker, LMSW

Clinical Mental Health Therapist

Accepting new clients

Kaydee brings more than a decade of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and diverse behavioral and emotional needs, and works with anxiety, depression, trauma, and family stress.

ARTCBTMotivational InterviewingSFBTSPARCS

Ages served: Children, adolescents, adults, and families

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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