Mariah Banse, LCSW
Specialized training in complex and developmental trauma, plus couples and family work.
Child, Adolescent and Family Therapist
Mariah Banse, LCSW
Mariah Banse is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Empowered Mental Health who is passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults, and families navigate life’s challenges while building resilience, confidence, and healthy relationships. She believes meaningful change happens through a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, authenticity, and understanding.
Mariah supports clients experiencing trauma, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, behavioral concerns, family stress, and life transitions. She enjoys helping children and families better understand themselves, strengthen relationships, and develop coping strategies that support long-term growth and healing.
She has specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, including Honoring Children, Mending the Circle, the adaptation developed for Native American children and families, along with Cognitive Processing Therapy, Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention, SPARCS, and group therapy. She is also trained in PCIT and is working toward certification through PCIT International.
Mariah provides couples and marital therapy alongside her family work, helping partners improve communication, work through conflict, and rebuild connection.
She uses evidence-based and relationship-focused approaches tailored to each client, and works to create a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard and understood.
Specialties
Therapies
Ages served: Children ages 3 and up, adolescents, adults, and families
Accepting new clients: Yes
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