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Compassionate therapy for life’s hard seasons
📍 Fargo, ND + Detroit Lakes, MN
🗓️ Schedule now: debbie-svobodny.clientsecure.me
📱 Call/text us: 701.300.8879
✨ Meet our therapists: bestowcounseling.com/about-us Tricare, BCBS - MN and ND accepted, Sanford Health Plans accepted
Insurances accepted - please contact your insurance plans if you have questions about coverage.

01/29/2026

For the third year, Jimena has been selected to present internationally on mental health, this year at the Mediterranean Region Counselors Annual Conference in Seville, Spain.

Jimena works with teens, adults, and professionals, supporting clients as they navigate complex and often overlapping challenges. She brings a compassionate, empowering approach to therapy and is especially attentive to how personal, cultural, and social identity experiences shape mental health.

Jimena offers support in the areas of:
• Crisis work
• Grief and loss
• ADHD
• Social identity stressors
• Trauma
• Mood disorders
• Suicidality

Jimena is bilingual and provides therapy in both English and Spanish, expanding access to care and allowing clients to communicate in the language that feels most natural to them.

Through a collaborative and respectful process, Jimena helps clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, and move forward with clarity and confidence — even in high-acuity or emotionally complex situations.

📍 Fargo & Detroit Lakes
💻 bestowcounseling.com/about-us
📞 701.300.8879

01/23/2026

Burnout doesn’t always arrive loudly.
Sometimes it shows up as exhaustion that doesn’t lift, even after rest.

Stress is your body responding to pressure.
Burnout is your body asking for something deeper — support, boundaries, care, or change.

If you’ve been pushing through, holding it all together, or telling yourself “I’ll rest later,” let this be your permission to pause — even briefly.

Sometimes the most healing thing you can do today is take one intentional breath… and then another.

You don’t have to wait until you’re depleted to deserve support.

📍 Fargo + Detroit Lakes
💻 bestowcounseling.com
📞 701.300.8879

01/20/2026

𝒫𝑒𝓇𝓈𝑜𝓃𝒶𝓁 𝓅𝑒𝒶𝒸𝑒 doesn’t come from fixing everything at once.
It begins with noticing what’s happening within you — without judgment.

These 𝟱 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸-𝗶𝗻𝘀 are an invitation to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what you need right now — not what you should need.

✨ What feels heavy?
✨ Where are you stretched thin?
✨ What kind of rest fits this moment?

You don’t have to have all the answers.
You just have to start listening.

Save this post to come back to when things feel overwhelming — or share it with someone who could use a moment of grounding today.

And if you find yourself needing more support, therapy can be a steady place to unpack these questions together.

📍 Fargo + Detroit Lakes
💻 bestowcounseling.com
📞 701.300.8879

01/14/2026

Every therapist at Bestow Counseling brings their own blend of care, curiosity, and compassion — and today, we’re excited to introduce 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗺𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗲𝗿, 𝗟𝗔𝗣𝗖, 𝗟𝗣𝗖, 𝗡𝗖𝗖. 🌿

Sammy works with kids, teens & adults who are navigating anxiety, life transitions, and the often-unspoken challenges of growing into themselves.

She offers thoughtful, client-centered support for:
• Anxiety, depression & mood disorders
• ADHD & behavioral concerns
• Self-esteem & body image issues
• Spiritual trauma & stress
• Relationship challenges
• Life transitions
• Trauma & PTSD

Sammy believes therapy should feel safe, collaborative, and approachable — a space where clients can build insight, strengthen emotional regulation, and take meaningful steps forward at their own pace.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for something to change, Sammy meets you with warmth, curiosity, and care.

📍 Fargo + Detroit Lakes
💻 Learn more about Sammy at bestowcounseling.com/about-us
📞 701.300.8879

01/10/2026

𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗴𝗲 — 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚.

From 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 learning safety through connection
to 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 navigating big feelings
to 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀 building coping skills
to 𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀 learning how to pause before reacting
to 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 unlearning survival patterns
to 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 (+caregivers), 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 (+athletes), 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, and 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀 carrying the weight of others…

Regulation isn’t about “staying calm.”
It’s about learning how to return to yourself — again and again.

And the truth is:
No one is born knowing how to regulate emotions.
We learn it in relationship. We practice it over time. And sometimes, we need support to rebuild it.

If any of these made you feel seen — you’re not alone.
And if regulation feels hard right now, that doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means your nervous system may need care, not criticism.

At Bestow, we support emotional regulation across the lifespan — with compassion, evidence-based tools, and space to go at your pace.

📍 Fargo, ND + Detroit Lakes, MN
💻 Learn more at bestowcounseling.com

01/06/2026

✨ 𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂.

Sometimes it simply means new tools — and more compassion for where you already are.

As we step into a new year, many people feel pressure to reset, improve, or “do better.”
But healing rarely happens through force. It happens through small, steady moments of awareness and care.

These 𝟰 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 are simple ways to support your nervous system when things feel heavy, overwhelming, or uncertain — especially during long winter days here in the Midwest.

You don’t have to use all of them.
You don’t have to use them perfectly.
You just have to start where you are.

💛 Healing isn’t a resolution. It’s a relationship you build with yourself — one moment at a time.

If you’d like support beyond these tools, our therapists are here to walk alongside you.

📍 Fargo + Detroit Lakes
💻 Learn more at bestowcounseling.com

01/01/2026

As this year comes to a close, 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙪𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙣𝙤 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙨𝙚𝙚.

Grief. Growth. Unfinished healing. Quiet resilience. And hope — even if it feels fragile.

If 2025 taught us anything, it’s that healing doesn’t happen all at once. It happens in moments of honesty, courage, and choosing support when you don’t have all the answers yet.

Despite the lingering stigma, therapy is more common — and more effective — than many people realize:
• 𝟱𝟯% 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘀 believe counseling is an 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (Gallup, 2024)
• 𝟲𝟴% 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 reported an 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 (Grow Therapy, 2024)
• 𝟳𝟴% 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 begin noticing improvement 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮–𝟴 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (GT, 2024)

Healing doesn’t mean something is “wrong” with you.
It means you’re willing to care for yourself — on purpose.

As we step into 2026, may this be the year you choose support, softness, and space to heal — in whatever way that looks like for you.

And if therapy is part of that story, we’re here. 🤍

📍 Fargo + Detroit Lakes
💻 bestowcounseling.com

12/30/2025

𝗗𝗖:𝟬–𝟱™ is a developmentally informed, relationship-based approach designed to support the mental health & emotional well-being of infants & young children — ages 0-3 years. (Stands for "Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health & Development Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood.")

This approach focuses on how young children experience the world ... through relationships, regulation, attachment & early emotional development.

It may be helpful if your child:
• Has intense emotions or difficulty calming down
• Is experiencing changes in behavior, sleep, or attachment
• Has experienced stress, disruption, or early trauma
• Feels hard to “read” or respond to as a parent or caregiver

This approach emphasizes early support — helping caregivers better understand their child’s needs while strengthening the parent–child relationship as the foundation for healing and growth.

Early connection matters — and support at the beginning can make a lifelong difference.

👤 Maddie Ramsey, our therapist offering DC:0–5™
👶 Accepting new clients
📍 Fargo + Detroit Lakes
💻 Learn more at bestowcounseling.com/therapy-types

12/25/2025

As Christmas approaches, emotions can feel heightened — joy, grief, nostalgia, loneliness, gratitude, all intertwined.

Some years truly do sparkle.
And some years… they sting.

Both are real.
Both are allowed.
Both deserve compassion — especially from yourself.

If this season feels tender, heavy, or different than you hoped, you are not doing it wrong. You are responding to your life, your losses, your love, and your story.

At Bestow Counseling, we hold space for all of it — not just the parts that look merry on the outside.

May you meet yourself gently this holiday season.

🤍 Fargo + Detroit Lakes
💻 bestowcounseling.com

12/23/2025

Parenthood changes everything — your body, your identity, your relationships, and your emotional world. 🤍

At Bestow Counseling, we offer perinatal, postnatal, and parenting support for individuals and families navigating the complexities of pregnancy, postpartum, and raising children.

Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, birth trauma, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the weight of it all, therapy can provide a steady, compassionate space to process what you’re carrying.

Our licensed therapists walk alongside parents with care, understanding, and respect — helping you build resilience, strengthen emotional regulation, and reconnect with yourself during seasons that can feel both beautiful and heavy.

📍 Fargo + Detroit Lakes
📞 701.300.8879
🌐 bestowcounseling.com/services

12/18/2025

You don’t have to feel okay to be worthy of care.

You don’t have to have the right words.
You don’t have to be grateful, productive, or “holding it together.”
You don’t have to know what comes next.

If today feels heavy, quiet, numb, or overwhelming — that doesn’t disqualify you from support. It invites it.

At Bestow Counseling, we believe care isn’t something you earn by feeling better. It’s something you deserve simply because you’re human.

🤍 Fargo + Detroit Lakes
💻 bestowcounseling.com

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1330 Page Drive S. Suite 101
Fargo, ND
58103

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 7pm
Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 12pm
Sunday	12pm - 5pm

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