Our Providers
Our Mental Health Providers
Laura Larson, MS, LPCC - Mental Health Director
Laura Larson is originally from Grand Forks, ND. She received her undergraduate degree at Concordia College in
Moorhead, MN, and her master's degree in clinical psychology from North Dakota State University in Fargo. She is a
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 20 years of experience providing mental health care in the Minot
community. Following graduate school, Laura worked for North Central Human Service Center, after which she worked in
private practice for approximately 15 years. Laura also worked at the Child Adolescent Partial Hospitalization (CAPH)
program in Minot, providing group, individual, and family therapy services. Laura was hired by Northland
Health Centers to lead Behavioral Health Services. Laura has many years of training and experience
with a focus on cognitive-behavioral therapy strategies as well as art and play therapy. Laura has experience treating
children, adolescents, and adults for a variety of mental health issues.
Moorhead, MN, and her master's degree in clinical psychology from North Dakota State University in Fargo. She is a
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 20 years of experience providing mental health care in the Minot
community. Following graduate school, Laura worked for North Central Human Service Center, after which she worked in
private practice for approximately 15 years. Laura also worked at the Child Adolescent Partial Hospitalization (CAPH)
program in Minot, providing group, individual, and family therapy services. Laura was hired by Northland
Health Centers to lead Behavioral Health Services. Laura has many years of training and experience
with a focus on cognitive-behavioral therapy strategies as well as art and play therapy. Laura has experience treating
children, adolescents, and adults for a variety of mental health issues.
Angie Abrams, LPCC
Angie Abrams is originally from Wibaux, Montana and has lived in North Dakota since 2006. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Dickinson State University and a Master of Science in Community Counseling from the University of Mary. She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and has been providing group and individual therapy to clients since 2011. Her employment history includes vocational rehabilitation counseling, criminogenic needs and risk assessment, case management and care coordination, and facilitation of various therapeutic groups. Angie enjoys working with a wide variety of mental health issues, to include: anger and stress management, relationship distress issues, depression, and anxiety. Her therapeutic approach is influenced by cognitive-behavioral and strengths-based approaches.
Talesa Heger, LPCC
Talesa was born and raised in Turtle Lake, ND. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences from Moorhead State University in 1997. In 2002, Talesa earned her Master of Science Degree in Counseling and Guidance from Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Talesa is currently a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Her work history includes juvenile detention, school counselor, out-patient therapist, and work within private practice. Talesa and her husband have five children all currently working their way through school. When she and her husband are not at a high school or elementary event, they can be found boating, camping, snow skiing, playing games, crafting or watching movies. "It is a privilege to be back in North Dakota and provide mental health services to individuals and families in rural communities." Talesa Heger.
Michelle Galster, LICSW
Michelle Galster is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work Therapist in her native state of North Dakota. She
earned her undergraduate degree in Social Work from Minot State University and master’s degree in clinical social work from Florida State University. Michelle provided therapeutic services to individuals, couples, families and groups, at The Village Family Service Center in Minot from 2010 to 2016, along with Critical Incident Stress Management and Employment Assistance Program services. Her therapy work has also included a substantial focus on military personnel and families. Michelle’s therapy is influenced from a strengths perspective and client centered approach.
earned her undergraduate degree in Social Work from Minot State University and master’s degree in clinical social work from Florida State University. Michelle provided therapeutic services to individuals, couples, families and groups, at The Village Family Service Center in Minot from 2010 to 2016, along with Critical Incident Stress Management and Employment Assistance Program services. Her therapy work has also included a substantial focus on military personnel and families. Michelle’s therapy is influenced from a strengths perspective and client centered approach.
Missy Gartner, LPCC
Missy Gartner is a Minot native and moved back in 2014. She earned her undergraduate degree in psychology and master’s degree in counseling, both from the University of North Dakota. Missy provided individual, family and group therapy at Badlands Human Service Center in Dickinson and North Central Human Service Center from 2007 to 2015 before joining the Mental Health Team at Northland. She enjoys working with a wide variety of mental health issues, with a recent focus on trauma work and EMDR. Missy and her husband have two children and enjoy spending time playing with them, traveling and spending time with friends and family.
Terry Goldade. LICSW
Terry Goldade, MSW, LICSW, has resided in western North Dakota most of his life and is now a mental health provider in Northland’s Ray clinic. He earned his master's degree from the University of North Dakota in 1995 and is a Licensed Clinical Therapist with over 30 years in the social work field. His experience includes serving as Program Director at Eckert Youth Homes, providing counseling services for the State of North Dakota, private practice, and also currently serves as Director of Dakota Family Solutions in Williston. Terry provides individual, family and relationship counseling. He has experience treating a variety of issues, with some of the most common including anxiety, depression, anger, and behavioral issues. Terry and his wife have six children and much of their free time is spent with family and community activities.
Natascha Allen-Halvorson, MSEd, LPCC
Natascha Allen-Halvorson, MSEd, LPCC, is from Bottineau, North Dakota. Natascha earned her bachelor’s degree at Minot State University and master’s degree in agency counseling at Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Natascha worked with mental health for eight plus years as a family therapist with the Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization at Trinity Hospital in Minot, ND serving individual, group, and family therapy; and Advanced Clinical Specialist with Lake Region Human Service Center, Devils Lake, ND at the Rolla, ND outreach office serving individual and group therapy. Natascha works with children, adolescents, and adults on an individual basis for counseling services. Natascha and her husband have three children and one grandchild. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, walking, crocheting, and spending family time.
