On By Therapy

Counseling for Intentional Direction

Individual therapy for adults in North Dakota and Minnesota, offering telehealth statewide and in-person counseling in Fargo.

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On By is a guiding phrase that speaks to moving forward past what holds you back. It reflects our view of therapy: learning to move beyond what no longer serves you.

Welcome! I’m Erica.

Seeking support takes strength, and together we’ll build on it.

Dr. Erica Stene Winkler, therapist providing counseling for adults in Fargo and via telehealth in ND and MN.

Dr. Erica Stene Winkler

EdD, LPC (MN), LAPC (ND), NCC

Founder & Therapist

I’m a licensed counselor who supports adults through life transitions, anxiety, trauma, and those difficult seasons where you feel stuck. In our work together, we’ll look at what you’ve been going through, build tools that actually fit your life, and create space for healing and forward movement.

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (MN) and Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (ND)

  • Doctoral-level training in counseling

  • Specializing in adults, life transitions, trauma, anxiety, and EMDR

Learn More About Dr. Erica

I’m currently preparing to open my practice and will begin offering appointments starting April 2026.

If you’re interested in working together, please join the waitlist. I will reach out via email as soon scheduling opens with details about availability, next steps, and how to book a free consultation.

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How I Can Help

Counseling for life transitions and adjustments, symbolized by a forest path with two directions, supporting adults in Fargo, ND and Moorhead, MN

Adjustment & Life Transitions

Support for navigating big life changes with clarity, grounding, and confidence.

Therapy for anxiety and overwhelm, represented by a breaking ocean wave, helping adults navigate stress and emotions in Fargo, ND and Moorhead, MN

Anxiety & Overwhelm

Support to quiet the overwhelm, steady your thoughts, and help you breathe easier.

Support for depression and feeling stuck, symbolized by light shining into a cave, offering guidance and hope for adults in Fargo, ND and Moorhead, MN

Depression & Feeling Stuck

Compassionate support to lift heaviness, rebuild motivation, and move forward again.

Trauma-informed counseling and healing, represented by a small plant growing by a rock, helping adults recover and build resilience in Fargo, ND and Moorhead, MN

Trauma & Healing

A trauma-informed space to process, reconnect, and heal at your own pace.

EMDR therapy for trauma and stress, symbolized by two trees in a field, supporting bilateral healing and growth for adults in Fargo, ND and Moorhead, MN

EMDR Therapy

Evidence-based EMDR therapy to process trauma and support lasting emotional healing.

Who I Support

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Adults & Young Adults Navigating Change

Therapy for those experiencing relationship changes, life transitions, or challenging adjustments.

College student wearing a backpack, receiving support for academic stress and life transitions in Fargo, ND and Moorhead, MN.

College & Graduate Students

Support for managing academic stress, life transitions, and mental health challenges during college and graduate school.

Adult hands potting a small plant, symbolizing healing from trauma and personal growth, Fargo, ND and Moorhead, MN

Adults Healing from Trauma

Trauma-informed counseling to process experiences, build resilience, and regain balance in daily life.

Parent carrying two children, representing support for pregnant, parenting, and caregiving adults in Fargo, ND and Moorhead, MN.
High-achieving professional working on a tablet, receiving support for stress, balance, and personal growth in Fargo, ND and Moorhead, MN.

Pregnant, Parenting, & Caregiving Adults

Support for pregnancy, parenting challenges, and balancing caregiving responsibilities with mental health.

High-Achieving & Professional Adults

Support for high-performing adults managing stress, anxiety, and life balance while pursuing their goals.