Trishia Powell, MSW, LCSW/LICSW, PMH-C

Welcome to Becoming Balanced! I'm so glad you're here.

I’m the Co-founder of Becoming Balanced and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Dakota/Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota. Alongside my clinical work, I play an instrumental role in running the day-to-day operations of the business, helping guide its growth and direction alongside Dr. Zielke. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Minnesota State University Moorhead and my Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of North Dakota. I have over 15 years of experience in the mental health field across the Fargo-Moorhead area, working in hospital, outpatient/clinic, and community settings.

My clinical work over the past several years has focused primarily on women's health, particularly perinatal and postpartum mental health, infertility, and pregnancy or infant loss. I am certified in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders through Postpartum Support International, and I previously served on the Postpartum Support International-North Dakota Board of Directors, joining in its earliest stages and helping shape the organization from the ground up. At Becoming Balanced, I also serve as our Privacy Officer and HIPAA Compliance Officer.

After becoming a mom myself, I gained a firsthand understanding of how challenging it can be to find balance, something every mother can relate to. I also have experience supporting individuals with chronic medical conditions, including adjusting to a new diagnosis, and spent several years working within primary care mental health integration. My approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with a strong emphasis on self-care and mindfulness, and I'm also trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD. I strive to help each client recognize their own strengths and build on them, meeting you where you're at and creating a safe space to heal, grow, and find balance.

Beyond my professional identity as a social worker and therapist, I lead a busy household as a wife and mom of three amazing kids, work I approach with the same dedication I bring to my clients. Balance is something I work to find and keep in my own life every day, right alongside the women I support. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, cheering my kids on at their many activities and sporting events, cooking, golfing, binge-watching my favorite shows, napping, and staying active.