Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. We believe therapy works best when you feel understood, respected, and genuinely comfortable with the person sitting across from you. At Northern Edge Counseling in Duluth, MN, our team offers relational, trauma-informed therapy for individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, burnout, relationship struggles, and life transitions.
Each therapist brings their own specialties and style, because the most important factor in therapy is the relationship you build with your therapist. Some people prefer a more direct, insight-focused approach, while others want a slower, supportive space to explore things at their own pace.
Below you’ll find a snapshot of each clinician so you can get a sense of their style and the types of clients they tend to connect with most often.
People often seek out Jakkie when they…
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Grounded, integrative, and deeply curious about the systems that shape who you are.
Paige works especially well with people who…
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Warm, humorous, and deeply supportive. Paige helps people feel comfortable quickly so therapy feels like a real conversation, not something stiff or intimidating.
Neil works especially well with people who…
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Grounded, calm, and deeply present. Neil creates a steady space where people can slow down, reconnect with their body, and explore meaningful change at a pace that feels sustainable.
Melly works especially well with people who…
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Insightful, relatable, and deeply engaged. Melly blends humor, curiosity, and a strong systems lens to help clients explore the deeper layers of their experiences while moving toward meaningful change.
Paige works especially well with people who…
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Warm, thoughtful, and practical. Paige helps people slow things down, make sense of what’s happening in their family or relationships, and find clearer ways to move forward together.
Nicole works especially well with people who…
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Deeply compassionate, body-aware, and open-minded. Nicole works at your pace, helping you reconnect with yourself and build a sense of stability and purpose from the inside out.
Brynn works especially well with people who…
Couples navigating communication difficulties and/or betrayal trauma
Adults questioning gender and sexuality
Couples navigating sexual difficulties
Clients exploring ENM and kink dynamics
Clients experiencing chronic pain
Style
Gentle curiosity, Integrates somatic work, Directive when helpful, Story-oriented, Strengths based
Specialities:
Trauma, sexual dysfunction, conflict with partner(s), neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+, nontraditional relationships
We exist to provide trauma-informed, integrative psychotherapy for individuals seeking something deeper than traditional talk therapy. We blend trauma-informed, evidence-based care with a deep respect for the whole person—supporting clients in reconnecting with themselves, their bodies, and their capacity for healing.
To redefine what therapy can be—rooted in the wisdom of the body, expanded by emerging science, and grounded in deep human connection. We envision a world where healing isn’t just about symptom management, but about returning to wholeness.
Northern Edge Counseling
