Meet Our Therapists in Duluth, MN

How to Find the Right Therapist

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.

Our Team

Jakkie DeCorsey

MSW, LICSW

People often seek out Jakkie when they…

Feel constantly overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck in shutdown but don’t understand why
Keep noticing the same patterns they don’t like showing up in stress or their relationships
Are tired of analyzing their problems and want real shifts in how they feel
Feel drawn to therapy that works with both mind and body
Are interested in Ketamine Therapy to support big shifts in depression, anxiety, and trauma patterns

Style
Grounded, integrative, and deeply curious about the systems that shape who you are.

–> Accepting new ketamine therapy clients

Paige Wright

MSW, LICSW

Paige works especially well with people who…

Feel nervous about starting therapy and want someone easy to talk to
Are navigating ADHD, anxiety, trauma, or domestic violence recovery
Appreciate a therapist who brings warmth, humor, and honesty into the room
Want both emotional support and practical tools for moving forward in their lives
Are interested in CBT or working with an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP)

Style
Warm, humorous, and deeply supportive. Paige helps people feel comfortable quickly so therapy feels like a real conversation, not something stiff or intimidating.

–> Accepting new clients

Neil Rasmussen

MS, Integrative Mental Health Therapist

Neil works especially well with people who…

Are dealing with chronic illness, pain, or physical symptoms that haven’t been fully explained by medical testing
Feel stuck in cycles of stress, overthinking, or relationship patterns that keep repeating even after trying everything to stop them
Have spent a long time trying to hold everything together on their own and want to stop carrying it alone
Want a therapist who understands how stress shows up in the body, not just in their thoughts
Are interested in Ketamine Therapy to start sorting through long standing depression, anxiety, ADHD & trauma

Style
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.

–> Accepting new clients for counseling and ketamine therapy

Paige Konrad

LPCC, LMFT

Paige works especially well with people who…

Are in a blended family and trying to figure out how step-parenting and partnership can actually work
Feel like conflict with a partner’s ex or shifting family roles keeps putting strain on the relationship
Are raising kids or teens and feel constantly overwhelmed, unheard, or unsure how to get everyone on the same page
Are autistic or struggle with social cues, friendships, or feeling comfortable in social environments

Style
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.

–> Accepting new clients for telehealth

Melly Weidendorf

MS, LPCC

Melly works especially well with people who…

Want to do deep work, not just talk about surface-level coping
Care deeply about the world around them but feel burnt out, angry, or exhausted by the systems they’re navigating
Feel stuck in patterns that make sense intellectually but still feel hard to change in real life
Are interested in ketamine therapy or plant-medicine integration as part of their healing

Style
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.

–> Accepting new clients for counseling and ketamine therapy

Nicole Watson

MSW, LICSW, LADC, CMT, RYT

Nicole works especially well with people who…

Feel disconnected from themselves and want to reconnect with their body, emotions, and inner clarity
Are navigating trauma, addiction recovery, or codependent relationship patterns
Feel like they’ve spent a long time taking care of everyone else and lost track of their own needs
Want therapy that moves at a thoughtful, supportive pace rather than feeling rushed

Style
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.

–> Accepting new clients

Our Mission:

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.

Our Vision:

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.

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