The Journey

About Us

Our name reflects our mission: to offer a supportive therapeutic space where healing can begin through meaningful connection, collaboration, and evidence-based care. By honoring each person as a whole and tailoring treatment to individual needs, we support clients in easing emotional weight and moving toward greater balance, resilience, and well-being.

Whether you are carrying the weight of past experiences, daily stress, or overwhelming emotions, we are honored to support you through a collaborative therapeutic process that respects where you are while encouraging growth. Together, we help you begin to set some of that weight down, explore new ways of understanding yourself, and move toward a greater sense of balance and relief.

Our Team

Our team of licensed mental health providers offers compassionate, judgment-free support grounded in authentic human connection. We work collaboratively to support healing and growth in ways that respect your pace, needs, and values.

Our Vision

At Zero Gravity Counseling, our vision is to create an environment where individuals can begin to set down emotional burdens, explore new perspectives, and move beyond limiting patterns. Through supportive, collaborative care, we empower personal growth, resilience, and meaningful change in ways that honor each person’s unique path.

Our Space

We have done our best to arrange our space in a way that feels calm, welcoming, and comfortable rather than clinical or medical. Our hope is that this environment offers a pause from the day and a moment where you can feel supported as you settle into care.

Our Team

Dr. Jareb Kinney, LPCC-S, NCC

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Jareb Kinney, Ph.D.
Counselor Educator and Supervisor
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor – Clinical Supervisor (LPCC-S)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Treatments:

CBT, Tf-CBT, REBT, DBT, EMDR, & Accelerated Resolution Therapy

Ages Served

16 and Older

Insurances Accepted:

Medicaid, Medicaid Expansion, BCBS, DakotaBlue/Trinity, Sanford (Commercial and NDPERS), United Healthcare, Medica, TriWest

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Donetta Lenoir, LPCC

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Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Treatments:

CBT, Tf-CBT, DBT, & Accelerated Resolution Therapy

Ages Served

14 and Older

Insurances Accepted:

Medicaid, BCBS, Sanford (Commercial and NDPERS), United Healthcare, Medicaid Expansion, HealthPartners

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DiNell Hall, LCSW

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker

 Treatments:

CBT, CPT, DBT, EMDR

Insurances Accepted:

Medicaid, BCBS ND, Sanford, Medicaid Expansion, Medicare, TriWest, Health Partners, United HealthCare

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Lisette Paraiso, Counseling Intern

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Hello! I am Lisette Paraiso, a Master of Arts graduate student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of the Cumberlands. My experience as a School Based Behavior Support (SBBS) Paraprofessional in an intensive classroom setting deepened my understanding of the complex behavioral and mental health needs of school-aged children. This role not only broadened my professional perspective but also strengthened my commitment to supporting the youth and their families with empathy and care.
My personal journey in therapy has further inspired my passion for helping others. I am especially dedicated to supporting military-connected individuals, including active-duty service members, veterans, and their families. Furthermore, as a first-generation Filipino American, my immigrant background shapes my path to care and reinforces my commitment to practicing a culturally responsive and inclusive approach.
I strive to create a welcoming space where each individual feels seen, heard, and respected. My dedication to the “why” behind my work in the mental health field guides me to approach every person with compassion and understanding. I believe that each individual’s experience is unique, and that through collaboration we can work toward meaningful and sustainable improvements. One step at a time.
Under Clinical Supervision with Dr. Jareb Kinney LPCC-S, NCC, and DiNell Hall, LCSW

Our Vision

The concept of Zero Gravity applies to mental health in several ways

Our vision at Zero Gravity Counseling was shaped by the journey of the astronaut. Astronauts do not begin their work in space; they prepare carefully, train with support, and move through challenge, uncertainty, and adjustment before ever experiencing weightlessness. The shift into zero gravity does not erase difficulty, but it changes how the weight is carried and what becomes possible.

In much the same way, we view healing as a process rather than a destination. Life experiences, stress, and past challenges can create a sense of heaviness that limits movement, perspective, and possibility. Our vision is to offer a therapeutic space where individuals can begin to set some of that weight down, explore their experiences with support, and discover new ways of relating to themselves and their lives.

The astronaut for us, symbolizes curiosity, resilience, and adaptation. In zero gravity, perspectives shift and movement looks different. At Zero Gravity Counseling, we aim to support individuals in gently examining long-held patterns, expanding perspective, and building skills that allow for growth and steadiness over time. This process honors that each person’s journey is unique and unfolds at its own rhythm.

We envision therapy as a place where people are supported, challenged thoughtfully, and met with respect. Through collaboration, evidence-based care, and meaningful human connection, we strive to help individuals navigate their experiences with greater understanding, balance, and possibility.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Have questions about counseling, our services, or what to expect? We’re here to make the process feel simple and comfortable.

What is mental health counseling and psychotherapy?

Mental health counseling and psychotherapy provide a supportive, collaborative space where individuals can explore thoughts, emotions, experiences, relationships, behaviors, and concerns that may be affecting their lives and well-being.

Psychotherapy may be provided by different types of qualified mental health professionals, depending on their education, training, licensure, and scope of practice. These may include licensed professional counselors, clinical counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, and other appropriately trained or supervised mental health professionals.

At Zero Gravity Counseling, treatment is individualized to each person. Your provider will work collaboratively with you to better understand your concerns, identify goals that are meaningful to you, and determine therapeutic approaches that support your needs, strengths, identities, values, and experiences

What is mental health counseling and psychotherapy?

Mental health counseling and psychotherapy provide a supportive, collaborative space where individuals can explore thoughts, emotions, experiences, relationships, behaviors, and concerns that may be affecting their lives and well-being.

Psychotherapy may be provided by different types of qualified mental health professionals, depending on their education, training, licensure, and scope of practice. These may include licensed professional counselors, clinical counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, and other appropriately trained or supervised mental health professionals.

At Zero Gravity Counseling, treatment is individualized to each person. Your provider will work collaboratively with you to better understand your concerns, identify goals that are meaningful to you, and determine therapeutic approaches that support your needs, strengths, identities, values, and experiences

How can therapy help with mental health concerns?

Therapy can provide a supportive environment to talk openly about experiences, emotions, relationships, challenges, and goals. Depending on your needs, therapy may help you better understand patterns in your thoughts, emotions, or behaviors; develop coping and emotional regulation skills; process difficult or traumatic experiences; strengthen relationships and communication; manage symptoms; build on existing strengths; and work toward changes that are meaningful to you.

Therapy is collaborative. Your provider may offer guidance, observations, education, and therapeutic interventions, but you remain an active participant in determining your goals and the direction of your care.

What concerns can be addressed through therapy?

Our providers work with individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health, emotional, behavioral, relational, and life concerns. These may include anxiety, depression and other mood concerns, stress, grief and loss, trauma and traumatic experiences, relationship difficulties, self-esteem and identity concerns, anger and emotional regulation, life transitions, and other challenges affecting daily life or well-being.

You do not need to have a mental health diagnosis to seek therapy. Some people begin therapy because they are experiencing significant symptoms, while others are looking for support, greater self-understanding, personal growth, healthier relationships, or help navigating a difficult period in their lives.

Because each provider has different areas of training and experience, we will work with you to determine whether a provider within our practice can appropriately meet your needs. When another professional or level of care may better support you, we will discuss this with you and, whenever possible, help identify appropriate resources or referrals.

What qualifications and experience do your providers have?

Our mental health providers have education, training, and experience appropriate to their professional roles. Depending on the provider, credentials may include graduate education in counseling, social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or another mental health discipline, along with applicable North Dakota licensure, certification, or supervised clinical training.

Our team brings a range of professional experiences, clinical interests, therapeutic approaches, and areas of specialized training. Some providers may also be completing advanced clinical training under the supervision of an independently licensed professional.

Because credentials and scopes of practice differ among professions and individual providers, we encourage you to review our provider biographies to learn more about each clinician’s education, credentials, experience, areas of focus, and approach to therapy.

How long does a therapy session usually last?

The length of a therapy session can vary depending on your needs, treatment plan, service, and insurance requirements. Many individual therapy appointments are approximately 45–60 minutes.

Your provider will discuss the anticipated length and frequency of appointments with you and work collaboratively with you to determine what is clinically appropriate.

Is what I discuss in therapy confidential?

Protecting your privacy is an important part of creating a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. Information you share with your provider is generally confidential and is protected by applicable ethical standards and privacy laws.

There are, however, specific circumstances in which a provider may be legally or ethically required or permitted to disclose information without your authorization. These circumstances may include certain concerns involving safety, abuse or neglect, court or legal requirements, or other situations defined by applicable law and professional standards.

Your provider will review confidentiality, its limitations, and your privacy rights with you as part of the informed-consent process. We encourage you to ask questions at any time if you are uncertain about how your information may be used or protected.

What if I am concerned about the cost of therapy?

We understand that the cost of mental health care can be an important consideration. If you have concerns about the affordability of services, we encourage you to talk with your provider or our billing team. Asking about cost will not change how you are treated or the respect you receive from our team.

Our ability to adjust fees may be limited by insurance contracts, applicable laws, professional requirements, or other billing regulations. When we are unable to offer an option that meets your financial needs, we will do our best to discuss available alternatives and, when appropriate, help identify other resources or providers.

Financial circumstances and treatment needs are different for every person, so questions about payment options are addressed individually and with respect for your privacy.

Current self-pay rates and information regarding insurance and payment are available through our practice. Please contact us if you have questions about your specific circumstances.

What if I am concerned about the cost of therapy?

We understand that the cost of mental health care can be an important consideration. If you have concerns about the affordability of services, we encourage you to talk with your provider or our billing team. Asking about cost will not change how you are treated or the respect you receive from our team.

Our ability to adjust fees may be limited by insurance contracts, applicable laws, professional requirements, or other billing regulations. When we are unable to offer an option that meets your financial needs, we will do our best to discuss available alternatives and, when appropriate, help identify other resources or providers.

Financial circumstances and treatment needs are different for every person, so questions about payment options are addressed individually and with respect for your privacy.

Current self-pay rates and information regarding insurance and payment are available through our practice. Please contact us if you have questions about your specific circumstances.

Are therapy services available in person or through telehealth?

We offer both in-person and telehealth services, depending on the provider, the type of service, clinical considerations, and your location at the time of the appointment.

We recognize that people have different needs and preferences related to accessibility, privacy, comfort, transportation, scheduling, and the environment in which they receive care. When both options are clinically and legally appropriate, we encourage you to discuss your preferences with your provider.

Not every provider or service may be available through telehealth, and providers may have different availability for in-person and virtual appointments.

RATES

  • Initial Intake
    • (Up to 90-Minutes) $300.00
  • Single Session
    • (53-60 Minutes) $235.00
    • (38-52 Minutes) $150.00
    • (16-37 Minutes) $100.00
  • Insurances Accepted:
    • Medicaid
    • Sanford
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • United Healthcare
    • TriWest
    • HealthPartners
    • Medicare
    • Medicaid Expansion
    • Medica

Please Note: You will see the Client/Portal/Appointment Request button on every page. This will give you the option as new clients, to request your initial intake, or for current clients, the ability to sign in to your portal and request appointments, message, and access paperwork. Please let us know if you run into any issues with this process so we can take care of it ASAP.

Can my therapist prescribe medication?

Most psychotherapy providers do not prescribe medication unless they hold a separate professional license or credential that specifically authorizes medication prescribing.

When medication evaluation or medication management may be helpful, your provider can discuss this option with you. With your permission, we may also help you identify appropriate

medical or psychiatric providers and coordinate care when doing so would support your treatment.

Medication is one potential component of mental health treatment, and decisions about whether to pursue a medication evaluation remain between you and an appropriately qualified prescribing professional.

Can I choose or change my provider?

Yes. We recognize that the therapeutic relationship is an important part of effective care, and different people may feel more comfortable with different providers, personalities, identities, communication styles, or therapeutic approaches.

When availability allows, we will help you connect with a provider whose experience and approach align with what you are looking for. At the same time, it can take time for a therapeutic relationship to develop, and moments of discomfort or disagreement can sometimes become meaningful topics to explore in therapy when you feel safe doing so.

If you feel that your current provider is not the right fit, we encourage you to share your concerns if you are comfortable. You are not required to remain with a provider who does not feel like the right fit for you. We can discuss whether another provider, therapeutic approach, or service may better meet your needs.

There may also be times when a provider determines that your needs would be better supported by another clinician, specialty, or level of care. When this occurs, we strive to communicate openly about the recommendation and assist with appropriate referrals or resources whenever possible.

Our goal is not simply to keep you within our practice. Our goal is to help you access care that is appropriate, respectful, and responsive to your needs—even when that means helping you connect with a provider outside of Zero Gravity Counseling.

Do your providers have different areas of expertise or specialization?

specialization?

Yes. Our providers have different professional backgrounds, areas of clinical interest, training, experience, and therapeutic approaches. Areas of focus across our practice may include trauma and trauma-related concerns, anxiety, depression and mood disorders, grief and loss, relationships, identity development, LGBTQ+ concerns, life transitions, perinatal mental health, and other mental health concerns.

Not every provider specializes in every area. When you contact our practice, we can help you consider which available provider may align with your needs and preferences. We encourage you to review individual provider biographies for more information about each clinician’s areas of focus and approach to therapy.

Do you provide affirming services for LGBTQ+ individuals?

Yes. Zero Gravity Counseling is committed to providing respectful, inclusive, and affirming mental health care to LGBTQ+ individuals.

Our providers recognize that sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression are parts of a person’s identity and are not, in themselves, problems to be treated. Therapy may address concerns specifically related to identity when those concerns are important to you, including relationships, family dynamics, coming out or disclosure decisions, discrimination, minority stress, identity exploration, or other experiences.

You are also welcome to seek therapy for concerns that have nothing to do with your LGBTQ+ identity. We strive to create an environment where you do not have to justify or explain who you are in order to receive respectful mental health care.

Positions with Zero Gravity Counseling

Looking for a new space to ground your practice! An opportunity offering the freedom, flexibility, and autonomy you desire that will fit your life. Join a diverse, collaborative team committed to supporting you and working together to achieve our goals. We’re expanding our crew and seeking independently licensed mental health providers (LPC, LPCC, LCSW, LP) or those who are Licensed Associate Professional Counselors.

Better Opportunities

Independently Licensed Providers


Freedom and flexibility to design your schedule for a better work–life balance. A supportive team with diverse clinical backgrounds and opportunities to grow your practice serving clients across North Dakota.

Associate-Level Counselors

If you’re an associate-level professional counselor, we are also excited to explore employment opportunities with you. We can even offer clinical supervision, guidance, and support as you navigate your journey toward independent licensure.

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You can contact us using the form below or reach out by phone at 701-390-1501. When calling, you will be prompted to leave a voicemail. Based on the options you choose, you may also receive an automated text with provider availability, a link to our website and client portal for self-scheduling, and our office hours. Our team will do our best to respond before the end of the business day.

If this is an emergency, please call 911. For immediate mental health support, call or text 988.

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Zero Gravity Counseling PLLC
3520 N Broadway, Minot, ND 58703

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