Vianna Schermerhorn,
LMSW

Vianna is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the state of North Dakota. She earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) and Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degrees from Minnesota State University Moorhead. Her work in human services has primarily involved crisis intervention, patient/client advocacy, reproductive healthcare, and serving survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. She is passionate about social justice and gender equity, and she is particularly dedicated to amplifying voices within LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities.

Vianna is trained in Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and becoming proficient in Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Vianna believes in an empowering, collaborative approach to therapy that centers the client’s unique experiences and strengths. She is inspired by clients’ tenacity to thrive in spite of adversity or misfortune. Vianna serves members of the LGBTQ+ community, people living with HIV/AIDS, and people experiencing a variety of mental health symptoms, such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and more.

Vianna loves animals, nature, art, and meaningful conversation. When she is not working, she enjoys walking her dogs, reading, crocheting, meditating, playing cozy Nintendo Switch games, watching movies, and spending quality time with loved ones.