Brady Drake
About NuVation Health Services
NuVation Health Services began in Bismarck, ND in 2007. From the beginning, the clinic’s providers have worked with children, adolescents, and adults to address behavioral and mental health struggles. Through the clinic, individuals and couples have found help to improve their relationships and make healthy changes in their lives.
In 2024, when one of their excellent providers was looking to relocate to the Fargo area, the decision was made to add a clinic location to Fargo and become a part of the community.
Meet the Counselors
Jen Morgan
Jen Morgan’s path to counseling wasn’t linear—but it was deeply personal. With an undergraduate degree in music education and early career experience in government work, Jen’s initial professional direction seemed far removed from the therapy room. However, at the recommendation of her father, she reshaped her life. While undergoing treatment, he told her, “I think you missed your calling.” Those words stayed with her, even after his passing in 2010.
“He didn’t make me promise anything,” Jen said, “but he said it—and I thought, okay, I’m going to take the bull by the horns.” That moment, combined with her own transformative experience working with a therapist, set Jen on a new course.
Now a counselor at NuVation Health Services, Jen says the decision to pursue this path was “100%” the right one. “At age 45, I figured—if I’m going to work for 20 more years of my life, I need to do something that truly matters.”
Areas of Specialty
Jen has developed a strong specialty in working with individuals who have borderline personality disorder, utilizing dialectical behavior therapy. She also works with children who’ve experienced trauma, as well as those navigating anxiety, OCD, and difficult life transitions.
Another treatment area she is passionate about is adults facing pivotal moments— grief, separation, infidelity, and the emotional upheaval that can accompany an empty nest.
“When someone comes in and they’re struggling, something’s broken or not working in their lives… and then they learn new skills, new tools, new ways of communicating—and their life changes. That’s what I love most,” Jen said.
Jen’s Recommendations
“Unlocking Us with Brene Brown“
“The Big Baffling Behavior Show“
Mollie Hauser
Some careers are chosen; others seem to choose you. For Mollie Hauser, becoming a therapist didn’t begin with a clear intention—it began with curiosity. Initially pursuing a completely different path, she found herself enrolled in an abnormal psychology class that would alter her trajectory. “I just knew there was more I didn’t understand,” she said. “And I wanted to.”
That spark of curiosity quickly became a passion that led her into the world of mental health. “Honestly, the second I made the decision, I never looked back,” Mollie said. “It’s this gut feeling, like you know you’re doing the right thing every day. I just know I’m exactly where I should be.”
Areas of Specialty
Now working with individuals ages 18 and up, her focus areas include trauma—in which she is a licensed trauma professional—as well as pregnancy and loss.
“I love when people reach a point where they’re empowered enough to make a change,” Mollie said. “You can always kind of see it in them—when they’re finally there. Getting to witness that strength, the strength they already have—that’s amazing.”
To achieve outcomes, Mollie utilizes somatic therapy, a practice that focuses on the mind-body connection.
“Sometimes that means we’re up and moving in the room,” she said. “Have you ever smelled something and couldn’t quite place it, but you knew it from somewhere? That’s because your mind might not remember—but your body does. The body holds experiences like this. Our bodies remember and react, even when we don’t understand why. We can try to address the mental side of things, but if we don’t also address the body, we’re only going halfway.”
Mollie’s Recommendation
Card Decks
“This app from the Gottman Institute helps couples reconnect. We often forget we need to keep pursuing our partner after getting together. It offers categories to enhance intimacy and communication, including a section for growing families. I recommend it for those struggling with connection.”
The Tapping Solution
“For people who want to get into more body-based work, I recommend The Tapping Solution. Tapping works with your acupuncture points and helps reset the body. That app guides you through the process.”
Any Breathing or Meditation App
“There are so many out there. They all have different strengths and weaknesses, and really, it comes down to what works for you. So sometimes I’ll just say: try them out. There’s nothing wrong with doing a trial—and if it doesn’t work for you, let it go.” Most downloaded in the app store are:
Ask Yourself, ‘How Did that Serve You?
“We go through life and have all these situations and experiences, but how we respond to them is really the big thing. So if there’s anything weighing on you, I always come back to that question: How did that serve you—in that moment, or today? Because maybe it didn’t. And it’s in recognizing when something isn’t actually helpful for us that we can start to make a change.”
Ready to make a positive change in your life
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