Behavioral Health and Autism
Anne Carlsen is dedicated to serving children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other behavioral health needs. Services encompass the entire family unit to foster a high quality of life and learning at home, at school, and in their communities. While serving individuals of all ages, Anne Carlsen believes in the effectiveness and importance of early intervention to help lead to successful outcomes and make a lasting and profound impact on quality of life.
Our highly trained Behavior Technicians are under the direction of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Services address skills and behaviors within the learner’s programming. Functional Behavior Assessment is used to identify the causes of challenging behaviors such as self-injury, aggression towards others or destructive behaviors.
Contact
BISMARCK, FARGO, DICKINSON, GRAND FORKS, JAMESTOWN, MINOT, WILLISTON
701-317-0860
EMAIL
bhs@annecenter.org
Meet Our Team

Alex Flynn
Behavioral Health Services Program Supervisor
Grand Forks
Certifications
Behavioral Health Services Program Supervisor

Dana Baasch, MS, BCBA, LABA
Jamestown

Morgan Braton, MS, BCBA, LABA
Fargo and Moorhead

Patrick Kellam, MS, BCBA, LABA
Clinical Manager
Fargo and Moorhead

Sarah Fuchs
Operations Manager
Moorhead

Taylor Hill
Behavior Health Support Coordinator II
Bismarck
Integrated Services
Through collaboration and our continuum of services, we utilize a team approach in order to provide individualized and person-centered services. For individuals receiving Behavioral Health and Autism services, the following departments and services are vital components of this continuum.

Speech Therapy
Our professionals are educated and trained to evaluate and treat children with speech, language and swallowing problems. The speech therapy team will focus on developmental areas including talking, understanding, social interactions and engagement as well as address feeding and swallowing problems.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy treats the whole person. As occupational therapists, we look at the individual’s participation while engaging in daily routines, such as play, activities of daily living, education, leisure, and social interactions.


Mental Health
Our team of full-time mental health therapists delivers unique, fun, and adaptive programming, ranging from individual, family, and couple therapy for all ages. Our team grounds itself in a collaborative team approach that strives to help children and families succeed. Anne Carlsen Mental Health Therapy treats individuals and families dealing with challenges related to stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and autism spectrum disorders.