Osman Baar, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Moorhead, MN
Online & In-Person
Free initial consultation
About me
I strive to create a welcoming, judgment-free environment where clients feel safe to speak openly and honestly, without fear of criticism. My approach to psychotherapy and counseling is strength-based and empowering, focusing on each client’s internal resilience, insight, and capacity for growth rather than on perceived weaknesses or past struggles. I believe meaningful change happens when individuals feel understood, respected, and supported in their own unique journey.
I provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health services tailored to each client’s needs. My therapeutic approach integrates Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and person-centered therapy to support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and life transitions. I offer convenient telehealth appointments in the evenings and in-person sessions on Tuesdays in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, making care accessible and flexible for busy schedules.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with an Advanced Certificate in DIRFloortime® from the ICDL. I hold a bachelor's degree in health services administration from Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) and a master’s degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling. I provide therapy to individuals, couples, families, and children using evidence-based approaches like TF-CBT, DBT, person-centered therapy, and DIRFloortime. My expertise includes treating depression, anxiety, trauma, autism, ADHD, and relationship difficulties. Fluent in English and Somali, I have extensive experience working with refugees and marginalized populations, offering culturally sensitive care and helping them access community resources. I strive to foster a nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable expressing themselves openly and without fear of criticism. My approach to therapy emphasizes positive psychotherapy, focusing on clients' strengths and resourcefulness rather than dwelling on their weaknesses, failures, or shortcomings.
License
License(s)
Board certification
Professional associations
Education
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$150 - $180Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paypal
- Zelle
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- Tricare
- United Healthcare
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Self-Pay Only
- Health Partners
- Alliance
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Betrayal Trauma
- Bullying
- Career
- Depression
- Grief & Loss
- Law Enforcement/First Responders
- Life Coaching
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Oppositional/Defiant Behavior
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Stress/Stress Management
- Trauma & PTSD
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- Single Parents
- People with Disabilities
- Biracial
- Black
- Trauma Survivors
- Immigrants
- Asian
Faith-based specialties
- Islam
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Kids & Tweens (5-12)
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Couples
- Groups
- Families
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
Website and social media