Natalie Reiter, Co-Chair
Natalie is a mother of two and professional counselor. Natalie’s passion for maternal mental health began with her own perinatal mental health journey and has continued to grow and led to the founding of her private practice which specializes in reproductive mental health.
Nicole Weiss, Co-Chair
Nicole is a licensed mental health and substance use therapist in North Dakota. Nicole struggled with her own postpartum mental health issues after the birth of her first child. This opened her eyes and heart to the necessity of education, support, and advocacy in the area of perinatal mental health. Her private practice seeks to offer a safe, supportive environment for those struggling with these issues. Nicole’s personal interests include traveling, learning new skills, and dance parties with her husband and two children.
Lena Khibnik, Treasurer
Lena Khibnik is a licensed mental health professional residing in Fargo, North Dakota. Lena specializes in offering perinatal mental health services that provide invaluable support to families during the transformative journey of parenthood. In 2022, Lena co-founded the PSI-ND Chapter, reflecting her passion for raising awareness about the challenges tied to childbearing. She is committed to advocating for improved access to mental health resources, ensuring that families receive the vital support they deserve throughout their parenthood experience. Lena shares her home with her wonderful family and enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling and exploring world cultures.
Kristin Knorr
Kristin is a strategic, adaptable collaborator with a passion for the wellbeing of children, mothers, and families. She works across the state of ND supporting and advocating for high-quality youth development programs and provides women’s health education through community prenatal classes. Kristin discovered Postpartum Support International after finding herself juggling working and being home with a newborn during the pandemic. She lives with her husband and two toddlers in blessed chaos.
Natasha McDonnell
Natasha McDonnell is a North Dakota Licensed Social Worker with 7 years of experience working in the field of social work and mental health. She has worked greatly with women, children, and families in multiple settings such as hospitals, in-home, and in the community. Natasha is currently a graduate student studying in Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Master of Social Work program. While experiencing pregnancy and postpartum first-hand, Natasha developed a passion for helping parents grow a healthy support system and increasing access to mental health services. Natasha’s personal interests include spending time with her spouse, pets, family, and friends. She loves to travel and make new memories with those close to her.
Trishia Powell, Co Secretary
My name is Trishia Powell. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and co-founder of a private mental health practice for women called Becoming Balanced in Fargo ND. I specialize in women’s mental health, and have a certification in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International.
My interest and passion for perinatal mental health was sparked by my own experience with postpartum depression and anxiety after the birth of my first child. I am passionate about helping other moms as they navigate through the ups and downs of being a mom, and help them to live their best life not only for their children, but also for themselves.
I live in Fargo with my husband Aaron and our 3 wonderful children, Griffin, Peyton, and Oliver. Much of my free time is spent attending my children’s sporting events and other activities. I also enjoy working out, golfing, and just relaxing. I am excited and honored to be a part of PSI-North Dakota Chapter as I see it as such an important resource!
Kathy Schommer, Co Secretary
Kathy Schommer is the founder and owner of FargoMom.com, a parenting resource website for parents local to the Fargo-Moorhead area. Her love of marketing and background in helping families as a social worker (MSW) led her to create a place for parents to find helpful resources they need, things to do with their kids, and relatable motherhood content to connect moms online. She is also a Volunteer Support Coordinator for Postpartum Support International for the Eastern ND region.
Kathy became passionate about maternal mental health after her own experience following the birth of her twins. Since then, she has worked to connect moms both online and in-person to navigate the postpartum period and reassure them that they are not alone in the journey.
Kathy has 3 girls, twins born in 2015 and another daughter born in 2018. She lives in West Fargo with her husband and children.
