MEET Dr. T
Dr. James Torkildson (known by many as “Dr. T”) has a career that spans over 40 years serving individuals and families from all walks of life. Dr. T is a Clinical Psychologist, professor, clinical supervisor, trainer, speaker and author. His academic training includes: BA, Psychology/ Moorhead State University (1979), MA Counseling Psychology/Ball State University (1984), Ed. D, Educational Psychology and Counseling/ University of South Dakota (1986).
As a seasoned behavioral health professional, Dr. T contributed significantly to leading change in the field of mental health to better service all populations. He has been formally recognized for his work in early childhood mental health, supervision, and training and has received numerous awards.
NEW BOOK - NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER
AWAKEN - Exposing the Web of Deception Threatening our Faith, Family, and Freedom.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
A battle is being fought—and most people don’t even know it’s happening.
In every corner of America today, familiar values are under siege. A hidden web of deception—woven by the rise of humanism, situational ethics, and secular ideologies—has infiltrated homes, communities, churches, and institutions. The result? A nation dangerously close to losing its moral foundation.
SERVICES offered
'EQuipping' People of Faith for Spiritual Battle
Dr. James Torkildson is an experienced speaker, trainer and presenter with a message of high importance for all people of faith.
Invite Dr. T to your conference, church or ministry for EQUIPPED—a bold, timely truth that exposes today’s spiritual warfare and activates believers to stand strong in faith and courage. Book Dr. T to prepare your people to live alert, armored, and ready.
Emotional and/or Spiritual Health Seminars
Dr. T offers 1-2 hour or half day emotional and or spiritual health seminars for small or large companies, churches or other organizations. He will address the many emotional and mental health challenges that people are facing today as well assisting them in finding a healthy life balance. Leaders and staff within all organizations today are facing many new and diverse challenges often leading to increased stress, worry and anxiety.
Professional Clinical Services
Having access to professional clinical supervision can often be a challenge. As a seasoned clinical psychologist Drt has provided professional supervision for numerous organizations and individuals including post-doctoral supervisory requirements. Dr T can help to meet your individual or organizational needs for professional supervision.
Therapy services can be either short or long term. You will be provided with the opportunity to meet one-on-one for support and guidance from a seasoned and experienced professional. Whether the issue is emotionally based, situational or spiritual in nature you will find the help that is needed in resolving and/or walking through your current situation.
Recent News
Awaken Audiobook Coming Soon!
Dr. Torkildson has made arrangements with a local recording studio to create an audio version of his book AWAKEN. It is expected that the audio version will be available December 2025. Planning is underway for a new podcast with Dr T as its host. It is hoped that it will launch late this year or early…
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Most people don’t sprint because they want to. They sprint because they feel they have to There are deadlines to hit. Bills to pay. Responsibilities to manage. And even if you’re committed to walking with God, it’s easy to carry a quiet pressure—the kind that lives in your chest and never really goes away. Dr.…