Top South Dakota teenagers therapists who accept cash payments

I enjoy working with adults in individual and couple/relationship therapy. As a therapist, I am warm, open, encouraging, and genuine. In my practice, I combine experience, education, and creativity with a sense of humor and a down-to-earth, realistic approach. I specialize in trauma focused interventions such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the Flash Technique. With over 7 years of experience in working in the field of trauma, I want to help you find healing. I draw from a variety of evidence-based practices that include Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), The Gottman Method, and EMDR to create a tailored approach for each individual or couple and their situation. In my personal life, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I also enjoy gardening, hiking, yoga, and time outdoors in the beautiful Black Hills, where I live with my husband and two dogs. While I live in South Dakota, I am licensed in South Dakota, Massachusetts, Maine, and the District of Columbia. If you have a desire to improve relationships or are looking for tools to cope with grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression, I would love to partner with you on this journey.

I believe therapy is a collaborative effort. We will set therapeutic treatment goals together and I will be your navigator to help you achieve them. I specialize in working with minorities, disability populations, LGBTQ, military, and those who are struggling with diverse issues. My approach is multimodal, strength based, culturally competent, flexible, and solution focused. My specializations include working with clients who suffer from issues related to anxiety, depressive symptoms, grief, stress, self-esteem/self-worth, work-related issues, relationship conflict, breakups/divorce, and other familial discord.

I have 24 years of experience as a licensed psychologist. I've always been willing to take the time, get to know people individually and meet them where they are at. I specialize in treating individuals and couples with a history of depression and anxiety. I use a collaborative approach - you are the expert in you. Using a variety of evidenced based techniques, I will guide you to achieve your goals. I have extensive experience as a certified rehabilitation counselor, with a deep. As an expert in ADHD, I completed my dissertation on adult ADHD in 1998, and have since participated in drug studies, specifically focusing on Strattera. Additionally, I hold a professional certificate in Autism from UC Davis. This is your journey, let's get you to your desired destination.

I am a compassionate and culturally attuned Licensed Clinical Master Social Worker (LCSW ) with a successful track record supporting the mental health and wellness of diverse populations. I utilize a combination of holistic and evidence-based approaches—including motivational interviewing, DBT, CBT, and solution-focused therapy—to facilitate healing and empower individuals to make healthy, independent lifestyle choices. I have extensive experience conducting comprehensive mental health assessments and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of health professionals to determine the most effective, individualized treatment plans. My clinical background includes working with veterans, adolescents, geriatric and the LGBTQIA+ community, always with cultural sensitivity and a trauma-informed lens. In addition to my clinical work, I also specialize as an immigration therapist, providing psychological evaluations for immigration cases including hardship waivers, asylum, VAWA, U-visas, and more. I am committed to delivering trauma-informed, legally sound evaluations that support clients through emotionally challenging immigration processes.

My approach to therapy is hope-focused and client-centered. More often than not, clients hold the answers to their questions within themselves, and my role is to facilitate the exploration and growth process towards healing and peace. I tend to be pretty straight-forward and pragmatic, and I appreciate the privilege of being allowed to walk alongside my clients through life's challenges and difficulties. My strongest skills lie in working with anxiety, depression, communication, and life transitions/changes.

I’ve worked in the mental health field since 2007 and am a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health (LPC-MH) in the state of South Dakota. I also hold a Qualified Mental Health Provider (QMHP) certification and am a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). I earned both my undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Sociology, as well as my master’s degree in Counseling, from the University of South Dakota (USD). My journey as a counselor began at Southeastern Behavioral Healthcare (2007–2011). I then joined Wellspring, a private practice in Sioux Falls, SD (2011–2014). During those years, I also did contract work with the City of Sioux Falls at Falls Community Health (2011–2022), where I had the opportunity to walk alongside individuals from all walks of life, each presenting with unique struggles and stories. In 2014, I opened my own private practice, Agape Counseling Center in Brandon, SD. What started as a solo practice has since grown into a team of six full-time therapists. I work with a wide range of mental health and relational issues. Some of my areas of emphasis include anxiety, depression, trauma, life stressors, self-esteem rebuilding, spirituality, body image concerns, major life transitions, conflict resolution, and couples therapy. One area that holds deep personal meaning for me is working with individuals experiencing grief and loss. This passion was born from my own personal journey following the loss of my twin daughters.

I am Dr. Daniel Maurer and have practiced as a psychologist since 2011. I worked in traditional outpatient behavioral health, correctional settings and military hospitals. I work with individuals between the ages 6-100. I have 3 basic tenets when providing therapy. (1) Techniques should be practical and portable, typically only taking 1-5 minutes to implement. (2) I respect patient agency. Setting treatment goals and determining a treatment modality is a collaborative process. (3) The goal of therapy is to not attend therapy. I am focused on providing the patient with the skills, techniques and ability to function on their own without the need to come to therapy. I specialize in the following areas: PTSD/traum , anxiety, depression, gender identity development, LGBTQIA2+ issues and health psychology (pain, sleep, coping with medical problems). My treatment approach is always based within evidence based treatments, but default to using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) treatment modalities

I am an experienced Marriage and Family Therapist. Having experienced significant challenges in my own family, I bring a balance of education and real-life wisdom. I am passionate about helping people live their most authentic life, through healing, awareness, and mindfulness. I am so glad you took this first step of reaching out for support. Whether you want to navigate difficulties in your life, repair relationships, or build a strong foundation for your mental and emotional wellness - I am here to help! We'll work together to move past obstacles so you can take steps to achieve your goals. I want the therapeutic process to feel helpful and worthwhile. I work with sincerity, compassion, and nonjudgment, and will provide a nurturing and safe environment where you can talk candidly about your concerns. I look forward to exploring this journey with you.

I'm a clinical psychologist dedicated to being a mindful collaborator along your wellness journey. I believe in the process of reflection, learning, acceptance, and self-care as contributors to a healthy, whole self. Although the majority of my work is with anxiety, trauma, stress-management, mood symptoms, and life adjustments, I have supported individuals working with an array of behavioral health challenges. I have worked for over 15 years as a psychologist in private practice, hospitals, and telemedicine. Most often, therapy will include mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution-focused care, and experiential treatment. My goal is to walk with you on this health journey and to help facilitate the changes necessary to achieve peace, joy, and overall wellness.

I am integrative in my approach to therapy and work with female clients ages 12 and older who are dealing with a wide variety of issues. My approach encompasses care of the body, mind, and spirit. I have been working in the mental health field for 26 years and have been a professional counselor for 18 years. I was drawn to the field of counseling after taking a psychology class in high school and dealing with anxiety and depression myself over the years. I wanted to be able to help people overcome their challenges so that they could lead productive and happy lives. I have worked in psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, and private practice. Working in hospitals and residential treatment settings afforded me the opportunity to meet and work with clients struggling with a wide range of issues. In addition to being a professional counselor, I am also board-certified in telemental health, and have earned certification as a master addiction counselor.