Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Sioux Falls, SD

My goal as a therapist is to create a comfortable and safe space where you feel seen, heard, and understood. My practice focuses on meeting you where you are at with validation, empathy, and nonjudgement. Wellness involves every aspect of our lives, so it’s important to take a holistic approach and build a strong foundation to move you towards a satisfying life. I believe in the power of positive thinking, identifying and validating our emotions while also acknowledging the impact that trauma, pain, and stress can have on an individual. I value your uniqueness and understand that each client has unique needs in a therapeutic space.

I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential and feel good about life.

It is so exciting to think about going to therapy to learn more about yourself and understand who you are and why you feel the way you do, and at the same time, reaching out for help can be intimidating, uncomfortable, and overwhelming. I get it - that fear and discomfort that you may feel is common and it makes sense!

I am a licensed mental health therapist. I work primarily with adolescents and adults, using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to address emotions and ineffective thoughts. I support my clients to gain a deeper awareness and acceptance of themselves. As a Certified Yoga Therapist, I journey with my clients as they gain self awareness of their body, mind and spirit.

Many clients come to therapy with a fear they will be judged and misunderstood. I believe in the social work value of upholding the dignity and worth of my clients. I approach therapy by balancing validation and change; it is essential that a client feels both affirmed and challenged. I believe all people are doing the best they can and can do better. My vocation is to help people find their own life worth living.

My main mission is to help my clients create their own life worth living as whatever that looks like to them in addition to working on building different skill sets to help them get to where they want to be. I utilize a holistic approach to help them reach their goals as I believe many aspects of that often get forgotten and are yet so essential.

I graduated from the University of South Dakota with my Master of Social Work degree. Throughout my career I have enjoyed working with a variety of clients and have experience with children, adolescents and adults in group, couples and individual therapy. My career has given me the opportunity to work in both inpatient and outpatient settings along with providing telehealth therapy services to individuals across SD.

Mindful DBT is a group practice in Southeastern South Dakota that prides itself in offering Evidence Based Treatments. Our team of clinicians go through extensive trainings for their specific specialty. We pride ourself on being the only adherent and comprehensive DBT group practice in the area. We also have the only adolescent (13-17) DBT program in our area. At Mindful DBT we offer not only DBT but other forms of therapies to meet your needs such as compassion focused, Prolonged Exposure, EMDR, and Mindfulness based treatments. Let us help you on your journey today.

Mental health impacts each of us differently, making things even more important to not compare or judge how each of us feel and respond to life’s stressors. One of the most rewarding components of my job is truly meeting each client in their defined “time of need”. During your therapy journey, we spend time exploring your emotions, thoughts and behaviors, increasing your self-awareness and “tweaking” the tools to utilize in managing your emotions healthier.

Stuck? Alone? Why do I do the things I don't want to do, and don't do the things I want to do? Struggling to trust or feel worthy of love? Failed attempts to connect on repeat and overwhelming you? Tired of fighting with no resolution? Dealing with past relational trauma you can't break free from? I am here to help you better connect with others, and even with your own sense of self, even your spirituality if you desire. Find your authentic self and discover you can love that person, and, you are worth being loved. I am here. Lets journey together.

I feel fortunate to have the experiences that I have had in working with a diverse group of individuals with various stories. I am able to build rapport quickly, making the client feel comfortable, and can assist in guiding the client in meeting their goals. I bring a unique experience as I look at the whole person to explore what all is, or has impacted them. We don't focus on disease management but strive to focus on overall wellness-mind, body, and soul. I enjoy helping clients find passion again in their life and to truly start living life-not just surviving each day. This is only a chapter of your life. Let's write a new one.

It is a privilege to offer support and walk with individuals and families who are affected by the struggles of daily life such as anxiety and depression, or those who have experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect. I enjoy working with individuals with chronic pain or medical conditions, and believe in the importance of collaborative care. I understand the struggles of parenting and balancing family life, and am willing to walk alongside parents who desire stronger family connections. I am passionate about suicide prevention and awareness, and am available to provide presentations in the field of suicide prevention, assessment, and treatment.

I offer long term, in depth, therapy for individuals/couples that are looking for lasting relief of symptoms and reconciling the issue(s) once and for all. I look at both conscious and unconscious processes as information about where the problems may originate. Awareness, Insight and Choice are key to this process.

We are worth more than our circumstances, difficult situations, missteps, or the uncontrollable events of our lives. As we process these emotions, we need support to recognize that digging out can be difficult and sometimes we tend to dig even deeper. As a therapist, my focus is to help individuals, families, and couples move forward.

As one of South Dakota’s few registered art therapists (ATR), I am dually credentialed and prepared to address both mental health and chemical dependency issues. I enjoy working with creative adults, adolescents, and children using therapeutic discussion, meaningful art making, or both. I am trained in Internal Family Systems through the IFS Inner Circle. I have also completed Phase 1 Brainspotting training to address a variety of mental health and trauma-related struggles.

I am a Qualified Mental Health Professional, Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health, Licensed Addiction Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, Approved Supervisor Status, and National Certified Counselor. I have over 30 years of experience in working with individuals, couples, and families (children, adolescents and adults). I have also provided counseling and education to healthcare professionals, legal professionals, athletes, educational organizations, workplace environments, and community groups.

Every person is capable of reaching their full potential and living a healthy, balanced and fulfilling life. If you are struggling, psychotherapy provides a broad set of tools to achieve those goals. I offer comprehensive mental health service am committed to providing healing and restoration to for those experiencing personal, relational, sexual, and psychological issues. I am committed to helping individuals through a direct therapeutic approach that is tailored for every client. Couples therapy allows individuals to work through relationship dynamics, conflict, and stressors while improving communication and shared intimacy.

As a therapist I enjoy meeting clients where they are and together designing a plan of action that will put their life in line with their goals. I use a strengths based, solution focused perspective. I help my clients learn tactics of cognitive behavioral therapy that they can use comfortably to obtain desired results in their life. I use a variety of family therapy techniques to help my clients understand relationships within a family. From this analysis, the client can safely explore these subjects and work towards resolution of the issue. I hold a Master's Degree in Social Work from The Ohio State University.

Therapy is a personal, intimate journey towards self-understanding and self-acceptance. I provide a holistic approach to therapy in a safe and supportive environment in which you will be heard and respected. Together we will identify and develop your specific goals and choose which therapeutic approaches will be the most comfortable and effective. My hope is to gain a better understanding of you and how I can help you grow and heal from whatever difficulty or trauma you are facing. Together we will look at patterns of what has worked and what hasn't and create new ways to navigate life in a healthy, authentic way.