Brian Dannen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
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With over 25 years of experience, I work with clients from age five through older adulthood who may feel stuck, overwhelmed, adjusting, or uncertain—struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, or challenges with emotions, confidence, or relationships. They need a compassionate, safe space to be truly heard, understood, and guided. Together, we focus on building coping skills, resilience, and self-understanding, which helps clients create meaningful change, navigate life with confidence, strengthen relationships, and restore hope for the future.”
I provide a warm, supportive space for children age five through older adults. Through the use of CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused, and building strong rapport to create a therapeutic alliance you. I help clients build skills to manage anxiety, depression, social skills, to better understand emotions, develop confidence, and create positive, lasting changes.
Reaching out for help can feel uncertain, and it’s normal to wonder if therapy is right for you or your family member. I offer a warm, supportive space where you’ll be truly heard and understood. Together, we’ll explore your challenges, build skills, and nurture hope, helping you feel more confident, resilient, and supported.”
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Brian Dannen now - (605) 640-5620
Let's Connect (605) 640-5620

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $250
- Couple Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Avera Health Plans
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Optum
- Sanford Health Plan
- TRICARE
- TriWest
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Wellmark BCBS
Brian Dannen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH
Email me or call with questions - (605) 640-5620
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of South Dakota / LPC-MH2200 Brian Ray Dannen
- In Practice for 23 years
- Attended Northern State University, Master's of Science Education, Graduated 2000
Education and Years In Practice
Brian Dannen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH
Email me or call with questions - (605) 640-5620
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Intellectual Disability
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Neurodivergence
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Suicidal Ideation
Brian Dannen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (605) 640-5620
2 Endorsements
Part of Footsteps Counseling
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Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Reality Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Brian Dannen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (605) 640-5620
Location
Group Practice
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Brian Dannen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH
Take the first step to help. Call now - (605) 640-5620