Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Pierre, SD

I offer therapy to individuals, families and couples who are hoping to make positive changes in their lives. I believe that the client is the expert in their own life and that I am there as a helpful resource to offer support, reflect on patterns of behavior that may no longer serve you, and to offer encouragement and guidance to release the painful hurt of the past while moving forward to embrace a better tomorrow.

Dealing with constant worry, anxiety, or self-doubt can feel like an uphill battle! Events from your past might be affecting your day-to-day life, causing you to carry unnecessary guilt, shame, or fear. Maybe you feel like, no matter what you do, you simply aren’t good enough. Or maybe you’ve reached the end of your rope with flashbacks, nightmares, sleep issues, or anxiety attacks. No matter if you suffer from anxiety that you can’t explain or are able to trace your challenges back to specific events in your past, I am here to help you navigate from hurt to healing. At this time, I have daytime/weekday availability.

I work with teens, individuals, and couples who have anxiety or depression, have been through trauma, are experiencing a struggle in their relationships or marriage, are trying to decide whether to stay in their marriage, suffer with alcohol or drug issues, have experienced infidelity in their relationship, or struggles in their careers. My approach comes from advanced training in evidenced based, scientifically proven treatment that I have gained over several decades. I love meeting my clients, exploring where they want to be and watching them grow.

My goal is to provide support and empower each individual I work with to feel happier and to progress towards accomplishing their target goals. I work with individuals to help empower them to achieve an overall sense of wellness. I am able to treat co-occurring disorders such as mental health concerns, substance use concerns, stress management, grief and loss, relationship challenges, thinking pattern issues, and ineffective coping skills. I believe a person should be treated from a holistic approach, allowing them to work on their entire self in one place.

Are you a millenial women wondering where the heck your spark has gone? You think back to when you were carefree, laughing, and enjoying experiences. Now, you are juggling work and home and by the end of the day you have no time for yourself. You notice the spark of joy is gone and replaced with responsibilies, overthinking, and dread. It doesn't have to stay like this. You can have a life where you stay on top of things AND enjoy life more fully. You can get back to laughing and feeling calm. You'd love to figure out who you are at this stage of life. Let's get you there.

We all go through challenges in life and shouldn’t have to face hard times alone. My passion is to come alongside and help you navigate these challenges. As a therapist pursing my certification as a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, I specialize in working with teens and their families, and adults who struggle with symptoms from eating disorders, such as anorexia-nervosa, bulimia, binge eating disorder, over exercising, body dysmorphia, and disordered eating. I also work with adults and teens who have symptoms of anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, and day to day life stressors.

Life to me is an adventure of ups and downs where everyone has the potential to expand their emotional well-being. Through collaboration with the client, and often times a significant other or family, the therapeutic work done in session can promote a better quality of life. My experience in the social work field over the past 14 years includes working with client populations in medical social work, homeless and near homeless housing placement, and treatment for at risk client populations on the Rosbeud Reservation to develop skills and flexibility for working with most ages and client needs.

I create a safe, encouraging, and healing space for my clients to engage in self-exploration and acceptance without judgement, criticism, or guilt. My priority is to ensure that our time together is valuable so that it positively impacts your daily life. Whether that is through an improved sense of security and self-esteem, a clearer vision about your life (past, present, future); decreased symptoms related to anxiety, depression, PTSD or trauma; or developing more authentic and meaningful relationships. I am here to provide support and guidance as you find your voice, face your fears, and create positive changes in your life.