Divorce Therapists in South Dakota

I am currently offering both telehealth and in person services. I have been employed as a social worker since 1992 and a psychiatric social worker since 1998. I am located in Milbank, SD and provide individual, family and group counseling. Throughout the years, I have remained very dedicated to my profession and strive to help others blossom. Please call today to schedule an appointment.

I have always viewed my work as a therapist as an honor and privilege to walk alongside individuals, couples and families to address some of their most sensitive and intimate struggles they've experienced in life. I work with clients ranging in age from high school into late adulthood. I have extensive experience working with marital and relationship problems, infidelity, divorce issues, those who might struggle with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, family of origin issues and trauma of abuse. I also have a special heart for those who have endured medical illness. Working as a therapist is my passion.

Individuals seek therapy for a variety of reasons. Parents may be looking for assistance for their child as they are demonstrating behaviors. Couples may be struggling to communicate in their marriage. Individuals going through a divorce may need parent coordination to assist them in coordinating visitation. Each situation requires a therapist who is understanding and willing to see how they are being impacted individually. Clients are seeking help and wanting results.

If you are looking for a Friendly, Personable, Accepting, Experienced & Skilled Counselor, look no further. For over 30 years, I have provided a cozy environment in which I've helped children, teens & adults successfully navigate & work through difficult life circumstances, emotional & behavioral problems, communication & relational conflicts, & social & self-esteem/self-confidence issues. Even years after my clients have completed counseling, when I see them in the community, they stop me & tell me how much they enjoyed, learned & benefited from our time together.

Transitions can be difficult. The decision to change is both challenging and rewarding. I provide an atmosphere of confidentiality, warmth and respect where you can ask questions and explore solutions. I will listen and provide tools to help you. We can address difficulties in your work, home and social settings. Therapy offers you a supportive place where you can process your experiences, gain perspective and make decisions that help you move forward.

My approach to counseling combines a real, straightforward style with sensitivity and intuition, balanced with practicality and tangibility. I am dedicated to equipping you with effective tools and practices that you will that leads to tangible change, healing, and growth in your life. Navigating the pain of the loss of a loved one, breakups/divorce, marital conflict, struggling in parenting, and trauma. Addressing relationship issues, self-esteem, self-doubt, and confusion with guidance, encouragement, and clarity. This journey is not temporary but is a pathway to lasting change, profound healing, and personal growth.

As a client-centered, compassionate and collaborative therapist, my treatment approach focuses on the individual needs of my clients to help them reach their goals. I help adolescents, adults and families discover their strengths, gain perspective, and address their current challenges and long-standing issues. I use a selection of styles and techniques to incorporate what is most helpful for each client. Play therapy is the approach I use when working with early adolescents.

Have you been feeling depressed or anxious? Overwhelmed with life and not sure where to start? Plain and simple, life can be difficult. You don't have to navigate your problems on your own. As your therapist, I will meet you where you are and provide a safe and supportive environment in which you can begin to work towards making meaningful changes in your life. I want you to walk away from each therapy session feeling like you got something out of our time together and that it was valuable to you.

I received my degree in Counseling and Psychology in Education and am a Licensed Professional Counselor-MH. I have worked with children and adolescents in individual, group and family settings for the past 24+ years. Special areas of interest include working with children and adolescents in areas related to: abuse issues, trauma, evaluations and therapy for children with sexualized behaviors, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, divorce issues, behavioral issues and adjustment issues. I also work with children, adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities.

There are times in our lives when we need help. Life experiences require us to make the decision to seek guidance from outside our immediate family and friends. Counseling can provide much needed support and intervention in times of crises or with chronic issues that last a lifetime. Don't consider it a weakness but a strength to take that step to be the best possible individual or family you can be.

Has your relationship become an angry, sad, or scary place leaving you feeling alone, hurt and discouraged? Are you and your partner feeling lost in conflict cycles you don’t understand and desperately want to change? Many of the couples I work with come to therapy feeling just like you. I understand how much courage it takes to reach out for help and to let another person get inside your relationship, especially when you are feeling so vulnerable. If you are searching for a safe place to explore what's not working in your relationship, and support in creating solutions, I can help.

Is therapy something you really don’t want to do, yet life is becoming difficult to handle? If so, I am your therapist. I am the therapist for reluctant people who have trouble asking for help. I will meet your where your are, walk beside you as you heal, and lead you to a healthier way.

Has your child started behaving out of character leading you to wonder what they are going through? Perhaps they are struggling with feelings of sadness, anxiety, or anger. As a supervisee actively pursuing licensure for my PIP and RPT, I am passionate about utilizing play-based techniques and art therapies to promote growth for children ages 3-11. Play and creativity is the way a child communicates and processes the world around them. My goal is to offer a safe space for children to be themselves so they can navigate experiences through their own lenses.

I believe individuals have greatness within themselves; it is important to work with a counselor who sees yours, even if you or others do not. I will strive to help you feel comfortable so you can be honest with me and yourself, about your problems, mood complaints or substance use. Often individuals already know what needs to happen, but do not know how to get there. I will meet you where you are, while guiding you to where you want to be.

I believe one of the most challenging things that you can do is to begin to understand your own story. We gather a lifetime of experiences which affect us in different ways. Holding on to past negative experiences prevents further exploration and healing. In a sense we get stuck in patterns of thinking and relating that hold us back from true potential and empowerment of our best assets.

A life shared is what we all strive for, however relationships can be very challenging at times. When you take two people and bring them together you are also combining different learning styles, communication styles, experiences and how you perceive a situation. The goal is to communicate effectively by being able to share what you think and how you feel.

I am passionate about meeting people where they are. I believe everyone is deserving of a safe space to heal and to nurture the necessary skills to approach life’s challenges. I have considerable experience providing mental health care in inpatient, outpatient, and school settings.

I am passionate about helping women and children to experience a better life! In my practice, I focus on providing play therapy to children up to age 10, with a special emphasis on the early childhood population. I also provide mental health treatment to parents and other caregivers who are having difficulties in these caregiving roles. I provide counseling for women who are struggling with relationships, stress and other life difficulties who are looking to find more balance in life.

Welcome to Psychology Today and my online practice for Rays of Hope Counseling Services, LLC. I am glad you are here! My goal as a Counselor is to help my clients, help themselves. The time frame depends on your level of motivation. We will work at a pace that feels comfortable to you but also provides challenges to move forward towards your goals in therapy. I am an accountability Therapist who believes in making positive changes. I'd like to help you create these goals towards making meaningful changes in your life that sustain over time. I offer specialized mental health services for individuals, couples and families.