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Emy L Carlson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LPCMH, CCTP, NCC, QMHP
Photo of Emy L Carlson, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LPCMH, CCTP, NCC, QMHP

Emy L Carlson

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LPCMH, CCTP, NCC, QMHP (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Watertown, SD 57201
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Welcome to online practice. 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. Please schedule with me directly on my website. Supervising for SD, MN & IA.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (MH) who specializes in the following areas: Trauma/Crisis based Therapy, Military Support, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Depression, PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injuries. I have my undergraduate degrees in Criminal Justice and Behavioral Science. I received my Master of Clinical Mental Health from South Dakota State University.
I believe the connection with your Therapist is important so here is a little bit about me. I am a mother of 3 boys and they are my entire world! I enjoy being out doors, helping others and working on projects in my garage. I worked as a Police Officer prior to becoming a Therapist and feel I was born to serve and help others! Thank you for being here!
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Rays of Hope Counseling Services, LLC

Watertown, SD 57201

My website
Currently accepting telephonic or video clients in South Dakota, Minnesota, Washington, Iowa and Internationally. Supervisor for MN/SD/IA
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Connect with Emy L Carlson
Photo of Emy L Carlson, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LPCMH, CCTP, NCC, QMHP

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Rays of Hope Counseling Services, LLC

Watertown, SD 57201

My website
Currently accepting telephonic or video clients in South Dakota, Minnesota, Washington, Iowa and Internationally. Supervisor for MN/SD/IA
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $120
  • Couple Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem EAP
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • EAP-Evernorth
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • Regence
  • Sanford Health Plan
  • united EAP
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Grow Therapy makes it easy to check your insurance coverage and see your costs upfront. Sessions cost $21 on average with insurance, though this varies by plan. You can get an estimate on our website or contact your insurer for more details.
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Emy L Carlson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LPCMH, CCTP, NCC, QMHP
with questions.
"
Grow Therapy makes it easy to check your insurance coverage and see your costs upfront. Sessions cost $21 on average with insurance, though this varies by plan. You can get an estimate on our website or contact your insurer for more details.
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Emy L Carlson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LPCMH, CCTP, NCC, QMHP
with questions.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of South Dakota / LPCMH 30692 Emy Carlson
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 12 years
  • Attended South Dakota State University, Master of Science, Graduated 2014
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy 2790 / 2023
  • License: Washington State Department of Health LH 61444362 / 2023
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LPC-MH (SD), LPCC (MN), LPC (IA, WA, OR), NCC, QMHP, CCTP
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Emy L Carlson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LPCMH, CCTP, NCC, QMHP
with questions.
"
LPC-MH (SD), LPCC (MN), LPC (IA, WA, OR), NCC, QMHP, CCTP
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Emy L Carlson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LPCMH, CCTP, NCC, QMHP
with questions.

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Medication Management
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with a background as a former Police Officer, bringing firsthand insight into the unique challenges faced by service members, military personnel, and first responders. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, panic disorders, and depression, using an eclectic, client-centered approach tailored to each individual's needs.
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Emy L Carlson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LPCMH, CCTP, NCC, QMHP
with questions.
"
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with a background as a former Police Officer, bringing firsthand insight into the unique challenges faced by service members, military personnel, and first responders. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, panic disorders, and depression, using an eclectic, client-centered approach tailored to each individual's needs.
Photo of Emy L Carlson, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LPCMH, CCTP, NCC, QMHP
Emy L Carlson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LPCMH, CCTP, NCC, QMHP
with questions.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Adlerian
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Gestalt
  • Gottman Method
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Jungian
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
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I believe that everyone has their own unique learning style and we do not cookie cut therapies, we create a treatment plan based on your needs using the most efficient modalities of therapy to customize the plan to your needs...not others. I like to work on this with each individual client.
Photo of Emy L Carlson, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LPCMH, CCTP, NCC, QMHP
Emy L Carlson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LPCMH, CCTP, NCC, QMHP
with questions.
"
I believe that everyone has their own unique learning style and we do not cookie cut therapies, we create a treatment plan based on your needs using the most efficient modalities of therapy to customize the plan to your needs...not others. I like to work on this with each individual client.
Photo of Emy L Carlson, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LPCMH, CCTP, NCC, QMHP
Emy L Carlson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LPCMH, CCTP, NCC, QMHP
with questions.

Location

Primary Location

Rays of Hope Counseling Services, LLC

Watertown, SD 57201

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Currently accepting telephonic or video clients in South Dakota, Minnesota, Washington, Iowa and Internationally. Supervisor for MN/SD/IA
Photo of Emy L Carlson, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LPCMH, CCTP, NCC, QMHP
Emy L Carlson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LPCMH, CCTP, NCC, QMHP
"
Currently accepting telephonic or video clients in South Dakota, Minnesota, Washington, Iowa and Internationally. Supervisor for MN/SD/IA
Photo of Emy L Carlson, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LPCMH, CCTP, NCC, QMHP
Emy L Carlson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LPCMH, CCTP, NCC, QMHP