Marissa S
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
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You've been the one who holds everyone else together — the capable one, the one who figures it out. But lately, figuring it out feels a lot like barely holding on. Maybe you're a new mom running on empty, a military spouse who's exhausted from adapting, a parent watching your child struggle and not knowing how to help, or someone quietly carrying grief, trauma, or anxiety while the world expects you to keep moving. Whatever brought you here, one thing is clear: you're ready for something to shift. I work with people across South Dakota who are done white-knuckling it alone.
I'm Marissa — a South Dakota LPC with a background in school counseling and five years of clinical experience across the lifespan. My approach is warm but direct: I won't let you stay stuck out of politeness. I draw from CBT, ACT, and narrative therapy, and I'm happy to weave in faith if that matters to you.
I offer a free 15-minute consultation so you can get a feel for how we'd work together before committing to anything. All sessions are virtual — so whether you're in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, or a small town in between, care is accessible. If something on this page resonated, that's worth a conversation.
Call or Email Marissa S Waldner now for a free 15 minute consultation - (605) 827-7147
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Finances
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Apple Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Wire, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Medicare Advantage
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- HealthPartners Medicare Advant
- HealthPartners of MN and WI
- Humana Medicare Advantage
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Sanford Health Plan
- United Healthcare Medicare Adv
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Marissa S Waldner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (605) 827-7147
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of South Dakota / LPC20904 Marissa Waldner
Marissa S Waldner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (605) 827-7147
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Parenting
Expertise
- Child
- Chronic Pain
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Regulation
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Marissa S Waldner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (605) 827-7147
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Single Parent
Religion
Christian
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Single Parent
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Marissa S Waldner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (605) 827-7147
Location
Additional Location
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 827-7147Nearby Areas
Marissa S Waldner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (605) 827-7147