Sioux Falls
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Michelle Anne Pliska
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MH, QMHP, RPT, NCSC
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Michelle Anne Pliska

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MH, QMHP, RPT, NCSC (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
100 North Krohn Place, Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 540-1530
Let's Connect (605) 540-1530
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It takes courage and strength to ask for help. I am honored to be trusted with your story. I believe healing and inspiration can come from a variety of sources: including creative outlets like music and art, the outdoors, spirituality and our relationships. I will honor our relationship with unconditional positive regard, safety, and confidentiality. I am excited to learn more about you and what you believe it is important for a person to be. I believe we will do good and meaningful work together.
I aim to provide a supportive environment for growth and healing; space in which you can honestly and supportively evaluate your life and personal stressors that you bring into the office. As your counselor, I hope to create a space that is comfortable, supportive, encouraging and courageous. Brief, solution focussed, and crisis care is available too.
Much of my work and life is driven by three basic beliefs: Be love. "Be the change you wish to see in the world", Ghandi. Be brave. To do the right thing takes courage. It also takes courage to ask for help. I have much respect for your decision to do the right thing and ask for help. Together we are stronger.
Call or Michelle Anne Pliska now for a free 15 minute consultation - (605) 540-1530

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Dakota Hope Counseling

100 North Krohn Place

Sioux Falls, SD 57103 map

 (605) 540-1530
I offer therapy sessions in person, in a cozy and private space, or online via video. I am available most weekdays an in the evenings.
I specialize in Depression, Coping Skills and Stress 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Greetings!
Michelle Anne Pliska
Let's Connect (605) 540-1530
Photo of Michelle Anne Pliska, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MH, QMHP, RPT, NCSC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Dakota Hope Counseling

100 North Krohn Place

Sioux Falls, SD 57103 map

 (605) 540-1530
I offer therapy sessions in person, in a cozy and private space, or online via video. I am available most weekdays an in the evenings.
I specialize in Depression, Coping Skills and Stress 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Greetings!
Michelle Anne Pliska

Finances

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Avera Health Plans
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • Sanford Health Plan
  • TRICARE
  • Wellmark BCBS
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I am in-network for most of the major insurance companies. I have a cash rate with limited sliding fee spots as well. Please reach out with any questions, we are happy to work with you. It is always a good idea to speak directly to your insurance provider so you don't have any billing surprises.
Photo of Michelle Anne Pliska, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MH, QMHP, RPT, NCSC
Michelle Anne Pliska
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MH, QMHP, RPT, NCSC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (605) 540-1530
"
I am in-network for most of the major insurance companies. I have a cash rate with limited sliding fee spots as well. Please reach out with any questions, we are happy to work with you. It is always a good idea to speak directly to your insurance provider so you don't have any billing surprises.
Photo of Michelle Anne Pliska, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MH, QMHP, RPT, NCSC
Michelle Anne Pliska
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MH, QMHP, RPT, NCSC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (605) 540-1530

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of South Dakota / LPC-MH30739 Michelle Anne Pliska

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended SDSU for play therapy; USD MA counseling and psychology in education, MA , Graduated 2005

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Association for Play Therapy
Photo of Michelle Anne Pliska, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MH, QMHP, RPT, NCSC
Michelle Anne Pliska
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MH, QMHP, RPT, NCSC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (605) 540-1530
Photo of Michelle Anne Pliska, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MH, QMHP, RPT, NCSC
Michelle Anne Pliska
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MH, QMHP, RPT, NCSC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (605) 540-1530

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Depression
  • Coping Skills
  • Stress

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Career Counseling
  • Child
  • Drug Abuse
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Play Therapy
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Violence
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veteran friendly
  • Veterans
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You can think of me as a general practitioner. I work with clients ages 10 to 100 and from diverse backgrounds, strengths and challenges. During our initial sessions we will delve deeply into the issues at hand and create a plan together to address them in a way that helps you get your life back.
Photo of Michelle Anne Pliska, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MH, QMHP, RPT, NCSC
Michelle Anne Pliska
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MH, QMHP, RPT, NCSC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (605) 540-1530
"
You can think of me as a general practitioner. I work with clients ages 10 to 100 and from diverse backgrounds, strengths and challenges. During our initial sessions we will delve deeply into the issues at hand and create a plan together to address them in a way that helps you get your life back.
Photo of Michelle Anne Pliska, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MH, QMHP, RPT, NCSC
Michelle Anne Pliska
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MH, QMHP, RPT, NCSC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (605) 540-1530

2 Endorsements

Kimberly Kay Questad
Kimberly Kay Questad
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-MH, QMHP, CFRC
Michelle has experience with people from teen to adult and has helped enrich the lives of others through her work.
Kyle F. Richards
Kyle F. Richards
Counselor, MS, LPC-MH, LMHC, ATR, NCC
Michelle was my former graduate assistantship supervisor at USD. She was an encouragement to me throughout any academic and professional adjustments I had, making her an excellent and reliable colleague. Any client would be blessed to have her help.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied

Ethnicity

Native American

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied

Ethnicity

Native American

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Existential
  • Expressive Arts
  • Gestalt
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Sandplay
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Along with the creative and researched therapeutic interventions I bring to our space, I also bring wisdom of age and experience. During treatment I'll help you learn how to cope with all of life's challenges. My experience has prepared me to help others navigate the challenges of being justice impacted and supporting a loved one with chronic mental illness.
Photo of Michelle Anne Pliska, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MH, QMHP, RPT, NCSC
Michelle Anne Pliska
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MH, QMHP, RPT, NCSC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (605) 540-1530
"
Along with the creative and researched therapeutic interventions I bring to our space, I also bring wisdom of age and experience. During treatment I'll help you learn how to cope with all of life's challenges. My experience has prepared me to help others navigate the challenges of being justice impacted and supporting a loved one with chronic mental illness.
Photo of Michelle Anne Pliska, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MH, QMHP, RPT, NCSC
Michelle Anne Pliska
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MH, QMHP, RPT, NCSC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (605) 540-1530

Location

Primary Location

Dakota Hope Counseling

100 North Krohn Place

Sioux Falls, SD 57103

(605) 540-1530

Email me

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Nearby Areas

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I offer therapy sessions in person, in a cozy and private space, or online via video. I am available most weekdays an in the evenings.
Photo of Michelle Anne Pliska, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MH, QMHP, RPT, NCSC
Michelle Anne Pliska
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MH, QMHP, RPT, NCSC
Call for a free consultation now - (605) 540-1530
"
I offer therapy sessions in person, in a cozy and private space, or online via video. I am available most weekdays an in the evenings.
Photo of Michelle Anne Pliska, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MH, QMHP, RPT, NCSC
Michelle Anne Pliska
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MH, QMHP, RPT, NCSC
Call for a free consultation now - (605) 540-1530