Photo of Lesley Atkins, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in South Dakota
Lesley Atkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CSW, PIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burke, SD 57523
My experience includes working with borderline personality disorder, bipolar, schizophrenia, stress management, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and more.
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.
My experience includes working with borderline personality disorder, bipolar, schizophrenia, stress management, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and more.
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.
(605) 307-3079 View (605) 307-3079
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Michele M Clodfelder
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-MH, EAP
Verified Verified
Spearfish, SD 57783
I get it, being overwhelmed, worried about everything and just plain tired of life is an issue we will experience at some point in our lives. I can help. Anxiety pushing you to do more - then you realize no matter what you do it's not enough. I can help. Every phase of our life means we are relearning the same lesson, different situation. I can help. Feeling stuck and not seeing any way out of a situation can be paralyzing. I can help. Grief true deep grief, not understanding how to move through it. I can help. ANGER all the time, easily irritated? I can help. Give me a chance I can help.
I get it, being overwhelmed, worried about everything and just plain tired of life is an issue we will experience at some point in our lives. I can help. Anxiety pushing you to do more - then you realize no matter what you do it's not enough. I can help. Every phase of our life means we are relearning the same lesson, different situation. I can help. Feeling stuck and not seeing any way out of a situation can be paralyzing. I can help. Grief true deep grief, not understanding how to move through it. I can help. ANGER all the time, easily irritated? I can help. Give me a chance I can help.
(605) 534-8669 View (605) 534-8669
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Jennie Mayer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, QMHP, LPC-MH, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
I approach therapy and treatment of individuals, couples, groups and families in a manner consistent with principles of integrity, cooperation and connectedness. I am dedicated to assisting individuals in improving the quality of their lives and in addressing mental health and substance use disorders with compassion.
I approach therapy and treatment of individuals, couples, groups and families in a manner consistent with principles of integrity, cooperation and connectedness. I am dedicated to assisting individuals in improving the quality of their lives and in addressing mental health and substance use disorders with compassion.
(605) 250-6911 View (605) 250-6911
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Michelle Ruesink
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPC-MH, QMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brookings, SD 57006
My goal as a therapist is to help you find the very best aspects of yourself. I work to help you create healthy and dynamic relationships and to generate meaningful change. I offer specialized mental health services for adults, couples, children, and families. My practice combines a client-centered approach with effective psychotherapy interventions to treat a wide range of issues. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is key to each client's therapeutic journey, and I make this a priority to ensure a trusting and warm experience for my clients. My private practice office is located in Brookings, South Dakota.
My goal as a therapist is to help you find the very best aspects of yourself. I work to help you create healthy and dynamic relationships and to generate meaningful change. I offer specialized mental health services for adults, couples, children, and families. My practice combines a client-centered approach with effective psychotherapy interventions to treat a wide range of issues. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is key to each client's therapeutic journey, and I make this a priority to ensure a trusting and warm experience for my clients. My private practice office is located in Brookings, South Dakota.
(605) 250-3745 View (605) 250-3745
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Karla Schupp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWPIP, QMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watertown, SD 57201
FREE 15-minute intro call about EMDR or Brainspotting. I am a Licensed Social Worker based in Watertown, SD. I am a social worker, who approaches therapy from a relational, collaborative, and strength-based perspective. I have extensive experience working with adults, children and adolescents who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and challenges in adjusting to recent life changes. I value the therapeutic relationship and focus on the resiliency of the client to create a firm foundation on which to achieve change. I find great worth in aiding the client to find their OWN voice to promote healing and wellness.
FREE 15-minute intro call about EMDR or Brainspotting. I am a Licensed Social Worker based in Watertown, SD. I am a social worker, who approaches therapy from a relational, collaborative, and strength-based perspective. I have extensive experience working with adults, children and adolescents who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and challenges in adjusting to recent life changes. I value the therapeutic relationship and focus on the resiliency of the client to create a firm foundation on which to achieve change. I find great worth in aiding the client to find their OWN voice to promote healing and wellness.
(605) 307-5075 View (605) 307-5075
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Krystal Lohff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW-PIP, QMHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
I feel fortunate to have the experiences that I have had in working with a diverse group of individuals with various stories. I am able to build rapport quickly, making the client feel comfortable, and can assist in guiding the client in meeting their goals. I bring a unique experience as I look at the whole person to explore what all is, or has impacted them. We don't focus on disease management but strive to focus on overall wellness-mind, body, and soul. I enjoy helping clients find passion again in their life and to truly start living life-not just surviving each day. This is only a chapter of your life. Let's write a new one.
I feel fortunate to have the experiences that I have had in working with a diverse group of individuals with various stories. I am able to build rapport quickly, making the client feel comfortable, and can assist in guiding the client in meeting their goals. I bring a unique experience as I look at the whole person to explore what all is, or has impacted them. We don't focus on disease management but strive to focus on overall wellness-mind, body, and soul. I enjoy helping clients find passion again in their life and to truly start living life-not just surviving each day. This is only a chapter of your life. Let's write a new one.
(605) 824-6527 View (605) 824-6527
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Debra Ann Hughes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PIP, CDA
Verified Verified
Rapid City, SD 57702
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.
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.
(605) 307-3083 View (605) 307-3083
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Holly Merrick-Liston
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, MS, LPC-MH, QMHP, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Anxiety and depression can create difficulties and interfere with life activities and relationships. With a passion for helping people through difficult times in their lives, I use a refreshing approach to address crisis, hurt, and pain. I enjoy working with all ages, individuals, couples and groups with a special interest in adolescents and young adults. I use a variety of tools to address anxiety, depression, behavior and relationship issues including Traumatic Incident Reduction, CBT and DBT. Let's begin your journey to healing for a happy and healthy life. My website: https://holly-merrick-liston.clientsecure.me.
Anxiety and depression can create difficulties and interfere with life activities and relationships. With a passion for helping people through difficult times in their lives, I use a refreshing approach to address crisis, hurt, and pain. I enjoy working with all ages, individuals, couples and groups with a special interest in adolescents and young adults. I use a variety of tools to address anxiety, depression, behavior and relationship issues including Traumatic Incident Reduction, CBT and DBT. Let's begin your journey to healing for a happy and healthy life. My website: https://holly-merrick-liston.clientsecure.me.
(605) 777-0198 View (605) 777-0198
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Heidie J Holmstrom
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MH, NCC, LPC, QMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aberdeen, SD 57401
Counseling is about making positive changes in ourselves, our relationships, and the way we view our world. I work with you to help release unwanted patterns/beliefs, reduce depression and anxiety, unresolved old feelings that are blocking personal power. I work with clients to support their current needs and wants. You've already made the first step towards healing and creating the change you want/need. I will work with you to help you increase self-awareness, gain insight and work towards resolving difficult situations/conflicts. I offer a comfortable, safe and confidential setting.
Counseling is about making positive changes in ourselves, our relationships, and the way we view our world. I work with you to help release unwanted patterns/beliefs, reduce depression and anxiety, unresolved old feelings that are blocking personal power. I work with clients to support their current needs and wants. You've already made the first step towards healing and creating the change you want/need. I will work with you to help you increase self-awareness, gain insight and work towards resolving difficult situations/conflicts. I offer a comfortable, safe and confidential setting.
(605) 884-9808 View (605) 884-9808
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Sherry L. Bartels
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, QMHP, LPC-MH, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
I am a Qualified Mental Health Professional, Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health, Licensed Addiction Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, Approved Supervisor Status, and National Certified Counselor. I have over 30 years of experience in working with individuals, couples, and families (children, adolescents and adults). I have also provided counseling and education to healthcare professionals, legal professionals, athletes, educational organizations, workplace environments, and community groups.
I am a Qualified Mental Health Professional, Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health, Licensed Addiction Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, Approved Supervisor Status, and National Certified Counselor. I have over 30 years of experience in working with individuals, couples, and families (children, adolescents and adults). I have also provided counseling and education to healthcare professionals, legal professionals, athletes, educational organizations, workplace environments, and community groups.
(605) 988-8369 View (605) 988-8369
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Healing Trauma Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CSW-PIP, QMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rapid City, SD 57701
With so many options out there what does Satterwhite counseling bring that is unique? Bryan Satterwhite and Nora Boesem bring expertise in working with children and adolescents with prenatal alcohol/drug exposure, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Autism, and attachment traumas. They bring years of experience and their own personal journeys with children’s mental health. They can help you to navigate some of the hardest moments as a family. Offering testing for FASD, autism, and functional developmental assessments. We provide individual therapy for all ages including adults who are experiencing suicidality and trauma.
With so many options out there what does Satterwhite counseling bring that is unique? Bryan Satterwhite and Nora Boesem bring expertise in working with children and adolescents with prenatal alcohol/drug exposure, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Autism, and attachment traumas. They bring years of experience and their own personal journeys with children’s mental health. They can help you to navigate some of the hardest moments as a family. Offering testing for FASD, autism, and functional developmental assessments. We provide individual therapy for all ages including adults who are experiencing suicidality and trauma.
(605) 550-8489 View (605) 550-8489
Photo of Jerry P. Feist, Licensed Professional Counselor in South Dakota
Jerry P. Feist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-MH, QMHP
Verified Verified
Aberdeen, SD 57401
I have over 35 years of experience in the combined fields of counseling and behavioral health. Counseling is offered in a safe and supportive environment, I work with you to help release unwanted patterns/beliefs, unresolved old feelings that blocking personal power. Some of my techniques include Conventional Therapy, CBT, REBT, Solution Focused Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing. Whether you are stuck in the past, struggling with life's up & downs, unsure about your future or have experience trauma. We can work together to find resolutions to your symptoms so you can experience a more fulfilling, happier and meaningful life.
I have over 35 years of experience in the combined fields of counseling and behavioral health. Counseling is offered in a safe and supportive environment, I work with you to help release unwanted patterns/beliefs, unresolved old feelings that blocking personal power. Some of my techniques include Conventional Therapy, CBT, REBT, Solution Focused Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing. Whether you are stuck in the past, struggling with life's up & downs, unsure about your future or have experience trauma. We can work together to find resolutions to your symptoms so you can experience a more fulfilling, happier and meaningful life.
(605) 937-8099 View (605) 937-8099
Photo of Ashley Skinner, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in South Dakota
Ashley Skinner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LIMHP, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pine Ridge, SD 57770  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I don't believe in the "pull yourself up by your bootstraps" mentality, and absolutely think this life is not meant to be lived through suffering or battling your demons alone. We as humans, are meant to live in connection with each other. I want to help, and I have ample experience to do so, whether it be through personal or academic.
I don't believe in the "pull yourself up by your bootstraps" mentality, and absolutely think this life is not meant to be lived through suffering or battling your demons alone. We as humans, are meant to live in connection with each other. I want to help, and I have ample experience to do so, whether it be through personal or academic.
(605) 646-3786 View (605) 646-3786
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Kelli Means
LIMHP, LADC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rapid City, SD 57701  (Online Only)
My counseling style is welcoming and conversational. I am known for being upfront and honest and I tailor my approach to meet each individual’s needs. My therapeutic approach combines Person-Centered, Reality Therapy, Solution-Focused therapist, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, and Somatic therapy depending on what you want or need.
My counseling style is welcoming and conversational. I am known for being upfront and honest and I tailor my approach to meet each individual’s needs. My therapeutic approach combines Person-Centered, Reality Therapy, Solution-Focused therapist, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, and Somatic therapy depending on what you want or need.
(402) 833-6212 View (402) 833-6212
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Mental Health Associates, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Dakota Dunes, SD 57049
The mission of Mental Health Associates is to provide the highest quality mental health services, with a commitment to each individual at any stage of their life, and to provide research-based therapeutic services by highly trained and independently licensed professionals.
The mission of Mental Health Associates is to provide the highest quality mental health services, with a commitment to each individual at any stage of their life, and to provide research-based therapeutic services by highly trained and independently licensed professionals.
(712) 248-4641 View (712) 248-4641

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Psychosis Therapists

What’s the most effective treatment for psychosis?

The most effective treatment for psychosis is coordinated specialty care. In this model, a team of professionals works with a patient to address all aspects of the underlying disorder. This approach incorporates individual or group therapy, employment and education support, family support and education, medication management (which often involves low doses of antipsychotics), and case management to facilitate problem-solving as needed.

When should people seek treatment for psychosis?

People should seek immediate treatment at the earliest indication of psychosis. Symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized or blocked speech, and agitated body movements. Early signs that a person may be developing a disorder that will lead to psychosis include suspiciousness of others, memory problems and distractibility, an inability to think clearly, rapid or nonsensical speech, withdrawal from friends or family, aggression toward others, and sensitivity to bright lights or noises.

What if psychosis is left untreated?

Without treatment, psychosis can have significant repercussions, including injuries, job loss, homelessness, financial or legal trouble, ruptured relationships, and suffering for the person and their family. While early treatment for psychosis often yields the best results, there is no point past which it becomes useless to seek treatment. At any point, treatment can make a difference.

How do I get someone else to seek treatment for psychosis?

It’s extremely difficult to watch a loved one suffer from hallucinations, delusions, and other elements of psychosis—sometimes exacerbated by their fears of treatment. Have a conversation with them in a quiet space and maintain a calm, supportive tone. Share your concerns about behaviors you’ve observed, suggest treatment, and explain the potential benefits. Listen carefully to their responses. The person may not be ready after one conversation, but with time, they may come around.