Psychodynamic Therapists in Box Elder, SD
Are you feeling stuck in life? I can help you through compassionate therapy. We can work together to get you going again on your journey with tools to prepare you for life's challenges. I am licensed in South Dakota and Maryland.
Are you feeling stuck in life? I can help you through compassionate therapy. We can work together to get you going again on your journey with tools to prepare you for life's challenges. I am licensed in South Dakota and Maryland.
If you have been suffering with feelings of anxiousness, depression, and/or experience negative thoughts that lead to distress, I would like to help . It takes courage to start therapy and share thoughts and feelings that you rarely give words to. The most important aspect of therapeutic work is the therapist client relationship with safety and trust built over time as the foundation. Together we can explore and make sense of what is causing your distress and develop tools to help you feel stronger and more comfortable with yourself and others. My goal is for you to experience more joy and a better quality of life.
If you have been suffering with feelings of anxiousness, depression, and/or experience negative thoughts that lead to distress, I would like to help . It takes courage to start therapy and share thoughts and feelings that you rarely give words to. The most important aspect of therapeutic work is the therapist client relationship with safety and trust built over time as the foundation. Together we can explore and make sense of what is causing your distress and develop tools to help you feel stronger and more comfortable with yourself and others. My goal is for you to experience more joy and a better quality of life.
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You feel stuck—dissatisfied, anxious, grief or lonely. Life’s challenges, like trauma, infidelity, disrespect, depression, loneliness or grief, have left you overwhelmed and disconnected from your emotional truths. Denying these truths might feel safer, but it only deepens the struggle. You want to feel peace, rebuild trust in yourself and others, and find joy again. By reconnecting with your true emotions, you can uncover meaning, strengthen relationships, and create a life filled with purpose and authenticity. The journey starts with respecting and valuing yourself enough to take that first step.
You feel stuck—dissatisfied, anxious, grief or lonely. Life’s challenges, like trauma, infidelity, disrespect, depression, loneliness or grief, have left you overwhelmed and disconnected from your emotional truths. Denying these truths might feel safer, but it only deepens the struggle. You want to feel peace, rebuild trust in yourself and others, and find joy again. By reconnecting with your true emotions, you can uncover meaning, strengthen relationships, and create a life filled with purpose and authenticity. The journey starts with respecting and valuing yourself enough to take that first step.
Resa Combs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CSW-PIP, CCTP-II
Rapid City, SD 57701
Waitlist for new clients
The cornerstone of successful therapy is the relationship developed between client and therapist. I offer a non-judgmental environment in which you will be heard and respected. I tailor my approach to the unique needs and personality of each client. Together we will identify and develop your specific goals and choose which therapeutic approach will be the most comfortable and effective.
The cornerstone of successful therapy is the relationship developed between client and therapist. I offer a non-judgmental environment in which you will be heard and respected. I tailor my approach to the unique needs and personality of each client. Together we will identify and develop your specific goals and choose which therapeutic approach will be the most comfortable and effective.
Julia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, QMHP
1 Endorsed
Rapid City, SD 57702
Waitlist for new clients
My approach to therapy is rooted in psychodynamic theory and focuses on understanding the deeper emotional patterns shaping your thoughts, feelings, and relationships.
Often, people come to therapy when something feels off—when stress builds, emotions feel harder to manage, or joy feels distant. You might be carrying anxiety, persistent sadness, or emotional exhaustion, even if you can’t fully explain why. Therapy can be a space to slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and find steadier ground.
I work with children, individuals, and couples, and I am extensively trained in trauma-informed care, anxiety, and depression. For couples, I’m trained in the Gottman Method, an evidence-based approach that helps partners improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen their relationship.
My approach to therapy is rooted in psychodynamic theory and focuses on understanding the deeper emotional patterns shaping your thoughts, feelings, and relationships.
Often, people come to therapy when something feels off—when stress builds, emotions feel harder to manage, or joy feels distant. You might be carrying anxiety, persistent sadness, or emotional exhaustion, even if you can’t fully explain why. Therapy can be a space to slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and find steadier ground.
I work with children, individuals, and couples, and I am extensively trained in trauma-informed care, anxiety, and depression. For couples, I’m trained in the Gottman Method, an evidence-based approach that helps partners improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen their relationship.
I think of therapy as a compassionate collaboration. Clients and I form a partnership in which we work together to not only change behavior, but to understand why we continue to make the same mistakes. We also develop a "roadmap" to avoid future problems by learning to spot "red flags" that may trigger old behaviors. Learning new coping skills and strengthening old ones are an intregal part of this process.
I think of therapy as a compassionate collaboration. Clients and I form a partnership in which we work together to not only change behavior, but to understand why we continue to make the same mistakes. We also develop a "roadmap" to avoid future problems by learning to spot "red flags" that may trigger old behaviors. Learning new coping skills and strengthening old ones are an intregal part of this process.
Whether you are navigating chronic pain, insomnia, dysautonomia, or simply feel disconnected from your body and relationships, it can feel like your system is stuck in overdrive. It is exhausting to live in a constant cycle of anxiety, burnout, or conflict. I specialize in somatic, nervous system-based therapy for individuals and couples. Whether your struggles show up as physical health conditions or as emotional patterns that leave you feeling stuck, there is a clear, biological path back to feeling safe, grounded, and connected.
Whether you are navigating chronic pain, insomnia, dysautonomia, or simply feel disconnected from your body and relationships, it can feel like your system is stuck in overdrive. It is exhausting to live in a constant cycle of anxiety, burnout, or conflict. I specialize in somatic, nervous system-based therapy for individuals and couples. Whether your struggles show up as physical health conditions or as emotional patterns that leave you feeling stuck, there is a clear, biological path back to feeling safe, grounded, and connected.
I believe in creating a judgment-free space where you can feel and speak in a way that builds trust and acceptance. It is my goal to help you uncover wounds and get on a path of healing.
I am licensed in South Dakota and Wyoming. I have an extensive background working with all ages, including individuals, couples, families and community outreach programs. I have worked with diverse populations ranging from rural to urban and various struggles including trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, depression and relationship issues.
I believe in creating a judgment-free space where you can feel and speak in a way that builds trust and acceptance. It is my goal to help you uncover wounds and get on a path of healing.
I am licensed in South Dakota and Wyoming. I have an extensive background working with all ages, including individuals, couples, families and community outreach programs. I have worked with diverse populations ranging from rural to urban and various struggles including trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, depression and relationship issues.
I feel a "calling" to help adults and teens through counseling! I offer clients deep compassion, unconditional acceptance, and understanding. Often we believe the worst about ourselves! We lose sight of our own value, our own beauty, and self worth. We become depressed or constantly anxious, feel lost, maybe even broken on the inside. But, counseling can change that! I provide a safe environment that is consistently supportive, empathetic, and empowering! I will help you see yourself anew, grieve your losses, face your fears, and help you locate your deep self and reconnect to your life's purpose. A natural joy will follow!
I feel a "calling" to help adults and teens through counseling! I offer clients deep compassion, unconditional acceptance, and understanding. Often we believe the worst about ourselves! We lose sight of our own value, our own beauty, and self worth. We become depressed or constantly anxious, feel lost, maybe even broken on the inside. But, counseling can change that! I provide a safe environment that is consistently supportive, empathetic, and empowering! I will help you see yourself anew, grieve your losses, face your fears, and help you locate your deep self and reconnect to your life's purpose. A natural joy will follow!
Offering online sessions. Are you looking for a therapist who is engaging, warm, understanding, experienced and very knowledgeable? If so, I am your therapist. I have helped others like you improve their relationships, overcome anxiety, depression and and anger. Even if you have lost hope, together we can build self confidence, strengthen resilience, and find motivation to overcome obstacles. Whether you come for individual, or for couples therapy, my clients are often surprised what can be overcome and how much better things can be.
Offering online sessions. Are you looking for a therapist who is engaging, warm, understanding, experienced and very knowledgeable? If so, I am your therapist. I have helped others like you improve their relationships, overcome anxiety, depression and and anger. Even if you have lost hope, together we can build self confidence, strengthen resilience, and find motivation to overcome obstacles. Whether you come for individual, or for couples therapy, my clients are often surprised what can be overcome and how much better things can be.
I depend on psychodynamic therapy, EMDR, IFS, cognitive challenging, and family systems theory.
I am an active and engaged Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who works best with patients ready to do real, transformative work. I rely on my ability to read emotional and relational patterns to help clients move beyond coping and into deeper understanding and healing. My style is compassionate, honest, and direct. If you are motivated to address root issues rather than staying on the surface, we may be a strong fit. I am best suited for patients who are ready to do the deeper work required for real transformation.
I depend on psychodynamic therapy, EMDR, IFS, cognitive challenging, and family systems theory.
I am an active and engaged Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who works best with patients ready to do real, transformative work. I rely on my ability to read emotional and relational patterns to help clients move beyond coping and into deeper understanding and healing. My style is compassionate, honest, and direct. If you are motivated to address root issues rather than staying on the surface, we may be a strong fit. I am best suited for patients who are ready to do the deeper work required for real transformation.
Welcome! I'm so glad you are here :)
A little bit about me.
Please note, I am only offering virtual therapy at this time.
Common issues I enjoy supporting clients with are PTSD and trauma recovery, life transitions, attachment injuries, anxiety, depression, substance use, stressors related to first responders and military veterans, and relationship difficulties.
Welcome! I'm so glad you are here :)
A little bit about me.
Please note, I am only offering virtual therapy at this time.
Common issues I enjoy supporting clients with are PTSD and trauma recovery, life transitions, attachment injuries, anxiety, depression, substance use, stressors related to first responders and military veterans, and relationship difficulties.
We all go through challenges in life and shouldn’t have to face hard times alone. My passion is to come alongside and help you navigate these challenges. As a therapist pursing my certification as a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, I specialize in working with teens and their families, and adults who struggle with symptoms from eating disorders, such as anorexia-nervosa, bulimia, binge eating disorder, over exercising, body dysmorphia, and disordered eating. I also work with adults and teens who have symptoms of anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, and day to day life stressors.
We all go through challenges in life and shouldn’t have to face hard times alone. My passion is to come alongside and help you navigate these challenges. As a therapist pursing my certification as a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, I specialize in working with teens and their families, and adults who struggle with symptoms from eating disorders, such as anorexia-nervosa, bulimia, binge eating disorder, over exercising, body dysmorphia, and disordered eating. I also work with adults and teens who have symptoms of anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, and day to day life stressors.
Many of our clients are used to holding it all together on the outside while struggling underneath. They come to us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward—often dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship stress. At Therapy Lawgic, we offer a real, supportive space where you don’t have to have it all figured out. Using a person-centered, evidence-based approach, we help you make sense of what you’re going through, build practical tools, and start creating meaningful change.
Many of our clients are used to holding it all together on the outside while struggling underneath. They come to us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward—often dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship stress. At Therapy Lawgic, we offer a real, supportive space where you don’t have to have it all figured out. Using a person-centered, evidence-based approach, we help you make sense of what you’re going through, build practical tools, and start creating meaningful change.
I have an innate desire to help others find relief from psychological distress and look forward to helping pre-marital couples, marriage, family, children, adolescent, and women tell their story, discover growth and healing, and create a life they love. As a previous military spouse, I understand these unique challenges as well. I also have over seven years of experience in early childhood education, have a firm grasp on childhood challenges, and look forward to learning more. Furthermore, I have a passion to empower and encourage women of all ages to explore, discover, heal, and grow into the person they desire.
I have an innate desire to help others find relief from psychological distress and look forward to helping pre-marital couples, marriage, family, children, adolescent, and women tell their story, discover growth and healing, and create a life they love. As a previous military spouse, I understand these unique challenges as well. I also have over seven years of experience in early childhood education, have a firm grasp on childhood challenges, and look forward to learning more. Furthermore, I have a passion to empower and encourage women of all ages to explore, discover, heal, and grow into the person they desire.
I can help you with depression, anxiety, feelings of poor self-worth or problems with communication and commitment in personal relationships. You can get off the treadmill of intense and self-defeating interactions with co-workers and intimate partners. I can also help if you have trouble concentrating, staying focused on a task, or being hyperactive and feeling "scattered." If you are a spiritual seeker, I can provide a thoughtful and informed perspective on meaning and direction in life.
I can help you with depression, anxiety, feelings of poor self-worth or problems with communication and commitment in personal relationships. You can get off the treadmill of intense and self-defeating interactions with co-workers and intimate partners. I can also help if you have trouble concentrating, staying focused on a task, or being hyperactive and feeling "scattered." If you are a spiritual seeker, I can provide a thoughtful and informed perspective on meaning and direction in life.
When life feels heavy or unclear, it can be hard to know where to begin. Many people I work with carry quiet overwhelm, old wounds, or patterns that leave them feeling dimmed or disconnected. Therapy becomes a place to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the parts of you that still glow beneath the chaos. My role is to offer a steady, warm space where you can sort through what’s happening with honesty, compassion, and a pace that actually feels manageable.
When life feels heavy or unclear, it can be hard to know where to begin. Many people I work with carry quiet overwhelm, old wounds, or patterns that leave them feeling dimmed or disconnected. Therapy becomes a place to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the parts of you that still glow beneath the chaos. My role is to offer a steady, warm space where you can sort through what’s happening with honesty, compassion, and a pace that actually feels manageable.
BH Center for Healing & Advancement of Psychthrpy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CSW-PIP
Rapid City, SD 57702
Our feelings are signals not problems. They get louder, or shut down, when we don’t know how to respond to them. I dedicated my life to understanding and releasing trauma. As a result, I’ve come to understand the rupture that defines the traumatic condition is collective. What we see out there, in the world, the struggle and strife, reflects the conditions we’ve all inherited. Pain is a signal that something needs attention. Our relationship with self needs attention. Of course it does. Healing is realized through Hopeful Empowered Active Living and that’s our natural state.
Our feelings are signals not problems. They get louder, or shut down, when we don’t know how to respond to them. I dedicated my life to understanding and releasing trauma. As a result, I’ve come to understand the rupture that defines the traumatic condition is collective. What we see out there, in the world, the struggle and strife, reflects the conditions we’ve all inherited. Pain is a signal that something needs attention. Our relationship with self needs attention. Of course it does. Healing is realized through Hopeful Empowered Active Living and that’s our natural state.
I believe in the inherent worth of every individual who steps into my office. I believe in the power of changed thoughts to help propel your actions and lead you to where you'd like to be in life. I believe that healthy relationships- with others and ourselves- are the key to wellbeing.
I believe in the inherent worth of every individual who steps into my office. I believe in the power of changed thoughts to help propel your actions and lead you to where you'd like to be in life. I believe that healthy relationships- with others and ourselves- are the key to wellbeing.
My clients are adults who look fine on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected on the inside. They're navigating trauma, burnout, identity stress, relationship strain, or major life transitions — and they're ready for real change, not just coping. I also work with teens 13+ facing anxiety, self-worth, and life changes. Together, we build grounding first, then explore the patterns and experiences keeping them stuck. Using EMDR, CBT, and DBT, we work toward clarity, stability, and feeling like themselves again.
My clients are adults who look fine on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected on the inside. They're navigating trauma, burnout, identity stress, relationship strain, or major life transitions — and they're ready for real change, not just coping. I also work with teens 13+ facing anxiety, self-worth, and life changes. Together, we build grounding first, then explore the patterns and experiences keeping them stuck. Using EMDR, CBT, and DBT, we work toward clarity, stability, and feeling like themselves again.
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Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.