Therapists in Clay County, SD

I strive to help individuals work towards peace and balance in the complex lives we all lead. An important part of therapy that is often lost when attempting to change or in dealing with change in general is to be at peace with the process. Life has many unplanned twists and turns, and I want to help each person be able to deal with life's challenges with grace and balance.

Regardless of what you may be seeking services for, YOU are worth the effort! Everyone responds to situations, conflicts, illnesses, and trauma differently. YOUR experiences, or the way YOU are affected personally, is the only one that matters in our sessions. There is no judgment, as you have survived the best way you could with the skills you had at your disposal. The mere fact that you are reading this, tells me you want more out of life, or you want to change something. Give a call, and together we'll begin your journey.

Seeking mental health services can help an individual learn to cope with the difficulties that occur in one’s life. I will be available to assist you in your mental health needs, learning to manage symptoms causing one discomfort. Mental health therapy, whether individual or couples, is about change and meeting the best needs of those involved.

I offer a direct, active, goal-oriented approach in helping you find relief from the anxiety, anger, depression, shame, or whatever it is that leaves you feeling stuck. By taking a look at 1) What are you trying to achieve? 2) What are you trying to preserve? 3) What are you trying to avoid? and 4) What are you trying to eliminate? we can highlight the sometimes-complex interaction among your thoughts, decisions, actions and outcomes. Knowing yourself, making use of your personal strengths & your tools at hand while allowing your values guide you, you can propel yourself toward becoming the best, most fulfilled version of yourself.

Are you looking to break away from the mental illness of an eating disorder? Do you struggle with "food rules"? Have you found yourself focused on restricting calories, overeating foods and slipping into cycles of unhealthy eating behaviors? Do you feel overwhelmed and anxious from the constant mental energy used listening to the negative self-critical thoughts that are relentless? Do you feel like you lose control around meal times and become anxious and overwhelmed? Recovery is attainable, sustainable and achievable! You can and deserve to live a healthy life both mentally and physically.

Life can be very difficult at times and seeking mental health services can help you through those times. I will be able to assist you in coping with the struggles in your life and meeting your mental health goals. I have 20 years of experience in providing mental health therapy in an outpatient setting. Whether you are coming in for individual therapy or for couple's therapy, I will assist you in this journey.