Women's Issues Therapists in Custer County, SD
Lesley Anne Dzintars
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH, QMHP, CBP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Are you being the best version of yourself? Does life seem to flow with ease? Do you feel joyful? Therapy is a tool that can move you toward this state of being and way of living. Much of what we observe and experience in today's world may be chaotic, stressful and perhaps painful. How can we be "in the world" but not "of the world?" How can we be our best selves regardless of what surrounds us? Thinking patterns and unconscious habits are often barriers to living fully. How can we learn to transcend and live a life of hope and love.
Are you being the best version of yourself? Does life seem to flow with ease? Do you feel joyful? Therapy is a tool that can move you toward this state of being and way of living. Much of what we observe and experience in today's world may be chaotic, stressful and perhaps painful. How can we be "in the world" but not "of the world?" How can we be our best selves regardless of what surrounds us? Thinking patterns and unconscious habits are often barriers to living fully. How can we learn to transcend and live a life of hope and love.
People ask me how I am able to listen to people's problems all day without going crazy and getting depressed myself. The fact is, if that was all that there was to it -listening to people's problems - I probably would go crazy. The great joy in my work, and the satisfaction, is in seeing people get better. This desire keeps me on the learners edge, and it is my passion. I am a capable guide who will respect your individuality and choices along the way while providing you a sureness of foot that only experience can provide.
People ask me how I am able to listen to people's problems all day without going crazy and getting depressed myself. The fact is, if that was all that there was to it -listening to people's problems - I probably would go crazy. The great joy in my work, and the satisfaction, is in seeing people get better. This desire keeps me on the learners edge, and it is my passion. I am a capable guide who will respect your individuality and choices along the way while providing you a sureness of foot that only experience can provide.
Online Therapists
I offer holistic, client-centered therapy in a warm and welcoming space that is unconditionally accepting of who you are and who you want to become. Utilizing mindfulness and wellness theories, we will slow down to identify and strengthen your innate talents and gifts as well as learn new tools to help you thrive. In our relationship we will work together to help you grow and become more confident, framing our conversations in thoughtful reflection, healing and growth. I strive to empower you as we walk towards a life of acceptance, balance, and joy.
I offer holistic, client-centered therapy in a warm and welcoming space that is unconditionally accepting of who you are and who you want to become. Utilizing mindfulness and wellness theories, we will slow down to identify and strengthen your innate talents and gifts as well as learn new tools to help you thrive. In our relationship we will work together to help you grow and become more confident, framing our conversations in thoughtful reflection, healing and growth. I strive to empower you as we walk towards a life of acceptance, balance, and joy.
Sarah M Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spearfish, SD 57783
Now accepting new clients. We are unhappy in our lives today because we have wounds from the past that have been left unhealed. These wounds generate from our basic needs not being met in childhood, abuse, loss of any kind (death of a loved one/friend, job, house, security, relationship, etc.), an unexpected accident, or any other traumas life may throw at you. These unhealed wounds are “jabbing” at you today through maladaptive and numbing behaviors, physical reactions, and emotional reactions.
Now accepting new clients. We are unhappy in our lives today because we have wounds from the past that have been left unhealed. These wounds generate from our basic needs not being met in childhood, abuse, loss of any kind (death of a loved one/friend, job, house, security, relationship, etc.), an unexpected accident, or any other traumas life may throw at you. These unhealed wounds are “jabbing” at you today through maladaptive and numbing behaviors, physical reactions, and emotional reactions.
Hi. My name is Jenae (jeh-NAY) MacNaughton. I am a Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist (CAGCS), a Certified Family Trauma Professional (CFTP), a Certified Telemental Health Professional (CTMH, pending Board Cert), and Certified in Brainspotting (BSP-C). I am an independently Licensed Professional (Mental Health) Counselor in AK, AR, ME, OR, UT, SD, and WA. Additionally, I am a Child Mental Health Specialist in WA, and an approved clinical supervisor in both AK and WA (helping unlicensed professionals obtain licensure).
Hi. My name is Jenae (jeh-NAY) MacNaughton. I am a Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist (CAGCS), a Certified Family Trauma Professional (CFTP), a Certified Telemental Health Professional (CTMH, pending Board Cert), and Certified in Brainspotting (BSP-C). I am an independently Licensed Professional (Mental Health) Counselor in AK, AR, ME, OR, UT, SD, and WA. Additionally, I am a Child Mental Health Specialist in WA, and an approved clinical supervisor in both AK and WA (helping unlicensed professionals obtain licensure).
Enso Mental Health, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-MH, QMHP, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Spearfish, SD 57783
I'm Jessica Ruzicka at Ensō Mental Health. I value a diverse set of skills & believe being authentic & vulnerable can lead to the foundation within the therapeutic relationship. My approach to therapy is within the person-centered & humanistic approach, viewing the whole person, within their uniqueness, growth, & capabilities. I have worked extensively with families, children & adolescents within my career & seek out the importance of the child-parent relationship. Play therapy is a passion & set of skills I value while working with children & families. Focusing within Perinatal & Postpartum Mental Health is also a passion of mine.
I'm Jessica Ruzicka at Ensō Mental Health. I value a diverse set of skills & believe being authentic & vulnerable can lead to the foundation within the therapeutic relationship. My approach to therapy is within the person-centered & humanistic approach, viewing the whole person, within their uniqueness, growth, & capabilities. I have worked extensively with families, children & adolescents within my career & seek out the importance of the child-parent relationship. Play therapy is a passion & set of skills I value while working with children & families. Focusing within Perinatal & Postpartum Mental Health is also a passion of mine.
Empathetic therapist offering compassion and healing; helping to build resilience through skill building, trauma work, and self-discovery. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals to explore and process behaviors, thoughts, and feelings that can lead to isolation, anger, relationship strain, anxiety, panic, depression, self-harm, and suicidal ideations. With a strengths-based approach, empowering clients to reclaim a sense of control and restore self-confidence. Specializing in trauma, religious trauma, borderline personality, anxiety, depression, sexual health, postpartum, LGBTQIA+ support, EMDR, CBT, and DBT trained.
Empathetic therapist offering compassion and healing; helping to build resilience through skill building, trauma work, and self-discovery. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals to explore and process behaviors, thoughts, and feelings that can lead to isolation, anger, relationship strain, anxiety, panic, depression, self-harm, and suicidal ideations. With a strengths-based approach, empowering clients to reclaim a sense of control and restore self-confidence. Specializing in trauma, religious trauma, borderline personality, anxiety, depression, sexual health, postpartum, LGBTQIA+ support, EMDR, CBT, and DBT trained.
Autumne Good
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Spearfish, SD 57783
As a therapist, my goal is to assist you in finding the courage and direction to take the next steps in accomplishing the desired changes you want for your life. Change takes time and can be very difficult, especially without direction or a starting point. My role as your therapist is to assist you in finding a starting place, help you understand where you are on your journey, teach life skills, and encourage you to persevere to achieve the changes you desire in your life, within your family, and/or your relationships with others. I'm also part of All-Terrain Behavior Health Group. If I'm not available, a colleague may be.
As a therapist, my goal is to assist you in finding the courage and direction to take the next steps in accomplishing the desired changes you want for your life. Change takes time and can be very difficult, especially without direction or a starting point. My role as your therapist is to assist you in finding a starting place, help you understand where you are on your journey, teach life skills, and encourage you to persevere to achieve the changes you desire in your life, within your family, and/or your relationships with others. I'm also part of All-Terrain Behavior Health Group. If I'm not available, a colleague may be.
Teri Corrigan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CSW-PIP, QMHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rapid City, SD 57702
Anxious, Depressed, Burned Out or Tired of Feeling Emotionally Exhausted? I use kindness, honesty and humor to connect with people and help identify meaningful changes aligned with their values, in the shortest time possible. Best Life Solutions exists to help people learn to love their lives and listen to their internal messages. I am committed to providing a safe, confidential environment for people who are professionals in difficult careers including: mental health, education, nursing, law enforcement and community safety to name a few. If your work with others is impacting you, I invite you to reach out.
Anxious, Depressed, Burned Out or Tired of Feeling Emotionally Exhausted? I use kindness, honesty and humor to connect with people and help identify meaningful changes aligned with their values, in the shortest time possible. Best Life Solutions exists to help people learn to love their lives and listen to their internal messages. I am committed to providing a safe, confidential environment for people who are professionals in difficult careers including: mental health, education, nursing, law enforcement and community safety to name a few. If your work with others is impacting you, I invite you to reach out.
Are You Struggling with Grief, Loss, or Life Transitions? Grief can often linger beneath the surface, showing up as anxiety, depression, or a sense of feeling stuck. When losses remain unaddressed, they can affect all areas of your life. Healing requires allowing yourself the space to grieve, process, and release what no longer serves you. I specialize in helping clients navigate grief, loss, and challenging transitions, supporting you in moving through pain toward renewal. By integrating mind, body, and spirit, we can unlock deeper healing and create room for new possibilities.
Are You Struggling with Grief, Loss, or Life Transitions? Grief can often linger beneath the surface, showing up as anxiety, depression, or a sense of feeling stuck. When losses remain unaddressed, they can affect all areas of your life. Healing requires allowing yourself the space to grieve, process, and release what no longer serves you. I specialize in helping clients navigate grief, loss, and challenging transitions, supporting you in moving through pain toward renewal. By integrating mind, body, and spirit, we can unlock deeper healing and create room for new possibilities.
Enso Mental Health, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC-MH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spearfish, SD 57783
I'm Heather Janvrin at Ensō Mental Health, and I would sincerely appreciate the opportunity to walk beside my clients on their journey toward self-fulfillment. My counseling interests include children, teens, adults, couples, and families.
I'm Heather Janvrin at Ensō Mental Health, and I would sincerely appreciate the opportunity to walk beside my clients on their journey toward self-fulfillment. My counseling interests include children, teens, adults, couples, and families.
Counseling is a compassionate, honest, thoughtful conversation where the client feels deeply heard and understood. Individual meaning and wellness come from the complex web of interactions, relationships, and social processes. In a safe and confidential environment, clients can unburden their stress, pain, and suffering without fear of judgment or criticism. Clients are encouraged to think outside the box to find unique solutions to life’s problems.
Counseling is a compassionate, honest, thoughtful conversation where the client feels deeply heard and understood. Individual meaning and wellness come from the complex web of interactions, relationships, and social processes. In a safe and confidential environment, clients can unburden their stress, pain, and suffering without fear of judgment or criticism. Clients are encouraged to think outside the box to find unique solutions to life’s problems.
Dr. Lena Abourezk
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-MH, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.” Carl Rogers My personal philosophy of counseling is to be a guide or facilitator of each client’s journey of self-exploration, self-understanding, and self-awareness. I believe the client is the expert in their own life story and can successfully solve problems, change, meet challenges, and heal with the support from counseling. I believe that every client is unique in their situations and in the issues brought to counseling.
“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.” Carl Rogers My personal philosophy of counseling is to be a guide or facilitator of each client’s journey of self-exploration, self-understanding, and self-awareness. I believe the client is the expert in their own life story and can successfully solve problems, change, meet challenges, and heal with the support from counseling. I believe that every client is unique in their situations and in the issues brought to counseling.
I am dedicated to guiding individuals through their personal journeys of healing and self-discovery. I am excited to offer my skills and compassion to help clients overcome life’s challenges. By fostering an environment of trust and openness, I work collaboratively with my clients to uncover hidden patterns, confront painful memories, and build resilience. This process promotes long-term growth and self-empowerment.
I am dedicated to guiding individuals through their personal journeys of healing and self-discovery. I am excited to offer my skills and compassion to help clients overcome life’s challenges. By fostering an environment of trust and openness, I work collaboratively with my clients to uncover hidden patterns, confront painful memories, and build resilience. This process promotes long-term growth and self-empowerment.
Ali Anderson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Rapid City, SD 57702
Waitlist for new clients
I take a client-centered approach to counseling, emphasizing your strengths and building on them. I am passionate about working with individuals who are undergoing life transitions, wanting to improve relationships and communication patterns, coping with trauma and loss, struggling with substance use issues, and managing long-term mental health conditions. I will create a safe space to foster honesty, healing, and self-discovery.
I take a client-centered approach to counseling, emphasizing your strengths and building on them. I am passionate about working with individuals who are undergoing life transitions, wanting to improve relationships and communication patterns, coping with trauma and loss, struggling with substance use issues, and managing long-term mental health conditions. I will create a safe space to foster honesty, healing, and self-discovery.
Nicole A Stone
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rapid City, SD 57701
Psychotherapy is a personal, intimate journey towards self-understanding and self-acceptance in the company of a curious, non-judgmental, empathetic guide. My hope is to gain a better understanding of you, your beliefs and how I can best support you. We'll look at patterns; what's worked and what hasn't and to create new, authentic ways to navigate life in a healthy, authentic way.
Psychotherapy is a personal, intimate journey towards self-understanding and self-acceptance in the company of a curious, non-judgmental, empathetic guide. My hope is to gain a better understanding of you, your beliefs and how I can best support you. We'll look at patterns; what's worked and what hasn't and to create new, authentic ways to navigate life in a healthy, authentic way.
Beth L Trennepohl
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LMHP, LPC-MH
Verified Verified
Rapid City, SD 57703
Waitlist for new clients
You are a person of faith - but that doesn't seem to be enough right now. You wonder how a traditional counselor, steeped in psychology, can even understand your deep desire to reconcile your faith and your frailty, your determination and your doubts. Wonder no more! YOU are SAFE here.... I am honored to help you reconcile your real life stress, your mental health challenges, your emotional turbulence, and your relationship desires WITH your Christian faith. Let's not put this off any longer.... You are safe here.
You are a person of faith - but that doesn't seem to be enough right now. You wonder how a traditional counselor, steeped in psychology, can even understand your deep desire to reconcile your faith and your frailty, your determination and your doubts. Wonder no more! YOU are SAFE here.... I am honored to help you reconcile your real life stress, your mental health challenges, your emotional turbulence, and your relationship desires WITH your Christian faith. Let's not put this off any longer.... You are safe here.
Hi, I'm Jen and I am a licensed professional counselor, friend, mentor, wife, and mother of four. Life is pretty tough these days and I feel called to do what I can to help. I am genuine, warm, kind, and compassionate and connecting with my clients usually comes quickly. I understand how hard it can be to ask for help, but you're braver than you think. Together we will improve mood, decrease anxiety, and enhance your peace by discovering a different path that leads to deeper understanding, growth, and healing.
Hi, I'm Jen and I am a licensed professional counselor, friend, mentor, wife, and mother of four. Life is pretty tough these days and I feel called to do what I can to help. I am genuine, warm, kind, and compassionate and connecting with my clients usually comes quickly. I understand how hard it can be to ask for help, but you're braver than you think. Together we will improve mood, decrease anxiety, and enhance your peace by discovering a different path that leads to deeper understanding, growth, and healing.
Suzanne McEndree
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, CSW-PIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I want to work collaboratively with you in a way that feels safe and manageable. We can work together on anything you may be facing, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, life-in-general issues, or whatever is on your mind. If you are experiencing distress, unhappiness, difficulty with self esteem or self acceptance, a void, or feeling of emptiness and isolation, feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or maybe just a feeling like things are not quite right, we can figure it out together and get you feeling better.
I want to work collaboratively with you in a way that feels safe and manageable. We can work together on anything you may be facing, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, life-in-general issues, or whatever is on your mind. If you are experiencing distress, unhappiness, difficulty with self esteem or self acceptance, a void, or feeling of emptiness and isolation, feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or maybe just a feeling like things are not quite right, we can figure it out together and get you feeling better.
Melissa Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
Rapid City, SD 57701
Offering Telehealth Services in IA and In Person and Telehealth services in SD. Discover Healing and Hope. Are you or a loved one struggling with the weight of past trauma, anxiety, or emotional distress? It's time to take that courageous step towards healing and liberation. Meet Melissa Smith, your trusted partner on the path to recovery and resilience. Melissa partners with clients to create a safe space to process past trauma, discuss life struggles in an open and non-judgmental environment, and to offer hope in the journey of healing.
Offering Telehealth Services in IA and In Person and Telehealth services in SD. Discover Healing and Hope. Are you or a loved one struggling with the weight of past trauma, anxiety, or emotional distress? It's time to take that courageous step towards healing and liberation. Meet Melissa Smith, your trusted partner on the path to recovery and resilience. Melissa partners with clients to create a safe space to process past trauma, discuss life struggles in an open and non-judgmental environment, and to offer hope in the journey of healing.
Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.