Christian Therapists in Spearfish, SD
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 help clients heal from difficult experiences, strengthen their relationships, & become the healthiest, strongest version of themselves. I'm warm, honest, & encouraging, creating a space where you feel safe sharing your story while also being gently challenged to grow. Together, we'll uncover the root causes of the struggles you're facing so you can experience meaningful change. My goal is for you to leave each session feeling seen, heard, supported, & empowered with practical tools to move forward. Growth is possible, and I'm honored to walk alongside you as you build greater resilience, deeper peace, and healthier relationships.
I help clients heal from difficult experiences, strengthen their relationships, & become the healthiest, strongest version of themselves. I'm warm, honest, & encouraging, creating a space where you feel safe sharing your story while also being gently challenged to grow. Together, we'll uncover the root causes of the struggles you're facing so you can experience meaningful change. My goal is for you to leave each session feeling seen, heard, supported, & empowered with practical tools to move forward. Growth is possible, and I'm honored to walk alongside you as you build greater resilience, deeper peace, and healthier relationships.
I specialize in supporting older adults as they navigate changing health, increasing care needs, and the loss of independence. I also work with caregivers of aging parents—especially those supporting a loved one with dementia—who often carry exhaustion, guilt, grief, and deep love all at once. My approach is grounded in compassion, respect, and a steady presence. Whether you are an older adult facing new challenges or a caregiver trying to hold everything together, you don’t have to walk this path alone. Together, we’ll honor the realities of aging, and find support that feels both sustainable and hopeful.
I specialize in supporting older adults as they navigate changing health, increasing care needs, and the loss of independence. I also work with caregivers of aging parents—especially those supporting a loved one with dementia—who often carry exhaustion, guilt, grief, and deep love all at once. My approach is grounded in compassion, respect, and a steady presence. Whether you are an older adult facing new challenges or a caregiver trying to hold everything together, you don’t have to walk this path alone. Together, we’ll honor the realities of aging, and find support that feels both sustainable and hopeful.
Black Hills Psychology was formed to provide a comprehensive range of behavioral health services within one group practice. As a team of experienced and licensed psychologists, therapists, and medication providers, we offer a wide range of specialties and approaches to care for individuals of all ages. At Black Hills Psychology, you can be rest assured that you will be provided with the best care possible by a professional who is skilled to help you with the specific issues you are seeking to address. Each professional at our clinic has completed training and gained additional practical experience in their own areas of expertise.
Black Hills Psychology was formed to provide a comprehensive range of behavioral health services within one group practice. As a team of experienced and licensed psychologists, therapists, and medication providers, we offer a wide range of specialties and approaches to care for individuals of all ages. At Black Hills Psychology, you can be rest assured that you will be provided with the best care possible by a professional who is skilled to help you with the specific issues you are seeking to address. Each professional at our clinic has completed training and gained additional practical experience in their own areas of expertise.
Welcome to a space where your journey to understanding and improving your mental well-being takes the next step. I’m Austin, a dedicated mental health professional committed to assisting individuals in living up to their fullest potential. I specialize in helping individuals navigate stress, cultivate resilience, and achieve personal growth. Whether you’re grappling with anxiety, a major life challenge, relationship issues, or self-esteem concerns, my approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration.
Welcome to a space where your journey to understanding and improving your mental well-being takes the next step. I’m Austin, a dedicated mental health professional committed to assisting individuals in living up to their fullest potential. I specialize in helping individuals navigate stress, cultivate resilience, and achieve personal growth. Whether you’re grappling with anxiety, a major life challenge, relationship issues, or self-esteem concerns, my approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration.
Accepting New Clients!
You’ve been through a lot — and maybe lately, it’s starting to feel like too much. Whether you're managing the effects of chronic illness, grieving a loved one, or simply trying to keep your head above water, you deserve a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported. That’s what I offer: a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to explore your story, gain insight, and take steps toward healing and balance.
Accepting New Clients!
You’ve been through a lot — and maybe lately, it’s starting to feel like too much. Whether you're managing the effects of chronic illness, grieving a loved one, or simply trying to keep your head above water, you deserve a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported. That’s what I offer: a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to explore your story, gain insight, and take steps toward healing and balance.
Christian counseling is available for patients who wish to integrate their faith into therapy.
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.
Christian counseling is available for patients who wish to integrate their faith into therapy.
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.
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, process pain that holds you back, and encourage you to persevere to achieve the changes you desire in your life and your relationships. My hope for you is that you will be able to find joy and excitement in the process, no matter how challenging it may be at times. I'm also part of All-Terrain Behavior Health Group. If I'm not available, a colleague may be.
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, process pain that holds you back, and encourage you to persevere to achieve the changes you desire in your life and your relationships. My hope for you is that you will be able to find joy and excitement in the process, no matter how challenging it may be at times. I'm also part of All-Terrain Behavior Health Group. If I'm not available, a colleague may be.
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.
Isaacs Behavioral Health LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW-PIP, LAC, QMHP, MEd, MSW
Serves Area
Immediate openings. I would like to help you find your voice. Having issues with anxiety, depression, or disturbing thoughts? I would like to help you. I help patients recognize their strengths, regain confidence, and learn to self-regulate and stabilize. I see mostly patients suffering with anxiety and depression, trauma, married couples and patients with addictions. I help my clients, "help themselves," by using a blend of modalities, including EMDR, healthy models, to untangle and compartmentalize their issues. My clients have an opportunity to learn proven, healthy coping mechanisms and healthy behaviors to self-regulate.
Immediate openings. I would like to help you find your voice. Having issues with anxiety, depression, or disturbing thoughts? I would like to help you. I help patients recognize their strengths, regain confidence, and learn to self-regulate and stabilize. I see mostly patients suffering with anxiety and depression, trauma, married couples and patients with addictions. I help my clients, "help themselves," by using a blend of modalities, including EMDR, healthy models, to untangle and compartmentalize their issues. My clients have an opportunity to learn proven, healthy coping mechanisms and healthy behaviors to self-regulate.
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My practice is based on integration of psychology with Christian faith and theology.
I have limited therapy appointments available, on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesdays.
My practice is based on integration of psychology with Christian faith and theology.
I have limited therapy appointments available, on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesdays.
Do you need someone to talk to, someone who will listen without judgement? I would be honored to be that someone for you. I have a passion to help teens and adults to learn, grow, and heal. I have a client-centered approach to therapy. This is about you; you are in the driver's seat. Even though the therapy process can sometimes be painful, I like to incorporate a little dash of the "laughter is the best medicine" approach at times. Tears and laughter both have healing qualities. And what if you don't like to talk? We can use additional approaches such as expressive art, play, or journaling to reach your counseling goals.
Do you need someone to talk to, someone who will listen without judgement? I would be honored to be that someone for you. I have a passion to help teens and adults to learn, grow, and heal. I have a client-centered approach to therapy. This is about you; you are in the driver's seat. Even though the therapy process can sometimes be painful, I like to incorporate a little dash of the "laughter is the best medicine" approach at times. Tears and laughter both have healing qualities. And what if you don't like to talk? We can use additional approaches such as expressive art, play, or journaling to reach your counseling goals.
Online Therapists
My Christian faith may add to your experience, and I can include spirituality in the counseling experience.
It's important to find the right therapist you can trust. I have worked as a therapist for 40 years to help people heal and grow into who they really are. We are created with natural instincts to connect, trust, and love. When we experience early suffering, distress, or trauma, it disrupts our development, and we develop strategies to deal with the challenges and pain. The NARM approach helps us return to our God-given nature by exploring how we adapted to survive difficult circumstances as children. This awareness helps us connect with our ability to choose how we want to respond to life and its challenges.
My Christian faith may add to your experience, and I can include spirituality in the counseling experience.
It's important to find the right therapist you can trust. I have worked as a therapist for 40 years to help people heal and grow into who they really are. We are created with natural instincts to connect, trust, and love. When we experience early suffering, distress, or trauma, it disrupts our development, and we develop strategies to deal with the challenges and pain. The NARM approach helps us return to our God-given nature by exploring how we adapted to survive difficult circumstances as children. This awareness helps us connect with our ability to choose how we want to respond to life and its challenges.
Branch & Vine LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH, NCC, QMHP
2 Endorsed
Rapid City, SD 57702
Are there times when you find yourself mentally and emotionally exhausted? Throughout your life, do you feel different than everyone you know? Do you ask yourself, “why does this keep happening to me?” Does the thought of, just about anything, bring a level of nervous anxiety you cannot tolerate? Then again did someone you love die and you cannot seem to move on? Are there experiences in life you would rather keep buried inside and try as you might, they keep coming back? If you find yourself on the verge of becoming or are, hopeless and you are ready to make a change, it would be an honor to hear your story.
Are there times when you find yourself mentally and emotionally exhausted? Throughout your life, do you feel different than everyone you know? Do you ask yourself, “why does this keep happening to me?” Does the thought of, just about anything, bring a level of nervous anxiety you cannot tolerate? Then again did someone you love die and you cannot seem to move on? Are there experiences in life you would rather keep buried inside and try as you might, they keep coming back? If you find yourself on the verge of becoming or are, hopeless and you are ready to make a change, it would be an honor to hear your story.
Jennifer Mayforth
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH, RPh
Rapid City, SD 57702
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I'm Jen and I am a licensed professional counselor, friend, Christian, wife, and mother of four.
I offer a person-centered approach which includes empathy, validation, compassion, and curiosity vs judgment. Other approaches I am trained in include Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and Christian worldviews. We will work together to find what works best for you and your situation.
Hi, I'm Jen and I am a licensed professional counselor, friend, Christian, wife, and mother of four.
I offer a person-centered approach which includes empathy, validation, compassion, and curiosity vs judgment. Other approaches I am trained in include Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and Christian worldviews. We will work together to find what works best for you and your situation.
“To build the life you desire and deserve to live”. This is my purpose in the counseling process as we partner to explore life and what it could be. As we partner together on your journey in life, I commit to meeting you were you are at while providing a space that is nonjudgmental, genuine, and balanced in acceptance and change. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and EMDR are my primary treatment modalities while also integrating different techniques based on your individual needs.
“To build the life you desire and deserve to live”. This is my purpose in the counseling process as we partner to explore life and what it could be. As we partner together on your journey in life, I commit to meeting you were you are at while providing a space that is nonjudgmental, genuine, and balanced in acceptance and change. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and EMDR are my primary treatment modalities while also integrating different techniques based on your individual needs.
You've been the one who holds everyone else together — the capable one, the one who figures it out. But lately, figuring it out feels a lot like barely holding on. Maybe you're a new mom running on empty, a military spouse who's exhausted from adapting, a parent watching your child struggle and not knowing how to help, or someone quietly carrying grief, trauma, or anxiety while the world expects you to keep moving. Whatever brought you here, one thing is clear: you're ready for something to shift. I work with people across South Dakota who are done white-knuckling it alone.
You've been the one who holds everyone else together — the capable one, the one who figures it out. But lately, figuring it out feels a lot like barely holding on. Maybe you're a new mom running on empty, a military spouse who's exhausted from adapting, a parent watching your child struggle and not knowing how to help, or someone quietly carrying grief, trauma, or anxiety while the world expects you to keep moving. Whatever brought you here, one thing is clear: you're ready for something to shift. I work with people across South Dakota who are done white-knuckling it alone.
Tree of Life Counseling Services,
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Rapid City, SD 57702
Does life feel overwhelming at times? Do life’s storms sometimes feel like more than you can handle? I would be honored to walk with you as you traverse life’s stormiest seasons. I believe counseling is a collaborative partnership between counselor and client, and I am passionate about working with individuals and couples who are struggling with both large and small life issues. I believe in a client-centered, integrative framework in which we work together to identify and build on your strengths while addressing any issues that are causing you difficulty.
Does life feel overwhelming at times? Do life’s storms sometimes feel like more than you can handle? I would be honored to walk with you as you traverse life’s stormiest seasons. I believe counseling is a collaborative partnership between counselor and client, and I am passionate about working with individuals and couples who are struggling with both large and small life issues. I believe in a client-centered, integrative framework in which we work together to identify and build on your strengths while addressing any issues that are causing you difficulty.
Hi. My name is Jen Mayforth and I am a licensed professional counselor who thinks talking through difficult issues, emotional pain, and complicated decisions can be one of the most helpful steps people can take to get through life. Being human is to struggle and I feel passionate about helping people find ways to get through and move toward a better and more rewarding life.
Hi. My name is Jen Mayforth and I am a licensed professional counselor who thinks talking through difficult issues, emotional pain, and complicated decisions can be one of the most helpful steps people can take to get through life. Being human is to struggle and I feel passionate about helping people find ways to get through and move toward a better and more rewarding life.
As a psychologist/therapist, I want to work with you to gain the tools and strategies to help you move past the area that is of concern. I have been in practice for nearly 20 years, having raised three beautiful daughters and now enjoying 4 grandchildren. I believe that we must find the positive and the good in each day even if it's small to give us the power and motivation to move forward. It is not always easy, but it is definitely worth it. When you are ready to take your first step towards change, I am here to help guide you toward a more productive life. Lets talk and begin a new chapter. You will not be judged, but understood
As a psychologist/therapist, I want to work with you to gain the tools and strategies to help you move past the area that is of concern. I have been in practice for nearly 20 years, having raised three beautiful daughters and now enjoying 4 grandchildren. I believe that we must find the positive and the good in each day even if it's small to give us the power and motivation to move forward. It is not always easy, but it is definitely worth it. When you are ready to take your first step towards change, I am here to help guide you toward a more productive life. Lets talk and begin a new chapter. You will not be judged, but understood
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What can a Christian therapist help with?
Many Christian counselors incorporate faith-based principles into psychotherapy and draw guidance from biblical writings. This approach may be particularly helpful if you are experiencing concerns related to faith, prolonged grief, substance use, or questions about life’s purpose. Christian therapists may also offer marital, premarital, or family counseling. These can be helpful options if your concerns are more relational in nature, such as communication challenges in a marriage, conflict within a family, or adjustment following a major family transition, such as divorce or a move.
How does Christian faith shape the therapy experience?
Christian faith can shape the therapy experience by giving you a familiar framework for discussing meaning, purpose, forgiveness, relationships, and hope in sessions. For clients who want faith included in therapy, a Christian therapist may draw on Christian values, prayer, or spiritual reflection alongside other therapeutic approaches. In addition, while training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has shown that a strong alliance between you and your therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns, but also shares a client’s faith and values. Nevertheless, an ethical Christian therapist should be clear about how they incorporate faith and should respect the level of spiritual discussion that feels right for you.
Does Christian therapy work across different denominations?
Christian therapy can be helpful for people from various different Christian traditions, including Catholic, Protestant, Evangelical, Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Pentecostal, and Anglican backgrounds. Many Christian therapists are able to support clients across denominations by focusing on shared Christian values, such as faith, prayer, forgiveness, and hope. That said, denomination can matter for some clients. A person’s identified denomination may shape how they understand relationships and life roles. If these differences are important to you, it may be helpful to ask a therapist whether they have experience working with clients from your specific denomination or faith tradition.
Can a Christian therapist help with marriage and couples counseling?
Christian faith-based therapy can take many different forms, including marriage counseling and couples counseling. Some therapists may also offer Christian pre-marital counseling. In these settings, Christian therapists may work with couples on concerns such as communication, conflict, trust, intimacy, parenting, and major life transitions. A Christian therapist may also help couples explore how shared Christian beliefs shape the relationship. They may encourage you and your partner to practice skills learned in therapy in your everyday lives, including both faith-based practices and non-faith-based tools, such as prayer or communication skills.
Can a Christian therapist help with sensitive issues like sex, trauma, or addiction?
Licensed therapists with adequate training should be equipped to help with a number of sensitive issues, including sex, trauma, and addiction. For clients who want faith included in therapy, a Christian therapist may help explore how your spiritual beliefs relate to your challenges, healing, and recovery. A competent and ethical Christian therapist should not judge, shame, or impose a particular belief when discussing these topics, and if you feel judged, it may be time to seek another therapist.
How can a Christian therapist support family therapy?
Christian family therapy can help families address conflict, communication challenges, parenting concerns, grief, or adjustment following a major life transition. A Christian therapist may support family members in understanding one another’s perspectives, improving communication, setting healthier boundaries, and rebuilding trust. For families who want faith included in therapy, a Christian therapist may also help explore how family values related to Christianity can support healing.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience working with Christian clients?
If religion is important to you in therapy, it can be helpful to ask a prospective therapist whether they have experience working with Christian clients. In initial conversations with potential therapists, you might ask how they incorporate Christian values into therapy or how they approach certain topics that matter to you. As sessions begin, it can be helpful to notice how the therapist responds to your concerns. A strong therapeutic alliance does not necessarily require a therapist to share your religious background, but they should respond to your concerns with respect and cultural humility. If you feel dismissed, misunderstood, or find yourself having to explain your beliefs constantly, it may be worth considering another therapist.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles and have identified as Christian. It shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason.