Christian Therapists in Sturgis, SD
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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I am a therapist with a relationship-first focus and a lived Christian experience.
I am glad you have stumbled across my page. You or someone you love is likely in need of some help. I am here for that very reason. It is never too late for you to talk to someone or feel better. Sometimes a safe space with a different perspective is necessary. Getting counseling does not mean you are crazy or out-of-control. Counsel is nothing new; it has been around for centuries. Allow yourself to be vulnerable and process things deeply.
I am a therapist with a relationship-first focus and a lived Christian experience.
I am glad you have stumbled across my page. You or someone you love is likely in need of some help. I am here for that very reason. It is never too late for you to talk to someone or feel better. Sometimes a safe space with a different perspective is necessary. Getting counseling does not mean you are crazy or out-of-control. Counsel is nothing new; it has been around for centuries. Allow yourself to be vulnerable and process things deeply.
Jill Kuca: Gottman Couples, Family, Individual
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, Gottman, SIP, CCHt, MDiv
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Overwhelmed? Stuck? Struggling to trust? Failed attempts to connect on repeat and overwhelming you? Tired of fighting with no resolution? Dealing with past relational trauma you can't break free from? Or maybe you want to find peace within? I am here to help you better connect with others, with your own sense of self, and with your personal sense of spirituality if you desire. I provide 60-90 minute sessions and longer couples and marriage intensives. Find your authentic self and discover you can be that person, love that person...and that person IS worth being loved as is. I am here to walk with folks in that journey.
Overwhelmed? Stuck? Struggling to trust? Failed attempts to connect on repeat and overwhelming you? Tired of fighting with no resolution? Dealing with past relational trauma you can't break free from? Or maybe you want to find peace within? I am here to help you better connect with others, with your own sense of self, and with your personal sense of spirituality if you desire. I provide 60-90 minute sessions and longer couples and marriage intensives. Find your authentic self and discover you can be that person, love that person...and that person IS worth being loved as is. I am here to walk with folks in that journey.
As a Christian therapist specializing in EMDR & CBT for trauma and anxiety, I help individual adults create positive coping skills to navigate anxiety and depression and process traumatic memories.
Dealing with constant worry, anxiety, or self-doubt can feel like an uphill battle! Events from your past might be affecting your day-to-day life, causing you to carry unnecessary guilt, shame, or fear. Maybe you feel like, no matter what you do, you simply aren’t good enough. Or maybe you’ve reached the end of your rope with flashbacks, nightmares, sleep issues, or anxiety attacks. No matter if you suffer from anxiety that you can’t explain or are able to trace your challenges back to specific events in your past, I am here to help you navigate from hurt to healing.
As a Christian therapist specializing in EMDR & CBT for trauma and anxiety, I help individual adults create positive coping skills to navigate anxiety and depression and process traumatic memories.
Dealing with constant worry, anxiety, or self-doubt can feel like an uphill battle! Events from your past might be affecting your day-to-day life, causing you to carry unnecessary guilt, shame, or fear. Maybe you feel like, no matter what you do, you simply aren’t good enough. Or maybe you’ve reached the end of your rope with flashbacks, nightmares, sleep issues, or anxiety attacks. No matter if you suffer from anxiety that you can’t explain or are able to trace your challenges back to specific events in your past, I am here to help you navigate from hurt to healing.
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.
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.
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.
I provide virtual telehealth therapy services for all ages from 13-100 years. Not here to judge, but to offer support and acceptance. I welcome all types of people to counseling. Come as you are! I will accept any and all issues! I enjoy getting to know you in a genuine way. I will help you to sort through life's challenges weather it is family, personal, faith, relationships, identity, grief, mood, self esteem, confidence, depression, anxiety or anything else.
I provide virtual telehealth therapy services for all ages from 13-100 years. Not here to judge, but to offer support and acceptance. I welcome all types of people to counseling. Come as you are! I will accept any and all issues! I enjoy getting to know you in a genuine way. I will help you to sort through life's challenges weather it is family, personal, faith, relationships, identity, grief, mood, self esteem, confidence, depression, anxiety or anything else.
“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.
It's the closest thing to a magic wand that I can provide for you," is a common statement I share with clients after they complete their first Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.) session- The change can happen that quick and be that impactful in one session. Of course, everyone's experience is different with therapy & A.R.T., but we can work together towards your goals using A.R.T. along with other skills based coping techniques. After 10+ of being a therapist, I've had a wide variety of clientele coming from all walks of life but have continued to come back to my favorite type of clients: moms like myself.
It's the closest thing to a magic wand that I can provide for you," is a common statement I share with clients after they complete their first Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.) session- The change can happen that quick and be that impactful in one session. Of course, everyone's experience is different with therapy & A.R.T., but we can work together towards your goals using A.R.T. along with other skills based coping techniques. After 10+ of being a therapist, I've had a wide variety of clientele coming from all walks of life but have continued to come back to my favorite type of clients: moms like myself.
“Therapy is about understanding the self that you are. But part of getting to know yourself is to unknow yourself – to let go of the limiting stories you’ve told yourself about who you are so that you aren’t trapped by them, so you can live your life and not the story you’ve been telling yourself about your life.” Lori Gottlieb. The foundation of this quote is the support and guidance I want to provide to each person that walks through my doors.
“Therapy is about understanding the self that you are. But part of getting to know yourself is to unknow yourself – to let go of the limiting stories you’ve told yourself about who you are so that you aren’t trapped by them, so you can live your life and not the story you’ve been telling yourself about your life.” Lori Gottlieb. The foundation of this quote is the support and guidance I want to provide to each person that walks through my doors.
Hi, I'm Damaris Johnson! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and I specialize in treating individuals, premarital couples and new moms. As a graduate of Mercer University School of Medicine with a Masters degree in Family Therapy, I am currently serving as the Clinical Director at The Walk of Life Counseling Center. Additionally, I am a Prepare-Enrich Facilitator as well as a Certified Trainer for counselors in the community who seek to provide premarital/marital counseling. Assisting new mothers and premarital couples is very important to me; I offer concierge services outside of normal business hours when available.
Hi, I'm Damaris Johnson! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and I specialize in treating individuals, premarital couples and new moms. As a graduate of Mercer University School of Medicine with a Masters degree in Family Therapy, I am currently serving as the Clinical Director at The Walk of Life Counseling Center. Additionally, I am a Prepare-Enrich Facilitator as well as a Certified Trainer for counselors in the community who seek to provide premarital/marital counseling. Assisting new mothers and premarital couples is very important to me; I offer concierge services outside of normal business hours when available.
I know how hard it can be to move on after grief, and trauma and the effect it has, not only you as a person but also you as a spouse, employee and friend. I currently work with clients from 18-108 with mental health issues, PTSD, trauma, and grief. I specialize in chemical dependency and I have worked with clients as young as 5. Please feel free to contact me regarding those under 18 as I may be able to make some accommodations.
I know how hard it can be to move on after grief, and trauma and the effect it has, not only you as a person but also you as a spouse, employee and friend. I currently work with clients from 18-108 with mental health issues, PTSD, trauma, and grief. I specialize in chemical dependency and I have worked with clients as young as 5. Please feel free to contact me regarding those under 18 as I may be able to make some accommodations.
Feeling stuck despite insight? Let’s work with what’s actually blocking change.
I work with thoughtful, self-aware adults who understand their patterns but still feel stuck, or who sense there is something deeper going on but are not sure how to access it yet. On the outside, things may look stable. Internally, something feels off. Patterns repeat, change does not stick, and relief feels out of reach. I help you understand and work through the deeper emotional patterns driving these cycles so you can experience more clarity, freedom, and meaningful change.
Feeling stuck despite insight? Let’s work with what’s actually blocking change.
I work with thoughtful, self-aware adults who understand their patterns but still feel stuck, or who sense there is something deeper going on but are not sure how to access it yet. On the outside, things may look stable. Internally, something feels off. Patterns repeat, change does not stick, and relief feels out of reach. I help you understand and work through the deeper emotional patterns driving these cycles so you can experience more clarity, freedom, and meaningful change.
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.
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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.