Therapists Beginning With P in South Dakota

I work with a variety of issues that include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life transitions. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. I have experience in many different settings that include outpatient, homebased, and school settings. I greatly enjoy the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when working with individuals. I have been to the Beck Institute to complete specific training in the use of CBT for treating depression. I also use techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and Mindfulness Based Therapy.

I believe therapy is a place for you to come with whatever burdens you. I will meet you there and walk with you as we, together, plan your path ahead. I often work with those who are dealing with anxiety, depression, past or current trauma, and life changes. I use many different treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I approach this work with trust building, careful assessment, and a specific plan for achieving results.

My ideal client is someone who seeks support across the developmental spectrum, from children to adolescents and adults. They may grapple with issues ranging from anxiety, self-esteem, and interpersonal challenges. Their needs encompass a safe and non-judgmental space to explore their emotions and develop coping strategies. Their ultimate goal is to attain improved mental well-being, harness their inner strengths, and cultivate the skills needed to navigate life's complexities with confidence and resilience. Their desire for growth and transformation stems from a genuine aspiration to lead a fulfilling and empowered life.

Let me pour you a cup of tea or coffee, and let’s talk. Life can be tough to manage, and we all need a safe shelter from the storm. In my practice at Tranquil Path Counseling, I provide just that. A hush, a pause. A quiet reflection to make sense of it all.

Everyone is deserving of health and happiness, sometimes we need support along the way. I believe all people have value and purpose. I have 16+ years of experience working with a comprehensive set of tools and interventions to help move toward healing.

My philosophy is to take care of the WHOLE PERSON on my couch or in the comfy chair across from me. I don't just see your "issue" or "problem" — I see you as a full and complete human who is struggling and needs some help. We all need help at times. I act as a sounding board and guide. Not a critic or a savior, but a person and your equal, to help you discover better ways of trying life a bit differently. My clients are highly motivated to invite positive change into their lives, and I thrive off using that energy to help them and YOU achieve ultimate success.

Seeking counseling for your child or adolescent can seem overwhelming. Some things are difficult to talk about. I am interested in listening to your child and family carefully and attentively. I will take the time during the first appointment to gain the information to help us determine the best method of therapy (or coaching) together. I am grateful to have received excellent training and experience, and am committed to offering the most appropriate counseling for best results. Whether it is treatment for depression, anxiety, behavior problems, social problems, grief, family conflict or something else, you are not alone.

Everyone needs help sometimes. Depression, anxiety and grief are common responses to difficulties in life. These difficulties can stem from issues such as stress, trauma or serious health concerns but there is hope!

Are you a helper? A parent? A goodhearted kid with trauma? A medical professional? A teacher? Social worker? First responder? An activist? Family of or a Service member?  Are you tired?  Do you want the world to be better? Me too! My name is Jeni Rae Peters, and I specialize in help for the helper.

“Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” (Joshua J. Marine) Everybody struggles with the challenges of life and everyone deserves a full and fruitful life. I am committed to facing these challenges with you and walking along side you to create the life that you deserve.

I have worked with all age groups with diverse backgrounds, though I specialize in culturally-centered treatment for fellow Indigenous peoples. My personal studies include extensive work on grief, depression, and anxiety through an existential lens. As such, my ideal client is one who has such presenting issues and who requires support from someone who has experienced, been treated for, and wishes to get treatment from a counselor who has a deep personal understanding of shared issues.

Life is full of changes and challenges, some of which result in experiences with depression, anxiety, and grief. Other times, our life maybe just gets a little out of focus and off balance, leaving us feeling lost and unsure about where we're at and where we're headed. These are things that we might need support with, so that we may find our way back to a path that has us healing, meeting our goals, and feeling excited about our future again.

I am a clinical social worker with specific training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, mental health interventions for patients going through fertility challenges along with perinatal and post-partum mood concerns, and patients living with chronic pain and illnesses.

As a clinician, I believe that my clients know themselves best and I am here to support them in their journey of self-exploration. My passion is to assist individuals in creating positive change in their life. I primarily assist clients in creating goals from a Cognitive Behavior Therapy perspective while pulling from Person-Centered and Solution-Focused techniques. Creating awareness in the mind-body connection is incredibly important to me as a clinician. I encourage this by creating the space for my clients to gain emotional and physical awareness in their minds and bodies.

Do you feel stuck? Have you experienced a significant loss or trauma in your life and are having a hard time moving forward? Does it feel like you can’t get ahead in life or relationships? I can help. I am experienced in working adults. Many clients have experienced complex trauma such as history of multiple abuses, childhood trauma and grief; grief and loss; other traumatic events such as single incident of abuse or accident, traumatic loss, divorce; depression; anxiety; or suicidal thoughts. Many clients want to find ways to get "unstuck" or cope with life's challenges.

We all need to feel seen and heard, especially in difficult times. Accompanying my clients in their journey in the midst of life's challenges is an honor. I work from a strength-based position, incorporating family systems orientations to help obtain and use the tools necessary to cultivate change and growth. As a marriage and family therapist I love to see families and individuals thrive and live healthy lives. I am passionate about mental health with an integrative perspective that includes mindfulness and spirituality.

It takes courage and strength to ask for help. I am honored to be trusted with your story. I believe healing and inspiration can come from a variety of sources: including creative outlets like music and art, the outdoors, spirituality and our relationships. I will honor our relationship we create with unconditional positive regard, safety, and confidentiality. I am excited to learn more about you and what you believe it is important for a person to be. I believe we will do good and meaningful work together.

I am passionate about meeting people where they are. I believe everyone is deserving of a safe space to heal and to nurture the necessary skills to approach life’s challenges. I have considerable experience providing mental health care in inpatient, outpatient, and school settings.

During the past six years of my career in the mental health field, it has been an honor to have had individuals and their families entrust me in helping them navigate life’s journey. I enjoy working with individuals who are ready and motivated for change, though also recognize what it means to be “motivated” can look different for everyone. I work collaboratively with individuals and families to develop evidence based treatment plans to address self-identified goals, often which involve symptom reduction and increased quality of life.