Therapists in South Dakota

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Life hands you all sorts of experiences that shape the lens through which you see the world. Our bodies and brains naturally adapt to these experiences, but can sometimes result in mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, and adjustment disorders. Support can help you learn to set boundaries, and work through a loss or life transition - it could be changing a pattern of behavior that is keeping you stuck. Our goal is to help you feel better so you can live better.

It is a gift to listen and lean in to each of my client’s unique stories as we navigate the difficulties and joys of life. Working with individuals, couples, and families, I seek to offer an accepting, warm, and encouraging space where people learn about, and understand themselves, in light of the world around them. Though I primarily work with teens and families, I do enjoy working with adults and couples as well. I especially enjoy counseling those who have difficulties with depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, Christian/spiritual difficulties, and behavioral issues.

I received my degree in Counseling and Psychology in Education and am a Licensed Professional Counselor-MH. I have worked with children and adolescents in individual, group and family settings for the past 24+ years. Special areas of interest include working with children and adolescents in areas related to: abuse issues, trauma, evaluations and therapy for children with sexualized behaviors, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, divorce issues, behavioral issues and adjustment issues. I also work with children, adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities.

Seeking support for yourself or a child can feel challenging. My hope is to assist you in navigating this process. When working with clients, I draw from a client-centered approach and utilize skills and techniques that best fit each client and their needs. I believe each client is the expert of their life and I strive to provide a supportive and accepting space we can explore change.

Have you ever felt so lost you don’t know which way is up? Like no matter how much you speak, no one really understands? Like it’s easier to just not say anything at all than to deal with the disappointment? My name is Erica and I am here to tell you this, I get it. Life can be hard sometimes. Seemingly impossible. I’m also here to tell you, you don’t have to go through it alone. I will meet you where you are at and walk along side you at a pace that you set and are comfortable with. My goal is to provide you with the tools and support you need to reach your goals and build the life you deserve! Because I promise you are worth it!

Your internal dissatisfaction, emptiness, anxiety, depression and loneliness are the main motivators for counseling. It could be associated with relationships, work, grief, addictions, trauma, abuse or not being heard. These patterns develop when you deny your emotional truth. When you connect with your emotional truth, you are always loving, kind and respectful to yourself, others, to things of importance and God. When you connect with your emotional truth, life becomes more enjoyable. Reasons for living, loving and exploring seem possible again. The journey and many new possibilities begins here.

I’m glad that you are here and taking the first step. It is my goal to make this process less intimating and more predictable. You can expect therapy to be messy, uncomfortable, and challenging at times. However, it balances with healing and can be so freeing. Many of my clients worry that people will reject or abandon them. They struggle with relationships (platonic or romantic) or feel like they can’t seem to have a healthy relationship no matter what they try. They often feel “different’ or disconnected from others or think that others do not understand them. They have trouble relying on family and friends or asking for help.

I am currently offering both telehealth and in person services. I have been employed as a social worker since 1992 and a psychiatric social worker since 1998. I am located in Milbank, SD and provide individual, family and group counseling. Throughout the years, I have remained very dedicated to my profession and strive to help others blossom. Please call today to schedule an appointment.

Steve Deming has been working with youth, adults and families for 25 years. He currently works for the VA as a Social Worker, with Veterans and Caregivers. His experience is in the areas of trauma, anxiety, depression and life adjustment, and he works with Veteran/caregiver adjustment issues. Steve provides guidance and direction to help people overcome life's challenges, turning these into opportunities for growth and progress. He helps those achieve top performance in sports, personal life and work life. When not working, he enjoys sports, coaching, landscaping and engaging in outdoor activities.

Life keeps on, even if it feels like you can’t. Depression, anxiety, traumas, etc. can all impact how we see ourselves and the world around us. It can be difficult to navigate life after such occurrences. My goal is to help you build the tools you need to be able to unleash your potential. I want to create a safe place for you without judgement. Together, we can collaborate to meet your mental health goals and needs.

I believe that mental health is a crucial element in living a fulfilling and satisfying life. My goal is to create a safe space where clients can feel comfortable sharing their experiences and working through the challenges they face on a daily basis. I take pride in offering a supportive environment, where my clients can learn new skills, explore new perspectives and collaborate to improve their emotional well-being. My goal is to create a space where you can come as you are, whatever that might look like on any given day. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, behavioral concerns or a traumatic eve

I offer therapy to individuals, families and couples who are hoping to make positive changes in their lives. I believe that the client is the expert in their own life and that I am there as a helpful resource to offer support, reflect on patterns of behavior that may no longer serve you, and to offer encouragement and guidance to release the painful hurt of the past while moving forward to embrace a better tomorrow.

At Ease is made of a group of mental health counselors dedicated to creating a safe environment for both clients and staff. We bring a resource to the community that can help meet the needs of those of all ages and 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 and Motivational Interviewing are my primary treatment modalities while also integrating different techniques based on your individual needs.

I work with adolescents and adults who are facing difficult times in their life. Bullying, relationships, abuse, caregiver, cancer, body image, stress, parenting, the list is never ending. I understand the troubles that bring us to therapy. Through Therapy, I am here to help work with you to uncover the root issues so that you can heal from your past, manage your present and plan for your future.

No matter what our age or stage of life, there is a lot of pressure to be more, do more, to feel a certain way, or to do things “right” the first time. I approach counseling as a team effort; working with my clients to get to know them and collaborating with them to build paths forward to feeling better in their own time. I seek to know my clients’ strengths and joys as well as their challenges, and to approach the therapy process as a journey of growth that we go on, not a destination to reach. My clients include: college students, middle and later adulthood, teens, adolescents age 11+ , and couples.

Life's detours- those moments, relationships, illnesses, or situations that are different somehow than you expected- can bring you to a place of overwhelm, frustration, worry, hopelessness, or despair. When what you have done in the past to cope is no longer helping, it may be time to reach out. What would it look like for you to be restored, renewed, and refreshed- to have vitality in life again- amidst these challenges?

First of all, I am so glad you are here. Settle in, take off your proverbial shoes, & make yourself comfortable. I'll help you unlock potential and reclaim joy in your life again. I believe in creating a safe, non-judgemental, & empathetic space to foster growth. Therapy is a co-created relationship, team effort & requires honest connection. A part of my quest to support you lies in cultivating a place for you to explore concerns honestly with humor, creativity, compassion & allow intimate emotions to emerge with safety. I enjoy working with young adults 18+, the LGBTQIA+ community & relationship concerns.