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While I've worked with a wide spectrum of clients over the years the best fit client in my practice is a person between 0-25 who has difficulty with anxiety and/or relationships whether that is family or intimate in nature. Goals related to these difficulties are often managing anxiety, increasing coping skills, improving family relationships, and processing trauma if present. I have training in Theraplay which is an attachment focused modality which engages both child and caregiver to increase secure attachment which in turn decreases undesirable behaviors. Additionally, I am trained in EMDR.

It is my belief that the client most often needs to be heard and supported in a non judgemental and gracious environment. The majority of the population has problems in some shape or form, but what the majority does not have is a safe space to resolve them. Whether it is something traumatic or something thats been bothering you in a relationship, there is no problem too big or small for the connection between myself and the client. The goal is to use this safe and benevolent space to take back control over the difficulties that life throws at you.

I am currently on maternity leave but will return and be able to accept new clients in July. My approach to being a therapist is to be there for a client, much like I would be there for a friend. I enjoy offering support, empathy and a neutral, unbiased perspective. I prefer sessions to be led by my client but am comfortable with providing direction when needed. When appropriate, I like to be a mirror to help a client to gain a different perspective or see a situation in a different way. If a client would like, I will guide them in exploring life experiences that may be contributing to current challenges.

Krysta is Breakthrough’s Clinical Director and a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor. Krysta has been providing clinical mental health counseling in the Sioux Falls area since 2012 and has a passion for working with adolescents and their families.

I take a wholeness approach to wellness and help empower clients to use their strengths and abilities to achieve their goals and lead the lives they desire. Some of my areas of expertise include working with issues related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, relationships, women’s health, stress management, trauma, grief, postpartum depression/anxiety and more.

I strive to be available for clients that are looking for acceptance, care and therapeutic insight. My goal is to walk with individuals that desire to know more about themselves and can ultimately become their own therapist, to know themselves fully and completely, as anyone can. As any human, you may struggle with interpersonal relationships and/or the inner workings of self. We all have a journey to experience and a story to tell about it. I am here to help navigate the journey, identify the adventure, and tell the story.

Have you felt pulled in different directions as you navigate life? The experiences, events, and relationships we encounter along our journey are unique to us, and influence who we are, and how we show up in relationships today. I believe a trusting therapeutic relationship is the first step in beginning your healing journey. I offer a unique and integrative approach to healing, and work with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in navigating the complexities of marital/family conflict, trauma, infertility, anxiety, and eating disorders.

You were created to grow, thrive, and live an abundant life. However, we are sometimes faced with difficult circumstances in life; which explains why we are tempted to find ways to avoid, check out and numb our emotions. My passion is in helping you unpack and sort through the challenges you are facing; whether it’s regarding a past experience, your everyday life, fears about the future or something more devastating.

I'm so happy you are here and am proud of you for taking the first step in your journey of choosing a therapist. I know this can be a scary experience and I am here to tell you that you do not have to go through this process alone. My goal is to work alongside you to help you to recognize the importance of embracing grace for yourself. Once you give yourself the grace to acknowledge your feelings, the tough times you are going through, the past experiences that have shaped you, the stressors you are experiencing and more; we are able to begin to heal and grow. Whatever you are feeling, those feelings are valid.

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. At this time, I have daytime/weekday availability!