Avera Health Plans Therapists in Sioux Falls, SD
Dr. Cristina Buus
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH, NCC, QMHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Life presents challenges that can sometimes become overwhelming. I’m here to walk with you through those difficult times to help you discover your inner strengths. I believe that through providing a safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative space we make room to explore your life experiences in a meaningful way that will strengthen your ability to cope.
Life presents challenges that can sometimes become overwhelming. I’m here to walk with you through those difficult times to help you discover your inner strengths. I believe that through providing a safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative space we make room to explore your life experiences in a meaningful way that will strengthen your ability to cope.
I am a dedicated licensed therapist committed to supporting you on your journey towards healing and personal growth. With over 15 of experience working in outpatient, homebased, school and hospital settings, I have worked with a variety of clients seeking to make positive changes in their lives. I specialize in creating a safe and compassionate space where you can explore challenges, gain insights, and discover effective coping strategies.
I am a dedicated licensed therapist committed to supporting you on your journey towards healing and personal growth. With over 15 of experience working in outpatient, homebased, school and hospital settings, I have worked with a variety of clients seeking to make positive changes in their lives. I specialize in creating a safe and compassionate space where you can explore challenges, gain insights, and discover effective coping strategies.
Mission: Specializing in ASD and Neurodiversity, I assist and guide to relieve mental discomfort & improve well-being. I provide support in a safe environment for individuals to gain the skills that allow them to interact in the world surrounding them. I specialize in autism, trauma, sexual behaviors, anxiety, adoption and families affected by these. I want you to succeed. My experience is professional and personal. I understand how frustrating and difficult life gets. I mostly work with adults, assisting them in navigating the daily life. I've helped adults work through anxiety, depression, & trauma.
Mission: Specializing in ASD and Neurodiversity, I assist and guide to relieve mental discomfort & improve well-being. I provide support in a safe environment for individuals to gain the skills that allow them to interact in the world surrounding them. I specialize in autism, trauma, sexual behaviors, anxiety, adoption and families affected by these. I want you to succeed. My experience is professional and personal. I understand how frustrating and difficult life gets. I mostly work with adults, assisting them in navigating the daily life. I've helped adults work through anxiety, depression, & trauma.
Alyssa Howe
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH, LAC, QMHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
Anne Marie Goraj-McDade
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MH, LPCC
Verified Verified
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
I am a licensed mental health therapist. I work primarily with adolescents and adults, using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to address emotions and ineffective thoughts. I support my clients to gain a deeper awareness and acceptance of themselves. As a Certified Yoga Therapist, I journey with my clients as they gain self awareness of their body, mind and spirit.
I am a licensed mental health therapist. I work primarily with adolescents and adults, using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to address emotions and ineffective thoughts. I support my clients to gain a deeper awareness and acceptance of themselves. As a Certified Yoga Therapist, I journey with my clients as they gain self awareness of their body, mind and spirit.
Elly Keller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MH, NCC
Verified Verified
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
It is often difficult to explain exactly what therapy is and to best describe a therapist's approach. I like to think of therapy as looking at what has scraped you up emotionally, cleaning out that wound, and then healing so you can live a healthier and happier life. As to my approach clients, parents, and coworkers have described me as honest, kind, compassionate, nonjudgmental, interpersonal, solution focused, collaborative, and someone who will call you on your crap.
It is often difficult to explain exactly what therapy is and to best describe a therapist's approach. I like to think of therapy as looking at what has scraped you up emotionally, cleaning out that wound, and then healing so you can live a healthier and happier life. As to my approach clients, parents, and coworkers have described me as honest, kind, compassionate, nonjudgmental, interpersonal, solution focused, collaborative, and someone who will call you on your crap.
Megan Engdahl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CSW-PIP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
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 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.
Laura Patzlaff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW-PIP, QMHP
Verified Verified
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
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.
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.
I strive to create a strong therapeutic relationship with children and families to improve overall functioning with the use of play therapy techniques. As a supervisee actively pursuing licensure for LMFT and RPT, I am passionate about utilizing play therapy techniques to promote growth for all children. I have completed training for EMDR therapy in which I can utilize with children who have traumatic experiences. I enjoy providing opportunities for parent and sibling involvement to enhance the family system as a whole. I strive to help children reach their full potential through fostering courage to face life’s various challenges.
I strive to create a strong therapeutic relationship with children and families to improve overall functioning with the use of play therapy techniques. As a supervisee actively pursuing licensure for LMFT and RPT, I am passionate about utilizing play therapy techniques to promote growth for all children. I have completed training for EMDR therapy in which I can utilize with children who have traumatic experiences. I enjoy providing opportunities for parent and sibling involvement to enhance the family system as a whole. I strive to help children reach their full potential through fostering courage to face life’s various challenges.
Choosing a therapist is a courageous step towards self-discovery and healing. With empathy and understanding, I am dedicated to meeting you where you are. My approach focuses on fostering deeper self-awareness, acceptance, and nurturing healthier relationships. In our sessions, you'll find a safe space to explore your personal experiences and honor your narrative. Nurturing ourselves starts with reconnecting with past wounds, especially from childhood. By emphasizing the brain-body connection, I help integrate all aspects of yourself, including emotional complexities and life challenges.
Choosing a therapist is a courageous step towards self-discovery and healing. With empathy and understanding, I am dedicated to meeting you where you are. My approach focuses on fostering deeper self-awareness, acceptance, and nurturing healthier relationships. In our sessions, you'll find a safe space to explore your personal experiences and honor your narrative. Nurturing ourselves starts with reconnecting with past wounds, especially from childhood. By emphasizing the brain-body connection, I help integrate all aspects of yourself, including emotional complexities and life challenges.
Paula Lain Counseling Co.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PIP
Verified Verified
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
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.
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.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CSW-PIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
I am passionate and committed to serving children ages 4-12 experiencing a variety of mental health needs. My goal is to help children and their parents make connections between difficult behaviors and their underlying causes, and help them implement interventions that fit and work well for the family. I work from a person centered approach, providing strength-based care to help children and families address challenges in a way that meets each person’s unique needs. I also believe that play is the language of children, and use both directive and non-directive play therapy techniques to address struggles and difficult topics.
I am passionate and committed to serving children ages 4-12 experiencing a variety of mental health needs. My goal is to help children and their parents make connections between difficult behaviors and their underlying causes, and help them implement interventions that fit and work well for the family. I work from a person centered approach, providing strength-based care to help children and families address challenges in a way that meets each person’s unique needs. I also believe that play is the language of children, and use both directive and non-directive play therapy techniques to address struggles and difficult topics.
Our lives can often feel like someone else is reading a choose-your-own-adventure book, with each turn of the page dictated by external forces. Have you felt this way? Stuck, isolated, or overwhelmed by life’s challenges? Perhaps anxiety, major life transitions, family stress, or boundary issues have left you seeking support. You’re not alone, and I’m here to help guide you to reclaim your agency and responsibility, empowering you to choose your story with intention and purpose.
Our lives can often feel like someone else is reading a choose-your-own-adventure book, with each turn of the page dictated by external forces. Have you felt this way? Stuck, isolated, or overwhelmed by life’s challenges? Perhaps anxiety, major life transitions, family stress, or boundary issues have left you seeking support. You’re not alone, and I’m here to help guide you to reclaim your agency and responsibility, empowering you to choose your story with intention and purpose.
Christopher J. Pudwill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW, PIP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
I graduated from the University of South Dakota with my Master of Social Work degree. Throughout my career I have enjoyed working with a variety of clients and have experience with children, adolescents and adults in group, couples and individual therapy. My career has given me the opportunity to work in both inpatient and outpatient settings along with providing telehealth therapy services to individuals across SD.
I graduated from the University of South Dakota with my Master of Social Work degree. Throughout my career I have enjoyed working with a variety of clients and have experience with children, adolescents and adults in group, couples and individual therapy. My career has given me the opportunity to work in both inpatient and outpatient settings along with providing telehealth therapy services to individuals across SD.
Currently Accepting New Clients! Are you feeling stuck? Are you looking for support to help you sort out your thoughts and feelings? Perhaps you are grieving losses in life or looking to increase courage to handle challenges. In therapy, we’ll work together to help you heal, gain clarity, and achieve goals.
Currently Accepting New Clients! Are you feeling stuck? Are you looking for support to help you sort out your thoughts and feelings? Perhaps you are grieving losses in life or looking to increase courage to handle challenges. In therapy, we’ll work together to help you heal, gain clarity, and achieve goals.
Amy Roth
Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC-MH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sioux Falls, SD 57110 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Amy Roth. I am an LPC-MH (Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health) and graduated with my Masters in Counseling and Human Resource Development from SDSU in 2007. I have been working in the counseling field for well over 15 years and I have experience with all ages covering a wide range of issues. In today's world, therapists need to be adaptable and meet our clients where they are. This means, I offer anything from in-person sessions to HIPAA compliant video or phone system to protect your confidential information. At this time, in person sessions are very limited.
Hello, my name is Amy Roth. I am an LPC-MH (Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health) and graduated with my Masters in Counseling and Human Resource Development from SDSU in 2007. I have been working in the counseling field for well over 15 years and I have experience with all ages covering a wide range of issues. In today's world, therapists need to be adaptable and meet our clients where they are. This means, I offer anything from in-person sessions to HIPAA compliant video or phone system to protect your confidential information. At this time, in person sessions are very limited.
Ian Stromberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC-MH, QMHP
Verified Verified
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Do you have more questions than answers, feeling lost or overwhelmed? Are sadness, anxiety, anger, shame, grief, or guilt preventing you from accomplishing even the simplest tasks? You might be coping in harmful ways, just to feel something—or to feel nothing at all. Or perhaps you're seeking to rediscover yourself amidst a significant life transition like retirement, graduation, divorce, marriage, or starting a new job.
Do you have more questions than answers, feeling lost or overwhelmed? Are sadness, anxiety, anger, shame, grief, or guilt preventing you from accomplishing even the simplest tasks? You might be coping in harmful ways, just to feel something—or to feel nothing at all. Or perhaps you're seeking to rediscover yourself amidst a significant life transition like retirement, graduation, divorce, marriage, or starting a new job.
Brooke Leonard Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, QMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Accepting new clients! Whether its time to heal from the past, improve your relationship, or begin a new chapter, therapy is often the key to a way forward. It is never too late to have the life you imagine. No matter what you have been through, with treatment, you can live in a way that feels better. I'm here to help. Avera, Sanford and Blue Cross Blue Shield accepted.
Accepting new clients! Whether its time to heal from the past, improve your relationship, or begin a new chapter, therapy is often the key to a way forward. It is never too late to have the life you imagine. No matter what you have been through, with treatment, you can live in a way that feels better. I'm here to help. Avera, Sanford and Blue Cross Blue Shield accepted.
James Cady
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, MA, LPC-MH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
I believe that everyone has the innate ability to change. No matter how long you have have struggled with a challenge or difficulty change is possible! I work from a systemic approach and meet every client where they are. I tailor all services toward the needs of the individual and I look forward to working with you.
I believe that everyone has the innate ability to change. No matter how long you have have struggled with a challenge or difficulty change is possible! I work from a systemic approach and meet every client where they are. I tailor all services toward the needs of the individual and I look forward to working with you.
Jennifer Walker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, QMHP, ACT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
I believe success in therapy is linked to the importance of building a strong therapeutic alliance with clients. I achieve this relationship through a non-judgmental, gentle demeanor, and compassionate approach. My passion is working with people who may feel overlooked, forgotten, or left out. I love working with a variety of clients through the lifespan; with those needing support, help finding life purpose, and strengthening communication and relationships. I am also passionate about serving Autistic individuals, parents who have children with disabilities, adolescents, and navigating and managing positive coping skills.
I believe success in therapy is linked to the importance of building a strong therapeutic alliance with clients. I achieve this relationship through a non-judgmental, gentle demeanor, and compassionate approach. My passion is working with people who may feel overlooked, forgotten, or left out. I love working with a variety of clients through the lifespan; with those needing support, help finding life purpose, and strengthening communication and relationships. I am also passionate about serving Autistic individuals, parents who have children with disabilities, adolescents, and navigating and managing positive coping skills.
