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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.
Working with individuals in all walks of life has been my life's calling. I feel most drawn to those that are anywhere from adolescence to adulthood navigating any number of life's changes. The changes that we experience are not always within our control or ones that we would wish on anyone. This is why I feel particularly drawn to those that have experienced trauma in any of its forms, from war, to abuse and those that have experienced grief and loss. Walking with clients as they navigate their path through life to find what works best for them is a powerful experience that i feel particularly privileged to be able to be a part of.
Working with individuals in all walks of life has been my life's calling. I feel most drawn to those that are anywhere from adolescence to adulthood navigating any number of life's changes. The changes that we experience are not always within our control or ones that we would wish on anyone. This is why I feel particularly drawn to those that have experienced trauma in any of its forms, from war, to abuse and those that have experienced grief and loss. Walking with clients as they navigate their path through life to find what works best for them is a powerful experience that i feel particularly privileged to be able to be a part of.
Potential clients struggling with depression and anxiety, difficulty with traumatic events, and those who are having marital/premarital problems all have one common denominator which is the relationships that surround them. Symptoms such as these are just that; a symptom. The problem's root lies within the system of relationships that surround them. I intend to help you to understand these issues and how they become problems, and to provide a safe, therapeutic environment to discuss them in detail.
Potential clients struggling with depression and anxiety, difficulty with traumatic events, and those who are having marital/premarital problems all have one common denominator which is the relationships that surround them. Symptoms such as these are just that; a symptom. The problem's root lies within the system of relationships that surround them. I intend to help you to understand these issues and how they become problems, and to provide a safe, therapeutic environment to discuss them in detail.
Transitions can be difficult. The decision to change is both challenging and rewarding. I provide an atmosphere of confidentiality, warmth and respect where you can ask questions and explore solutions. I will listen and provide tools to help you. We can address difficulties in your work, home and social settings. Therapy offers you a supportive place where you can process your experiences, gain perspective and make decisions that help you move forward.
Transitions can be difficult. The decision to change is both challenging and rewarding. I provide an atmosphere of confidentiality, warmth and respect where you can ask questions and explore solutions. I will listen and provide tools to help you. We can address difficulties in your work, home and social settings. Therapy offers you a supportive place where you can process your experiences, gain perspective and make decisions that help you move forward.
Crosby Skipper
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH, RPT, NCC, QMHP
Verified Verified
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential and feel good about life.
I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential and feel good about life.
My approach to counseling combines a real, straightforward style with sensitivity and intuition, balanced with practicality and tangibility. I am dedicated to equipping you with effective tools and practices that you will that leads to tangible change, healing, and growth in your life. Navigating the pain of the loss of a loved one, breakups/divorce, marital conflict, struggling in parenting, and trauma. Addressing relationship issues, self-esteem, self-doubt, and confusion with guidance, encouragement, and clarity. This journey is not temporary but is a pathway to lasting change, profound healing, and personal growth.
My approach to counseling combines a real, straightforward style with sensitivity and intuition, balanced with practicality and tangibility. I am dedicated to equipping you with effective tools and practices that you will that leads to tangible change, healing, and growth in your life. Navigating the pain of the loss of a loved one, breakups/divorce, marital conflict, struggling in parenting, and trauma. Addressing relationship issues, self-esteem, self-doubt, and confusion with guidance, encouragement, and clarity. This journey is not temporary but is a pathway to lasting change, profound healing, and personal growth.
Alyssa Howe
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH, LAC, QMHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
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.
Zebiba Zere
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, QMHP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Accepting New Clients! Discovering the right therapist can be the key to embracing your journey of growth and healing with confidence. With experience assisting clients through a diverse array of challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem struggles, family conflicts, communication hurdles, and trauma, I'm here to offer compassionate support tailored to your unique needs.
Accepting New Clients! Discovering the right therapist can be the key to embracing your journey of growth and healing with confidence. With experience assisting clients through a diverse array of challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem struggles, family conflicts, communication hurdles, and trauma, I'm here to offer compassionate support tailored to your unique needs.
Alicia Hagstrom
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH, LAC, CRC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Waitlist for new clients
“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.
Alyssa Petersen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MH, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
“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.
“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.
Jason VanRuler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MH, QMHP, CSAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
I specialize in working with clients seeking to better understand themselves and foster deeper connections in their relationships. Many of my clients find themselves excelling at many areas of their life while still feeling alone, discontent, and disconnected. This can lead to destructive behaviors as well as depression, anxiety, and addiction. Through a holistic approach, we will get to the heart of the matter and begin to identify and build a life that has more happiness, connection, and contentment. Sessions are a curated experience and conducted with the utmost discretion and regard for confidentiality.
I specialize in working with clients seeking to better understand themselves and foster deeper connections in their relationships. Many of my clients find themselves excelling at many areas of their life while still feeling alone, discontent, and disconnected. This can lead to destructive behaviors as well as depression, anxiety, and addiction. Through a holistic approach, we will get to the heart of the matter and begin to identify and build a life that has more happiness, connection, and contentment. Sessions are a curated experience and conducted with the utmost discretion and regard for confidentiality.
Nikki Roth
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH, LAC, LPCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Waitlist for new clients
I believe Forrest Gump said it best when he stated "Life is like a box of chocolates"-as life can be sweet and enjoyable; but it can also be bitter and painful. It can definitely send us on emotional roller coaster rides that are not fun. My approach to working with mental health is to meet people where they are and provide individualized care. It's about building and fostering relationships for growth. Similar to the analogy of chocolates, I believe every individual is unique and present with their own life experiences. Thus, there is no one size fits all, & mental health does not fit in a box.
I believe Forrest Gump said it best when he stated "Life is like a box of chocolates"-as life can be sweet and enjoyable; but it can also be bitter and painful. It can definitely send us on emotional roller coaster rides that are not fun. My approach to working with mental health is to meet people where they are and provide individualized care. It's about building and fostering relationships for growth. Similar to the analogy of chocolates, I believe every individual is unique and present with their own life experiences. Thus, there is no one size fits all, & mental health does not fit in a box.
Sioux River Mental Health Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH, LAC, QMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Looking for a professional to help you navigate your way through difficult times? Do you need someone that will listen to your story in a non-judgmental way? I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health; a Licensed Addiction Counselor, and a Qualified Mental Health Professional. I have over 20 years of experience helping people just like you in situations just like yours. I'd like the opportunity to listen to what's on your mind. If you suffer from anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder I'd like to help you. If you have issues in your marriage or struggle with parenting difficult children, we should talk now!
Looking for a professional to help you navigate your way through difficult times? Do you need someone that will listen to your story in a non-judgmental way? I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health; a Licensed Addiction Counselor, and a Qualified Mental Health Professional. I have over 20 years of experience helping people just like you in situations just like yours. I'd like the opportunity to listen to what's on your mind. If you suffer from anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder I'd like to help you. If you have issues in your marriage or struggle with parenting difficult children, we should talk now!
Krystal Lohff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW-PIP, QMHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
I feel fortunate to have the experiences that I have had in working with a diverse group of individuals with various stories. I am able to build rapport quickly, making the client feel comfortable, and can assist in guiding the client in meeting their goals. I bring a unique experience as I look at the whole person to explore what all is, or has impacted them. We don't focus on disease management but strive to focus on overall wellness-mind, body, and soul. I enjoy helping clients find passion again in their life and to truly start living life-not just surviving each day. This is only a chapter of your life. Let's write a new one.
I feel fortunate to have the experiences that I have had in working with a diverse group of individuals with various stories. I am able to build rapport quickly, making the client feel comfortable, and can assist in guiding the client in meeting their goals. I bring a unique experience as I look at the whole person to explore what all is, or has impacted them. We don't focus on disease management but strive to focus on overall wellness-mind, body, and soul. I enjoy helping clients find passion again in their life and to truly start living life-not just surviving each day. This is only a chapter of your life. Let's write a new one.
Christian Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and 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. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
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. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.