Eclectic Therapists in Brookings County, SD

Life offers ample opportunity to learn from adversity and other life experiences. My goal is to help guide you through accepting loss or change while transforming into a stronger overall person. To personalize and individualize care, I work from an eclectic, humanistic approach, including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, art therapy, and other techniques while offering a safe, nonjudgemental healing space. Working in this field since 2006 has allowed me to further my education and licensure to provide quality care to individuals with a wide range of mental health, addiction, and life issues.

I help people who are feeling anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, or plagued by old or new "stuff". I love working with those who are ready for a change in their life, whether that be with their mood, behaviors, thoughts, or relationships. I've had the opportunity to work with and help many who identify as feeling anxious, depressed, struggling with relationships or communication, or those looking to overcome current or past trauma. I have witnessed these persons work through their struggles and live healthy, happy lives full of meaning. I am steady, yet compassionate and am committed to my client's healing.

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.

With over 20 years of experience in private practice, I have had the privilege of hearing many life stories, and each one is uniquely personal. I believe that each individual holds their own answers to their life struggles and that we all need a safe person to help us uncover those answers at times. I am proud that my profession has discovered amazing ways to help with the process of relieving symptoms of depression or anxieties that can affect our lives. I value creating a positive, safe environment and look forward to hearing the stories yet to come.

I provide virtual telehealth therapy services for all ages from 13-100 years. Not here to judge, but to offer support and acceptance. I welcome all types of people to counseling. Come as you are! I will accept any and all issues! I enjoy getting to know you in a genuine way. I will help you to sort through life's challenges weather it is family, personal, faith, relationships, identity, grief, mood, self esteem, confidence, depression, anxiety or anything else.

Clients who find my services helpful oftentimes have been experiencing low mood and a general dissatisfaction with life. Sometime self-care has been lacking and they are isolated. Some just feel that things should be different but feel helpless to make changes, or have tried over and over with no clear results. They want and need to feel better and are looking to feel they can manage the day without overwhelming fear or crippling anxiety.

Scott Wiley is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of South Dakota and nationally certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. He is also an ordained minister of The Wesleyan Church denomination and has over 30 years of pastoral experience. Scott has been trained from both secular and Christian perspectives and has nearly 20 years of clinical experience in both realms. Based on the goals you to the table, I draw heavily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, including its offshoots, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Accepting new clients! Are you feeling weighed down by past experiences? I understand how trauma, stress, and relationships can impact every aspect of your life. Let's talk about it. My approach is relational and person-centered within a trauma and neurodiversity informed framework. I prioritize meeting each individual where they are to listen, connect, and guide while helping you overcome challenges and reach your goals. I provide a caring, non-judgmental space where you can feel seen, heard, and understood. Together we will work to develop positive, healthy relationships with self and others and feel satisfied in your life.

I love to help people of all ages explore and achieve their fullest potential. Whether or not you are ready to make a life change you are thinking about, I can help put things in perspective, provide validation of the steps you are already taking, and move you forward to a better life. My 23 years of experience helps me to be versatile in my approach to you, and I can tailor therapy to what you need or are seeking.

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.

Every person is capable of reaching their full potential and living a healthy, balanced and fulfilling life. If you are struggling, psychotherapy provides a broad set of tools to achieve those goals. I offer comprehensive mental health service am committed to providing healing and restoration to for those experiencing personal, relational, sexual, and psychological issues. I am committed to helping individuals through a direct therapeutic approach that is tailored for every client. Couples therapy allows individuals to work through relationship dynamics, conflict, and stressors while improving communication and shared intimacy.

During a first session, clients often comment how easy it is to talk to me. My priority is for you to get something out of our time together that impacts your daily life. This includes, but is not limited to: increased sense of security and self esteem; a more clear vision about your life (past, present, future); decreased symptoms related to anxiety/depression and past trauma; and an awareness of and influence over destructive patterns in your life. And for those seeking relationship counseling: better communication and renewed intimacy with your partner or spouse leading to enhanced satisfaction in family life.

You're feeling stuck. Perhaps you know what’s holding you back and haven't been at a place in life to address it, or maybe you’re just overwhelmed by all life keeps throwing at you. Either way, it's hard and it keeps getting harder. You've been thinking about reaching out for a while, but the timing has never seemed right. But now, it's easier than ever. You have options. You can meet with a counselor in their office, or if time or geography is an issue, you can access most counselors from your home on your computer, tablet or phone. It's time.

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.

Making the decision to come to therapy can be scary. I offer a safe place to for you to express what is happening for you as you are listened to. Life changes, illness, transitions and knowing your needs are not being met cause a variety of emotional turmoil. I can help with direction and finding what will enhance your life by identifying how to move forward once again. Through talk therapy and setting goals we will be able to identify how you can live in peace and happiness. Call to schedule to begin a healing journey for your future. Come to strengthen, change and RENEW, you.

I approach therapy and treatment of individuals, couples, groups and families in a manner consistent with principles of integrity, cooperation and connectedness. I am dedicated to assisting individuals in improving the quality of their lives and in addressing mental health and substance use disorders with compassion.