EMDR Therapists in South Dakota
Rita Hansen
Counselor, LPC-MH, QMHP, LAC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
I am trained in EMDR therapy.
Evening and Saturday, online or in-person appointments are offered. My hope is to provide a sense of connection in a world where we have become disconnected from each other. I possess a genuine and strong passion for walking with others on their journey towards good mental health and meaningful, happy lives. I have two decades of experience assisting others overcome their challenges and empowering individuals to achieve their goals. I believe in providing a safe, non-judgmental environment in which to explore areas for growth.
I am trained in EMDR therapy.
Evening and Saturday, online or in-person appointments are offered. My hope is to provide a sense of connection in a world where we have become disconnected from each other. I possess a genuine and strong passion for walking with others on their journey towards good mental health and meaningful, happy lives. I have two decades of experience assisting others overcome their challenges and empowering individuals to achieve their goals. I believe in providing a safe, non-judgmental environment in which to explore areas for growth.
I am trained in EMDR.
I strive to help individuals work towards peace and balance in the complex lives we all lead. An important part of therapy that is often lost when attempting to change or in dealing with change in general is to be at peace with the process. Life has many unplanned twists and turns, and I want to help each person be able to deal with life's challenges with grace and balance.
I am trained in EMDR.
I strive to help individuals work towards peace and balance in the complex lives we all lead. An important part of therapy that is often lost when attempting to change or in dealing with change in general is to be at peace with the process. Life has many unplanned twists and turns, and I want to help each person be able to deal with life's challenges with grace and balance.
I am skilled in EMDR, Gottman couple's work, Brain spotting and person-centered therapy.
It is my passion to help people overcome life's obstacles and reach a place of peace and joy. I enjoy working with people going through life's many transitions. I also help couples of all types find ways to strengthen their relationships. I believe that everyone should have a safe space to talk about their ups and downs.
I am skilled in EMDR, Gottman couple's work, Brain spotting and person-centered therapy.
It is my passion to help people overcome life's obstacles and reach a place of peace and joy. I enjoy working with people going through life's many transitions. I also help couples of all types find ways to strengthen their relationships. I believe that everyone should have a safe space to talk about their ups and downs.
Tracy Candace Hunt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Spearfish, SD 57783
I am well versed in a variety of therapeutic interventions including Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Family/Marital Therapy Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Breathwork, Dialectical (DBT), Gottman Method, Holistic Therapy, Person-Centered, Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) and Therapeutic Journaling.
This is it! This is the life you are currently living. If you are not happy, healthy and thriving, having the relationships you need, or experiencing the success you hoped, maybe I can help. I have almost two decades of experience working with symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief and trauma as well as difficulties with parenting, relationships and professional burn-out. My primary focus is health, balance and connection.
I am well versed in a variety of therapeutic interventions including Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Family/Marital Therapy Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Breathwork, Dialectical (DBT), Gottman Method, Holistic Therapy, Person-Centered, Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) and Therapeutic Journaling.
This is it! This is the life you are currently living. If you are not happy, healthy and thriving, having the relationships you need, or experiencing the success you hoped, maybe I can help. I have almost two decades of experience working with symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief and trauma as well as difficulties with parenting, relationships and professional burn-out. My primary focus is health, balance and connection.
I specialize in sex therapy and trauma therapy, am an AASECT certified sex therapist and EMDRIA certified EMDR therapist.
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.
I specialize in sex therapy and trauma therapy, am an AASECT certified sex therapist and EMDRIA certified EMDR therapist.
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.
Jerry P. Feist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-MH, QMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aberdeen, SD 57401
I'm trained in EMDR which is recognized as an effective treatment for trauma by The World Health Organization, National Institute of Health, APA & the Veteran Administration.
I have over 35 years of experience in the combined fields of counseling and behavioral health. Counseling is offered in a safe and supportive environment, I work with you to help release unwanted patterns/beliefs, unresolved old feelings that blocking personal power. Some of my techniques include Conventional Therapy, CBT, REBT, Solution Focused Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing. Whether you are stuck in the past, struggling with life's up & downs, unsure about your future or have experience trauma. We can work together to find resolutions to your symptoms so you can experience a more fulfilling, happier and meaningful life.
I'm trained in EMDR which is recognized as an effective treatment for trauma by The World Health Organization, National Institute of Health, APA & the Veteran Administration.
I have over 35 years of experience in the combined fields of counseling and behavioral health. Counseling is offered in a safe and supportive environment, I work with you to help release unwanted patterns/beliefs, unresolved old feelings that blocking personal power. Some of my techniques include Conventional Therapy, CBT, REBT, Solution Focused Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing. Whether you are stuck in the past, struggling with life's up & downs, unsure about your future or have experience trauma. We can work together to find resolutions to your symptoms so you can experience a more fulfilling, happier and meaningful life.
Erin Meyer - Revival Counseling Services
Counselor, MS, LPC-MH, LAC, QMHP, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Erin Meyer MS, NCC, LPC-MH, LAC and QMHP provides mental health and chemical dependency counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Erin focuses on providing high-quality counseling services in Sioux Falls, SD and the surrounding area in counseling children, adolescents and adults with a variety of issues. She uses a multitude of interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in a positive, solution-focused fashion to help learn to solve their problems. I am also trained in EMDR and am certified in Postpartum mental health.
Erin Meyer MS, NCC, LPC-MH, LAC and QMHP provides mental health and chemical dependency counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Erin focuses on providing high-quality counseling services in Sioux Falls, SD and the surrounding area in counseling children, adolescents and adults with a variety of issues. She uses a multitude of interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in a positive, solution-focused fashion to help learn to solve their problems. I am also trained in EMDR and am certified in Postpartum mental health.
Pamala Topp
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP-II, QMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watertown, SD 57201
I primarily utilize CBT, DBT-informed, EMDR, Play Therapy and Expressive Arts Therapy.
My aim is to work with clients who struggle with feeling disconnected from themselves, others, and are anxious, overwhelmed, uncertain about how they are supposed to manage all the aspects of their lives. When we push our needs aside to without taking time for yourself, this can lead to frustration, resentment, anxiety, depression and stress. I work with you to be able to resolve the barriers that are keeping you from living a full and meaningful life.
I primarily utilize CBT, DBT-informed, EMDR, Play Therapy and Expressive Arts Therapy.
My aim is to work with clients who struggle with feeling disconnected from themselves, others, and are anxious, overwhelmed, uncertain about how they are supposed to manage all the aspects of their lives. When we push our needs aside to without taking time for yourself, this can lead to frustration, resentment, anxiety, depression and stress. I work with you to be able to resolve the barriers that are keeping you from living a full and meaningful life.
Kristen Ericsson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC-MH, QMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
My practice utilizes a variety of treatment modalities and interventions, based on each client's individual needs, including: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic approach, eye-movement desensitization reprocessing ( EMDR), hypnotherapy, narrative therapy, somatic techniques, client-centered, Gottman techniques, acceptance-commitment therapy.
As a licensed mental health practitioner in private practice, I meet each client and situation with openness and authenticity. My office provides a safe and welcoming space for vulnerability, healing, and personal growth. I utilize a client-centered approach combined with effective psychotherapy interventions to help clients reach their desired level of fulfillment and functioning. Combining a variety of therapeutic interventions with my holistic integrative training offers clients a personalized treatment approach to promote healing and optimal holistic health.
My practice utilizes a variety of treatment modalities and interventions, based on each client's individual needs, including: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic approach, eye-movement desensitization reprocessing ( EMDR), hypnotherapy, narrative therapy, somatic techniques, client-centered, Gottman techniques, acceptance-commitment therapy.
As a licensed mental health practitioner in private practice, I meet each client and situation with openness and authenticity. My office provides a safe and welcoming space for vulnerability, healing, and personal growth. I utilize a client-centered approach combined with effective psychotherapy interventions to help clients reach their desired level of fulfillment and functioning. Combining a variety of therapeutic interventions with my holistic integrative training offers clients a personalized treatment approach to promote healing and optimal holistic health.
Zebiba Zere
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, QMHP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
I integrate evidence-based techniques like EMDR, CBT, mindfulness, and client-centered interventions.
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.
I integrate evidence-based techniques like EMDR, CBT, mindfulness, and client-centered interventions.
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.
Tabitha Soderstrom South Dakota Trauma And Anxiety Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Watertown, SD 57201 (Online Only)
As a Christian therapist specializing in EMDR & CBT for trauma and anxiety, I help individual adults create positive coping skills to navigate anxiety and depression and process traumatic memories.
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!
As a Christian therapist specializing in EMDR & CBT for trauma and anxiety, I help individual adults create positive coping skills to navigate anxiety and depression and process traumatic memories.
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!
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My love and passion is working with military and veterans communities providing readjustment counseling for those dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and marriage & family issues. I’m a combat veteran myself and empathize with the military community.
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Yellow Brick Road Counseling and Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MH, NCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
We are trained in EMDR to address address trauma.
Life can be better! Yellow Brick Road Counseling and Therapy is a safe and comfortable place to address your concerns. Many of us carry hurt and pain for years but choosing therapy to address it helps your life to become better. With a passion for helping people through difficult times in their lives, I use a refreshing approach to address crisis, hurt, and pain. I enjoy working with all ages, individuals, couples and groups with a special interest in adolescents and young adults. I use a variety of tools to address anxiety, depression, behavior and relationship issues. Let's begin your journey to healing for a better life!
We are trained in EMDR to address address trauma.
Life can be better! Yellow Brick Road Counseling and Therapy is a safe and comfortable place to address your concerns. Many of us carry hurt and pain for years but choosing therapy to address it helps your life to become better. With a passion for helping people through difficult times in their lives, I use a refreshing approach to address crisis, hurt, and pain. I enjoy working with all ages, individuals, couples and groups with a special interest in adolescents and young adults. I use a variety of tools to address anxiety, depression, behavior and relationship issues. Let's begin your journey to healing for a better life!
Jessica L. Olson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, QMHP, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Waitlist for new clients
I have completed training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy ( EMDR) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Foundations and Skills level.
Did you know 1 in 5-7 birthing persons experience perinatal depression? Or that pregnancy and infant loss affects 1 in 4 birthing persons? We are not alone. With specialized training, I aim to help women and birthing persons feel safe, heard, and hold space while we work together to build a better life.
I have completed training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy ( EMDR) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Foundations and Skills level.
Did you know 1 in 5-7 birthing persons experience perinatal depression? Or that pregnancy and infant loss affects 1 in 4 birthing persons? We are not alone. With specialized training, I aim to help women and birthing persons feel safe, heard, and hold space while we work together to build a better life.
Natasha Auch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW-PIP, QMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scotland, SD 57059
I utilize a number of theoretical approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, strengths-based approach, family systems, EMDR, and many more.
I’ve been passionate about the mental health field since a young age. I am so excited to be working with Rising Hope Counseling in Scotland and bringing therapy services to our rural community. Life happens. I believe that no matter what happens, there is a way to work through it. There is HOPE! Starting your counseling journey is a brave first step to making positive changes in your life.
I utilize a number of theoretical approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, strengths-based approach, family systems, EMDR, and many more.
I’ve been passionate about the mental health field since a young age. I am so excited to be working with Rising Hope Counseling in Scotland and bringing therapy services to our rural community. Life happens. I believe that no matter what happens, there is a way to work through it. There is HOPE! Starting your counseling journey is a brave first step to making positive changes in your life.
Amanda K Boer
Pre-Licensed Professional, Intern, BA, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
I am training September 2024 in EMDR as well.
Hi all! I am a 2nd year MSW graduate student at USD working as an intern mental health therapist at Linking the Gap Counseling. My ideal clients are women and teen girls who are struggling or feeling as if they do not fit in. Specialty areas to process include parental/caregiver burnout, ongoing health issues, depression, anxiety, perfectionism, neurodiversity, ADHD, creative burnout, navigating health issues of children, homeschooling, attachment issues from childhood, and unexpected life disruptions. I also am happy to work with couples navigating relationship issues. My office is LGBTQ+ friendly.
I am training September 2024 in EMDR as well.
Hi all! I am a 2nd year MSW graduate student at USD working as an intern mental health therapist at Linking the Gap Counseling. My ideal clients are women and teen girls who are struggling or feeling as if they do not fit in. Specialty areas to process include parental/caregiver burnout, ongoing health issues, depression, anxiety, perfectionism, neurodiversity, ADHD, creative burnout, navigating health issues of children, homeschooling, attachment issues from childhood, and unexpected life disruptions. I also am happy to work with couples navigating relationship issues. My office is LGBTQ+ friendly.
Angie K Ostraat
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC-MH, QMHP, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
I am trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing ( EMDR), a treatment that targets specific traumatic memories and helps the brain reprocess them.
I have a passion for working with behaviorally challenging kids, their parents, and women. I enjoy the process of sorting through the outward difficult behaviors and discovering the root of their actions. I have worked with troubled teens and tweens for more than 14 years and have discovered that there is always more than meets the eye with these youngsters. The teenaged years and the few preceding years are difficult times not only for the kids, but parents and caretakers. It may seem that nothing helps manage their behaviors and emotions. I can help kids and their parents find solutions to defiant behaviors.
I am trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing ( EMDR), a treatment that targets specific traumatic memories and helps the brain reprocess them.
I have a passion for working with behaviorally challenging kids, their parents, and women. I enjoy the process of sorting through the outward difficult behaviors and discovering the root of their actions. I have worked with troubled teens and tweens for more than 14 years and have discovered that there is always more than meets the eye with these youngsters. The teenaged years and the few preceding years are difficult times not only for the kids, but parents and caretakers. It may seem that nothing helps manage their behaviors and emotions. I can help kids and their parents find solutions to defiant behaviors.
Nikki Gorman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MH, LPCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Rapid City, SD 57703 (Online Only)
Empathetic therapist offering compassion and healing; helping to build resilience through skill building, trauma work, and self-discovery. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals to explore and process behaviors, thoughts, and feelings that can lead to isolation, anger, relationship strain, anxiety, panic, depression, self-harm, and suicidal ideations. With a strengths-based approach, empowering clients to reclaim a sense of control and restore self-confidence. Specializing in trauma, religious trauma, borderline personality, anxiety, depression, sexual health, postpartum, LGBTQIA+ support, EMDR, CBT, and DBT trained.
Empathetic therapist offering compassion and healing; helping to build resilience through skill building, trauma work, and self-discovery. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals to explore and process behaviors, thoughts, and feelings that can lead to isolation, anger, relationship strain, anxiety, panic, depression, self-harm, and suicidal ideations. With a strengths-based approach, empowering clients to reclaim a sense of control and restore self-confidence. Specializing in trauma, religious trauma, borderline personality, anxiety, depression, sexual health, postpartum, LGBTQIA+ support, EMDR, CBT, and DBT trained.
I am trained in EMDR, which has been helpful to many clients.
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 am trained in EMDR, which has been helpful to many clients.
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.
Allison Parsons
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, QMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Using tailored strategies and EMDR techniques, I help clients identify their strengths, develop coping skills, and process past traumas.
My ideal client is someone seeking support across all stages of life—whether they are children, adolescents, or adults. They may be dealing with challenges such as anxiety, self-esteem issues, or interpersonal difficulties. These individuals are looking for a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and ultimately improve their mental well-being. They aspire to harness their inner strengths, gain confidence, and cultivate the resilience needed to navigate life’s complexities. Their motivation for growth and transformation comes from a deep desire to lead a fulfilling and empowered life.
Using tailored strategies and EMDR techniques, I help clients identify their strengths, develop coping skills, and process past traumas.
My ideal client is someone seeking support across all stages of life—whether they are children, adolescents, or adults. They may be dealing with challenges such as anxiety, self-esteem issues, or interpersonal difficulties. These individuals are looking for a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and ultimately improve their mental well-being. They aspire to harness their inner strengths, gain confidence, and cultivate the resilience needed to navigate life’s complexities. Their motivation for growth and transformation comes from a deep desire to lead a fulfilling and empowered life.
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EMDR Therapists
Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.