About me
I'm so glad that you are reaching out for help! I believe with all my heart that there is hope, and purpose and healing from pain. I am a Licensed Addictions counselor in South Dakota, and a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor in South Dakota and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa. I have been practicing for over 28 years working with adults and adolescents struggling with addictions and mental health issues. This is a judgement free zone! I am a Chrisitan counselor with a passion for hope and healing through the love of God and evidenced based strategies. I am experienced in 12 Step therapies, DBT and CBT. I approach counseling from an existential and spiritual perspective. We will work together to create a plan to best meet your needs and walk through the healing journey together. You are not alone!
I also have a passion for helping to develop new clinicians and to support clinicians long in the field. I have over 18 years of experience providing clinical supervision and professional development. Helpers need helpers too! So don't be afraid to admit you are struggling and ask for help! You can do this!
Together we can do what we could not do alone. Thanks for reaching out!!
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Abandonment , Codependency , Communication Problems , Control Issues , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
Services offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
SD LPC-MH LPC-MH2270
IA LMHC 111880
Reviews
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Christy is amazing even when I am having off days Christy words help me work through those tough feelings.
Christy is the first therapist I have worked with who gives me real tools to work with. She listens and understands what I'm going through. I truly feel connected to her in each session.
Christy is a caring and thoughtful therapist who gets to the heart of the matter in a kind and direct way. She truly listens to what I say and gives me good feedback and tools to use throughout my week. I highly recommend Christy, and would encourage anyone who is seeking therapy to consider Better Help.
She’s awesome!
Alten-Osmera has been terrific so far. Listens carefully and demonstrates understanding of my concerns.