Therapists serving clients in South Dakota

Becky Cornell-Marsich

South Dakota

BA, MS, LPC

Hello! My name is Becky Cornell-Marsich, and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor through the state of South Dakota. I'm so happy that you have made a decision to try something different in your life--I hope that I can be of help to you in your journey to reaching your goals and finding your happiness! I received my education from the University of Wyoming, first with a B.A. in secondary education, and then a M.S. in Counseling. I have experience working with college students, and I also have experience working with single parents. I have worked with peop...

Kristy Zink

South Dakota

LMHC, LPC

Hello! I am a licensed mental health counselor in the State of Iowa and South Dakota. After I obtained my Master's degree, I started my career at a community agency providing counseling to clients struggling with substance abuse and problem gambling. Most recently, I have been working with young adults struggling with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, and stress management. My appoach as a therapist is client- centered; you will be directly involved in your therapeutic decisions. I utilize cognitive behavioral (CBT) therapy techniques as well as solution focused te...

Tracy Hunt

South Dakota

LPC-MH

As a therapist I work from a strength based, solution focused model. We are all living and writing the story of our lives and people often seek out the help of a therapist when they get stuck somewhere in the process. I believe in forward momentum and taking action to propel life forward. My professional background is extensive. I have worked with couples, parents and individuals. I have done outpatient therapy and work on a college campus with young adults. I love working with people as they overcome obstacles and create the life they want for themselves.

Janet Huff

South Dakota

MA, LPC

Life can present us with challenges that are beyond our control. Sometimes we may find it hard to cope with certain events. Relationships may be strained, poor health may arise, or jobs may be difficult to deal with. We may also struggle with grief or the loss of a relationship. In any of these types of events, we may feel alone and not know what to do to feel better. If you find yourself at this place right now, you are not alone. We all experience feelings of sadness or increased stress at different times of our lives. Sometimes we struggle with finding t...

Christine Mezza

South Dakota

LPC ,NBCCH ,BC-TMH

While I work with clients of all ages and a wide variety of issues, I particularly enjoy working with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, and adjustment issues, and helping survivors of trauma to heal and to flourish. While I do not impose my beliefs on clients, I am a Christian and willingly deal with spiritual matters that clients may bring to counseling. I am also a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, and assist clients with smoking cessation, weight loss, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem to name just a few, using this modality. In addition, I am a Ce...

Holly Trimble

South Dakota

MSW,LCSW

Welcome to Better Help! You've taken a huge step, and I'm sure you're wondering how this works and whether it's the right fit for you. My name is Holly Trimble, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of South Dakota. I earned my Master of Social Work degree from Florida State University in 2011, however I have worked with clients in the field of social work since 2000. I've worked in many different settings with individuals and families who have a variety of personal issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, family problems, trauma/abuse, add...

Emmanuel Nwala

South Dakota

PhD, LPC

I come from a multicultural background and adopt a multicultural mindset in working with clients. I have worked with clients from diverse backgrounds, and clients presenting with different behavioral and mental health problems. I tailor my therapy technique based on client's presenting problem so that I am able to meet the client's needs in therapy. I am experienced in the use of cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, dialectic behavioral therapy etc. I stay engaged with the client through out t...

Michelle Seten

South Dakota

LCSW

Welcome! My name is Michelle and I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker in the state of South Dakota. I earned my Master of Social Work degree in 2018 from the University of South Dakota, where I also earned my BSW. I have primarily worked with children and adolescents with severe behavioral issues, history of trauma, abuse, neglect, etc. However, in recent years I have worked more with parents and families as a whole. I want my clients to feel comfortable, safe and accepted whenever they speak with me. Acceptance and understanding is very important to me when wo...

Anne Quast

South Dakota

LPC

I am a licensed professional counselor with over 9 years of experience working as a therapist in both mental health centers and private practice. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety and substance abuse. I also help people who have experienced past trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is positive and curious. I believe in treating everyone with sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic therapy and Eye Movement Desen...

Dr. Keley Smith-Keller

South Dakota

Ed.D.,LPC,CCC

I am a licensed professional counselor for the State of South Dakota and a Certified Career Counselor through the National Career Development Association, with more than 20 years of experience working with individuals and groups. I empower people to make life and career choices that help them flourish. I have a master's degree in counseling and a doctorate in adult and higher education. I have worked with adults in higher education settings, as they adjust to college, manage relationships and anxiety, and make satisfying career choices. My approach combines na...

Savanna Martin

South Dakota

M.S.,LPC,LAC

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Addiction Counselor with over seven years of experience. I have worked with individuals with a broad range of concerns including addiction, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, ADHD/ADD, PTSD, relationship issues, stress, and more. I have also helped people with a history of abuse. My counseling style is relaxed. I believe you are the expert of yourself. You know yourself better than anyone else. That's why I see our therapeutic relationship as a collaborative experience. Sometimes it helps ...

Christina Janis

South Dakota

LPC-MH,QMHP

It is exciting to be a part of your healing journey. I have worked in a clinical setting for the past six years. Prior to that I worked primarily in Human Resources. I have enjoyed working with the ages of four to 84 and all ages in between. In the clinical setting I have provided individual, family and group counseling. The concerns of my clients included: depression, anxiety, self-harm/suicidal behavior, bereavement, psychotic episode, family conflict, substance abuse/dependence, trauma work (physical/sexual/mental abuse) of women, men and children. I also have ...

Dr. Frances VanBockel

South Dakota

APRN, MS,LPC-MH,PhD

Hi. My name is Dr. VanBockel and I’m a licensed mental health counselor. I have a PhD in health psychology and I have been working with all ages for over 20 years. I have worked with adolescents, adults, couples and families. My strength when helping people is helping them identify their strengths to improve quality of life by managing their anxiety, panic, depression, grief/loss, family issues, stages of life transitions and other challenges such as trauma and life stressors. I believe that it is my role to support you and help you look at options to deal wit...

Lesley Dzintars

South Dakota

LPC-MH,QMHP,CBT

I believe therapy is a valuable tool to expand self awareness and learn strategies to address problems and create the life we desire. I have over 20 years of experience treating major mental illness. I also have experience with relationship issues, life transitions, substance use, stress management, self growth and more. Our beliefs and our thinking patterns shape our life experience. When we understand how thoughts generate feelings; we are empowered to deal with life's challenges. Life is a journey and along the way we learn from each other and from our experien...

Cory Nelson

South Dakota

MS,LPC

I am a professional counselor licensed in South Dakota. I have over 20 years of experience. I have worked with clients ranging in age from 3 to 85 and have assisted clients as they work on their concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting issues, relationship issues, loss and grief, and addiction. Years ago, I became a fan of the superhero, Spider-Man. His guiding philosophy is “With great power comes great responsibility.” I adhere to this philosophy in counseling. I treat others with respect and compassion. I understand the journey of coun...

Nancy Loken

South Dakota

MS,LAC,LPC

I am a Licensed Addiction Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of South Dakota. I have 11 years of experience . I provide both individual and couples counseling In working with addiction I believe that it is important to address not only the addiction, but the cause the addiction, as typically there is also a mental health disorder. In addition to working with addiction I also work with individuals with anxiety, depression, grief, self esteem, and anger management and trauma. I provide couples counseling, focusing on communication, conflict ...

Cheryl Feiock

South Dakota

LPCMH,QMHP,CCMHC

I am an Independently Licensed Professional Counselor who has been in the counseling field since December of 2004. My work with clients includes, depression, anxiety, trauma, criminal thinking, anger management, parenting struggles, relationship struggles (including partners, friends, coworkers, etc.), Spectrum Disorder with support for family members, ADHD and family support, emotional regulation, behavior control, and many other struggles. I also have an extensive background in Foster Care and trauma. I am a strong advocate for the people I work with and bel...

Kelli Means

South Dakota

LIMHP,LADC,LPC

Hello and welcome! My name is Kelli Means and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I am a licensed independent mental health practitioner (LIMHP) and licensed alcohol and drug counselor (LADC) in the state of Nebraska and licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of South Dakota. Two years ago I earned certification as a Certified Clinical Trauma Therapist and have maintained this certification with ongoing education in the trauma field. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 2011 and my Masters of Science from Wa...

Katherine Schwenk

South Dakota

CSW-PIP,LCSW

I am a mental health therapist of over 15 years licensed in both South Dakota and New York. I enjoy assisting clients reach their life worth living, who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, impulsivity, attention difficulties, obsession and compulsions, trauma, and phobias. I am client centered and will start where you are at. I am here to help clients reduce emotional and behavioral problems to begin to reach their goals. I have been extensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy which is a helpful and effective treatment fo...

Amanda Wetz

South Dakota

LCSW

I am Amanda Wetz. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have a combined 17 years experience in social work services with 8 years experience providing clinical services. I value being a supporter in day to day stressors and planning. I am experienced in a variety of specific areas of issues as well as other issues such as anxiety, depression, feelings of inadequacy, coping skills, and problem solving skills. I have experience with specific populations. I have provided individual, group, and family therapy services. I have experience with specific trauma and li...