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Top therapists in South Dakota accepting new patients
Explore mental health support across South Dakota with 74 licensed providers on Headway. Experience flexible scheduling, insurance coverage through 70+ plans, and compassionate care designed to meet you where you are.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in painful relationship patterns, carrying the effects of trauma, or facing a life transition that feels hard to manage, therapy can be a place to exhale. I work with adults who want support making sense of what they’re going through and finding practical ways to feel more grounded, understood, and in control. I also support clients navigating family dynamics, including experiences related to autism, adoption, and complex relationships.
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I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor based in South Dakota, and I work exclusively via telehealth — which means I can see clients from anywhere in the state, whether you're in Sioux Falls, a reservation community, or a town with one stoplight. I have a background in school counseling, which means I understand how kids think, how families work, and how what happens at school follows everyone home. I work with people of all ages — from young children to seniors — including military families, new and expecting mothers, adults carrying old trauma, and anyone somewhere in the middle of a hard season. I tend to be warm but direct. I won't waste your time dancing around what's actually going on.
Outside of my work as a therapist, I enjoy spending time outdoors, riding my horses, and being with my family. These activities help me stay grounded and connected to what matters most in life. I value balance, authenticity, and meaningful relationships, and I bring those same values into my work with clients. I strive to create a welcoming, supportive environment where clients feel comfortable being themselves and working toward their goals.
Tired of pretending everything is, ok? All the while, you're in your own private battle with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or grief. Life stress is inevitable. However, lack of support and distress tolerance skills can make managing life's stressors nearly impossible. It's exhausting keeping on that mask. How are you really though?
I have over10 years' experience as a therapist and 15 in social work field. I offer person centered and strength focused care to meet individuals and families in their unique places in life. I happily see patients from 5-100+. I have a special place in my heart and practice for teens, young adults, and parents raising little humans.
Are you struggling with anxiety, relationship, or addiction issues? I specialize in all three of those. With my 20 years of experience I can help you get the change and relief you are looking for. Most of my clients start to feel better within a couple of sessions. Therapy can be short or long term and I will work with you on a plan that works best for you and your needs. Some of my other experience includes, depression, mood disorders, couples/family issues, major life changes, grief, divorce, domestic violence, parenting, trauma, and adjustments to adult children.
Hi! I am Adriane Cox, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Cox Mental Health and Wellness. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, life transitions and chronic pain.
I am a therapist who enjoys getting to know my new clients, learning what makes them unique, what is important to them and more. I want you to get something out of therapy that will benefit you for a lifetime, not just a vent session (although I'm up for that too if it's really what you need). I have worked with people of all ages and backgrounds and genuinely enjoy my time with my clients.
If you've been told your anxiety, exhaustion, or emotional shifts are "just stress" or "just aging" — and something in you knows it's more than that — you're in the right place. I'm Kristal, a licensed therapist with over 15 years of experience supporting people through life's most challenging transitions. That career — rooted in crisis intervention, child welfare, and working alongside people experiencing homelessness — built in me a deep capacity to sit with complexity, pain, and change without flinching. That foundation now drives my specialized work with women navigating perimenopause and menopause. I bring both clinical expertise and lived experience to this work. I've walked this road myself — which means when you show up, you will be genuinely seen and heard, perhaps in a way you haven't been in a long time.
Check me out on the Grit to Growth Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTvAK4pRlkM
With over 25 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating grief and loss, life transitions, chronic illness, trauma (including first responders), aging-related concerns, and members of the agricultural and farming communities.
I provide telehealth services across multiple states, I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and growth.
About our therapists serving South Dakota
- 99%Anxiety
- 93%Depression
- 89%Stress management
- 88%Trauma
- 84%Relationship issues
- 97%Aetna
- 91%Cigna
- 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 41%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
- 39%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
- 100%English
- 3%German
- 3%Spanish
- 1%Hindi
- 1%Kashmiri
- 95%Online only
- 5%In-person or online
- 84%Woman
- 16%Man
- 41%Certified Social Worker in Private or Independent Practice
- 38%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 11%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 8%Certified Nurse Practitioner
- 3%Psychologist, Doctor of Psychology
- 100%Individual therapy
- 34%Family therapy
- 24%Couples therapy
- 9%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Mental Health Therapist in South Dakota
Searching for therapists in South Dakota starts with finding care that fits your needs and location. Available therapists and specialties can vary between urban and rural parts of the state, so it helps to look for someone whose training matches what you want support with, such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or relationship challenges. Reading each therapist’s bio can show you their areas of focus, therapy style, and experience with approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, or trauma-informed care.
Your search may look different in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, or a smaller community nearby. Some people prefer an in-person appointment close to home or work, while others choose virtual sessions for more scheduling flexibility. As you compare therapists, look at appointment times, whether they offer free phone consultations, and how they describe their session structure. A profile can also help you understand how a therapist communicates and what you might expect before booking.
The cost of mental health care in South Dakota varies, and using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway makes it easier to search for therapists who take your insurance, see estimated out-of-pocket costs before you book, and choose from therapists accepting new patients. Nationally, Headway works with over 100 insurance plans, so you can review bios, compare fit, and book directly when you’re ready.
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