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Grief counselors and therapists in Sioux Falls, SD

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Sioux Falls, SD

Navigate loss with compassionate support in Sioux Falls. Headway connects you with 61 licensed providers trained in grief therapy, bereavement counseling, and Complicated Grief Treatment. Access virtual or in-person sessions covering anticipatory grief, coping with death, and meaning-making—with sessions starting as early as next day.

Alisha Barnash

Alisha Barnash

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“My first objective is to make you feel as comfortable as possible... I like to create a very accepting and laid-back environment.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Melissa Gallup

Melissa Gallup

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I believe in 'practicing what I preach,' meaning if I offer suggestions or advice, it's because I have tried it myself and had meaningful results.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Wendy Bailey

Dr. Wendy Bailey

Psychologist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I appreciate the efficacy of structured interventions involving consideration of one's own thought and behavioral patterns, especially when stressed.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sheeba Fazili

Sheeba Fazili

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and trauma treatments such as EMDR. I will be with you every step of your journey towards healing, strength and recovery.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kellie Branch-Dircks

Kellie Branch-Dircks

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


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.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Lauren Kane

Lauren Kane

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I am empathetic and compassionate and believe that people can change if they have the desire and motivation.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Victoria Scott

Victoria Scott

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“My counseling style is person-centered. I believe in treating everyone with respect and unconditional positive regard.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Daniel Caron

Daniel Caron

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I believe that people are capable of discovering their own solutions and it is my job to help them navigate that process.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Danae Mutchelknaus

Danae Mutchelknaus

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“After 10+ of being a therapist and almost 6 years of being trained in A.R.T., I've had a wide variety of clientele coming from all walks of life but have continued to come back to my favorite type of clients: moms like myself.”
Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Relationship issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jennifer Ruggeri

Jennifer Ruggeri

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy and evidence-based techniques, allowing me to create a safe and nurturing environment for my clients.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Adria Hagg

Adria Hagg

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“My approach is warm, supportive and goal-oriented, using practices such as CBT and mindfulness to help clients better understand themselves, break unhelpful patterns and build healthier ways of coping.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Patricia Reed

Patricia Reed

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • South Dakota


“I work especially well with adults who may appear high-functioning on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or emotionally stuck on the inside.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Carmen Schott

Carmen Schott

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“My goal is to provide a supportive, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can gain insight, develop effective coping skills, and move toward a greater sense of balance, healing, and purpose.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Emily Christensen

Emily Christensen

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I am a down-to-earth therapist and believe that authenticity is extremely important in a therapeutic relationship.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amber Leafstedt

Amber Leafstedt

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“My approach to therapy is warm, relational, and grounded in the belief that healing happens in the context of safety and connection.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Daniel Kremin

Dr. Daniel Kremin

Psychologist

Virtual • South Dakota


“Psychotherapy is NOT a one size fits all approach to improving mental health. Therapy needs to be structured to the nature and needs of the parties involved.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Katherine Schwenk

Katherine Schwenk

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Rapid City, SD


“I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to create goals that are realistic and achievable; starting from where you are at.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Physical health issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Mary Ruhland

Mary Ruhland

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I am a trauma informed therapist who collaborates with you to develop a plan to reach your potential.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Heidi Quinlan

Heidi Quinlan

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“Throughout my 23 years doing therapy, I have learned that each of us has the inner gift of healing if provided a safe, supportive, empowering, respectful environment...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Amy Patrick-Ott

Dr. Amy Patrick-Ott

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“As an experienced Gottman Level 3 trained marriage and family therapist, it is my honor to assist you in exploring your core issues and move toward a healthy, fulfilling life.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Paola Martinez

Paola Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I often hear my clients say they feel heard, safe, understood, and have come to understand their patterns more clearly.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our therapists in Sioux Falls, SD who help people navigate grief and loss

Number of therapists serving Sioux Falls, SD
There are over 58 therapists in Sioux Falls, SD accepting new patients.
58+
Average years in practice
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12 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Grief or loss
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 97%Depression
  • 93%Stress management
  • 91%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 91%Cigna
  • 90%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 45%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • 45%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 3%Spanish
  • 2%German
  • 2%Hindi
  • 2%Igbo
How they see their clients
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  • 91%Online only
  • 9%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 86%Woman
  • 14%Man
License types
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  • 41%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 38%Certified Social Worker in Private or Independent Practice
  • 12%Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 3%Psychologist, Doctor of Psychology
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 29%Family therapy
  • 24%Couples therapy
  • 14%Child or adolescent therapy

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