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Family therapy and counseling in South Dakota

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Top family therapists in South Dakota

Family relationships require understanding and support. Headway connects South Dakota families with experienced providers trained in evidence-based approaches to enhance communication and resolve challenges. Sessions are available within two weeks, with most clients saving 75% through insurance.

Christina Johnson-Gunn

Christina Johnson-Gunn

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I also support clients navigating family dynamics, including experiences related to autism, adoption, and complex relationships. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in painful relationship patterns,...”
“I also support clients navigating family dynamics, including experiences related to autism, adoption, and complex relationships. 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.”

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Stephen Willmer

Stephen Willmer

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I also have experience helping clients with depression, mood disorders, couples and family concerns, major life transitions, grief, divorce, domestic violence, parenting, trauma, and changing relationships...”
“I also have experience helping clients with depression, mood disorders, couples and family concerns, major life transitions, grief, divorce, domestic violence, parenting, trauma, and changing relationships... I will listen without judgment, offer steady support, and be honest and direct when doing so can help you move forward.”

Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Challenging, Direct, Empowering

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Emmanuel Nwala

Emmanuel Nwala

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“...education level in the use of different counseling techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Structural Family Therapy...”
“...education level in the use of different counseling techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Structural Family Therapy... I have a passion for helping people reach their self-actualization, whatever that may be for each person.”

Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Sanford Health Plan,

Heidi Quinlan

Heidi Quinlan

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I partner with clients and families to work through anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, family discord, co-parenting, emotion regulation skills, parenting skills, and relationship stress.”
“I partner with clients and families to work through anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, family discord, co-parenting, emotion regulation skills, parenting skills, and relationship stress. 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...”

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Sanford Health Plan,

Kelsey Kruse

Kelsey Kruse

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I am a seasoned trauma therapist who has been serving the Sioux Falls, South Dakota community and surrounding area for over 10 years...”

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Sanford Health Plan,

Janet Nelson

Janet Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I am a California, Connecticut, and South Dakota licensed therapist who is trained in EMDR and specializes in treating trauma.”

Family issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions,

Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Sanford Health Plan,

Joanne Hairy Shirt

Joanne Hairy Shirt

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“Being available to listen to your unique story is important. When moving forward with our work together we become partners in a therapeutic journey.”

Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Panic disorders,

Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Sanford Health Plan,

Jennifer Stratton

Jennifer Stratton

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I have worked in the mental health field for 20 years, working with all ages and stages of development.”

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Open-minded, Participatory, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Aetna Medicare Advantage,

Maggie Sandquist

Maggie Sandquist

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I utilize an open, non-judgmental approach to treatment and believe everyone has the ability to make a difference in their lives!”

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Sanford Health Plan,

Jessica Grueneich

Jessica Grueneich

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


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.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions,

Energetic, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Sanford Health Plan,

Frank Coleman

Frank Coleman

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“Our sessions are focused on real progress. We work through what's most stuck and I give you concrete tools to carry into your daily life...”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Affirming, Empowering, Energetic

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Wendy Beaster

Wendy Beaster

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“My goal is to create a space where you feel heard without judgment and can make real progress, not just talk in circles.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

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.”

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Empowering, Participatory

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Carrie Holden

Carrie Holden

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I believe in a collaborative and compassionate approach to counseling. I do not see myself as any better than you; rather, we are partners in your journey.”

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility,

Challenging, Open-minded, Participatory

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

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.”

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts,

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.”

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Sanford Health Plan,

Kristal Steeves

Kristal Steeves

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


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

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Sanford Health Plan,

Darcy Wiebrand

Darcy Wiebrand

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I love helping clients learn the skills that will allow them to be resilient no matter what life throws at them.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression,

Affirming, Direct, Humorous

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Sanford Health Plan,

Kimberly Cournoyer-Baum

Kimberly Cournoyer-Baum

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

629 South Minnesota Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD

“I will want to know what quality of life you would like to wake up to tomorrow and what changes you feel you believe you can be flexible with in your life.”

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Dr. Larry Porter

Dr. Larry Porter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

6820 West 26th Street, Sioux Falls, SD

“I bring warmth, compassion, and a collaborative approach to help clients feel safe exploring emotions and relationships.”

Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss,

Direct, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Sanford Health Plan,

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.”

Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Sanford Health Plan,

Danielle Finn

Danielle Finn

Therapist

Virtual • Rapid City, SD


“I believe in meeting clients where they are at so each client's journey is different and molded to their individual needs.”

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Cigna, Sanford Health Plan,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jack May

Jack May

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I use CBT, mindfulness, and Emotionally Focused Therapy to guide sessions that are structured, compassionate, and tailored to your goals.”

Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions,

Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Matthew Johnson

Matthew Johnson

Therapist

In-person

3812 East Iron Bridge Place, Sioux Falls, SD

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety,

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our family therapists in South Dakota

Number of therapists serving South Dakota
There are over 23 therapists in South Dakota accepting new patients.
23+
Average years in practice
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14 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%Trauma
  • 96%Depression
  • 91%Stress management
  • 83%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 91%Aetna
  • 91%Cigna
  • 91%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 61%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
  • 57%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 4%Igbo
How they see their clients
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  • 91%Online only
  • 9%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 74%Woman
  • 26%Man
License types
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  • 43%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 35%Certified Social Worker in Private or Independent Practice
  • 17%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 4%Psychologist, Doctor of Psychology
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Family therapy
  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 30%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 26%Couples therapy

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