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Grief counselors and therapists in South Dakota

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in South Dakota

Navigate grief and loss with compassionate support from 59 licensed providers across South Dakota. Headway offers virtual and in-person sessions using evidence-based approaches like Complicated Grief Treatment and CBT to help you cope with bereavement. With insurance coverage available and sessions starting as soon as tomorrow, healing is within reach.

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
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
Bonnie Haack

Bonnie Haack

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I am direct but warm, patient, and empathetic. I have over 20 years of experience in the mental health counseling field working with all ages.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 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
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
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
Lacey Thompson

Lacey Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“Recognizing that there is no universal manual for life, Lacey believes that through supportive collaboration, individuals can develop a personalized blueprint that honors autonomy while strengthening self-awareness and a sense of self.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ja'Lisa Giles

Ja'Lisa Giles

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I'm passionate about working with people of color, and I aim to create a supportive, affirming space where you feel seen and respected.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
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
Kelli Means

Kelli Means

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“My counseling style is welcoming and conversational. I am known for being upfront and honest always and blunt when needed...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 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
Angela Lebrun

Angela Lebrun

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • South Dakota


“My practice is built on the belief that everyone deserves a chance to live a life of balance, purpose, and fulfillment.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Camille Gardner

Camille Gardner

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“My approach to counseling is eclectic, meaning I draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques to best suit your needs.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 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 South Dakota who help people navigate grief and loss

Number of therapists serving South Dakota
There are over 59 therapists in South Dakota accepting new patients.
59+
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
  • 92%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 92%Cigna
  • 90%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 44%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • 44%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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  • 97%Online only
  • 3%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 86%Woman
  • 14%Man
License types
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  • 42%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 37%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
  • 15%Child or adolescent therapy

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