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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in South Dakota

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in South Dakota

Find compassionate trauma specialists across South Dakota through Headway's network of 78 providers offering EMDR, trauma processing, and emotion regulation support. Many accept insurance with copays starting as low as $0, helping you access healing without financial barriers.

Dr. Laura McKee

Dr. Laura McKee

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“My style is collaborative, compassionate, and focused entirely on your unique goals rather than any one size fits all plan.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Emmanuel Nwala

Emmanuel Nwala

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I have a passion for helping people reach their self-actualization, whatever that may be for each person.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Oksana Johnson

Oksana Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I provide a compassionate, welcoming space where children, adolescents, adults, and families can feel heard, understood, and supported.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jessica Shaffer

Jessica Shaffer

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“Clients can expect to feel heard, respected, and supported in a space where their experiences and strengths are valued.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Carla Starr

Carla Starr

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I believe that each person has their own journey in healing, and as your therapist I am here to provide empathetic support and guidance.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Roselyn Onyibe

Roselyn Onyibe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • South Dakota


“My approach emphasizes effective listening, therapeutic communication, support, and client education.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 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.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Rhonda Davies

Rhonda Davies

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“My approach is warm, supportive, and solution-focused, and I believe therapy works best when clients feel heard, respected, and comfortable being themselves.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Suzanne McEndree

Suzanne McEndree

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I have seen many clients who initially felt pretty hopeless recover from PTSD and make amazing changes in their lives.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Marquita Gauthier

Marquita Gauthier

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“My style is supportive, collaborative, and down-to-earth, creating a space where you can feel heard, respected, and empowered to make meaningful change.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 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.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
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.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Participatory

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.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Shaira Shah

Shaira Shah

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“My professional goal is to assist the patient in making personal progress in changing their lives in a positive manner.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Karen J Kirby

Karen J Kirby

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“With over 16 years of experience, my practice specializes in addressing Anxiety, Stress Management, Depression, Relationship dynamics, Family Conflict, Substance Use Disorders...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Allison Fosheim

Allison Fosheim

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I most enjoy working with adults who struggle with emotional and behavioral control, the highly sensitive people of the world.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 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.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Larry Porter

Dr. Larry Porter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sioux Falls, SD


“I bring warmth, compassion, and a collaborative approach to help clients feel safe exploring emotions and relationships.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 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.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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.”
PTSD, Trauma, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 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.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 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.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
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.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
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.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
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.”
Trauma, 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.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 13 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.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
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.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Bethany Walker

Dr. Bethany Walker

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“My goal is to help you and/or your child build tools to handle whatever comes your way, and leave each session feeling more hopeful and confident.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Cassandra Leow

Cassandra Leow

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Rapid City, SD


“I am passionate about helping couples and I am always looking for trainings to increase my knowledge and skills to work with couples.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Evelyn Bragg

Evelyn Bragg

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • South Dakota


  • Advocacy for Patients
  • Holistic care
  • Shared decision-making
PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Jennifer Pipitone

Dr. Jennifer Pipitone

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • South Dakota


“I believe in putting humanity back into healthcare... they need warmth, compassion, and care that truly prioritizes their well-being.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 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.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD in South Dakota

Number of therapists serving South Dakota
There are over 76 therapists in South Dakota accepting new patients.
76+
Average years in practice
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11 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 99%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 89%Trauma
  • 87%Stress management
  • 86%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 97%Aetna
  • 93%Cigna
  • 92%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 46%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
  • 43%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 4%Spanish
  • 3%German
  • 1%Hindi
  • 1%Igbo
How they see their clients
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  • 87%Online only
  • 13%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 84%Woman
  • 16%Man
License types
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  • 38%Certified Social Worker in Private or Independent Practice
  • 38%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 14%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
  • 22%Couples therapy
  • 13%Child or adolescent therapy

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