My most significant job that I have held was at Children’s Home Society, working with children with attachment trauma.  These children for one reason or another, had the attachment process with their primary caregiver interrupted, which then caused considerable problems with their growth, behavior, and learning.   What was needed was to go back and redo those attachment processes with…

Much ado has been made about TF-cBT.  There has been good reason for that as this type of therapy has been one of the most researched ones out there.  The premise of Cognitive Behavioral therapy is changing your thoughts and cognitions and therefore changing your behavior.  If you can change your thought processes and your self-talk, a lot of your…

EMDR Therapy is a type of therapy offered to process traumatic memories. I have been certified to provide this therapy since April 2016.   I am one of the few providers in South Dakota who have extensive training and experience in providing this therapy to young children. You will find providers in Sioux Falls that utilize EMDR with teens and older,…

If the thing you are here for is part of a larger system of issues, I usually prefer to do therapy some of the time with that system. That system might be with one or several family members.  If family members are in the session with the person, it is called Family Therapy.   Family Therapy is scheduled by appointment only. …

Individual Therapy is the type of service when one person comes and meets with me by themselves.  Sometimes this can be really anxiety-provoking for people so if a support person is needed, please feel free to bring them along.  A support person can help you feel more relaxed and comfortable.   Due to HIPAA laws, there will be a form for you…