Self Esteem Therapists in South Dakota

I take a wholeness approach to wellness and help empower clients to use their strengths and abilities to achieve their goals and lead the lives they desire. Some of my areas of expertise include working with issues related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, relationships, women’s health, stress management, trauma, grief, postpartum depression/anxiety and more.

Are you looking for a Registered Play Therapist? One of my greatest passions in life is to help children reach their full potential. As a Registered Play Therapist, I offer individual, sibling and family therapy services. I have worked with women, teens and children impacted by physical abuse, domestic violence, sexual abuse and secondary victimization. In addition, I have experience with a variety of child related difficulties including anxiety, depression, behavioral difficulties, family disruptions, foster care involvement, adjustment difficulties, self esteem difficulties and cognitive delays. Please let me know how I can best support your child, yourself or your family.

Become your best self: authentic, whole, empowered, and living a fulfilling life. I specialize in uncovering the roots of what's getting in the way. And something is. It always is. You are doing the best you can with what you have to work with. You can heal those wounds, release ineffective patterns of living, and develop a relationship with yourself that is better than it could ever be. Become unstuck and free. Live like you are meant to. Healing=hopeful+ empowered+active living.

I am dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and their families navigate life's challenges. As a registered play therapist, I enjoy utilizing the power of play in order to best meet the needs of a child. In addition to play therapy, I take a client centered approach to collaboratively explore methods which fit each individual's journey and abilities. I help children, adolescents, and their families discover strengths, build meaningful connections, and find success.

I am a therapist at Luverne Counseling in Luverne, MN. Prior to joining this practice I was at The Compass Center in Sioux Falls where I worked exclusively with clients who were survivors of family violence and sexual assault. In addition to working with trauma survivors, I have experience and interest in working with clients who struggle with parenting issues, healthy relationships, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I am passionate about empowering clients to rediscover their worth, set healthy boundaries, and move beyond thoughts and behaviors that are no longer serving them.

Evening and Saturday, online or in-person appointments are offered. My hope is to provide a sense of connection in a world where we have become disconnected from each other. I possess a genuine and strong passion for walking with others on their journey towards good mental health and meaningful, happy lives. I have two decades of experience assisting others overcome their challenges and empowering individuals to achieve their goals. I believe in providing a safe, non-judgmental environment in which to explore areas for growth.

Beginning therapy can feel overwhelming and uncomfortable. As a therapist, I strive to provide an open, nonjudgmental, and welcoming space for you to explore and grow as an individual. I work collaboratively with adults of all ages and in all stages of life to help foster insight and growth in the present while giving voice and validation to the past.

Life can be very beautiful, but it can also come with some trials and tribulations. I believe in treating everyone with compassion while emphasizing individual strengths. I prioritize building the therapeutic alliance, and tailoring therapy to meet your specific need.

I began my career in residential treatment working with adolescents and adults suffering with a combination of addiction and mental health disorders. I work from an Adlerian perspective with a systems integration. I also often incorporate DBT skills in sessions. I enjoy working with adults and adolescents and work with clients with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm behaviors, relationship issues, addiction, codependence, low self-esteem, and those struggling with life transitions.

Are you feeling overwhelmed or experiencing struggles adjusting to life’s difficulties? If so, therapy is a safe space to work through some of those tough emotions. Together we can explore emotions, thoughts, foster insight and growth, and create balance. My counseling services are non-judgmental and structured around meeting client goals. I value collaboration, and want to work together to achieve your goals.

I provide a nonjudgmental, healing relationship with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, as well as those who have been abused as a child or adult. I help clients process repeating negative memories and self-judgment to achieve a positive sense of self, self-esteem, and confidence. By accepting who we are and what has happened to us, we can learn to be assertive for self and in relationships.

I help clients recognize their strengths, regain confidence, find their voice again, create competency and reconstruct their inner map of the world. Trauma, (PTSD), Depression and Anxiety are tied together. They affect an individual's moods, thoughts, ability to change, pattern of thinking, coping mechanisms, fears, safety, calm, self-esteem, and confidence. I help my clients, "help themselves," by using a blend of modalities, healthy models, and professional experience, to untangle and compartmentalize their issues. My clients have an opportunity to learn proven, healthy coping mechanisms and healthy behaviors to self-regulate,

No matter what our age or stage of life, there is a lot of pressure to be more, do more, to feel a certain way, or to do things “right” the first time. I approach counseling as a team effort; working with my clients to get to know them and collaborating with them to build paths forward to feeling better in their own time. I seek to know my clients’ strengths and joys as well as their challenges, and to approach the therapy process as a journey of growth that we go on, not a destination to reach. My clients include: college students, middle and later adulthood, teens, adolescents age 11+ , and couples.

I have worked with individuals and couples who are seeking support and guidance to overcome challenges in their day to day life. They may be experiencing a range of symptoms such as constant worry, low mood, lack of motivation, difficulty communicating, or challenges concentrating. Recognizing the importance of their mental health, client is motivated and committed to actively engaging in therapy to improve their overall well-being. Their needs include a safe and non-judgmental environment where they can openly discuss their thoughts and feelings. They seek validation and understanding, as well as practical techniques.

Seeking support for yourself or a child can feel challenging. My hope is to assist you in navigating this process. When working with clients, I draw from a client-centered approach and utilize skills and techniques that best fit each client and their needs. I believe each client is the expert of their life and I strive to provide a supportive and accepting space we can explore change.

If you are looking for a Friendly, Personable, Accepting, Experienced & Skilled Counselor, look no further. For over 30 years, I have provided a cozy environment in which I've helped children, teens & adults successfully navigate & work through difficult life circumstances, emotional & behavioral problems, communication & relational conflicts, & social & self-esteem/self-confidence issues. Even years after my clients have completed counseling, when I see them in the community, they stop me & tell me how much they enjoyed, learned & benefited from our time together.

Have you ever felt so lost you don’t know which way is up? Like no matter how much you speak, no one really understands? Like it’s easier to just not say anything at all than to deal with the disappointment? My name is Erica and I am here to tell you this, I get it. Life can be hard sometimes. Seemingly impossible. I’m also here to tell you, you don’t have to go through it alone. I will meet you where you are at and walk along side you at a pace that you set and are comfortable with. My goal is to provide you with the tools and support you need to reach your goals and build the life you deserve! Because I promise you are worth it!

My approach to counseling combines a real, straightforward style with sensitivity and intuition, balanced with practicality and tangibility. I am dedicated to equipping you with effective tools and practices that you will that leads to tangible change, healing, and growth in your life. Navigating the pain of the loss of a loved one, breakups/divorce, marital conflict, struggling in parenting, and trauma. Addressing relationship issues, self-esteem, self-doubt, and confusion with guidance, encouragement, and clarity. This journey is not temporary but is a pathway to lasting change, profound healing, and personal growth.

I am passionate about helping anxious people find their chill! The majority of my work focuses on treating patients with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self-esteem and body image issues, and life stressors.