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Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Sioux Falls
With over 25 years of experience in mental health counseling, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals navigate life's challenges through personalized, compassionate care. My practice is built on the belief that every person possesses the innate ability to find solutions to their struggles, and my role is to provide a safe, supportive environment to facilitate this process. Trained in EMDR therapy, I specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions while prioritizing client confidentiality and emotional well-being.My approach emphasizes building self-awareness, developing coping strategies, and improving interpersonal relationships to enhance overall quality of life. I am committed to maintaining the highest professional standards through continuous education and adherence to ethical guidelines in mental health practice.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Counseling
Trauma Recovery
PTSD Support
Life Transitions Coaching
Grief Counseling
Highlights and features
- Over 25 years of specialized mental health counseling experience
- Trained in EMDR therapy for trauma treatment
- Accepts major insurance providers including Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Flexible payment options with cash, check, and credit card
- Focus on client-centered, confidential therapeutic relationships
Services
Individual Therapy
Tailored one-on-one therapy sessions address anxiety, depression, and life challenges. Using evidence-based techniques, clients develop coping strategies and self-awareness to improve emotional well-being through structured, confidential sessions focused on personal growth and healing.
EMDR Therapy
Specialized Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy helps process traumatic memories. This structured approach reduces distress from past experiences, particularly effective for PTSD symptoms and trauma-related anxiety through guided bilateral stimulation techniques.
Couples Therapy
Guided sessions improve communication and resolve conflicts between partners. Focused on strengthening relationships through mutual understanding, boundary setting, and developing healthier interaction patterns to enhance relationship satisfaction and stability.
Anxiety Treatment
Comprehensive approach to managing anxiety disorders using cognitive-behavioral techniques. Addresses panic attacks, generalized anxiety, and stress-related conditions through skill-building exercises and personalized coping strategies to restore daily functioning.
Life Transitions Coaching
Specialized guidance through major life changes like divorce, career shifts, or parenthood. Focuses on developing resilience and adaptive strategies to navigate transitions with confidence while maintaining emotional stability and personal growth.
People
Deb Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor
Master's degree in Counseling from University of SD (1988). Specializes in trauma, anxiety, and life transitions with over 25 years of clinical experience. Trained in EMDR therapy and committed to client-centered care.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, and family therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, life transitions, and relationship issues using evidence-based approaches including EMDR therapy.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, DakotaCare, Avera Health Plans, Sanford Medicaid, Cigna Health Partners, UMR, and out-of-network insurance plans.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
Our primary approach combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with EMDR therapy, tailored to individual needs while emphasizing client self-discovery and coping skill development.
What if I need emergency help?
For mental health emergencies, please call 911 immediately. Our office does not provide crisis intervention services outside scheduled appointments.
